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1. “It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1997/594) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1124 (1997). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.30 pm.”

   1997-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3807 (1997) · source

2. “The 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 concerning the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, documents S/ 1997/558 and S/l997/558/Add.l. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1997/594, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/ 1997/590, which contains the text of a letter dated 28 July 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting the text of a letter of the same date from the President of Georgia addressed to the Secretary-General.”

   1997-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3807 (1997) · source

3. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Georgia and Germany, in which they request 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 those representatives 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, Mr. Chkheidze (Georgia) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Eitel (Germany) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   1997-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3807 (1997) · source

4. “There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.40 pm.”

   1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

5. “In order for us to succeed in our efforts, it is essential that the combined capacity of the United Nations system be utilized. Sweden therefore welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to present further recommendations on the modalities for future international assistance to Haiti. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The President: I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1997/589. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States of America The President: The results of the voting is as follows. There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1123 (1997).”

   1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

6. “The United Nations involvement in Haiti provides constructive examples of the multitude of essential functions performed by United Nations civilian police, and of their important role in contributing to the building of confidence and a secure and stable environment. However, security does not only entail maintaining law and order. It also requires a fair legal system, efficient democratic institutions, popular participation and the promotion of sustainable economic development as preconditions for social stability. It should be stressed that the main responsibility for Haiti's development lies with the Haitians themselves. The international community can only support the country in its endeavours to consolidate a democratic society and achieve development for all.”

   1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

7. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Sweden. Sweden welcomes the decision to be taken today to establish a transitional United Nations Mission of civilian police, supported by a small military element, to assist the Haitian Government in the professionalization of its National Police. The Haitian Government has made important efforts to reinforce the rule of law and improve the situation of human rights in the country. At the same time, we share the assessment that international support will still be needed for some time, in order for the Haitian National Police to be able to fulfil its role in the consolidation of justice and democracy.”

   1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

8. “I thank the representative of Venezuela for his kind words addressed to me. 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 put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

   1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

9. “I thank the representative of Argentina for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Venezuela. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

10. “I thank the representative of Canada for his kind words addressed to me, which touched me deeply. The next speaker is the representative of Argentina. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

11. “I thank the representative of Haiti for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Canada. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

12. “Members of the Council also have before them document S/l997/589, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, the Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, the United States of America and Venezuela. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/ 1997/568, which contains the text of a letter dated 20 July 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Haiti to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. The first speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Haiti, to whom I now give the floor.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

13. “Moore (Bahamas), Ms. Russell (Barbados), Mr. Fowler (Canada), Mr. Valencia Rodriguez (Ecuador), Mr. Martini Herrera (Guatemala), Mrs. Cornette (Guyana), Miss Durrant (Jamaica), Mr. Paguaga Fernandez (Nicaragua), Mr. Mungra (Suriname), Mrs. Gittens-Joseph (Trinidad and Tobago) and Mr. De Rojas (Venezuela) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: The Security Council will now resume 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 the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti, documents S/ 1997/564 and addendum 1.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

14. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela, in which they request 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 those representatives 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, Mr. Lelong (Haiti) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Lewis (Antigua and Barbuda), Mr. Petrella (Argentina), Mr.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

15. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.30 pm.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3805 (1997) · source

16. “The Council expresses the hope that the successful holding of elections will encourage refugees to exercise their right of return and calls upon the new Government to fulfil its obligations under international law regarding returning refugees. "The Security Council notes that the successful holding of elections represents a critical step towards economic development. The Council urges the international community to continue to provide support and assistance to Liberia through this period of reconstruction. "The Security Council further notes that the successful conclusion of the electoral process marks the fulfilment of a key element of the UNOMIL mandate. "The Security Council will remain seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/41.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3805 (1997) · source

17. “"The Security Council congratulates the people of Liberia on the courage and determination they have shown in proceeding with the elections under difficult circumstances. The Council commends all international personnel, especially those of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) and the Military Observer Group (ECOMOG) of ECOWAS, who contributed to the successful holding of elections. "The Security Council welcomes the goodwill and cooperation demonstrated by the parties in the electoral process, which provide a strong foundation for the people of Liberia to achieve a durable peace, the re-establishment of constitutional government and a return to the rule of law.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3805 (1997) · source

18. “The Council notes with satisfaction the letter from the Secretary-General to the President of the Security Council (8/1997/581) and the declaration in the Joint Certification Statement by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) that the electoral process was free, fair, and credible, and that the outcome of the elections reflects the will of the Liberian voters. "The Security Council calls upon all parties to abide by the results of the elections and to cooperate in the formation of a new government. The Council also calls upon the new government to protect the democratic system and to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms under the rule of law.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3805 (1997) · source

19. “Members of the Council have before them the letter dated 24 July 1997 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/ 1997/581. 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 welcomes the successful holding of presidential and legislative elections in Liberia on 19 July 1997.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3805 (1997) · source

20. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Liberia, in which he 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, Mr. Bull (Liberia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3805 (1997) · source

21. “"The Security Council takes this opportunity to express its appreciation for the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General and his staff in this regard. The Council notes with deep concern the high level of casualties which UNIFIL has suffered and pays a special tribute to all those who gave their life while serving in UNIFIL. It commends UNIFIL's troops and troop-contributing countries for their sacrifices The Security Council has thus concluded the present and commitment to the cause of international peace stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. and security under difficult circumstances." The meeting rose at 12 noon. This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/40.”

    1997-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3804 (1997) · source

22. “"As the Security Council extends the mandate of UNIFIL for a further interim period on the basis of resolution 425 (1978), the Council again stresses the urgent need for the implementation of that resolution in all its aspects. It reiterates its full support for the Taif Agreement and for the continued efforts of the Lebanese Government to consolidate peace, national unity and security in the country, while successfully carrying out the reconstruction process. The Council commends the Lebanese Government for its successful effort to extend its authority in the south of the country in full coordination with UNIFIL. "The Security Council expresses its concern over the continuing Violence in southern Lebanon, regrets the loss of civilian life, and urges all parties to exercise restraint.”

    1997-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3804 (1997) · source

23. “"The Security Council has noted with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) of 16 July 1997 (S/1997/550 and Corr.l) submitted in conformity with resolution 1095 (1997) of 28 January 1997. "The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to the full sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries. In this context, the Council asserts that all States shall refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations.”

    1997-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3804 (1997) · source

24. “It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1997/575) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by ShOW of hands. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1122 (1997). Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council.”

    1997-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3804 (1997) · source

25. “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 United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, documents S/1996/550 and S/1997/550/Corr.1. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1997/575, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1997/534, which contains the text of a letter dated 10 July 1997 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”

    1997-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3804 (1997) · source

26. “These steps should include demilitarization of all its forces, transformation of its radio station Vorgan into a non-partisan broadcasting facility and full cooperation in the process of the normalization of state administration throughout Angola. The Council requests the Secretary-General to keep it fully informed on the implementation of those tasks and to assess their fulfilment by UNITA in his report which is to be submitted by 15 August 1997 in accordance with resolution 1118 (1997). "The Security Council will continue to monitor closely the situation in Angola and will remain seized of the matter." This statement will he issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/l997/39. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1997-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3803 (1997) · source

27. “"The Security Council reiterates its belief that the long-awaited meeting within the territory of Angola between the President of Angola and the leader of UNITA could greatly contribute to the reduction of tension and to the process of national reconciliation. "The Security Council notes with concern reports from MONUA that unauthorized aircraft have landed in territory under UNITA control. In this context, the Council calls upon all States to comply fully with paragraph 19 of resolution 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993. "The Security Council reaffirms its readiness to consider the imposition of measures, inter alia, those specifically mentioned in paragraph 26 of resolution 864 (1993), unless UNIT A takes irreversible and concrete steps immediately to fulfil its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol.”

    1997-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3803 (1997) · source

28. “"The Security Council notes with concern that the increasing tension in the northern part of the country is rapidly spreading to the central and southern provinces, with very dangerous implications for the implementation of the remaining tasks of the peace process, including those referred to in Security Council resolution 1118 (1997). The Council calls upon both parties to refrain from any use of force, in accordance with their commitments under the Lusaka Protocol. "The Security Council also calls upon both parties to continue to work closely with the Joint Commission, and in particular UNITA, to cooperate fully with MONUA and to ensure the freedom of movement and the safety of its personnel, as well as of international humanitarian organizations.”

    1997-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3803 (1997) · source

29. “"The Security Council condemns the mistreatment of the personnel of the United Nations and international humanitarian organizations in areas under UNITA control, as well as the harassment of United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) personnel in the exercise of their functions. Those actions by UNITA are unacceptable and contrary to its commitments under the Lusaka Protocol and to Security Council resolutions. In this regard, the Council fully supports the joint statement by MONUA and the representatives of the three Observer States issued on 14 July 1997.”

    1997-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3803 (1997) · source

30. “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 expresses its deep concern at recent destabilizing actions in Angola, in particular the failure of the Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) to comply with resolution 1118 (1997) of 30 June 1997 and its continued efforts to restore its military capabilities. The Council considers the information submitted by UNITA to the Joint Commission on 21 July 1997 with regard to the strength of its armed forces, the extension of state administration and the activities of Vorgan radio station to be neither complete nor credible.”

    1997-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3803 (1997) · source

31. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Angola, in which he 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, Mr. Do Nascimento (Angola) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”

    1997-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3803 (1997) · source

32. “The President: The Security Council has thus concluded its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 3.40 pm.”

    1997-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3802 (1997) · source

33. “This service required a sacrifice of all personal interests, but likewise the courage to stand up unflinchingly for your convictions: "His life and death are perhaps a fitting symbol of what we honour today: commitment, service and sacrifice." In accordance with the understanding reached in prior consultations among members of the Council, it is my understanding that the Council is ready to adopt the draft resolution (S/1997/569) before it without a vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. The draft resolution has been adopted without a vote as resolution 1121 (1997). I now invite all present to stand and observe a minute of silence in memory of all those who have lost their life while serving in peacekeeping operations under the auspices of the United Nations. The members of the Council observed a minute of silence.”

    1997-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3802 (1997) · source

34. “The Security Council must continue to ensure the proper discharge of its mandates and take every possible measure to enhance the safety and security of all those serving the United Nations in conflict situations. This we owe those men and women who are prepared to risk their lives for peace. "Dag Hammarskjold once wrote that 'no life was more satisfactory than one of selfless service to your country - or humanity.”

    1997-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3802 (1997) · source

35. “"Today, the Council is establishing the Dag Hammarskjold Medal in recognition and commemoration of those who have lost their life as a result of service in peacekeeping operations under the operational control and authority of the United Nations. The Medal is named after Dag Hammarskjold, the second Secretary-General of this Organization, who greatly contributed to the development of the concept of peacekeeping operations, whose own commitment to the cause of peacekeeping was unwavering, and who lost his life while on mission to one of the many countries in which the United Nations has tried to build peace. "As we honour those who have died in United Nations peacekeeping operations, we must never forget our own responsibility as members of the Security Council towards those participating in the operations whose mandates we establish.”

    1997-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3802 (1997) · source

36. “I shall now make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "For nearly half a century, the lives, security and future of countless individuals across the globe have depended on United Nations peacekeeping efforts and on the peacekeepers participating in them. "Today, we express our gratitude to all those who have served the United Nations in the cause of peace. Over 750,000 men and women have served in United Nations peacekeeping operations. More than 1,500 have lost their life; many more have been wounded. This solemn meeting of the Security Council is held in tribute to their service and sacrifice.”

    1997-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3802 (1997) · source

37. “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. This meeting of the Security Council is a solemn occasion in recognition of the sacrifice of all those men and women who have lost their life in the service of United Nations peacekeeping operations. Members of the Council have before them document S/ 1997/569, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I welcome the Secretary-General and give him the floor.”

    1997-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3802 (1997) · source

38. “"The Security Council welcomes and supports all efforts to promote dialogue among the parties, including those undertaken by the countries of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and other Signatory States of the Paris Agreements on Cambodia. "The Security Council will remain seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/l997/37. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 9.35 p.m.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3799 (1997) · source

39. “It urges them to resolve their differences through peaceful means and political dialogue and in accordance with the spirit of national reconciliation. "The Security Council calls upon the parties again to ensure the effective and smooth operation of constitutional institutions. "The Security Council condemns all acts of violence and calls on all parties to ensure the safety and security of persons, and to respect the principles and rules of humanitarian law. "The Security Council reminds the Cambodian Government of its public undertaking that free and fair legislative elections would be held in May 1998. It stresses the importance of this electoral process.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3799 (1997) · source

40. “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. 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 is gravely concerned at recent developments in Cambodia, including violence, which have the effect of jeopardizing continued progress of the Cambodian peace process, and calls for an immediate end to the fighting. "The Security Council reaffirms the need to respect the principles of national unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Cambodia. "The Security Council calls upon all parties to respect fully their commitments under the Paris Agreements on Cambodia.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3799 (1997) · source

41. “"The Security Council will remain actively seized of this matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/36. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.05 p.m.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3798 (1997) · source

42. “"The Security Council welcomes the mediation efforts initiated by ECOWAS and expresses its full support for the objectives of these efforts as set out in the final communique (S/ 1997/499), issued at the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of ECOWAS, held in Conakry, Guinea, on 26 June 1997. "The Security Council calls upon those who have seized power to cooperate fully with these efforts so that the constitutional order in Sierra Leone will be restored immediately. "The Security Council will continue to follow closely the progress of efforts aimed at the peaceful resolution of the crisis and stands ready to consider appropriate measures if constitutional order in Sierra Leone is not restored without delay.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3798 (1997) · source

43. “"The Security Council strongly supports the decision of the Thirty-third Summit of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) held in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 2 to 4 June 1997 which appealed to the ECOWAS leaders and the international community to help the people of Sierra Leone to restore the constitutional order in that country and which underlined the imperative need to implement the Abidjan Agreement which continues to serve as a viable framework for peace, stability and reconciliation in Sierra Leone. "The Security Council welcomes the participation of the Foreign Ministers of ECOWAS members of the Committee of Four in its 3797th meeting of 11 July 1997.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3798 (1997) · source

44. “It reiterates its view that the attempt to overthrow the democratically elected Government of President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah is unacceptable and calls again for the immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order in the country. "The Security Council is concerned about the grave crisis in Sierra Leone which endangers the peace, security and stability of the whole region and, in particular, about its possible negative impact on the ongoing peace process in neighbouring Liberia.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3798 (1997) · source

45. “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 recalls the statement of its President of 27 May 1997 (S/PRST/l997/29) following the military coup d 'e'tat in Sierra Leone on 25 May 1997. It remains deeply concerned about the continuing crisis in Sierra Leone and its negative humanitarian consequences on the civilian population including refugees and internally displaced persons and in particular, the atrocities committed against Sierra Leone's citizens, foreign nationals and personnel of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3798 (1997) · source

46. “In accordance with the decisions taken at the 3797th meeting, I invite the Minister for Foreign affairs of Nigeria and the representative of Sierra Leone to take seats at the Council table; I invite the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Cote d'Ivoire and Guinea, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ghana and the representative of Zimbabwe to take the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. At the invitation of the President, Chief Ikimi (Nigeria) and Mr. Jonah (Sierra Leone) took seats at the Council table; Mr. Essy (Cote d 'Ivoire), Mr. Camara (Guinea), Mr. Gbeho (Ghana) and Mr. Mapuranga (Zimbabwe) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: The Security Council will now continue its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3798 (1997) · source

47. “That support, we hope, should be a clear and unequivocal message to the regime in Sierra Leone that it should comply with the demands of the international community and return power to the legitimate Government of President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah. The President: I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Zimbabwe. I invite his to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3797 (1997) · source

48. “In this regard, he also directed the Committee to brief the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Security Council on the situation in Sierra Leone in order to obtain support and encouragement. Yesterday we had a very fruitful meeting with the members of the Council under the Arria formula, and I believe our ECOWAS perspectives on the gravity of the situation and the need for prompt and concerted action by the international community in support of ECOWAS efforts were amply emphasized. Need I mention here that the people of Sierra Leone and the member States of ECOWAS, and indeed the entire continent of Africa, look with great expectation to the outcome of our present meeting and the support of the Council.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3797 (1997) · source

49. “The ministerial Committee of Four was entrusted with the task of monitoring developments in Sierra Leone as well as the implementation of the measures adopted, with a view to achieving the above-mentioned objectives. The Committee was given two weeks to return to the Chairman of ECOWAS and brief him on the outcome of their efforts. Last Saturday, 5 July 1997, the ministerial Committee of Four, including representatives of the OAU and ECOWAS, presented its report to the Chairman of ECOWAS on the outcome of the meeting in Conakry. The Chairman has since endorsed these recommendations and mandated the Committee with the necessary steps outlined in the ECOWAS plan. We were further mandated to report back to him within two weeks on the outcome of our efforts.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3797 (1997) · source

50. “At the request of the Foreign Ministers, the President of Guinea, His Excellency General Lansana Conte, gave permission to the Ministers to pay a courtesy call on President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, who is at present in Conakry. The Ministers, as a body, called on President Kabbah, who was presented with the highlights of their discussions. President Kabbah expressed his appreciation to the ECOWAS leaders and to the Ministers for the efforts they were making to find a solution to the Sierra Leonean crisis. He endorsed the conclusions reached by the Ministers and affirmed that though they had not achieved 100 per cent of what he had personally anticipated, they had attained not less than 75 per cent.”

    1997-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3797 (1997) · source