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first: 1994-02-23
most recent: 1994-02-23
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“Thirdly, and finally, the draft resolution underscores the time constraints with which we are presently faced in implementing the peace process in Mozambique. My delegation is of the view that the projected election date of October 1994 is not particularly far away, and so it is more important now than ever before that all hands are called on deck and that the parties, in particular, are nudged forward towards cooperation and towards fully playing their part with faith in this process. In this connection, time is of the essence, and no effort should be spared to ensure the smooth completion of the peace process. The statement by the representative of Mozambique heightens our optimism in this regard.”
1994-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3338 (1994) · source
“Secondly, while appreciating the important role of donors in ensuring the supply of humanitarian and relief services, the draft resolution recognizes the unassuaged humanitarian needs encountered in the present situation in the country and the need for increased international assistance. Reports on the humanitarian situation in Mozambique attest to the fact that the largest refugee repatriation in African history is now under way in that country. The international community faces the challenge of the massive resettlement of 1.5 million refugees and about 4 million Mozambicans who were internally displaced by war and by famine, which, we hope, will be tackled with generosity and determination by the international community.”
1994-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3338 (1994) · source
“The draft resolution before the Council this morning represents a significant step forward in our collective effort to bring peace to Mozambique and to increase peace in the world. My delegation will support it, and wishes to commend it to members for unanimous adoption, essentially for three reasons. First, the draft resolution urges both sides in Mozambique to continue to do all that is necessary to facilitate the full implementation of all the commitments they have entered into, especially those relating to the assembly of troops and the formation of a national defence force.”
1994-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3338 (1994) · source
“In the context of moving the peace process forward and strengthening the existing peace mechanisms, the Council will note the suggestions and the appeal made by the representative of Mozambigue this morning. We believe, however, that the Secretary-General's current proposals for an ONUMOZ police contingent, contained in Addendum 2 to his current report, when fully and promptly implemented will be adequate to achieve the objective of maintaining peace. The necessity of having a United Nations police force to monitor all police activities in the country and provide technical support for the National Police Affairs Commission established under the General Peace Agreement signed in Rome in October 1992 - which provides the real basis for our ongoing peace efforts in the country - cannot be overemphasized.”
1994-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3338 (1994) · source
“We also note with satisfaction this morning the efforts to appoint judges to the Electoral Tribunal. In addition, despite occasional incidents, it has been possible to maintain a general cease-fire in Mozambique. We are, however, mindful of the great difficulties that still lie ahead in implementing the Mozambican peace process fully: guite a few assembly areas have yet to be opened up and the demobilization of troops, the transfer of weapons from assembly areas to regional warehouses and the dismantling of the country's paramilitary forces still have to be carried out. Most crucial, perhaps, is the outstanding task of establishing the well-organized and efficient Mozambican Defence Force that, in my delegation's view, iS critical to both the short- and the long-term survival of a post-ONUMOZ Mozambique.”
1994-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3338 (1994) · source
“My Government is delighted that Mozambique, a country with which Nigeria has close fraternal and historic ties, stands out as one of the few countries where an international peace-keeping operation shows positive indications of coming to a relatively early and smooth conclusion. In this connection, we are glad to note the statement made by the representative of Mozambique and to note that the assembly and cantonment of both Government and RENAMO troops have begun in the designated assembly areas, despite certain logistical problems. On the political side, we are also delighted that preparations for elections seem to be continuing on schedule, although that schedule is becoming tighter; we note with satisfaction also the approval of the Electoral Law by the Mozambican National Assembly on 9 December 1993.”
1994-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3338 (1994) · source
“My delegation would at the outset like to express its thanks to the Secretary-General for the very useful report on the current situation in Mozambique contained in documents S/1994/89 and Addenda 1 and 2. We wish to commend also the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr. Aldo Ajello, and all the personnel of the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) for their tireless efforts in seeking to carry out ONUMOZ's mandate under very difficult military and political circumstances. Our thanks also go to those Member States and non-governmental organizations actively involved in the tasks of assembling and demobilizing troops, training the prospective Mozambican Defence Force, and coping with Mozambique's humanitarian needs.”
1994-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3338 (1994) · source