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“III), in the belief that the current difficulties in the peace process will soon be overcome through the concerted efforts of the Angolan parties themselves and the international community. We stress once again in this regard the importance of a meeting between the President of Angola and the leader of UNIT A, which is long overdue despite the repeated calls by the international community for its convening. In concluding, we reiterate our sincere hope that reason will prevail upon the Angolan parties, in particular UNITA, so that the international community will be able to see the successful conclusion of the peace process in the very near future.”
1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source
“We renew our appreciation and support for the Secretary-General; his Special Representative, Maitre Beye; the personnel of MONUA; and the troika of observer countries for their dedicated efforts. In View of the changing situation on the ground, we also endorse the Secretary-General's recommendation for the continued presence of United Nations military units until the end of November. In this connection, we would like to remind the Angolan parties that the much-needed international assistance for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of their country is being hampered by the tension they have created. The Government of the Republic of Korea is contributing $250,000 to assist the demobilization of ex- combatants, in addition to the earlier troop contribution made to the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM.”
1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source
“We draw to the attention of the UN ITA leadership the fact that the measures set forth in the draft resolution are not meant to punish UNITA but to lead it to cooperation. In the interest of peace, UNITA can and should stop the clock ticking against it. We indeed hope that it will disarm and demobilize all its personnel, give up its means of hostile propaganda and cooperate in the normalization of State administration before the end of next month. Today's decision by the Council does not mean any diminution in the commitment of the international community to help promote the Angolan peace process. The United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General will continue to assist the parties in the implementation of the peace process.”
1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source
“Despite numerous warnings by the Council, UNITA has yet to fulfil its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol and those repeatedly called for in the relevant Council resolutions. The delay in the peace process in its final stage is not only inflicting unbearable suffering on the Angolan people themselves, it is also posing a greater threat to the region. At this critical juncture, we believe that the international community has to intervene with resoluteness and seriousness to complete the peace process. We therefore support the draft resolution before the Council today, which provides for additional measures to be imposed against UNITA in the event that it fails to implement its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol within a given timeframe.”
1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source
“The Republic of Korea is gravely concerned about the current tense situation in Angola and its stalled peace process. In view of the serious implications for peace and security in the region, the peace process should not be allowed to be reversed. Contrary to our expectations, the much-awaited participation of UN ITA in the Angolan Government last April did not usher in the beginning of full-fledged national reconciliation. Developments in the neighbouring region have also added to the tension and fluidity of the situation. The momentum of the peace process has waned and, as the Secretary- General points out in his report, it is experiencing some of the most serious difficulties since the signing of the Lusaka Protocol.”
1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source
“Now that the multinational protection force has successfully completed its mission, it must be emphasized that the future of Albania lies in the hands of the Government and the people of Albania themselves. The international community can meaningfully help only when the Albanian Government and people are willing to help themselves. We take some encouragement from Prime Minister Nano's recent statement that "the best times for every Albanian, and for the nation, lie in the future, not in the past." Korea offers its best wishes to the Albanian people and Government as they embark upon the vital task of rebuilding national unity and democratic institutions and reinvigorating social and economic development.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“We believe that the Albanian operation has set a significant precedent for potential future interventions by the international community in cases where a State is gripped by a complex crisis with serious humanitarian implications and political repercussions for its neighbours. For the long-term stability and reconstruction of the country, it is important to address the underlying causes of the instability. Rebuilding the country's democratic institutions on the basis of the recent parliamentary elections is a Vital first step in that direction. This hard- won stability will become irreversible if it can be backed by economic rehabilitation and development.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“The multinational operation in Albania highlights how a timely intervention by the international community can contain and stabilize a situation, and prevent it from deteriorating into a massive humanitarian disaster. The excellent coordination between the multinational protection force, the Albanian Government and the various international organizations operating on the ground was crucial to the success of this complex operation. The operation in Albania was a unique multinational intervention in the sense that the situation in the country, as grave as it was, was one of internal unrest sparked by financial crisis, not the usual kind of armed conflict between opposing sides which the Security Council most often deals with.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“The presence of the force provided a clear symbol of the commitment of the international community to a peaceful resolution of the crisis, and thus inspired the Albanian people with the courage and the hope to rise up from chaos and rebuild their nation. The climate of security that its presence created proved conducive to the holding of fair and free elections. Beyond Albania, the multinational protection force has also contributed to the maintenance of stability in the wider Balkan region by containing a possible spillover of instability into neighbouring countries. The fact that massive, destabilizing refugee outflows did not pour into neighbouring countries may well be due to the timely deployment and the efficient operations of the force and to the confidence it restored among the Albanian people in their future.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“My delegation welcomes the convening of this open debate to assess the operation of the multinational protection force in Albania. The Republic of Korea commends and congratulates the troop- contributing countries, led by Italy, for the successful conclusion of their mandate. We also commend the various international organizations operating in Albania for the timely and effective delivery of desperately needed humanitarian assistance to the Albanian people in their time of national crisis. Our appreciation also goes to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe for its indispensable assistance to the electoral process in Albania. The achievements of the multinational protection force go beyond the provision of a security framework for humanitarian operations.”
1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source
“We trust that the Council will continue to scrutinize closely, through periodic reports by the participating countries, the operations of MISAB and their impact on the situation in order to help promote an early resolution to the crisis. In concluding, we would like to underline the significance of today's decision by the Council. We believe that the Council's endorsement of MISAB will set an important precedent in establishing appropriate linkages between the Council and regional initiatives in matters of international peace and security. We hope that the success of MISAB will encourage further positive developments in regional peace and security initiatives, in close coordination with the Council.”
1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source
“It is our firm belief that such regional efforts deserve strong support and encouragement by the international community. We further believe that the Council should extend its full political support and blessing to the on-going regional initiative by approving the continuation of MISAB operations and authorizing MISAB to ensure the security and freedom of movement of their personnel under Chapter VII of the Charter. We will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Council. It is our most sincere hope that MISAB will continue to lay the groundwork for the return of peace and security to the Central African Republic at the earliest possible date.”
1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source
“We are gravely concerned about the continuing crisis in the Central African Republic and its implications for the whole central African region. We fully share the view of the regional countries that the crisis in the Central African Republic poses serious threats to regional peace and stability. Given the gravity of the situation, we highly applaud the efforts which have been undertaken for the last several months by regional countries - in particular by Burkina Faso, Chad, Gabon, Mali, Senegal and Togo - and by other countries which support them, to resolve the crisis in the Central African Republic through the deployment of the Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB). We also commend their courageous and resolute decision to undertake a military operation at a time of uncertainty.”
1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source
“It is our earnest hope that the Government and the people of Haiti, together with the international community, will make concerted efforts to make this transition smooth and complete in the coming four months. In conclusion, my delegation would like to stress that the ultimate responsibility for the future of Haiti lies with the Government and the people of Haiti themselves, and that international support cannot be a substitute for their efforts to consolidate the rule of law and democracy and to achieve economic development. With these remarks, Korea will vote in favour of the draft resolution.”
1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source
“We are also pleased to note that the difficult financial situation of the United Nations has been duly addressed in the draft resolution, through a substantial reduction in troop strength. In this connection, we welcome the readiness of the Governments of Canada and the United States to continue to provide generous voluntary contributions to support the Mission. In our view, the history of United Nations missions in Haiti exemplifies remarkable success in combining a traditional peacekeeping operation with post-conflict peace-building. With the establishment of UNTMIH, Haiti now embarks on a transition from a peacekeeping phase to a peace-building phase.”
1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source
“For these reasons, and also taking due note of the request of the Haitian Government and the wishes of the countries of the region, we support the establishment of a United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti (UNTMIH), as recommended by the Secretary-General. My delegation notes with satisfaction that the draft resolution before us reflects the progress already achieved by UNSMIH as well as the essential requirements for the new Mission. The mandate is fully geared to the most pressing task, that of the professionalization of the police force; the mandate will be limited to a single four-month period; and UNTMIH retains a military element to ensure the safety of the civilian police personnel.”
1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source
“It is with this conviction that my Government has already contributed $200,000 to the voluntary fund established by resolution 975 (1995) to support the Haitian National Police. My Government is considering further ways of assisting the Haitian police, on a bilateral basis, in the area of police equipment, with a View to enhancing the operational capability of the young police force at this critical juncture. In View of the current situation in Haiti, so ably described today by the representative of Haiti, we cannot but conclude that the primary objective of UNSMIH's mandate has not yet been fully accomplished, and that sustained international assistance remains essential.”
1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source
“The overall situation in Haiti still remains precarious and fragile, as shown by ongoing political disturbances, social unrest and a surge of crime, compounded by the country's economic plight. In the light of these dire circumstances, we are deeply concerned that the Haitian National Police is not yet fully prepared to cope on its own with the daunting security challenges currently facing Haiti. The young police force still has to grapple with many problems in crucial areas, including lack of leadership, poor logistics and an insufficient level of specialization. Korea has consistently held the View that the establishment of a full-fledged Haitian National Police Force is the keystone of peace and security in Haiti.”
1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source
“With the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH) coming to a successful conclusion, we would like to commend the men and women of UNSMIH for their outstanding service in the cause of peace and democracy in Haiti and of the well-being of the Haitian people. We are also grateful to the countries which have contributed troops and civilian personnel to the Mission. Since its establishment in June of last year, UNSMIH has played a significant role in helping the Government and the people of Haiti achieve considerable progress in their quest for democracy and lasting stability. It is disappointing, however, to note that progress has not been sufficient to warrant the termination of the United Nations presence at this stage.”
1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source
“We pay tribute to the valiant men and women of UNAVEM. III for this achievement. We also pay tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Maitre Beye, the troika of observer countries and all others who have devoted themselves to the cause of peace in Angola.”
1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source
“We trust that the mandate of MONUA will be carried out in a well-planned and coordinated manner to lay a solid basis for the new stage of the Angolan peace process. In this regard, we believe that the Security Council should continue to monitor closely the situation in Angola and the activities of MONUA. We would also like to use this occasion to urge the Angolan parties, in particular UNITA, to desist from any action, including the use of force, which may adversely affect the future of the peace process or endanger the safety of MONUA or any other international personnel. In closing, we congratulate UNAVEM. III on having successfully discharged its mandate despite the delays in the Angolan peace process that it has faced during its existence over the last two-and-a-half years. A lasting peace in Angola is close at hand.”
1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source
“The international community can help the Angolan people to promote their well-being in peace, but it can never replace the firm commitment and determination required of the Angolan people, which are essential for their nation-building. Indeed, the consolidation of peace and reconciliation in a country torn by more than 20 years of civil war will be an arduous and time-consuming process. However, this will not be an impossible thing to achieve. We urge the Angolan parties not to try to win the war with weapons, but to win peace through dialogue. It is in this regard that we attach great importance to a prompt tete-a-tete between President Dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi, as mentioned in paragraph 14 of the draft resolution before us.”
1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source
“Under these circumstances, we believe that United Nations presence in Angola should be maintained to ensure further progress in the peace process. In this context, we support the establishment of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), succeeding the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III), as recommended by the Secretary-General, and will vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Council. Today, as we open a new chapter in the Angolan peace process by establishing MONUA, we would like to underline once again that genuine national reconciliation, the consolidation of peace and development lie in the hands of the parties and the people of Angola.”
1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source
“The developments in Angola over the last few weeks have been a source of concern for the international community. Despite the establishment of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation last April, the situation in Angola remains tense. With many difficult tasks yet to be completed, the Angolan peace process is still suffering from persistent political divisions and mistrust between the parties and serious logistical and psychological problems. UNITA' s full cooperation with respect to military matters is all the more urgently called for in the light of the recent developments which vividly show that it still maintains a significant military capability. We are concerned that these problems, unless properly addressed, may once again hamper the peace process.”
1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to continue to keep the Council informed on the situation in Burundi, especially with regard to the progress of a negotiated and peaceful settlement in the country. "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/1997/32. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.15 pm.”
1997-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3785 (1997) · source
“It also welcomes the commitment of the Government of Burundi to the comprehensive political dialogue among all the parties within the framework of the Arusha process. It urges all the parties in Burundi to continue to pursue a negotiated settlement and to refrain from actions which are detrimental to such dialogue. "The Security Council expresses its deep concern at the involuntary resettlement of rural populations and calls upon the Government of Burundi to allow the people to return to their homes without any hindrance. "The Security Council expresses its support and appreciation to former President Nyerere as well as to the Special Representative of the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity in their efforts to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in Burundi.”
1997-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3785 (1997) · source
“It recalls its resolution 1072 (1996) of 30 August 1996, in which, inter alia, it demanded that all sides ln Burundi declare a unilateral cessation of hostilities and initiate unconditional negotiations with a view to reaching a comprehensive political settlement. "The Security Council reiterates its support for the efforts of the regional leaders and takes note of the Joint Communique (S/l997/319) of 16 April 1997 issued following the Fourth Arusha Regional Summit on the Burundi Conflict held in Arusha, Tanzania. In particular, the Council welcomes the decision of the regional leaders to ease sanctions in order to alleviate the suffering of the people of Burundi. "The Security Council welcomes the fact that talks are being held in Rome which are complementary to the Arusha process.”
1997-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3785 (1997) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1997/319, which contains the text of a letter dated 18 April 1997 from the Permanent Representative of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting a copy of the official communique of the Fourth Arusha Summit meeting on the Burundi conflict. 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 concerned that, despite recent positive developments, there is continuing instability in Burundi.”
1997-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3785 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Burundi 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. Nsanze (Burundi) 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.”
1997-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3785 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council expresses its deep appreciation to the Secretaries-General of the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity and their Special Representative, to the Government of South Africa, and to all those inside and outside the region for their efforts to facilitate a peaceful solution to the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/31. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 6.35 p.m.”
1997-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3784 (1997) · source
“It reiterates its call for full respect for the rights of refugees and displaced persons, and for access and safety for humanitarian relief workers. It also reiterates in the strongest terms its call for complete cooperation with the United Nations mission investigating reports of massacres, other atrocities and violations of international humanitarian law in the country, including to provide it full and immediate access and to ensure its security. It is particularly concerned by reports that refugees in the east of the country are being systematically killed. It calls for an immediate end to the violence against refugees in the country.”
1997-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3784 (1997) · source
“The Council also reaffirms the statement of its President of 30 April 1997 (S/PRST/ 1997/24) calling for rapid agreement on peaceful transitional arrangements leading to the holding of democratic and free elections with the participation of all parties. "The Security Council believes that the convening of an international conference on peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region under the auspices of the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity will be essential in promoting regional peace and stability. "The Security Council, in accordance with the United Nations five-point peace plan, calls for protection and security for all refugees and displaced persons and facilitation of access to humanitarian assistance.”
1997-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3784 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council recalls its resolution 1097 (1997) of 18 February 1997 which endorses the United Nations five-point peace plan. "The Security Council welcomes the end of the fighting and expresses its satisfaction that stability has begun to return to the country. "The Security Council reaffirms the national sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calls for the withdrawal of all external forces, including mercenaries. "The Security Council, in accordance with the United Nations five-point peace plan, calls for the rapid and peaceful settlement of the crisis through dialogue and the convening of an international conference on peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region.”
1997-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3784 (1997) · source
“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. 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 support for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as they begin a new period in their history. The Council respects the legitimate national aspirations of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to achieve peace, national reconciliation and progress in the political, economic and social fields to the benefit of all, and opposes any interference in its internal affairs.”
1997-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3784 (1997) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed 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 12.30 pm.”
1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source
“I thank the representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for the kind words he addressed to me. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1997/405) before it. Unless I hear any 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 1 l 10 (1997). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/l997/267, which contains the text of a letter dated 1 April 1997 from the Permanent Representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting the text of a letter of the same date from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia addressed to the Secretary-General. The first speaker is the representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, on whom I now call.”
1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source
“Terzi di Sant'Agata (Italy) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. 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. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force, documents S/ 1997/365 and addendum 1. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1997/405, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”
1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Germany, Italy and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 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. Calovski (the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Reichel (Germany) and Mr.”
1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.15 pm.”
1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3782 (1997) · source
“In connection with the resolution just adopted on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Council: "As is known, the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/1997/372) states, in paragraph 13: 'Despite the present quiet in the Israel- Syria sector, the situation in the Middle East continues to be potentially dangerous and is likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the problem can be reached.' "That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the View of the Security Council." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/30.”
1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3782 (1997) · source
“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 1109 (1997).”
1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3782 (1997) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, document S/1997/372. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1997/396, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1997/396) before it. Unless I hear any 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.”
1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3782 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council strongly condemns the Violence which has been inflicted on both local and expatriate communities, in particular United Nations and other international personnel serving in the country. It recalls the obligations of all concerned to ensure the protection of United Nations and other international personnel in the country, and calls for an end to the looting of premises and equipment belonging to the United Nations and international aid agencies." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/l997/29. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.30 p.m.”
1997-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3781 (1997) · source
“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 deeply concerned about the military coup d'etat in Sierra Leone, especially when the United Nations is assisting the process of reconciliation in that country. It strongly deplores this attempt to overthrow the democratically elected government and calls for an immediate restoration of constitutional order. The Council takes note of the communique of the Central Organ of the Organization of African Unity Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution of 26 May 1997, and underlines the imperative necessity of implementing the Abidjan Agreement, which continues to serve as a Viable framework for peace, stability and reconciliation in Sierra Leone.”
1997-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3781 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone, 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. Dabor (Sierra Leone) 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.”
1997-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3781 (1997) · source
“' "The Security Council reaffirms its full support for the peace process in Guatemala. The Council. expresses its confidence that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, MINUGUA, and the international community will continue their support for the peace process in Guatemala and, in particular, for the implementation of the peace accords." "This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/28. 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.”
1997-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3780 (1997) · source
“The Council further welcomes the full compliance of the Government of Guatemala and the URNG with the terms of the definitive ceasefire. "The Security Council commends both parties for the progress made in the implementation of the Peace Accords to date, in particular for the establishment of the Follow-Up Commission, which will oversee the implementation of the agreements, and for steps taken towards the establishment of the Historical Clarification Commission. The Council reiterates its call for both parties to continue to implement fully their commitments under the agreements signed in Guatemala City on 29 December 1996 as well as the commitments under the other agreements in the overall package of Peace Accords signed in Madrid, Mexico City, Oslo and Stockholm.”
1997-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3780 (1997) · source
“' - 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 conclusion of the military observer mission attached to the United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala (MINUGUA), in accordance with resolution 1094 (1997) of 20 January 1997, to verify the agreement on the definitive ceasefire between the Government of Guatemala and the Unidad Revolucionaria Nacional Guatemalteca (URNG) signed at Oslo and December 1996 (S/ 1996/1045*, annex). The Council commends the Secretary- Genera], his Special Representative, the Chief Military Observer and other dedicated personnel of the United Nations who have contributed to this undertaking.”
1997-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3780 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Guatemala, 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. Martini Herrera (Guatemala) 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.”
1997-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3780 (1997) · source