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Pelaez

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1994-11-09
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  1. “Furthermore, UNPROFOR's mandate and composition are the result of a very delicate balance, one that it seems desirable, in light of the circumstances, to maintain. Therefore, the positive effects of the peace- keeping effort must be recognized and properly evaluated; they must not be underestimated. We agree, in general, with the judgement of the Secretary-General, who in the report in document S/1994/1067 issued in the context of the last renewal of UNPROFOR's mandate, stated that the lifting of the arms embargo would significantly change the nature of the United Nations presence in the area and create totally unacceptable risks for the Force.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption1 (1994) · source

  2. “In addition, the risks that an escalation of the conflict would entail would cast a shadow not only on the future of the long-suffering people of Bosnia and Herzegovina but also on the functioning of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in fulfilment of its mandate. I would emphasize that in this case, as in the case of all peace-keeping operations, the principle of neutrality is one of the fundamental principles for troop contributors. On this understanding, the States contributing troops to UNPROFOR have done and continue to do so with the clear intention of contributing to the maintenance of peace and security in the region, and with no intention of participating in the conflict in any way.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption1 (1994) · source

  3. “There are, however, some signs that are not negative. I have in mind, in particular, the measures adopted recently in regard to the partial closure of the border between the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro). If that border remains closed, then those measures, we believe, will contribute, gradually, to the achievement of regional peace. 36 In this context, we believe that the partial lifting of the arms embargo imposed in resolution 713 (1991) on the whole of former Yugoslavia will not contribute to maintaining peace and security in the region.Further, we believe that such a step would to some degree imply the assessment that diplomatic efforts had proved futile.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption1 (1994) · source

  4. “Today, we are faced with a situation in which one party, the Bosnian Serbs, is continuing to pursue an ethnic and fratricidal war rather than acceding to a settlement with international guarantees that our Organization could provide. For that reason, we once again urge that party to reconsider and to act in accordance with the views of the international community as a whole and put an end to the aggression. The extremely serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Bosnia and Herzegovina have disturbed and continue to disturb international public opinion. For that reason the International Tribunal will shortly become active as a basic instrument for restoring justice. In the present conditions of fragile security we once again appeal for respect for the cease-fire and the safe areas.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption1 (1994) · source

  5. “Mr. Pelaez (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): On this occasion, as the Security Council once again considers the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the light of General Assembly resolution 49/10, I should like to restate some of the components of my country's position on this matter. Argentina supports - in general - all the initiatives being taken by the Organization with a view to reaffirming the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a cause to which we are committed. The current diplomatic situation, which is affected by the Bosnian Serbs' regrettable refusal to accept the peace plan of the Contact Group, has made it necessary to confirm the international community's resolve to promote a peaceful solution to the conflict.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption1 (1994) · source