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1. “Over 110,000 have already done so, but much remains to be done. In this regard, it is essential, through INTERFET and the military component of UNTAET that is to replace it, to ensure the safety of humanitarian personnel. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees should also have access to all refugee camps. We are concerned about the apparent ongoing intimidation of refugees by the militia to prevent their return. However, the meeting of Mr. Gusmao with the militia leaders would seem to indicate that the intimidation will cease. Finally, we wish to express our satisfaction with the success of the meeting of donors held in Tokyo last week. The high level of response, exceeding $500 million, is clear manifestation of the international community's support for East Timor.”

   1999-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4085 (1999) · source

2. “As regards security, we are glad to see that at present there are no significant threats to peace and that during recent weeks there have been no significant incidents. This is essential for the return of displaced persons, for the reduction of the forces of INTERFET and for the success of UNTAET in general. We think it is very positive that, in the area of border management, the Indonesian authorities and INTERFET are maintaining cooperative relations on the basis of the memorandum of technical understanding signed on 22 November. We are grateful to the Philippines and Australia for having provided military staff for this operation. We are concerned by the humanitarian situation, in particular the serious problem of refugees in West Timor and elsewhere in Indonesia who need to return to East Timor.”

   1999-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4085 (1999) · source

3. “Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Mr. Annabi. From the information he has provided and from the latest report of the International Force, East Timor (INTERFET), we note with satisfaction that the situation in East Timor has improved markedly. We commend the International Force and all the participating countries for the excellent job they are doing. In particular, I would like to mention the work being done with such dedication and professionalism by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello. His arrival in the territory last November gave a great boost to the expansion of UNTAET and to the planning of a true peacekeeping operation.”

   1999-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4085 (1999) · source

4. “What must be generated is an inclusive political climate open to all Congolese who believe in the values of democracy and a State based upon the rule of law. We must encourage the civil society to move gradually and prudently in the manifestation of its desire for greater participation. Only to the extent that we can make sustained progress on both these fronts, the internal and the external, will it be possible to arrive at a lasting and comprehensive solution. To that end, it is essential to have the firm commitment of all parties to the Lusaka Agreement.”

   1999-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4083 (1999) · source

5. “But a climate of relative security and the granting of appropriate guarantees for the security, access and freedom of movement of United Nations and associated personnel are essential aspects. We realize that it is unrealistic to demand absolute guarantees, but no one is willing to dispatch Blue Helmets into a hostile climate. As we see it, the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has an external and an internal dimension. The former must take into account the legitimate security concerns of all States involved. At the same time, the solution arrived at must respect the territorial integrity and political independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On the other hand, the internal dimension of the conflict cannot be side-stepped.”

   1999-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4083 (1999) · source

6. “We are convinced that the United Nations has a major role to play in dealing with this issue, and that its presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be gradually strengthened. The multifunctional presence of the United Nations Observer Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) is the first step towards that goal. Specifically, it sends a political message of support from the Security Council of support for the Lusaka process. Argentina is prepared to cast a positive eye over the report of the Secretary-General with a view to the deployment of up to 500 military observers and the establishment of a peacekeeping operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

   1999-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4083 (1999) · source

7. “The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely complex and will not be resolved unless all parties concerned evince the political will to find a democratic, non-military resolution of the conflict. That said, we believe that the Security Council can continue to shoulder its responsibilities. Action in a situation such as that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo entails risks. We must also evaluate the risks of a resumption of generalized conflict. In yesterday's debate, we discussed a number of ideas that all deemed useful both for averting conflict and for preventing conflicts from worsening. Perhaps the Council's action could now be guided by some of those ideas.”

   1999-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4083 (1999) · source

8. “Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Miyet for his important presentation, and we thank Ambassador Holbrooke for sharing his impressions from his recent trip, which included the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Unfortunately, the news is not very encouraging. Indeed, the ceasefire so laboriously crafted, and signed at Lusaka in July 1999, is violated with ever-greater frequency. And the United Nations technical survey team, responsible for assessing the security and safety situation on the ground with a view to defining the operational concept of a peacekeeping operation, has encountered serious difficulties of access and, as we understand it, will be unable to submit its report before the end of the year. In our debate yesterday, we spoke of political will.”

   1999-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4083 (1999) · source

9. “Hence the need for coordination between the Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, together with the other bodies of the system and the Bretton Woods institutions, not merely in the transition from peacekeeping to peace-building, but in the prevention stage. The experience of Haiti offers some useful lessons to be applied to African issues, even in the cases of the Central African Republic and Guinea-Bissau. In conclusion, it is a fact that no conflict will be solved without genuine political will on the part of the leaders to find political, and not military, solutions. But it is also a fact that a clear resolve on the part of the Council is essential in order to make specific contributions to the solution of such conflicts.”

   1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

10. “Lastly, the establishment of demilitarized zones as a result of fact-finding missions can also be a useful instrument. No diplomatic instrument will be effective if we fail to understand that at the root of conflicts there are social and economic problems. We reiterate that peace and development are two sides of the same coin. The United States and France have just spoken about this. The end of the cold war created conditions conducive to economic relations. However, as the Secretary-General has pointed out, the economy is global, while politics are local. The disheartening result of the Seattle summit is an indication of resistance towards trade liberalization that takes into account the needs of developing countries.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

11. “This relates to the first point also - exchange of information and analysis of information with the OAU and main subregional organizations. Another instrument is the application of sanctions, even, if necessary, when the conflict is in its early stages. We should bear in mind that the civilian population that is the primary victim of the conflict should not also be the victim of sanctions. Imposing a sanctions regime is, in itself, not enough; it must be made effective. In this regard, the practical initiatives taken by Ambassador Fowler of Canada as Chairman of the Sanctions Committee on Angola are a clear example of how to enhance the effectiveness of the sanctions regime. In our view, fact-finding missions carried out by the Secretary-General and missions of the Security Council are instruments that should be used more frequently.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

12. “This is where, in our view, the greatest difficulties lie. The lack of resources is what determines, to a certain extent, the conduct, duration and the composition of peacekeeping operations. Voluntary contributions and trust funds are important, but they cannot replace the regular funding of peacekeeping operations. Only regular funding gives peacekeeping operations the necessary legitimacy, continuity and predictability. The Secretary-General has noted this on various occasions, and we have heard this from Ambassador Fowler of Canada with particular emphasis just now. Lastly, with respect to conflict prevention, we believe that there are various instruments that the Council could keep in mind - for example, improving the early warning system.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

13. “There are various ways of putting this into effect: exchange of visits, exchange of participation of officials in meetings and more frequent presentations by high-ranking OAU officials in private meetings, open briefings and open meetings of the Council. The presence of President Chiluba of Zambia last September, for example, at the open meeting of the Council on the Democratic Republic of the Congo was extremely significant. Similarly, we believe that it would be positive to have the presence of President Nelson Mandela with respect to Burundi. We should explore all possible mechanisms available under Chapter VIII of the Charter. With respect to the second point, we believe that there are two aspects: training of peacekeepers and logistical and financial support - in other words, resources.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

14. “This debate should enable us to think about three specific things: first of all, cooperation between the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and subregional organizations; secondly, strengthening Africa's capacity in the area of peacekeeping; and thirdly, conflict prevention. With regard to the first point, I would say that it is essential to maintain regular dialogue between the two Secretariats, not only at the decision-making level, but also in the area of preparation for decision-making. It is not sufficient just to have an exchange of information; there must also be, above all, an exchange of the analysis of that information.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

15. “Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, allow me to welcome you most warmly on behalf of the Government and the people of Argentina. I am certain that under your guidance this debate will be extremely useful for the pursuit of the objectives that have been set. We remember your words when you were with us for the open debate at the end of September. We know that you are a man who was born in Africa and who struggled for the freedom of Africa and that in your current position as Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs you will continue to pursue those objectives vigorously.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source

16. “Allow me in conclusion to congratulate Ambassador Okelo on a job very well done and to welcome the new Special Representative, Ambassador Adeniji of Nigeria, who so effectively discharged his duties in the Central African Republic.”

    1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source

17. “At the same time, we must seek ways of making sure that personnel of non-governmental organizations and humanitarian agencies receive the protection they need. With all due respect to the relevant countries and without wishing to interfere in their sovereign decisions, it seems to us that all Governments receiving United Nations personnel in their territories should become parties to the aforementioned Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel. On another matter, I would like to endorse what has just been said by the Ambassador of the Netherlands to the effect that the amnesty envisaged in the Lome Agreement should not be extended to cover atrocities committed subsequent to that Agreement.”

    1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source

18. “The unequivocal backing of the Security Council for the Lome Agreement is also very important, as are all the efforts made by President Kabbah to strengthen the democratic institutions in Sierra Leone. With regard to the content of the report of the Secretary-General, in particular paragraph 34, and the comments that Under-Secretary-General Miyet has made, we would like to reiterate our particular concern about the attacks against United Nations and humanitarian personnel. In this context, we wish to reiterate the importance of the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, and we urge countries to ratify it. In our view, everyone who is active in the territory is responsible for the security of such personnel.”

    1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source

19. “Sam Bockarie to the effect that his troops would not be disarming before Nigerian troops in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) or in UNAMSIL - these are frankly alarming and must be rejected. That is why we reiterate that it is important to have UNAMSIL on the ground and to have it deployed as quickly as possible; and ECOMOG's continued presence is just as important. We are encouraged by the comments made by Under- Secretary-General Miyet that subsequent to the Secretary- General's report the deployment by UNAMSIL has got under way without difficulty. We should congratulate the countries that have contributed military personnel for this difficult task.”

    1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source

20. “Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this briefing. We believe this format marks a positive step towards greater transparency and openness in the work of the Council, particularly when high-ranking members of the Secretariat, as in the case of Ambassador Miyet today, deliver reports to the Council on important issues on our agenda. The comprehensive report that the Secretary-General has submitted to us, as complemented today by the remarks of Under-Secretary-General Miyet, shows that the political, security and humanitarian situation in Sierra Leone is fragile and increasingly precarious. The example of some statements made to the media by Mr. Sankoh as to the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) and by Mr.”

    1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source

21. “At every stage, each of the main bodies involved has carried out its task to the fullest. Argentina expressed its commitment to support the democratic institutions in our sister country of Haiti by providing resources and military and police personnel since the beginning of the United Nations presence. Once again, we express our thanks to all the members of the Council who have accepted this technical and transitional extension. I also take this opportunity to thank Mr. Julian Harston for the excellent way in which he carried out his tasks as the Representative of the Secretary-General, and we welcome his replacement, Mr. Alfredo Lopes Cabral, to whom we offer our full support in the accomplishment of that same task.”

    1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source

22. “On the basis of Economic and Social Council resolution 1999/11, the group of the Friends of the Secretary-General for Haiti, in consultation with the Secretariat and the Government of Haiti, prepared the draft resolution creating the International Civilian Support Mission in Haiti (MICAH), which is endorsed by the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States. We affirm that the resolution that we have just adopted is almost unprecedented in the history of the United Nations. We are completing one of the final links in the process of coordinating the various stages involved in conflict resolution. Peacekeeping - the purpose of the Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH) and the other missions which preceded it - is now being followed by the consolidation of peace, governmental institutions and a democratic system.”

    1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source

23. “Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): We have adopted a primarily technical measure aimed at facilitating a smooth transition between the missions that are currently deployed. I am referring to the International Civilian Mission in Haiti (MICIVIH) and the Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH), and to the new International Civilian Support Mission in Haiti (MICAH), the draft resolution on which will be considered shortly in the General Assembly. The Secretary-General, in paragraph 44 of his most recent report (S/1999/1184), recognizes the need to ensure a smooth transition. The adoption of resolution 1212 (1998) began a process of coordination among the main bodies of this Organization.”

    1999-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4074 (1999) · source

24. “This role will be enhanced when the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court enters into force. The regional organizations are also called upon to play their role; it can be extremely useful to coordinate their efforts with those of the United Nations. Proof of this can be found in the initiatives of the various regional organizations in Latin America, Africa and Europe. In conclusion, we must ensure that in the realm of international security in the coming decades the interests of collective security prevail over national, regional and sectoral interests. Only in this way will it be possible to avoid conflict and maintain a stable and lasting peace.”

    1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source

25. “In this respect, the Security Council should explore and increase its use of all of the resources of preventive diplomacy. Among these it is worth mentioning the Security Council mission to Jakarta and Dili last September, led by Ambassador Andjaba of Namibia, which proved to be an effective means of dealing with a crisis situation. The Secretary-General is also clearly contributing to this endeavour. We View as essential the current smooth collaboration between the Secretary-General and the Council for early detection of situations that may develop into a threat to peace and security, so that the Council can take appropriate measures in time. We would also like to emphasize the role that can be played by the International Tribunals in creating awareness that impunity will no longer be tolerated.”

    1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source

26. “36) Likewise, as was already established in 1992 in "An Agenda for Peace", preventive measures must be based on timely and precise knowledge of the facts. There is a need for understanding based on a correct analysis of global events and trends. It is also essential to have the political will to accomplish this. The power to adopt preventive measures in accordance with the Charter resides mainly in the Security Council. This is where the political will must be created. The Charter provides a series of measures whose timely use can resolve situations of potential danger: for example, prompt investigation, in accordance with Article 34; conflict assessment; where necessary, the application of the measures provided for in Chapter VII that do not involve the use of force; and the possible use of this last resort.”

    1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source

27. “The Secretary-General, in his article today in The Wall Street Journal, and in his comments just a few minutes ago, states: "Practical experience has shown that trade and investment often bring not only economic development but higher standards of human rights and environmental protection as well." In other words, the possibility of access to markets for the developing countries will be to the benefit of all, since it will lead to a reduction in the need for assistance. Trade is less onerous than aid. As the Secretary-General rightly stated in his report on the work of the Organization, "The main short- and medium-term strategies for preventing non-violent conflicts from escalating into war, and preventing earlier wars from erupting again, are preventive diplomacy, preventive deployment and preventive disarmament." (A/54/I, para.”

    1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source

28. “But globalization also means shared risks, border conflicts, migratory movements, refugees, organized crime, ecological damage, and the rapid spread of technologies capable of creating weapons of mass destruction - to mention but a few problems. It would be impossible for each individual State to confront these challenges unilaterally. There is a need for cooperative security policies that strengthen the security of all. We must simultaneously confront the immediate, root causes of conflicts, most of which in stem from lack of economic opportunities and social inequalities. It is timely to recall that in parallel with this debate that is taking place in Seattle a meeting of the World Trade Organization.”

    1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source

29. “Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): The holding of an open debate on the "Role of the Security Council in the prevention of armed conflict" is highly timely. There is an urgent need to adapt to the new security environment, since today security is taken to mean more than arms regulation and disarmament. The concept of security is broader and more qualitative. For this reason the organs of the United Nations, with the goal of protecting human beings, are adapting to meet the challenges this changing reality presents. The starting point is democratic institutions, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, good governance and development. The international transformations resulting from globalization have in the last decade offered new opportunities.”

    1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source

30. “We hope that we will very soon have before us the draft resolution which has been in negotiation since the beginning of this year on all aspects of the Iraq issue. We believe that no effort should be spared to reach consensus in the negotiations.”

    1999-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4070 (1999) · source

31. “Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): The purpose of the draft resolution before the Council is to effect an uninterrupted extension of arrangements under resolution 986 (1995): the oil-for-food programme. I should like to highlight the flexibility and common sense that prevail in the consideration of this matter, and our belief that any interruption in the programme would be unacceptable because of the humanitarian consequences it would entail. Having said that, it is clear that over the next two weeks we shall all have to work in a spirit of compromise and flexibility to settle existing unresolved differences in the ongoing negotiations on a substantive draft resolution.”

    1999-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4070 (1999) · source

32. “We urge the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina to embark on the path it outlined in its statements today and in the Declaration of New York. Aware of its responsibilities for the maintenance of peace, Argentina will continue to participate in the Stabilization Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In conclusion, the attendance here of legislators from the United States Congress, whom we respectfully welcome, reminds us of the importance of the Security Council's and the United Nations holding open meetings like today's. These make it possible for people to see the useful and effective way in which we fulfil our mandates.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

33. “Another problem is the situation of approximately 800,000 internally displaced persons and the thousands of refugees outside the country who have not yet been able to return to their places of origin. This situation must be reversed. We therefore believe that the recent legislation on property, promulgated by the High Representative, Mr. Wolfgang Petritsch, must be given the greatest political support, since it meets the needs of the majority of those people who are in that situation. On the same subject, the New York Declaration also proposes measures that we support. We encourage the Presidency to adopt the economic and legal measures necessary to create a stable and secure environment conducive to foreign investment and an open economy. We agree that Bosnia and Herzegovina has a role to play in the region and in Europe.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

34. “Argentina takes pride in the recent presentation of the credentials of the Argentine Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the possibility that it will soon be reciprocated, to the benefit of the large and prosperous community of people from Bosnia and Herzegovina now in Argentina and to bilateral relations between the two countries. In another context, we hope that the draft law on State border services will be sent to the parliamentary Assembly as soon as possible. It is essential that a sovereign State have a service of this nature, in order to prevent smuggling and illegal immigration. It is a vital institution, whose implementation must not be further delayed because of problems of competence. The New York Declaration reflects important progress in this direction.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

35. “This shows that the implementation of Dayton is moving forward in spite of the difficulties and that there has been no decline in the Council's interest in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Also of the utmost importance, in our view, are the visits to Slovenia and Germany, since they demonstrate that the joint nature of the Presidency has begun to function in practice. We encourage the leaders to continue along this unified path. In this respect, we value the New York Declaration, adopted last night, as a document that strengthens that trend and that is consistent with the concerns of the Security Council.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

36. “Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to take this opportunity to convey the very best wishes of my Government to you, Sir, and to commend you on the excellent work your delegation is doing as President of the Security Council under the leadership of Ambassador Danilo Turk and his staff. Like the preceding speakers, we pay tribute to the United Nations staff members who died in the plane accident in Kosovo last Friday. We would like to thank the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina for being here today and for the information its members have given us this morning. It is of extreme importance that four years after Dayton we are able to welcome in the Security Council, in a historic meeting, the three members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1999-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4069 (1999) · source

37. “We therefore agree with the idea of France to convene an international conference on the Great Lakes region, when the appropriate circumstances exist and under the auspices of the Organization of African Unity and the United Nations. In this regard, the information to be given to us by Ambassador Prendergast upon his return from the region will be extremely useful. I would like to conclude by paying tribute to one of the great men of Africa and of contemporary political history - former President Nyerere of Tanzania, who to his last breath fought for the cause of freedom, tolerance and respect for human dignity in Africa and throughout the world. We trust that his example will enlighten his successor in the Arusha process, a process which Mr. Nyerere helped to build with such dedication and effort.”

    1999-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4067 (1999) · source

38. “The causes of the conflict in Burundi are complex; they are not related solely to ethnic tension, and they transcend the political issue. The economic crisis is also at the heart of the problem, and cannot be ignored. We must find the appropriate mechanisms to resume economic assistance to the people of Burundi and to maintain their faith in the peace process. The question of Burundi cannot be separated from the regional context. Peace and democratic institutions in Burundi will be strengthened by the consolidation of the rule of law in all the countries of the Great Lakes region. We also do not believe that the problems affecting the region are exclusively political or security-related, or that they can be resolved in isolation.”

    1999-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4067 (1999) · source

39. “The statistics on malnutrition, infant mortality, access to basic services and health services for a large part of the population, the difficulties of daily life in the regroupement camps and the large number of refugees require no further comment on our part. The international community cannot remain indifferent and must act generously. At the same time, another subject of constant concern to us is the situation of United Nations and humanitarian personnel working in Burundi. Their safety, freedom of movement and status must be guaranteed by all the parties. In this context, we reiterate our condemnation of the attacks against United Nations personnel committed in Rutana on 12 October. We trust that the investigation ordered by the Government of Burundi will make it possible to bring those responsible to justice.”

    1999-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4067 (1999) · source

40. “The Arusha process, under the leadership of Julius Nyerere until his recent death, had begun to yield its first fruits. We consider it to be of priority that the States of the region, with the cooperation of the United Nations, choose a new mediator - an African personality of prestige and acceptable to all the parties. In order to be effective, the Arusha process must be open to those parties that have shown, or are prepared to show, their commitment to a peaceful solution to the conflict without unjustified exclusions or deliberate self-exclusion. In this context, we value the renewed commitment of the Government of Burundi to achieve a negotiated and comprehensive solution. The humanitarian situation is a subject of utmost concern to us.”

    1999-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4067 (1999) · source

41. “These attacks are a clear violation of international law. At the same time, we must express our concern at forced displacements of the rural population carried out by the Government. Once again, Mr. Fall's words describe a situation that is particularly delicate, above all in the light of the interruption of humanitarian and food assistance in the regroupement camps. We believe that both the internal partnership between the Government and the National Assembly and the Arusha process are structures of negotiation and dialogue that must be preserved and extended in spite of all the challenges. Otherwise, the political space would be taken over by the extremists, and the moderate forces, Hutu and Tutsi alike, would be marginalized. A part of the work has already been accomplished.”

    1999-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4067 (1999) · source

42. “Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to express our special gratitude to you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on the situation in Burundi. We believe it is necessary to raise the awareness of the international community regarding the problems in that country. Our comments reflect a sincere wish to encourage all the parties to find a peaceful, negotiated and inclusive solution that gives real protection to the rights, interests and legitimate aspirations of the people of Burundi in its entirety. In this context, we wish to express thanks for, and associate ourselves with, the comments made by Mr. Ibrahima Fall at the beginning of the meeting. The first step towards peace is the immediate cessation of attacks on the civilian population by the armed groups.”

    1999-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4067 (1999) · source

43. “The obligation to cooperate with the Tribunals, explicitly spelled out in their statutes, is absolute. Lack of compliance is not simply a violation of the statutes but imperils the very objectives for which these Tribunals were established. The Security Council cannot remain impassive in the face of this report and the call for action. What is at stake is the credibility of the Tribunals and the authority of the Council. We fully share the concerns that Ms. Del Ponte has just outlined. In conclusion, it seems to us that we need to underscore the fact that States cannot, for any reason whatsoever, unilaterally suspend their cooperation with the ad hoc Tribunals.”

    1999-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4063 (1999) · source

44. “But the more serious problems, those that affect the very possibility of administering justice, are related to the lack of cooperation on the part of States. It is well known that the main feature of the ad hoc Tribunals is that they lack their own coercive measures. For this reason, they fundamentally and inevitably rely on the cooperation of States. Such cooperation is essential in order to produce evidence and to ensure the arrest and transfer of persons as well as the execution of sentences. Furthermore, it should be remembered that the ad hoc Tribunals are by nature exceptional and they differ from the future International Criminal Court in that they are not complementary to national jurisdictions but have primacy over national systems.”

    1999-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4063 (1999) · source

45. “The jurisprudence and procedures of both Tribunals were taken into account in the course of the negotiations on the Rome Statute and continue to be an important frame of reference for the discussions under way in the Preparatory Commission for the International Criminal Court. Thus, they are already influencing the development of international law. Despite the fact that there are grounds for satisfaction, it is clear that both Tribunals face significant difficulties and problems, some of them related to organizational and administrative aspects which could be remedied by the Tribunals themselves. In particular, it is important to ensure proper coordination between the Tribunals in order to overcome the difficulties arising from the fact that they share the same Prosecutor and Appeals Chamber.”

    1999-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4063 (1999) · source

46. “The statistics on indictments, trials and detentions contradict the pessimism of those who predicted that the Tribunal would have a purely symbolic role in the administration of justice. We are well aware of the particular difficulties that the International Tribunal for Rwanda had to overcome in the early stages. Despite those difficulties, that Tribunal also is entering an operational stage and has issued significant judgements, including the first convictions for the crime of genocide since the Convention was adopted in 1948. As Judge Pillay informed us on Monday in the General Assembly, the Office of the Prosecutor is involved in some 90 investigations and hopes to produce some 20 indictments in 2000.”

    1999-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4063 (1999) · source

47. “Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to express my appreciation for the presence of Ms. Carla Del Ponte and for the presentation of her report to the Council. The report gives us a very clear and dramatic picture of the difficulties and challenges that the Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda face. We hope that these briefings will be repeated on a regular basis and that their format continues to be broad so as to benefit the whole membership of the Organization as well as to benefit the cause of justice and international law. Both Tribunals have completed the stage of institution building and are now fully operational and carrying out their judicial work. The Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia has exceeded original expectations.”

    1999-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4063 (1999) · source

48. “It seems to me that the time has come to look to the future. The success of UNTAET is an unprecedented challenge to the United Nations. Lastly, we wish to thank the personnel of the United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET), whose dedication and courage demonstrated the worth of United Nations personnel and the sacrifices they are willing to make. Special appreciation goes to Ambassador Marker, whose skill and experience proved to be vital at the most acute stages of the crisis. To the people and the leaders of East Timor, we reaffirm the support and confidence the Argentine Republic.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

49. “Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Briefly, I would like to join earlier speakers in recommending unanimous support for the draft resolution that we are about to adopt and that my delegation is honoured to co- sponsor. We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in East Timor contained in document S/1999/1024, proposing the creation of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), as decided in operative paragraph 1 of the draft resolution. We support the mandate as spelled out in operative paragraph 2, as well as the objectives and the structure recommended by the Secretary-General. We wish every success to the future Special Representative, who will be responsible for all aspects of the work of the United Nations in East Timor.”

    1999-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4057 (1999) · source

50. “UNAMSIL will undoubtedly give this provision the necessary scope, within its mandate, to address the legitimate concerns that Ambassador Otunnu underscored before the Council. UNAMSIL is the first in a series of large-scale peacekeeping operations that the Security Council will be creating in coming weeks. There is undoubtedly a need for a relaunching of peacekeeping operations. At the same time, if they are to fulfil their mandates properly, the United Nations must provide the necessary resources. The United Nations has an irreplaceable role to play in peacekeeping and peace-building in Sierra Leone. We believe that this draft resolution establishes the appropriate legal and political framework so that this task can be successfully fulfilled.”

    1999-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4054 (1999) · source