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1995-02-08
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  1. “It is our considered opinion that time is of the essence in UNAVEM. III's being implemented. It would indeed be a pity if we missed the boat and had to prolong the suffering of the Angolan people. We are further of the opinion that many conditions set in the draft resolution tie the hands of the Secretary-General in effectively and efficiently implementing the mandate of UNAVEM. III. In concluding my few remarks, I wish to reaffirm the solidarity of Lesotho and Africa with the people of Angola as they forge ahead to enter the next millennium as a citadel of peace and democratic stability. We hope that this body will in its wisdom find it necessary to react speedily to Africa's plea so that the brotherly people of Angola can enjoy peace and prosperity in the years ahead.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  2. “In this regard, the Kingdom of Lesotho hails the Angolan Parliament for having passed a law granting amnesty for crimes committed against the State's internal security establishments, and other offences related thereto committed in the context of the post-electoral military conflict. The humanitarian situation in Angola is desperate. A large part of Angola has been sapped of its vitality and bears the deep scars of years of war. Southern Africa, and Africa in general, would appeal to the international community to assist Angola with humanitarian aid and technical and financial support in order to ensure that the demobilized soldiers, displaced persons and refugees are socially reintegrated and that the programme of national reconstruction is implemented. At this juncture, I should like to refer to the draft resolution.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  3. “It is in this regard that we would appeal for these countries to be provided with the required logistical support through UNAVEM. III. We wish at this stage to underscore the commitment of the Angolan Government to reaching a peaceful and negotiated settlement and to complying with the letter and spirit of the Lusaka Protocol. Not only did the Lusaka Protocol mark the beginning of a critical stage towards the final resolution of the internal conflict in Angola, it also reaffirmed the conviction of the Angolan Government that there was no military solution to the post-electoral crisis in that country.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  4. “Our task here today as emissaries of the OAU Council of Ministers is to highlight the need for the United Nations to support and consolidate the peace process in Angola by prompt deployment of the third United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III) to ensure the implementation of the peace process and to act as a deterrent against any possible violations of the cease-fire that might result in a degeneration in the present situation. Already, some African States, like Zambia and Zimbabwe, have declared their preparedness to participate significantly in the peace-keeping effort by contributing troops under UNAVEM. III. We are informed that the Republic of South Africa has offered to assist in the clearing of land-mines under the umbrella of the United Nations.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  5. “This was the product of lengthy negotiations, which culminated in the agreement for a cease-fire in Angola. We welcome this move, and wish to express our hope that it will usher in a new era of peace, national reconciliation and reconstruction in Angola, and also contribute to the necessary climate for development in the entire southern African subregion. My delegation wishes to pay tribute to the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Angola, Mr. Beye, for the patient and skilful manner in which he discharged his mandate. We also wish to commend President Chiluba of the Republic of Zambia for the role he played in facilitating, and by being host to the negotiations that led to, the signing of the Lusaka Protocol.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  6. “When the Government of Angola and UN ITA signed the Bicesse Agreement on 31 May 1991 in Portugal, the whole world, particularly Africa, commended the event, which - it was thought - could bring to the Angolan people the peace, national reconciliation and democracy they had long desired. The Angolan people, in turn, demonstrated their acceptance of the objectives of that Agreement by participating enthusiastically and in an orderly manner in the legislative and presidential elections of 29 and 30 September 1992, considered free and fair by the international community. Unfortunately, the refusal by UNITA to accept the electoral verdict and the simultaneous launching of armed actions by UNITA marked yet another cruel chapter in the history of that country. We welcomed the signing of the Lusaka Protocol on 20 November 1994.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  7. “The Kingdom of Lesotho subscribes fully to the statement made by the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Malawi on behalf of the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). However, we wish to offer a few observations and views of our own. It is an honour for me, on behalf of the Government and people of Lesotho, to take this opportunity to address this body on an issue that remains of great concern to us in the southern African subregion and the African continent at large. It is of concern to us not only because it threatens the very foundations of democracy but because it again touches on the fundamental principle of the right of humanity to life.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  8. “At the outset, let me congratulate Botswana most warmly upon its assumption of the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of February. Given his well-known and tested leadership qualities and his diplomatic skills and rich experience, we have full confidence that your country's Ambassador will guide the work of the Council to a successful conclusion during his tenure of office. He can therefore count on my delegation's full support and cooperation in the discharge of his onerous international functions. Last month's President, His Excellency Mr. Cardenas, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations, discharged his duties and responsibilities with diligence, and therefore deserves commendation.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source