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1999-09-11

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1999-09-11

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1. “In view of this tragic situation, the Greek Government is convinced that only a strong peacekeeping presence of the international community, within the framework of the United Nations, can effectively contribute to quelling the catastrophic violence, restoring law and order and ensuring respect for the wishes of the people of East Timor, through the unimpeded implementation of the results of the ballot of 30 August. The international community should indeed spare no effort, not only to help bring back peace, security and stability in the area, but also to provide, promptly and generously, humanitarian and development aid which will enable the people of East Timor to finally reap the benefits of a normal life, to which they are entitled. We earnestly hope that today's meeting will have a catalytic influence in achieving these goals.”

   1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

2. “Violence is rampant and escalating, causing devastation and taking a heavy toll on innocent civilians, who are forced to flee their homes in great numbers. East Timor is rapidly descending into anarchy and chaos. The will of the overwhelming majority of the people of East Timor, as expressed in the popular consultation of 30 August organized by the United Nations, is being trampled upon, and so are human rights. The Indonesian Government, which is responsible for maintaining peace, security and stability, has thus far been unable to do so on its own.”

   1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

3. “Allow me first to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the duties of your high office and on the excellent manner in which you have been conducting the Council's proceedings. May I also take this opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation to your predecessor, Ambassador Martin Andj aba of Namibia. My delegation fully subscribes to the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Finland on behalf of the European Union. I wish, however, to dwell further upon a number of issues that my country considers of particular importance. The Greek Government is gravely concerned at the dramatic deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in East T imor.”

   1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source