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1996-07-11
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  1. “We pray that the message that the Security Council will send to UNITA in particular will have the desired results. We support the draft resolution and hope that those who have the muscle to put into it will come forth, as they have indeed all this time we've been meeting here. And pray for peace and prosperity in Angola.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  2. “Who can never, ever think that in our time and moment - in this ethos of a civilized, growing world, which is taking steps into the next century - or feel that no one can abet or indeed provide or encourage the providing of mines in Angola or in any part of the world at this particular moment. Who indeed can lean back and even think about Hiroshima or Nagasaki: for this is equivalent to any mine that is planted in the wilds of Africa at this particular moment. Angola remains a jewel in the region of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Only lasting peace in Angola will enable the region to realize its dreams for peace and development. The people of Angola, in their long suffering and despair, deserve to realize this dream together with us all.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  3. “We also support all measures that the Security Council has taken, including those made pursuant to resolution 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993. The role of the international community in the situation in Angola remains vital and imperative. We pay tribute once again to the continuing efforts of the Secretary- General and his Special Representative, Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye, and all personnel of MONUA and of humanitarian organizations who have, with dedication and in the face of danger and risk to lives, met the challenges with remarkable resilience and dedication. We also wish to acknowledge the important role of the troika in the peace process. We applaud their resolve in dealing with the most delicate of situations. But alas, how can one explain the story of the replanting of the seeds of callous death called landmines.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  4. “More importantly, we would like to see the normalization of the State administration throughout Angola. The point here is this. There are so many things left undone that require UNITA action for the process to proceed smoothly. Any further deterioration of the situation will benefit no one. The people of Angola have for a long time suffered in their desire for peace and prosperity. They deserve to be given a chance. The Security Council needs to send a clear and an unequivocal message to UNITA and all enemies of peace that the international community will not stand by at this critical juncture of the peace process. In this we share the Secretary-General's views on how the international community should respond. We support his recommendations.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  5. “Little did we know then that Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNIT A) had some sinister agenda and other motives. We join others in expressing grave concern over recent developments in Angola. We would like to condemn UNITA's cowardly acts and actions which no doubt threaten the peace process. We abhor the violence and the killings. We regret deeply the intransigence of UNITA. The slow progress in the implementation of already agreed measures is a clear sign of bad faith. We would very much like to see a meeting, with a meaningful agenda, take place in Luanda between President Dos Santos and Dr. Savimbi. This meeting cannot be delayed any longer. The long- awaited transformation of UNITA' s radio VORGAN should also be accelerated.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  6. “The progress report of the Secretary General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), contained in document S/1997/640 dated 13 August 1997, with the usual objectivity brings with it the most depressing news about developments in Angola, a few weeks after we all sat here, on 30 June 1997, to witness, in hope for the prosperous future of Angola and our region, the passing of the baton from the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III) to MONUA. For many of us here, representatives of peace-loving nations, the adoption of Security Council resolution 1118 (1997) on 30 June meant more than the mere adoption of the resolution. It signified an irreversible step towards peace and reconstruction and development in Angola and the region.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  7. “I wish to associate myself with all the remarks that the distinguished Ambassador of Angola has made about yourself as President of the Security Council this month. I would also like to congratulate, with equal measure, your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Sweden, President for the month of July. Both of your countries are, of course, associated especially with Africa: yours, Sir, as part of our history, and Sweden as part of our modern history in Africa. Unfortunately, this is the most that my delegation can say by way of expressing happiness for our presence in this room today.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  8. “As an African, from an African country and from the southern region of Africa, I believe that the rebirth of Angola will strengthen the new growth and the new hope that our countries - which have for a large part of this century suffered through the problems of building up new democracies - are slowly beginning to show for democracy and human rights observers.”

    1997-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3769 (1997) · source

  9. “We specifically invite the international community to fulfil the pledges made at the 1995 Brussels Round Table Conference. We wish to conclude by once again paying tribute to the Secretary-General, to Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye, his Special Representative, to UNAVEM. III personnel and to all those who have lost their lives in this sad and tragic story, the brave that have worked tirelessly in the search for peace in Angola. The events of the last two weeks show what dedication and perseverance can do to fulfil our prayers for love and peace in Angola. It is our prayer that the renewal of the mandate of UNAVEM. III and its eventual transition will finally help to consolidate the gains already made.”

    1997-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3769 (1997) · source

  10. “But perhaps most important is a meeting between President Dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi, which would definitely add fresh impetus towards a firm and final solution, building confidence, trust and honourable commitment to the building of a new nation on our continent. My delegation strongly supports the holding of such a meeting as soon as possible. The situation in Angola has now reached its most critical and delicate stage. It is important that we should all harness our efforts to ensure that nothing goes wrong again. The international community must continue to play an important part in ensuring that Angola returns to full normalcy. We therefore support the proposal of the Secretary-General contained in paragraph 20 of his report. We also support his previous calls for financial and other assistance to Angola.”

    1997-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3769 (1997) · source

  11. “We urge both sides to continue by being magnanimous and by taking the necessary vital steps in the implementation of the remaining and outstanding aspects of the Lusaka Protocol. As the Secretary-General has rightly observed, much remains to be done. Fortunately, the essential components are attainable. All that is required is the necessary will, particularly on the part of UNITA. It is imperative that all the military and police aspects of the process be addressed resolutely. We enjoin the Joint Commission to continue playing the positive role it has assumed, especially on the question of the incorporation of UN ITA soldiers into the Angolan Armed Forces and the Angolan National Police. The other aspects of the question commented upon in paragraph 19 of the Secretary-General's report also require urgent attention.”

    1997-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3769 (1997) · source

  12. “Many of our leaders were present at the ceremony, including Malawi's own President. They witnessed the symbolic renewal by the Angolan Government and UNITA of a covenant not to allow, yet again, the people of Angola to languish in misery and despair. The international community now expects the two sides to keep their solemn promises and to take greater strides in consolidating peace, tranquillity and reconciliation throughout the whole of Angola, and in that way, also throughout our continent of Africa. There is no doubt that the developments that have taken place in that part of our region in the past two weeks have been most encouraging and augur well for the future of Angola and the region as a whole.”

    1997-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3769 (1997) · source

  13. “We would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. We also congratulate your predecessor, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Poland, who presided over Council matters last month. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III) contained in document S/ 1997/304 of 14 April 1997. Most significantly, we rejoice with the international community at the most wonderful news that has come from Angola, that beautiful country full of people whose resilience amid pain and suffering has touched many of our hearts. We are informed that the ceremony that ushered in the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation on ll April 1997 was solemn and moving.”

    1997-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3769 (1997) · source

  14. “Let me conclude by acknowledging, as we have done previously, the untiring efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye, and all UNAVEM. III personnel and humanitarian workers, whose work in very difficult circumstances has made it abundantly clear that the service for peace is a godly endeavour. We pay particular tribute to those whose lives have been lost to this noble cause. For them, and for the concern of us all, we must send a strong message to the leadership of UNITA that it is a living Angola that must be born, not the carcass of a mutilated citizenry of orphaned children, women and old men. We pray that the next time the Council meets on this issue it will be to take on the duty of rebuilding lives and rebuilding a nation.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  15. “The international community will continue, as it has in the past, to play a critical role in the successful outcome of developments in Angola. We welcome the useful analysis and recommendations set out by the Secretary-General in his report. The international community, however, cannot, with a clear conscience, abandon Angola now. Many challenges still lie ahead. We are most gratified that the Security Council is today ready to meet this challenge. We support the extension of the mandate of UNAVEM. III, as agreed by the Council this afternoon. We also support the activation of the relevant provision of resolution 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993, should UNITA continue its intransigent ways. We are therefore happy that the resolution before the Security Council has been unanimously adopted by all the member countries.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  16. “Questions relating to the selection of UN ITA soldiers and their incorporation into the armed forces, as well as to general demobilization, need to be addressed more resolutely. Once again, we appeal to all the parties concerned, particularly to UNITA, to exert extra efforts to take the necessary action that will meaningfully translate into practical results the aspirations of the Angolan people - and of all of us here, and everywhere, who believe that peace and the process of reconstruction and development in Angola cannot be delayed any longer. The African vision, during Africa's tenure of leadership of the United Nations into the twenty-first century, holds clear the resolution of this bloody conflict in historic Angola.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  17. “We are most concerned that UNITA has once again seen fit to delay the formation of the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation, contrary to the letter and spirit of the Lusaka Protocol, and against a whole wave of international public opinion. From the Southern African Development Community (SADC), from the rest of Africa, and from the international community at large come prayers for peace in this cherished African land that fed foreign explorers and was a way-station as they journeyed to the Far East. We are concerned that there are other remaining political and military aspects of the whole process which, if delayed further, would bring about a major setback to the peace process.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  18. “We extend to you, Sir, our most sincere congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. We congratulate equally your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Japan, who served as President for the month of January. The Malawi delegation has read with keen interest the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III), as contained in document S/1997/115 of 7 February 1997. We have also monitored developments in that country, which has suffered for too long, and whose people's longing for peace and tranquility cannot be denied any longer. We are very disappointed that today, on the eve of the day on which we were supposed to be celebrating the completion of the mandate of UNAVEM. III, we are, alas, in no mood for joyful ululation.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3743 (1997) · source

  19. “We urge the Security Council, in considering this matter, to remember the good work of these people and not to allow Angola to recede into violence and despair. Angola is a special jewel in the region of SADC, on whose shores, and on the shores of Mozambique at Sofala, stopped those worthies who came first to Africa from Portugal. Southern Africa is a region that is now working hard to stand as an African example of peace, good governance, stability and development. Lasting peace in Angola will enable the region to realize its dream for peace and development as we approach the next century.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

  20. “Savimbi and UNITA that the international community will no longer tolerate his and UNITA's intransigence. It was only yesterday, in the general debate of the General Assembly, that my Foreign Minister appealed to Mr. Savimbi to comply fully with the speedy implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. We do so again today, if only to echo the cries of a people yearning for peace. In making this strong appeal, we are always gratified by the good work of the United Nations personnel in Angola. We pay tribute once again to the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye, the personnel of UNAVEM. III and all the humanitarian workers who have dedicated themselves to the service of peace in Angola.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

  21. “Jonas Savimbi and UNITA are implementing the Lusaka Protocol is very disheartening to us in Malawi and to all others in the region. Malawi attended the summit meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security which was held in Luanda last week. We subscribe fully to each and every paragraph of the communique issued at the conclusion of that very important summit. It is particularly regrettable that Mr. Savimbi failed to attend the summit. But we sincerely hope that the Security Council, in its consideration of the Secretary-General's report will take due account of the voices of concern, and at the same time of the commitment to peace, that come out very clearly from the communique. The Security Council needs to send a strong and clear message to Mr.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

  22. “About three months ago, in July, when we sat in this very room to consider the Secretary-General's report of 27 June 1996 on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III), we spoke with feelings of great hope and conviction that the ray of hope at the end of the tunnel would soon be seen in Angola. We will therefore be very brief. We still have that conviction and hope, as the Angolan people have dreams and aspirations to have their misery and suffering ended. We are disturbed, however, by the gloomy picture that seems to be emerging from that part of our world, as confirmed by the Secretary-General in his report contained in document S/ 1996/827 of 4 October 1996. The reluctance with which the worthy Mr.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

  23. “We also appeal for donor support for the many needs arising from demobilization and reintegration, and in order to alleviate the socio-economic hardships that Angola is currently facing. This region knows that if South Africa was able to solve problems that touched us all, Angola too will be able to solve problems critical to the whole of Africa but also to the international community and the Security Council: problems of peace and security.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

  24. “We urge all the parties concerned, particularly UNITA, to continue abiding by the agreements reached in the Lusaka Protocol. We appeal specifically to UNITA to adhere strictly to the agreed time-frame for carrying out all measures aimed at a successful outcome for the Lusaka Protocol. The people of Angola and the region have waited so long for peace and tranquility; delay, even in terms of months, only prolongs the misery and the suffering. The peace process in Angola has reached a critical stage. It requires a concerted effort and the continued support of the international community. We therefore support the Secretary-General's recommendation for the extension of the mandate of UNAVEM. III.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

  25. “As I said before, we cry for Angola. Our region cries for Angola. We in Africa know that our tragedies cannot be played out in an arena of wasted time. The world tends to be impatient with us for some reason or other. This is an appeal to the brothers who are players in all this to realize that, after the popping of bullets, we have to uproot the mushrooms of mines that form the carpet on which humanity walks in dear Angola, maiming women, children, old fathers and mothers. These fields did not come from villages of Africa, and that is why the international community must take note of our appeal to help us to demine them. A wholesome peace cannot be achieved in Angola and the region if no corrective measures are taken to address these concerns and many others so succinctly outlined in the Secretary-General's report.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

  26. “In this regard, while acknowledging the positive developments - such as the adoption of the framework agreement on military matters, the promulgation of the Amnesty Law, the beginning of the process of incorporating UNITA military personnel into the Angolan Armed Forces and the completion of the quartering of the rapid reaction police - we continue to have many anxious moments. We must take notice of the sporadic skirmishes that have been reported in some provinces. We hear of delayed quartering, desertions and, above all, UNITA's reluctance to hand over better-quality weapons and other equipment used for military purposes. These are disturbing developments portending a spirit of irritating reluctance, a simple lack of faith or perhaps a deliberate refusal to come out openly for peace and national reconstruction.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

  27. “Angola will not be the exception. We thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM III), contained in document S/1996/503 of 27 June 1996. We pay particular tribute to him for his continuing efforts and those of his Special Representative, Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye, UNAVEM. III personnel and of all others too many to mention here, in the search for a peace that we also cherish and yearn for in Angola. We have seen the development of many positive advances towards peace. These have been acknowledged in the Secretary-General's report, and we welcome these developments. Like other nations that have spoken before us, however, we must say that we remain deeply concerned by the pace at which some of the agreed measures have been and continue to be implemented.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

  28. “My delegation would like to thank you, Sir, and the other members of the Security Council for giving us this opportunity to contribute to this very important discussion on Angola. I find it a little bit difficult to be able to say much more in thanking the previous President and yourself with respect to meetings that were closed to us, but I am sure they were done with a lot of wisdom as well. As members know, Malawi lies deep in the southern part of Africa in which the Republic of Angola also lies. The brotherhood of this region, so dear to us, has been shared in a history that has been as stormy as the Cape of Good Hope and as dark and tragic as the causes that mothered it. We speak, therefore, with feelings of great hope and conviction that the ray of light in the tunnel will soon be seen. Miracles have happened in southern Africa.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source