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Samhan

lines on the record: 159
first: 1992-11-16
most recent: 2001-04-23
sittings or episodes: 18
sources: un-security-council

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“The Security Council is therefore urgently required to adopt the measures necessary to persuade Israel to abrogate its recent decision concerning East Jerusalem and immediately to stop all its other settlement practices and legislation, including the expulsion of the inhabitants, the closure of their national institutions, the expropriation of Arab and Palestinian land and property and all the other forms of daily harassment of the Palestinian people by the occupation authorities.”
1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source
“The Israeli Govemment's continued defiance of the resolutions of the Security Council and the relevant agreements -- in total disregard of all moral norms and values, as well as the principles of the United Nations Charter and of international law -- is indeed a dangerous phenomenon. It not only undermines the peace process, but creates an abnormal environment in international . . meenn uesum non A Security Council 374m." 3 k 6 Mtu'tlzyh 1997) Fifty-second year "fin-..h relations.”
1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source
“The United Arab Emirates reiterates its full support for the demands of the Palestinian people, who reject all these unjust settlement activities in their territories, and in particular in Jerusalem, The United Arab Emirates looks forward to the full assumption by the international community and the sponsors of the peace process of their responsibilities with regard to the question of Palestine and its many facets in order to ensure Israel's compliance with its obligations under the peace agreements and the relevant resolutions of international law providing for the immediate Cessation of the establishment and expansion of Israeli settlements and the dismantling of those that exist within the occupied Palestinian and Arab territories.”
1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source
“They are provocations aimed at the Palestinian and Arab peoples and can only result in an escalation of violence and tension in the occupied Arab and Palestinian territories. They also threaten international and regional peace and security. They run counter not only to the agreements reached between the Palestinians and the Israelis, but also to internationally recognized human rights norms, the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons In Time of War, and the Hague Convention of 1907.”
1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source
“Recently, the Israeli authorities closed the offices of Palestinian national institutions. All these measures are null and void. They have also been rejected not only by the Palestinian and Arab peoples of the occupied territories, but also by all peace- loving countries and peoples of the world. Given the spiritual and cultural importance of this Holy City for the three divine religions, it should be a city of peace, tolerance and coexistence for the peoples of the region instead of a cause for war and conflict. The United Arab Emirates condemns all these Israeli infractions. We consider them to be flagrant violations of Security Council resolutions, international law, the Madrid framework and the agreements concluded by the Palestine Liberation Organization and Israel. Indeed, these measures strip the peace process of all content.”
1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source
“This Israeli scheme, aimed at the Judaization of East Jerusalem and the consolidation of the occupation is a sequel to previous settlement schemes, including the opening of the tunnel under the Haram al-Sharif by Israeli forces in defiance of Security Council resolution 1073 (1996); the demolition of the building belonging to the Butj al~Laqlaq association within the walls of the Old City; the denial of the right of residence to Palestinians; the expropiiation of their land, in particular in East Jerusalem in preparation for an illegal campaign for the absorption of thousands of new Jewish immigrants at the expense of the Palestinian people. In addition, Israeli authorities continue to isolate the city of East Jerusalem from the other cities of the West Bank and to deny Palestinians access to the Holy City.”
1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source
“The Council's consideration of this subject is an expression of the deep concern of its members regarding the grave consequences to the peace process of the Israeli decision. In particular, that decision runs counter to the clear political and legal principles reaffirmed in Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and to the principle that tenitory may not be acquired by force. All this makes it clear that such measures are both illegal and null and void.”
1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source
“Mr. Samhan (United Arab Emirates) (interpretation from Arabic): I am pleased to convey to you, Sir, on behalf of the delegation of the United Arab Emirates, our heartfelt congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We would like also to express our sincere thanks to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Kenya, for the exemplary way in which he conducted the business of the Council last month. The Security Council is meeting today to consider the decision of the Israeli Government to establish a new Jewish settlement comprising 6,500 housing units in the southern part of occupied East Jerusalem - specifically in the area of Jabal Abu Ghneim - only days before the beginning of the final status negotiations.”
1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source
“We appeal to the international community to provide without delay emergency humanitarian assistance to the people of Lebanon in order to alleviate their suffering and meet their humanitarian needs. Finally, on behalf of the Arab Group, I call upon this Council to continue to shoulder its responsibility in following the grave developments in Lebanon and to take the necessary measures to put an end to the aggression and massacres, and to undo their consequences, in accordance with international legitimacy and the provisions of international law.”
1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source
“We also wish to express our deep regret with regard to the position taken by the other members of the Council, which abstained when voting on the draft resolution, especially given the fact that the Arab Group's draft resolution is in complete accordance with the basic principles of the United Nations Charter and Security Council resolutions on the Middle East, in particular resolution 425 (1978). The elements contained in the Arab Group's draft resolution were prepared and submitted to the Council, which should have adopted it in order to send a clear message calling for the immediate cessation of Israeli aggression against Lebanon and calling upon Israel to withdraw immediately to the internationally recognized borders, in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 425 (1978).”
1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source
“The Security Council should shoulder its responsibility and do its best to preserve international peace and security. The Arab Group again reiterates the need for Israeli aggression against Lebanese territory to cease and the absolute necessity to respect fully the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon. We reiterate the need for the complete withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces to the internationally recognized borders, in accordance with Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 425 (1978). I would also like to express our sincere appreciation to all the members of the Council that supported the draft resolution submitted by the Arab Group - the Arab Republic of Egypt, China, Indonesia and Guinea-Bissau.”
1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source
“The massacres have not yet ceased, and, indeed, escalated this morning with the deliberate Israeli bombardment of a known international area, the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. That act of aggression resulted in the deaths of several soldiers in the force, in addition to the deaths of women, the elderly and unarmed children. I wish to express our deep condolences to the Government and the people of Lebanon and to the families of the fallen members of the United Nations Interim Force. On behalf of the Arab Group, I would like to reiterate our strong condemnation of this act and our call for Israel to comply fully with the norms of international humanitarian law and the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949.”
1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source
“Mr. Samhan (United Arab Emirates) (interpretation from Arabic): It gives me pleasure, as Chairman of the Arab Group for this month, to extend to you, Mr. President, our sincere appreciation for your tireless efforts in following the developments of the continued and escalating Israeli aggression against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our sister country, Lebanon. That aggression has so far resulted in the deaths of almost 200 people, in addition to hundreds of injuries and the displacement of about half a million refugees. In this context, I wish to reiterate our expression of solidarity between all Arab countries and their support for the Government and the people of Lebanon in their painful crisis.”
1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source
“This is its legitimate right under the Charter of the United Nations and relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 425 (1978). It is time for Israel to realize this and to withdraw from all Lebanese territory, pursuant to that resolution. I wish to take this opportunity to urge the international community to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Lebanon to ease the suffering of its people, suffering caused by the Israeli destruction of the economic and social infrastructure, which is vital to life, and its aggression against civilians, particularly children, the elderly and women.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3653 (1996) · source
“The members of the international community, the Security Council and the sponsors of the peace process must fully shoulder their responsibility to deter Israel from continuing its aggression against Lebanon. A resolution condemning this aggression and including the necessary measures to put an end to it should be adopted. Today the new international order is trying to support efforts for peace. However, these efforts for peace cannot lead to a just and lasting solution if the bloodshed continues under the pretext of securing Israeli borders and putting an end to acts of resistance by Lebanon. Israeli troops must withdraw completely from the territories in southern Lebanon that have been occupied since 1978. The Republic of Lebanon has resisted, and it is trying to establish its sovereignty over all its territory, including the south.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3653 (1996) · source
“These obstacles make the situation more difficult and jeopardize the objective of peace, which is the aspiration of the Arab States and of our peoples. The tragic pictures that one sees on television show a gross violation of the principles of international law and of the humanitarian covenants, pacts and principles governing the treatment of civilians in time of war. The most obvious example of this was Israel's firing at an ambulance, resulting in the deaths of two women and four children. The arbitrary bombardments of civilian regions are also a violation of humanitarian law and of the Fourth Geneva Convention. The International Committee of the Red Cross issued a statement condemning those Israeli actions, which led to the deaths of many innocent civilians.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3653 (1996) · source
“The Arab States also reaffirm Lebanon's right to defend its territory. All necessary measures will be taken to help the people of Lebanon stand up to this flagrant aggression. Israel's bombardment of the capital of Lebanon, Beirut, as well as of towns and villages, its blockade of Lebanese ports and the killing of innocent civilians, including women, children and elderly people, constitute not just a blatant violation of the security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon, which is a member of this international Organization and of the League of Arab States, but also a serious threat to peace and security in the region and in the world. These acts are also an obstacle to peace, an obstacle created by Israel because of electoral considerations and extremism.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3653 (1996) · source
“President, and to the members of the Council my thanks for having taken action in response to the request by Lebanon in order to study the serious aggression to which it has been subjected for the past week. That arbitrary aggression by Israel has resulted in half a million citizens from the southern part of Lebanon fleeing their homes and in the destruction of the civil infrastructure of dwellings. We have heard the statement by His Excellency the representative of the sister Republic of Lebanon. In his statement, he spoke in some detail of Israeli aggression against his country. I should just like to add that all of the Arab States are monitoring the Israeli aggression with great concern. We strongly condemn it, and we fully support the Government and the people of Lebanon.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3653 (1996) · source
“Mr. Samhan (United Arab Emirates) (interpretation from Arabic): The Security Council is meeting today for the second time, following the open debate held on the request of the Group of Arab States for an open meeting of the Council on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem. At this second meeting we are considering the complaint of the sister Republic of Lebanon about Israeli aggression against Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Both cases show the international concern over Israeli conduct and over its aggression against Arab States. On behalf of the United Arab Emirates and as Chairman of the Arab Group for this month, I would like to extend to you, Mr.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3653 (1996) · source
“I would also call upon the international community, especially donor countries, to provide economic support and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people to improve their living conditions and to develop a comprehensive infrastructure, in order to realize its aspiration to a decent life, like all other peoples of the world.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source
“At the same time, we call upon the Security Council to adopt a resolution calling upon Israel to desist from all these practices and to return to peaceful negotiations on all tracks, based on the relevant decisions of international legitimacy - particularly to the beginning of the negotiations on the final stage of the Palestinian track, in order to agree on the questions of Jerusalem, refugees, borders and settlements, and to enable the Palestinian people to exercise its legitimate rights, the foremost of which are their rights to self-determination and to the establishment of an independent capital in Jerusalem.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source
“In the face of these serious challenges to the peace process, we call upon the Security Council to take effective and practical measures that would ensure the realization of the inalienable national rights of the Palestinian people; the cessation of the policy of aggression, settlement and Judaization of Jerusalem; the preservation of its cultural, religious and material heritage, and demographic composition; and the lifting of the siege against the Palestinian Villages and cities.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source
“Israel's remaining outside the framework of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and its refusal so far to subject its nuclear weapons to the inspection and safeguard system of the International Atomic Energy Agency represents a continued challenge to peace and international and regional security and detracts from the credibility and universality of the NPT. The international community, represented by the Security Council, must call on the Israeli Government to accede to the Treaty in a way that is in consonance with the peace process. We also reiterate our call to declare the Middle East a zone free from all weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source
“This would represent genuine support for a confidence-building process between the countries of the region, in order to achieve the aspirations of its peoples to a comprehensive, durable and just peace. The question of security is the real concern of all the countries of the region, not only of Israel. The region is threatened not only by the manifestations of violence and tension but also by the accumulation of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons, because of the seriousness of these weapons and their potential threat to the environment and to health.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source
“It reverts to the atmosphere of war and conflict, the most recent examples of which are the acts of aggression by Israel against the Lebanese territories, which we reject. These confirmed once again the need to resume negotiations in order to avoid wasting vast financial and human resources, that could be used to achieve social and economic development in the region. Israel must deal with the new regional and international realities, which call for the withdrawal of its forces from all occupied Arab and Palestinian territories, including the city of Jerusalem, the Golan Heights and southern Lebanon, in accordance with Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 425 (1978).”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source
“The current situation requires the Security Council to shoulder its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations and immediately respond by bringing pressure to bear on the Israeli Government in order to prompt it to observe and respect the resolutions of international legitimacy and to implement fully its commitment to the peace process. This is a pressing need and a prerequisite not only for the countries and peoples of the region but for the countries and peoples of the world at large. Israel's behaviour in taking measures of collective punishment against the Palestinian people threatens the continuation of the peace process. It does not contribute to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to peace and coexistence between the countries of the region.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source
“This is in addition to freezing the Syrian and Lebanese tracks of negotiations and its deliberate attempts to obstruct the final stage of negotiations on the Palestinian track, by which it reneged on its pledges regarding the peace process. These illegal Israeli practices in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel's recent acts of aggression against Lebanon - the bombing of villages and cities, including Beirut, and threats to the civilian population - represent a clear violation of all agreements and pacts on the international level. They also lead to a situation of instability and lack of security, which threatens the peace process and the Middle East as a whole.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source
“Since late February, the Israeli occupation forces have forged a tight chain of siege and closure around the areas and cities of the West Bank and the Gaza sector, which are regarded as a single unit under the 1993 Declaration of Principles and have paralysed the movements of the Arab population to and from their cities and places of work, including holy Jerusalem. This has led to worsening hunger, poverty and unemployment, and to disease and despair. This also runs counter to the most basic norms of international humanitarian law. Our disappointment is increased by the Israeli Government's recent reimposition of military occupation in certain areas from which it had already withdrawn. It has also failed to observe its commitments to withdraw from the Arab city of Hebron.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source
“These acts are carried out without regard to the seriousness of this policy or to international commitments stemming from the series of peace agreements concluded with the Palestinian Authority over the last three years. This policy heightens our doubts and those of the international community regarding Israel's expressed intentions with respect to the peace process as a whole. It also runs counter to the new world effort to put an end to occupation and wars and to achieve the peaceful settlement of disputes on the basis of the United Nations Charter and the norms of international law.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source
“The Security Council is meeting today at the request of the Arab Group, which has always emphasized its support for the peace process in accordance with legitimate international resolutions, in particular Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 425 (1978), to discuss the situation in the occupied Arab and Palestinian territories, including Holy Jerusalem. This marks clear international recognition of the seriousness of the humanitarian, security, economic and social situation the Palestinian people are undergoing as a result of continuing Israeli Government acts of oppression, displacement, occupation, starvation and confiscation of land.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source
“Mr. Samhan (United Arab Emirates) (interpretation from Arabic): It is an honour for me, on behalf of the United Arab Emirates and in my capacity as Chairman of the Arab Group for this month, to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. There is no doubt that your experience and diplomatic skill will help the Council achieve positive results. We would also like to express our appreciation to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Botswana, for the effective and able manner in which he guided the work of the Council last month.”
1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source
“It must do all those things it now refuses to do so that the Palestinian people can realize their aspirations for a dignified and free life on an equal footing with all the peoples of the world and so that we can move the peace process forward and strategic security returns to the Middle East.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Unless Israel respects those principles and those foundations for peace, there will be no progress on any other negotiating tracks of the peace process, for the peace process is a whole that includes the implementation of rules of strategic security in the region. Of course, to this very day Israel refuses to implement such measures, as is seen in its aggression against and siege of areas of Lebanon, including attacks on the Lebanese coast, its refusal to respond to requests to accede to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and to make the Middle East a zone free of weapons of mass destruction.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“In conclusion, our delegation wishes once again to state that the achievement of a peaceful, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question and the Arab-Israeli conflict must be based on the principles of the Madrid Conference, on the principle of land for peace, and Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 425 (1978). All those resolutions call for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to be safeguarded and for a total Israeli withdrawal from all the occupied Arab territories, including the holy city of Jerusalem, the Golan Heights and southern Lebanon.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“We look forward with impatience to seeing the Council take into account all its previous resolutions, particularly resolution 465 (1980), which calls for an immediate end to the building and expansion of such settlements for the existing settlements to be dismantled and any plans to building any further settlements in the occupied Arab territories, including the holy city of Jerusalem, to be halted. The Council must deal with this matter and all its political dimensions in a constructive fashion that will enable the peace process to continue. Given the international changes now prevailing, it has become very important to keep up the responsibility of the international organizations and that of the Security Council in particular, with respect to all aspects of the Palestinian question, so that we can achieve real peace.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“We should like once again to state that we totally reject these activities by Israeli settlers, and lay the responsibility for these practices, that cannot but hinder the ongoing peace process, at the door of the Israeli Government. Our delegation wishes to express its full support for the position of the Palestinian people, who day in, day out reject the activities by the Israeli settlers in their territories as they reject other practices that are in contravention of international legitimacy and law.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“The Israeli settlement schemes reveal once again that the Israeli Government has no sincere or serious intentions regarding the ongoing Middle East peace process. They also show that Israel is following a policy of imposing a fait accompli and causing material, historical, cultural and demographic changes to the city of Jerusalem by attempting to Judaize it before the final stage of the negotiations on Jerusalem with the Palestinian party. Israeli practices, in fact, are in flagrant violation - and threaten the credibility - of the agreements between the Palestinians and the Israelis, and they are an obstacle to the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“This must be considered a flagrant violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention, and of the relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 465 (1980). The Israeli cabinet recently adopted a decision giving the go-ahead to the construction of 4,500 units in East Jerusalem, its eastern suburbs and on part of the Golan Heights. This is above and beyond the recent plan to build 15,000 new units in certain areas of Jerusalem as homes for approximately 80,000 settlers by end 1997, on the pretext of ensuring those settlers' security and stability. Israel's security pretexts should not become the principal factor in the peace process because otherwise, unless Israel follows through on its commitments and lays all its cards on the negotiating table, the peace process could stumble over pitfalls of every sort.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Despite the rather positive developments in the question of Palestine - developments that are embodied in the Declaration of Principles and subsequent agreements between the PLO and Israel - we and the international community must admit that the process that began in Madrid is going through a very rough patch as a result of the pretexts and other excuses advanced by Israel in order to avoid implementing its commitments and abiding by them. Indeed, Israel is continuing its practices of violence and terrorism, and is imposing famine on the population by besieging their territory, annexing their land and destroying their homes. Furthermore, the Israeli Government has recently begun work again on building new settlements and expanding existing ones, particularly in the holy city of Jerusalem and its suburbs.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Mr. Samhan (United Arab Emirates) (interpretation from Arabic): Sir, allow me first of all, on behalf of the delegation of the United Arab Emirates, to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your election to the presidency of the Security Council for this month. It is also my pleasure to express our sincere thanks to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Argentina, for his work as President of the Council last month.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“27 In conclusion, we reaffirm the need for the international community, and in particular the Security Council, to take firm measures to make the Serb leadership renounce their expansionist ambitions and their policy of "ethnic cleansing". Those measures should also secure the implementation of Security Council resolutions adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter, and the achievement of a just, lasting and peaceful settlement based on international legality as represented by the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the principles of international law, so that peace, security and stability can be restored to the region.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“With respect to the latter point, my country joins the majority of States represented in this international Organization in reaffirming our full support for the right of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to self- defence under Article 51 of the Charter. We are convinced that lifting the arms embargo would genuinely support future peaceful negotiations. Other goals are: increased international efforts to ensure unimpeded access for humanitarian-assistance convoys, with no obstacles placed in their way by Serb forces; and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) air strikes against the Serb aggressors in all safe areas defined in Security Council resolution 824 (1993).”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“The Security Council, particularly its permanent members, must shoulder its responsibilities under the United Nations Charter. It must take action to restore security and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the achievement of the following goals: the withdrawal of all Serb troops from all territory occupied since the beginning of the crisis; the release of all personnel of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) detained by Serb forces and the enjoyment by them of unrestricted freedom of movement in accordance with Security Council resolutions; a cease-fire, as a prelude to genuine negotiations towards a just, lasting and comprehensive political settlement guaranteeing the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political system of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the continuation of the economic embargo against Serbia and Montenegro; the lifting of the arms embargo against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is imperatively necessary.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“The Government and people of the United Arab Emirates have expressed their deep sorrow over the tribulations of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular its Muslim community, because of brazen Serb aggression. The United Arab Emirates has condemned the brutal practices of the Serb aggressors and has repeatedly called for the adoption of firm measures to deter the aggression and put an end to the crimes against humanity. We believe that a settlement of the differences between the parties must be achieved through peaceful negotiations and dialogue in accordance with the letter and the spirit of the United Nations Charter and international law. The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina poses a historic challenge to us all.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“The international community is fully aware of the manoeuvres, procrastination and prevarication to which the Serbs have resorted during the negotiating process in order to buy more time and, thus, to be able to impose their fait accompli through the perpetration of the most savage massacres, in particular in the besieged "safe areas" established by Security Council resolutions. International diplomacy has thus far been unable to arrive at solutions to the conflict, solutions that should be based on international legality and the principles of international law and that would ensure the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina while also deterring the aggressor through the non-recognition of the results of acts of aggression and the occupation of territories by force.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“The continuation of Serbian aggression would undoubtedly increase the fears of those small States that can defend their sovereignty, territorial integrity and political system only through resort to the United Nations Charter. Failure by the international community - in particular, by the Security Council - to take the steps necessary to deter this aggression would lead those States to lose confidence in the international Organization. Such a failure would also encourage States with territorial ambitions to defy the international community and to pursue aggressive policies to achieve them.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“The speakers preceding me have been unanimous in their portrayal of the tragic situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the threat it poses to international and regional peace and security, particularly in the light of the most recent Serbian attacks in the city of Gorazde. That city's inhabitants are being subjected to barbaric crimes and massacres by the Serb forces, which persist in their acts of aggression and violations of human rights, of principles of international law and of resolutions adopted by this Council. The failure of the international community to put an end to the aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina would have grave repercussions for international peace and security.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“Mr. Samhan (United Arab Emirates) (interpretation from Arabic): It gives me pleasure to express to you, Sir, on behalf of the United Arab Emirates, warm congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. We are fully confident that your well-known abilities and your diplomatic experience will contribute to the success of the Council's deliberations. It is also a pleasure for me to pay a tribute to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of the friendly country of France, for his able and effective stewardship of the business of the Council last month.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“That measure must be implemented in the context of a policy leading to the dismantling of existing settlements and the return of the settlers to Israel, in conformity with Security Council resolution 465 (1980), paragraph 6 of which calls for the dismantling of existing settlements. That is the right approach for the Israeli authorities to take if they are indeed seriously interested in achieving a just, comprehensive, peaceful settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict and the question of Palestine.”
1994-03-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3341 (1994) · source
“It must also seek the implementation of Security Council resolution 681 (1990) and appoint an international commission to investigate the circumstances under which the carnage was perpetrated in Al-Haram Al-Ibrahimi in Al-Khalil, taking whatever steps are required to enable that commission to discharge its mandate. Recent statements by Israel regarding its intention to disarm some settlers are not enough to prevent the repetition of such crimes and carnage against the Palestinian people. We therefore consider it important - indeed, necessary - that all settlers without exception be disarmed.”
1994-03-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3341 (1994) · source