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“We have yet to be persuaded of the advisability of intended marginal savings as compared to the broader, and by far more important, objective of a successful peace settlement in Mozambique. The wording of resolution 898 (1994) is very clear in establishing that no reduction in the force total of ONUMOZ will be undertaken if this prevents its mandate from being effectively discharged. It is clear from this comment that my delegation would have preferred a course of action different from the one envisaged in the present draft resolution.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“The mere description of the operational activities carried out by the United Nations forces throughout Mozambique reveals their importance for the peace process. They range from the maintenance of security in the corridors, along highways and main roads, in airports and regional depots for weapons collected from both parties to the security of logistical installations. We fully share the Secretary-General's assessment that the drawdown in the infantry component is a cause for concern. The delegation of Brazil continues to hold the view that the reduction of that component of ONUMOZ is premature, as the demobilization of Mozambican troops is still in progress and the new Mozambican Defence Force is not yet fully operational.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“Dhlakama and RENAMO, the other party, will show the same political will and good faith in meeting the obligations to which they are committed under the General Peace Agreement. The peace process in Mozambique is at a crucial stage, and important elements of the Rome accord remain to be fully implemented. The support of the international community as a whole and the role of the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) bringing the peace process forward cannot be over-emphasized. The role of ONUMOZ has been vital in the political and military areas, which are intrinsically interwoven. Since the adoption of resolution 898 (1994), my delegation has been concerned over the possibility of the military component of ONUMOZ being curtailed, thus jeopardizing a peace process which, by all accounts, is very close to becoming a success story.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“Undoubtedly they all contribute to the successful implementation of the Rome accord and pave the way for a sustainable and lasting peace for a country to which Brazil is attached through ancestral, cultural and historical links. My Government would like to pay a special tribute to President Joaquim Chissano for his high political profile during the entire peace process. President Chissano's statesmanship has made possible not only the signing of the Rome accord but also its steady implementation. He has displayed the type of leadership and political wisdom capable of bringing in the other party in Mozambique and of opening a new era of peace and stability in a country which has been ravaged by war for so long. We trust that Mr.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“The Secretary-General points out a number of recent positive developments in the quest for peace since the adoption of resolution 898 (1994) last February. Among the positive results of the ongoing peace process, I should like to mention in particular the announcement by President Joaquim Chissano that general elections will take place on 27 and 28 October this year; the inauguration of the National Elections Commission; and the establishment of its provincial offices. At the same time, it is worth recalling that the assembly and the mobilization of troops are under way, as are the undertakings for the formation of the new Mozambican Defence Force. All these facts reveal that there is tangible and timely progress towards the implementation of the General Peace Agreement between the Mozambican parties.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“I listened with great interest and attention to the statement that has just been made by the Permanent Representative of Mozambique, Ambassador Pedro Comissario Afonso, in which he detailed the achievements and the remaining difficulties, and also made some recommendations regarding the peace process in Mozambique. I was interested in his comments regarding the historic events now taking place in South Africa and about the beneficial contribution those events are likely to make to the stability of other parts of southern Africa. I would like to express gratitude to the Secretary- General for his very useful and informative report on the current situation in Mozambique, contained in document S/1994/511. Such a report confirms our basic perception that the overall situation in Mozambique is evolving encouragingly.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“At the outset, I wish to congratulate you most warmly, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. Your task will not be simple at a time when this Council has an extremely busy schedule, with a number of complex issues to be considered. We are confident, none the less, that your proven diplomatic skills and outstanding qualities of leadership will guide us_ successfully throughout our deliberations. Please count on the unrestricted support of our delegation. I should also like to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Colin Keating of New Zealand, for the high quality of his work as President of the Council during last month's deliberations in equally trying circumstances.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“With its authorized reinforcement, UNPROFOR will be better equipped to carry out its broad mandate and will be in a position to contribute even further to the ultimate goal of an overall political settlement to the Bosnian conflict.”
1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3369 (1994) · source
“I wish to start by conveying a warm welcome to you, Sir, as you preside over this meeting of the Security Council. The delegation of Brazil welcomes the Security Council's adoption of resolution 914 (1994). It is indeed a positive development that the Council has agreed on the troop reinforcement suggested last month by the Secretary-General. As I have had the opportunity to stress on previous occasions, we believe that all United Nations operations must be provided with the required resources and human power to carry out the mandate assigned to them by the Security Council. Under very difficult circumstances, the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) is performing a remarkable job in the countries where it is deployed.”
1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3369 (1994) · source
“For now, let us work towards the expeditious attainment of the goals of resolution 913 (1994), which we have just adopted, and which will help stop the killing of innocent civilians and bring hostilities to a halt in the whole of Bosnia and Herzegovina, thus paving the way for an overall political settlement and lasting peace in the region.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“A continued delay in allowing the strengthening of UNPROFOR to the levels recommended by the Secretary-General will thus seem incompatible with previous decisions of the Security Council. We are ready to take the action envisaged in resolution 908 (1994) regarding further troop requirements. Nevertheless, should circumstances beyond the control of the United Nations lead to a generalization of the hostilities and entail a dramatic shift on current options regarding the use of force, or a change in the present regime regarding the entry of weapons into the territories of the former Yugoslavia, the Security Council must be prepared to review all the aspects of the United Nations presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“As a corollary to that principle, we believe that the Security Council should direct its actions as a matter of the utmost priority to facilitating the achievement of an overall negotiated settlement of the conflict. My delegation therefore welcomes endeavours to bring together the various diplomatic initiatives currently under way. Avoiding duplication, let alone dispersion, will certainly contribute to enhancing the chances of success at the negotiating table. The Brazilian Government believes that any United Nations operation, be it in the former Yugoslavia or in other parts of the world, must be provided with the necessary means and humanpower to carry out in an effective way the mandate assigned by the Security Council.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“There can be no doubt that the criminal acts committed by the Bosnian Serbs against the civilian population in Gorazde and the harassment of UNPROFOR personnel throughout the country, as well as the dubious good faith they have shown in negotiations with respect to Gorazde, must be condemned in the strongest terms. The shelling of civilian targets and the detention of United Nations personnel are appalling and intolerable violations of the most basic rules of law, deservedly denounced by the Security Council in today's resolution. All along, it has been the consistent position of the Brazilian Government that the use of force must be kept as a last resort, to be employed only under very well-defined circumstances and in strict compliance with relevant Security Council resolutions.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“The Brazilian delegation finds itself in full agreement with the main objectives of the resolution that the Security Council has just adopted. Those objectives are the attainment of a cease-fire in and around Gorazde, to be followed by a general cease-fire throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina with a view to arriving at an overall political settlement; the immediate release of all United Nations personnel; and the guarantee of unhindered freedom of movement for the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) and intensification of negotiating efforts, coupled with the coordination and convergence of the different international initiatives currently under way.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“The current extension of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) for an additional six-month period is very important, bearing in mind that it runs beyond the time of the elections. The parties should persevere in their political efforts and cooperate with UNOMIL and the ECOWAS Military Observer Group (ECOMOG) towards the full implementation of the Cotonou Agreement, which is the framework for a durable peace in Liberia. To do otherwise would send a wrong signal to the international community and put at risk a painstaking and carefully crafted peace negotiation. The Council, for its part, should continue monitoring the situation closely in order to encourage the parties in Liberia in their endeavours towards a positive settlement of the situation and to caution against any undue delay in the peace process.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“Yesterday the Council received information on the process of nominating three Cabinet members of the Transitional Government, which is an encouraging development in the peace process. Notwithstanding the progress made, outbreaks of violence, problems in delivering humanitarian assistance and the considerable number of refugees and displaced persons could still put in jeopardy all that has been achieved so far. We welcome the decision of the parties to hold free and fair elections on 7 September 1994 and urge them strictly to observe the agreed date so as to enable the peace process to move forward. As to the electoral system to be applied in these elections, we expect that the parties will decide on the system they deem would best suit the needs of the people of Liberia on the basis of effectively free and fair elections.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“Brazil voted in favour of resolution 911 (1994) because we are convinced that the Security Council should continue to lend its resolute support to the efforts to bring the parties in Liberia together and to open up a new era of peace and stability in that country. In this regard, my delegation is deeply appreciative of the untiring and creative role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Trevor Gordon-Somers. In the same vein, we commend the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for its efforts in helping to restore peace and security in Liberia. Positive steps have been taken by the parties on the implementation of the Cotonou Agreement, such as the installation of the Council of State of the Transitional Government and the start of the disarmament process.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3366 (1994) · source
“The Brazilian Government is convinced that the Council must continue to do its share in the difficult pursuit of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in Croatia, and in this sense must stand ready to do all it can to provide UNPROFOR with the means required for the fulfilment of its mandate, as well as to assist the parties in the implementation of peace agreements they have freely arrived at.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“Often under very difficult circumstances, the men and women of UNPROFOR have displayed courage and determination in the fulfilment of the Force's broad mandate, and have thus played a fundamental role in laying down the foundations for peace, a goal whose achievement depends ultimately on the parties themselves. After somewhat laborious negotiations, the Security Council has just approved unanimously the extension of UNPROFOR's mandate for a period of six months. It has also decided to authorize immediately a_ substantial reinforcement of the Force and to take action within a month on the additional troop requirements recommended by the Secretary-General. We welcome those decisions.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“But there can be no doubt that the recent developments have been generally positive. Decisions by the Governments of the United States and the Russian Federation to further their involvement in the diplomatic arena in which the United Nations and the European Union have always been, and continue to be, very active, were instrumental in the attainment of those encouraging results. The presence of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in Croatia, in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has been of crucial importance throughout, not only minimizing the very present risks of deterioration of the situation, but also in facilitating the establishment of an environment more conducive to negotiations.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“The arrangements in place regarding Sarajevo, where the situation seems to be slowly but steadily improving; the series of agreements signed between the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Bosnian Croat party and the Government of Croatia; and the cease-fire agreement recently signed between the latter and the local Serb authorities in United Nations Protected Areas are all important and concrete steps that give room for a cautious yet genuine measure of hope. We are aware that much remains to be done, including, as underlined in today's resolution, a further involvement of the Bosnian Serb party in the efforts to achieve an overall negotiated settlement. The humanitarian situation in the town of Maglaj, for instance, continues to be a matter of great concern.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“The quest for lasting peace in the territories of the former Yugoslavia has all too often seemed like a never-ending task. The volume and frequency of the decisions of the Security Council on the matter, and of resolutions, presidential statements and letters, are among the elements bearing witness to that. After years of untiring efforts by the international community, however, we may well be at the threshold of a new phase in that difficult and complex enterprise.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“Brazil fervently hopes that terrorist acts such as this one will not be allowed to succeed in derailing the peace process so painstakingly nurtured by the parties. At the same time, Brazil joins with other delegations in calling upon the Government of Israel to guarantee the safety and protection of Palestinian civilians throughout the occupied territories, including, inter alia, through a temporary international or foreign presence, which was provided for in the Declaration of Principles, within the context of the ongoing peace process. The Government of Israel should also take firm and immediate measures, including the confiscation of arms, to bring an end to the illegal acts of violence by the Israeli settlers.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“"Brazil trusts that the Government of Israel will be prepared to take the necessary measures to ensure the prevention of new acts of violence and stresses once again the need for moderation and restraint so that the peace process can be accelerated and be concluded for the benefit of all the peoples of the region." 16 Brazil associates itself with the universal condemnation of this outrageous massacre as we offer our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and to the Palestinian people. At the same time, we continue to express our support for the continuation of the peace process currently under way and we appeal to all parties to pursue vigorously the implementation of the Declaration of Principles signed by the Government of Israel and by the Palestine Liberation Organization on 13 September 1993 in Washington.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“The delegation of Brazil has lent its support to resolution 904 (1994), just adopted by the Security Council, as a clear demonstration of its revulsion at the appalling massacre of peaceful Palestinian worshippers in the Mosque of Abraham in Hebron on 25 February 1994 during the month of Ramadan. On the very day of that tragic event, the Government of Brazil issued the following press communique: "Deeply shocked by the terrorist attack which killed more than 50 Palestinians as they were praying in a mosque in the city of Hebron in the Israeli occupied territories, the Government and people of Brazil express their indignation and strong condemnation of such an unacceptable act of brutality.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“The prompt and successful conclusion of the Lusaka talks will represent the beginning of a process of Security Council Forty-ninth Year year 3350th meeting 16 March 1994 reconstruction for the entire country. We very much look forward to the moment when Angola will enter the path of peace, stability and economic and social development. Brazil is confident that we are close to that moment. We remain cautiously optimistic. We hope that a much-needed breakthrough in the peace negotiations is within reach. No party should lose sight of the fact that the grandeur of an entire people is at stake.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“Jose Eduardo Dos Santos, President of the Republic of Angola, sent to the Secretary-General on 15 March last. We note once again the firm commitment of the Government of Angola to the quest for peace and to the implementation of the resolutions of the Security Council. This reinforces our conviction that Luanda is unequivocally engaged in the process that will ultimately lead to a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Angola. In this connection, we continue to encourage the Secretary-General to proceed with the necessary contingency planning and to make his recommendations to the Council as soon as the peace process reaches its final stages. We support an adequate and continuing United Nations presence to foster peace in Angola.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“There has been an improvement in the delivery of much-needed humanitarian assistance, and although the military situation remains volatile, the intensity of hostilities has generally diminished. The peace talks continue to take place in Lusaka. We recognize and welcome the progress achieved to date, but we are deeply concerned that negotiations appear again to begin to defy the logic of peace and to go against the will of the international community on account of the persistent delays in their successful completion. My Government has consistently maintained that good faith and political will are indispensable prerequisites for true negotiations. We earnestly hope that it will be possible to keep the Lusaka talks on track and to reach soon a satisfactory conclusion. This morning we received a copy of the letter Mr.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“Alioune Blondin Beye, in order to facilitate and promote the peace talks in Lusaka, talks which are indeed crucial for the future of Angola. I wish to express gratitude to the Government of Zambia also for supporting and hosting those talks. I should like to stress the appreciation of my Government for the role played by the African countries, particularly those in the sub-region, in promoting the Angolan peace process. My delegation would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Angola, Ambassador Afonso van Dunem "Mbinda", for his statement, which underlines the need for this Council to take directly into account the views of the Government concerned. We are very grateful to him. The current assessment of the situation in Angola has certain positive aspects.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“It also seeks to point the way towards a future of peace for this war-torn country, a future based on the recognition that it is the Angolans - the people, the parties and their leadership - who bear the ultimate responsibility for creating the political basis for a viable national reconciliation. My delegation was very actively involved in the deliberations that resulted in the text of the draft resolution. The Council conducted a thorough and careful review of the relevant aspects of the situation in Angola. It benefited from an informative and thoughtful report presented by the Secretary-General, for which we are grateful. I should also like to take this opportunity to express our satisfaction at the very commendable efforts undertaken by the Secretary-General himself and by his Special Representative, Mr.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“My delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution because we strongly support the continued United Nations presence in Angola, as it contributes to the advancement of the peace process currently under negotiation. The extension of the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II) to the end of May reflects the international community's endorsement of the ongoing process and its commitment to continue supporting efforts finally to bring peace to that sister nation, to which we Brazilians feel very attached. This draft resolution places the necessary emphasis on enhancing the chances of making the political settlement an expeditious and successful process.”
1994-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3350 (1994) · source
“These displaced persons and refugees have a right to return to their permanent homes in conditions of safety. The deterioration of the humanitarian situation on the ground adds a new element of tragic urgency that deserves the prompt attention of the international community and of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The Brazilian delegation will continue to follow closely the events in Abkhazia, in the expectation that an early overall settlement of the conflict can be achieved through political negotiations in good faith by all sides concerned.”
1994-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3346 (1994) · source
“It is the view of my delegation that the principle of the territorial integrity of Georgia should remain the guideline of the negotiations. My delegation firmly believes that, in advancing the peace process, the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Georgia should be fully respected, as stated in the Council's previous resolutions on this matter. We note that early deployment of a United Nations peace-keeping operation in Abkhazia is supported by both 11 sides, though with some differences as to its modalities. We support the deployment of such an operation as a crucial element of a comprehensive settlement of the political conflict. We are deeply concerned by the reports of hundreds of thousands of displaced persons and refugees in Georgia as a result of the fighting.”
1994-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3346 (1994) · source
“The Security Council is honoured today by the presence of the Head of State of Georgia, His Excellency Mr. Eduard Shevardnadze. On behalf of the Brazilian Government, I wish to convey the warmest welcome to him. This meeting has been convened as we enter a highly important phase of the negotiations towards a comprehensive political settlement of the conflict. The international community stands ready to do its share in contributing to the achievement of this goal. In this respect, my delegation pays a tribute to the tireless diplomatic efforts exerted by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Edouard Brunner, who has played an important role in the progress achieved so far. We are also grateful to the Russian Federation for the role it is playing in its capacity of facilitator of the peace process.”
1994-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3346 (1994) · source
“This new and crucial phase we are entering should be handled with great care and attention in order that the window of opportunity for attaining lasting peace not be closed. It is essential that the international community continue to encourage the parties to pursue a fair and practical agreement which would be acceptable to all of them and could put an end to this appalling conflict. Any such solution should take into account the legitimate interests, and ensure the protection of the basic rights, of all parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source
“In resolution 900 (1994) the Security Council requests the Secretary-General to appoint a senior civilian official to draw up an overall assessment and plan of action for the restoration of essential public services in Sarajevo. We shall be looking forward to considering the report to be presented by the Secretary-General in the near future concerning ways and means for the implementation of the plan of action. Resolution 900 (1994) was the fruit of an intensive process of negotiation within the Council, and we praise the spirit of mutual accommodation that made possible its unanimous adoption. Nevertheless, the international community should not lose sight of the difficulties that still lie ahead for the full implementation of decisions taken today and on previous occasions.”
1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source
“In this connection, we also welcome the framework agreement reached between the Bosnian Government and the Bosnian Croat party in Washington. The reopening of the airport at Tuzla in the near future for relief flights will be another encouraging sign of positive movements by the parties concerned. We are aware that much remains to be done. The situation in Mostar, Vitez and Maglaj continues to be a cause for deep concern. The siege of Sarajevo should be effectively lifted in order to allow for the restoration of normal conditions of life and security to the population. In this respect, all parties must facilitate the unhindered flow of humanitarian assistance, including the provision of food, water, electricity, fuel and communications in the capital city as well as in all other areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source
“Resolution 900 (1994), which we have just adopted, represents another effort by the Security Council to lessen the suffering of the civilian population in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to promote conditions for the attainment of an overall political settlement. Brazil is encouraged by the agreements between the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and between the Bosnian Serb party and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on a cease-fire and measures related to heavy weapons in and around Sarajevo. It is our expectation that this first and, hopefully, irreversible step may spread throughout other parts of the country, bringing about the restoration of peace and security to the entire region. Brazil calls upon all the parties to continue their endeavours in this regard.”
1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source
“Let me extend my warmest congratulations to you, Sir, on your accession to the presidency of the Council. Our work this month will greatly benefit from your well-known professional skills and personal qualities. You can count on the full cooperation and support of my delegation. May I also express the deep gratitude of the delegation of Brazil for the admirable way in which Ambassador Roble Olhaye of Djibouti conducted our work during the month of February. Thanks to the adroit way in which he presided over the Council, February was a very productive period of activity for the Council.”
1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source
“As part of the efforts to ensure transparency and openness in the deliberations of the Council, Brazil sees it as absolutely essential that the membership at large, and especially those countries with a direct interest in any given matter, be provided with the opportunity to voice their views so that the Council may take them fully into account in carrying out its duties under the Charter of the United Nations.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“There must be no doubt that the attitude of each party will be decisive as the international community considers what steps will be taken next. Ultimately, it will be up to the parties to agree on the best way to settle their differences or, otherwise, to make the choice between peace and the continuation of war. Before concluding, I should like to place on record my delegation's appreciation for the fact that the Council is holding an open debate on this excruciating but very important issue.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“The security of UNPROFOR personnel continues to be a matter of serious concern. It is our understanding that in any circumstances all the appropriate measures will be taken to ensure their safety, as well as that of relief workers. We are entering a new and crucial phase in the quest for a settlement in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Important initiatives and proposals are now on the table for discussion, including the demilitarization of Sarajevo. The fact that there are considerable risks involved cannot be denied, but neither can the realization that conditions now exist for attaining a lasting peace. Previous opportunities were, unfortunately, lost after being rejected by one party or another. Now it is high time the parties seized this chance, ceased immediately all hostilities and accepted peace.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“In this connection, the most recent peace initiative of the European Union has much merit and, in our view, provides a sound basis for a fair resolution of the conflict. It deserves to be explored to the fullest. The time has come, though, for the international community to make it clear that, in addition to persevering on the diplomatic path, it has the resolve to carry out its own previous decisions aimed at curbing the fighting and supporting UNPROFOR in the performance of its broad mandate. My delegation welcomes the current close coordination between the Secretary-General and his North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) counterpart with a view to fostering the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, in accordance with resolution 836 (1993).”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Nevertheless, no matter how trying the circumstances - and, indeed, very trying they are - it is essential that the international community not lose sight of what must remain its ultimate goal: putting an end to this painful conflict through the achievement of a just and sustainable peace, acceptable to all the parties. Brazil has always stressed the need for a negotiated, freely arrived at solution to the conflict and will continue to do so. Any such solution should take into account the legitimate interests of all parties and ensure the protection of the basic rights of all people in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The logic of peace, as some have put it, must prevail over the reasoning of war. The final key to any solution is to be found in diplomacy and direct negotiations in good faith between the three warring parties, not guns.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Despite all the efforts put together by the international community, the critical work of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), the tireless dedication of the mediators of the United Nations and the European Union and the formidable accomplishments of the humanitarian agencies in delivering badly needed relief assistance, innocent civilians continue to fall victim to bullets and artillery shells in Sarajevo and other areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This meeting is being held under the impact of the bloody attack of 5 February against the central market in Sarajevo. The powerful and distressing images of that vile onslaught are still fresh in everyone's mind. The Brazilian Government and people were appalled and outraged by that horrendous criminal act, for which there can be no possible justification.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“As the Security Council meets today to discuss the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is difficult not to express a clear sense of frustration and impatience, sorrow and indignation. For almost two years the Council has been seized of the murderous conflict that rages in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dozens of resolutions have been adopted, innumerable presidential statements issued, serious diplomatic endeavours undertaken, various international conferences and meetings convened and countless agreements signed, many just to be immediately broken. All that has been to little avail. The Bosnian war has gone from the headlines to the back pages of the international press, and back, but a solution continues to elude those sincerely striving to reach peace.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“It is our firm belief that the April elections will represent a most welcome watershed in the situation in that country. We are confident that the obstacles on the road to a democratic, non-racial and united South Africa will not be unsurmountable. As a South Atlantic neighbour of South Africa, Brazil looks forward to the moment when South Africa will take its place in the partnership of the countries of the Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“In this respect, we should not fail to express our grave concern at the persistence of pockets of violence in South Africa which can undermine the electoral process. The perpetrators of acts of violence or intimidation deserve condemnation. We regret to observe that the death toll from acts of political violence is on the rise and that, although some measures have been taken to curb violence, the results are still far from reassuring. The expanded mandate of UNOMSA needs to be promptly implemented. We will support expeditious action on the part of the General Assembly so that the United Nations observers may be deployed without delay. The situation in South Africa has always been a matter of great concern to the Brazilian Governnent.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“Verification of the proper handling of ballots, the security of the vote and the timely announcement of its results will also be part of the mandate of the United Nations observers. One of the main aspects of UNOMSA's task will be its role in coordinating the activities of observers from international organizations and foreign Governments. UNOMSA will be the core of the international monitoring process. We concur with the Secretary-General's assessment that the primary responsibility for the verification of the elections as free and fair rests with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The successful outcome of the electoral process will depend primarily on the commitment of all parties concerned to the legal framework defined by the IEC and the Electoral Acts, the Independent Media Commission Act and the Independent Authority Act.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“It will range from observation of the actions of the Independent Electoral Commission and of the extent of the freedom and fairness of the electoral process, to verification of the satisfactory implementation of the various relevant Acts and of the compliance of security forces with the requirements of the relevant laws and decisions of the Transitional Executive Council, as well as confirmation that qualified voters are indeed able to exercise their right to vote. Another important task awaiting UNOMSA will be that of verifying that the actual voting takes place in an environment free of intimidation, one in which voters have free access to voting stations and the secrecy of their votes is guaranteed.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source