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  1. “Lakhdar Brahimi, for his untiring efforts in carrying out his highly important political responsibilities as South Africa takes the path towards democracy. The resolution we have just adopted is a major step towards ensuring an expeditious countdown to the birth of true democracy in South Africa. We have supported the expansion of the mandate of UNOMSA so that it may play a significant role not only in assessing the ultimate freedom and fairness of the elections but also in monitoring the electoral process at each stage. This expanded, comprehensive mandate is challenging.”

    1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source

  2. “The Council meets here today to express the support of the international community for the initial strides in a great journey for the South African people. Political developments in South Africa and the multi-party negotiations in particular have made possible the historic decision to hold the first free and democratic elections in that country on 27 April 1994. Together with the agreement on the interim constitution and the establishment of the Transitional Executive Council and the Independent Electoral Commission, these elections are a very clear indication that peace and democratization are on an irreversible course. The United Nations must stand ready to cooperate towards this long overdue achievement. In this connection, I wish to express our thanks to the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr.”

    1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source

  3. “Representing a country that has long been supportive of the efforts leading to the dismantling of apartheid and the construction of a multiracial South Africa, my delegation welcomes the new positive trends, and we await the successful completion of the tasks still remaining to be accomplished. The task of completely eliminating the unspeakable horrors of racial discrimination is far from simple. For more than 40 years, the situation in South Africa has been thoroughly scrutinized by the relevant bodies of the United Nations as a whole and by this Council in particular. We have favoured the involvement of the Council in the promotion of a peaceful settlement of South African internal disputes. Apartheid and social and racial violence in that country have always been seen as a threat to international peace and security.”

    1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source

  4. “Now, more than ever before, the situation in South Africa is evolving in a way that gives rise to optimism - optimism that must be tempered, however, by the fact that during the year and a half that has elapsed since the adoption of Security Council resolution 772 (1992) not everything has been positive and not every step forward was unaccompanied by a step backwards. As in any complex political process, the building of a democratic, non-racial and united South Africa has taken a very long time and has been delayed for various reasons. But the current prospects are clearly positive, as the South African people prepare to take a historic step forward.”

    1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source

  5. “The unexpected inflow of Burundi refugees into Rwanda as well as allegations of cross-border military movement, as described in the report of the Secretary-General, clearly underline the complexity of the task of building the basis for a durable peace and security. It was with the same hopeful expectation that inspired us in October 1993 to agree on sending a peace-keeping Mission to Rwanda that Brazil supported the adoption of resolution 893 (1994) regarding the future of UNAMIR.”

    1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source

  6. “We have also recognized that the full and continued cooperation of all parties concerned is an essential prerequisite for a successful implementation of the Arusha Peace Agreement. We should not lose sight of the importance of the prompt establishment of a broad-based transitional Government in Rwanda as a key element of the Arusha Peace Agreement. We look forward to the successful and undelayed establishment of this transitional Government, to the holding of national elections and to the ensuing installation of the new Government in 1995. We believe that only with the new Government in place can peace and security be ultimately achieved, thus creating the conditions for economic and social development. The recent unfortunate events in Burundi have shown us how volatile the situation in that region can be.”

    1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source

  7. “We have also concluded that the early deployment of a second battalion in the demilitarized zone, as indicated by the Secretary- General, should take place promptly so as not to jeopardize UNAMIR's mandate in assuring the unimpeded continuation of the peace process in Rwanda. The Government of Brazil is aware that achieving lasting peace in the region is an urgent, although not simple, process. We remain fully committed to the continued presence of the United Nations peace-keeping Mission in Rwanda, in which Brazil is participating, on the basis of the mandate set out in resolution 872 (1993), for it serves the best interests of the peace and security of that country.”

    1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source

  8. “On the other hand, we have also examined the report of the Secretary-General, for which we are very grateful, and have reviewed the requirement for further deployment on the scale, and with the composition, recommended in his report. At this point, Brazil believes that despite a recent outbreak of tension and incidents of violence between the parties in the country, the overall objectives of the Arusha Peace Agreement are being attained. In the first 90 days since Security Council resolution 872 (1993) was adopted, there has been sufficient compliance with the provisions of that agreement, allowing enough substantive progress to be achieved towards its implementation, thus warranting the extension of UNAMIR beyond its initial period.”

    1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source

  9. “I am confident that their presence as members of the Security Council for the next two years will certainly contribute to the work of this body. My delegation is very grateful to the delegations of Cape Verde, Hungary, Japan, Morocco and Venezuela for their valuable contribution to the Council's deliberations over the past two years. It is the understanding of my Government that the deliberations of the Security Council today on Rwanda had a twofold purpose. On the one hand, we have just agreed that substantive progress has been made towards the implementation of the Arusha Peace Agreement so that the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) can be extended beyond its initial 90 days, as set out in resolution 872 (1993).”

    1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source

  10. “May I first congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the office of President of the Security Council for the month of January. Your dynamic and results- oriented leadership will ensure, I am certain, the excellent conduct of our work. You can count on the unrestricted support and cooperation of my delegation. I cannot fail to express a word of recognition on our part to Ambassador Li of China, who, with the remarkable wisdom of Chinese diplomacy, together with his diplomatic experience and well-known skill, led our work during the month of December with efficiency and with invariable courtesy. I should also like to extend my warmest welcome to the delegations of Argentina, the Czech Republic, Nigeria, Oman and Rwanda.”

    1994-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3327 (1994) · source

  11. “The unexpected inflow of Burundi refugees into Rwanda as well as allegations of cross-border military movement, as described in the report of the Secretary-General, clearly underline the complexity of the task of building the basis for a durable peace and security. It was with the same hopeful expectation that inspired us in October 1993 to agree on sending a peace-keeping Mission to Rwanda that Brazil supported the adoption of resolution 893 (1994) regarding the future of UNAMIR.”

    1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source

  12. “We have also recognized that the full and continued cooperation of all parties concerned is an essential prerequisite for a successful implementation of the Arusha Peace Agreement. We should not lose sight of the importance of the prompt establishment of a broad-based transitional Government in Rwanda as a key element of the Arusha Peace Agreement. We look forward to the successful and undelayed establishment of this transitional Government, to the holding of national elections and to the ensuing installation of the new Government in 1995. We believe that only with the new Government in place can peace and security be ultimately achieved, thus creating the conditions for economic and social development. The recent unfortunate events in Burundi have shown us how volatile the situation in that region can be.”

    1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source

  13. “We have also concluded that the early deployment of a second battalion in the demilitarized zone, as indicated by the Secretary-General, should take place promptly so as not to jeopardize UNAMIR's mandate in assuring the unimpeded continuation of the peace process in Rwanda. The Government of Brazil is aware that achieving lasting peace in the region is an urgent, although not simple, process. We remain fully committed to the continued presence of the United Nations peace-keeping Mission in Rwanda, in which Brazil is participating, on the basis of the mandate set out in resolution 872 (1993), for it serves the best interests of the peace and security of that country.”

    1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source

  14. “On the other hand, we have also examined the report of the Secretary-General, for which we are very grateful, and have reviewed the requirement for further deployment on the scale, and with the composition, recommended in his report. At this point, Brazil believes that despite a recent outbreak of tension and incidents of violence between the parties in the country, the overall objectives of the Arusha Peace Agreement are being attained. In the first 90 days since Security Council resolution 872 (1993) was adopted, there has been sufficient compliance with the provisions of that agreement, allowing enough substantive progress to be achieved towards its implementation, thus warranting the extension of UNAMIR beyond its initial period.”

    1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source

  15. “I am confident that their presence as members of the Security Council for the next two years will certainly contribute to the work of this body. My delegation is very grateful to the delegations of Cape Verde, Hungary, Japan, Morocco and Venezuela for their valuable contribution to the Council's deliberations over the past two years. It is the understanding of my Government that the deliberations of the Security Council today on Rwanda had a twofold purpose. On the one hand, we have just agreed that substantive progress has been made towards the implementation of the Arusha Peace Agreement so that the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) can be extended beyond its initial 90 days, as set out in resolution 872 (1993).”

    1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source

  16. “May I first congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the office of President of the Security Council for the month of January. Your dynamic and results- oriented leadership will ensure, I am certain, the excellent conduct of our work. You can count on the unrestricted support and cooperation of my delegation. I cannot fail to express a word of recognition on our part to Ambassador Li of China, who, with the remarkable wisdom of Chinese diplomacy, together with his diplomatic experience and well-known skill, led our work during the month of December with efficiency and with invariable courtesy. I should also like to extend my warmest welcome to the delegations of Argentina, the Czech Republic, Nigeria, Oman and Rwanda.”

    1994-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3326 (1994) · source

  17. “As a member of the Security Council, Brazil will continue to consider events in the Abkhazian region of Georgia with interest and attention and will be ready to work with other delegations on further measures that may be necessary to support the peace process, on the basis of the recommendations to be submitted in due course by the Secretary-General.”

    1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source

  18. “By authorizing the phased deployment of up to 50 additional military observers to UNOMIG, the Council once more signifies its readiness to remain directly seized of the matter and to respond promptly - but in a commensurate way and after having taken stock of new developments - to real progress achieved by the parties towards a comprehensive political settlement. The deployment of United Nations personnel to areas of conflict is always a delicate matter, and one that deserves to be considered with great caution and care. In the case of Georgia, that need is further accentuated by two important elements: the involvement of the regional organization - the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe - and the presence in the area of military personnel from a third party.”

    1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source

  19. “The signing on 1 December by the Government of Georgia and the Abkhazian side of a Memorandum of Understanding proved the approach of the Council to have been correct. That most welcome development deserved to be appropriately acknowledged, as the Council has done today by adopting resolution 892 (1993). We commend the diplomatic efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Edouard Brunner, who has been instrumental in the progress attained so far. We also recognize the very useful role played by the Government of the Russian Federation as facilitator of the peace process.”

    1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source

  20. “Like most of the international community, the Brazilian Government was dismayed by the turn of events that, last September, shook the peace process in Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia, rendering inapplicable the original mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG). At that time, even in the face of very difficult circumstances, the Security Council did not give up the hope that a negotiated settlement to the conflict could be achieved. The international community remained ready to do its share in contributing to that goal, as demonstrated by the continued presence of UNOMIG and the prospect of a continuous review of its new, more modest, mandate. That was the thrust of resolution 881 (1993), which was adopted unanomously by the Council.”

    1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source

  21. “We agree with that assessment and support that recommendation, which we think is important for the prospects of peace and security in Rwanda and in the region.”

    1993-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3324 (1993) · source

  22. “Brazil supports that peace process, and we are gratified by the fact that Brazilian military observers are a part of UNOMUR. We also welcome and commend the continuing cooperation and Support of the Government of Uganda, which is, of course, an essential aspect of this endeavour. It is appropriate that the questions raised by the Government of Uganda with regard to the administrative integration of UNOMUR within the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) have been addressed by the Secretary-General and are covered in the text of the resolution we have just adopted. The Secretary-General, on the basis of his assessment of the situation in Rwanda and along the border, has recommended the extension of UNOMUR's mandate for a period of six months.”

    1993-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3324 (1993) · source

  23. “The Brazilian Government welcomes the positive role played by the United Nations Observer Mission Uganda-Rwanda (UNOMUR) as a confidence-building factor in the Rwandese peace process. The report submitted by the Secretary" General, for which we are grateful, indicates the concrete results of UNOMUR's presence and its importance in promoting stability in the area and, hence, in facilitating the achievement of lasting peace in Rwanda. Brazil has been following with interest and expectation the implementation of the Arusha Peace Agreement, which brought a negotiated solution to the conflict in Rwanda and made it possible for that African country to start on a new road ~ this time, towards peace and national reconciliation.”

    1993-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3324 (1993) · source

  24. “We read with interest the remarks by the Secretary-General, in his report (S/26872), on the need for a possible significant expansion of the United Nations presence in Angola, should the outcome of the negotiations be the establishment of an effective and sustainable cease-fire. We encourage the Secretary-General to proceed with the necessary contingency planning and to make his recommendations to the Council as soon as he believes appropriate in the light of his efforts to promote the peace process. Brazil will be ready to work with other members of the Council to ensure prompt consideration and action to support peace and democracy in Angola.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

  25. “The draft resolution to be adopted today reaffirms the readiness of the Council to take action, at any time, to impose further measures under the Charter of the United Nations, as foreseen in operative paragraph 26 of resolution 864 (1993), if this proves to be necessary. Nevertheless, as I stated, we like to think that the signs are now positive and that such additional measures will not be required. While our eyes are now turned to Lusaka and to the expectations for definitive results in the direct negotiations, the Security Council must confirm and strengthen its unequivocal commitment not only to support such negotiations but also to contribute substantially to the implementation of an eventual agreement between the Government of Angola and UNITA.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

  26. “We understand that, as reflected in the draft resolution before the Council, such acceptance cannot but be without reservations. We further welcome the fact, also indicated by the Secretary-General, that UNITA has now accepted the content of operative paragraph 8 of resolution 864 (1993), which requires the immediate withdrawal of its forces from the locations occupied Since the resumption of hostilities. Those are positive signs, and it is our sincere hope that as the negotiations advance it will be possible to build on those initial steps and to achieve an early agreement on a cease-fire and on the full implementation of the "Acordos de Paz" and Council resolutions. It is important that the Council continue to follow closely the situation in Angola and the evolution of the peace talks.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

  27. “That confirms the importance of respect for the legal and political framework established by the Security Council for promoting peace in Angola. It is appropriate that the Lusaka talks are being conducted within that framework, as defined in the exploratory talks. We note once again the commitment of the Government of Angola to work towards peace and to implement the resolutions of the Security Council. Let me stress the importance we attach to the fact that the Secretary-General has been able to report some progress towards respect for previous Security Council resolutions on Angola. In particular, we welcome the report that UNITA has now accepted the validity of the "Acordos de Paz" and, in particular, the validity of the 1992 democratic elections, held under United Nations supervision.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

  28. “May I also express our gratitude to the Government of Zambia for supporting and hosting the talks in Lusaka. The endeavours of African countries, particularly those in the subregion, will no doubt continue to play a fundamental role in promoting the Angolan peace process and in ensuring the implementation of Security Council resolutions. Last September the Council took a significant decision by acting to adopt measures under Chapter VII aimed at preventing the continuation of UNITA's military actions, which had derailed the peace process. Since then, the situation in Angola has improved to some extent, with a reduction in the intensity of military conflict, with relative progress being made in humanitarian activities and with the resumption of peace talks.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

  29. “The Brazilian Government is encouraged by the resumption of direct talks between the Government of Angola and UNITA under the auspices of the United Nations and by the preliminary reports of some progress in the negotiations towards reinstating the implementation of the "Acordos de Paz" and resolutions of the Security Council and, hence, towards establishing an effective and sustainable cease-fire in Angola. We commend the efforts undertaken by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye, to facilitate those negotiations, which, as noted by the Secretary-General, are crucial for the future of Angola. The results achieved thus far are indeed encouraging, in particular the formal adoption of principles relevant to the establishment of a cease-fire.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

  30. “May I first of all congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the office of President of the Security Council for the month of December. Your skill and leadership are proving to be important elements in ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness and smoothness of our work. Please know that you can count on the cooperation of the Brazilian delegation. I also wish to express the Brazilian delegation's recognition of the outstanding work carried out in the busy month of November by your predecessor, Ambassador Jose Luis Jesus, a most distinguished representative of the diplomacy of the sister country of Cape Verde.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

  31. “The holding of free and democratic elections with full participation by all sectors of Salvadorian society will be the key that will make it possible to close the door once and for all on a period of anguish and disturbance and at the same time to open a new door onto a future of hope and fraternal reconciliation. The Government of Brazil believes that the peace process in El Salvador is an example of the meaningful contribution the United Nations can make to a people's efforts to solve problems that could affect the security of a region or subregion. Brazil is resolved to contribute to the success of this process and will continue to work to this end in the Security Council and in other bodies of our Organization.”

    1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source

  32. “We likewise hope that all parties will continue their efforts to ensure the full and timely implementation of all of the provisions of the Peace Accords, including those relating to the National Police, the recovery of weapons held by private individuals, the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission on the Truth, the transfer of land, and other social reintegration programmes. In El Salvador it is vital at this stage that the future should carry more weight than the past. We are faced with an unequivocal historic opportunity.”

    1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source

  33. “We are especially concerned at the recent episodes of violence - possibly politically motivated - which are reminiscent of ideas and practices of the past and completely incompatible with the new El Salvador which is to result from the Peace Accords and the choice of its people in favour of democracy and the rule of law. As noted by the Security Council in the presidential statement issued on 5 November last, such acts of violence are unacceptable and should cease immediately. The efforts already undertaken to ensure that those responsible for the recent murders are brought to trial are positive. We hope that those efforts will be pursued further and will soon yield tangible results.”

    1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source

  34. “We therefore welcome the fact that the resolution we have today considered and adopted in the Council extends the mandate of the Mission until 31 May 1994. At the same time, we take note of the comments made by the Secretary-General in his report regarding the prospects for the future of the Mission beyond that date. The latest reports on the situation in El Salvador present information that cannot fail to cause grave concern. We find particularly disquieting the observation that important aspects of the Peace Accords have not yet been fully implemented.”

    1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source

  35. “At such an important moment in the consolidation of peace in El Salvador, the Government of Brazil considers it essential for the United Nations to reaffirm its support for the peace process in that Latin American country and its pledge to contribute to the success of the process. We express our gratitude to the Secretary- General, to his Special Representative, Mr. Augusto Ramirez--Ocampo, and to the personnel of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) for their tireless efforts for peace and national reconciliation in El Salvador. Renewal of the verification activities and good offices of ONUSAL for a period of six months is indispensable if the peace process is to continue and come to a successful conclusion.”

    1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source

  36. “Mr. SARDENBERG (Brazil) (interpretation from Spanish): The peace process in El Salvador is now at a critical, politically defining moment. With the start of the electoral campaign a few days ago, the Salvadorian people is preparing for what is to be the historical culmination of this entire process: the successful holding of elections in March 1994, in fulfilment of the Peace Accords. The consolidation of peace through the free and democratic choice of the people of El Salvador will lay the foundation of a country at peace with itself and dedicated to building, through the efforts and talents of its hard-working people, a future of development and prosperity.”

    1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source

  37. “The evolution of the situation on the ground, including the progress achieved on such crucial issues as political reconciliation, disarmament and other matters, will also have a direct bearing on our deliberations. Brazil will be ready to work with other members of the Council with a view to taking the decisions and making the choices that will be required in defining, in a constructive and realistic way, the foundations for an effective and result-oriented presence of the United Nations in Somalia.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

  38. “These thoughts are essential components of the traditional and time-tested concept of peace-keeping - that is, of endeavours undertaken to help the parties ensure respect for and consolidation of peace agreements. In the near future the United Nations will be faced with important decisions concerning the situation in Somalia and the role that is to be played by the Organization in promoting peace and security in that country. This is indicated in the draft resolution, which makes provision for a fundamental review of the mandate of UNOSOM II by early February 1994. The policy options outlined by the Secretary-General in his report, as well as any further recommendation he may wish to make before the Council reconsiders the issue, will no doubt have to be taken into due account.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

  39. “Besides, the contribution that the United Nations can and must bring to promoting peace and security in Somalia can hardly be understood if it is not placed in a context of vigorous political efforts towards peace by all the Somali parties that have been involved in conflict. It has been rightly pointed out that the United Nations cannot impose peace in Somalia or anywhere else if the parties involved are not willing to make peace themselves. To them belongs the heavy responsibility of taking the steps that may be necessary to achieve a negotiated solution to their differences. It is appropriate that in that effort they be able to count on the support and assistance of the United Nations.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

  40. “It is also encouraging that greater attention is now being paid to the need to support and accelerate efforts towards national reconciliation involving all Somali parties. The initiatives taken by the States of the region, including through the Organization of African Unity, are particularly welcome. We support those initiatives, and we are hopeful that they will soon bear fruit. It is appropriate to stress, as the draft resolution does, the important links between the work of UNOSOM II and the process of national political reconciliation among the Somali parties. As indicated in resolution 865 (1993), supporting the efforts of the Somali people towards national reconciliation constitutes the highest priorities in the activities of UNOSOM II.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

  41. “In our view, the concept of a continuum from relief to rehabilitation and development applies fully in the case of Somalia. A smooth transition from emergency assistance to development, a transition unencumbered by political obstacles of any kind, is essential to prevent a repetition of the very Situation that gave rise to the urgent need for humanitarian relief. In that connection it is our understanding that paragraph 14 of the draft resolution is meant as an indication of the importance of rehabilitation and reconstruction projects in Somalia within the context of progress towards national reconciliation. The definition of guidelines or priorities for assistance by the international community for rehabilitation and reconstruction clearly does not fall within the competence of the Security Council.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

  42. “Above all, we are heartened by the fact that in many areas of the country the most immediate problems related to the humanitarian emergency have, to a large extent, been addressed. It is scarcely necessary to highlight the fact that serious problems remain. Events in Somalia over the past few months have caused deep concern. The Brazilian Government has strongly condemned the outrageous incidents of violence against UNOSOM II forces and against those working with UNOSOM II in Somalia. Those incidents have underscored the urgency of a political solution to the Somali crisis. As regards the humanitarian situation, we agree with the Secretary-General that the sustained support of the international community will be critical as the efforts of the United Nations and other organizations operating in Somalia move from relief to rehabilitation.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

  43. “The draft resolution we are considering is the result of a careful examination of the circumstances in Somalia, particularly as they relate to the work of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II). Let me express our gratitude for the input received in this process from the Secretary-General. His report on the situation in Somalia and on UNOSOM II is an extremely useful instrument that has provided us with crucial elements of judgement and that will certainly continue to be of great help in the coming months as we seek to map out the future presence of the United Nations in Somalia. We are encouraged by the positive aspects of the situation in Somalia as reflected in the report of the Secretary-General.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

  44. “We are hopeful that the work of the Commission will contribute to bringing an early and satisfactory solution to the serious problems posed by the attacks against UNOSOM II. By doing that, it will no doubt make an important contribution to the future work of the United Nations in Somalia.”

    1993-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3315 (1993) · source

  45. “Brazil gives its full support and encouragement to UNOSOM II efforts to promote the process of national political reconciliation among all Somali parties as the only real basis for an irreversible improvement in the situation in Somalia. It is our hope that Significant progress will soon be achieved in that political process. Having these considerations in mind, the Brazilian delegation supported the resolution adopted today by the Council, which authorizes the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry to investigate armed attacks that led to UNOSOM II casualties. It is particularly important that in adopting this resolution the Council act on suggestions coming from the region, notably the proposals submitted by President Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia, as contained in document S/26627.”

    1993-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3315 (1993) · source

  46. “The Brazilian delegation has expressed on various occasions our strong condemnation of the attacks perpetrated against United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) personnel in Somalia. We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our stand on that question. That UNOSOM II should be prevented from performing its mandate, which is aimed at improving the humanitarian situation in Somalia, is in itself sad, indeed tragic. That UNOSOM II personnel should be subject to attacks against their safety and against their lives is simply outrageous. Such attacks have to be prevented and have to be dealt with in a rigorous manner. Resolution 868 (1993), adopted by the Council on 29 September, established an important general framework for doing just that.”

    1993-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3315 (1993) · source

  47. “While the Security Council continues to lend its backing to the diplomatic efforts of the CSCE, it is important that the Council should remain seized of the matter and monitor the Situation closely as it develops.”

    1993-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3313 (1993) · source

  48. “The Minsk Group's adjusted timetable of urgent steps to implement Security Council resolutions has already been welcomed and commended by the Council, which has called on the parties to accept it. Acceptance of the adjusted timetable resulting from the recent Vienna meeting of the Minsk Group would significantly contribute to easing the tensions, enhancing the negotiating process and advancing the prospects of achieving a lasting peace. Today's resolution complements resolutions 822 (1993), 853 (1933) and 874 (1993). The parties and others concerned must abide fully by those resolutions, including the provisions concerning the cessation of armed hostilities and other hostile acts, and the withdrawal of occupying forces from recently occupied areas of the Azerbaijani Republic.”

    1993-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3313 (1993) · source

  49. “Moreover, all parties and others concerned, including neighbouring States, must refrain from taking any action that could result in a heightening of the tensions in the region. The Security Council has from the outset agreed to recognize the prominent role to be played by the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) in the pursuance of a negotiated solution to the conflict concerning Nagorny Karabakh. The resolution that we have just adopted confirms that the efforts made at the regional level in the context of the CSCE Minsk process continue to have our full support. It is in that framework that the best chance of achieving a lasting solution of the problems that have arisen in connection with the dispute is to be found.”

    1993-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3313 (1993) · source

  50. “As in relation to conflicts in other areas of the world, it is imperative that full attention be paid to tackling the urgent needs of the Civilian population affected by the fighting, independently of political or military considerations. All the parties and others concerned remain bound to comply with the rules of international humanitarian law and to ensure unimpeded access for humanitarian relief efforts throughout the region. In order to avoid the disquieting risks that would be involved in any further escalation of the conflict, a cease-fire must be effectively implemented and efforts must be focused on the attainment of a peaceful and negotiated settlement of all the questions arising from the dispute.”

    1993-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3313 (1993) · source