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  1. “In the same vein, my delegation firmly supports the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH), including the International Police Task Force (IPTF), which will be entrusted with the tasks set forth in annex ll of the Peace Agreement. Its primary role in assisting in the restructuring the local police forces and the establishment of law- enforcement institutions deserve our full support. Finally, we appeal to the authorities of the two Entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to give their resolute and unreserved support, commitment and total dedication to the comprehensive implementation of the Peace Agreement in this new stage so as to make the peace, progress and well- being so long awaited by their peoples a reality.”

    1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source

  2. “While it is true that a period of consolidation is now beginning, in which the emphasis will be mainly on fulfilment of the civilian aspects of the Peace Agreements, we cannot overlook the continuing importance of the military provisions of the Agreement. We therefore welcome the creation of the Stabilization Force as the legal successor of the Implementation Force (IFOR) to fulfil the tasks stipulated in annex l-A and annex 2 of the Peace Agreement, and we express our recognition of the Member States that have committed themselves to participate in it. We are convinced that their essential involvement will be a decisive contribution to the cause of peace, as was the case in 1996 with the Implementation Force.”

    1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source

  3. “Similarly, the availability of international financial assistance has been very reasonably linked, in our judgement, to the extent of fulfilment of the Peace Agreement by all authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We note that fulfilment includes cooperation with the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, which is of particular importance to my delegation. We recall that no Member State can be exempted from the obligation to cooperate fully with the activities of the Tribunal. We believe that lasting peace and reconciliation will become possible in the Balkans only to the extent that justice can be administered, and we feel that the terrible crimes that have been repudiated by international conscience in recent years must not go unpunished.”

    1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source

  4. “However, we also believe that we should not resign ourselves to the fact that, in this initial stage, progress is not being made on many of the basic aspects of the Dayton Agreement mentioned earlier - particularly since, as time goes by, it is going to become even more difficult to make headway. We find it appropriate that the draft before says that the primary responsibility for further implementation of the peace process falls to the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina themselves, and unless they fulfil their obligations and participate actively in the reconstruction of a civil society, they cannot expect the international community to continue to bear the political, military and economic burden of the activities of implementation and reconstruction.”

    1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source

  5. “These commitments include freedom of movement, the return of refugees and displaced persons to their places of origin, an end to the harassment of minorities and respect for human rights. Generally speaking, the predominance of the forces of separation over those of integration is, unfortunately, gravely undermining the very spirit of the Dayton Agreement and seriously threatening the medium- or long-term success of the Peace Agreement. We believe that the international community is fully aware that, after four years of bitter war, complete normalization cannot be achieved in the short space of one year.”

    1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source

  6. “The holding of elections last September, with broad participation by the citizenry; the gradual establishment of new, joint multiethnic institutions; economic reconstruction; the restoration of essential public services; and internationally, mutual recognition between neighbouring States: these are all obvious steps forward. They have contributed to an improvement in the living conditions of the entire population, and they encourage the international community to persist in its efforts for peace. However, at the same time we cannot conceal our concern at the fact that certain essential commitments made in Dayton have not been implemented and continue to be delayed or to make very slow progress.”

    1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source

  7. “Peter FitzGerald; to the Commander of the Implementation Force (IFOR); and to the many men and women from various international organizations, within or outside the United Nations system, who this year have been devoting their utmost efforts to the cause of peace. We are satisfied and encouraged by the great strides made in the implementation of the peace process and by the resulting substantial improvement in the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The fact that in 1996 no human lives were lost as a result of direct military action is a relevant indicator that contrasts with those of previous years. It alone justifies the extensive resources that have been deployed.”

    1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source

  8. “Mr. Searle (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): A year has elapsed since the signature in Paris in December 1995 of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The various bodies involved in the peace process have had a chance to take stock of what has been achieved and to draw some basic conclusions to help guide the action of the international community in the months to come. On this occasion, my delegation would first like to pay tribute to the High Representative, Mr. Carl Bildt; to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Coordinator of the United Nations operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Iqbal Riza; to the Commissioner of the International Police Task Force (IPTF), Mr.”

    1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source

  9. “Anthony Nyakyi; and to all the military and civilian personnel of UNOMIL and humanitarian agencies who have been sorely tried in recent times, and who are now beginning this new stage with renewed hope.”

    1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source

  10. “For this reason, my delegation decidedly supports Italy's initiative, which has been supported by the Council and is reflected in paragraph 9 of the draft resolution before us. We hope that actions, more than promises, will enable this Council to continue to back the peace process in Liberia and that the timetable decided in Abuja will be complied with without delay so that by installing in June 1997 a new, democratically elected government, the people of Liberia will start on its long-desired path to progress, development and well-being. In conclusion, we wish to express our gratitude to the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Ambassador James Jonah; his Special Representative, Mr.”

    1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source

  11. “My delegation urges that efforts continue at all levels to ensure that that influence grows, because we are convinced that it will be the most effective manner to achieve peace and stability for all Liberians. In considering the peace process over the years, we think that it is timely to warn the leaders of the factions that they must bear clearly in mind that the international community's patience is not unlimited. The reprehensible events of last April, characterized by threats to the security of the people and the personnel of international organizations, as well as the generalized looting of property, cannot be tolerated again. Even less can we tolerate the continuation of the inhuman and barbaric practice of recruiting, training and using children in combat.”

    1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source

  12. “In the context of the new schedule for implementing the Abuja Agreement, we attach particular importance to the monitoring mechanism that enables ECOWAS to monitor compliance with the planned stages, as well as to the warning of measures that may be taken against those who might obstruct the Agreements. The statement made by the Heads of State of ECOWAS that they would not recognize any government that came to power in Liberia through the use of force is very relevant, in the view of my delegation, since that is an essential element for laying the foundation of any lasting process of peace and reconciliation. Furthermore, we welcome the designation of the new Chairperson of the Council of State, and particularly the fact that that decision reflects the increasing influence of Liberian civilian society in the peace process.”

    1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source

  13. “We appreciate the extremely valuable and effective role played by ECOWAS and the positive events that the Secretary-General relates in his latest report to the Security Council. These enable us to consider favourably at this time a three-month extension of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL), as well as to maintain the deployment of this force at appropriate levels. Furthermore, the appeal contained in the draft resolution to provide logistical and financial support so that ECOMOG can carry out its mandate is fully in keeping with the above.”

    1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source

  14. “Mr. Searle (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): On many occasions when the Security Council has met to deal with the situation in Liberia, we have had to refer to breaches of the cease-fire, to resumptions of hostilities and, in general, to continually unfulfilled agreements. My delegation hopes that we are coming to the end of that cycle of tragedies that has characterized the peace process in Liberia and that the new timetable for implementation of the Abuja Agreement, agreed to at the recent Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on 17 August, will mark the beginning of the final restoration of peace and stability to, and the reconstruction of, Liberia.”

    1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3694 (1996) · source