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Somavia

lines on the record: 426
first: 1996-01-12
most recent: 1997-12-18
sittings or episodes: 42
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“As he told us in his extraordinary book Markings, in our times the road to sainthood necessarily leads through the world of action.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“I have focused on only one aspect of the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina because many of us are convinced that that region is symbolic in the context of this issue and that, if the challenge of national reconciliation is met with success, it will impart very important lessons to other peoples in other situations brought to this Council's attention. We trust that this will prove possible. I wish to conclude my statement by referring to the ideal of change embodied by one of the greatest figures ever produced by the United Nations: Dag Hammarskjold, who gave his life for the sake of an ideal of change. It is incumbent on us today to follow his legacy: his faith in political, economic and social change through conviction and the transforming power of the spirit, and not only as an ethical dimension of the way he lived life.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“We all know that those who dare to forsake the "official culture" always run risks in any society. That is even more difficult, however, in a society in conflict, like that of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Intimidating demagogy is unleashed against them, because those who believe in violence as a source of power deeply fear those who dare to act as sane and sensible human beings, rejecting violence and hatred in their own lives. An example of this are the media - radio, television and newspapers - in which we still see the desire to shape public opinion by discounting one's opponents and perpetuating the spirit of conflict.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“However, just as genuine forgiveness is necessary to reconciliation, the latter cannot be achieved in a society where justice is not practised. Reconciliation is not and cannot be a synonym for forgetting. I come from a country which, in other circumstances, had to meet the difficult challenge of reconciliation. Today we are beginning in my society to enjoy the fruits of that effort, having travelled a road fraught with difficulties and many tragedies. The United Nations and the Security Council can do more to encourage those people in Bosnian civil society, in community affairs, in the schools and in the workplaces who have the inner strength to break the bonds of the present and are prepared to assume the costs involved in the search for reconciliation.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“But such change can happen, and it must come from the power of the heart, from men and women who see the fulfilment of the peace process as a search for a higher goal for them as human beings. Throughout our time in the Security Council, Chile has sought to untangle the ethical dimension present in each conflict as a way of contributing to the conflict's solution. Despite the obstacles, and we realize how great they are, we must have faith that ethical values can bring about important changes. Individuals have the capacity to raise themselves above their society's conditioning factors and to transform the lives of their communities. In individual change and personal action lies the origin of the true transformation of a society.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“But what leader in his right mind can believe that future peace and stability can be based on killing innocent civilians, the use of rape as a tool of war, massive expulsions of people and total disregard for human rights? We must recognize that it is the leaders who have, to a great extent, brought the peoples of these three countries of the former Yugoslavia into conflict, and these leaders constitute - not always, but very often - an obstacle to reconciliation. One aspect of this, of course, is that we cannot forget those leaders who are responsible for war crimes and whose individual responsibility cannot be confused with that of the people to which they belong. It is extremely difficult to hope to see love and mutual understanding in a society that has gone through the fratricidal struggle that Bosnia and Herzegovina has experienced.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“The idea would be to advance an integrated treatment of this subject system-wide and to bring about proposals for actions by the corresponding intergovemmental organs. In speaking of national reconciliation, we are obliged to call for a significant degree of responsibility on the part of political and military leaders. When Serbians, Bosnians and Croatians lived peacefully on the same streets, in the same neighbourhoods, in the same cities, what need was there to poison their lives with messages of hatred and confrontation as was done? Naturally there were historical problems, memories of past conflicts, and certainly discrimination in the here and now. No one denies the problems that existed.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“In this regard, civil society and the local authorities may have some lessons to teach national Governments. There have been many experiences in many countries of conflict resolution at the local level between people on a given street, in a given community, in a given workplace, to overcome racial, religious, gender or other kinds of tensions. These experiences are far from the diplomatic sphere, but they may be closer to the real life of the people, in this case of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I should like to take this opportunity to officially request the Secretary-General to place the subject of reconciliation in conflict situations on the agenda of the forthcoming meeting of the Administrative Committee on Coordination of the United Nations organs, over which he presides.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“In our judgment, a true peace cannot be based only on a military presence and the mere implementation of political and legal instruments. The emphasis must be on achieving reconciliation, which is a process and the result of an internal transformation. Only the moral force of reconciliation will bring peace to the hearts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Unfortunately, the traditional instruments of diplomacy are inadequate to the task of tackling this problem. That is perhaps why we do not speak very much about this subject in the Security Council. However, I believe that the United Nations as a whole - not just the Security Council - must be capable of helping with specific programmes and projects to stimulate and promote national reconciliation in this type of conflict.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“How deeply rooted is the ideal of reconciliation, which is mentioned in the preamble of the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina itself? In short, can there truly be reconciliation if peace depends on an international military presence? I raise these questions because in the Security Council we are not accustomed to concerning ourselves greatly with the personal dimensions of the reconciliation process. We all know that the peace declared in the documents is not the same thing as peace in people's hearts. We are know that even the most successful implementation of political understandings that bring an end to a conflict does not erase the mistrust, doubts and resentment over atrocities committed during the fighting.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“On this occasion, I should like once again to bring to this table a human perspective, a sensitivity to what is happening to people. We would like to focus on another plane: the perspective of the men and women who live behind that collection of rules that we refer to as international agreements - those who are in the end the objects of rules that sometimes seem to them abstract and impersonal. I should like to focus my statement on the question that is in the minds of many people: what is going to happen in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the day when the troops of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) withdraw? Today there are more than 35,000 such troops. To what extent is the peace process self-sustaining? How deeply has the Peace Agreement penetrated into the hearts of the men and women of Bosnia and Herzegovina?”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“During this time, we have emphasized the Council's humanitarian responsibilities. We have emphasized the necessity of directing sanctions against political and military leaders, not against innocent people, and of ensuring respect for humanitarian organizations and workers and facilitating their access to this body. We have also stressed the need to respect international humanitarian law and to seek truth and justice when they are violated. Since the Dayton Peace Agreement, the analysis of the issue in the Council has focused primarily on the normative plane, as concerns the implementation of the Peace Agreement and its annexes. We have evaluated the application of rules. From that perspective, the focus has been the unity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its two Entities and its three peoples.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“Mr. Somavia (Chile)(interpretation from Spanish): Mr. President, allow me to express the great satisfaction I feel at seeing you, Mr. Fernando Naranjo Villalobos, presiding over the Security Council on behalf of your country, Costa Rica. Chile being a friend of Costa Rica, it is a great pleasure for me to sit with you at this table. As we begin the third year of the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement, we can see that significant progress has been made. The latest reports of the High Representative, like those of the Secretary-General, provide information about the advances achieved without overlooking the numerous and pressing challenges we still face, primarily in the sphere of the civilian aspects of the Agreement. Chile is completing a two-year period as an elected member of the Security Council.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council warns of the serious consequences of Iraq's failure to comply immediately and fully with its obligations under the relevant resolutions. The Council is determined to ensure rapid and full Iraqi compliance with the relevant resolutions and for that purpose will remain actively seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/49. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 6.15 pm.”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3828 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council recalls its demands in resolution 1134 (1997) that Iraq cooperate fully with the Special Commission in accordance with the relevant resolutions, which constitute the governing standard of Iraqi compliance. "The Security Council condemns the decision of the Government of Iraq to try to dictate the terms of its compliance with its obligation to cooperate with the Special Commission. It demands that Iraq cooperate fully, in accordance with the relevant resolutions and without conditions or restrictions, with the Special Commission in the implementation of its mandate. The Council furthermore reminds the Government of Iraq of its responsibility for the safety and security of the personnel of the Special Commission and its inspection teams.”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3828 (1997) · source
“Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the letter of 29 October 1997 from the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq to the President of the Security Council conveying the unacceptable decision of the Government of Iraq to seek to impose conditions on its cooperation with the Special Commission, thereby preventing the Special Commission from discharging its responsibilities under Security Council resolutions 687 (1991), 699 (1991), 707 (1991), 715 (1991), 1051 (1996), 1060 (1996), 1115 (1997) and 1134 (1997).”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3828 (1997) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have received photocopies of a letter dated 29 October 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting a letter of the same date from the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/1997/829.”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3828 (1997) · source
“It condemns all external interference in the Republic of the Congo, calls on all foreign forces, including mercenaries, to withdraw immediately from that country, and stresses the importance of a political settlement, national reconciliation and transitional arrangements leading to the holding of democratic and free and fair elections with the participation of all parties as soon as possible. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1.35 pm.”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source
“In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1135 (1997). The Security Council expresses its grave concern regarding the presence of Angolan armed elements in the Republic of the Congo, as reported by the Secretariat. The Security Council reaffirms the statement of its President of 16 October 1997 (S/PRST/1997/47).”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source
“At the same time, those in positions of responsibility at whom such sanctions are directed - in this case the leadership of UNITA - know that the Security Council will be prepared to review the measures adopted as soon as they act in conformity with the agreements they have made and with what the international community asks of them. Necessary measures have also been taken with respect to humanitarian issues. In conclusion, the delegation of Chile appeals to the Government of Angola, but most particularly to UNITA, to complete without further delay the outstanding aspects of the peace process and to refrain from any act that might lead to renewed hostilities. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1997/823. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source
“Nevertheless, we wish to note a matter of importance with regard to the Security Council's own work. With this group of resolutions - 1127 (1997), 1130 (1997) and the one that we are about to adopt and as in the earlier cases of Burundi and Sierra Leone, we are affirming in the Council a new and positive trend with regard to the application of sanctions. Sanctions are being aimed at the leaders responsible for situations of conflict or crisis, thereby avoiding their negative impact on innocent civilian populations. Sanctions aimed at those who bear responsibility should become the mechanism to which the Security Council has recourse whenever the need arises for such measures to be adopted.”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Chile. We agree with the Secretary-General that it would be advisable to postpone for a short time the withdrawal from Angola of United Nations military units, and with his recommendation to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) for a further three months, until 30 January 1998. We shall vote in favour of the draft resolution. We recall that in accordance with resolution 1130 (1997), tomorrow is the date for the entry into force of measures applicable to UNITA, agreed to by the Council in resolution 1127 (1997). We regret that this action is necessary and that UNITA has not taken the necessary steps to comply with the obligations set out in that resolution.”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source
“I thank the representative of Brazil for his kind words addressed to me and to the former President. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source
“I thank the representative of Angola for his kind words addressed to me and last month's President. The next speaker is the representative of Brazil. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source
“The President (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola, document S/l997/807. Members also have before them document S/ 1997/823, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. The first speaker is the representative of Angola, to whom I give the floor.”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Angola and Brazil, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Van Dunem "Mbinda" (Angola) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Amorim (Brazil) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”
1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.40 p.m.”
1997-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3826 (1997) · source
“I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1997/816. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Chile, Costa Rica, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: China, Egypt, France, Kenya, Russian Federation The President (interpretation from Spanish): The result of the voting is as follows: 10 votes in favour, none against and 5 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1134 (1997). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
1997-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3826 (1997) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
1997-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3826 (1997) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the note by the Secretary-General contained in document S/ 1997/774 transmitting the report of the Executive Chairman on the activities of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991). Members of the Council also have before them document S/1997/816, which contains the text of the draft resolution submitted by Chile, Costa Rica, Japan, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”
1997-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3826 (1997) · source
“In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1133 (1997). In order to implement this resolution, the Council requests the Secretary-General to name a Special Representative as soon as possible, and calls upon the parties to cooperate with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General throughout the implementation of the settlement plan. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.55 am.”
1997-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3825 (1997) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/ 1997/806, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
1997-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3825 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the close cooperation between UNTAES and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in expanding the long-term mission of the OSCE in Croatia. "The Security Council shares the assessment of the Secretary-General that there is sufficient time for Croatia to comply fully with its obligations and commitments before 15 January 1998 and urges the Government of Croatia to redouble its efforts in the time remaining. The Council looks forward to the next report of the Secretary-General on all aspects relevant to the peaceful reintegration of the region, due by the beginning of December." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/48. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda.”
1997-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3824 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council notes the urgent need for all local government bodies in the region, particularly the City Council of Vukovar, to commence full normal functions immediately. "The Security Council expresses its concern about the behaviour of some officers of the Transitional Police Force, and urges full cooperation with UNTAES in improving the performance of this Force. The Council approves the intention of the Secretary-General to retain United Nations civilian police and military observers at current levels to the end of the UNTAES mandate. The Council also notes the need to address concerns relating to the continuation of police monitoring functions.”
1997-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3824 (1997) · source
“It calls upon the Government of Croatia to give immediate effect to recent decisions of the Constitutional Court regarding the Law on the Temporary Takeover and Administration of Specified Property, and to take further action to promote the safe return of owners to their homes and the resolution of the issue of lost tenancy rights, including ensuring access to reconstruction assistance. "Much progress in these and other outstanding areas must be made on an urgent basis, in order for the Government of Croatia to comply fully with its obligations and create the conditions for a successful completion of UNTAES. For its part, the local Serb population must also take more active measures to participate in the reintegration process.”
1997-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3824 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council continues to note with concern that there are still many outstanding areas and issues of contention and non-compliance, which require further, urgent action from the Government of Croatia. The Council reiterates its call to the Government of Croatia to curb media attacks on ethnic groups. The Council also underlines, in particular, the importance of the removal of all legal and administrative barriers, thus allowing the accelerated voluntary two-way return of displaced persons, including their right to choose to live in the region, as well as the return of refugees.”
1997-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3824 (1997) · source
“These developments include the recent agreements relating to education, progress on the reintegration of the judiciary, the law on convalidation, moves towards recognition of pensioner service, assistance to local governments and municipalities, and provision to UNTAES of documentation on 25 war crimes cases. The Council is also encouraged by the increased cooperation with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. The Council expects the Government of Croatia to continue to build upon these positive steps and accelerate its efforts in order fully to complete these initiatives. "The Security Council welcomes the recent establishment by the Government of Croatia of a programme for national reconciliation. A final assessment of this programme must await its full and prompt implementation.”
1997-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3824 (1997) · source
“Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of 2 October 1997 (S/1997/767), on the United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (UNTAES), and agrees with its balanced and objective assessment. "The Security Council notes with approval several positive actions taken by the Government of Croatia which are contained in the report, as well as those which have occurred since the report was issued.”
1997-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3824 (1997) · source
“The President (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium, contained in document S/ 1997/767. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to documents S/ 1997/745 and S/ 1997/772, which contain the text of the letters dated 24 September and 3 October 1997, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
1997-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3824 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Croatia, Germany and Italy, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Simonovic' (Croatia) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Henze (Germany) and Mr. Falci (Italy) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
1997-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3824 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council remains ready to consider how the United Nations can further contribute to a political settlement, including the possibility of a United Nations presence, on the basis of recommendations to be provided by the Secretary-General as soon as possible." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/47. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.05 pm.”
1997-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3823 (1997) · source
“It condemns all external interference in the Republic of the Congo, including the intervention of foreign forces, in violation of the Charter of the United Nations, and calls for the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces, including mercenaries. "The Security Council reiterates the importance of a political settlement and national reconciliation and calls upon the parties to cooperate with the International Mediation Committee chaired by the President of Gabon and with the Joint United Nations/Organization of African Unity Special Envoy in reaching rapid agreement on peaceful transitional arrangements leading to the holding of democratic and free and fair elections with the participation of all parties.”
1997-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3823 (1997) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council is deeply concerned about the grave situation in the Republic of the Congo and calls for an immediate end to all hostilities. It deplores the loss of life and the deteriorating humanitarian situation and calls upon all parties to ensure the safety of the civilian population and the safe and unrestricted delivery of humanitarian assistance. "The Security Council calls upon all States in the region to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict and to avoid any actions which could exacerbate the situation.”
1997-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3823 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Republic of the Congo, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Abibi (Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
1997-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3823 (1997) · source
“2) I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1997/777. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1132 (1997). There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.50 pm.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“We hope that the members of the illegitimate junta realize that the international community is not prepared to accept coups. They should shoulder their responsibilities to the people of Sierra Leone, whom they have deprived of their legitimate Government and of regional solidarity and the international assistance necessary to move out from underdevelopment, something which is indispensable to that country. In closing, I would like to quote what the Secretary- General said in his letter to the President of the Security Council when he explained the meaning of the action we are taking today: "At stake is a great issue of principle, namely, that the efforts of the international community for democratic governance, grounded in the rule of law and respect for human rights, shall not be thwarted through illegal coups." (S/1997/776, p.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“It seems to us very important that the Secretariat of the United Nations continue to coordinate closely its activities with ECOWAS with regard to the humanitarian effect of these sanctions, as there is agreement that the United Nations should make recommendations to be applied in this matter. The Security Council will adopt today a draft resolution designed to ensure that the military junta in Sierra Leone gives up power. We are taking every step possible to ensure that these measures do not cause unnecessary harm to innocent people, but we should not lose sight of our political objective, which is that the military junta in Sierra Leone leave power and permit the restoration of the democratically elected Government.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“These include displacement of the population, deterioration of the health and food situation and collapse of basic services. Meanwhile, humanitarian needs continue to grow. The draft resolution aims to change this situation, by changing the structural humanitarian situation in Sierra Leone today. It is important to emphasize that the Security Council is increasingly moving towards imposing sanctions on leaders, not on innocent populations. At the same time, this draft resolution contains the concept of periodic review of the humanitarian situation in Sierra Leone, including the impact of sanctions.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“The Council was able to intervene at the subregional and regional levels, to the benefit of all. I believe that the way in which this draft resolution was prepared is very important, as is its content, which all speakers have highlighted. We should acknowledge that the ministerial meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Africa gave priority to the kind of relationship that should exist between the Council and the regional level. We will adopt a draft resolution which was the subject of lengthy and intense consultations, due to the nature of the measures it includes. We have received valuable information from the Department of Humanitarian Affairs, which has indicated that the May coup has had a series of grave humanitarian consequences, which continue to this day.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source
“The members of ECOWAS, for their part, took measures to reverse the situation, primarily using peaceful means to seek to achieve restoration of the democratically elected Government. Unfortunately, the military junta did not even agree to sit down at the negotiating table, at an appropriate level, to bring about a peaceful transition to constitutional order. Accordingly, ECOWAS had to adopt measures at the end of August to make the junta understand the situation it was in. Now ECOWAS has asked, through its Committee of Five, that the Security Council support its actions. The draft resolution before us, which was beginning to take shape, benefited from consultations held by the interested States, particularly the members of ECOWAS and the legitimate Government of Sierra Leone itself. There was great harmony in this action.”
1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source