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Somavia

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first: 1996-01-12
most recent: 1997-12-18
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“That is why it is important that the United Nations, and in this case the Security Council, deal with these issues. The international community's concern and its wish to address this problem are reflected in many proposals inspired by the Secretary-General's "An Agenda for Peace" and in the important initiatives of a number of countries as noted earlier by the representative of the United States. The first proposal is a moratorium on the export of these weapons; many countries have unilaterally declared such moratoriums. In this connection, I recall that Chile has maintained a unilateral moratorium on the manufacture and export of anti-personnel mines for more than a decade, long predating the moratorium endorsed by the General Assembly.”
1996-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3689 (1996) · source
“We are pleased that for some time the international community has increasingly been showing its concern over anti-personnel land-mines. The figures that we have heard this morning are truly astounding: almost 70 countries throughout the world are afflicted by this scourge; 110 million mines lie planted in various parts of the world; available stocks number 100 million; 2 million to 5 million mines are laid annually, and only 100,000 are removed. There are 360 different types of anti-personnel mines in use, and 100 companies in the world produce these weapons in 55 countries. It is truly a massive, global phenomenon that falls within the purview of collective responsibility. N 0 one country in particular can be singled out, as this is occurring in all parts of the world in many companies in a large number of countries.”
1996-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3689 (1996) · source
“A land-mine is an anonymous weapon, secretly placed in the hope that someone will inadvertently step on it. As stated by the Secretary- General in his statement before the International Meeting on Mine Clearance, held in Geneva in July 1995, of concern here are real weapons of mass destruction and of perverse and insidious method, ravaging civilian populations indiscriminately, frequently long after the conflicts have concluded, as we have heard in many statements this morning. The conflict ends; the mines remain. We are discussing this issue on the understanding that, generally, it is a part of the disarmament agenda and that promotion of and agreement on necessary measures at the international level fall within the purview of the General Assembly. We are discussing today the implications for the Security Council.”
1996-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3689 (1996) · source
“Mr. Somavia (Chile)(interpretation from Spanish): One of the greatest tragedies of our time is the fact that in most of the conflicts that appear on the Security Council agenda the victims are civilians - innocent, defenceless civilians. Very often military troops of the factions or groups in conflict kill civilians of the opposing side and define their success in terms of civilian deaths. Frankly, it would be better for the purposes of world peace for those who give orders - the armed sectors of these factions - to have the courage to confront each other. But no, they are considered heroes because they kill civilians. Why am I beginning my statement with this comment? It is precisely because anti-personnel land- mines are among the deadliest instruments, and experience demonstrates that they particularly affect civilian populations.”
1996-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3689 (1996) · source
“Also important to us is the decision taken by the Council of ICAO to establish a mechanism for prior information in the case of possible actions contrary to article 3 bis, and for reporting to the ICAO. We also hope that the ICAO study on security aspects relative to the recommended standards and practices and other rules on the interception of civil aircraft will help in preventing future tragedies of this kind. We conclude with a feeling of profound sorrow at an incident we deplore, which Chile would prefer had never occurred, in the firm hope that the Council will not have to deal with such a matter again, and in full solidarity with the families of the victims.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“When confronted with the task of placing the importance of the two questions in proper perspective, it is obvious to us that human life is the supreme value which we must protect, just as we must protect the security of civil aviation in this case, by defending and reiterating the applicable norms of international law. Thus, we shall participate with our vote in the adoption of this draft resolution. But at the same time, it is our hope that this incident will allow us all to reflect, so that in the future everyone may be able to held avoid similar situations. My delegation hopes that States will take the appropriate additional measures to prevent the improper use of civil aviation, as is reaffirmed in paragraph 5 of the draft resolution.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“We have expressed our appreciation for the efforts made by ICAO's technical team, yet we recognize the difficulties faced by the team in arriving at a conclusive document because of the limitations inherent in the nature of the investigation. All that notwithstanding, we appreciate the resolution adopted by the Council of ICAO, as it provides us with important substantive elements and reaffirms principles which we deem to be fundamental. Nobody is unaware that above and beyond the factual aspects of the incidence itself, the controversy stemming from it straddles two different questions: on the one hand, the downing of unarmed civil aircraft, and on the other hand, the use of civil aviation in a manner inconsistent with the Chicago Convention.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“In that context, one of our objectives has been to reaffirm the absolute need for that norm to be respected by all States in order to ensure the proper use and security of civil aviation. With respect to the third point, we agreed that the Council, together with deploring the events, should go beyond that and ask the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to conduct an investigation of the case and transmit its conclusions to the Council. We have carefully studied this issue in the technical report, its recommendations and conclusions, and in the ICAO resolution of 27 June, which transmits it.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“As representative of a country which attaches special importance to humanitarian aspects, we could not but deeply regret the loss of four lives through the downing of two aircraft registered in the United States on 24 February last. For us it is impossible to justify these deaths, and we can only the hope that they may help avoid recurrence of such events. In connection with the second point, we have also affirmed from the outset as fundamental the need to comply with the norms of international law which govern civil aviation, and in this respect we have supported the principles and norms of the Chicago Convention of 1944, clearly establishing the validity as a norm of customary law, of article 3 bis of that Convention.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“Mr. Somavia (Chile)(interpretation from Spanish): Following an active process of consultations, this draft resolution has been put before us; we shall vote in favour of it. Ever since the regrettable incident of 24 February was brought before the Council, we have based our actions on the following basic tenets: first, we have endeavoured to express our sensitivity to the humanitarian dimension of the incident, as valuable lives were lost; secondly, we have worked for the preservation of the principles and norms of international law; and thirdly, in the sphere of procedure, we have wanted a clear investigative process that would provide us with accurate background information as to what in fact occurred. In regard to the first point, our position was clear from the first day.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“That would be a clear signal to the international community. Let us bear in mind that within three months the Secretary-General will report to us on whether progress has been made in this respect, and at that time the Security Council will again have to turn its attention to the subject and decide what subsequent steps to take. Let us hope that at that time we will have better news.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“As in other conflicts under consideration by the Security Council, their actions are fundamental. For this reason it is important that we remember them and encourage them to continue in spite of present difficulties. As we reiterate the support of the Chilean delegation for this draft resolution, we wish to point out that it gives due attention to the difficult humanitarian situation in Abkhazia. The draft resolution reaffirms the right of all refugees and displaced persons to return to their homes, condemns the ethnically motivated killings and the laying of mines, and supports the development of a programme for the protection and promotion of human rights. We hope that the parties, and above all the Abkhaz leaders, will take meaningful steps on the basis of this draft resolution.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“The leaders of Abkhazia must give serious consideration to the possibilities being afforded to the Abkhaz people to live in peace, without losing their national identity, to enjoy great internal jurisdiction, and to be able once and for all, together with all the other inhabitants of Georgia, to work for the development and well-being of the people. My delegation wishes to thank the personnel of UNOMIG for the valuable role that they are playing in Georgia as we renew the UNOMIG mandate. We thank the Commonwealth of Independent States, the group of "Friends of Georgia", the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees, the Red Cross and all the humanitarian organizations providing assistance in Georgia. We wish to highlight in particular the work of those organizations that are dealing with the humanitarian situation.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“For this purpose they have available to them the good offices of the Secretary-General through his Special Envoy, the Russian Federation in its capacity as facilitator, and the support of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. We are grateful to all of them for their endeavouring. We would like to express particular support for the steps taken by the Russian Federation and the role that it is playing in the search for a solution to this conflict. It is in a special position, from which, we are convinced, it will be able to continue to serve the purpose of peace in Georgia.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“Let us recall that in April the Georgian Parliament approved a resolution that recommended granting to Abkhazia a constitution, a parliament, executive and judicial bodies, an anthem, a flag, a coat of arms and other state attributes, in addition to exclusive areas of competence in economic, social, financial and tax spheres - all in the framework of a unitary federation within the internationally recognized borders of Georgia. It is for this reason that the draft resolution which we are considering today, and to which we give our firmest support, notes with concern the uncompromising position adopted by the Abkhaz side, and urges the parties - particularly the Abkhaz - to make substantive progress in order to achieve an appropriate political solution. Of course, the parties must resolve a key issue - the political status of Abkhazia.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“Mr. Somavia (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): It is not pleasant to have to begin an explanation of vote by expressing regret at such a long-standing lack of progress in the region. The Secretary-General's report, which we appreciate, tells us that the peace process between the Georgian and Abkhaz parties is at a standstill. Similar terms were used in previous reports. We especially regret the fact that the leaders of Abkhazia do not want to understand that the Government and Parliament of Georgia are making a significant effort to seek a solution to the problem, having offered Abkhazia broad autonomy - a situation seldom seen in similar situations.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“In conclusion, I would say that, despite the tragedies of the past, despite the slow progress towards peace, and despite all that remains to be done, Chile is firmly convinced that, given time, the leaders and people of Angola will have set the world an example of sensible and stable reconciliation. This is the time to think only of the needs and interests of the families of Angola and the communities in which they live. This process will succeed only when it has brought peace to the hearts of the people and fearlessness in looking forward to a new life of security for all.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“We believe that the draft resolution before us contains a balanced text that recognizes the progress achieved in Angola but that also emphasizes the priority, at this stage of the process, of the timely and complete fulfillment of outstanding commitments. The Government, and especially UNITA, should step up efforts to consolidate peace, because that alone will encourage the international community to provide the support necessary to overcome the massive crisis in Angola. I wish to convey my thanks for the efforts made by the United Nations personnel in the field and the workers of humanitarian organizations and for the work done by the United States of America, the Russian Federation and Portugal towards a solution of the problems afflicting Angola.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“According to this report, the amount of aid already committed - much less the quantities actually contributed - is insufficient to cover the implementation of the most urgent rehabilitation programmes, especially as regards the demobilization and socio-economic reintegration of former combatants. A climate of political stability and civil calm is therefore indispensable for attracting private capital and the support of the international community. Delays and postponements of political agreements also set back the implementation of the urgent and necessary international support so sorely needed by Angola. We all know that true peace will come when there is true development to the primary benefit of the disadvantaged sectors.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“III and the beginning of its personnel reduction so that they can act to establish a climate conducive to moving from the final cessation of hostilities to a new stage of consolidating peace through development to improve the living conditions of those who have suffered most in this civil war: the people of Angola. The economic and social challenges facing Angola are of such magnitude that they require the efforts of all the country's inhabitants, especially its leaders. The Secretary-General's report calls attention to the country's critical economic situation and the large sums that will be required to support Angola's rehabilitation.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“Accordingly, there are certain steps that are indispensable in creating a climate of confidence in the political resolve to strengthen peace and give the Angolan people hope for a safe life. These steps include the handing over of the heavy weapons, including munitions, that UNITA still possesses; the formation of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation; and the incorporation of UNITA members into State administration, Parliament and the Armed Forces. I would also mention the need to make progress towards the complete demining of the existing 10 million mines, which instil a deep sense of insecurity in anyone travelling through Angolan territory. It is important for the parties to bear in mind the approaching end of UNAVEM.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“However, and unfortunately, this progress is unfolding against a general background of delay in the fulfillment of commitments assumed by the Government and UNITA. This would explain the occasional tendency of some analysts to underrate the importance of these achievements. As we have heard in the course of this debate, the peace process has reached a critical stage. The Council and the United Nations as a whole should therefore insist on respect for the agreed timetables for achieving the objectives. That is why the parties, and UNITA in particular, must show clear proof of their willingness successfully to complete the peace process and to begin the reconstruction of Angola.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“Like others who have spoken before me, I wish very briefly to emphasize some of the achievements made in the peace process, including such fundamental aspects as the maintenance of the cease-fire; the ongoing quartering of troops of the Uniao N acional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) and the incorporation of some of its personnel into the Angolan Armed Forces; the quartering of the rapid reaction police; the promulgation of the Amnesty Law; the demining of roads; and the expansion of humanitarian assistance coverage. All of this is cause for satisfaction and should provide an important incentive to the international community for maintaining and increasing its support for Angola.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“The excellent report submitted by the Secretary- General on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III) reveals an improvement in the political situation in that country. The encouraging news in that document has been supplemented by other information provided orally by the Secretariat and other parties during discussion of this item.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“Mr. Somavia (Chile) (interpretation from French): At the outset, on behalf of Chile I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on the very effective and experienced way in which you have guided the Council's work. You, and the French team assisting you, may rely on Chile's full support in the exercise of your important functions. (spoke in Spanish) I also wish cordially to thank Egypt for its excellent and effective conduct of the presidency last month. Once again, Ambassador Elaraby demonstrated the personal and professional abilities that we all admire and which have earned such prestige for his country and himself. I congratulate the outstanding team that helped him in his work and thank them for the consideration they showed us during Egypt's exercise of the presidency.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“In conclusion, we must express our great concern over the prospect of the elections being postponed because of all this. We believe the elections are an important and fundamental step to overcome the political and ethical crisis afflicting Liberia. The absence of legitimate authority will always be a destabilizing element that must be rectified. Once control of the situation in Monrovia is restored, the highest priority should be attached to the holding of the scheduled elections so that the Liberian people itself can point the way and so that the international community can then offer its fullest support. Chile wishes to express its full solidarity with the people and the civil society of Liberia, and we consider this a moral imperative and a political responsibility of Chilean democracy.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“Furthermore, it should be clearly stated that many countries will not recognize anyone who might prevail by force in that country. Another scandalous aspect is the continued flow of weapons to Liberia. The practical result of the embargo is that weapons cost more, not that they no longer reach Liberia. Who is responsible for this? Without a doubt, it is once again the faction leaders, who prefer to devote resources to the war and not to the development of their people; without a doubt, it is the arms merchants, who epitomize immorality by profiting from people's suffering; but it is also the main weapons-producing countries, many of them seated here in the Security Council, and they must implement much stricter and more effective mechanisms to make the arms embargo a real one.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“Even when leaders do not want peace, the Security Council cannot abdicate its humanitarian responsibilities. Even if the leaders do not care about their own people, we, the international community, cannot simply wash our hands and look the other way. When there are no local structures to guarantee the safety of persons, of families and of the communities in which persons and families live, it is the international community that acquires what we might term supplementary humanitarian responsibility to fill that void. Thus, we must give strong backing to the humanitarian organizations of the United Nations, as well as to those of the private sector. The United Nations cannot abandon the people of Liberia to its fate.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“In any event, the matter of financing requires an innovative approach. It is also essential to achieve a cease-fire as soon as possible and to implement the Abuja Agreement. It is impossible to mobilize international support for a country whose leaders, at the expense of the enormous suffering of its civilian population, maintain a position of utter disregard for peace and for the international organizations committed to the work of achieving it. This explains the lack of contributions to the Liberian Trust Fund, as mentioned by the Secretary-General in his report. There can be no enthusiasm for supporting initiatives for peace if those who should take the lead in promoting them are the very ones who thwart them at every turn. The situation in Liberia is a serious test for the Security Council.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“It is obvious that ECOWAS has serious difficulties in financing ECOMOG operations and that lack of international support jeopardizes their continuation. An appeal by the Council to the international community for this purpose does not seem to be enough to overcome the problem. It may be necessary to consider forms of financing under the support plans of the Bretton Woods institutions for Liberia, or to link the development of the programmes of the United Nations system in Liberia to the fulfilment of the objectives of a cease-fire and political agreements, as provided for in the special initiative for Africa, launched by the Secretary-General only a few months ago. We should also consider the possibility of signing commitments of future reimbursements to be paid to a fund for peace in Africa.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“This effort at the African level seemed to be a new and expeditious way to deal with the problems of threats to peace, and we think that it needs to be successful, because of its twofold implications: for overcoming the problems of Liberia and for promoting the regional role in conflict resolution. As a result of the absolute lack of cooperation by the faction leaders in Liberia, there is the risk that the ECOWAS countries may decide to put an end to the work of ECOMOG in that country, which would bring about the end of the operations of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UN OMIL). The possible consequences for the civilian population lead us to request that all possible efforts be undertaken to prevent this from occurring.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“Abuses against governmental and non-governmental organizations should also be investigated, identifying the responsibilities borne by the various factions and leaders. We deem it essential to act firmly and to demand the perpetrators to assume responsibility. The impunity with which the same groups have engaged in earlier misdeeds encourages the recurrence of these types of actions. We do not want a culture of impunity to continue to develop in Liberia. The first time we made a formal statement on the activities of the United Nations Observer Mission, last January, we highlighted the importance we attach to the process of peace and reconstruction in Liberia. We also emphasized that this United Nations operation was a support activity for a regional initiative for the restoration of peace.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“The political crisis that arose at the end of March has once again undone all the political efforts undertaken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations since the beginning of this decade. Particularly unacceptable is the faction leaders' disregard for the Liberian people's aspirations for peace. There has also been an obvious lack of respect for and abuse of the United Nations, ECOWAS, the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and the international community. Among the measures to be taken should be those intended to ensure that the crimes committed against civilians and human rights Violations are investigated. The investigations should be aimed at determining the criminal and civil responsibilities of the perpetrators and at compensating the Victims for damages.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“We agree with his proposal that the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) should be extended under the conditions described in his report. We also wish to thank Mr. James Jonah for his activities in the field and all of the personnel of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations who continue to work despite the difficult situation in which they find themselves. Our gratitude also goes to the Government of the United States for its humanitarian work. The horror of the violence that has been taking place in Monrovia is confirmed by the report we have before us. The vile acts committed, especially the attacks on civilians and humanitarian assistance institutions, show utter contempt for human life.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“Mr. Somavia (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): As I am speaking for the first time in an open meeting of the Council during your presidency, Sir, allow me warmly to thank you for China's very efficient tenure of the presidency. I wish to congratulate you and your very competent team on the excellent manner in which you are leading the Council's deliberations. It is a pleasure to work under your presidency. I also wish to thank you for having convened an open debate on this question at a particularly complex moment in the development of political and social events in Liberia. We thank the Secretary-General for his report on the situation and for the efforts he has made to surmount the deep political crisis in Liberia.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“The Security Council will continue to follow developments related to the implementation of this new resolution. The terrorism of a few, or of many, cannot leave us indifferent. The Security Council must know how to act when it determines that it is occurring. We appeal to the Government of the Sudan to do everything within its power to comply with the resolution adopted today. We sincerely hope that in that way this item can be removed from the agenda of the Security Council. For all these reasons, we voted in favour of the resolution. I new resume my function as the President of the Council. There are no further speakers. The Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 7.20 pJn.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“This is not being achieved with our current practices. Sanctions regimes must be increasingly aimed at the leaders who are politically responsible, and not at the common people. In the quest for international peace and security the Security Council cannot forget its humanitarian responsibility. In this particular case, we are using diplomatic sanctions which, while they exert a considerable degree of pressure, cannot be equated with economic sanctions. Together with this, we must also say that we are deeply concerned over the statements of neighbouring countries about the activities of the Sudan in their territories. They are the countries of the region; they share borders and should, in theory, be brotherly countries. We are also concerned over the information that terrorist groups could be operating in their territories.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“The Sudan and all Governments wishing to express their views on this subject were offered our full cooperation, including the possibility of holding an open debate of the Security Council, which was not requested by any country. The draft that became today's resolution gave rise to considerable discussion of the measures to be adopted, and, as we have said on various occasions, Chile, in principle, has doubts as to the effectiveness of using sanctions. We are convinced that economic sanctions disproportionately affect the innocent and the weak rather than the leaders responsible for the reprehensible acts for which we impugn the countries. In this case, the great challenge that the Security Council still has ahead is how to apply sanctions that are effective and, at the same time, human.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“Chile listened carefully to the African members of the Security Council to find guidance with respect to the path we should follow. In that respect, we gave special consideration in the Security Council to the option of regional action, as well as to the views of the countries of the region in question, and in particular, to the views of the Organization of African Unity and its Secretary-General. We have also been guided at all times - especially now, when it has fallen to me to assume the delicate task of President of the Security Council - by the need to follow a procedure and a treatment of this question that would be fair and transparent and in which the Security Council would have all available background information and evidence.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Chile. On the occasion of the adoption of resolution 1044 (1996) on 31 January 1996, my delegation clearly stated its position concerning terrorism, which Chile condemns and repudiates. We also expressed our strongest rejection of the attempted assassination of President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. At this time we wish to reiterate what we stated on that occasion. On 11 March 1996 we received the Secretary- General's report contained in document S/ 1996/ 179. After that, the Security Council undertook a long process of consultations and negotiations. Today we have adopted a new resolution on this subject, which stems from Sudan's non-compliance with resolution 1044 (1996), which we regret.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1996/293. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Botswana, Chile, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea- Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: China, Russian Federation The President (interpretation from Spanish): The result of the vote is as follows: 13 in favour, none against and 2 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1054 (1996). The President (interpretation from Spanish): I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the 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.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Ethiopia for his kind words. The next speaker is the representative of Uganda. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“of the Permanent Mission of the Sudan to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General; S/ 1996/254 and S/1996/264, letters dated 8 April and 11 April 1996, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/ 1996/288, letter dated 15 April 1996 from the Permanent Representative of Uganda to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/ 1996/294, letter dated 12 April 1996 from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the Central African Republic to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. The first speaker is the representative of the Sudan, on Whom I now call.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“Furthermore, I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/l996/l97, S/l996/20l, letters dated 14 and 15 March 1996, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of the Sudan to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General; S/l996/226, S/l996/246, S/l996/255 and S/l996/3ll, letters dated 28 March, 4 April, 8 April and 22 April 1996, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of the Sudan to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/ 1996/271, letter dated 11 April 1996 from the Charge d'affaires a.i.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“The President (interpretation from Spanish): 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 the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to resolution 1044 (1996), document S/ 1996/ 179. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1996/293, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Botswana, Chile, Egypt, Guinea- Bissau and Honduras. I should like to draw the attention of the members to a technical correction in the English text of the draft resolution. In the second line of subparagraph 1 (a) of the operative part, insert the word "of" after the word "prosecution".”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Ethiopia, Sudan and Uganda, 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. Etefi'a (Ethiopia) and Mr. Yassin (Sudan) took seats at the Council table; Mr. Mukasa-Ssali (Uganda) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“of the impending report of the Secretzuy-Gcncral." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1996/21.”
1996-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3659 (1996) · source
“"The Security Council requests the Secretary- General, in accordance with paragraph 13 of resolution 1049 (1996), to expedite consultations with Member States concerned and the Organization of African Unity, as appropriate, on contingency planning both for the steps that might be taken to support a comprehensive dialogue and for a rapid humanitarian response in the event of widespread violence or serious deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Burundi. "The Security Council underlines its commitment The Security Council has thus concluded the present to follow events in Burundi closely and resolves to stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. consider further all relevant options for an appropriate response by the international community upon receipt The meeting rose at 12.40 pm.”
1996-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3659 (1996) · source
“The Council calls upon all Burundians to renounce the use of violence and to engage in a comprehensive dialogue to ensure a peaceful future for the people of Burundi. "The Security Council is deeply concerned at the widespread purchase and use of weapons by Burundians, in particular the laying of land-mines. "The Security Council looks forward to the recommendations of the Secretary-General in the report which it requested by 1 May 1996 on the progress towards commencement of the National Debate and other initiatives for comprehensive political dialogue and national reconciliation. The Council extends its full support for and confidence in the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and those of former President N yerere and other envoys to facilitate negotiations to resolve the present crisis.”
1996-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3659 (1996) · source