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1996-01-24
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  1. “The profound causes of the Albanian crisis, as we know, have not been completely overcome. There is a need to build a broad consensus within Albanian society so that it can recover its faith in its institutions and in the rule of law. The international community cannot be dissociated from this undertaking, which affects a country in a region where peace and stability are not always assured. The United Nations, through its agencies and relevant organs, must give assistance to the Albanian people. And the Security Council, in particular, must continue to follow closely the evolution of the situation in Albania.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  2. “As we congratulate ourselves for the success of this operation, we must not forget the long-suffering people of Albania. If developments turned out well it is because, in general, the people themselves contributed to the stabilization of their homeland. The protection force created the conditions that the Albanian people needed to establish their own democratic course. We must, therefore, congratulate them too for not having missed an opportunity, which so often happens in other cases that are considered by the Council. The Albanian people also have a great role to play in the manner in which we evaluate this success. Finally, the undeniable success of this operation must not conceal the magnitude of the tasks that face the Albanian people as they start again on the course of social peace and economic recovery.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  3. “My delegation is aware of the importance of this electoral event for the future of Albania and its institutions, and for this reason we appreciate the role played by the protection force, which was the key for ensuring tranquillity in the country, especially at polling stations, and for protecting the international observers of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The formation of a new Government before the withdrawal of the force is the clearest expression of the success of the electoral process. It is therefore clear that the decision by the Security Council to extend the mandate of the multinational protection force was a wise one. The nature of the mission of the force is also an important precedent to be considered in the event of similar situations that might be brought to the Council's attention.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  4. “We are grateful for that, and pleased that Ambassador Fulci is present with us; he has every reason to feel proud of his country. Through resolution 1114 (1997), adopted on 19 June, the Council, recognizing the decisive importance of the elections planned for the end of that month, decided to extend the mandate of the protection force so that it might continue to maintain an atmosphere of security during the final stage of the electoral process. In so doing, the Council was explicitly recognizing the neutral and impartial manner in which the force was implementing its mandate. In spite of a few isolated incidents, the two rounds of these crucial elections took place successfully, in an environment free of violence and under normal conditions.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  5. “My delegation expresses its sincere appreciation to the 11 countries that participated in the establishment of the multinational protection force, selflessly contributing to the solution of the Albanian crisis. We are especially grateful to the Government of Italy for the active steps it took to obtain the Council's decision and for its leadership in the conduct of the force. Successful operations always have many authors. That is why it is fair at this time to underscore this great contribution by Italy to the cause of peace. It had the foresight to initiate and encourage a prompt decision. It had the logistical capacity to coordinate the operational dimensions of the force and the sense of political timeliness to enable it to both act and withdraw in a timely manner.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  6. “Furthermore, in providing that protection we met the assumption that humanitarian workers, whether or not they are part of the United Nations system, have a right to expect the Security Council to be effective in protecting their lives and property. With regard to procedural aspects, we note with satisfaction the fact that coordination of the protection force with the Albanian authorities developed in a flexible way, extending to the local and police authorities. For its part, the United Nations, through the Department of Humanitarian Affairs, maintained an appropriate presence as observer in the meetings of the Steering Committee of the force. Our assessment of the work of the multinational force is clearly positive and leads us to the conclusion that the objectives of resolution 1101 (1997) were fully met.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  7. “In this context, we appreciate the fact that the force provided a secure framework for civilian and humanitarian convoys, as well as protection measures for the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund and various missions from non-governmental organizations active in Albania. As is well known, this range of measures led to a qualitative improvement in the conditions for the delivery of humanitarian assistance for the Albanian population. My delegation considers particularly valuable the fact that the force provided protection to the non-governmental organizations that requested it. We believe that providing those entities with the protection they needed was one of the basic objectives laid down in resolution 1101 (1997).”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  8. “In considering the question and adopting a resolution on it, the Council was simply shouldering its responsibilities in the humanitarian sphere. The protection force was deployed efficiently, focusing on the most sensitive areas and responding to the challenge of making possible the delivery of humanitarian assistance in a safe and timely manner. The consolidation of the presence of the force took place within the time period and modalities that were envisioned. Without doubt, its presence produced a very positive effect on the overall security situation. In spite of certain isolated incidents, the everyday activities of the Albanian population began to develop in a normal manner from that time.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  9. “By means of resolution 1101 (1997), adopted on 28 March, the Council authorized a number of Member States to establish a multinational protection force of a temporary and limited nature to facilitate the safe and prompt delivery of humanitarian assistance and to help create a secure environment for the missions of international organizations in Albania, including those providing humanitarian assistance. From the outset of consultations in the Council, Chile supported the adoption of measures appropriate to the serious crisis in Albania, aware of the need to avoid a deterioration of the situation and the spread of its effects to neighbouring countries. As resolution 1101 (1997) makes clear, the purpose of the multinational protection force was strictly humanitarian.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  10. “Mr. Somavia (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): Today's meeting has been convened to consider the results of the activities of the multinational protection force for Albania, the establishment of which was authorized by the Security Council. Responding to a request by the Governments of Albania and Italy, the Council considered the situation and determined that the crisis in that country constituted a threat to the peace and security of the region, and decided very swiftly to establish a multinational protection force.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  11. “In conclusion, we appeal to the leaders of the various factions to place the interests of the human beings, families and civilian communities of Liberia above their own political, personal, group or factional interests - legitimate though they may seem - because ultimately, as I believe all of us in this Chamber agree, only Liberia can bring peace to Liberia.”

    1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source

  12. “In View of all these considerations, we wish to support the Secretary-General's proposal and declare ourselves in favour of a new extension of UN OMIL, and, in particular, we agree with the final observations made by the Secretary-General in paragraphs 41 to 45 of his report. We believe that one last effort by the United Nations is required to consolidate the wide-ranging advances that have been made towards peace and make it possible for all these efforts to reach the desired conclusion. As we can all see, we are at a decisive point in this process. With a view to the holding of the legislative and presidential elections on 20 August next, we must maintain support for UNOMIL and strengthen the hope shared by all that peace among Liberians, with the support of the region and the international community, will be possible.”

    1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source

  13. “We especially regret the suffering of the civilian population, in particular the loss of human life, the forced displacement of citizens and the unfortunate recurrence, in a United Nations peace-keeping operation, of the use of human shields, as a result of the fighting in Tubmanburg and Kle. In this context, we wish to highlight the efforts that were under way before the latest outbreak of violence to facilitate the return of the 750,000 Liberian refugees. We must pay special tribute to the forces of ECOMOG and express our solidarity with it and our condolences for those recently killed and wounded. It is essential for ECOMOG to have a status-of-forces agreement that strengthens its security so that its deployment may be completed as soon as possible.”

    1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source

  14. “In the report we are considering today, the Secretary-General presents a somewhat chilling account of the suffering of the civilian population in Liberia, and this gives rise to our deepest concern. This deplorable resurgence of violence, together with the delay in disarmament and demobilization, is in no way in keeping with the expectations aroused by the signing of the Abuja Agreement, and it naturally casts doubt on the credibility of its signatories. It is essential that the relatively calm situation achieved before these Violations of the cease-fire be restored. But it is obvious that without displays of genuine political will to carry out successfully the peace process in Liberia, the international community would be less enthusiastic about maintaining support for the activities required to do so.”

    1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source

  15. “Thus, from the standpoint of the United Nations, this three-pronged design is the best one for the Organization's intervention in areas of conflict. However, as always and as has been made clear by the analysis of the situation we have heard this morning reality is much more complex than the design. However, we must point out that, considering the situation that obtained in the country in the recent past, the peace process was making relatively good progress, even with the delays and setbacks that we all acknowledge, towards the elections to be held in August 1996. This is why, in addition to the hopes raised by the circumstances I have mentioned, we must express immense regret at the acts of violence that have occurred since 28 December and the shadow of mistrust they have cast.”

    1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source

  16. “Secondly, the African region, through the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and the political follow-up of the situation by friendly, concerned countries, such as Ghana and Nigeria, among others, has made a direct commitment to the peace aspirations of the people of Liberia. Thirdly and finally, the international community, through UNOMIL, humanitarian cooperation, support for the needs of economic and social development and the monitoring of human rights and the electoral process, inter alia, is strengthening national and regional efforts. In this context, the Secretary-General' 5 Special Representative, Ambassador Nyakyi, has been of fundamental importance.”

    1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source

  17. “This being the first time we have made a formal statement on the activities of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL), I wish to emphasize the enormous importance we attach to the peace process and to reconstruction in Liberia. This national and regional effort supported by the United Nations has, in general, shown positive results, and, until the occurrence of the recent events on which I shall comment later, it symbolized the way in which complementary regional, national and international efforts can be coordinated to bring peace and stability to a country. In fact, and in the first place, the parties to the conflict, after many disagreements, have concluded a series of agreements, beginning with Yamoussoukro and Cotonou proceeding to the Abuja Agreement of last year, thus setting the course of a peace process.”

    1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source

  18. “Mr. Somavia (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): I wish first to congratulate you, Mr. President, on having put on the Council's agenda the item on the situation in Liberia, thus giving us the opportunity to hold this debate, open to all the States Members of the United Nations. Many thanks. We are grateful for the very thorough report of the Secretary-General, which contains a very interesting paragraph on the efforts of the United Nations system and the Bretton Woods institutions to cooperate in the economic and social development of Liberia. Without such cooperation, any political agreement would have a very flimsy foundation. I am also grateful for the presence here of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Liberia.”

    1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source