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2003-08-18

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2007-11-06

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1. “We must stay the course and reconsider the structure of our mission in Iraq, particularly the security measures that can be taken immediately. It would be useful for the Secretary-General to evaluate as soon as possible the situation on the ground to create more reliable security and safety conditions to carry out the work of our Organization. The security task is indeed our highest priority. It must receive our fullest attention if we are to succeed. Everything must be done to arrest and bring to justice the perpetrators of the attack. The humanitarian efforts of the international community must be pursued and strengthened. We must make unfailing efforts to help the suffering Iraqi people to take their destiny in their own hands.”

   2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source

2. “We are pleased to see that despite the violence, Iraqis are increasingly responsible for their fate and that an interim Governing Council that reflects national diversity has been established. The Government of Guinea fully supports the work of that Council. The attack of last Tuesday strengthens my delegation's conviction that the Security Council must support the process of reconstructing a new Iraq, particularly by promoting the establishment of new and democratic institutions. We believe that the heinous and unacceptable act that has just struck the United Nations should not discourage the international community. We must be increasingly aware of the need to give an enlarged and consolidated mandate to the United Nations so that it can meet the present challenge.”

   2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source

3. “We are convinced that the terrorists have a fundamental objective: to jeopardize the achievements made in Iraq by preventing the economic, political and institutional reforms under way as a result of the moment established by the coalition and with the assistance of the international community. The two briefings clearly showed that the situation in Iraq was improving in a relatively satisfactory way from the humanitarian, institutional and political standpoint. My delegation commends the laudable efforts made by the members of the coalition, which have made it possible to put an end to years of repression, discrimination, suffering and deprivation of individual and collective freedoms. We welcome the achievements already made in the economic, infrastructural, political and cultural spheres.”

   2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source

4. “My delegation believes that the Council has the imperative duty to reflect on the most appropriate ways and means to stem the manichean designs of the terrorists. We think it is no accident that the attack against the United Nations occurred only four days after the adoption of the Security Council resolution that officially established the United Nations mission in Iraq, and following a strengthening of its presence there. Nor is it coincidental that that attack was planned and carried out to make it the deadliest assault on the United Nations since its establishment in 1945.”

   2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source

5. “I would like in that respect to express once again the sincerest condolences of the people and Government of Guinea to the bereaved families and the United Nations family as a whole for these irreparable losses, which have affected dedicated and talented staff members who have devoted their recognized experience and expertise to the service of the Iraqi people. We are especially shocked that the United Nations has lost one of the leading lights in its diplomatic, human rights and peacekeeping work through this unspeakable attack: the greatly lamented Sergio Vieira de Mello. The statement that he made to us in this context highlights the magnitude of the challenges that the Council must meet to accomplish its vital mandate of promoting international peace and security.”

   2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source

6. “Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): My delegation would like first of all to congratulate Ambassadors Negroponte of the United States and Emyr Jones Parry of the United Kingdom for the comprehensive briefings and in-depth analyses that they have just given us on the recent developments of the situation in Iraq. It is always with untold horror and sadness that we address that question, and this is especially true in the wake of the heinous attack on the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, which caused wanton destruction and loss of human lives. The activities of the Organization symbolized the determination of the international community to participate courageously in the reconstruction of Iraq.”

   2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source

7. “In this regard, we welcome UNMIK's decision on its programme to combat the proliferation and illicit circulation of weapons in Kosovo. We urge all the parties involved to do their utmost to ensure the success of the programme, which is scheduled to start on 1 September. While the international community has a primary role in normalizing the situation in Kosovo, it is nonetheless true that the success of this undertaking depends above all on the will and resolve of the Kosovars themselves. They must demonstrate tolerance and mutual respect in order to transcend their differences and promote reconciliation and peace. In the search for lasting peace, strengthening cooperation among the various communities with UNMIK and the Kosovo Force is an imperative need.”

   2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source

8. “The murder early this month of an UNMIK police commander and the shooting of a group of young Serbs on 13 August near Pec, following the massacre of an entire family in Obilic last June, demonstrate the precariousness of the security situation in Kosovo. Furthermore, these tragic events emphasize the need for all communities in Kosovo to become more involved in seeking solutions to the problems of the province so as to restore lasting peace there. My delegation offers its condolences to the bereaved families and to the Indian Government and strongly condemns these criminal actions, the perpetrators of which must be brought to justice. We support ongoing efforts to improve the judicial system and police services, which are essential to the restoration of security.”

   2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source

9. “Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): I should like to thank you, Sir, for organizing this meeting, which gives us an opportunity to assess recent developments in Kosovo. My delegation welcomes the presence among us of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Covic, and thanks Mr. Michael Steiner for his excellent work during his tenure. I also wish to congratulate Mr. Harri Holkeri on his appointment to lead the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and to assure him of our full support. Our consideration of the current situation in Kosovo prompts me to offer a few comments on pending issues. The crucial issues of security and the restoration of trust among the various ethnic groups are among the challenges to be faced.”

   2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source