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  1. “Peace in the region is at risk; and so are the lives and property of hundreds of thousands of people there. We therefore urge the Security Council to mandate the Secretary-General to appoint as a matter of urgency a Special Representative to investigate the underlying causes of the ongoing violence and to submit appropriate recommendations to the Council.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  2. “The regime must implement fully and faithfully all the provisions of the National Peace Accord, including agreements regarding single-sex hostels, the prohibition of the carrying of dangerous weapons in public, the demobilization of foreign mercenary units in the South African Police and Defence Forces and the effective protection of public transport users. It is only then that an atmosphere conducive to the resumption of peaceful negotiations can be said to be in place. Finally, we believe that the situation in South Africa has reached a point for the United Nations Security Council to be seriously involved in the drama unfolding there. The United Nations has the responsibility to prevent the situation from further deteriorating and getting out of control.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  3. “The Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community provides a useful framework for such cooperation in Africa. A democratic and non-racial South Africa can make a major contribution to the attainment of the objectives and goals enshrined therein. We urge the Council to demand of the South African Government that it take immediate measures to investigate all incidents of violence and prosecute promptly all those involved, including members of its security apparatus. It is only then that new confidence can be built among the oppressed peoples in South Africa and in Africa in general.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  4. “The prevailing political violence in South Africa is not conducive to confidence-building among the peoples of South Africa, between South Africa and the neighbouring front-line States, or between South Africa and the rest of Africa. This violence has negative effects on regional and international peace and security. We should not forget that for a long time countries in the region were victims of violence inspired from South Africa. Unless the prevailing political violence inside South Africa is stopped, there is a danger of its spilling over to the rest of the region and the rest of the continent. A democratic, non-racial South Africa offers great potential for alli peoples of South Africa, for the front-line States, and for the rest of Africa; through economic, technical, technological and socio-cultural cooperation.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  5. “It is, therefore, untenable for the Pretoria regime to claim or pretend that it is umaware of the root causes of the persisting political violence in South Africa, that it is uninvolved in its perpetuation or unable to curb it. The South African Government cannot be exonerated from involvement in the political violence and the consequent stall in the CODESA process. The Pretoria regime must muster the courage to live up to its responsibilities and the expectations of the international community by guaranteeing security of life and property of all people in South Africa, regardless of race, colour or political affiliation. It is inexplicable that the South African Government, with all its powers, has not been able to do so over a long period, resulting in the death of more than 11,000 people over the last five years.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  6. “My delegation is also deeply concerned that the South African Government has done little to dispel accusations that elements in government, especially in the security forces, are fuelling violence. The massacre in Boipatong is a case in point where evidence points to the fact that elements on the South African Government payroll and housed in the Single-sex hostels, were responsible for the massacre. Circumstantial evidence also points to the fact that the relevant security authorities were alerted before the massacre took piace, but elected not to take any preventive measures. As if that was not enough, security personnel subsequently deployed in the area also joined in the mayhem: they shot and killed innocent people.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  7. “I had the privilege of being a member of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Observer Group which, along with the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement, the European Economic Community (EEC), and the Commonwealth representatives, visited South Africa as observers of CODESA II, in May 1992. From my experience, then, I do not have any doubts about the considerable influence the South African Government has over the entire negotiating process. The South African Government has therefore the obligation and the means to take steps to remove all obstacles to negotiations, to build the necessary confidence in the same, and to make clear its commitment to internationally approved principles of constitutional democracy.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  8. “For the negotiations to resume and succeed there is need therefore to address the imbalances in the entire process, and this has been stated clearly by the Foreign Minister of Zimbabwe. This requires all parties to exercise understanding in a spirit of give and take, especially with respect to the issue of constitutional principles over which agreement has to be reached if South Africa is to emerge as a democratic, non-racial society. This Council and the international community have a duty and responsibility to continue supporting those parties legitimately striving for a peaceful, democratic change in South Africa. In this vein, my delegation appeals to all parties in South Africa to give full support to the negotiating process.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  9. “Hopes were raised when the Pretoria regime joined the other parties in signing the National Peace Accord and in instituting CODESA. These were positive developments in and for the process of peaceful negotiations and a transition to a democratic, non-raciai South Africa. There is no doubt that the negotiations in South Africa were not, by any means, conducted among equals. The Pretoria regime has a major strategic advantage and leverage in the entire process, owing to its monopoly over the media and economic, political and military power in the country. Nevertheless, the African National Congress (ANC) and other nationalist forces went an extra mile by agreeing to join that process, with the hope of contributing towards peaceful democratic change in South Africa.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  10. “President, you are presiding over the Council at this crucial moment when it is considering the grave issue of the escalation of political violence in South Africa targeted at black communities and, in particular, the heinous massacre at Boipatong township on the night of 17 June 1992 ana the subsequent shooting of innocent, unarmed demonstrators by elements of the South African security apparatus. The Council is also meeting at a time when the negotiations within the framework of the Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA) are at the point of near collapse because of the escalation of violence. For this reason, the Council has a special responsibility to ensure that violence, especially because of the inherent threat to regional peace and security associated with it, is curbed to pave the way for a resumption of negotiations.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  11. “My statement is made merely to underscore the seriousness of the issues so far raised, in particular by my colleague and brother, His Excellency Mr. Djibo Ka, the Minister of Foreiqn Affairs of Senegal, representing the current Chairman of the Organization of African Unity. I should also like at the outset to express my delegation's appreciation to the Council for holding these special meetings to give us all an opportunity to consider what is happening in South Africa. I am very pleased with the general tenor of the presentations made so far about South Africa and the constructive suggestions made, which are reflected in the draft resolution before the Council. Mr.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source

  12. “On behalf of the Uganda delegation, I wish to congratulate you, Sir, upon your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. I take this opportunity to commend the Government and the people of Cape Verde for conducting a successful electoral exercise which led to a peaceful and democratic transfer of power in your country. I assure you of my delegation's cooperation in the discharge of your responsibilities. Allow me also to express our sincere appreciation to your predecessor, His Excellency Ambassador Paul Noterdaeme, Permanent Representative of Belgium, for the able manner in which he presided over the Council during the month of June. I also take this opportunity to congratulate His Excellency Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali on his well-deserved election to be Secretary-General of the United Nations.”

    1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source