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1998-04-29

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1. “It is desirable to call on UNITA to honour its obligations and ensure the normalization of State administration throughout the country, as is done in paragraph 1 of the draft resolution. The availability of arms to a large number of civilians is a major concern, particularly considering the rise in banditry in several areas in the country. My delegation therefore agrees with the Secretary-General that the collection of unauthorized weapons has become more urgent than ever before. The draft resolution calls for the disarmament of the civilian population. This is a step in the right direction. My delegation is very concerned about the precarious security situation that continues to prevail in many parts of the country.”

   1998-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3876 (1998) · source

2. “Of these important achievements, my delegation attaches particular importance to the promulgation of the law granting special status to Mr. Savimbi, the appointment of governors nominated by UNITA and the termination of Radio Vorgan's broadcasts, to name just a few. My delegation is, however, disappointed at the slow rate at which State administration is being extended. As stated in paragraph 6 of the report, State administration has been established in only 269 out of the 335 localities. Our greatest disappointment on this front stems from the fact that UNITA still controls five of its strategic strongholds including Andulo and Bailundo. By maintaining these strongholds, UNITA will not help the peace process.”

   1998-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3876 (1998) · source

3. “Please allow me to thank the Secretary-General for his detailed report contained in document S/1998/333. The long suffering of the people of Angola should be brought to an end as soon as possible. The United Nations and the international community have been making serious efforts in this direction. The conflicting parties in Angola, in particular UNITA, should therefore comply fully and without condition with their obligations under the Lusaka Protocol. My delegation is encouraged by the fact that there has been significant progress in the peace process in Angola. It is very pleasing to note that 11 out of the 12 pending tasks have been completed. Although the deadline for the completion of the tasks was not fully met, significant strides have been made.”

   1998-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3876 (1998) · source