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Van Schaik

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1992-07-16

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1992-07-16

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1. “The Netherlands would welcome the appointment by the Secretary-General of a Special Representative in order to assist in creating the conditions for a resumption of the negotiating process and thus, we hope, contribute to an effective end of the violence. Meanwhile, we would like to express our appreciation for the good services so far rendered by the Secretary-General. In the view of the Netherlands the international community can and should, with the assent of the parties involved, play a constructive role in restoring a climate of trust, which is essential for the process of negotiations, a climate which, regrettably, does not prevail in South Africa at this moment. We therefore fully endorse the draft resolution as it has been prepared.”

   1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

2. “In the light of that the European Council issued a statement in Lisbon during the European Summit of 26 and 27 June pointing to "the absolute need to ensure an effective control of the police and security forces". The Netherlands Government once again calls for an end to the ongoing tragic and senseless bloodshed in South Africa. It is vital that negotiations within the framework of CODESA be resumed as soon as possible. The Netherlands Government is convinced that only a dialogue between all the parties involved can lead to a new, free and democratic South Africa, and we call upon all concerned to resume the negotiations as soon as possible.”

   1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

3. “Thanks to the positive attitude of all parties concerned, negotiations in the framework of the Convention for a Democratic South Africa were initiated in December 1991. This was a milestone on the way to a united, democratic and non-racial South Africa. In the wake of the positive outcome of the referendum of 17 March 1992, the early introduction of transitional arrangements was expected. The Netherlands is gravely concerned about the fact that in recent months negotiations have become increasingly difficult and that CODESA 2, held on 15 and 16 May, did not produce any concrete results. The growing violence in South Africa is indeed very disturbing. We were shocked by the events at Boipatong on 17 June, which were followed by the suspension of negotiations. The South African Government has a special responsibility for maintaining order.”

   1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

4. “My congratulations go to you, Sir, and your predecessor: to you on the important work you are currently undertaking, and to Ambassador Noterdaeme on the excellent work he performed last month. The Netherlands, like its partners in the European Community, has throughout the years advocated the creation of a united, non-racial and democratic South Africa, by peaceful means. To that end, we have repeatedly called upon all parties in South Africa to stop the ongoing violence. Our position is that only broad-based negotiations can lead to a lasting settlement. The Netherlands Government has welcomed the process of radical reform that was set in motion after President De Klerk took office in 1989.”

   1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source