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first: 2000-03-21
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“(S/2001/5 7], para. 45) In conclusion, I wish to underline Jamaica's support for the extension of UNMIBH's mandate, as recommended by the Secretary-General, in order to consolidate the gains already made and to address the challenges that remain.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“We repeat a call we have made in the past for full cooperation with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and that indicted war criminals be brought to justice. The international community must be consistent in its pursuit of an end to impunity for Violations of human rights and humanitarian law, wherever in the world these criminal acts occur. We remain hopeful that, despite the forces of separation, UNMIBH will continue to focus on the implementation of its mandate with the cooperation and assistance of those political leaders who have embraced the path to peace, reconciliation, democratic principles, respect for human rights and justice for all. We agree with the Secretary-General's statement that "The path to a better future is through cooperation and compromise, not through sectarianism and separation".”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“We note the incremental progress being made in the area of police reform, the continuation of which will contribute to ensuring that law enforcement agents are credible and enjoy the respect of the population. We attach importance to the continued emphasis on the training of police officers, as we are convinced that professionalism is the key to self-sustaining police reform. The political neutrality and professionalism of the local police and judiciary must be promoted and upheld. We therefore support the appeal of the Secretary-General to Member States for generous contributions to the Trust Fund for the Police Assistance Programme. The Secretary-General's report clearly outlines the detrimental effects of the continued presence of indicted war criminals in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“Klein indicated, regional cooperation, a new emerging reality, augurs well for the future of the Balkans. As the Governments of the region - in particular the Governments of Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina - are recognizing, the only way forward to peace and stability in the region rests firmly on their commitments to constructive bilateral and regional relations based on mutual respect and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each State. There is no other way, and those who would advocate another path should be condemned by all. As our delegation has stated in the past, law and order are essential to the sustained stability of any nation State. Police reform initiatives geared at establishing effective law enforcement must therefore continue to be of high priority.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“We are confident that, with the continued support of the international community, UNMIBH will be able to complete its core tasks by its target date of December 2002. As the Secretary-General most aptly concludes in his report, the stabilization and recovery of the whole region depend on how the challenges are resolved. These challenges - ethnic reconciliation, democratic institution-building, reconstruction, economic reform and, most importantly, the full implementation of human rights for all the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina - are complex and require the continued full cooperation of the international community. As the Secretary-General also states, failure to see the tasks through to the end would be disastrous to the whole region. As Mr.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“We are grateful to Special Representative Jacques Paul Klein for updating us on the recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and for his very clear message on the way forward. We are pleased with the progress being made in the mandate implementation plan and wish to commend him and his colleagues in the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) for their tireless efforts in making this possible. The time lines that have been established and the key objectives stated provide us with indicators by which we can measure our progress and make adjustments where necessary. We therefore support and look forward to the fruits of this initiative. We note from the extensive report before us that UNMIBH continues to make rapid progress in some areas and incremental progress in others.”
2001-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4330 (2001) · source
“For this reason, it is imperative that the international community - in particular the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other international and regional financial and developmental institutionsf become fully engaged in the peace process at this critical juncture. In conclusion, allow me to pay tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Morjane, for his exemplary leadership of MONUC, and to the men and women of MONUC, both civilian and military, for the extraordinary efforts they are making under extremely difficult circumstances in the cause of peace. I also pay tribute to the countries that have contributed troops and other personnel in the service of MONUC and the United Nations, without which the hope for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo would be but a fleeting illusion.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“In order to do so, we cannot wait until all the guns are silenced, all the belligerents are disarmed or all foreign forces have completely withdrawn from the Congo. A political solution will not take hold unless the political dialogue, the disarmament and the withdrawal of foreign forces are accompanied and supported by peace-building measures, including economic sustenance and sustainable development. There can be no pause between peacemaking, peacekeeping and peace-building. For peace to be sustained, these processes must overlap, be integrated and be pursued simultaneously.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“The Secretary-General has highlighted in his report the dire humanitarian situation of the Congolese people. The problems faced by women and children are of particular severity and require our immediate attention. Jamaica fully supports the strengthening of MONUC to deal with the humanitarian conditions inflicted on the children by the war. We look forward to working with the Special Representative on the plan of action for war-affected children. I urge the international community to look favourably on supporting humanitarian agencies that seek to bring relief to the people of the Congo. As we move forward on this tenuous path to peace, it is important that we construct a peace that will last.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“The RCD must understand that cooperation with MONUC and the demilitarization of Kisangani are integral to the peace process, and must understand the implications of failing to comply. My delegation objects to the position taken by the RCD with respect to the MONUC fuel convoy on its way to Kisangani. We urge it to reverse its position and cooperate fully with MONUC, unconditionally. The international community's patience is not inexhaustible. The MLC and RCD, as well as their supporters, would be well advised to realize that such intransigence on their part cannot be tolerated indefinitely by the international community. At the same time, others should not construe these words directed at the MLC, the RCD and their supporters to mean that any party has a lesser obligation to fully cooperate with the peace process and with MONUC.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“I urge the international community to provide the necessary resources to carry out an effective disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and resettlement programme for child soldiers and all armed groups in the Congo. I must direct a few comments to the Mouvement pour la liberation du Congo (MLC) and Rassemblement congolais pour la democratie-Goma (RCD-Goma). These groups must act in accord with the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement and with the disengagement plans, and must abide by Security Council resolutions. The MLC must adhere to the disengagement plan and withdraw its forces to the designated lines in Equateur Province without further delay. The RCD must comply with resolution 1304 (2000) and remove its forces from Kisangani.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“The Secretary-General's report draws attention to the gross violations that are taking place in areas under the control of all armed forces in the Congo, including areas under the control of Government forces. No amount of denial can disguise these facts. In this regard, it should be understood by all perpetrators that the international community will not ignore atrocities carried out against the civilian population. There will be no impunity. Fifthly, an immediate end must be brought to the recruitment and retention of child soldiers. Child combatants must be demobilized and reintegrated into society without further delay, and such action, to be credible, must be verifiable by MONUC.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“Countries in the region that continue to provide such support will have to answer to the international community for obstructing the peace and perpetuating the suffering of the Congolese people. Thirdly, the disarmament, demobilization, repatriation and reintegration of all armed groups within the Congo must proceed effectively and without delay. There must be an immediate cessation of support for the negative forces, in particular, the former members of the Rwandan Armed Forces (ex-FAR) and the Interahamwe, and the disarmament and demobilization of these forces must be verified by MONUC. Fourthly, human rights and humanitarian law must be respected, and the protection of civilian populations - both those under the control of armed groups and those in areas evacuated pursuant to the disengagement and withdrawal plans - must be guaranteed.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“Beyond a doubt a security threat to any one of these countries is a threat to peace for all of them. I commend those leaders in southern Africa who are encouraging and facilitating dialogue between and among the leaders of the region. I reiterate the importance of each party acting in a positive manner and taking appropriate steps to advance the peace process. This includes, first, ceasing all hostile activities against each other, which means refraining from belligerency in words as well as deeds, including refraining from making false accusations against each other. Secondly, there must be an end to all support for groups within the Congo by outside forces.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“The Security Council - in its resolutions, in its discussions with the Political Committee and in its discussions with each party to the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement - has repeatedly emphasized the importance of the national political dialogue for the success of the peace process. The facilitator of the dialogue, Sir Ketumile Masire has announced the start of a preparatory meeting on 16 July. I take this opportunity to once again challenge all parties to rise to the occasion and take full advantage of this opportunity to build a lasting peace in the Congo. At the same time, I also urge President Kabila to engage his counterparts - his neighbours in Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda - in meaningful discussions to resolve the security concerns of all States in the region, and I call on his neighbours to reciprocate.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“It behoves us to remain focused on the way forward. It is important that the parties understand clearly their obligations to take appropriate action to carry out the commitments they have made to effectively implement the terms of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. My delegation understands fully that while there are a number of important positive developments, there remain a number of troubling, unresolved issues. It is important that progress by made in resolving these without delay, so that the movement towards peace can be maintained. I will highlight a few issues that we consider to be of considerable importance in the peace process.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“There should be no doubt concerning the commitment of the Security Council and the international community to the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Security Council further demonstrated its commitment to peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in sending its mission to the Great Lakes region, and in the course of the next few days it will extend the mandate of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) for one year, which will allow for longer-term planning by the Secretary-General. While on the Security Council mission, the members of the Council, united in their objectives, emphasized to all the parties what is expected of each individually and all collectively. That is, their commitments to Lusaka and subsequent related agreements must be unconditional.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“The Secretary-General also sets out for us a concept of operations for MONUC that my delegation believes to be appropriate to meet the challenges we face in the Lusaka peace process. It is forward-looking in its scope, and it sets the stage for a transition from MONUC's phase II deployment to its phase III deployment. It is the view of my delegation that the Secretary- General has told the Security Council what it needs to know in order for us to make appropriate decisions to move forward in facilitating the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in particular, and in the Great Lakes region as a whole. The Security Council is fully apprised of its responsibilities. It is important that the parties to the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement fully understand theirs.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Jean-Marie Guehenno for introducing this excellent report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr. Olara Otunnu, for his briefing on the state of children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ijoin others in welcoming the presence here today of the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and I thank him for his most important statement. The Secretary-General's report supports the observations we made and the conclusions we derived during our recent mission to the Great Lakes region.”
2001-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4327 (2001) · source
“The effective monitoring of sanctions should be undertaken as a means to this end. While we focus on this issue, we should also remain conscious of the dire humanitarian situation that prevails and make a concerted effort to ensure that our decisions do not add to this crisis.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“We are also particularly interested in the Committee's recommendations regarding the inspection of shipments under the Afghan Transit Trade Agreement. It is important that we examine carefully how this recommendation can assist us in the implementation process. In closing, my delegation wishes to reiterate that the Security Council must continue to seek a comprehensive solution to the problem in Afghanistan. The Committee of Experts, in its report, notes the position of all concerned States in the region. We concur with its conclusion that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan and that only a political solution by the people of Afghanistan can bring an end to its suffering. The international community must continue its efforts to bring this about.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“At the international level, it is important that these levels be supported, in the short term, by the provision of technical and financial assistance to those countries. In the long term, the gains made and decisions taken in other United Nations bodies must be taken into account. In this regard, we note the observation of the Committee, contained in paragraph 34 of the report, that "any measures proposed for Afghanistan must be seen in the wider context of arms control measures targeted elsewhere". It is clear that we need to move quickly to strengthen monitoring mechanisms in order to support border arrangements. We look forward to further discussions on the modalities and financing of these mechanisms.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“The report addresses the steps that need to be taken to give effect to these measures and we welcome the opportunity to discuss effective measures to address this problem. We feel that the report provides guidelines for action at the national, regional and international levels that require the commitment of the concerned States if these provisions are to be implemented. At the regional level, neighbouring States must coordinate their efforts and indicate the level of assistance needed to effectively monitor their borders. It is important that transit and supply States comply with Security Council resolutions. It is commendable that neighbouring States have expressed their commitment to this process and it is left to us to encourage them to put these words into action.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“My delegation thanks the Chairman of the sanctions Committee, Ambassador Valdivieso, for introducing the report of the Committee of Experts and extends its appreciation to the Committee for its important work. We have carefully reviewed the report and have concluded that the ideas and recommendations provide a basis for effective implementation of the measures mandated in resolution 1333 (2000). It is our view that, having adopted resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1333 (2000), we must seek to enforce the measures we have approved. Responsible parties must take appropriate action to prevent illegal flights and the entry of arms and ammunition into the territory and ensure the closing of terrorist training camps in Afghanistan.”
2001-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4325 (2001) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to confirm that no party to the conflict and no country in the region must be allowed to create obstacles to or otherwise hinder the progress of peace. Any negative response to the peace process must be dealt with firmly and decisively by the international community. There must be no equivocation where this is concerned. We must all work together to end the suffering of the Congolese people.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The peace process is far too advanced for parties to the conflict to be hurling verbal darts at each other. I urge them to calm their rhetoric and to speak of peace and reconciliation. This is not an occasion for recriminations. As the representative of South Africa clearly stated this morning in her statement: "as the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo trade their guns for peace, they will be able to focus their energies on the reconstruction of their country" (supra). Peace and security in the region are our objective. I welcome the withdrawal plan detailed by Uganda and urge others to follow. I support MONUC in providing whatever assistance is needed to facilitate Uganda's early withdrawal.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We have called for the immediate demobilization of child soldiers and for their reintegration into society. The recruitment of child soldiers must end. Actions taken by the parties in this regard must be verifiable. It should also be clear to all that impunity for war crimes will not be tolerated and that war criminals must be held accountable. I had dared to hope that Member States engaged in the conflict, some of whose representatives spoke before us today, would use this opportunity to give us some assurances that the issue of child soldiers will receive their immediate attention. Quite frankly, I am disappointed that some delegations here have used this most important milestone in the peace process to be belligerent rather than to seek ways to advance the process.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The deployment of human rights observers and MONUC, as indicated by the Secretary-General, should help to assure the people of our concern and of our determination that peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must also mean that they can live in safety and security. Our concerns are duly reflected in paragraph 123 of our report. We have also emphasized in paragraph 126, as further elaborated by Ambassador Levitte, the importance of the national dialogue's moving forward as rapidly as possible. The national dialogue will no doubt move quickly to determine the nature and organization of civil administration in the areas of withdrawal. I should like to place special emphasis on paragraph 131 of our report. We insist that all parties fully respect the human rights of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“As a member of the Security Council mission, I endorse fully the statement made by Ambassador Levitte in introducing the mission's report. I pay tribute to his leadership and I join in the commendation he offered to the Secretariat and to the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for giving special emphasis to a number of the issues highlighted in the mission's report. I would like to emphasize a few basic points. As Ambassador Levitte has pointed out, there are serious human rights and humanitarian concerns throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There is particular concern with regard to areas being evacuated by the disengagement of forces and to areas to which the forces will withdraw.”
2001-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4323Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We would like to know whether the East Timorese have given any indication of the specific areas in which they would need assistance, in particular, areas of security and of capacity-building in their judicial system and law enforcement. In that context, is the Secretariat engaged in preparing an exit strategy for the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), and if so, when might it be presented to the Council? Finally, what efforts, if any, are being made to encourage the return of East Timorese of the diaspora to assist with the building of an independent East Timor?”
2001-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4308 (2001) · source
“In view of the recent incidents of security breaches reported by Mr. Annabi, can we expect the security assessment team to reclassify the security situation so as to allow for the return of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and if so, when? Secondly, has any progress been made on the question of property rights in order to facilitate the return of refugees to East Timor? Thirdly, we are of the view that the East Timorese political leadership must be fully consulted with regard to the role of the United Nations in the period immediately following the achievement of independence by East Timor.”
2001-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4308 (2001) · source
“My delegation welcomes your presidency, Sir, and your stated commitment and efforts to bring further transparency to the Security Council. You have Jamaica's full cooperation. I thank Mr. Annabi for his briefing. As Jamaica's core positions on East Timor have already been stated in this Chamber on a number of occasions, I will take this opportunity to pose a few questions to Mr. Annabi. We recognize the importance of maintaining a credible security presence in the West Timor refugee camp. We are also very concerned that the refugees continue to live under extremely dire humanitarian conditions; there are reports of refugees on the verge of starvation. We also understand that, while making significant efforts to deal with the situation, the Indonesian Government lacks the necessary resources to deal adequately with the refugee problem.”
2001-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4308 (2001) · source
“We continue to hope for the peaceful coexistence of the various ethnic groups in the Balkan region, an environment of peace and stability and their integration into the wider European community. Jamaica joins in supporting the statement which you, Mr. President, will make on behalf of the Council.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source
“Hans Haekkerup, has also held meetings with officials of Macedonia to offer support for the Government's attempts to reduce tensions along the border. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNMIK have pledged to do all that is possible to help to stabilize the situation. We encourage the Government of Macedonia to continue this close collaboration and to seek a political solution to the tensions. We note the Foreign Minister's suggestions regarding additional measures to be taken to prevent further escalation and we look forward to future discussions of this matter. It is essential that future action to reduce tensions along the border be undertaken, bearing in mind the ultimate goal of reconciliation.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source
“Last Friday, my delegation joined other members of the Council in the condemnation of the recent Violence by extremists seeking to undermine stability and security in the region. At that time, the Council welcomed the initial steps taken by the Kosovo Force (KFOR) to control the border and urged KFOR and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo to consider further steps in this regard. We are therefore pleased to note the close cooperation between KFOR and the Government of Macedonia that has emerged in the past few days, aimed at preventing further escalation of the violence. We note, too, the assistance being provided by other Governments and international organizations. The new Special Representative of the Secretary- General in Kosovo, Mr.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source
“Yesterday, the Council had the opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Today's meeting with the Foreign Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia emphasizes that the issues affecting peace and security in the Balkans must be dealt with in a regional context. Allow me to welcome Mr. Kerim and to thank him for outlining his Government's plan of action aimed at preventing a further deterioration of the situation. I extend to him my country's sincere condolences for the loss of the lives of the three Macedonian soldiers that occurred as a result of the violence along his country's border with Kosovo.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source
“We owe it to the people of Sierra Leone to ensure that the riches of their country are used for the development of the country and not to perpetuate war. My delegation will give careful consideration to the recommendations made by the Panel, in particular those that the Chairman of the Committee has highlighted in his introduction of the report. As he stated so emphatically, the Panel's work should not be wasted or be allowed to gather dust. The greatest tribute to the Panel's work will be to ensure that the Security Council acts decisively on its recommendations.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“The Council - and, indeed, the international community - must assist the ECOWAS countries to initiate a common system of controls that includes the recording, licensing, collection and destruction of small weapons. The Panel also recommends that strict controls on airspace in West Africa be effected in order to curb the movement of both illicit rough diamonds and small weapons. This will necessarily involve the installation of new monitoring and surveillance equipment. The countries of the region will need international assistance to acquire and maintain such a monitoring system, and we urge expeditious assistance in this regard. The measures recommended by the Panel will be effective only if all Member States adhere to the terms of the sanctions resolutions.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“All diamond-exporting countries in West Africa should be encouraged to adopt as a matter of urgency a certification system similar to that adopted by Sierra Leone. These countries should be given the opportunity to implement a system which will not hinder their own legitimate exports but will prevent the profits from perpetuating the conflict. We are equally concerned about the ease with which small arms are supplied to the region. The responsibility for the proliferation of weapons into West Africa lies with the producing countries, as well as with those that trans-ship them. The ECOWAS Moratorium on the Importation, Exportation and Manufacture of Light Weapons in West Africa is a good and useful mechanism upon which we can build.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“The imposition of measures to redress sanctions violations will not be taken lightly by the Council, and my delegation believes that whatever punitive measures are adopted by the Council must have minimum collateral effect on unintended targets and must be precisely aimed at those who have been unambiguously implicated in sanctions violations; a broad-brush approach will have little support from my delegation. In this regard, my delegation is very supportive of the recommendation to better regulate the flow of rough diamonds from producing countries. It is unacceptable that countries with small amounts of proven exports of rough diamonds can be allowed to circumvent sanctions by laundering illegal exports through their territory.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“My delegation pays tribute to the nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which by their actions have demonstrated that the true measure of neighbourliness is that nations care enough to take positive action to lift other nations out of cycles of violence, rather than profiteering from the misery of others. By seeking to return stability in the political and security spheres to the region, the nations of ECOWAS are paving the way for other aspects of development to occur.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“That monitoring mechanism provides a good example of what can be done when sanctions are effectively monitored. As the report of the Panel informs us, violations of the sanctions regime are widespread and occur with impunity. Already, the work ofthe Panel of Experts has borne fruit as Governments and other entities have begun to focus on what can be done to improve the enforcement of sanctions and to curtail existing violations. Those who have aided in violating sanctions are equally culpable for the humanitarian tragedy still unfolding in Sierra Leone and pressure must be brought to bear by the international community to ensure compliance with Council resolutions. My delegation is disturbed by the frequency with which the Panel, in all aspects of sanctions violations, implicated some of Sierra Leone's neighbours.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“Indeed, my delegation believes that it is naive to think that sanctions committees meeting in the basement of the United Nations Secretariat in New York can effectively monitor sanctions half a world away. Accordingly, we urge that serious consideration be given to the recommendation of the Panel that the Security Council establish an ongoing capacity to monitor the implementation of sanctions as well as to study their unintended effects on third parties and individuals. In that regard, the work of the Committee on sanctions will give full consideration to this issue. The Angola-UNITA monitoring mechanism was a good and a useful innovation. It is now possible to state categorically that the sanctions against UNITA are succeeding in degrading the capacity of UNITA to continue its military campaign.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“My delegation wishes at the outset to thank Ambassador Chowdhury for the major efforts that he has expended in bringing this report to the Council. We also wish to thank the Panel for having provided us with a comprehensive, meaningful report. My delegation welcomes the report of the Panel established by Security Council resolution 1306 (2000), aimed at determining the link between illegal exploitation of resources and the perpetuation of the conflict in Sierra Leone. We believe that it is a timely reminder to the Council that sanctions regimes which it adopts require constant monitoring and adjustments to ensure their successful observance and efficacy.”
2001-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4264 (2001) · source
“The authorities and the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina have a major role to play in this regard, and we encourage them to do so. Finally, recent democratic developments, particularly in Yugoslavia, have set the stage for regional stability. The international community must take advantage of these opportunities to advance the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Security Council must continue its role in this process. Jamaica will continue to participate in any constructive effort in the Council to support this endeavour, and we urge the international community to respond to Mr. Klein's plea for the necessary resources.”
2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source
“UNMIBH's collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme in mine action and with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in the area of trafficking in human beings is of extreme importance. This contributes to advances in a number of areas which will ultimately benefit the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The role of UNMIBH in peace implementation and in assisting the parties to establish the foundations for peace is critical. Jamaica supports UNMIBH's work in helping to create the foundations of effective and sustainable democracy. We encourage UNMIBH to continue to work, in collaboration with the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to create a multi-ethnic society based on peaceful coexistence.”
2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source
“We are concerned about the absence of mechanisms for the protection ofjudges and witnesses, as this remains a major impediment to the full establishment of the rule of law. The lack of funding has served as a further impediment, and we hope that this will addressed in an expeditious manner. The same applies to the underfunded State Border Service, which is also of great importance to the stability ofthe region. UNMIBH's programme, with its strong concentration on law and order and the justice system, two important pillars for the building of a democratic society, is important in the peace-building process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also attach importance to the joint activities of the United Nations system in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source
“Police restructuring is another area in which we recognize that concerted efforts have been made to rationalize the size, structure and resources of the police force to bring it in line with international standards. The UNMIBH police commissioner project and the efforts made to change the ethnic composition of the police force must continue to receive priority attention. While we are cognizant of the challenges, these efforts must continue. The entrenchment of the rule of law is contingent upon cooperation between the police and the criminal justice system. The judicial system assessment which was undertaken has been an invaluable avenue for examining some of the deficiencies in the legal and judicial system. These recommendations must be given serious consideration in order to find a remedy for some ofthe deficiencies in the system.”
2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source
“The Plan focuses on what we regard as the critical core areas of police reform, police restructuring, police and criminal justice cooperation, institution-building and inter-police-force cooperation, public awareness and general support for the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the United Nations system, in particular United Nations peace operations. Of fundamental importance is the fact that these programmes focus on various areas of law enforcement, particularly the individual police officer, organizational structures of the police force, and the required support for democratic policing. We commend the efforts of UNMIBH in establishing a law enforcement Registry and a police training programme aimed at raising basic standards of competence.”
2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source
“My delegation recognizes that while progress has been slow, much has been achieved in nation-building and in seeking to create a society based on peaceful S/PVAZAS multi-ethnic coexistence and multi-ethnic institutions. We continue to attach importance to the full implementation of the New York Declaration, which was adopted on 15 November 1999. UNMIBH's comprehensive Mandate Implementation Plan provides a clear focus for the fulfilment of the Mission's mandate by the end of 2002. We hope that its implementation will be successfully completed.”
2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source