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“We are encouraged by the recent steps taken by the Secretary-General to prepare for the legislative and presidential elections, scheduled to take place in August 1996. We also note the recently concluded agreement between the Liberian National Transitional Government (LNTG) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), establishing the framework for the repatriation and reintegration of refugees. Moreover, cooperation between UN OMIL and the LNTG, as well as with other United Nations agencies and local and international non-governmental organizations, continues to prevail, facilitating support for the Liberian judicial system and human rights groups. And, lastly, a coordinated effort on the part of the international community is beginning to take place to address reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3624 (1996) · source
“My delegation therefore hopes that such arrangements will in future be further encouraged. On that occasion, the Indonesian delegation, together with the other members of the Council, expressed its position. As such, it is the intention of my delegation not to repeat what has already been stated at the formal open debate last week, but to provide a few brief additional remarks on the draft resolution. In spite of the recent cease-fire violations and armed attacks against the personnel of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and against civilians, which have caused substantial delays in the implementation of the Abuja Agreement, we nevertheless wish to reiterate that we see a ray of hope on the horizon.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3624 (1996) · source
“At the outset, my delegation would like to welcome the Member of the Collective Presidency of the Liberian National Transitional Government and to express our appreciation for his insightful statement. It was only last week that the Security Council convened a formal open debate regarding the situation in Liberia, which provided an opportunity for the general membership to actively participate in the discussion of a question of which the Council is actively seized. My delegation sincerely welcomes the convening of such a meeting, for it not only enhanced transparency in the work of the Council, but also permitted Council members to obtain the valuable input and observations of all interested parties - most importantly from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Liberia - necessary for taking the appropriate decision.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3624 (1996) · source
“For, in the final analysis, responsibility for attaining peace and national reconciliation in Burundi rests with Burundi's people and leaders themselves. In the light of these observations, my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution now before the Council.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“Although at the moment the behaviour of certain individuals can be construed as exacerbating tensions and conflict, the real possibility exists that at some future time they may play an important role in reaching a political solution; thus, the premature imposition of sanctions would serve only to antagonize the perpetrators even further and lead them to create obstacles to attaining peace and national reconciliation. In conclusion, while we note that the Convention of Government is coming under increasing attack, my delegation wishes to reiterate that implementation of the provisions of the Convention constitutes a sound basis for promoting a political dialogue and national debate, as a means of fostering national reconciliation, that actively seeks the constructive participation of all segments of Burundi's political spectrum.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“In this connection, the commendable efforts by the Secretary-General and others to promote and facilitate the emergence of this kind of comprehensive dialogue deserve our strong and unequivocal support. Having said that, my delegation wishes nevertheless to make some brief comments about subparagraph (a) of operative paragraph 8, concerning the imposition of travel restrictions. It has always been our firm conviction that selective sanctions are not appropriate measures for resolving conflicts such as the one in Burundi.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“My delegation is therefore in favour of the early adoption of the draft resolution so that a repetition of the tragic events that occurred in Rwanda may be avoided, averting an explosion into ethnic violence on a massive scale. In reaffirming my delegation's full support for the Convention of Government, I can say also that we fully support and concur with the appeal to all the parties and leaders in Burundi to take all necessary steps towards an earnest dialogue to resolve their differences, and to discard notions of violence and brutality. Dialogue between the parties and all the leaders in Burundi is, in our opinion, of paramount importance in this regard, and should be urgently pursued.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“From the various reports made available to it, the Council is fully aware of the deteriorating security situation now facing Burundi, which is marked by the persistence of violence and an escalation in human rights violations, which have had very adverse effects and brought international humanitarian assistance to a halt. There have been tragic incidents, including the destruction of economic assets and infrastructure, about which the Indonesian delegation cannot but express its deep concern. In the light of these so destructive and alarming developments, my delegation fully concurs with the view that there is an urgent need to defuse the situation. We agree with the Secretary-General' s observation that failure to do so would result in further destabilization, not only in Burundi but also in the entire Great Lakes region.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“My delegation would like first to express its appreciation to the authors for presenting the draft resolution now before the Council on the critical situation in Burundi. We believe that the submission of this draft, which was in response to the recommendations of the Secretary-General set out in his letter of 29 December 1995 (S/ 1995/ 1068), is both timely and appropriate if Burundi is to escape the tragic and horrible fate suffered by Rwanda. It would be remiss of my delegation to fail to take this opportunity to express its appreciation to Mr. Julius Nyerere for his observations on and assessment of the situation in Burundi, which he shared with all the members of the Council under the Arrias formula.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“Given the enormous potential that exists to further the peace process, we feel that this is no time to set the unsavoury precedent of withdrawing support when it is needed most.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“It is against this backdrop, and after careful consideration and analysis, that my delegation fully concurs with the Secretary-General's recommendation to extend the mandate of UNOMIL for a period of four months, until 31 May 1996. As I have explained, we, along with the rest of the Council, are disappointed and frustrated by the continued violations of the cease-fire agreement and the slow progress made in the implementation of the Abuja Agreement. These serious considerations, however, should not overshadow the progress that has been made. Moreover, a withdrawal at this point would send the wrong signal to the parties about the international community's resolve in this matter, and would certainly undermine confidence in ECOMOG.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“Secondly, we observe that, on 3 January 1996, the LNTG and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees concluded an agreement establishing a framework for the repatriation and reintegration of refugees. Thirdly, continued cooperation prevails between UNOMIL and the LNTG and with other United Nations agencies and local and international non-governmental organizations to facilitate support for the Liberian judicial system and human rights groups. Fourthly, a coordinated effort on the part of the international community is beginning to take place to address reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts. These, in our opinion, are an appropriate framework and conducive to moving the peace process forward.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“It is in this connection that we would like to echo the Secretary-General's call to the LNTG to provide its full support and enlist the support of the Liberian factions to assist in this critical endeavour. While the recent record in Liberia has provided ample opportunity for disappointment, we can nevertheless foresee the possibility of hope on the horizon. Our feeling of encouragement emanates from several elements. Firstly, we note the recent steps taken by the Secretary-General to prepare for the legislative and presidential elections that are scheduled to take place before the end of August 1996, as provided for in the Abuja Agreement.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“To this end, it is imperative that the international community step up its efforts, without delay, in providing the necessary resources in order to avert the potential spread of this conflict. We stress the need in this instance to focus on preventive diplomacy and peacemaking as measures to deter further outbreaks of conflict such as occurred in Tubmanburg. We are encouraged that the United Nations Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Office is now fully operational, is engaged in the process of providing humanitarian assistance and is designing programmes and activities that will lead to the reintegration of the demobilized. We believe, therefore, that it is paramount that efforts be undertaken in a meaningful manner to address adequately the economic deprivations that so often provide the catalyst for resorting to violence.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“My delegation believes that a secure peace will continue to prove elusive without the implementation of the detailed disarmament and demobilization plan elaborated by UNOMIL and ECOMOG in consultation with the Liberian National Transitional Government (LNTG), the factions and the humanitarian community. We are, however, keenly aware of the interlinkages of the various aspects involved, as alluded to by the Secretary-General in paragraph 43 of his report, that the success of the demobilization process depends on the opportunities of the ex-combatants reintegrating into civilian life, while the success of the reintegration process requires a revitalized economy that can only be achieved within a safe and secure environment. Such an environment can be attained only through a successful process of disarmament.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“These events not only have caused further delays in the implementation of the Abuja Agreement but are, in our View, a clear indication of the necessity to further encourage confidence-building measures between the factions. In this context, we call upon the Liberian leadership to demonstrate genuine political will to get the peace process back on track and to discard the logic of war in resolving its differences. My delegation therefore wishes to reiterate that the international community cannot be expected to support the peace process in Liberia indefinitely in the absence of a clear determination on the part of the factions to abide by and implement the commitments they themselves have undertaken.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“We deeply regret the tragic conflict that broke out in Tubmanburg, resulting from deep-seated suspicions between some factions, and the ensuing casualties that were suffered by the personnel of ECOMOG and the civilian population. May I therefore take this opportunity, on behalf of the Indonesian delegation, to extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the ECOMOG soldiers who died in the fulfilment of their peace-keeping duties as well as to the families of the innocent civilians. The profoundly detrimental implications of this incident on the peace process cannot be underestimated. We also note and are concerned that serious cease-fire violations and skirmishes have occurred in other regions.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“The signing of the Abuja Agreement in August 1995 gave the people of Liberia and the international community a sense of optimism that the six-year civil war, which has had catastrophic consequences, both human and economic, would be nearng its end. We were further encouraged by the action of the Security Council in November 1995 in adopting resolution 1020 (1995), which we were confident would provide the foundation for renewed international support for the peace process. Unfortunately, however, my delegation's budding optimism has been tempered by the recent report of the Secretary-General, which, on the whole, portrays a declining political, military and humanitarian situation.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“It is a great pleasure for my delegation to associate itself with previous speakers in expressing our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his fifteenth progress report on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) of 23 January 1996. My delegation should like to welcome the Foreign Minister of Liberia and to thank him for his insightful statement. We also wish to express our gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Anthony Nyakyi, and to the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Community's Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) for their continued endeavours towards the implementation of the Abuja Agreement. We similarly commend the personnel of UNOMIL for their efforts in the restoration of peace, security and stability in Liberia.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“The delegation of Indonesia endorses the continuation of the monitoring of the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula by United Nations military observers. We value highly the contribution that the observers have made to reducing tensions in the area, and we should like to echo the need for the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to agree on a settlement that would peacefully resolve their differences. In View of these considerations, the delegation of Indonesia will vote in favour of the two draft resolutions.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“The full implementation of this Agreement is indeed critical to the overall success of the entire peace process. The draft resolution before the Council today lays a solid foundation upon which to build the edifice of a lasting and durable peace in the region, and, indeed, constitutes an integral part of the comprehensive political settlement of the conflict that has engulfed much of the former Yugoslavia. It must none the less be emphasized that the ultimate responsibility for the full implementation of the Basic Agreement rests with the parties concerned. It is up to them to recognize the futility of prolonged conflict and to chart a course in the interests of regional peace and international security.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“Above all, it would be acting in defiance of the wishes of those whom it leads: the ordinary people, those who have suffered the most from the senseless violence and whose primary wish is economic reconstruction and development. The Basic Agreement represents a crucial and significant step towards establishing a framework for the political settlement of a crisis that has inflicted so much pain and hardship on countless innocent and defenceless people over the course of the past four years. In our View, the draft resolution is consistent with the fundamental objectives of the Basic Agreement, namely, the full protection of the rights of all in the region and the affirmation that the territories concerned constitute integral parts of the Republic of Croatia.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“My delegation dwelt on the contents of operative paragraphs 14 and 15, for it is our View that they are indeed the minimum required to help ensure that the unfortunate recent experience of the United Nations forces in the former Yugoslavia is not repeated. At the same time, my delegation is cautiously optimistic that this rather sombre scenario may be averted. The very signing of the Basic Agreement and the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina have by themselves dramatically transformed the regional milieu. The parties to the conflict have indeed crossed a major chasm. Any party that, in an act of folly, chose to Violate these agreements would quickly find itself subject to the wrath of the entire international community.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“This is even more apparent in the context of the contents of operative paragraph 15, which, inter alia, requests that "UNTAES and the multinational implementation force (IFOR) authorized by the Council in resolution 1031 (1995) of 15 December 1995 cooperate, as appropriate, with each other". It is our understanding that this also covers the arrangements mentioned in operative paragraph 14, and thus provides a solid foundation for cooperation between IFOR and UNTAES. Although these are two separate operations, there is little doubt that the success, or failure, of one will have an impact upon the other.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“The manpower and resources accorded to UNTAES must be commensurate with the tasks it is expected to perform. In this regard, the Indonesian delegation supports the initial deployment of up to 5,000 troops to the military component of UNTAES. We should like to underline, however, the import of the provision within the draft resolution that Member States, acting nationally or through regional organizations or arrangements, may, at the request of UNTAES and on the basis of procedures communicated to the United Nations, take all necessary measures, including close air support, in defence of UNTAES and, as appropriate, to assist in its withdrawal. Such a broad formulation clearly includes IFOR assistance to UNTAES when this is requested.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“We deem this to be important not only because it provides the Council with the flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, but also because it underscores the message to the parties concerned of the need for their strict and scrupulous compliance with the Agreement. My delegation is pleased to note the attention given in this draft resolution to the civilian component of the UNTAES mission. We firmly believe that if peace is to have a reasonable chance to take hold after hostilities have ceased, a great deal of effort needs to be directed towards the fulfilment of the mandate, as laid down in operative paragraph 11 of the draft resolution. Moreover, we should like to reiterate the call on States and international financial institutions to support and cooperate in the development and economic reconstruction of the region.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“The fulfilment of the mandate of the military component of UNTAES - namely, supervising and facilitating the demilitarization; contributing to the maintenance of peace and security in the region; and facilitating and monitoring the voluntary and safe return of refugees - will not, of course, be without challenges. The Indonesian delegation is confident, however, of the operation's ability to effectively overcome them. We should like to underline in particular that the draft resolution provides for the Council's reconsideration of the mandate if at any time it receives a report from the Secretary-General that the parties have significantly failed to comply with the terms of the Basic Agreement.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“There can be little doubt about the complexity of the task that has been entrusted to the Council by the Basic Agreement. The apparent generality of some of its provisions has posed a particular challenge, since the Council must be devoid of any ambiguity in implementing this Agreement. It is in this perspective that the Indonesian delegation has examined the draft resolution, in particular those parts relating to the mandate of the military and civilian components of the prospective United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia (UNTAES) and the relationship between UNTAES and the multinational implementation force (IFOR).”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“The Security Council has before it today two draft resolutions. The first relates to the Basic Agreement on the Region of Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium reached by the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the local Serbian community on 12 November 1995. The second concerns the continued monitoring of the demilitarization of the Prevlaka peninsula by United Nations military observers. The Security Council's consideration of the draft resolution on the Basic Agreement represents the culmination of weeks of intensive work and consultations. In this endeavour, we have benefited enormously from the observations and recommendations of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, for which my delegation is especially grateful.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“Hence, we regard the statement delivered by Argentina to be a logical and appropriate development towards the establishment of a consultative mechanism that affords the Council and troop-contributing countries the opportunity to participate in a modality that is mutually beneficial and constructive.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“In View of the foregoing, my delegation believes that the work of the Council would be greatly facilitated if the elements contained in the statement made by the Ambassador of Argentina were to be given serious consideration. In particular, my delegation would like to emphasize the importance of considering the proposal to establish a subsidiary organ, as provided for in Article 29 of the Charter, alluded to in the statement of Argentina. We look forward to the Council's taking appropriate action in due time, and my delegation is ready to participate in the deliberations. Finally, my delegation regards the Security Council's decision of 4 November 1994 to improve the consultative process as a first step in improving the overall communication between the Security Council and troop- contributing countries.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“On the other hand, it would also allow the troop- contributing countries fully to understand the scope and magnitude as well as the nature and characteristics of such operations, including the possible risks involved. Moreover, it is imperative that these consultations be substantive in nature and practical in approach, thus reflecting a closer dialogue between the Council and troop-contributing countries, which in turn could guarantee their implementation or improve the prospects of their implementation. In this context, the role of the Secretariat as the knowledgeable source in providing detailed, accurate and relevant information in a timely manner is of paramount importance. We therefore fully support the idea that the Secretariat should provide such assistance.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“As regards consultations, my delegation would like to underline the necessity for them to be held well in advance of any decisions by the Security Council, in order to allow ample opportunity for both the Council and troop-contributing countries to undertake comprehensive and in-depth discussions, particularly considering that peace-keeping operations are presently dealing with a new brand of more complex conflicts, thus making them more expensive and entailing a high degree of dangerous risks. Such consultations would give the Council sufficient time to take the appropriate decisions to extend, modify or terminate the mandate of a particular peace-keeping operation. Such a measure would also make the Council sensitive to the viewpoints and legitimate concerns of troop-contributing countries that are not members of the Council.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“Enhanced transparency in the Council's decision- making process is, in our opinion, of the utmost importance, particularly with regard to peace-keeping operations, where the interests of contributor nations are involved. It is the view of my delegation that such transparency and consultations would promote the active participation of troop- contributing countries, which could ultimately generate wider appeal and support for peace- keeping endeavours launched by the Security Council, while lending greater credibility and legitimacy to its activities.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“It is against this background that the Indonesian delegation would like to associate itself with the statement made by Ambassador Cardenas of Argentina on behalf of the group of Member States interested in exploring the possibility of establishing viable mechanisms to enhance the productive relationship between the Security Council and troop-contributing countries. Proper communication between the Security Council and troop-contributing countries is particularly important. While the Indonesian delegation recognizes that improvements have indeed already been made in this respect, we consider that further progress could still be made in order to significantly enhance transparency in the work of the Security Council.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“The Council's consideration of a single agenda item today - "An agenda for peace: peace-keeping" - is, in our View, most appropriate and timely. This issue has become all the more important at this critical juncture of history, particularly after the end of the cold war, when, on the one hand, demands are increasingly being made on United Nations peace-keeping operations, while, on the other hand, the United Nations is confronted by a severe financial crisis. In the light of these new realities, it is incumbent upon the Member States to discuss this particular item, since it relates to an issue to which we all devote considerable interest: the improvement of the working methods of the Security Council.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“In view of the foregoing, my delegation, after careful deliberation and reflection, will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us today.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Having carefully examined the draft resolution before us today, we conclude that it provides the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the opportunity to end long years of bloodshed and strife that have torn at the very fabric of their country. While my delegation is cognizant of the fact that numerous circumstances will impact the future fate of the peace process, we nevertheless reiterate that the two critical conditions contained in the Secretary-General's report for enhancing the peace process should be met. In this regard, the Security Council should remain actively seized of this crisis. My delegation also attaches great significance to its comprehensiveness and views it as an important conduit for providing an environment that is conducive to the peaceful resolution of this tragic war.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“My delegation believes, moreover, that a considerable and sustained effort must be directed towards the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the country's economic infrastructure. We therefore strongly urge the international community to provide assistance for programmes of reconstruction that address both the immediate and long-term needs of the country. In our view, the credibility of this Peace Agreement will be greatly impacted by the level of cooperation which the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia receives. The Indonesian delegation wishes to stress the importance of the provisions contained in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this draft resolution and reaffirms the call for all parties to comply with requests for assistance.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“As a troop-contributing nation, Indonesia is proud to have lent its support to the cause of peace. The nearly four years of hostilities have created more than 2 million refugees and displaced persons, while crippling the country's economic infrastructure. In this regard, my delegation supports the observations of the Secretary-General in his report that we need to focus on the problems and concerns of repatriation and the relief of refugees and displaced persons, as well as those pertaining to the promotion of human rights. We believe that these are areas in which the United Nations can continue to play a vital and indispensable role, thereby bolstering the peace process.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“In this regard, my delegation believes it essential to create an atmosphere conducive to the pursuit of arms control, thus sustaining a climate that promotes sustainable development and prosperity. This will also require the neighbouring countries to bear the responsibility to cooperate in the implementation of these measures and to extend all assistance towards that end. This draft resolution envisages the eventual conclusion and termination of the mandate of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR). We should therefore like to pay tribute to all the women and men of UNPROFOR who have dedicated their talents and untiring efforts to the relentless pursuit of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the past four years, particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“This draft resolution also encompasses important elements of further progress towards mutual recognition among the concerned parties in the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which is the key element for providing peace and prosperity in the former Yugoslavia. Peace and reconciliation in the former Yugoslavia would be elusive without the commitment of the parties, particularly in their relationships with one another, as set forth in operative paragraph 10 of the draft resolution, and without the urgently needed sustained efforts of the international community to provide assistance for programmes of reconstruction that address both the immediate and long-term needs of the country.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“The signing of the Peace Agreement in Paris on 14 December offers the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia real hope that they will be able to put behind them the worst conflict in Europe since the Second World War. The continuation of the conflict would not only adversely affect the people of the countries of the former Yugoslavia, but also bring instability to the region. My delegation is of the view that the draft resolution before us today provides a valuable framework for the process of reconciliation to begin and for facilitating the framework for peace in the region.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“The Security Council is meeting today at a critical juncture in the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our deliberations will have significant and far-reaching ramifications for progress towards the implementation of the Peace Agreement reached in Dayton, Ohio. In this respect, the Secretary- General's report of 13 December provides a firm basis on which to address the issues contained in the draft resolution before us today. My delegation attaches great importance to the resolution of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia, because it has inflicted enormous suffering and carnage on all who have fallen into its path, including thousands of defenceless women and children. Indeed, few have been spared the unrelenting physical and emotional pain that has left profound scars on the people of that region.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Moreover, we also endorse the call for United Nations agencies and non-govemmental agencies to continue their critical support in the essentially important area of humanitarian assistance. Needless to say, these objectives would be significantly promoted if they were implemented within a secure and safe environment, the maintenance of which is primarily up to the Government of Rwanda, a sovereign nation. In conclusion, we believe that this draft resolution offers a renewed hope of fostering peace and prosperity for Rwanda after years of deprivation and a tremendous toll in human suffering. Furthermore, it should contribute greatly to the prospects that one day the people of Rwanda and throughout the Great Lakes region will be able to advance their lives in a more productive and peaceful environment, free from fear and the ravages of war.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“Additionally, these endeavours can be bolstered by the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Rwanda, which constitute the key elements for a lasting peace. We therefore call upon United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations to continue to lend their valuable assistance to the Government of Rwanda. Having said this, and upon careful reflection and deliberation, my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us today. The draft, in our opinion, provides for good offices and logistical support for the voluntary and safe repatriation of Rwandan refugees, and should contribute to the promotion of a climate of mutual trust and confidence through the performance of monitoring tasks.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“In this regard, we support the suitable approach set forth in the draft resolution, which includes a modified role for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). In particular, we can foresee the possibility of transferring non-lethal equipment to the Government of Rwanda, as expressed in paragraph 7 of the draft resolution, as it assumes greater responsibility in refugee repatriation and national reconciliation. My delegation is confident that through continued cooperation between the Government of Rwanda and UNAMIR, the difficult tasks that still lie ahead will prove to be less cumbersome. We believe that this close cooperation will more than adequately compensate for the concerns associated with the reduction in the number of UNAMIR personnel, as mandated in the draft resolution.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“While we fully recognize the important progress that has been made, we are nevertheless very concerned by the continuing atmosphere of tension and instability prevailing throughout the region. This is due in particular to persistent acts of insurgency, infiltration and sabotage perpetrated by the former Rwandese Government Forces in refugee camps along the Zaire-Rwanda border. It cannot be denied that the problems now confronting Rwanda are of a very complex nature and thus require an integrated approach that takes into account the many underlying aspects and considerations. In my delegation's view, a stable and lasting peace will continue to be elusive until protracted problems such as refugee repatriation and national reconciliation are adequately addressed.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“We are encouraged by the report that some definite progress has been registered regarding political and socio-economic developments and that, as a result, a climate of relative security has continued to prevail in Rwanda. This progress is reflected by the recent re-establishment of the national judicial system through, inter alia, the appointment of the Supreme Court and the establishment of "triage committees" by the Government of Rwanda. In this context, we applaud the Government of Rwanda's efforts in fostering peace and security, especially in its determined efforts to reconstruct and rehabilitate the country. We are confident that the Government of Rwanda and the international community will continue their commitments to maintain and build upon the important progress already achieved.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December and by assuring you of my delegation's full cooperation in the discharge of your demanding duties. We are fully confident that given your wisdom and well- known leadership qualities, we can be assured of substantial progress. I should like also to congratulate your predecessor, His Excellency Ambassador Al-Khussaiby of Oman, for his skilful stewardship during the month of November. The Indonesian delegation would like to express its deep appreciation to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive and insightful report (S/1995/1002) concerning the current situation in Rwanda.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source