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1. “Through peace, the Middle East has the potential for great transformation, both economically and politically. The peace process and the relevant agreements that have been accepted by both parties must be implemented in their entirety with consistency and fairness, not selectively, sporadically and conditionally.”

   1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

2. “Moderation should be a key word while the parties navigate the difficult waters of establishing peace in the Middle East base on Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 425 (1978). Actions that could jeopardize this fragile process must be avoided and the endeavours for peace must be madeirreversible. The gains attained thus far in the peace process are indeed of historic significance. It is now up to Israel scrupulously to implement the provisions of the various agreements reached with the Palestinians. The recent agreement on Hebron should be followed by negotiations on other contentious issues, most notably the future status of Jerusalem, the question of settlements, refugees and borders, as well as the final status of the occupied territories.”

   1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

3. “Indonesia has long stood firm on the principles of respect for the rights of the Palestinians and their claim to sovereignty over their land. The peace agreements signed by Israel and the Palestinians have been the stepping stones to a new level of relations between the peoples of Israel and Palestine. The peace process was to mean that differences could be worked out through negotiations and that the interests and needs of both parties would be respected. Unilateral Israeli actions were to be part of the past and violence would subside. Clearly, however, challenges abound in the realization of such a vision. Given the provocative measures taken by Israel, my delegation would like to commend the Palestinian Authority for encouraging restraint and opting for peaceful methods to resolve the current crisis.”

   1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

4. “In this regard, the Islamic Group of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in New York, at its meeting held on 3 March 1997, issued a communique in which it calls on the Security Council, inter alia, to take urgent steps to ensure that the Government of Israel reverses its decision and renounces any settlement activity in all occupied Arab territories, in particular East Jerusalem. My delegation is therefore hopeful that our deliberations today will lead to the adoption by the Council of concrete measures to reverse these latest Israeli transgressions in the occupied territories, as called for by the Islamic Group and the Group of Arab States. The peace process in the Middle East has raised hopes for a new era of peace, stability and prosperity for the peoples of the region, including the long-suffering Palestinian people.”

   1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

5. “However, all of this, not least of which is the mutual trust and confidence which have assiduously been built over the past four years, is being placed in jeopardy by Israel. Furthermore, we are concerned that the arbitrary acts by Israel may provoke a new wave of Palestinian anger and frustration, with unpredictable consequences. Yet we should . be clear where the onus of responsibility lies. The Government of Israel cannot Shirk its responsibility for the consequences emanating from its ill-conceived policies and practices.”

   1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

6. “They are in clear violation of Security Council and General Assembly resolutions and incompatible with the Declaration of Principles, subsequent agreements, both in Security Council 3745th meeting (Resumption l) Fifty-second year 6 March 1997 letter and in spirit, and indeed with generally accepted principles of international law. This latest negative development is particularly unfortunate against the backdrop of recent signs that the peace process has returned to its proper course despite Israeli procrastination and attempts at reinterpreting agreements already reached. This is fully demonstrated by the agreement reached earlier this year on the complex issue of Israeli withdrawal from Hebron.”

   1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

7. “This decision to build new settlements in J abal Abu Ghneim in Jerusalem represents the latest brazen attempt at preempting the outcome of negotiations on final status by changing the legal status and demographic composition of Jerusalem. Over the years, we have chronicled a series of Israeli policies and practices - most recently, the decision to build another new settlement in the Ras al-Amud region-and the opening of the tunnel located within the Harem al-Shatif -- all of which are aimed at creating new facts on the ground to the detriment not only of the interests of the Palestinian people, but also of the very peace process itself. These actions were unacceptable then, are unacceptable now and will be unacceptable in the future.”

   1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

8. “Permit me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. My delegation has full knowledge of your diplomatic skills and leadership qualities and is therefore assured that, with you as President, the work of the Council is indeed in capable hands. May I also take this opportunity to extend our felicitations to your predecessor, Ambassador Njuguna Mahugu of Kenya, for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the work of the Council during the month of February. 'My' delegation is deeply concerned over Israel's decision on 26 February 1997 to pursue its unlawful policy of establishing settlements in the Holy City of Jerusalem.”

   1997-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745Resumption1 (1997) · source

9. “The continuous presence of UNSMIH, in our view, will ensure the development of a professional, self-sustaining, fully functioning national police force able to conduct the full spectrum of police functions for the consolidation of democracy and the revitalization of Haiti's system of justice. Based upon these considerations, Indonesia will vote in favour of this draft resolution. In conclusion, we would like to extend our deep appreciation to the men and women of UNSMIH, who have carried out their work with diligence and professionalism.”

   1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

10. “In this regard, operative paragraph 4 of today's draft resolution (S/1996/1002) is essential because close cooperation between the Government of Haiti and international financial institutions is expected to permit the mobilization of additional financial support to assist the economic, social and institutional development which is so needed for Haiti to weather the winds of instability. The presence of UN SMIH, in our View, is a reflection of the international community's commitment to restoring democracy in this country. Therefore, my delegation has no difficulty in supporting operative paragraph 2 of this draft resolution, which recommends the extension of UNSMIH's mandate until 31 May 1997, with a possible final extension until 31 July 1997.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

11. “The Organization, of course, can also provide technical assistance to ensure the continuity of its activities. It is in this connection that we support the role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in coordinating different activities to achieve the long-term goals of institution-building, national reconciliation and economic rehabilitation. The future of Haiti will depend in large measure on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of its economy, without which Haiti will return to a state of political turmoil and conflict. There is indeed a link between peace or political stability and development.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

12. “It is also in this context that Indonesia considers it essential for Haiti not only to strengthen the HNP, but also to establish an effective and strong judiciary system in order to overcome the multi-faceted challenges the Haitian Government has to face. The promotion and consolidation of peace and democracy is essential in order for Haiti to preserve and maintain peace and stability in the long term. We therefore welcome the regional contribution of the Organization of American States (OAS) in cooperation with the United Nations, in particular the contribution of the International Civilian Mission in Haiti (MICIVIH). This also demonstrates how meaningful cooperation between regional organizations and the United Nations can be in handling a conflict.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

13. “The most dire threat to Haiti's future development lies in the violence caused by the militant groups opposed to the present Government. Furthermore, a high level of criminality and disgruntled former soldiers continue to contribute to potentially dangerous outcomes. At this juncture, the HNP is not yet prepared to meet fully the complex difficulties that Haiti is confronted with. The HNP's institutional and operational capacities still need to be developed further. Indeed, it is crucial that the HNP become, with the shortest of delays, a professional, self-sustaining and fully functioning national police force of adequate size and structure, so that this organization is able to conduct the full spectrum of police functions with the appropriate leadership at all echelons of its hierarchy.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

14. “My delegation is gratified to note that the security situation has improved because of the presence of UNSMIH and the enhanced capacity of the Haitian National Police (HNP). UNSMIH has played a significant role in training, supporting and enhancing the capacity of the HNP, as well as in maintaining security. Hence, we would like to commend UNSMIH on its efforts in effectively assisting the Government of Haiti to professionalize the HNP, which in turn creates a more stable environment in Haiti. However, the report suggests that the situation in Haiti is still fluid. The weight of Haiti's past continues to create many obstacles, undermining further progress in rebuilding Haiti economically, socially and institutionally.”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

15. “It is with great pleasure that my delegation expresses its congratulations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of December. We are convinced that your leadership, vast experience and diplomatic skill will guide the Council effectively through its work during this month. My delegation pledges its full support and cooperation in discharging your task and responsibility. I myself would like to express deep gratitude for your kind and generous words addressed to me as President of the Security Council for last month at the Council meeting yesterday. Today we are going to decide on the future of the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH). In this regard, the Indonesian delegation extends its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on UNSMIH (S/1996/813).”

    1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

16. “In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1085 (1996). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15 pm.”

    1996-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3719 (1996) · source

17. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1996/956, which contains the text of a letter dated 15 November 1996 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of a letter dated 13 November 1996 from the President of Haiti addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1996/990) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands.”

    1996-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3719 (1996) · source

18. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti, contained in documents S/ 1996/813 and S/l996/813/Add.1*. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1996/990, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

    1996-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3719 (1996) · source

19. “It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (8/1996/985) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands. In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1084 (1996). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.35 pm.”

    1996-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3718 (1996) · source

20. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara, document S/ 1996/913. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1996/985, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/l996/973, which contains the text of a letter dated 25 November 1996 from the Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    1996-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3718 (1996) · source

21. “In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1083 (1996). The Security has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 4.30 pm.”

    1996-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3717 (1996) · source

22. “Members of the Council have before them the twentieth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia, document S/l996/962. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1996/984, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (5/1996/984) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    1996-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3717 (1996) · source

23. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Liberia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Bull (Liberia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    1996-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3717 (1996) · source

24. “I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1996/979. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: Russian Federation The President: The result of the voting is as follows: 14 in favour, none against and 1 abstention. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1082 (1996). There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.25 pm.”

    1996-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3716 (1996) · source

25. “Members of the Council have received photocopies of a letter dated 19 November 1996 from the Permanent Representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting the text of a letter dated 18 November 1996 from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia addressed to the Secretary- General, which will be issued under the symbol S/1996/983. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. I call on the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, who wishes to make a statement before the voting.”

    1996-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3716 (1996) · source

26. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force pursuant to Security Council resolution 1058 (1996) (S/1996/961). Members of the Council also have before them document S/1996/979, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”

    1996-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3716 (1996) · source

27. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Maleski (the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1996-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3716 (1996) · source

28. “"As is known, the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (8/1996/959 and Corr.1) states in paragraph 13: 'Despite the present quiet in the Israel- Syria sector, the situation in the Middle East continues to be potentially dangerous and is likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached.' "That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the view of the Security Council." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1996/45. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.15 pm.”

    1996-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3715 (1996) · source

29. “In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1081 (1996). In connection with the resolution just adopted on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Council.”

    1996-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3715 (1996) · source

30. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/1996/959 and Corr.l). Members of the Council also have before them document S/1996/975, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1996/975) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands.”

    1996-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3715 (1996) · source

31. “I have just received a letter dated 15 November 1996 from the Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations which reads as follows: "With reference to the discussion on the situation of eastern Zaire, I have the honour of informing you that it had been the intention of Brazil to be a co-sponsor of the draft resolution contained in document S/ 1996/943." That letter will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/ 1996/949. There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 7.35 pm.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

32. “In conclusion, we would like to extend our appreciation to the Special Envoy, Ambassador Raymond Chretien, for his tireless efforts and positive contributions in finding a solution to the current crisis in the Great Lakes region. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1996/943. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1080 (1996).”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

33. “In the context of finding a durable and comprehensive solution for the conflicts in the region, the convening of an international conference on peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region can no longer be postponed. It must be held with the participation of all the Governments concerned under the joint auspices of the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity (OAU), as called for in Security Council resolution 1078 (1996). In the light of these considerations, Indonesia is ready to vote in favour of the draft resolution and support the deployment of a temporary multinational force to eastern Zaire until 31 March 1997. We wish to emphasize, however, that the principles of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Zaire must be upheld throughout the operation of the multinational force.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

34. “Past experience has taught the international community to be wary of involvement in a conflict, albeit with humanitarian intentions in mind, without a clear vision. The present role of the multinational force, as it is being defined, appears to be addressing this concern by establishing a targeted and realistic mandate. Such a force must have the means to defend and protect itself as well as the international relief personnel. The time- frame of four months may suffice to overcome the emergency phase of the crisis. Further dimensions of the conflict need to be addressed as well if a lasting solution is to be found. However, they should be considered in the next phase of operations.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

35. “We also call upon the various Governments concerned in those territories to allow access for humanitarian relief organizations to enable them to distribute food and medical care to the scattered refugees and the internally displaced persons. It is in this context that my delegation, pursuant to paragraph 8 of resolution 1078 (1996), supports the establishment of a multinational force to carry out the tasks and to facilitate the voluntary, orderly repatriation of refugees and displaced persons, as clearly reflected in paragraph 3 of the present draft resolution. Indonesia pays tribute to Canada for its commendable decision to take the initiative to establish the multinational force and to lead the operation. There has been much debate on the mandate, sources and scope of such an operation.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

36. “I shall now make a statement on behalf of the Indonesian delegation. The situation on the ground in eastern Zaire continues to deteriorate. The plight of over 1 million refugees who have already suffered from atrocities, hunger, thirst and miserable conditions demands the immediate action of the international community. In this context, Indonesia highly commends the speedy action taken by the leaders of the region, as manifested in the communique of the Nairobi Summit of 5 November 1996. The Security Council must take action today in order to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe that may have serious repercussions on the stability and security of the whole Great Lakes region. It is imperative that a ceasefire be established in order to end the violence and thereby facilitate a negotiated solution to the conflict.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

37. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

38. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Argentina and Mali in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Ms. Ramirez (Argentina) and Mr. Sow (Mali) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: Argentina and Mali have also joined as sponsors of the draft resolution contained in document S/1996/943.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

39. “I thank the representative of Burundi for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker on my list is the representative of Canada. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

40. “Its request made a mockery of the United Nations. I wish to express my country's sincere gratitude for the draft resolution that the Security Council is going to adopt. It will enable the deployment of this multinational force to eastern Zaire, first for humanitarian purposes and allow for the possibility of an extended mandate for the force under United Nations auspices. I wish to thank the Council again and I do wish to reserve my right to speak again later. The President: I thank the representative of Zaire for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Rwanda, on whom I now call.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

41. “It told us of the return of the refugees to their beloved country, Rwanda. We are not dupes. That is a diversionary tactic undertaken by Rwanda. The troops of the Rwandese Patriotic Front in Goma have gone to the Mugunga camp to chase out the few refugees remaining in the camps and showed them the road to Gisenyi. The entire Rwandese cabinet went to Gisenyi to say: "We will now welcome our returning brothers." For shame! For shame! For two years, those people have been living like animals and only today does the Rwandese cabinet go to Gisenyi to welcome them. The Council should not let itself be duped by such manoeuvres. Rwanda is a past-master of these ploys. Let us remember that Rwanda had asked the United Nations to leave it the materiel used by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

42. “Yesterday it was Kuwait. But who knows whose turn it will be tomorrow? I began by thanking Canada and its two worthy sons for having agreed to this mission. I would like to say a few words about the composition of the force that is currently being authorized. I will be brief because the details appear in the letter that I sent to the President of the Security Council this morning. However, let me recall that Zaire wishes to be consulted at all times on this operation and may challenge offers from some States that it considers to be working side-by-side with the aggressor. In closing, I should like to return to the images that our beloved CNN has been broadcasting throughout the day. It showed us a column of women and children wandering around - I do not know in which direction.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

43. “We put it to the international community that if the initiative for the conference entrusted to Ambassador Jesus had taken place, we would not be sitting here regretting the deaths of all those who have already died. We call upon the international community to exert greater pressure on Kigali so that the refugee problem can be solved through their return to their country. My country is the victim of obvious aggression. I was in this Chamber as the representative of Zaire to the Security Council on 2 August 1990. We were in a similar situation then: aggression perpetrated by one State against another had sprung up in a different part of the world. We raised an army to combat that aggression, so we cannot understand the timidity with which the Security Council is dealing with the aggression against my country. Today it is Zaire.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

44. “Former members of the Council can testify to the Council's reaction at that time: "It is going to be very expensive." Zaire is curious to know today how much the operation that we are about to undertake is going to cost. It was the reluctance of the Security Council that has brought us to the situation in which we find ourselves in today. With regard to a regional conference, Ambassador Jesus of Cape Verde was entrusted with the happy mission of considering with leaders of the region the possibility of bringing them together. Rwanda rejected the convening of such a conference. Today, in the mandate entrusted to Ambassador Chretien - who is in the region - such a conference is envisaged.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

45. “A tribe representing 85 per cent of the population is expelled from the State of Rwanda and the international community is content to follow the situation, exerting no pressure whatsoever on Kigali to take that population back. My country made proposals when the wave of Rwandese refugees invaded my country. We were aware of the fact that there were armed elements among the refugees crossing the border. We disarrned some, but how could we disarm everybody? We could not contain such a mass. The luggage that they carried on their heads sometimes contained weapons that we were unable to inspect. However, we made a proposal to the Security Council and to the Secretary-General. Zaire identified sites where the armed elements could be separated from civilian refugees.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

46. “That it is its right, but we remind Rwanda that the charter of the Organization of African Unity enshrines a principle that no African country would wish to abuse: the inviolability of borders acquired after independence. With regard to the refugee situation, how can the international community remain impassive and indifferent to what is occurring in Kigali? How can we accept that a monoethnic Government should drive away the majority of its population and then govern on behalf of that very population. The principle against which the international community fought in Bosnia and Herzegovina when it tried to stop ethnic cleansing has become a rule of thumb for the Government in Kigali.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

47. “But what did Rwanda do? Rwanda rejected that initiative; Rwanda called for the departure of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda; Rwanda reduced the proposed number of United Nations staff members allowed to stay in Kigali to a level at which they could not work effectively. The non- governmental organizations that were permitted to function in Rwanda were minimized. But what was Rwanda trying to do? Perhaps the Council does not know. Rwanda had a very clear-cut objective: to get rid of all witnesses. Rwanda knew that, some time ago, along the border of Zaire, an inflammatory speech was given by a local leader in which he advocated the establishment of an army. What we are experiencing today is the result of that speech. Rwanda remembered that it belongs to the Hima empire and wants to restore it.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

48. “We therefore call on the international community to intervene and to exert pressure, on Kigali in particular, to ensure that the leaders in Kigali bring their compatriots home. I believe that, once the refugee problem has been solved, calm will return to the region. I can guarantee this because Zaire lived on good terms with Rwanda and Burundi for 34 years. Zaire, my country, agreed to the Secretary-General's proposal to convene a regional conference to consider the problem in the region. Zaire, my country, even made an offer to the Secretary-General, through the President of the Republic of Zaire to accept the deployment of observers along our borders with our neighbours. Zaire was the sole country to welcome the Secretary-General's initiatives, in the belief that it could help solve the crisis in Rwanda and Burundi.”

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49. “Germany had no qualms about complaining of the burden of these refugees on its territory. But, imagine Zaire - no means, in a financial crisis, in a social crisis, in an economic crisis - receiving five times the number of refugees that Germany took in. Germany knows how these refugees rewarded its generosity; Zaire is in the same boat today. The people we took into Zaire, whom we fed and dressed, have returned through the back door with weapons to kill our Zairian population. That is why, before this Council, I wish to reiterate Zaire's position, as set out in the letter I addressed to the President of the Security Council this morning. Zaire considers that the key to the crisis in eastern Zaire is the problem of refugees, be they from Rwanda or Burundi.”

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50. “The people sought by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda include Tutsis who were in power at the time, just as there are now Hutus in power. Who knows if, tomorrow, these Hutus might not also find themselves accused of genocide against their own brothers? My country has a tradition of welcoming refugees, particularly those from Rwanda. In 1959, we took in a wave of refugees who established themselves in our country and some of whose sons are now in power in Kigali. In 1972, we took in refugees again but they were not armed. In 1994, tragedy erupted in Rwanda and Zaire took in more than 2.5 million refugees. By way of example, Germany, a developed country wealthier than Zaire, with better means and more structures to cope with refugees, took in 400,000 refugees from the former Yugoslavia.”

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