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“Yasushi Akashi, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Thorvald Stoltenberg, the present and previous Force Commanders, and the courageous and dedicated women and men of UNPROFOR for their devoted efforts in the service of the United Nations and of peace in the former Yugoslavia. We share the Secretary-General's observation that UNPROFOR's activities in the Republic of Croatia have generally succeeded in establishing the cessation of hostilities essential for initiating political dialogue. Furthermore, my delegation would like to point out the positive role played by UNPROFOR in the implementation of the Cease-Fire Agreement of 29 March 1994 and in support of the implementation of the Economic Agreement of 2 December 1994, which have been positive steps towards confidence-building and reconciliation.”
1995-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3512 (1995) · source
“As my delegation has already expressed Indonesia's basic views during prior consultations, I shall confine my remarks to just a few issues which my delegation considers of particular importance. The international community has indeed shown its serious concern as it has sought to resolve the conflicts that erupted after the break-up of the former Yugoslavia. The search for a negotiated solution to these conflicts has proven to be an extremely difficult task. In this regard, we would like to commend the achievements of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in preventing a further escalation of hostilities and in playing an important role in the peace process in all three areas of its operation. We would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
1995-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3512 (1995) · source
“Let me begin by expressing my delegation's congratulations to you, Sir, on your country's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month, which will end today. Ambassador Li Zhaoxing's leadership and wisdom have indeed been evident during his tenure. I would also like to express my delegation's deep appreciation to his predecessor, Ambassador Legwaila of Botswana, for the excellent manner in which he guided the Council last month. Allow me now to express my delegation's sincere appreciation to the sponsors of the draft resolutions on the United Nations peace-keeping Force in the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.”
1995-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3512 (1995) · source
“There can be no doubt that the unending creation of settlements in the occupied territories has already created major impediments during the transitional period of Palestinian self-rule, and could have a negative impact on the outcome of the agreed-upon final status negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians concerning the occupied territories. Thus, these activities in themselves run counter to the peace accords and other agreements which have already been reached between the two parties. My delegation therefore calls upon the Government of Israel to embark upon the speedy dismantlement of settlements, leading to a mutually supportive and positively reinforcing approach, such as that which resulted in important breakthroughs in the past and which ought to be renewed and sustained.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505 (1995) · source
“My delegation has been hopeful that both the parties have the necessary will and determination to resolve the myriad issues in a way that will not adversely prejudice the interests of either party. But we cannot fail to note that certain untenable policies and practices by the Israeli Government have impeded further progress towards comprehensive peace. The continuation of settlement activities is indisputably among the most important, with its attendant grave security, economic and social repercussions. Thus, noting the applicability of the Hague regulations of 1907 and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, my delegation strongly urges the Israeli Government to honour the provisions of those legal instruments scrupulously and to desist from planning, constructing and establishing settlements anywhere in the occupied territories.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505 (1995) · source
“We are aware that our principal obligation is to try to enable the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to cooperate in working out a systematic, tightly-phased formula and a plan for dealing with Israeli settlements in the territories occupied since 1967. The Agreement on Preparatory Transfer of Powers and Responsibility signed by the Palestine Liberation Organization and Israel on 29 August 1994 might be seen as a precursor to other future agreements. Meanwhile, we note that both Palestinians and Israelis have been working to improve the political and security environment and have repeatedly sought to achieve progress towards peace.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505 (1995) · source
“My delegation notes with satisfaction some encouraging developments that have taken place in the search for a peaceful settlement to the question of Palestine in the context of a comprehensive Middle East peace process. The Cairo Agreement on the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area, together with the 1993 Washington accord, also indicates that the parties concerned have taken up their solemn responsibilities with a View to achieving positive outcomes. Despite these developments, the situation in the occupied territories continues to be fraught with difficulties and may well jeopardize the peace process, owing primarily to the continuation of untenable settlement activities.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505 (1995) · source
“My delegation welcomed the request for this urgent meeting of the Security Council by the Group of Arab States in response to the rapidly worsening situation in the occupied territories. My delegation is hopeful that our consideration of the situation in Palestine will lead to the elimination of the obstacles being faced in the peace process. The question before the Council today - that of settlements in the territories occupied by Israel since 1967 and related matters of peace and security in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank - concerns issues with a profound bearing on the peace process formally undertaken by the Israeli and Palestinian authorities through the peace accord signed in Washington in September 1993, namely, the historic Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505 (1995) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement believes that the largest possible number of delegations should participate in the debate on the Secretary-General's position paper. The Movement would like all Member States to give careful attention to the proposals contained therein so as to create the opportunity to collectively contribute to fostering a new era of true multilateralism. It is our view that the Secretary- General's position paper should be examined by the General Assembly, as it is the sole United Nations body to encompass all States, both in the discussion and in the decision-making processes. We would welcome the establishment of a working group of the General Assembly, at an appropriate time, to study the position paper.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“Consultations with Bretton Woods institutions for the purpose of giving effect to Article 50 is not necessarily the most effective way of alleviating the damages suffered by third parties. The Security Council, which imposes sanctions, has the responsibility also to provide relief. Within the framework of Chapter VIII of the Charter, regional organizations can cooperate with the United Nations in the resolution of conflicts in their regions which are seen as threats to international peace and security, within their respective mandates and spheres of competence. In this context, the Movement welcomes close cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations on the basis of the Charter.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“That report should include reference to Article 50, concerning special economic problems confronting States arising from the carrying out of sanctions mandated under Chapter VII. We look forward to receiving the detailed report of the Secretary- General on this issue, which we trust will include an analysis of the proposals and suggestions, as contained in the report of the Committee's 1994 session. Regarding compensation, the Movement considers that the establishment of a sanctions mechanism, as proposed by the Secretary-General in his report, deserves to be explored further. Moreover, sanctions should be lifted as soon as their objectives are achieved.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“While Article 50 of the Charter has called for consultations in seeking a solution to these problems, a more extensive use of that provision as a means to limit the impact of sanctions has now become essential. The comprehensiveness of today's sanctions has also raised a different set of complex issues. Increasingly, the costs are being borne by the civilian population, without accomplishing the objectives of the sanctions. It is therefore imperative to rectify this situation, taking special precautions to ease the impact of sanctions on the vulnerable groups of society. The Charter review Committee at its last session invited the Secretary-General to submit, before its 1995 session, a report on the question of the implementation of the provisions of the Charter.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“There has been a threefold increase in the number of sanction regimes within the past two years. This expanding use of sanctions has not been accompanied by a thorough consideration of the short- and long-term effects. Many critical issues need to be clarified before the imposition of sanctions. Their potential impact on the country that is targeted, as well as their time-frame, clearly defined objectives, humanitarian aspects and special provisions to minimize the collateral damage suffered by third parties, ought to be worked out in detail. Such an approach would strengthen international support for the imposition and implementation of sanction regimes. Sanctions have profound ramifications, not only for the target country, but also for the neighbouring States and trading partners.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“We also should recall the lack of progress in either launching multilateral negotiations for a legally binding instrument on the production and the stockpiling of fissile materials or the work carried out by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Likewise, the deadlock in the Preparatory Committee for the 1995 Conference of the Parties to the Non-Proliferation Treaty persists. Many other issues, including unhindered access to technology for peaceful purposes and negative security assurances to non- nuclear States, have not been resolved. The Secretary-General's position paper also touches upon the question of sanctions. Member States are obligated to comply with the Security Council decisions concerning sanctions, in keeping with Article 41 of the Charter.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“65) Although recent changes in international relations have diminished the likelihood of a nuclear war, the issues of the non-use of nuclear weapons, the prevention of nuclear war and the elimination of all nuclear arsenals deservedly continue to be a preoccupation of the international community. It is essential to reaffirm the importance of nuclear disarmament and its priority in disarmament negotiations, as contained in the Final Document of the first special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament. It is pertinent to recall the stalemate in the Conference on Disarmament over negotiating and reaching the long- sought goal of a comprehensive test-ban treaty.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“The Secretary-General, in his report, refers to a norm for Member States to accept the offer of United Nations good offices. The adherence to such a norm will be practical only if a favourable climate of opinion, or ethos, is created. The Movement feels that this ethos can be created only by the free will and consent of the States concerned. The Movement takes note of the Secretary-General's View that: "Progress (...) in the area of weapons of mass destruction and major weapons systems must be followed by parallel progress in conventional arms". (S/I995/I, para.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“These arrangements should be institutionalized and must be in keeping with paragraph 2 of Article 17 of the Charter. The Secretariat should also continue to consider ways to facilitate prompt reimbursement to troop-contributing countries as well as other related administrative and financial issues. As regards the issue of preventive diplomacy and peacemaking, the Movement has noted the proposal to establish in the United Nations regular budget a contingency provision and the enlargement of existing provisions for unforeseen peace-keeping activities. The proposal for small field missions, because of its possible implications, requires careful study by the appropriate intergovernmental organs. These ideas should be clearly defined - at least operationally - after thorough examination by the General Assembly.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“We believe that further specific improvements, including the possible expansion of this consultative mechanism to any other interested countries, will depend on how effective the new set-up will prove in its entirety. The Movement notes with concern that expenditures on peace-keeping operations have far exceeded those committed to developmental activities. It considers that a similar emphasis should be given to development programmes and activities as the best contribution for the preservation of peace and security. The costs of peace-keeping operations should continue to be calculated in accordance with the existing scale of assessments established by General Assembly resolution 3101 (XXVIII), which takes into account the special responsibilities of some Member States and economic considerations.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“We agree that unity of command and control is a sine qua non for peace-keeping to proceed effectively and safely. As a matter of principle, peace-keeping operations should be under the operational control of the United Nations. There must be a clear delineation of functions between United Nations Headquarters and the field. While operational matters should basically be the responsibility of the force commander, United Nations Headquarters ought to be given the responsibility for overall control and political direction. Another equally important aspect of peace-keeping operations is the consultations between the United Nations and troop-contributing countries. Such consultations should focus on political and military objectives, the responsibilities and expectations of their troops and the conduct of the operations in general.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“This far-reaching proposal needs a very careful scrutiny of its cost implications and even more of the modality of its establishment and use, of the need for consent before such a force may be deployed and of its command and control structure. It is not clear, for instance, what types of emergency are referred to and who will determine the existence of such crises. These ambiguities may lend themselves to interpretations that would challenge the sovereignty and independence of States. In addition, the concept of enforcement action needs to be further reviewed and evaluated, inter alia, on the basis of the contents of the Secretary-General' s report. The issue of command and control has now emerged as one of the central issues requiring the most careful consideration and study.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“They should be temporary in nature and create an atmosphere conducive to a peaceful and durable settlement, and should not be perceived as a substitute for other efforts to be made in endeavouring to reach a just solution. However, the Movement is of the View that the concept of multifunctional peace-keeping operations, in the light of the basic principles of traditional peace-keeping operations, requires further clarification. Similarly, the idea of a rapid reaction force, put forward in the section on peace-keeping, requires greater clarity concerning the scope and circumstances under which it would be deployed.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“These include the support of the general membership of the Organization; the consent of the States involved; non-intervention in the internal affairs of States; impartiality; the non-use of force; equitable opportunity for all States to participate; and, above all, a clearly-defined mandate, time-frame and secure financing. Furthermore, we think it essential that all measures for the peaceful settlement of disputes be explored before launching peace-keeping operations. Primary emphasis should be on utilizing peaceful means for resolving conflicts; coercive measures and military means must remain the last resort to be used only after other measures have failed.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“and that most of the troop contributors are members of NAM. Considering some recent successes and setbacks in United Nations peace-keeping operations, and taking into account the fact that such operations have moved beyond the traditional concept, NAM. finds that there is an urgent need to review, take stock of and draw conclusions from recent experiences. The Non-Aligned Movement is pleased to note that the Secretary-General has reiterated the validity and relevance of the traditional principles of peace-keeping operations. We suggest that these principles be strengthened, given prevailing conditions in this changing world.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“The non-aligned countries fully agree that, as the Organization closes the first half-century of its work and stands poised to assume the challenges of the future, its primary mission will be to convey to the world a renewed vision and to fulfil its commitment to development as the best means to uproot the fundamental causes of conflicts which pose threats to international peace and security. Development should be brought to the forefront of the international agenda. We look forward to discussing further the Secretary-General's report on an Agenda for Development. The Movement attaches particular importance to the issue of peace-keeping operations addressed in the position paper of the Secretary-General. It is to be noted that most of the United Nations peace-keeping operations are in the member countries of NAM.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“The Movement concurs with the Secretary-General' s observation that: "only sustained efforts to resolve underlying socio-economic, cultural and humanitarian problems can place an achieved peace on a durable foundation." (S/1995/I, para. 22) The Secretary-General has rightly focused his attention on economic and social issues which have long been sidelined. These have become all the more important today as conflicts are increasingly recognized to have socio-economic origins.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“Considering that the paper before us has still to be examined in depth by both the Security Council and the General Assembly, this statement offers only a few preliminary comments of a general nature. The Movement has noted that a number of elements contained in the report "An Agenda for Peace" have been neither included nor elaborated in the present Supplement, to which the NAM. member countries would give further consideration. In addition, we note that the Supplement is relatively silent on the role of the General Assembly in contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security, as specified in the Charter and reaffirmed in General Assembly resolutions 47/120 A and 47/120 B. It is important that respect for State sovereignty be recognized as one of the basic principles in the conduct of international relations.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“It is a distinct honour and privilege for me to deliver this statement on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (NAM). Let me begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General for presenting his "Supplement to an Agenda for Peace: position paper of the Secretary-General on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations" (S/ 1995/ l). The Movement has taken due note of the Secretary-General's Supplement. It offers many proposals and approaches which warrant our careful consideration. The Movement concurs with the objective of strengthening the capacity of the Organization in all fields, including the maintenance of international peace and security and the promotion of economic and social development within the framework of and in accordance with the provisions of the Charter.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492 (1995) · source
“It is our hope that within this period the Liberian parties will be afforded a significant opportunity to demonstrate their willingness to solve their own problems and to respect the role of international, regional and subregional organizations.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“This reflects the unanimous determination of the international community and the commitment it has undertaken in favour of an early and peaceful solution to the conflict on the basis of the Accra Agreement, including its timetable for implementation of its provisions - and this process has already dragged on for far too long. We hope that the talks on the composition of the Council of State, as referred to in the Accra Agreement, can be resumed immediately and that agreement can be reached as soon as possible. The extension of the mandate ought to be seen as an opportunity for the parties to the conflict to respect the cease-fire and implement all the relevant agreements.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“This would entail their actively facilitating the safe delivery of international humanitarian assistance throughout the country. In this regard, my delegation calls upon all Liberians to cooperate fully with the activities undertaken by the ECOWAS Military Observer Group (ECOMOG) and the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL). Since the peace process in Liberia is now entering a crucial moment, by voting for the resolution the Council has just adopted my delegation has indicated its support for UNOMIL's continued presence in Liberia. The resolution that has just been adopted by the Council extends the mandate of UNOMIL for another three months beginning on 13 January 1995 .”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“Hence, we hope that all Liberian parties will now begin to adhere to the Accra Agreement and substantially demonstrate their readiness to implement it fully. We believe that the observance of a cease-fire as of 28 December 1994 could lead to the holding of the free and fair elections which are now scheduled for 14 November 1995, and also to the installation of the elected government on 1 January 1996. We are also in a position to support the Secretary-General's recommendation for the convening of a summit of ECOWAS leaders to coordinate and harmonize their policies on Liberia and promote implementation of the Accra Agreement. The political future of Liberia depends on the Liberians. Therefore, they must strive to demonstrate further their political will and sustained commitment to peace and stability in their country.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“Since this Accra Agreement has been signed by all the factions currently involved in the conflict, we think it appropriate to extend our appreciation to the Chairman of ECOWAS, President Jerry Rawlings of Ghana, for his success in carrying out the principal negotiations among the parties concerned. His initiatives substantially helped in overcoming the parties' differences; this subsequently led to the signing of the Agreement. In this regard, we also commend the positive role played by the Foreign Ministers of the ECOWAS Committee of Nine on Liberia. As pointed out by the Secretary-General in his report, the Liberian parties have signed many peace agreements but have failed to implement them.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“We pay tribute to the members of the high-level mission dispatched to the Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in order to find ways for reviving the peace process and achieving reconciliation among the Liberian factions. The mission, led by Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Mr. Lansana Kouyate, carried out extensive consultations throughout West Africa to facilitate a new political accommodation among Liberians, an accommodation which would be possible only if it was supported by a common policy of the neighbouring States directly involved with Liberia. My delegation is pleased to note that all the Liberian parties succeeded in signing an agreement on 21 December 1994 in Accra.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“My delegation, at the outset, would like to register its sincere appreciation for the succinct and useful report of the Secretary-General contained in document S/l995/9 of 6 January 1995, the eighth in the series of progress reports on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL). We also commend and express appreciation to the Secretary-General and his former Special Representative, Mr. Trevor Gordon-Somers, for the untiring efforts to bring about peace in Liberia. We welcome the appointment of Mr. Anthony Nyakyi as the Secretary-General's new Special Representative for Liberia; we hope that he will enjoy success in carrying out his new duties.”
1995-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3489 (1995) · source
“Finally, it should prevail upon the Bosnian Serbs to accept the peace proposals advanced by the five-nation Contact Group and already accepted by the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“Against this background, and despite our misgivings about the extension of the casing of sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, my delegation voted in favour of the resolution just adopted. Our position on this matter is based on the understanding that since resolution 943 (1994) has already initiated the process of relaxing sanctions, the Government in Belgrade will scrupulously fulfil the commitments that it has undertaken. Our endorsement is also predicated upon the stipulation that should at any time the Secretary-General report a wilful violation the suspension of sanctions will be terminated forthwith. It would be reasonable to expect that the conduct of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will be above reproach. Otherwise, its Government must be prepared to face even more and tougher sanctions.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“We particularly welcome the provision in the draft resolution which reaffirms the requirement contained in paragraph 12 of resolution 820 (1993) that imports to, exports from and transshipment through the United Nations Protected Areas in the Republic of Croatia and those areas of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the control of the Serb forces - with the exception of essential humanitarian supplies - shall be permitted only with proper authorization from the Government of Croatia or the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This provision goes some way towards addressing the concerns about the illegal supply of fuel to the so-called Krajina Serbs, to which we referred earlier.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“In particular, we should like to underscore the fact that during the past hundred days there has been little to indicate that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has initiated steps, beyond the alleged closure of its border with the Federal Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to fulfil the requirements laid down in the relevant Security Council resolutions, steps that are necessary if the sanctions against it are to be lifted. Despite our misgivings, we are fully cognizant of the positive elements contained in the draft resolution before us. We are heartened, for example, by the fact that, through the draft resolution, the Council calls upon all States and others concerned to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and international borders of all States in the region.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“My delegation therefore has serious reservations regarding the provision for an extension for a further hundred days of the suspension of sanctions, as contained in the draft resolution before the Council. Despite the dedication shown by the members of the Mission, we doubt whether its monitors can effectively police a 450- kilometre border, when previous estimates called for a far bigger Mission. We therefore call for concerted efforts to strengthen the Mission's capacity and to ensure the fulfilment by the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of its solemn commitment to close its border with the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“Specifically, Indonesia attaches particular importance, inter alia, to the following measures that should be taken before the easing of the sanctions regime: recognition by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of the independence and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina; effective defence of the "safe areas" and enforcement of exclusion zones; termination of the arms embargo against the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina; ending of the unconscionable policy of "ethnic cleansing" by Bosnian Serbs; and full cooperation by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia with the international war crimes tribunal, including the surrender of wanted suspects for trial. In short, there should not be any easing of sanctions unless and until all consequences of aggression are reversed and territories occupied through the use of force are surrendered.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“As regards the draft resolution now before us, it should be recalled that my delegation has already expressed its reservations concerning the casing of sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, as called for in Security Council resolution 943 (1994). In our view, such action was premature. It was taken with undue haste and in utter disregard of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia's complicity in the whole crisis. Equally important, resolutions adopted by the Council in this context have explicitly stipulated the steps that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia should take if sanctions were to be eased. These clearly went beyond the mere promise to close the border with the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“The perception of discrepancy between actual developments on the ground and the certifications issued by the Mission on the continued commitment of the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to close its border with the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost inevitable, given the constraints under which the Mission has had to work and, in particular, the terms of reference within which it has had to operate. Without wishing in any way to belittle the dedication of the members of the Mission, we must recognize that under the current terms of reference, and given the limitation of resources under which it has had to operate, its capacity more effectively to ensure compliance by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia with its commitment seems to have been compromised.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“The question of the transportation of fuel is included in the latest report of the Mission, but my delegation would have liked to see the question of the alleged supply of air- defence systems across the border of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and in areas of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina under Serb forces similarly addressed. It is our view that, unless concerns such as these are addressed, the International Conference Mission to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia runs the risk of being increasingly regarded as irrelevant to the developments on the ground.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“Indonesia' s principal concern, however, is that, despite the reports' certification that the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is continuing to meet its commitment to close its border with the areas of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the control of the Bosnian Serb forces, there have been widespread allegations of violations in the form of the transportation of strategic materials and personnel. Reports of the illegal supply of contraband fuel by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to the so-called Krajina Serbs in the United Nations Protected Areas in Croatia, as well as Serbian deployment of surface-to-air missiles around the Gorazde, Zepa and Srebrenica safe areas, are illustrative of our concern about the extent to which the border closure has in fact been effected.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“Appeasing the Bosnian Serbs could lead to a tragedy on an even greater scale than is evident now in that embattled land. The international community should vigorously pressure the Bosnian Serbs to accept the peace proposal of the five- nation Contact Group. The delegation of Indonesia has noted the reports submitted by the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia. We fully sympathize with the members of the Mission for the hardships to which they are being subjected in carrying out their tasks under severe financial, physical and operational constraints and in stressful conditions. These simply increase our appreciation of the reports.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“Meanwhile, the repatriation of hundreds of thousands of refugees and a sharp increase in the number of displaced persons have further aggravated the already deteriorating situation. Realization of the hope engendered by the agreements on a cease-fire and the cessation of hostilities that were reached last month - the hope that the agreements would lead to the termination of war and to a durable and just peace - remains elusive, as the aggressors have continued to violate with impunity the commitments they made under the agreement. It is against this backdrop that my delegation views the tragedy that has befallen the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Indonesia must reiterate that an unjust peace should not be imposed on Bosnia and Herzegovina, and that the Bosnian Serbs should not be allowed to dictate terms for a political settlement.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“The Bosnian Serbs' rejection of the peace plan launched by the five-nation Contact Group means only that they intend to keep up the slaughter. While the siege and strangulation of Sarajevo continues, we have witnessed their brazen attacks on "safe areas", as evidenced by their treacherous assault on the town of Bihac. In this instance, the United Nations Protection Force failed to discharge fully its mandate to block or repel the aggression of the Bosnian Serbs. Recent developments in the Bihac region were particularly disturbing, as they involved cross-border aggression by the so-called Croatian Serb forces, launched from the United Nations Protected Areas in the Republic of Croatia.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“The wanton aggression by the Bosnian Serbs has been sustained by the stark military imbalance in their favour, which they have exploited to seize what now amounts to 70 per cent of Bosnian territory in their bid to carve a "Greater Serbia" out of Bosnian soil. Condemnation, warnings, sanctions and international isolation have not deterred them from aggression and duplicity. Meanwhile, the pleas of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina for effective international intervention, or at least the lifting of the arms embargo, have gone unheeded. The consequences of a continued arms embargo on the victims of the conflict are obvious: there will be more killing of defenceless civilians, more atrocities and more destruction.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“The Security Council has been seized of the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina for nearly three years. It is a conflict which poses a continuing threat to the maintenance of international peace and security. The death and destruction, the atrocities committed and the suffering it has inflicted is of such magnitude that it has shocked the world. Denied its right to defend itself as a result of an ill-conceived arms embargo, Bosnia and Herzegovina faces the bleak prospect of a forcible dismantling of its multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious society, the brutal decimation of its people and the erosion of its independence and sovereignty.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“I should like at the outset, Sir, to extend my delegation's congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. We remain fully confident that with the wisdom and diplomatic skill you have shown in the past you will provide the Council with effective leadership. May I also express our appreciation to your predecessor, Ambassador Manzi Bakuramutsa, the Permanent Representative of Rwanda, for the able guidance he provided the Council during last month. May I also avail myself of this opportunity to express my delegation's gratitude for the words of welcome by the members of the Council to Indonesia as one of its new members. Let me also join other members of the Council in welcoming the Foreign Minister of Italy in our midst.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source