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lines on the record: 343
first: 1994-04-21
most recent: 1997-12-04
sittings or episodes: 56
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“We expect the Security Council to closely monitor the implementation of the understandings reached at the meeting of a government delegation with UNITA leaders in Bailundo on 21 December, 1995, as well as the fulfilment of the promises to resume UNITA troop- quartering made recently by Mr. Savimbi. Further delay in taking appropriate action will certainly affect the position of the international community on the situation in Angola and consequently may lead to consideration of United Nations withdrawal from that country. Having said this, the Polish delegation is still of the view that at this particular juncture the international community should continue its support for the peace process in Angola.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“Let me also stress that the credibility of UNITA will not be enhanced by its providing unarmed civilians instead of soldiers to the quartering areas. We also notice that UNITA has failed to release all prisoners registered by the International Committee of the Red Cross, as stipulated by relevant agreements. In falling so significantly behind the agreed schedule, UNITA jeopardizes the whole peace process in Angola and in fact the future of that country. We must not lose sight of the fact that the enduring tensions in Angola have been increasingly threatening the civilian population and have seriously limited the possibilities of humanitarian assistance.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“Since the quartering of UNITA troops constitutes one of the central elements of the peace process, we are particularly concerned at the protracted delays on the part of UNITA in seriously embarking on a large-scale, uninterrupted and verifiable quartering of its troops in accordance with the newly agreed timetable. According to current UNAVEM. III reports, as of yesterday morning there were only about 3,600 UNITA troops registered - rather than the 16,500 declared by Mr. Savimbi - to report to the quartering areas by 8 February. We are alarmed by the failure of UNITA to extend its full cooperation to UNAVEM. III in the Mission's task of assisting the quartering process. The reported illegal removal by UNITA of 800 tents from the quartering centres only adds to this picture.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“The January 1996 agreement on a new timetable is in our View a welcome development, although, given the parties' past performance, much more than mere declarations are needed now. Indeed, the very future of the peace process in Angola, as well as the continuing involvement of the international community, are contingent upon the parties' willingness and ability to resume the implementation of their obligations. In the first place, the serious delay in the process of troop-quartering has to be made up for and the relevant agreements have to be fully implemented. UNITA is the primary addressee in this regard.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“We have to note with regret that the information on the situation in Angola contained in the report of the Secretary-General and in what you, Madam President, brought back to the Council from your visit to Angola, increases our concern and calls for deepened and serious reflection on the future of the United Nations involvement in Angola. A year ago, in its resolution 976 (1995), the Council declared its intention to conclude the mission of UNAVEM III once the objectives of the Lusaka Protocol had been achieved in accordance with the schedule attached to it. The Council also expressed its expectation that this process would be completed by February 1997. As a consequence of the recent serious setbacks in the peace process, the parties have changed the original schedule.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“May I begin by congratulating you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of February. We are confident that, with your wide experience, diplomatic skills and commitment, you will successfully lead the work of this body. Let me assure you of the full cooperation and support of the Polish delegation. I should also like to pay tribute to Ambassador Sir John Weston for the remarkably efficient and effective manner in which he presided over the Council in the month of January. I wish to point out that Poland fully supports the statement made by the representative of Italy on behalf of the European Union. The Polish delegation is grateful to the Secretary- General for his comprehensive and detailed report on Angola. Our thanks go also to his Special Representative, Mr. Blondin Beye.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“The extensive discussions held in the Council have proved that all its members share the view that efforts undertaken by the Organization of African Unity must be supported and enhanced, by means of the draft resolution before us. The Polish delegation fully associates itself with the contents of the draft resolution and will therefore vote in favour of it. We expect that the Government of the Sudan will promptly undertake effective measures to comply with the decision of the Organization of African Unity and thus with the draft resolution before the Security Council.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“It is also for this reason that the search for the perpetrators and ultimately bringing them to justice constitute a very important factor in the maintenance of trust and stability among the countries of the region. It is important to note that the Ethiopian authorities undertook legal measures and subsequently handed the matter over to the attention of the regional organization. In spite of the efforts of the Organization of African Unity, a satisfactory solution has not been found. In the light of the futility of both bilateral and regional efforts to resolve the issue, the Security Council, acting upon a request from the Ethiopian Government, deemed it necessary to put the matter on its agenda.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“Terrorism, in whatever place or form, deserves our strongest condemnation. We believe that those who commit acts of terrorism should be held accountable and should not escape severe punishment. It is for this reason that we have studied carefully the problems connected with the extradition of the three suspects accused of the assassination attempt against President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt on 26 June 1995. Poland, along with other members of the international community, has followed the matter with great concern and attention. The magnitude of the deplorable event that took place in Addis Ababa at the opening of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) summit on 26 June 1995 by far exceeds national dimensions. The tragedy at the Organization of African Unity summit could have had grave consequences for regional peace and security.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“Therefore, we attach a great deal of hope to this way of looking for a solution, and in this context we welcome the European Union's decision to appoint a special envoy to the region. In any case, those who exercise political influence in Burundi have to realize that cooperation is the solution - cooperation both between political groups in Burundi and with the international community, which is desperately trying to help. In conclusion, let me state that Poland fully supports the draft resolution under consideration.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“We are counting heavily on the Secretary-General's efforts to facilitate a comprehensive political dialogue. The value of dialogue was emphasized by President N yerere and cannot possibly be overestimated. We vividly remember his words, but the basic question we face now is how much time we have. Time is running out, and we should not let the determination of the international community fade away. After all, millions of lives are at stake. It is encouraging for us to see the cooperation among the countries of the region, which are vitally interested in achieving peace in Burundi and stability in the whole area. There are many examples of decisive, unanimous and effective cooperation between African States.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“And what is really tragic is that they discourage further initiatives of a humanitarian nature. Let me take this opportunity to pay tribute to those who, notwithstanding the cost and the danger, bring relief to the suffering and exhausted people of Burundi. But how much can we expect of them? My delegation is very grateful to the Secretary- General for his personal involvement and efforts aimed at finding a way of dealing with the crisis in Burundi. We thank the Secretary-General for the information he delivered and also for the initiatives he submitted to the Council. We fully support the sending by the Secretary- General of a technical security mission to Burundi to examine ways of improving security arrangements for United Nations personnel and premises and also for the protection of humanitarian operations.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“It is with great concern that the Polish delegation is looking at the current situation in Burundi. The whole international community is deeply concerned. We all seem to agree that the state of internal affairs in Burundi has to improve now, or else it might be too late to prevent it from deteriorating further and finally getting out of control. It is very discouraging indeed that the observations made by the Security Council's mission to Burundi one year ago are still valid and that, regrettably, new negative factors have emerged. It is deplorable that the majority of the population is suffering because of political rivalries. It is beyond comprehension that violence against aid groups in Burundi has increased. Such acts of violence primarily affect the most vulnerable people - children and women.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“Let me also emphasize the fact that the region's ability to fulfil its important mission in the conflict area depends also on material and logistic support that is to be provided by the international community. We should spare no effort to enhance the peace process in Liberia. We should also rest secure in the conviction that, thanks to the sincere will of the warring parties, the international community's involvement and contribution will not be in vain.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“The major responsibility for developments in the country lies with the political parties, and a successful defusing of the crisis that has arisen after the Tubmanburg incident and the further implementation of the Abuja agreement depend, ultimately, on their political will. Similarly, we can say that the fate of their country is contingent upon their degree of maturity and responsibility. I should also like to stress the importance of continued action by regional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States and the Organization of African Unity, both of which are already deeply involved in the peace process in Liberia.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“Specifically, we attach great importance to the existing political dialogue. The importance of that dialogue can hardly be overestimated. Humanitarian assistance is being provided and it is expanding into areas that have been inaccessible so far. We wish to underline the role of the United Nations Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Office in this respect. The voluntary repatriation of refugees is a significant factor in providing fresh impetus for the renewed cultivation of abandoned land. We also welcome the latest phase of consultations concerning the programme of disarmament and demobilization of combatants. Let me state clearly that the present moment appears crucial for the future of the peace process in Liberia.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“As a result of the incident, the confidence of the international community in the lasting character and momentum of the peace process in Liberia has been seriously weakened. The Polish delegation welcomes the activities undertaken by the Liberian National Transitional Government, the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Liberia to defuse the incident and to ensure the prompt release of the civilians and ECOMOG soldiers who have been detained. We express our sincere hope that these activities will alleviate the situation in the region, and will have a positive effect on the overall situation in Liberia. We would also like to refer to those parts of the report which allow us some hope that the political process in Liberia will go forward despite the delays.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“Our delegation remains particularly concerned by breaches of the cease-fire agreement: the Tubmanburg incident, as a result of which 16 Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) members lost their lives, is a most serious violation of the Abuja Agreement of 19 August 1995. It is regrettable that it has been followed by other cease-fire violations and by other assaults on ECOMOG centres and personnel. It is evident that the Tubmanburg event contributed to an escalation of tensions throughout the country: it undermined confidence between the political and the armed groups, and by increasing the military threat caused significant delay in the planned deployment of ECOMOG and UNOMIL. It also adversely affected the humanitarian situation for the population.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“It is with great interest that we have acquainted ourselves with the report before us, especially since it is focused on the period in which the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) was fulfilling its adjusted mandate in conformity with Security Council resolution 1020 (1995) of 10 November 1995. This resolution also serves as a valid point of reference in our debate today, since in its prearnbular part the Security Council notes some positive trends in the development of the situation, such as the progress towards a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Liberia and the determination of the parties involved to maintain peace and stability within the State. Unfortunately, the fifteenth progress report of the Secretary-General on UNOMIL does not confirm that those processes have been lasting ones.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“I thank the Secretary- General for the report concerning the situation in Liberia contained in the document S/ 1996/ 147. Let me also express my delegation's appreciation to you, Mr. President, for initiating this orientation meeting on Liberia, which is providing a useful opportunity to exchange views on the subject and to acquire new information. We are glad to see His Excellency the Foreign Minister of Liberia among us, and we welcome his determination to succeed in the rapid achievement of peace in his country. We are also grateful to Ambassador Albright for her reflections on her Visit to Liberia and on the most recent developments in the conflict area.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“The human rights question continues to be of fundamental importance to the future of the whole region, including Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium. The close cooperation of UNTAES with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia is, in the view of our delegation, a prerequisite for the success of the operation as well as for the peaceful settlement of the conflict. Finally, the security and safety of the new peace- keeping operation is, as usual, at the centre of our attention. In our View, the provisions of the draft resolution provide the peace-keepers with the guarantees they need to discharge their duties. In the light of what I have said, Poland will vote in favour of the two draft resolutions before the Security Council today.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“The economic development of Eastern Slavonia will greatly contribute to the achievement of this goal, as well as to normalization in the region. We are pleased to note that the results of the recent Visit of the Croatian Foreign Minister to Belgrade have created a better environment for advancing the economic reconstruction of Eastern Slavonia and of the whole area. I would like briefly to address another important issue that the region is facing today, namely the future of refugees and displaced persons. We endorse what the Italian presidency of the European Union had to say on this question in its statement. In addition, Poland would like to call upon all States on whose territories these people have taken refuge to provide them with all necessary assistance and support to facilitate their return in safety to their homes.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“In the View of the Polish delegation, it is worth stressing that the United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (UNTAES) alone will not be in a position to achieve the final solution of the conflict in the area unless both sides to the conflict cooperate with each other and with the peace-keeping forces. This cooperation will be crucial for virtually every aspect of the implementation of the Basic Agreement. Let me emphasize in this regard the importance of disarmament, as stipulated in the Dayton Agreement as well as in the draft resolution. With regard to the civilian part of the mandate, I would like to point out the significance of the harmonious reintegration of Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium into the Republic of Croatia.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“We believe that their efforts, along with the work of their fellow peace-keepers, were instrumental in reaching the point where a new operation has been made feasible. In the future too, Poland will try to find the means to support a new peace- keeping operation. My delegation attaches equal importance to the military and the civilian components of the new peace- keeping operation. Draft resolution S/1996/23, on which the Security Council will soon take action, defines mandates for both of these components with sufficient clarity and in the necessary detail.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“Having authorized the multinational Implementation Force (IFOR) to deal with the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Security Council now turns to another area of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia: the situation in Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium. With regard to the situation there, we hope that the will displayed by the parties to the Basic Agreement will last and will contribute to peace and stability. The Polish delegation notes with satisfaction that the underlying idea of the Basic Agreement is the peaceful settlement of the conflict. Poland has always advocated a peaceful solution of the conflict in this area. May I recall at this point the participation of Polish soldiers in the United Nations peace-keeping operation in Croatia, which is being brought to an end today.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“At the outset, let me remind the members of the Security Council that the Polish delegation associates itself with the statement delivered today by the delegation of Italy on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. Let me, however, take this opportunity to comment briefly on certain issues under consideration by the Security Council. After years of destructive struggle, marked by the unspeakable suffering of so many people, a real chance to end the conflict on the territory of the former Yugoslavia is finally in sight. The appropriate conclusions have been drawn from this bitter lesson of history.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“There are not many countries in a position to claim a flawless performance in this regard. Having said that, I should like to point out that in many cases those countries' conscientiousness in discharging their financial obligations depends heavily on the punctuality of reimbursement to them for outlays they made earlier in regard to their country's participation in peace-keeping operations. These are the initial remarks offered by the Polish delegation at this juncture of our deliberations. I should like to thank you once again, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting and to declare our readiness to contribute further to the discussion.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Appropriately and carefully designed and applied sanctions are now, and will remain, an indispensable instrument at the disposal of the international community. Poland stands ready to take part in a detailed discussion on this subject. Our approach to the sanctions has been best defined by the Polish Minister for Foreign Affairs, who, in a statement to the General Assembly, said that there should be arrangements alleviating the burdens incurred by countries which participate in economic measures against the offender State and that it was clear that Article 50 of the Charter did not constitute a sufficient remedy. Finally, the adverse implications of the United Nations current financial situation for the improvement of the United Nations peace-keeping capabilities cannot be overlooked.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“We thank the delegations of Canada, Norway and the Netherlands for their efforts to facilitate the discussion on the refinement of the peace-keeping mechanisms. At this point I would like to mention the Polish participation in United Nations peace-keeping operations. About 2,000 Polish troops are now serving under the United Nations banner. The peace-keeping training center in the Polish city of Kielce became operational more than a year ago. Poland has committed itself to designating a logistic unit to be included in the United Nations stand-by forces in 1996. May I assure the Council that in the future Poland will also do its best to respond positively to United Nations requests. Poland attaches particular importance to the issue of collective sanctions, which is extensively dealt with in the Secretary-General's position paper.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“The Secretary- General is right when he calls for an urgent, in-depth and up-to date examination of United Nations performance in this respect. No doubt the overall picture which emerges from such an examination will be positive. But there is still room for further improvement. United Nations peace- keeping should be fully mandated and better planned, organized and financed. There is potential for improvement in the United Nations peace-keeping operations through certain readjustments to coordination mechanisms within the Organization itself, as well as between the Secretariat and the contributors concerned. We recognize the complexity of this issue. The best thing that we can and should do now is to address them fully and sincerely with a clear will to come to satisfactory conclusions. A part of that work has already been done.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Further discussion is needed on the development of the concepts of preventive diplomacy, conflict management and post-conflict recovery. The regional organizations are in a position to contribute significantly to this discussion. Development of the cooperation between them and the United Nations would greatly facilitate our work. I am thinking in particular about the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, which has garnered significant and unique experience while dealing with the peace and security problems in the area perhaps most affected by the post-cold-war changes. It is also our view that peace-keeping operations will continue to be a main instrument in managing crisis situations for the foreseeable future.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“This was true in the not-too-distant past, and it is so now, when we are witnessing a significant rise in intra-State, often violent, conflicts, as opposed to the inter-State wars more frequent in the cold-war world. We share the Secretary- General's view that sustainable and harmonious social and economic development constitutes the best remedy for those conflicts. It is with this in mind that Poland will continue to support the work of the social and economic sectors of the Organization, as they are both an important element of the early-warning system and an indispensable instrument of post-conflict reconstruction. The Polish delegation shares the Secretary-General's view that the way we deal with today's qualitatively new threats to international security has to correspond better to the root causes and nature of these threats.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Poland welcomes the "Supplement to an Agenda for Peace", submitted by the Secretary-General on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Organization. Aimed at improving United Nations performance in the main area of the Organization's responsibility - namely, the protection of international peace and security - the document contains both an evaluation of United Nations achievements and a number of inspiring ideas regarding the future of the United Nations. We believe that the Secretary-General rightly emphasizes that the United Nations offers the best and most promising avenues to address current and possible future threats to international peace and security.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Let me begin by wishing you, Mr. President, and all the other members of the Security Council a most prosperous and healthy new year and by congratulating you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. I should also like to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Bakuramutsa of Rwanda, for presiding over the Council's work in December 1994. We join you, Mr. President, and the Security Council in expressing sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the deadly earthquake that struck the region of Kobe in Japan two days ago. May I ask the Permanent Representative of Japan to convey this message of sympathy to his Government and to all those who are mourning their loved ones.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Therefore, we reiterate our support for the French proposals as formulated in document S/1994/1279 and confirm the Polish delegation's readiness to take part in further discussions on the issue of the transparency of the work of the Security Council.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“The second idea put forward by the French delegation also draws appropriate conclusions from what the Member States have been stating for a considerable period of time. We welcome the possibility of replacing some of the informal meetings with a public debate of the Security Council. The next step might be recourse by the Council to the views of the general membership at this stage. We understand very well and share the aspirations of the members of the international community to participate fully in United Nations activities. The Polish delegation has been supporting the initiatives aimed at devising and implementing relevant changes in the Organization.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“In today's world, which is becoming more and more complex, the Council might find it difficult to cope with its workload without resorting, should the need arise, to other countries' experience and views. An "orientation debate", as proposed by the French delegation, seems to be both an appropriate forum for non-members to be heard as well as an instrument to provide the Council members with information they may need. It would also allow all participants in the debate better to understand the respective positions and constraints they have to reckon with. In our view, an "orientation debate" should be a two-way street, equally important for members of the Council and the rest of the United Nations membership.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“It is significant that the Council itself has been actively searching for ways to allow non-members a greater involvement in the decision-making process. Since we are only at the beginning of this path, this approach is encouraging. It will also enhance a favourable climate for the Open-ended Working Group on the Question of Equitable Representation On and Increase In the Membership of the Security Council, which is about to resume its work. The Polish delegation fully supports the initiative of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Mr. Alain Juppe, to increase the role of the general membership in the Security Council's debates.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“I should like to begin my brief statement by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. May I also express our thanks and respect to your predecessor, Ambassador Madeleine Albright, for her achievements as President of the Council for the month of November. The Polish delegation welcomes the Security Council's willingness to keep the issue of the transparency of its work under consideration. With the framework for the consultations on peace-keeping operations having been recently agreed upon, today's debate represents yet another reaction to the views expressed by Member States concerning the working methods and procedures of the Security Council.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“The harassment and restrictions of movement imposed on UNPROFOR personnel deserve to be condemned in the strongest possible way, and it is the firm view of my Government that the UNPROFOR mission should be continued and reinforced. We welcome the statement made yesterday by President Clinton. We recognize the significance of cooperation and concerted action by all those who have a role to play in bringing the parties to the conflict to the negotiating table. Regrettably, the diplomatic framework of efforts to end the hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina has to be complemented by decisive measures. They are indispensable at this stage of the conflict in the area.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“In this context, we support the recent request of the Secretary- General addressed to the Secretary-General of NATO based on the authorization of the Security Council. We believe that it is important that the Bosnian Serbs understand clearly that our demand to implement an immediate and unconditional cease-fire and to remove their forces from Gorazde and its vicinity is going to be pursued with full determination. At the same time, we believe that it is important to stress that the efforts aiming at an overall political settlement in the region should be intensified. We can have no doubts as to the future of the activities of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR).”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“The international community's condemnation of the Bosnian Serbs for their continuing attacks against the innocent inhabitants of Gorazde and the representatives of the United Nations has to be translated into the appropriate and necessary steps to stop the war atrocities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to contain the threat of a further escalation of the conflict. We must not allow ourselves to bow to actions which constitute indisputable violations of the principles of international law as well as the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. In our view, the measures which are already at the disposal of the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Bosnia and Herzegovina must be applied consistently and effectively.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“At the outset, let me congratulate you, Sir, on the able way in which you have led the Security Council's activities this month. May I also express our gratitude to the Permanent Representative of France, Ambassador Merimee, who presided over the Council's meetings in March in a most skilful manner. We are deeply distressed and horrified by the news continuing to flow from Bosnia and Herzegovina. What we are facing today is a situation created by the Bosnian Serbs pursuing their military and political objectives at any price. This is indeed intolerable. With hundreds already killed and the lives of 65,000 at stake in Gorazde, we cannot limit our reaction to a declaration of outrage alone.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source