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Yanez-Barnuevo

lines on the record: 782
first: 1992-07-16
most recent: 2004-09-17
sittings or episodes: 108
sources: un-security-council

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“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.20 am.”
2004-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5039 (2004) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs. There being no objection, it is so decided. 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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs. I now call on Mr. Prendergast.”
2004-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5039 (2004) · source
“The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1563 (2004). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.55 am.”
2004-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5038 (2004) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/742, 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 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: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour.”
2004-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5038 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration 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. Farhadi (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begins its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2004-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5038 (2004) · source
“In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1562 (2004). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.50 am.”
2004-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5037 (2004) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the twenty-third report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, document S/2004/724. Members also have before them document 8/2004/741, 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 before it. Unless I hear any 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.”
2004-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5037 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration 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. Rowe (Sierra Leone) took a seat the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2004-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5037 (2004) · source
“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 10.45 am.”
2004-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5036 (2004) · source
“In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1561 (2004). I give the floor to the representative of the United States of America, who wishes to make a statement following the vote.”
2004-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5036 (2004) · source
“Members of the Council have before them the fourth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Liberia, document S/2004/725. Members also have before them document S/2004/740, 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 before it. Unless I hear any 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.”
2004-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5036 (2004) · source
“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 consideration 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. Kawah (Liberia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): 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.”
2004-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5036 (2004) · source
“Juan Gabriel Valdes as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSTAH and commits its full support to his work." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2004/32. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1 pm.”
2004-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5030 (2004) · source
“The Council looks forward to the follow-up implementation meeting to be held in Port-au-Prince from 22 to 23 September, taking into account the priorities identified by the Haitian Government's Interim Cooperation Framework. "The Security Council reiterates its support for the establishment of a Core Group to maintain the mobilization of the international community, to increase the consultation among major stakeholders to enhance the coordination and effectiveness of the assistance for Haiti, and to contribute to the definition of a long-term development strategy aimed at the promotion of lasting peace and stability in that country. "The Security Council welcomes the appointment of Mr.”
2004-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5030 (2004) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates that an end to impunity is key to national reconciliation in the Haiti. The Council stresses that justice should apply equally to all citizens in that country and be carried out by an independent judicial system with the support of a reformed correctional system. The Council expresses its strong concern at reports of double standards in the administration of justice. The Council welcomes the intention expressed by the Transitional Government to cease travel restrictions without judicial justification in place against former civil servants and politicians. It urges the Transitional Government to end such restrictions without delay. "The Security Council welcomes the results of the donors' conference held in Washington, DC, on 19 and 20 July and urges for a timely disbursement of the funds pledged.”
2004-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5030 (2004) · source
“It also underlines the urgency of improving the situation of human rights in the country, including women's rights. "The Security Council underlines that only a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue in Haiti can lay down the foundations of a peaceful and democratic political environment. It calls upon all Haitian political actors to participate in the national dialogue, as well as in the transition and in the electoral process to occur in 2005. "The Security Council welcomes that the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has marked the start of the electoral process in Haiti by holding a broad dialogue on the preparation of elections. The Council encourages the United Nations and the Organization of American States to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding outlining election responsibilities of each organization as soon as possible.”
2004-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5030 (2004) · source
“It calls upon the Transitional Government to complete without delay the establishment of the required structures and the adoption of the required legal framework for the implementation of a national disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme. It notes that MINUSTAH will assist the Transitional Government in these efforts. "The Security Council underlines that stability and security remain key to the political and economic reconstruction efforts of the Transitional Government and the international community. It stresses the importance of building the capacity of an effective and professional national police in Haiti. It reiterates the importance of effective coordination and cooperation between MINUSTAH and the Haitian National Police.”
2004-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5030 (2004) · source
“"The Security Council notes that, while the overall situation in Haiti has improved since last February, challenges by illegal armed groups to the authority of the Transitional Government are undermining stability and security in some parts of the country. "The Security Council condemns attempts by some illegal armed groups to perform unauthorized law enforcement functions in some Haitian cities. The Council underscores the need for the Transitional Government to extend its control and authority throughout the country. It stresses the need that MINUSTAH actively assist the Transitional Government's security institutions in addressing the activities of all illegal armed groups in accordance with the mandate provided in resolution 1542 (2004). "The Security Council stresses the urgency of disbanding and disarming all illegal armed groups.”
2004-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5030 (2004) · source
“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 Haiti, document S/2004/698. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council extends its appreciation to participating countries of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), and hopes that those countries that have pledged to contribute troops and civilian police will do their utmost to expedite the early deployment of their personnel.”
2004-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5030 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that l have received a letter from the representative of Haiti 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. Fils-Aime (Haiti) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2004-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5030 (2004) · source
“"The Security Council expresses its determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter ofthe United Nations." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2004/3 l. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 8.30 p.m.”
2004-09-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5026 (2004) · source
“"The Security Council expresses the deepest sympathy and condolences to the people and the Government of the Russian Federation and to the victims of the terrorist acts and their families. "The Security Council urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under resolution 1373 (2001), to cooperate actively with the Russian authorities in their efforts to find and bring to justice the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors ofthese terrorist acts. "The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, whenever and by whomsoever committed.”
2004-09-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5026 (2004) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf ofthe Council: "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist act involving the taking of hostages at a secondary school in the town of Beslan, the Russian Federation, on lSeptember 2004, as well as other terrorist attacks committed recently against innocent civilians in Moscow and on two Russian airliners, in which many lives were claimed and people injured. "The Security Council demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages ofthe terrorist attack.”
2004-09-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5026 (2004) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of September, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Andrey I. Denisov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of August 2004. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing our deep appreciation to Ambassador Denisov for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2004-09-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5026 (2004) · source
“We are fully confident that the Security Council, on the basis of the ideas submitted by France and with the support of other delegations, will continue to redefine and improve its methods of work during this new stage in the relations between the Council and the full membership of the Organization. We consider that this process has already begun and is now irreversible.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“The second element of France's initiative - that public meetings be convened for exchanges of views between members of the Security Council on a given item - would also require that progress be made towards achieving transparency in the Council's work by establishing a new balance in its present methods of work. The most immediate effect would be to enhance the Council's status in the eyes of the Members of the Organization. In general, we agree that greater public exposure for the Council's activities would in no way undermine the necessity or the usefulness of informal consultations of the members of the Council, which are indispensable to the taking of decisions that are balanced, constructive and capable of commanding the fullest measure of support within the Council.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“On the one hand, the idea of holding public orientation debates, open to the participation of all Members of the Organization at the beginning of the consideration of a new item or when there is to be an important debate, would seem to be the most effective way of ensuring a broad exchange of views that could lay the groundwork for subsequent action by the Security Council. Unquestionably, this greater participation of States Members of the Organization in the deliberation process - especially the participation of those States most directly affected by a situation under consideration by the Council - would serve to make clear to the Members that the representative nature of the Council and adherence to its decisions were being reinforced.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“My delegation views favourably the ideas contained in the aide-memoire distributed by the Permanent Representative of France with his letter dated 9 November 1994 addressed to the Secretary-General, and we fully support the spirit underlying this initiative. France's aide-memoire addresses the two principal means of exchanges of information in the relationship between the Security Council and the rest of the membership of the Organization, including other members of the international community.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“This series of decisions, which were procedural and operational in nature, were ultimately aimed at creating, in a pragmatic and flexible manner, greater transparency and flexibility in the work of the Council. All of this leads to an increase in the legitimacy and credibility of the Security Council in the eyes of Member States, on whose behalf, in accordance with Article 24 of the Charter, the Council acts, and, ultimately, to greater effectiveness of its decisions. With this in mind, the Spanish delegation welcomes France's proposal that we place greater emphasis on public debate in the Security Council's work. This proposal would require a new phase to be initiated in this process.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“In so doing, it was responding, albeit partially, to the general feeling of the Organization's membership - a feeling reiterated by the delegations that spoke in the debate in the Council that took place during the meeting held on 4 November following the reading of the presidential statement - that there was a need for better and more effective communication between members of the Security Council and the other States Members of the Organization. I have mentioned the process of adaptation, because the presidential statement of 4 November and the other significant progress that had been achieved over the preceding months were part of a move _ towards transparency that had its beginnings in decisions taken by the Security Council on 30 June 1993. I am happy to refer to this because at that time Spain was President of the Council.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“Mr. Yafiez-Barneuvo (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): My delegation would like at the outset to express to the delegation of France our appreciation for the important initiative it has taken to ensure greater transparency in the Security Council's activities. A little over a month ago the Security Council, in a presidential statement on 4 November announcing its decision to implement new arrangements for consultations with countries contributing troops to peace-keeping operations, clearly showed that it was determined to adapt its working methods and bring them up to date. In taking that decision the Council gave new momentum to the process of exchanging information with all Member States.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“It will therefore be necessary for UNMOT and the CSCE Mission in Dushanbe to work together, from their different standpoints and in terms of their different mandates, and thus contribute to an atmosphere conducive to national reconciliation in Tajikistan. This, in turn, should lead to greater stability in the region.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3482 (1994) · source
“Therefore, the next round of negotiations, to be held in Moscow, must record significant progress in the political process, for that is essential to the solution of the conflict. We should also emphasize the need for close contact and cooperation in the field between the United Nations Observer Mission and the Collective Peace-keeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States, as well as with the forces responsible for monitoring the border with Afghanistan. Finally, my delegation believes that the CSCE Mission established in Tajikistan can make a positive contribution to the peace process.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3482 (1994) · source
“This should lead to the holding of free and democratic elections with the broadest possible participation, giving the country a legitimate and broad-based government. My delegation wishes, however, to point out that the presence of the United Nations Observer Mission is not unconditional or of indefinite duration. Paragraph 3 of resolution 968 (1994) clearly establishes the need for the cease-fire agreement to be extended and for the parties to 10 have clearly demonstrated that they have abandoned the course of violence. The Council must also have tangible proof, in the form of the report to be submitted by the Secretary- General, that the parties have indeed moved towards national reconciliation and the promotion of democracy.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3482 (1994) · source
“We should also mention the effective cooperation, in these efforts, of Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, the Russian Federation and Uzbekistan and _ the representatives of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) and the Organization of the Islamic Conference. With the establishment of a United Nations Observer Mission in Tajikistan (UNMOT) and its full deployment on the basis of the 15 military observers who have already been working there since October and to whom will now be added new personnel, it will be more difficult for hostilities between the parties to resume. We hope that a long period of calm there will make it possible to implement new confidence-building measures and also to further the process of national reconciliation.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3482 (1994) · source
“Mr. Yafiez-Barnuevo (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council has just unanimously adopted resolution 968 (1994) by which it decided to establish a new United Nations peace-keeping mission which, together with the Joint Commission established by the parties, will assist in consolidating the agreed cease-fire in Tajikistan, which came into effect on 20 October 1994 and which is an integral part of the political process leading to the solution of the conflict. I wish to stress, first of all, my delegation's admiration of the mediation efforts of the Secretary-General and, in particular, of his Special Envoy, Ambassador Piriz-Ballon, without whose patience and tireless efforts such favourable progress would not have been possible in the process which the Security Council is now helping to strengthen.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3482 (1994) · source
“Spain, which is bound to Angola by close ties of friendship and cooperation, firmly hopes that the international community's commitment to the peace process in its new phase will soon be confirmed by the establishment of a new United Nations operation in Angola that will make a decisive contribution to the fulfilment of the "Acordos de Paz" and the Lusaka Protocol. We welcome the fact that the parties are demonstrating a firm resolve to put this commitment into practical effect. It is now time to look forward to the future and achieve reconciliation and reconstruction in the country while paving the way for the lasting peace and prosperity the Angolan people so richly deserve after so many years of war.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“Despite a number of skirmishes and other initial difficulties, according to the Secretary-General and his Special Representative the cease-fire agreed to by the parties has been holding, in essence, since 22 November. Given those circumstances, it is vital to restore the strength of UNAVEM II as early as possible in order to ensure effective monitoring of the cease-fire and as a first step towards confidence-building. As the Secretary-General informs us in his letter, the redeployment of such personnel depends on strict observance of the cease-fire and satisfactory guarantees from both sides regarding the safety and security of the United Nations personnel concerned.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“We welcome the fact that the Joint Commission established at Lusaka has begun its work on Angolan soil, thereby establishing a climate of confidence and mutual respect that should prevail and bear fruit in this new phase. The Secretary-General's report of 4 December and his letter of 7 December communicating to the Council his decision to proceed to restore the strength of UNAVEM II to its previous level, as well as the very useful information conveyed orally to the Council by his Special Representative, Mr. Blondin Beye, confirm the need to give further impetus to the peace process and ensure international verification, with all due care being taken but with the vital determination to pursue the process.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“The signing of the Lusaka Protocol between the Government of Angola and UNITA on 20 November 1994 and the cease-fire agreement between the parties has paved the way for the Security Council's being able to give, in the near future, serious consideration - if circumstances warrant - to the question of deciding on an expanded United Nations presence in Angola, which would be in harmony with what was agreed by the parties at Lusaka and in response to their request to us. To that end, it is vital that the parties comply with the commitments undertaken in the "Acordos de Paz" and the Lusaka Protocol and to continue to work together to achieve full national reconciliation.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“The resolution the Security Council has just adopted extends the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II) until 8 February 1995. That extension cannot be regarded as merely technical in nature, for the culmination of the Lusaka talks between the Government of Angola and UNITA means that this particular resolution has a special political significance in setting the course of the peace process. This was due, in the first place, to the will demonstrated by the parties, with the effective assistance of the Secretary-General and of his Special Representative, Mr. Blondin Beye, of the observer States and of other countries in the region. We pay tribute to them all for their endeavours and for the results achieved.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“Mr. Yaiiez-Barnuevo (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): Allow me first of all to express our pleasure at seeing you, Sir, presiding over the work of the Council. We wish to assure you of the Spanish delegation's full cooperation. I also wish to convey my delegation's esteem and gratitude to Ambassador Albright of the United States for the highly competent and effective manner in which she performed her duties as President of the Council in November. My delegation would also like to extend a welcome to the Minister for External Relations of Angola, Mr. Venancio De Moura, and congratulate him on the 14 leading role he has played in a historic period of Angola's history, the signing of the Lusaka Protocol.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“Let there be no doubt about the fact that Spain fervently hopes to see the people of Rwanda emerge from the spiral of fratricidal hatred which has engulfed it in the past and begin to build a society based on democratic values and values of justice and solidarity.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“The result of the investigations by these experts will be made available to the Commission and, in due time, to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for Rwanda. We understand that all of this work as well as other contacts and bilateral assistance are part of the priorities set forth by the Security Council and the Secretary- General to help to bring about the necessary conditions inside Rwanda for the return of refugees and for stabilizing the situation in the country. In this connection, we have also decided to contribute $500,000 to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for the purpose of cooperating in the work of reconstructing basic services in Rwanda and the same amount to the World Health Organization for rebuilding hospital infrastructures in Rwanda.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“Here I wish to emphasize, not only the effort of the Government, but above all that of Spanish society, which has become mobilized as never before in any other emergency situation. In the area of human rights, we are heeding the appeal of the United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights by sending eight observers to Rwanda. We have also been actively supporting the action of the international community to help to restore justice after the terrible events that have occurred in Rwanda by making available and transmitting all the available documentation on the subject to the Commission of Experts set up under resolution 935 (1994). We have also dispatched two forensic doctors and two expert forensic police and will very soon send a prosecutor.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“We wish to commend the efforts of the Secretary- General, his Special Representative and his Special Humanitarian Envoy to coordinate the United Nations response to the various aspects of the crisis in Rwanda. We express the hope that during this new stage, the Government of Rwanda will continue to send its full cooperation to UNAMIR in the discharge of its mandate. Spain is participating actively in the international efforts aimed at seeking and implementing solutions to help the Rwandese people overcome the tragedy it has recently endured. In fact, in addition to participating in UNAMIR, the Government of Spain is lending humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons with an approximate value of $10 million.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“It reaffirms its tasks pursuant to resolution 925 (1994), including the important role of exercising its good offices to help achieve national reconciliation within the frame of reference of the Arusha Peace Agreement. Likewise, it has been decided to expand the mandate of UNAMIR to include contributing to the security in Rwanda of personnel of the International Tribunal for Rwanda and human rights officers, and to assist in the establishment and training of a new, integrated, national police force. Spain, which participates in UNAMIR with an air transport unit, welcomes this decision, which shows the important role being played by UNAMIR in Rwanda, while adapting that role to new circumstances on the ground.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“In like manner, the complex reality of the situation requires meeting the urgent needs of the Rwandese authorities so as to enable them to create the necessary conditions for the return of refugees and rebuild a country which at this time lacks a minimum of infrastructure for this purpose. The international community must be fully aware of this situation and must lend the necessary assistance, be it directly or through the Trust Fund established by the Secretary-General, as well as by providing resources for the Rwanda Emergency Normalization Plan prepared by the Representative of the Secretary-General. Resolution 965 (1994), which we have just adopted unanimously, extends the mandate of UNAMIR for a period of six months.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“These actions must necessarily be accompanied with parallel efforts inside Rwanda aimed at achieving national reconciliation and reconstruction as the best way to stabilize the situation in the country and promote the return of refugees. We believe that the appropriate frame of reference for fostering such reconciliation is the Arusha Agreement; and we must also promote a mechanism to allow for fruitful dialogue between the Government of Rwanda and representatives of the refugees, with the participation of the United Nations and, as necessary, other regional organizations.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source
“My delegation therefore simply wishes to underscore the importance of the Council's knowing as soon as possible, with a view to taking a decision on the establishment of a possible peace-keeping operation, the results of the consultations of the Secretary-General with potential troop-contributing countries, as well as a detailed description of the objectives, the mandate, and the cost of such an operation. Together with this, the Secretary-General should continue to examine, as appropriate, all possible means to face the problems that arise in the camps through appropriate cooperation between the international community and host States, as well as other States of the region.”
1994-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3473 (1994) · source