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1. “Otherwise, past confrontation will return, with its negative consequences for the Somali people. Spain is convinced that the national reconciliation in Somalia, which we all want to see, can be achieved only with Significant progress towards the humanitarian, security and political objectives set out in today's and earlier resolutions of the Security Council, specifically resolution 865 (1993), and in the commitments the parties assumed in the Addis Ababa Agreements of January and March of this year. United Nations participation in Somalia shows that situations such as the present one, which threaten international peace and security, evolve and continually change along with the circumstances on the ground.”

   1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

2. “The important report of the Secretary-General of 12 November, prepared after his visit to the region, describes United Nations success in improving living standards and partially overcoming the great hardship caused by the internal struggle in Somalia. The seeds of reconstruction have been planted and are beginning to bear fruit. But United Nations support for the process of national reconstruction in Somalia will yield only short-lived results without the sincere and active cooperation of all Somali parties, including movements and factions. All the parties must demonstrate maturity by showing real determination to overcome differences and commence a dialogue in a climate of tolerance, leading to a political settlement restoring governmental institutions and enabling life in Somalia to return to normal.”

   1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

3. “Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): My delegation welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 886 (1993), by which the Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) for an additional period of a little more than six months, until 31 May 1994. This important decision demonstrates the unity of thought and action of the international community in the face of the changing Situation in Somalia. The resolution reaffirms, on the one hand, that the priority objective of UNOSOM II continues to be to support the efforts of the Somali people to promote the process of national reconciliation and to restore democratic institutions. On the other hand it recognizes that the success of this commitment depends first and foremost on the determination of the Somali people themselves.”

   1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

4. “Failing this, the Security Council would have to re-examine the item with a view to adopting such measures as might be deemed most appropriate in the light of the information and recommendations we expect to receive from the Secretary-General, in consultation with the Chairman-in-Office of the CSCE and the Chairman of the CSCE Minsk Conference.”

   1993-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3313 (1993) · source

5. “Spain supports that declaration and hopes that it will prompt the parties to accept and put into effect the "Adjusted timetable of urgent steps to implement Security Council resolutions 822 (1993) and 853 (1993)" - and now 874 (1993) - as amended by the Minsk Group meeting recently at Vienna. On 9 November 1993, the Western European Union, of which Spain is a member, issued a statement in which it lent its full support to the efforts of the Minsk Group to find a lasting political solution to this conflict. The Minsk Group has given the parties until 22 November to respond to the latest package of proposals. We hope the parties will respond positively and without reservations, thus setting in motion a true peace process.”

   1993-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3313 (1993) · source

6. “The conflict threatens to spread beyond the territory of the Azerbaijani Republic, endangering peace and security in the region. All of this justifies, indeed necessitates, redoubled efforts by the United Nations and the CSCE to halt and end the conflict. The parties must demonstrate their readiness to renounce the use of force and to prove, by their deeds, that they are committed to the peace process, participating in it in a constructive manner and putting in place a permanent, effective cease-fire that would allow the Minsk process to proceed and to yield results in the near future. The CSCE Minsk Group has continued to work to secure peace. On 4 November 1993, its nine member States issued their Vienna declaration addressed to the parties and to all those capable of contributing in any way to the settlement of the conflict.”

   1993-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3313 (1993) · source

7. “My delegation reaffirms the importance that must be attached to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Azerbaijani Republic, without ignoring the rights of the Armenians of Nargorny Karabakh, in conformity with the principles of the United Nations Charter and of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE). Of special concern is the humanitarian situation, especially the increase in the number of refugees and displaced persons, which is causing the problem to spread beyond the borders of the Azerbaijani Republic. In addition to achieving an immediate cease-fire, the international community must give priority to the problems of securing asylum and protection for the tens of thousands of refugees fleeing the conflict areas and of ensuring the free movement and delivery of humanitarian assistance.”

   1993-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3313 (1993) · source

8. “Mr. YANEZ-BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): My delegation considers that resolution 884 (1993), which the Council has just adopted, is extremely timely, for the situation on the ground in the Azerbaijani Republic has deteriorated markedly Since 14 October, when the Council last took action on this item with the adoption of resolution 874 (1993). Our well-founded hopes concerning the permanence of the cease-fire declared on 24 October have been dashed by the recent hostilities, which have resulted in further occupation of territory and which have thus exacerbated the conflict. The violations of the cease-fire are clearly to be condemned, and resolution 884 (1993) does this, and demands the withdrawal of the forces of the Armenians of the Nargorny Karabakh region from the recently occupied areas.”

   1993-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3313 (1993) · source

9. “We hope that Libya will comply with the Council's requirements, thereby resolving a crisis that is causing considerable harm not only to the Libyan people but to other peoples, including my own, in the Mediterranean region, which is not exempt from problems that need to be approached through international cooperation in a North- South context. Some very hopeful initiatives that have been launched in recent years have been affected by this crisis. We would hope that the situation will be resolved as soon as possible for the sake of the full development of that much-needed cooperation between the two shores of the Mediterranean for the benefit of their peoples and of the international community.”

   1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

10. “Similarly, under the resolution the Council instructs the Committee established by resolution 748 (1992) to examine possible requests for assistance that may be submitted by such States under the provisions of Article 50 of the Charter and to make recommendations to the President of the Security Council for appropriate action. The Council thus continues a practice followed in other cases in which enforcement measures were adopted that could have a negative effect on the economies of Member States, a practice that will undoubtedly facilitate cooperation by those States in implementing such measures and that my country wholeheartedly supports. Spain sincerely hopes that we will not reach that point.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

11. “To that end, the Libyan authorities must comply with the provisions of paragraph 16 of resolution 883 (1993), just adopted, and in particular must do everything necessary to ensure that the two persons charged with the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 do indeed appear before the Scottish courts, as well as to satisfy the requests of French judicial authorities with respect to the bombing of UTA flight 772. In the unfortunate event that that does not take place by 1 December and the new measures therefore enter into force, the Council undertakes in the resolution just adopted to consider the economic problems that may confront States particularly affected by the implementation of those measures.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

12. “Moreover, a time period is established which would make it possible to avoid the entry into force of the new measures if Libya fulfils its obligations by 1 December next. We would now encourage the Secretary-General to redouble his efforts, which were so close to bearing fruit, until it does so. We also encourage the States and organizations that can contribute to finding a solution to the crisis to lend the Secretary-General their cooperation. At the same time, we would urge the Libyan Government to pursue the course set forth in its letters of 29 September and 1 October 1993. We were encouraged by the assurance given the Council today by the Permanent Representative of Libya that his Government will continue to cooperate with the Secretary-General in seeking a definitive solution to the problem.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

13. “These are the reasons that prompted my delegation to vote in favour of resolution 883 (1993), which has just been adopted by the Council. This resolution, though as firm and vigorous as is necessary to attain its objective - namely to ensure compliance with the Council's requirements - nevertheless contains an element of flexibility providing an appropriate way out of the crisis if there is sufficient will on the part of the Libyan authorities to do so. It is true that through this resolution new sanctions are imposed upon Libya, but it is also true that mechanisms are provided to suspend them and also to lift all the sanctions established immediately, once there is compliance with the requirements of the Council.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

14. “First, it is necessary to ensure respect for the obligation imposed by the United Nations Charter on all Member States to comply with decisions of the Security Council. Secondly, the events that led to resolutions 731 (1992) and 748 (1992) are particularly serious. The attacks against commercial flights of Pan Am and UTA are horrendous crimes, which caused numerous innocent victims, and their presumed perpetrators must be brought to justice. As the representative of Brazil has pointed out, the Security Council is taking action in order to deal with a decision that affects international peace and security, without prejudice to the principle of the presumption of innocence as regards the persons concerned.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

15. “Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council has just adopted a resolution which we had hoped would not have become necessary. Unfortunately, a year anda half after their adoption, resolutions 731 (1992) and 748 (1992) have still not been properly complied with. Despite the determined efforts of the Secretary-General, to whom we wish to express our special appreciation, and the efforts of States and organizations, particularly the League of Arab States, which are interested ina speedy solution of the crisis, we must note that Libya has not fully complied with the demands set forth in Security Council resolutions 731 (1992) and 748 (1992). In those circumstances, the adoption of a new resolution was inevitable.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

16. “Spain believes that this extension emphasizes the confidence that the international community has placed in the willingness of both parties, the Government and RENAMO, to fulfil their undertakings, and highlights the international community's resolve from now on not to accept at all readily any delays in the process, nor to see itself disappointed in supporting peace and democracy in Mozambique. It is our strongest desire that the peace process in Mozambique, guided by the United Nations, should come to a successful conclusion and so become an example for all Africa.”

    1993-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3305 (1993) · source

17. “The fact that refugees and displaced persons are being repatriated and resettled are promising signs that demonstrate the population's desire to rebuild their lives in an atmosphere of peace, reconciliation and development. Enabling them to do so does require continuing and generous assistance from the international community. The Security Council is preparing to extend the mandate of ONUMOZ for six months, to be reviewed after 90 days on the basis of a report by the Secretary- General on the progress made by the parties in implementing the General Peace Agreement and in meeting the revised time-table for holding elections in October 1994.”

    1993-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3305 (1993) · source

18. “I cannot fail to mention my country's constant concern about the humanitarian situation in Mozambique and the suffering of a population that has been laid waste by a conflict that has gone on far too long. The steps forward that have been taken in this area, as described in the Secretary-General's report, are Significant. We appeal to both parties to continue this positive trend of opening up channels of communication between the areas they each control, as this is enabling the United Nations and the humanitarian assistance organizations to assess the Mozambican people's most acute needs more accurately, so that they can provide the necessary assistance.”

    1993-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3305 (1993) · source

19. “In this connection, we cannot fail to note with concern the information brought to us today by the representative of Mozambique and concerning certain attitudes displayed by RENAMO since the Secretary-General's visit to Maputo. We believe that the authorization given the Secretary-General by the Security Council to select and promptly deploy 128 United Nations police observers, who had already been approved under resolution 797 (1992) of 16 December 1992, presupposes that all parties should feel some degree of confidence, as must the Mozambican population, and that this will help smooth the way towards national reconciliation and help the parties take the welcome step of doing everything necessary to put their signed agreements into practice.”

    1993-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3305 (1993) · source

20. “We must also welcome the exemplary fashion in which the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) is carrying out its work under the able guidance of the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr. Ajello. The report of the Secretary-General defines the agreements reached in Maputo on the process of assembling and demobilizing troops, creating the new Mozambican Defence Forces, establishing the National Commission for Administration, the National Police Affairs Commission and the National Commission for Information, and preparing for the elections in October 1994. The resolution the Council is about to adopt emphasizes the importance of the parties' fulfilling these agreements, in accordance with a revised and clearly defined time-table.”

    1993-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3305 (1993) · source

21. “We welcome the fact that the President of Mozambique and the President of RENAMO have accepted the revised time-table for the full implementation of the General Peace Agreement; they are to initiate a series of measures that the parties must fulfil during the next few months, and that the Council will follow with close attention. My delegation wishes to congratulate the Secretary-General for the excellent work carried out during his visit to Maputo, where he so ably conveyed the serious concern of the international community at the delays in the process and also the need to successfully carry out their obligations under the Council's resolutions.”

    1993-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3305 (1993) · source

22. “Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): In the draft resolution before us the Security Council expresses its satisfaction that the dynamic of progress which began this summer between President Chissano and Mr. Dhlakama has been consolidated, in what we hope is a definitive manner following the recent visit of the Secretary-General to Mozambique. What was until recently the main obstacle to decisive progress in the peace process, seriously threatening to delay the elections scheduled for October 1994, has now been overcome.”

    1993-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3305 (1993) · source

23. “From now on the Secretary-General and the organizations of the United Nations system must give their full cooperation and assistance to the Cambodian people, and it will be other major organs of the system - the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council - that will be supervising, supporting and directing this very important work of peace-building and of post-conflict rebuilding of the country. We hope that the Security Council will not have to address the situation in Cambodia again, for that would be the best sign that the Cambodian people had found itself once more on the road to peace, national reconstruction and national reconciliation.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

24. “To that end, a series of transitional measures are being set up, always in agreement with the Royal Government of Cambodia, in order to provide continued assistance with de-mining, liaison officers in the military sphere, and assistance in humanitarian and human rights work, as well as in the promotion of the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the country. Consequently, we welcome the proposal of the Secretary-General, in conformity with the desires of the Cambodian Government, to appoint a coordinator for United Nations activities in Cambodia during this particularly sensitive period. From now on, we can consider that the Security Council has fulfilled its tasks.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

25. “That is the aim of the resolution we have adopted today, in which - in keeping with what is proposed in the Secretary-General's reports - the Security Council adopts a series of measures to facilitate the transition from the phase of peace-keeping through UNTAC to a phase that leads us - in an appropriate way, we hope - to a normal phase of cooperation between the United Nations and a fully sovereign Member State of the United Nations. During this period, which I have described earlier as a kind of convalescence, the Cambodian people need to know that they can continue to rely on the help and cooperation of the international community.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

26. “The United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) will soon be able to leave Cambodia with the satisfaction of a job well done, providing an example of what a comprehensive peace-keeping operation should be. With this objective achieved, it is now necessary to pursue peace-building, and this is a good example of what the Secretary-General, in his report "An Agenda for Peace" (A/47/277), has referred to as the concept of post-conflict peace-building.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

27. “Secondly, we must emphasize the extraordinary roles played by His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk, to whom we pay a well-deserved tribute, and by the democratically elected leaders in Cambodia - specifically, Prince Norodom Ranariddh, the First Prime Minister, and Mr. Hun Sen, the Second Prime Minister, whom we welcomed to this Chamber about a month ago. Finally, this operation has been successful thanks to the resolute, determined, consistent support of the international community, which at every stage has backed the actions of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr. Akashi, to whom I would again like to express our thanks and our congratulations.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

28. “It is not every day that we have an opportunity to adopt a resolution that brings to fruition - successfully - a United Nations operation of the importance and complexity that the one in Cambodia has revealed over the years. We feel that that success is due to a combination of circumstances. First, we had the agreement of the parties, as enshrined in the Paris Agreements. Then, despite some difficulties and setbacks, we had the cooperation of those parties and - even more important - the extraordinary cooperation of the whole Cambodian people in the democratic elections that were held there.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

29. “Mr. YANEZ-BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): Allow me at the outset, Sir, to express my delegation's satisfaction at your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. In the discharge of your duties, you will have our full cooperation. We are certain that, with your abilities and professionalism, you will ensure that the Council's work during the current month is flawless. I should like also to express my delegation's thanks and appreciation to Ambassador Sardenberg of Brazil for his outstanding work as President during the month of October. This is an exceptional occasion in the annals of the United Nations and of the Security Council.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

30. “For all these reasons, the delegation of Spain will vote in favour of the draft resolution submitted by Canada, France, the United States, and Venezuela.”

    1993-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3293 (1993) · source

31. “Dante Caputo and by the staff of the United Nations and the Organization of American States (OAS), who have shown valour and selflessness in the service of the mission entrusted to them. Last week the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Haiti, Mrs. Claudette Werleigh, in her statement to the General Assembly, made an appeal to the international community to keep up the pressure on the forces thwarting the Haitian people's aspirations for democracy. The Security Council is today demonstrating that this appeal has not gone unheard and that the international community remains committed to restoring democracy and constitutional order to Haiti, under conditions that would favour national reconciliation among all those truly prepared in good faith to join this process.”

    1993-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3293 (1993) · source

32. “Indeed, given the exceptional present circumstances, this draft resolution is aimed at a minority that are oppressing the people of Haiti and cynically standing in the way of compliance with the Agreements to which, just a few short months ago, they lent their assent. In so doing, that minority is showing contempt not only for the majority will of the people of Haiti itself, but for the international community as well. My delegation stresses the continuing validity of the statement by the President of the Security Council issued on 17 September last, in which the Council put the de facto authorities on notice that they would be held responsible for the security and safety of United Nations personnel in Haiti. Today we firmly reiterate that warning. I take this occasion to pay tribute to the work done in Haiti by Mr.”

    1993-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3293 (1993) · source

33. “The total impunity with which groups of armed civilians are sowing terror among the people at large, thanks to the complicity of the de facto authorities, reveals that the latter still intend to test the limits of the international community's patience. The draft resolution before the Council is based on Chapters VII and VIII of the Charter; its sole purpose is to ensure the effective enforcement of the embargo measures adopted under Security Council resolutions 841 (1993) and 873 (1993). We wish to emphasize that those measures are not aimed at the people or the lawful Government of Haiti, whose President, Mr. Jean-Bertrand Aristide, has requested the Council to ask States Members of the United Nations to take the necessary action to implement those measures.”

    1993-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3293 (1993) · source

34. “Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): In recent days the international community has been deeply shaken by the latest episode of violence perpetrated by forces opposed to the restoration of democratic order in Haiti, when groups of armed Civilians, in open defiance of the United Nations, assassinated the Minister of Justice of the lawful Government of Haiti, Mr. Francois-Guy Malary and other individuals. This grave, condemnable development is, unfortunately, part and parcel of the virtual refusal of the military authorities and those responsible for security in Haiti to comply with Security Council resolutions and Agreements they themselves had entered into for the restoration of constitutional normalcy in Haiti.”

    1993-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3293 (1993) · source

35. “It is for this reason that we support the resolution just adopted; we share the Secretary-General's view that the withdrawal of UNPROFOR could only lead to further conflict, with unforeseeable consequences. We hope that in the next few months decisive steps can be taken with a view to implementing the Vance plan and the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    1993-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3286 (1993) · source

36. “UNPROFOR's objectives are necessarily limited, and a lasting solution can be found only through political dialogue. As for the situation in Croatia, my delegation wishes to say that the United Nations protected areas are an integral part of the Republic of Croatia, and its sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. This is without prejudice to any measures that have to be taken to protect the legitimate interests of the minorities and the human rights of all. We understand the frustration felt by the general public in Croatia at the non-implementation of the Vance plan, but we must continue to try to attain the objectives set by the Security Council.”

    1993-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3286 (1993) · source

37. “I should like once again to pay tribute to the magnificent work done by the men and women who have so well served - in some cases even with their own lives - the cause of peace and mankind. Spain, which is proud to be participating in UNPROFOR, would also like to express its appreciation to the co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the former Yugoslavia, Mr. Stoltenberg and Lord Owen, for their efforts to achieve a peace agreement acceptable to all the parties to the Bosnian conflict. The coming winter threatens to bring a humanitarian tragedy even greater than the one already confronting that country. It is primarily for the parties to solve all these problems, and we urge them to engage in a gradual process of restoring mutual confidence that could lead to a settlement of the conflict.”

    1993-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3286 (1993) · source

38. “We welcome that because we firmly believe that UNPROFOR's mission within the territories of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has been and continues to be of crucial importance. The continued hostilities, the dangers facing the constituent units of UNPROFOR, and the restrictions on its freedom of movement have limited UNPROFOR's ability to act. Despite this, UNPROFOR has made a substantial contribution to the containment of volatile, explosive situations and has also made it possible for the humanitarian aid essential to the survival of the civilian population to be provided. Thanks to UNPROFOR we have been able to a certain extent to ease the terrible fate that has befallen millions of human beings.”

    1993-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3286 (1993) · source

39. “Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): We congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. We feel sure that with your experience and great abilities you will guide the Council's work in a disciplined and wise manner. We assure you that you can always count on the Spanish delegation's full cooperation. I should also like to express my delegation's appreciation to Ambassador Taylhardat of Venezuela for the effective and competent manner in which he presided over our work in September. The Spanish delegation voted in favour of the resolution the Council has just adopted. We are particularly glad that the mandate of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) has now been extended with the unanimous support of the members of the Council.”

    1993-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3286 (1993) · source

40. “We pledge our full cooperation in the speedy adoption and entry into force of such an international instrument. Ultimately, guaranteeing the safety and protection of persons involved in United Nations operations is a responsibility anda task for all of us. In large part, the success of this undertaking will determine the success of future United Nations operations to restore and maintain peace the world over.”

    1993-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3283 (1993) · source

41. “In sum, this resolution sends the clear message that the Security Council is ready to do everything necessary, within its power, to ensure the safety and protection of persons engaged ina United Nations peace-keeping operation. But it is not enough. All Member States must be aware of the problem and act accordingly. For that reason we welcome the initiatives now being taken elsewhere in the Organization, and in particular the proposal by New Zealand - I take this opportunity to welcome the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of that country - that the General Assembly draft a convention on responsibility for attacks on United Nations and associated personnel and on measures to ensure that those responsible for such attacks are brought to justice.”

    1993-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3283 (1993) · source

42. “I want to stress, first of all, that the resolution encourages the Secretary-General to ensure that security matters are a fundamental, integral part of the planning for an operation and that any such precautions extend to all personnel engaged in such operations, including civilian as well as military and police personnel, and United Nations staff as well as personnel of non-governmental organizations and enterprises that are playing an integral part in the operation. Secondly, I would highlight the Council's firm position that the use of force by any party to a conflict against persons engaged in a peace-keeping operation will be considered interference with the exercise of the responsibilities of the Council, as well as the Council's readiness to consider measures it deems appropriate if the safety of such personnel is not respected.”

    1993-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3283 (1993) · source

43. “Given the current situation and that trend, it should come as no surprise that in "An Agenda for Peace" the Secretary-General called attention to the need to strengthen the safety and protection of United Nations personnel. And when, in the presidential statement of 31 March, the Council stressed the importance and urgency of this question, it requested the Secretary-General to report on the existing arrangements for the protection of personnel and on their adequacy, and to make recommendations for enhancing security. Those recommendations form the basis of the resolution just adopted.”

    1993-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3283 (1993) · source

44. “To date, 949 persons have lost their lives in United Nations peace-keeping operations, 550 of them in operations still under way. More disturbing still is how quickly the number of victims is increasing. Fifty-one lives were lost in 1992, and we are informed that over a hundred personnel have been killed so far in 1993. In the last year alone, my country has lost 10 of its nationals serving in the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They all deserve our admiration and gratitude for having made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the international community and in the interests of peace.”

    1993-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3283 (1993) · source

45. “Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): The resolution the Security Council has just adopted is of enormous importance not only because it has a bearing on the effectiveness of United Nations operations, but also, and above all, because of its human dimension. In fact, it relates to strengthening the safety of all the men and women - civilian, military and police - who are so admirably carrying out the arduous tasks involved in United Nations operations under a variety of difficult and unforeseeable circumstances. The recent expansion of United Nations operational activities and the broadening of their scope and their nature imply ever expanding and ever more dangerous mandates that place the personnel involved in increasingly perilous situations. This has led to an increased loss of life among those personnel.”

    1993-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3283 (1993) · source

46. “We trust that all Haitian sectors will recognize the international community's determination and will have no doubt that the Security Council is prepared to take whatever measures are necessary for the speedy restoration of democracy and institutional normality in Haiti.”

    1993-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3282 (1993) · source

47. “Close cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of American States and between the International Civilian Mission, which is organized and directed by those two organizations, and the United Nations Mission in Haiti, which is now being created, will ensure a continued, active international presence in the country during this key transitional period of the return to democracy. We hope that the United Nations Mission in Haiti, which we have just established and which we hope will soon be on its way to Haiti, will be able to fulfil as envisaged the various stages of its undertaking and that at the same time the Governors Island Agreement and the New York Pact will be fully implemented.”

    1993-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3282 (1993) · source

48. “I refer to another aspect of the statement made by the President of the Security Council on 17 September: that the Council would hold the Haitian military and security authorities personally responsible for the safety of all United Nations personnel in Haiti. Today's resolution also emphasizes that point. We consider it very important for us to remain vigilant and to ensure that any action that could compromise the safety or freedom of movement or action of the personnel of the United Nations Mission in Haiti immediately receives the response it deserves from the Security Council. It is important to stress that the international community is continuing to work to help the Malval Government regain democratic legitimacy and to ensure the return of the legitimate President of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide.”

    1993-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3282 (1993) · source

49. “In the medium and long term, it should also contribute to a deep transformation in the functioning of the Haitian armed and security forces, making them institutions genuinely in the service of the democratic government. We are deeply concerned by the present situation. We are concerned by the threats against the Special Representative of the Secretaries-General of the United Nations and the Organization of American States (OAS), Mr. Dante Caputo, and by the obvious, active resistance by certain sectors of the Haitian security forces in impeding the good-faith implementation of agreements entered into, and the transfer to democracy.”

    1993-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3282 (1993) · source

50. “The Council's two-pronged decision - last week's statement and today's resolution establishing the United Nations Mission in Haiti - clearly demonstrates the determination of the United Nations to have a presence in Haiti, to help the parties genuinely to implement the Governors Island Agreement and the New York Pact, and to bring to the people of Haiti the help they need to restore democracy and democratic institutions. We consider that the dispatch of the Mission should have a positive impact: it will establish a climate of trust that will enable the legitimate government of Prime Minister Malval to assume effective control over the Haitian administration.”

    1993-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3282 (1993) · source