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  1. “For all those reasons we encourage the two Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference to continue their efforts to bring about agreement between all the parties to the conflict. We pledge our full cooperation to that end. Crimes such as those committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia should never remain unpunished. By its decision today, the Security Council has made that crystal clear. All those responsible for such acts are therefore warned of the international community's resolve.”

    1993-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3175 (1993) · source

  2. “From this moment we shall await with great interest the result of his labours, with its concrete proposals for the Council regarding the organization, operation and other points pertaining to the smooth functioning of the tribunal, "We have stated that the establishment of the tribunal will contribute, in our view, to the restoration and maintenance of peace in accordance with the principles of justice and international law. At the same time, we wish to recall that it is not an attempt to supplant the bold efforts currently under way for the achievement of a just and lasting political agreement. Genuine peace must be founded on justice and, at the same time, a dialogue that ensures that the parties involved agree to the terms of any solution to the underlying problems of the former Yugoslavia.”

    1993-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3175 (1993) · source

  3. “In so doing he will have at his disposal some excellent studies that have already been done ~ and here I wish to mention those prepared by expert jurists from France and Italy and by an ad hoc Committee of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, which have already been distributed as Security Council documents ~ and the full cooperation, I have mo doubt, of all the States Members of the United Nations and those bodies competent in the field of international law that the Secretary-General deems it appropriate to consult.”

    1993-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3175 (1993) · source

  4. “It is imperative that norms relating to human rights be respected, in particular the rights of defence. It is also essential to resolve difficult questions such as the nature of the sentences to be imposed, the places they are to be served, the statutes of the organs entrusted with the investigation and the indictment, the possibility of appealing the decisions of the tribunal and other questions of no less importance. From the foregoing, it is clear that there is a tremendous amount of work to be done. We have no doubt that the Secretary-General, to whom we entrust this enormous task, will carry it out with his characteristic speed and effectiveness.”

    1993-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3175 (1993) · source

  5. “While we are aware of the need to act swiftly in order that the establishment of an international criminal tribunal on the former Yugoslavia fulfils its dual objective of meting out justice and discouraging such grave violations in the future, we believe that this undertaking is so important and so sensitive that it is necessary to ensure the maximum respect for legal rigour in its functioning. We therefore fully support a two-stage process, such as the one we are initiating today, in which, following the adoption of a decision in principle, a thorough, detailed study is conducted so that the institution established will live up to the expectations of the international - community and will meet all the requirements of full respect for international law.”

    1993-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3175 (1993) · source

  6. “Spain would have preferred the establishment of a criminal tribunal with universal jurisdiction, but it recognizes that to create one would have required more time than is now at our disposal if we wish to contribute to the early restoration of peace in the former Yugoslavia. Nevertheless, we are confident that this is the first step towards the future creation of an international, universal, permanent criminal jurisdiction, and we shall continue to support and promote the efforts towards this end now being made in other forums within this Organization.”

    1993-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3175 (1993) · source

  7. “It is not setting itself up as a permanent judge or legislator. It is only attempting to create an ad hoc mechanism that, by applying existing laws, will assign responsibility for acts committed in an ongoing conflict that has already been seen to threaten and undermine peace; a mechanism that contributes, by means of recourse to justice and punishment of the guilty, to restoring the peace and ensuring its maintenance, so as to deter the repetition of similar acts in the future. For these reasons, the States members of the European Community have on various occasions declared themselves to be in favour of the establishment of an international criminal tribunal for the prosecution of those engaged in such grave misconduct.”

    1993-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3175 (1993) · source

  8. “In that provisional report, the Commission concludes that grave offences and other violations of international humanitarian law have been committed, including murder, "ethnic cleansing", mass killings, torture, rape, looting and destruction of civilian property, destruction of cultural and religious property and arbitrary detention. We understand that some may harbour certain doubts about the competence of the Council to take this step, for it is a novel one. However, we do not Share those doubts. We understand that this is a limited and precise action with the clear objective of restoring peace, which is perfectly in keeping with the competence of the Council. In fact, the Council is not attempting to establish any new jurisdictional or legislative framework of a permanent nature.”

    1993-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3175 (1993) · source

  9. “Mr. YANEZ-BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): The Council has recently taken decisions of great import, but few deserve to be called "historic" as much as the resolution we have just adopted. Indeed, as the provisional report of the Commission of Experts established by Security Council resolution 780 (1992) clearly states, this is the first time the Security Council has decided to establish a tribunal to try those deemed responsible for grave violations of international humanitarian law perpetrated in an armed conflict - in this instance, the grave acts committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia.”

    1993-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3175 (1993) · source

  10. “Finally, we agree with the Secretary-General's recommendation that, [rom the next renewal of the mandate of UPROFOR following this interim period, all UNPROFOR activities in the former Yugoslavia be financed by assessed contributions from all Member States in line with the scale of assessments established for peace-keeping operations. For all those reasons, we shall vote in favour of draft resolution S/25306.”

    1993-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3174 (1993) · source

  11. “The infantry batallion provided by Spain as a contribution to UNPROFOR efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina is performing commendable work in protecting convoys carrying humanitarian assistance, and doing so in extremely difficult and dangerous conditions. My Government wants to state very clearly that the safety of UNPROFOR personnel must be fully guaranteed, and we must condemn any action or measures taken by parties to the conflict that could obstruct or endanger the delivery of humanitarian assistance, including threats to the lives of those who are attempting to help the civilian population. That has been reiterated in several Security Council statements in recent weeks.”

    1993-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3174 (1993) · source

  12. “The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is no less disturbing; this is reflected in the report of the Secretary-General. The people of that Republic are subjected to terrible hardships, now exacerbated by the unacceptable obstacles and restrictions imposed by various parties on the delivery of humanitarian assistance by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees with the assistance of UNPROFOR. We state firmly that the relevant Security Council resolutions must he implemented with respect to UNPROFOR's mandate and operations in that Republic. The parties, and all others concerned, must at all times respect the unrestricted freedom of movement of UNPROFOR forces.”

    1993-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3174 (1993) · source

  13. “We remind the parties o£ their responsibilities in this regard and of the need fully to implement all provisions of the relevant Security Council resolutions, including the most recent, resolution 802 (1993). We also stress that they must cooperate fully with Mr. Vance and Lord Owen, whose tireless efforts we support without reservation, in quickly reaching an agreement on full compliance with the United Nations peace plan in Croatia. In the meantime, and in view of the recent tragic events in Croatia, my Government shares the concern of the Secretary-General and of countries whose troops are deployed in Croatia. We support the decision to take the measures necessary to ensure the safety of UNPROFOR personnel and to ensure complete respect by all parties for the Force as it carries out its mandate.”

    1993-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3174 (1993) · source

  14. “On the whole, my delegation shares the views the Secretary-General sets out in his report. We are fully aware of the need for a sound basis on which to renew the mandate of UNPROFOR in Croatia and in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We therefore support the extension of UNPROFOR's mandate for an interim period ending 31 March 1993. It is our firm hope that before that date there will be a positive result to the ongoing talks, led by the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Comittee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, between representatives of the Republic of Croatia and of the Serb populations living in the United Nations protected areas and in adjacent areas in Croatia.”

    1993-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3174 (1993) · source

  15. “Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): Since this is my delegation's first Council statement this month, I should like to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on the courteous and effective manner in which you have been conducting our debates. We wish also to express our appreciation to Ambassador Hatano of Japan for the way in which he guided the work of the Council in January. We wish also to thank the Secretary-General for his excellent report (8/25264), which in a clear, balanced and realistic manner describes the difficult situation faced by the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) both in Croatia and in Bosnia and Herzegovina: the report has been prepared - Shortly before the expiration of UNPROFOR's mandate, as provided for in resolution 743 (1992).”

    1993-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3174 (1993) · source

  16. “While underscoring the international community's determination to continue vigorously to support the end of the Angola conflict, we must once again recall that only determined action by the Angolan Government and the leaders of UNITA will make it possible to achieve peace...”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  17. “However, the situation in the field has obliged the Secretary-General to take action concerning the wav UNAVEM is deployed and to recommend that, until the situation permits otherwise, its personnel should be concentrated in areas of lesser risk and that their numbers should be reduced. We agree with the view that the Security Council should endorse the recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his report on the understanding that, as soon as possible, UNAVEM II will once again be deployed with the necessary swiftness and in the necessary numbers, depending on how the situation develops. In this spirit, my delegation will support the draft resolution contained in document S/25187. In conclusion, I wish on behalf of my Government to express our earnest wish that the hopes aroused by the Addis Ababa meeting will be fulfilled.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  18. “I need hardly say that my Government fully endorses this declaration, and I should like to take advantage of this opportunity to pay a tribute to all the personnel of UNAVEM II and to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Miss Anstee, for the important role that they are playing in Angola in extremely difficult circumstances where even their personal safety is frequently jeopardized. The Government of Angola and UNITA must immediately use all the means at their disposal to prevent further occurrences of incidents where UNAVEM personnel are harassed and their equipment looted. The functions being discharged by UNAVEM II at the present time, although they do differ from those in its original mandate, are a vital factor in the peacemaking process.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  19. “The talks now going on in Addis Ababa are a source of hope. We hope that the statements made here today and the resolution that we will be adopting will transmit a vigorous message to the negotiators meeting in the Ethiopian capital that will contribute to the success of their efforts, with the support of the United Nations. The European Community and its member States issued a declaration on 22 January stressing that the United Nations must continue to play a key role in re-establishing and maintaining peace in Angola.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  20. “It is important to bear in mind that, in addition to the future of Angola, what is at stake is the stability of the whole southern African region. We must also urge the Government of Angola and UNITA to agree, as soon as possible, to a lasting cease-fire that will make it possible for the political dialogue to resume. There is no doubt that UNITA has been mainly responsible for derailing the peace process. In any event, both the Government and UNITA must demonstrate the highest degree of flexibility and be as constructive as possible in their approaches so that they can resume the negotiations to bring peace and democracy to a country that has been suffering the scourge of war for over 15 years. The people of Angola have already suffered too much; they must not be subjected to yet more death, destruction and deprivation.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  21. “At that point, and despite the mediation of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission and the efforts of the Council itself, the situation entered into a stage of confrontation followed by military escalation that may have been made worse if there has indeed been intervention by foreign forces in support of UNITA, as has been repeatedly claimed by the Angolan Government. In the circumstances, the Security Council must assume its responsibilities in a decisive and a realistic manner. We therefore urge all States that may be intervening, directly or indirectly, in the Angolan conflict to refrain forthwith from this kind of activity and to exercise strict control over their territories and boundaries in order to prevent paramilitary elements from operating.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  22. “The Spanish Government, which right from the start has supported the peace process in Angola, has been following with great concern the deterioration in the situation following the holding - in accordance with the provisions of the Peace Accords - of the first democratic elections in that country, at the end of September last year. The results were rejected by UNITA, despite the fact that the elections had been declared as generally free and fair by the Special Representative of the Secrecary-General, Miss Anstee, and by the Security Council itself in its resolution 785 (1992) of 30 October last.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  23. “Here we must stress that present among us is the Minister of External Relations of Angola, Mr. Venancio de Moura, whose statement we heard this morning and whose comments we have carefully noted. The Secretary-General presented a new report on UNAVEM II. In it, with commendable clarity, the Secretary-General analysed the most recent events in that country and proposed ways for our Organization to act to establish a lasting cease-fire agreement that wouid make it possible for the political dialogue between the Government of Angola and UNITA to resume.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  24. “Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): As this is the first time that my delegation has spoken during a formal meeting of the Security Council in January - having recently assumed our mandate in the Council - we should like to take this opportunity to congratulate you very warmly on the very effective manner in which you are conducting our proceedings during a period in which we are dealing with serious problems to which the Council must respond decisively and promptly. Today we are meeting to deal with the request of the the President of Angola, Mr. Jose Eduardo dos Santos, in connection with the serious situation facing his country, and, at the same time, to renew the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II).”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  25. “Attaining that goal will enable South Africa fully to take its rightful place in the region and the international community, which would surely have positive implications for the African continent and the whole world.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  26. “Spain, together with its partners in the European Community, will support in every way possible the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative along those lines. To that end the Spanish Government is already redoubling its diplomatic efforts and its contacts with all the parties. In conclusion, Spain wishes to join the international community in calling upon all the parties in South Africa, and especially the South African Government, to create suitable conditions to resume negotiations within the framework of CODESA, with the aim of ensuring a peaceful transition to a truly democratic and non-racist South Africa ~ in particular, at the appropriate time, through the establishment of a transitional government.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  27. “These meetings of the Security Council, called for at such an opportune time by the Organization of African Unity, will enable the international community to contribute positively to putting an end to violence and ensuring that all parties can return to the negotiating table under conditions that will make it possible to move decisively towards a far-reaching change of political structures in South Africa. Accordingly, we fully support the text of the draft resolution that members of the Council have before them, and in particular the initiative to invite the Secretary-General to appoint, as a matter of urgency, a Special Representative to recommend, after discussion with the parties, measures which would assist in bringing an effective end to the violence and in creating conditions for successful negotiations.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  28. “Therefore, Spain considers it of cardinal importance that the process of peaceful change should be resumed as soon as possible through the restoration of dialogue and negotiation, with the aim of achieving a democratic, non-racist and united South Africa. The South African people should know that they may rely on the solidarity of the Spanish Government and people in their efforts to attain that goal. We trust that on the basis of this important debate the firm Solidarity of the international community in pursuing that goal will also be made manifest.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  29. “We wish to repeat the horror felt in Spain over the violence unleashed in South Africa and to stress that the Spanish Government considers it essential that the facts be clarified and that responsibility be determined, always remembering that it is necessary to guarantee effective control of the police and security forces. The fact that, despite the undoubted progress made, the apartheid regime has not yet been completely dismantled has extremely negative consequences for human rights for all South Africans, and in particular the majority. Specifically, it leads to outbreaks of violence such as those that have recently been seen in that country.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  30. “The increasing violence in South Africa, with great loss of human life, has grave consequences not only for internal stability in that country but also for the stability of the whole region. Therefore, it is a source of serious concern to the whole international community. As a member of the European Community, Spain has already expressed its position with regard to the tragic events in Boipatong in the context of the declaration on South Africa adopted by the recent European Council meeting in Lisbon, referred to by, among others, the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, which currently holds the presidency of the European Community.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  31. “The Spanish Government, which from the outset welcomed the courage and political vision of President De Klerk and the President of the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, and all other South African political leaders and officials who made possible the opening up of a hopeful process of change in South Africa, wishes to express here its conviction that we cannot and must not see frustrated the legitimate hopes that have been aroused. Spain has followed with the greatest attention and interest the course of events in South Africa. We are greatly concerned by the recent escalation of violence, and in particular the massacre in Boipatong on 17 June and the violent incidents that followed.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  32. “Mr. YANEZ-BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): It is with great pleasure that I echo the words of those who have congratulated you, Sir, on the way in which you have conducted the proceedings of the Council this month. Your political and legal ability and your diplomatic skill - to which I would now add your patience - ensure that these important meetings of the Security Council will achieve the results that we all hope for.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source