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Yanez-Barnuevo

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“We also consider that those Security Council resolutions give sufficient authority to the United Nations Secretary-General. We have complete confidence that, in close coordination with NATO authorities, he will take whatever decisions are necessary in the circumstances, within the context of those resolutions. ) It therefore seems to us wise of the Secretary-General, in accordance with the contents of his letter of 10 February addressed to the President of the Security Council, to have given instructions to his Special Representative for the former Yugoslavia, Mr. Akashi, and through him to the UNPROFOR Commander, to complete, in coordination with his NATO counterparts, the procedures reguired to begin and execute the air strikes that may be deemed to have become necessary.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“The carrying out of air strikes by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces, if needed, would take place in response to a request by the United Nations in the event of further bombardments of Sarajevo, and, in any case, in close coordination with the Secretary-General, if Sarajevo and its environs are not demilitarized as stipulated in the Atlantic Council's decision. Spain considers that these decisions are based on the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 836 (1993) of 4 June 1993, which, may I recall, was adopted as the result of the initiative contained in the Washington Declaration signed by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the United States, the Russian Federation, France, the United Kingdom and Spain.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“) The Atlantic Council's decision of 9 February is, in our view, the appropriate response to the request by the United Nations Secretary-General and reflects the firm will of the States members of the Atlantic Alliance to, first, put an end to the siege of Sarajevo, in compliance with Security Council resolutions 824 (1993), 836 (1993) and 844 (1993), thus sparing the civilian population additional suffering; and, secondly, to support the efforts to reach an agreement to demilitarize the city and its environs, preventing any of the parties from obtaining military advantages as a result of the prolongation or lifting of the siege.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“This situation could not continue, or remain without a response. Therefore, we are pleased by the rapid initiative taken by the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, in addressing a letter to his counterpart at the Atlantic Alliance, Mr. Manfred Worner, on 6 February. His decision, based on the relevant Security-Council resolutions and intended to make more flexible the procedures which will enable the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to have recourse to ) air strikes in support of UNPROFOR and as a deterrent to the bombardments of the city of Sarajevo, was the appropriate step to take at this point.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Nevertheless, we cannot overlook the fact that this tragedy took place after many months during which Sarajevo had been subjected to continuous bombardments from Serbian positions, with many civilian victims, not to speak of the immeasurable damage to the historical and cultural heritage of the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose unigue character as a multicultural, multi-ethnic and multireligious centre must be preserved from destruction, as Security Council resolutions 824 (1993) and 859 (1993) point out. If the Bosnian Serbs do not want to be the object of the condemnation of the international community, which their conduct has earned, they need but silence their artillery and withdraw them or place them under the control of UNPROFOR, as has been demanded of them at least since the London Conference in August 1992.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“The European Union, at the ministerial meeting of 7 February, vigorously condemned the merciless bombardments of the civilian population of Sarajevo and, in agreement with the United Nations Secretary-General, has made the immediate lifting of the siege of Sarajevo a priority objective, using, to this effect, all necessary means, including recourse to air strikes. ) We unconditionally condemn the perpetrators of these brutal acts. It is true that, thus far it has not been possible to determine who was responsible for the bombardment on the market, despite the investigations carried out by the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) and the establishment of an ad hoc commission of investigation.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): We are meeting today in response to the requests made by the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Pakistan - on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference - and the Russian Federation to consider events that have stirred public opinion throughout the world: the recent bombardments which once again have devastated the city of Sarajevo, causing a high number of civilian victims. Our response must be clear and unanimous. The international community cannot allow such acts to continue.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Since the process of national reconstruction has a clear political framework in the Addis Ababa Agreements of January and March 1993, Agreements subscribed to by all the parties, the present differences that impede the implementation of the provisions of the Agreements should be resolved as quickly as possible, through agreement by the Somali parties on a precise and binding timetable. Only thus will it be possible to pursue action by the international community to help the entire Somali people, effectively and in the proper conditions. We hope that the report the Secretary-General has been requested to submit as soon as the situation warrants, and in any case in good time before the end of the current UNOSOM II mandate on 31 May 1994, will provide further information on this matter.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“The Addis Ababa Declaration establishes a framework within which plans for the reconstruction of Somalia may be carried out in a climate free of hostilities in areas where local and regional institutions are indicating an interest in cooperating for the common good, and a readiness to do so. Spain earnestly hopes that the United Nations commitment to Somalia - and the commitment of the countries and organizations of the region - will elicit cooperation from the Somali parties in the process of national reconciliation, a process that - we fervently hope - will culminate in the holding of democratic elections in 1995.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“The Addis Ababa Declaration of 1 December 1993, resulting from the Fourth Coordination Meeting on Humanitarian Assistance for Somalia, is a document of critical importance, because it indicates the path the international community has chosen in order to raise and allocate resources on the basis of a regional strategy and to ensure the development of programmes and plans for the country's rehabilitation and reconstruction. This effort by donor countries and the United Nations is further proof of the international community's determination to ameliorate the humanitarian situation of the Somali people.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“All the Somali parties must understand that the work of the United Nations in their country is a flexible tool made available to it to promote initiatives in the political and security areas and in the process of national reconstruction. It is by no means something imposed by the international community. Resolution 897 (1994) clearly sets out the new objectives of UNOSOM II. Achieving them now depends more than ever on the cooperation of the entire Somali people.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“We are pleased that, thanks to this consideration, the United Nations has demonstrated an ability to respond and the flexibility to find the most effective and realistic way to help the Somali people to rebuild its institutions and thus to become a free, democratic and wholly sovereign country by 1995 - by which time UNOSOM II is to have completed its mission. UNOSOM II thus continues with a reduced mandate, focusing more sharply on the most urgent tasks aimed at making it possible for the Somali people to carry out their national reconciliation efforts and to establish democratic institutions with the greatest possible chances of success, given the situation in the country.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“Resolution 897 (1994), which the Council has just unanimously adopted, following thorough consultations within and outside the Council, gives the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM IT) a new mandate - in keeping with the recommendations of the Secretary-General in his report of 6 January 1994 - with a view to bringing it into line with the situation on the ground and with the withdrawal of several contingents, expected to take place at the end of March. The report of the Secretary-General, and the extensive debate that has taken place in the Council since it was issued, form part of the in-depth consideration the United Nations has been giving to the present and future status of its presence in Somalia.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): As this is the first time my delegation has addressed the Council this month, let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on the skilful way in which you are guiding the work of the Council, which demonstrates your experience and your fine professional skills. I assure you of our continued cooperation and support. I wish also to thank Ambassador Karel Kovanda for the skilful way in which he led the work of the Council in January - the first month of the Czech Republic's current membership of the Council.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“As the Secretary-General states in his report, any peace- keeping action in Abkhazia should take fully into account the principles recently set forth by the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE): respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the receiving State, the consent of the parties, impartiality, multinationality, a clear mandate, transparency and, especially, a close linkage with the political process of settling the conflict. We hope, then, to receive from the Secretary-General, before expiration of UNOMIG's current mandate, a new report containing good news about the advances made in the negotiating process and improvement in the situation on the ground.”
1994-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3332 (1994) · source
“It should be made clear that the negotiating process, as stated in the Communique of 13 January, must be based on the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia and on the interests of the entire population of Abkhazia. Those advances in the negotiating process will, we hope, foster the necessary conditions for establishing in the zone of conflict a peace-keeping force that expands upon UNOMIG's observer role to play a more active part the implementation of the agreements between the parties in order to prevent new hostilities, by means of separation of the forces, supervision of the disarmament process and withdrawal of armed units.”
1994-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3332 (1994) · source
“I wish here to reiterate Spain's concern over the situation besetting hundreds of thousands of refugees and displaced persons. The urgent need for their return in conditions of security, an unguestionably humanitarian matter, is reinforced by the collateral need to restore Abkhazia's demographic structure with a view to possible future elections. It is therefore essential that the political process of negotiation be continued and consolidated under the auspices of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy, Ambassador Brunner, with the cooperation of the Chairman-in-Office of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) and the assistance of the Government of the Russian Federation as moderator. We are pleased that this effort is now being supplemented by the emergence of a group of "Friends of Georgia".”
1994-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3332 (1994) · source
“Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): The renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG), just approved by the Security Council, is confirmation of the rays of hope for Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia, that were already discernible on the horizon 22 December last, when we adopted resolution 892 (1993). The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on 1 December was followed by the signing in Geneva on 13 January of the joint Communique, which broadens the scope of the agreements reached. The political process has thus continued to move forward, and measures are being taken towards a return to normalcy, measures that should be more firmly in place when all the refugees and displaced persons can return with their security guaranteed.”
1994-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3332 (1994) · source
“Spain, aware of the need to support the efforts of the international community to ensure that the elections of 27 April 1994 in South Africa be held freely and fairly, will take part in the observer mission of the European Union, of which my country is a member, and is studying the possibility of sending additional observers within the framework of the United Nations mission. We earnestly hope that South Africa will stand as an example for the African continent and for the entire world, an example of what determination by the parties concerned and commitment to democratic principles are capable of achieving in the way of setting up a new society and a new country.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“The delegation of Spain is in agreement with the recommendations of the Secretary-General that appear in his report, which define the expanded mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa (UNOMSA), as set forth in paragraph 57 of the report, and specify the necessary number of observers as set forth in paragraphs 91 and 92. In particular, the task of coordination with the observer missions from the Organization of African Unity, the European Union and the Commonwealth and from other organizations and States under the leadership of the United Nations, is a task of paramount importance.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“The resolution just adopted calls upon all parties to take measures to end the violence and acts of intimidation that are still going on. We cannot allow anyone to disrupt or hinder the smooth functioning of the electoral process. For this reason the safety of the international observers must be guaranteed so that they can do their job properly. It is appropriate to recall that the results of free and fair elections will be a benefit to the population as a whole and will strengthen the democratic values of the society. For this reason we would express the hope that all the parties of South Africa, including those who have not fully participated in the multiparty talks, will respect the agreements reached and will participate in the elections by accepting the results democratically.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“the splendid job they have done in preparing the report. They have contributed to ensuring that conditions in the field will facilitate the task to be assigned to the new international observers. The task that the United Nations has before it in South Africa, at the specific request of the Transitional Executive Council, is a very great challenge, because the success of the transitional process will depend, to a large extent, on the successful accomplishment of this task. Obstacles ahead are very great, and we will all have to pledge our fullest cooperation. The levels of violence which remain in certain areas of South Africa are a source of considerable concern to this Council and, indeed, are a source of concern to the Secretary-General.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“Spain earnestly hopes that 1994, and 27 April in particular, will mark the birth of a new reality in South Africa that will make it possible for that country to join the community of democratic nations and play its full role in the work of the international community. The report submitted to us by the Secretary-General sets forth in great detail the many challenges and requirements which the United Nations Observer Mission in South Africa (UNOMSA) will have to face in the rigorous and effective fulfilment of its mandate to monitor the electoral process, in addition to its current contributions to the promotion of peace in that country. My delegation would like to congratulate the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, the Electoral Division, and all UNOMSA personnel, headed by Mrs. Angela King, fo.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“As a result of all this, the General Assembly at its current session unanimously adopted a resolution lifting the economic sanctions imposed on South Africa. It also adopted a number of resolutions on the question of South Africa that recognize and stress the tremendous changes taking place in that country that have led to a complete turnaround of the situation. A few weeks ago, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded jointly to Mr. de Klerk and Mr. Mandela, highlighting the entire world's recognition of the importance of the transitional process in South Africa and of the vision of those two statesmen that this process represents the only viable path for the future of South Africa.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“This historic moment has arrived thanks to the courage and political vision of the principal protagonists in South Africa, President de Klerk, Mr. Nelson Mandela, President of the African National Congress (ANC), and the political leaders who have taken the steps necessary to dismantle the apartheid regime and move towards a democratic, non-racial and united South Africa. Throughout 1993, the international community witnessed the tremendous progress made in this transitional process. The multi-party negotiating forum demonstrated flexibility and skill in achieving a consensus that allowed the establishment of the constitutional principles and the transitional institutions entrusted with leading the country towards the elections of 27 April, at which point the interim constitutional will take effect.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“I should also like to say how pleased Spain was to work in the Council alongside the delegations of Cape Verde, Hungary, Japan, Morocco and Venezuela, whose cooperative spirit we appreciated throughout 1993. We also welcome the presence on the Council of our colleagues from Argentina, the Czech Republic, Nigeria, Oman and Rwanda, whose contributions will certainly enrich the Council's work. My delegation contributed to the drafting of the resolution just adopted by the Council and voted in its favour. This was all done very quickly, given that the electoral process underway in South Africa, which is to culminate in the elections of 27 April, requires the priority attention of the United Nations and the entire international community. We hope that the Council's decision will be followed by timely action on the part of the General Assembly.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): As this is the first time that my delegation is speaking this month, I should like first to extend to you, Sir, our congratulations on the rigorous and effective manner in which you have been guiding the proceedings of the Council. In your country's first month as a member of the Security Council, you have discharged your functions as President most ably and. you may rest assured that you will enjoy our cooperation. : My delegation would also like to extend its thanks to Ambassador Li of China for the very competent and effective manner in which he led the work of the Council last month.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“We trust therefore that in the next few weeks the Secretary-General will be able to report on progress achieved in the peace process, which will enable this Council to continue to act concretely and effectively to assist Georgia in attaining normalcy.”
1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source
“The European Union has also insisted on the need for the parties to respect the principles of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe as well as those of humanitarian law. In this regard, I wish to express the concern of the Spanish delegation over the situation of tens of thousands of refugees and persons who have been displaced as a result of the conflict. It is urgent therefore that the necessary conditions be created for the return of refugees and displaced persons to their places of origin on a voluntary basis and in a climate of security. In like manner, all those who require it should have unimpeded access to the humanitarian assistance intended for the victims of the conflict. There is reason for hope.”
1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source
“The resolution just adopted leaves no doubt in this regard, since it insists on compliance both with the Memorandum of Understanding signed in Geneva and with the Sochi Agreements of 27 July this year, which were violated by the Abkhaz party, as previous resolutions of the Security Council have pointed out. The Council must follow closely the developments in the negotiating process, which will continue in mid-January in Geneva, Since the increase in the United Nations presence in the region - which the parties themselves believe would contribute to maintaining and consolidating peace - will depend on the progress that is achieved. As was expressed in a statement by the European Union, of which Spain is a member, this negotiating process should lead to a political solution within the context of the existing international boundaries.”
1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source
“With resolution 892 (1993), the Council gives its support, by the phased dispatch of up to 50 military observers to the region, to the peace process initiated in Geneva under the auspices of the United Nations and the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), with the assistance of the Russian Federation, a process which we hope will lead to the full restoration of peace in Abkhazia and to a political solution to the problems underlying this conflict. It is now up to the parties to make their commitment to the negotiating process a reality and to renounce the use of force once and for all.”
1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source
“Mr. YANEZ-BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): On several occasions in the course of the past few months, the Security Council has expressed grave concern over the deterioration of the situation in Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia. Today we have been able to adopt a resolution which is part of a more encouraging picture after the signing in Geneva, on 1 December last, of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Georgian and Abkhaz parties.”
1993-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3325 (1993) · source
“Beye, for their constant vigilance and continued efforts, in cooperation with the three observer States - the United States of America, the Russian Federation and Portugal - as well as with the Government of Zambia, to assist the parties in reaching an agreement so that the people of Angola may finally begin to build their future in democracy and development.”
1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source
“Finally, my delegation considers it necessary to stress that it is important to keep in mind the humanitarian situation in Angola and therefore the need to assist a population which in major areas of the country is still in need of sustained attention by the international community. We are pleased that, in accordance with what the Secretary-General reports, the Government of Angola and UNITA have facilitated the provision of humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in need, helping humanitarian organizations and giving them access to the entire territory of Angola. We trust that that attitude will continue in the future. I wish to congratulate the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr.”
1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source
“The establishment of an effective and lasting cease-fire would be a first, crucial step in that direction. Moreover, the Council must be prepared to adopt other kinds of measures, including new measures against UNITA in the event that UNITA fails to cooperate in good faith with the peace process. In that connection, paragraph 14 of draft resolution S/26877 is sufficiently explicit. The report of the Secretary-General clearly describes the current situation in Angola, and provides a point of reference for any future United Nations action in that country. In our view, the report includes the guidelines that should be followed by the Council in assisting the parties to proceed as we trust they will without further delay.”
1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source
“As we have done with respect to other United Nations peace- keeping operations, we must stress that any efforts by our Organization to help resolve a conflict will be futile or transitory without the full cooperation and determination of the parties involved. Thus, by the terms of the draft resolution we hope will be adopted today, the Security Council will review the situation in Angola and the progress made in the Lusaka talks no later than 1 February 1994. If, as we hope, the Government of Angola and UNITA lay the foundations for an Angolan peace process in accordance with the well-defined parameters of the "Acordos de Paz" and the relevant Security Council resolutions, we will then be in a position to consider new elements in the mandate of UNAVEM II to enable it to make a decisive contribution to the progress of the peace process.”
1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source
“Thanks to UNITA'sS confirmation that it accepts the "Acordos de Paz" and the relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as the outcome of the elections held in Angola, it has been possible to resume the negotiations, this time in Lusaka, with the active participation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Beye, on the basis of the progress made earlier at Abidjan. The pace of the Lusaka talks between the parties shows that in a spirit of constructive dialogue, and setting aside exaggerated positions, it will be possible to find a point of convergence and overcome obstacles that had seemed insurmountable. We must appeal urgently to the parties to reach a prompt agreement, for the future of Angola and the well-being of its people depend on this.”
1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source
“In that way the Council will reaffirm the international community's commitment to Angola and its determination to promote the peaceful settlement of a conflict that has lasted far too long. Clearly, the principal role in reaching that goal falls to the Government of Angola and to UNITA, which must demonstrate the flexibility necessary to reach a satisfactory agreement in the framework of the "Acordos de Paz" and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. In that context, we are pleased to note the progress that has been achieved since the last time the Council met to discuss the Situation in Angola, on 15 September 1993, when it adopted resolution 864 (1993), in which sanctions against UNITA were spelled out.”
1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source
“Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): As this is the first time I have addressed the Council this month, I wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the firm and skilful way in which you are guiding our deliberations; your presidency reflects your experience and estimable professional abilities. I assure you of our continuing assistance and our cooperation. I wish also to convey my delegation's gratitude to Ambassador Jose Luis Jesus of Cape Verde for the most able manner in which he guided our deliberations in November. My delegation welcomes the imminent adoption of a draft resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Angola (UNAVEM II) for an additional period of three months, until 16 March 1994.”
1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source
“However, the commitment of the presidential candidates to the Peace Accords gives us secure grounds for hope that the Accords will be resolutely championed by whomever is elected President, with the full cooperation of all the political forces in the country. The Spanish Government reaffirms its readiness, individually and together with other members of the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General, to continue to support the efforts underway to ensure the full implementation of the Accords and the consolidation of peace in El Salvador.”
1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source
“However, the Secretary-General warns us, quite realistically, of the probability that important aspects of those Accords may not yet be implemented by that time. Thus, the Salvadorian exercise will not be able to be considered complete. Here, we take note of the view expressed by the Secretary-General that a reduced ONUSAL presence would probably prove to be necessary beyond 31 May so as to allow it to fulfil the implementation of its mandate. The Council will be considering the views and recommendations that the Secretary-General will provide on this matter in a report requested for 1 May 1994. Spain wishes to express its firm hope that, despite all the problems that we have described, the political process in El Salvador may come to fruition. Seen as a whole, the Salvadorian transition process is exemplary. Much remains to be done.”
1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source
“All the Salvadorian institutions involved in this process should bear in mind that, although the problems may be administrative in nature, the consequences of their lack of resolution will be political. In this connection, we welcome the assistance which the Electoral Division of ONUSAL is providing to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal to help it resolve these problems. The draft resolution before us extends the mandate of ONUSAL to 31 May 1994. The following day, 1 June, the elected President of El Salvador will take office. This should mark the end of the transition process in El Salvador and should coincide with the full implementation of the Peace Accords signed by FMLN and the Government.”
1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source
“In this and other cases, the Council reiterates its appeal to the appropriate Salvadorian authorities to do their utmost to comply with these provisions and recommendations. For the past 10 days, El Salvador has been in the midst of an electoral process that will culminate on 20 March in presidential, legislative and municipal elections, which will mark a significant milestone in the peace process. If these elections are to be truly representative, it is important to provide for the registration of all Salvadorians possessing the right to vote who have requested the appropriate electoral documentation. The report of the Secretary-General describes the progress made in this area, but it also warns of administrative obstacles which have impeded the provision of the appropriate documentation to some electors.”
1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source
“The Secretary-General and the ONUSAL Human Rights Division have shared with us in various reports their concerns at the increase in political violence and its possible imputation to the resurgence of illegal armed groups. There is a need for exhaustive investigation of these groups, not with the aim of digging up old familiar demons but with a view to preventing the violence from continuing to poison the Salvadorian people's potential for coexistence now and in the future. A few months ago, the Commission on the Truth recommended an investigation of the illegal armed groups. It also made other recommendations, the purpose of which was to strengthen the basis of a fully democratic state of law. A number of these recommendations - in particular those relating to the reform of the administration of justice - have yet to be fully implemented.”
1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source
“This is not only a personal tragedy; the accumulation of such personal tragedies may impede the effectiveness of the progress that has been made and undermine the stability of the country itself. It is therefore necessary for the transfer of land programmes and other reintegration programmes to be carried out fully and completely and for their implementation to be accelerated. The international community will, of course, respond to the extent that a firm will exists on the part of the Salvadorian political authorities. In recent weeks, we have become aware of episodes of violence that recall scenes of a past which we had hoped were far behind us.”
1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source
“Particularly disturbing are the problems that have been encountered in the full deployment of the National Civil Police and the gradual phasing out of the old National Police. In this respect, we should recall that public security policy is one of the critical elements and mainstays of the Peace Accords. All Salvadorian institutions should therefore make an additional effort in this area so as to ensure the provision of financial and technical resources for the National Civil Police and the National Public Security Academy. This matter is certainly sure of receiving the cooperation of the international community. Also of importance is the reintegration of former combatants from both sides into civilian society. Unfortunately, examples already exist of former combatants' failure to adapt to a new Situation.”
1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source
“Mr. YANEZ BARNUEVO (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): I should like at the outset to express my delegation's appreciation for the report of the Secretary-General on developments affecting the activities of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL). The report highlights the fact that the process of implementing the Accords signed by the Government of El Salvador and the Frente Farabundo Marti para la Liberacion Nacional (FMLN) has continued to make general progress. It should be stressed that this fact is due largely to the will of all the Salvadorian parties and to the effective cooperation of ONUSAL. However, the report does not conceal the delays and difficulties that have been experienced in the implementation of certain aspects of these Accords, the importance of which is impossible to ignore.”
1993-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3321 (1993) · source
“In this new stage of the United Nations presence in Somalia, which is beginning with the adoption of this resolution, the delegation of Spain feels it is only right to pay a tribute to the commendable and tireless efforts of the Secretary-General, of his Special Representative and of the entire UNOSOM II personnel, coming from numerous Member States, as well as of the joint force of the United States, towards improving the living standards of the Somali people and facilitating the process of national reconciliation and reconstruction in the country. These efforts, which we publicly commend today, have involved great sacrifices, and we would pay a special tribute to all those who have laid down their lives in the service of this noble cause.”
1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source
“It is our firm hope that the Somali parties will soon reach agreement on their positions so that the process of national reconciliation can take place, with the support of the international community, including in this effort the United Nations and the regional organizations that will be making their contribution to the peace effort. The fourth Coordination Meeting on Humanitarian Assistance for Somalia, which will soon be held in Addis Ababa, is a good opportunity to join efforts in a common cause.”
1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source
“The United Nations - both the Security Council and the Secretary-General - must therefore show an ability to take quick action and show flexibility in the decision-making process in order to deal successfully with changing Situations without straying from the basic goals it has set. In that connection, we are pleased that the Secretary-General has set out in his report the Organization's basic options in its endeavour to reach its goals, in the light of the events that will be taking place in Somalia in the coming months. The Council must continue to give thought to these options with a view to adopting the necessary decisions in the light of the situation early in 1994.”
1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source