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Zainuddin

lines on the record: 107
first: 2002-04-15
most recent: 2015-04-23
sittings or episodes: 12
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“All parties must have the resolve and political will to provide justice for the Palestinian people. The agreement reached among Palestinians in the holy city of Mecca to form a unity government in Palestine is a positive development in the process of comprehensive engagement among all parties to find long-lasting peace in the Middle East. We commend the Palestinians in that regard, as well as Saudi Arabia for facilitating the agreement.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The United Nations, and in particular the Security Council, must act to ensure that Israel respects and abides by its responsibilities as an occupying Power and as a Member of the United Nations. Continued Security Council inaction and paralysis in the face of Israeli actions will be interpreted as promoting double standards in terms of international practice. Palestinian statehood remains the apex of the aspirations of the Palestinian people. Israel and its allies must understand that without resolving the Palestinian question, lasting peace cannot not be achieved in the region or beyond it. The Quartet peace process must be put back on track. Israel must agree to return to the peace process and to the implementation of the Quartet Road Map.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Israel, as a Member of the United Nations, must respect international laws, conventions and United Nations resolutions, which gave birth to Israel itself. Israel must be held responsible for all breaches committed under the norms of international practice and international law. It cannot continue to do whatever it pleases with impunity and in total disregard of the demands of the international community. Israel must cease its practice of extrajudicial killings, excessive use of force and other destructive practices, such as destroying civilian infrastructure, homes and means of economic livelihood. Such measures violate its obligation as an occupying Power to protect the civilian population.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We denounce that blatant act of provocation and the complete disregard shown for the sanctity of the holy mosque. That act will ignite the feelings of Muslims all over the world, and is in fact a step backward in the efforts to achieve peace in the region. Those acts by Israel against religious, cultural and heritage sites in the occupied territories are direct violations of international law. Malaysia demands an immediate stop to the excavation work being carried out by Israel that has had direct impact on the Al-Aqsa mosque. We urge the Security Council to demand that Israel immediately seize those illegal activities. We call upon the international community to intervene immediately in order to stop those illegal actions by Israelis.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Illegal Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory continue to be supported and encouraged by the Israeli Government, in total disregard of international laws and norms and its obligations as the occupying Power. Most recently, Israel came up with yet another belligerent action that smacked of sheer arrogance and insensitivity towards the feelings not only of the people in the region but also of others around the world, in particular those of Muslims. Israel's excavation work around and beneath the holy Al-Aqsa mosque and its wilful destruction of religious, cultural and heritage sites in Al-Quds constitute direct aggression upon the holy Al-Aqsa mosque. Malaysia condemns Israel for its action in that regard.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In the meantime, Israel continues with its belligerent acts against the Palestinians, disregarding international law, conventions and United Nations resolutions and ignoring calls by the international community to stop its atrocities against the Palestinians. Israel continues to use violence against the Palestinian civilian population, destroy civilian infrastructure and strangle the economic livelihood of Palestinians. Israel also continues to build the illegal separation wall on occupied Palestinian territory, despite the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice and international condemnation.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We strongly believe that a solution to that problem would be a major step for the international community in our shared desire for international peace and security. Sadly, while we all share that concern and hope for a peaceful world, we failed miserably for years on end to find durable and lasting peace in the region. The situation in the Middle East continues to remain volatile. The lack of political commitment and will, particularly on the part of the major players, is telling and well manifested through the incapability of the Security Council to come up with relevant resolutions.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629Resumption1 (2007) · source
“It is our earnest hope also that the Security Council, under your able presidency, will take the necessary just decision to protect the Palestinians, including their inalienable rights, and to act accordingly on the Israeli occupying Power. My delegation associates itself with the statements made by the representatives of Azerbaijan on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and Cuba on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. There is no denying that the Palestinian question, including the Palestine-Israel conflict, remains the most important issue in the Middle East. Not only does it remain the single most important reason for and catalyst for conflict, strife and terrorism in that region; it is also becoming the justification for the violence related to international terrorism that we continue to see throughout the world.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Let me first of all extend my delegation's congratulations to you, Sir, on your accession to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. We look forward to an energized Security Council under your presidency as the Council carries out its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. We commend the delegation of the Russian Federation on its presidency for the month of January. My delegation wishes to express its appreciation to you, Sir, for organizing this open debate on an issue which is of the utmost importance. It is our earnest hope that this open debate will be followed up with timely and concrete action by the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, in particular the Palestinian issue.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629Resumption1 (2007) · source
“History has taught us that it is easy to start a war, but ending it is often an arduous and complex task that, in many recent cases, has been inconclusive. It is our earnest hope that the Council will give serious consideration to the views of the Non-Aligned Movement. In the name of humanity, we appeal to the members of the Council not to resort to military action against Iraq. There is no dishonour in responding to the appeals of the international community to prevent the use of force against Iraq.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“We believe that the problem of Iraq can be resolved peacefully through the United Nations. That view is held by the majority of the members of the Security Council, permanent and non-permanent members alike, a fact that best reflects the views of the global community. The Council must strive to find a peaceful solution to the current crisis. We believe that this is possible without resorting to war. The Council should remain aware of the untold misery that war will inflict on the countries and the people in the region. The Middle East, already a flashpoint of conflict - primarily because of Israeli aggression and occupation of Palestinian and Arab lands - cannot afford any more turmoil.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“Blix personally acknowledged that when he said that the destruction of the Al Samoud 2 missiles was regarded as a "substantial measure of disarmament". He also categorically stated that there was no evidence to support the claim that Iraq was hiding biological and chemical weapons in mobile laboratories and underground shelters. In his report Mr. ElBaradei also alluded that the allegation that Iraq had tried to purchase uranium from Niger were based on documents that were inauthentic. The submission of false reports to the United Nations regarding Iraq's alleged nuclear weapons programme is a worrisome and an irresponsible act. It is important that information provided by all Member States to assist weapons inspectors in carrying out their tasks successfully in accordance with resolution 1441 (2002) be credible.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“We believe that the peaceful resolution of the Iraqi crisis will ensure that the Security Council is also in a position to ensure Iraq's sovereignty and the inviolability of its territorial integrity, political independence and security, in compliance with paragraph 14 of Security Council resolution 687 (1991), on the establishment in the Middle East of a zone free from weapons of mass destruction that includes Israel. We would like to extend our utmost appreciation to the tireless efforts exerted by the weapons inspectors, headed by Mr. Hans Blix and Mr. Mohammad ElBaradei. Based on the recent reports they presented to the Council just last week, on 7 March 2003, it is gratifying to note that there has been substantial progress in the work of the weapons inspectors. Mr.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“We believe that would be an important step towards opening up the way to a comprehensive and peaceful resolution of all pending issues between Iraq and the United Nations that takes into account the concerns of all affected parties, including Iraq's neighbours. We wish to emphasize that the current disarmament efforts in Iraq should not be an end in themselves, but that they should also constitute a step towards the lifting of sanctions in accordance with Security Council resolution 687 (1991).”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“It will be a sad day for the world when the credibility and integrity of the Security Council and of the United Nations are challenged, and more so if they are threatened in any way. We welcome the decision by Iraq to actively cooperate with United Nations inspectors in accordance with Security Council resolution 1441 (2002), which will assure the world of a peaceful manner of disarming Iraq of weapons of mass destruction. In that regard, we call on Iraq to continue to actively comply with resolution 1441 (2002) and all other relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as to remain engaged in the process.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“We, the Non-Aligned Movement, are committed to the fundamental principles of the non-use of force and of respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and security of all Member States of the United Nations. We welcome and support all efforts exerted to avert war against Iraq, and call for the persistent continuation of such efforts based on multilateral diplomacy, as opposed to unilateral actions. We also reaffirm the central role of the United Nations and the Security Council in maintaining international peace and security. It would be abusive to obtain the legitimacy of unilateral purpose under the pretext of a multilateral cause.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“As the Council is aware, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement, wrote on 3 March 2003 to all the heads of State and Government sitting on the Security Council to convey the position and concerns of the Non-Aligned Movement on the matter of Iraq. I wish to reiterate that position and those concerns at today's open debate. The Non-Aligned Movement is gravely concerned over the precarious and rapidly deteriorating situation arising from the looming threat of war. We believe that war against Iraq will be a destabilizing factor for the region and for the whole world, as it will have far-reaching political, economic and humanitarian consequences for all.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“It was also clear that the well-being of the world would be better served by a strong multilateral system revolving around a United Nations that is more representative and democratic, rather than by a unilateral system based on the dominance of one Power, however benign that Power may be. We need to strengthen and promote the multilateral process in the preservation and promotion of world peace through dialogue and diplomacy and by avoiding resorting to war to resolve conflicts. Apart from the adoption of the Kuala Lumpur declaration, which reaffirmed the Movement's commitment to the pursuit of a peaceful and prosperous world order based on the principles of the Bandung Conference and the Charter of the United Nations, the summit at Kuala Lumpur also adopted two statements, namely, concerning Iraq and Palestine.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“We, the 116 member States of the Non-Aligned Movement, which represent two-thirds of humanity, have called for this open debate at this crucial and challenging moment so that the views of the larger membership of the United Nations on this important issue can be heard in the Security Council. At the outset, we are also pleased to inform the Council that the XIII Conference of Heads of State or Government of the Non-Aligned Movement, which was held from 24 to 25 February 2003 at Kuala Lumpur, was a major success. The Conference served as an extremely useful venue to exchange views covering many subjects of importance to the Movement, which embodies the hopes and aspirations for economic prosperity in a world that is peaceful, secure and just.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“First of all, allow me, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We also wish to pay tribute to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Germany, for his excellent stewardship of the Council last month. We would also like to express our appreciation to the members of the Security Council for having convened this open debate. Most of all, we wish to commend the Security Council for its commitment to multilateral diplomacy and for continuing the role of the Council as the ideal forum to explore all options in addressing the situation between Iraq and Kuwait.”
2003-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717 (2003) · source
“We trust that the Council, on behalf of the international community, will do what is right to maintain peace in accordance with the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and international law.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Its success far outweighs anything that military action could bring to bear on the situation. In conclusion, my delegation wishes to reiterate that the Security Council, in dealing with the Iraqi crisis and other issues of peace and security, has a vital responsibility to ensure that the international system, based on the corpus of international law and norms, will be preserved and strengthened. It is our fervent hope that members of the Council will take a decision that will serve the larger interests of the international community and not just their narrow national interests. As custodians of the Charter, we are reminded that the United Nations was founded with the explicit determination "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war".”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“An attack against Iraq without any credible evidence provided to the international community of the imminent threat it poses is, therefore, illegal and unjustified. The credibility of this Council as custodian in the maintenance of international peace and security will be at stake if it decides to take the path of destructive war instead of that of constructive diplomacy. The massive antiwar rallies held over the last few days around the world are clear testimony that the international community does not wish to see or support military action against Iraq. Many believe that there is still an alternative to war, and the use of force could only be a last resort. For the sake of humanity and the lives of innocent Iraqis, war must be avoided. Diplomacy must be given every chance to work.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Thousands of innocent people and civilians would be killed, and more would be displaced. The price that the Iraqi people would have to pay is unacceptable, especially when clear alternatives to war exist. Lastly, there is no precedent in international law for the use of force as a preventive measure when there has been no actual or imminent attack by the offending State. Unlike the situation in 1991, there has been no indication by Iraq that it intends to attack another country and no evidence of military preparations for such attack. As may be recalled, the Security Council has never authorized the use of force on the basis of a potential threat of violence. All past authorizations have been in response to actual invasions.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Secondly, resorting to the use of force is most likely to undermine international peace and security, rather than to maintain or restore it. It would undoubtedly give rise to the potential for an increasing cycle of violence and further aggravate worldwide terrorism, resulting in a more volatile world order. Therefore, it must be avoided at all costs, as it is unjustified and counter-productive. Thirdly, a war on Iraq would have catastrophic consequences for its population. Bringing the war to Baghdad would inflict more suffering on the Iraqi people, which has already been suffering enormously since the imposition of economic sanctions in 1991. It would have devastating effects on the country's 13 million children, many of whom are already malnourished.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Malaysia, like many peace-loving nations, strongly opposes the use of force against Iraq, for the following reasons. First, we are convinced that the Iraqi crisis can be solved through peaceful means. My delegation continues firmly to believe that inspections can work and that all avenues should be explored to find a peaceful solution within the framework of the United Nations. The Security Council must continue to encourage diplomacy to resolve the problem through effective inspections and weapons destruction, as envisaged in resolution 1441 (2002), and not to legitimize war against Iraq to effect regime change. It is our earnest hope that Council members will preserve the integrity of the Council's decision-making process and do their utmost to resolve the problem without recourse to military action.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It is time to bring to a close a sad chapter in the history of the region and forge a new relationship among the regional States based on reconciliation, trust and confidence with one another and a shared common heritage. This, however, could only come about with Iraq's full cooperation in other areas, under the relevant Security Council resolutions, including an immediate accounting for and return of Kuwaiti prisoners of war and missing third-country nationals, as well as the national archives of that country. Only these actions on the part of Iraq would ensure the return of normalcy in relations between Iraq and Kuwait. Therefore, we would urge Iraq not to miss this window of opportunity and to do what is right, in the interest of peace and tranquillity for its people, the region and the world.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“At the same time, the disarmament efforts must be a part of a clear sanctions-lifting plan, so that the debilitating humanitarian crisis in Iraq can be brought to an immediate end. The success of the current exercise requires the fullest cooperation by the Government of Iraq in every respect. My delegation welcomes the recent decision by the Government of Iraq to issue a presidential decree containing prohibitions with regard to the importation and production of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons. We also welcome Iraq's recent acceptance of reconnaissance flights by United States U-2, French Mirage and Russian Antonov aircraft to facilitate the work of the inspectors. Iraq must continue to cooperate with the inspectors and refrain from giving any pretext to warmongers.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In essence, both recognized that inspections have yielded positive results and emphasized the need for inspectors to continue their work. My delegation favours the continuation of inspections as advocated by most members of the Council and by other speakers in this debate. We fully support the proposal made by France with regard to the need to increase the human and technical capacities of the inspection teams in accordance with resolution 1441 (2002). We also support the intention to request another meeting of the Security Council at the ministerial level, on 14 March, to appraise the situation and the progress made with regard to the implementation of resolution 1441 (2002).”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We are here today to voice our concerns regarding the possibility that the Security Council is now being asked to consider proposals that open up the prospect of war against a sovereign State Member of the Organization. My delegation fully associates itself with the statement made yesterday by South Africa outlining the position of the Non-Aligned Movement. My delegation also wishes to express its appreciation to the head of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC), Mr. Hans Blix, and the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mr. Mohamed ElBaradei, for their utmost professionalism in the implementation of resolution 1441 (2002). We welcome their comprehensive reports to the Security Council on 27 January and 14 February this year.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“May I join others in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We also wish to pay tribute to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of France, for his excellent stewardship of the Council last month. My delegation also wishes to thank you, Mr. President, and the other members of the Council for convening this open meeting on the situation between Iraq and Kuwait, again in response to the request of the Permanent Representative of South Africa in his capacity as Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement. The decision of the Council to convene this open debate to enable the larger membership of the Organization to express its views - particularly on an issue as important as this - is commendable.”
2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The importance of regional involvement is premised on the following considerations: knowledge of the country, shared cultural values, customs and language and an abiding interest in ensuring regional stability. The success of UNTAET can be attributed, inter alia, to those factors. UNTAET has been able to lay down the basic structures for an independent nation. UNMISET, the successor mission of UNTAET, will have to consolidate that effort by May 2004 and leave behind strong and viable structures for a new nation. We are confident of its ability to do so.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The decision by the Government of Indonesia to extend the deadline for assisted repatriation until the end of August will allow East Timorese to decide whether to return to East Timor after its independence or to be resettled in Indonesia. The continuing cordial and constructive contacts between the leaders of East Timor and those of its immediate and important neighbour, Indonesia, augur well for the regional integration process. The invaluable experience gained by UNTAET in East Timor should be properly documented, and valuable lessons should be drawn from it as a model of a successful peacekeeping mission. In our view, one of the most important lessons to be drawn relates to the need for the active involvement of the countries in the region, as was the case with UNTAET.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The United Nations should avoid a situation where these expert personnel would face limitations in imparting their knowledge directly to local civil servants. It is important to ensure that policies and programmes are formulated on the basis of the objective situation on the ground. The process of nation-building and reconciliation is a highly complex and sensitive matter. The return of refugees is one of the important elements of that process. In that regard, my delegation is pleased to note that in March 2002 there was an upsurge in refugee returns: in that single month it was recorded that 3,680 people returned. The effort by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to continue to facilitate "go-and-see" visits and border reconciliation meetings will contribute to increasing refugee returns.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The successor mission will have to explore ways to identify qualified candidates to fill those critical posts. The approach of training and mentoring potential candidates is a step in the right direction, and should complement the identification of qualified East Timorese. My delegation also notes that 71 candidates have been recommended for recruitment to fill the critical 100 core functions as highlighted in previous reports. Those are critical areas where the East Timorese are lacking in expertise. My delegation hopes that the candidates will be able to function well with their Timorese counterparts. Their experience and skills will be essential to help guide their Timorese colleagues.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The two-year period provided by the continued presence of the United Nations will enable the institutions that are being built in East Timor- especially the civil service - sufficient time to be further consolidated and strengthened. This intervening period is essential for the East Timorese people to acquire the necessary skills and experience, especially in the core functions in which local expertise is lacking, so as to ensure a functioning and effective governmental machinery in the post-United-Nations period. My delegation notes with concern the observation made by the Secretary-General that the development of a professional and effective public administration will remain a major challenge in the coming years. The fact that less than 50 per cent of management positions have been filled thus far is a major concern.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Malaysia believes that this proposal will be acceptable to the Council, as the concept was already endorsed by members of the Council as reflected in its presidential statement issued following that meeting (S/PRST/2001/32). We believe that the objectives of UNMISET cannot be attained without the continued and sustained support of the rest of the international community. Malaysia is confident that the friends of East Timor will lend the necessary support to the United Nations in the early years after independence. As a regional neighbour, Malaysia will play its part in assisting the people of East Timor in their efforts to build a progressive nation, within its ability to do so.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Malaysia would like to reiterate its support for the proposal of the Secretary-General for a continued United Nations presence for two years after East Timor's independence. The continued presence of the United Nations beyond the completion of the political transition is important to ensure the smooth implementation of the arduous process of nation- building. The envisaged integrated successor mission to UNTAET, the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), will enable the United Nations to complete the mandate set out in Security Council resolution 1272 (1999). The proposed mandate of UNMISET is pragmatic and achievable, and is in line with the concept of the successor mission that the Secretary-General outlined to the Council at its 4403rd meeting, in October last year.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In a short span of time, UNTAET has managed to lay down the necessary fundamental structures for an independent nation. In that regard, we commend the men and women of UNTAET for their efforts. We also wish to join others in expressing our appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, for his remarkable contribution. The successful presidential elections, the adoption of the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of East Timor and the handing over of most executive and operational functions to the East Timorese further consolidate the East Timor independence process. The process will culminate in high-level ceremonies and celebrations to mark independence on 20 May 2002. Malaysia looks forward to welcoming East Timor to the United Nations.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My delegation commends you, Mr. President, for convening this important open meeting on the situation in East Timor. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report contained in documents S/2002/432 and S/2002/432/Add.l, and Mr. Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his comprehensive briefing to the Council last week. My delegation also wishes to thank Mr. Xanana Gusmao for sharing developments in East Timor with us. My delegation congratulates him on his recent election to become the first President of an independent East Timor. We were also pleased to listen to the briefing made to the Council last week by the Chief Minister of East Timor, Mr. Mari Alkatiri. The work of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) is nearing its completion.”
2002-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In view of the serious present and potential dangers to the civilian population of the current escalation of violence, we urge the Council to take immediate action to dispatch an international peacekeeping force to the occupied territories. My delegation fears that the worst is yet to come for the Palestinians. We strongly urge the Council to do all it can to protect the Palestinian civilian population and to end the hostilities in the region. It is also my delegation's earnest hope that the "quartet" and the United Nations will continue to undertake further initiatives and will play a prominent role in striving to bring lasting peace to the Middle East.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“It reflects Israel's insincerity about wanting a peaceful solution to this problem. Malaysia continues to hold the belief that what is urgently needed to stop the violence is for the Council to urgently authorize the dispatch of a United Nations or international peacekeeping force to the occupied territories. In that regard, my delegation welcomes the Secretary-General's call for the creation of a third- party mechanism in the form of a multinational peacekeeping force as the only means to end the bloodshed. The peacekeeping force would be able to stabilize the situation on the ground and pave the way for the resumption of negotiations. We fully agree that the force would have to be strong enough to render ineffective any challenge to its authority.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“In fact, as the peace mission ended, Israel swept into two more Palestinian villages. Clearly, the mission did not achieve the ceasefire and the implementation of resolution 1402 (2002) for which the international community had hoped. Secretary Powell himself noted that Mr. Sharon still planned to raid Palestinian territories if he deemed it necessary. There has not been the slightest show of a cessation of hostilities by Israel. With the failure of Secretary Powell's mission, Israel will continue to have a free hand to do as it pleases. With regard to the international peace conference proposed by Mr. Sharon, my delegation finds it inconceivable that such a conference should exclude the participation of Mr. Arafat, a principal actor in the peace process and the legitimate leader of the Palestinian people. That proposal is a non-starter.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“Great damage has been done to the Palestinian Authority and its institutions, weakening its capacity to provide basic services to the population. These deplorable conditions caused by Israel are pulling the parties further apart and away from the negotiating table. They present major obstacles to peace, to which Israel claims to aspire. In our last statement before the Council on this issue, my delegation welcomed the peace mission of United States Secretary of State Colin Powell, hoping that his efforts would result in a ceasefire and would lead the parties to resume negotiations on a lasting solution to the problem. On the contrary, with absolute disregard for the efforts of its closest ally, Israel continues to pursue its military operations in the Palestinian territories.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“We hope that Israel will come to its senses and heed the call to cooperate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the International Committee of the Red Cross. There has been no improvement in the situation in Palestine. While Israeli forces might have withdrawn from some areas of the occupied territories, the curfews enforced by sniper fire remain in effect, preventing Palestinians from leaving their homes to get food or medical help. Palestinians are being rounded up for questioning. The civilian casualties and the destruction continue unabated. Mr. Arafat remains under siege in the Palestinian Authority's headquarters in Ramallah and is seriously restricted in his ability to lead his people and contain the violence.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“As we speak, the Palestinian population remains at risk and continues to suffer human rights violations at the hands of Israel. For the Palestinians, the Israeli actions have led to a near-paralysis of life in all its aspects. Mr. Kofi Annan has stated that Israeli forces have widely flouted international humanitarian principles and human rights standards. Mr. Roed-Larsen, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, has emphasized that there exists a humanitarian imperative on the ground requiring every possible action to save lives, and he has demanded that Israel fulfil its obligations under international law in that regard.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“Helicopter gunships fired at the camp and bulldozers knocked down houses, some of them with their occupants still inside. Not even United Nations facilities were spared. In this regard, we welcome the decision to send a fact-finding mission to the occupied territories, to be led by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, to investigate and report on human rights violations by the Israeli forces. We hope that the mission will be undertaken without delay. Israel's procrastination in allowing the fact-finding mission to proceed immediately speaks for itself. One can surmise that Israel is concealing the true gravity of the appalling consequences of its actions. My delegation strongly believes that immediate measures must be taken to address the appalling humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“My delegation wishes first of all to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting to continue consideration of the extremely grave situation in Palestine. My delegation is deeply dismayed at Israel's absolute disregard of repeated calls by the international community to immediately withdraw from Palestinian territories. Israel's belligerence towards the Council's resolutions, particularly resolution 1402 (2002) and 1403 (2002), is evidence of its determination to obliterate the Palestinian people. The recent events in Jenin, which have had appalling consequences for the lives and property of the Palestinian population, demonstrate Israel's disrespect for international law and international humanitarian law. The assault on the refugee camp resulted in an estimated death toll of 100 to 200 Palestinians.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“The ministers agreed that, at the national level, OIC member States will continue to pursue policies and strategies aimed at enhancing the well-being and prosperity of our peoples, as well as at addressing and resolving domestic factors that contribute to terrorism.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512Resumption1 (2002) · source
“That includes implementing relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 1373 (2001), as well expediting Member States' accession to or ratification of international conventions and protocols relating to terrorism. The ministers reaffirmed that the OIC will undertake efforts towards convening an international conference under the auspices of the United Nations to formulate a joint organized international-community response to terrorism. It will also make every effort at the international level to promote a collective security regime responding to the security and development needs of all countries and to promote a conducive political, socio-economic environment that will stifle support for terrorist activities and eliminate the causes of terrorist acts.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512Resumption1 (2002) · source