A crisis is unfolding in Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. What was hoped would be a limited crisis has continued to escalate to frightening proportions. Persecutions, loss of life, destruction of infrastructure and property, as well as environmental damage with possible effect well beyond the…
It is indeed dismaying and shocking that just when diplomatic efforts are being consolidated towards a much needed political solution, military action continues to be intensified in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which is resulting in the loss of life and destruction of infrastructure.
We woul…
The current crisis in the Serbian province of Kosovo in particular and in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in general is a source of great concern to us. The degree of brutality perpetrated on the civilian population, the massacre of women, children and the elderly, the displacement of people from…
The unprovoked invasion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity by Uganda and Rwanda constitute an act of interference in the internal affairs of the Congo. Regrettably, this invasion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has plunged t…
The Security Council convened at the level of Foreign Ministers on 25 September 1997 to address concerted international efforts to promote peace and stability in Africa. On 16 April 1998, the Secretary-General, at the request of the Security Council, submitted his report on the causes of conflict an…
I wish to join you, Sir, and those who spoke earlier in expressing our profound sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of Bahrain on the untimely passing of His Highness the Amir of Bahrain.
My delegation is deeply concerned about the precarious situation in Sierra Leon…
Protection of civilians in armed conflict is topical and thus my delegation expresses its gratitude to you, Mr. President, for having arranged this briefing in this format. The introductory remarks by
Today civilians, especially women, children and the elderly, are deliberately targeted by combatan…
We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important meeting today. My delegation would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Vieira de Mello for providing us with an overview of the current situation surrounding the provision of humanitarian assistance. Indeed, it confirmed our …
Today we are gathered here to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Being on the threshold of a new millennium, it is therefore appropriate for us to reflect on and take stock of how far we have gone with our collective responsibility, as we the peoples sho…
My delegation is once again pleased to be able to participate in the debate on this item. Namibia strongly believes that the zone is an indispensable instrument for cooperation among South Atlantic countries and has actively participated in its work.
The importance of the objectives in the creation…
Allow me to express the appreciation of my delegation to the Bureau of the Open- ended Working Group on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council and Other Matters Related to the Security Council for the outstanding way in which they conducted…
I have the honour to address the Assembly on the very important issue of cooperation between the United Nations and the Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The struggle of the Namibian people was firmly based on the demand for democracy, freedom and our inalienable right to self-determination. Since …
The Government of Namibia will once again associate itself with the call of the General Assembly on States to refrain from the promulgation and application of laws and regulations with extraterritorial effects on the sovereignty of other States, the legitimate interests of entities or persons under …
We associate ourselves with the message of condolences extended by the Chairman of the African Group on the untimely death of Maître Alioune Blondin Beye.
In 1990, world leaders assembled at the United Nations and made a joint commitment to give every child a secure and happy childhood, including c…
It is most gratifying to see you, Sir, presiding over this important meeting of the Council. Allow me to express also my delegation’s thanks and appreciation to you and to the other members of the Council for convening this important meeting. We look forward to what we trust will be a fruitful outco…
The conflict in Angola is a complex one, and it requires diligence and tact, among other things. In this context, my delegation hails the commitment of Mr. Alioune Blondin Beye in representing the Secretary-General in this delicate task.
Peace and stability can come to Angola only if and when the t…
Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has spearheaded humanity’s common yearning for a peaceful, just and prosperous world — a world freed at last from war, greed and other abominable human and social impulses.
The brilliant and forward-looking authors of the Charter of the United Nations…
I congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-second session. We have no doubt that your diplomatic tact will steer the deliberations of this important session to a fruitful conclusion. My delegation will lend you its full cooperation as you embark on th…
The request to hold this urgent session of the General Assembly on the situation in the Middle East affirms, among other things, the serious concern of the international community about that situation.
The Namibian people, having travelled the road of occupation, cannot but associate themselves wit…
Let me take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. Given your experience and diplomatic skill, we have no doubt that the Council will be provided with sure leadership. At the same time, we wish to extend our …
