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MIPT: RWANDA
1, Text of Council President's Speaking Note is as follows:
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- The members of the Council have had a thorough discussion
todsy about the situation in Rwanda end its implications for
UNAMIR.
— They took carefully into consideration information provided
by the Secretariat, as forwarded by the Secretary-General's.
Special Representative and the UNAMIR Force Commander, as well
as that provided by the Foreign Minister of Belgium.
— Council members took note of and fully understood Belgium's
decision to withdraw îts troops in UNAMIR at the same time that
it is repatriating the troops that have been providing security
for the evacuation of foreign nationals.
- They also took into consideration the willingness of other
major troop contributing countries to maintain their troops
with UNAMIR as Long as there îs a useful role for them to
perform.
— In the members" view, the immediate priority in Rwanda is the
establishment of a ceasefire between the Government forces and
the RPF. The Secretary-General's Special Representative and
the Force Commander have been in contact with both parties to
try to secure this objective. °
- Council members urge the Special Representative to make every
effort to facititate a ceasefire. In this regard, the Council
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members welcomed the willingness of the Organisation of African
Unity to promote a ceasefire în Rwanda.
- Council members demand that the parties agree to an immediate
ceasefire and return to the negotiating table.
- The members reaffirmed that the Arusha Peace Agreement
remains the only viable framework for the resolution of the
Rwanda conflict and serves as the basis for peace, national
unity and reconciliation in the country.
- Council members commend the efforts made by the leaders of
the sub-region at finding a solution to the crisis in Rwanda
and urge the leaders of the region to persevere and intensify
theîir efforts for peace, in cooperation with the United Nations
and the OAU.
— But, the situation is grave and Council members are
determined not to allow the security of UNAMIR personnel to be
placed at serious risk.
— Council members intend to keep under constant review the
force levels and activities of UNAMIR and to take decisions in
this regard at the sppropriate time.
Ends.
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