1. Her er siste resolusjon i sikkerhetsrådet:
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2002/SC7369.doc.htm
...Council also welcomed the initiative of the Secretary-General to develop
accurate information regarding recent events in Jenin through a
fact-finding team.
...
Ikke særlig sterkt, nei.
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Security Council SC/7369
4516th Meeting (Night) 19 April 2002
SECURITY COUNCIL STRESSES URGENT NEED FOR HUMANITARIAN ACCESS TO PALESTINIANS,
WELCOMES FACT-FINDING TEAM TO INVESTIGATE EVENTS AT JENIN REFUGEE CAMP
Resolution 1405 (2002) Adopted Unanimously
Concerned by the dire humanitarian situation of the Palestinian civilian
population and calling for further lifting of restrictions imposed, in
particular in the Jenin refugee camp, on the operations of humanitarian
organizations, the Security Council this evening emphasized the urgency of
access of medical and humanitarian organizations to the Palestinian
civilian population.
Unanimously adopting resolution 1405 (2002), the Council also welcomed the
initiative of the Secretary-General to develop accurate information
regarding recent events in Jenin through a fact-finding team.
Tonight's meeting followed yesterday afternoon's and this morning's
debate, during which the 15 members of the Council and 29 non-members,
expressed their concern with the deteriorating situation in the Middle East
and stressed the necessity of immediately implementing resolutions 1402
(2002) and 1403 (2002). Those texts call for: both parties to move
immediately towards a meaningful ceasefire; the withdrawal of Israeli
troops from Palestinian cities; and full cooperation with United States
Special Envoy General Anthony Zinni and others, to implement the Tenet plan
as a first step towards implementation of the Mitchell Committee
recommendations.
Tonight's meeting began at 8:48 p.m. and adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Resolution:
“The Security Council,
“Reaffirming its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967, 338
(1973) of 22 October 1973, 1397 (2002) of 12 March 2002, 1402 (2002) of 30
March 2002, 1403 (2002) of 4 April 2002, and the Statement of its President
of 10 April 2002 (S/PRST/2002/09),
“Concerned by the dire humanitarian situation of the Palestinian
civilian population, in particular reports from the Jenin refugee camp of
an unknown number of deaths and destruction,
“Calling for the lifting of restrictions imposed, in particular in Jenin,
on the operations of humanitarian organizations, including the
International Committee of the Red Cross and United Nations Relief and
Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East,
Security Council - 2 - Press Release SC/7369
4516th Meeting (Night) 19 April 2002
“Stressing the need for all concerned to ensure the safety of
civilians, and to respect the universally accepted norms of international
humanitarian law,
“1. Emphasizes the urgency of access of medical and humanitarian
organizations to the Palestinian civilian population;
“2. Welcomes the initiative of the Secretary-General to develop accurate
information regarding recent events in the Jenin refugee camp through a
fact-finding team and requests him to keep the Security Council informed;
“3. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
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2. Her noe fra UN Sikkerhetsrådsmøte 19. april 2002:
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2002/SC7368.doc.htm
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OLE PETER KOLBY (Norway) said he regretted that Secretary Powell’s mission
to the Middle East had not achieved all its goals, but he welcomed the
continued United States commitment to finding a way to peace. Israel had
the right to protect its citizens. The terrorist attacks against Israeli
citizens must be condemned and they must stop. Yet, Israel carried a big
responsibility also for the well-being of innocent civilians living in the
occupied territories. He was deeply shocked by the damage inflicted by the
Israeli military attacks, in particular in Jenin.
He was extremely concerned with the humanitarian consequences of the
destruction inflicted upon Palestinian towns, villages, and in particular
the refugee camp in Jenin. It was in the interest of both Israelis and
Palestinians to find out exactly what happened in Jenin. It was now
important to provide urgent assistance to the wounded, the homeless and the
hungry. Israel must immediately allow unhindered access for all
humanitarian organizations and emergency supplies. Norway, as chair of the
Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for assistance to the Palestinian people, was
hosting a meeting in Oslo on 24 and 25 April. Norway supported the idea
of establishing an observer mechanism. The ideas of the Secretary-General
regarding a third-party mechanism was an important contribution to the
discussion, but such a mechanism was dependent on the consent of both parties.
He called on Israel and the Palestinians to act with responsibility
and to move towards a political resolution of the conflict. He called on
Israel to immediately halt all its military operations and withdraw its
forces from reoccupied Palestinian towns and villages. President Arafat
and the Palestinian Authority must do its utmost to stop all terrorism.
President Arafat must be allowed to resume his duties as head of the
Palestinian Authority. Peace negotiations must be resumed with the aim of
realizing the international consensus on the vision of two States, Israel
and Palestine, living side by side within internationally recognized borders.
JOHN NEGROPONTE (United States), reporting on Secretary of State
Powell's findings during his mission, said he had secured an Israeli
commitment to wind down its military operations. Israel's forces had
withdrawn from Jenin and would be pulling out of Nablus soon. The
Secretary had also obtained a clear statement from the Palestinian
leadership condemning recent terrorist attacks, notably, the horrific
suicide bombings in Netanya and Jerusalem.
He said that yesterday Mr. Powell had found broad support among
Israelis and Palestinians, Arab States and the Quartet for a comprehensive
strategy, as a way forward, comprising three key elements: security and
freedom from terror and violence for both Israelis and Palestinians;
serious and accelerated negotiations to revive hope and lead to a political
settlement; and economic and humanitarian assistance to address the
increasingly desperate conditions faced by the Palestinian people.
Progress achieved must be measured against the commitment to
sustained engagement with the parties and determination to make significant
progress towards peace, he emphasized. Full implementation of resolution
1402 (2002), and a just and lasting solution based on resolutions 242
(1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002) remained the goal. Given the
complexities ahead, the Council must remain focused on the region.
He said the United States had pressed Israel to allow full and
unimpeded access to the Jenin camp for humanitarian organizations and
services. The Israelis should allow immediate, unrestricted entry of
international humanitarian and aid workers, as well as search and rescue
teams. Further Security Council action was not the best way to alleviate
the priority humanitarian objective of alleviating the situation in Jenin.
The Council could make more of an impact by working with the parties on the
ground.
The Security Council was most effective and its resolutions most
meaningful when its actions were focused on areas of convergence and
agreement, he said. When Council members spoke with one voice and
demonstrated cohesion, their words had real strength. When they focused
too narrowly on areas of difference and condemnation of one side or
another, they risked inflaming the conflict at hand, which could only be
counterproductive to the aim of bringing lasting peace to that beleaguered
region of the world.
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Hørt de siste ordene her før? Av hvem? Av Jan Petersen? Og når snakker FN
med én stemme?
Knut Rognes
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