“L’Italia e la lotta alla povertà nel mondo” è il secondo rapporto di ActionAid sulla cooperazione allo sviluppo italiana che valuta i progressi dell’Italia nel mantenere gli impegni presi dal 2000 nella lotta alla povertà nel mondo. ... Continua

ANTI-PERSONNEL MINES Public Hearing Committee on Development and Cooperation Committe on Foreign Affairs, Security and Defense Policy European Parliament, Brussels 21-22 March 1995 Statement by Ms Emma Bonino, member of the European Commission, responsible for Humanitarian Affairs Mr Chairman, You and the Parliament’s rapporteurs, Mr Cunningham and Mr Bertens, have eloquently described the carnage that anti-personnel mines inflict everyday on innocent sufferers throughout the conflict zones of the world. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 915 (1994) 3373rd Meeting 4 May 1994 SC/5838 “The Security Council, “Recalling its resolution 910 (1994) of 14 April 1994, “Welcoming the signing on 4 April 1994 at Surt (Libya), by the representatives of the Republic of Chad on the one hand and of the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya on the other hand, of the agreement relating to the implementation of the Judgment of the International Court of Justice of 3 February 1994, “Taking note of the letter dated 6 April 1994 from the Permanent Representative of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/1994/402) and the letter dated 13 April 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Chad to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/1994/424), and the annexes thereto, “Noting that the agreement signed at Surt (Libya) provides that United Nations observers shall be present during all the Libyan withdrawal operations and shall establish that the withdrawal is actually effected, “Determined to assist the parties in implementing the Judgment of the International Court of Justice concerning their territorial dispute and thereby to help promote peaceful relations between them, in keeping with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations “Having examined the report of the Secretary-General dated 27 April 1994 (1994/512), A “1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 891 (1993) S/RES/891 (1993) 20 December 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3324th meeting, on 20 December 1993 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolutions 812 (1993) of 12 March 1993 and 846 (1993) of 22 June 1993, Recalling its resolution 872 (1993) of 5 October 1993 establishing the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), Having examined the Secretary-General’s report (S/26878) dated 15 December 1993, Welcoming the substantial results obtained by the deployment of the United Nations Observer Mission Uganda-Rwanda (UNOMUR), Endorsing the Secretary-General’s view, shared by the Governments of Uganda and Rwanda, that UNOMUR has been a factor of stability in the area and that it is playing a useful role as a confidence-building mechanism, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 868 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R868 S/RES/868 (1993) 29 September 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3283rd meeting, on 29 September 1993 The Security Council, Recalling the statement made by the President of the Council, on behalf of the Council, on 31 March 1993 (S/25493) in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled ‘An agenda for peace: preventive diplomacy, peacemaking and peace-keeping’, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 27 August 1993 on the security of United Nations operations (S/26358, Recalling the provisions of the Charter concerning privileges and immunities, and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, as applicable to United Nations operations and persons engaged in such operations, Expressing grave concern at the increasing number of attacks and use of force against persons engaged in United Nations operations and resolutely condemning all such actions, Welcoming the initiatives being taken in the General Assembly to consider the elaboration of new instruments relating to the security and safety of United Nations forces and personnel, and noting the Secretary-General’s proposals in this regard, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 841 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R841 S/RES/841 (1993) 16 June 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3238th meeting, on 16 June 1993 The Security Council, Having received a letter from the Permanent Representative of Haiti to the President of the Council dated 7 June 1993 (S/25958) requesting that the Council make universal and mandatory the trade embargo on Haiti recommended by the Organization of American States, Having also heard the report of the Secretary-General on 10 June 1993 regarding the crisis in Haiti, Noting resolutions MRE/RES.1/91, MRE/RES.2/91, MRE/RES.3/92, MRE/RES.4/92, adopted by the Foreign Ministers of the Organization of American States, and resolution CP/RES.594 (923/92) and declarations CP/Dec.8 (927/93), CP/Dec.9 (931/93) and CP/Dec.10 (934/93) adopted by the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States, Noting in particular resolution MRE/RES.5/93 adopted by the Foreign Ministers of the Organization of American States in Managua, Nicaragua, on 6 June 1993, Recalling General Assembly resolutions 46/7 of 11 October 1991, 46/138 of 17 December 1991, 47/20 A of 24 November 1992 and 47/143 of 18 December 1992 and 47/20 B of 23 April 1993, Strongly supportive of the continuing leadership by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States and of the efforts of the international community to reach a political solution to the crisis in Haiti, Commending the efforts undertaken by the Special Envoy for Haiti of the United Nations and Organization of American States Secretaries-General, Mr. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 837 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R837 S/RES/837 (1993) 6 June 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3229th meeting, on 6 June 1993 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolutions 733 (1992) of 23 January 1992, 746 (1992) of 17 March 1992, 751 (1992) of 24 April 1992, 767 (1992) of 27 July 1992, 775 (1992) of 28 August 1992, 794 (1992) of 3 December 1992 and 814 (1993) of 26 March 1993, Bearing in mind General Assembly resolution 47/167 of 18 December 1992, Gravely alarmed at the premeditated armed attacks launched by forces apparently belonging to the United Somali Congress (USC/SNA) against the personnel of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) on 5 June 1993, Strongly condemning such actions, which directly undermine international efforts aimed at the restoration of peace and normalcy in Somalia, Expressing outrage at the loss of life as a result of these criminal attacks, Reaffirming its commitment to assist the people of Somalia in re-establishing conditions of normal life, Stressing that the international community is involved in Somalia in order to help the people of Somalia who have suffered untold miseries due to years of civil strife in that country, Acknowledging the fundamental importance of completing the comprehensive and effective programme for disarming all Somali parties, including movements and factions, Convinced that the restoration of law and order throughout Somalia would contribute to humanitarian relief operations, reconciliation and political settlement, as well as to the rehabilitation of Somalia’s political institutions and economy, Condemning strongly the use of radio broadcasts, in particular by the USC/SNA, to incite attacks against United Nations personnel, Recalling the statement made by its President on 31 March 1993 (S/25493) concerning the safety of United Nations forces and personnel deployed in conditions of strife and committed to consider promptly measures appropriate to the particular circumstances to ensure that persons responsible for attacks and other acts of violence against United Nations forces and personnel are held to account for their actions, Taking note of the information provided to the Council by the Secretary-General on 6 June 1993, Determining that the situation in Somalia continues to threaten peace and security in the region, Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 835 (1993) RESOLUTION S93R835 S/RES/835 (1993) 2 June 1993 Adopted by the Security Council at its 3227th meeting, on 2 June 1993 The Security Council, Reaffirming its resolutions 668 (1990) of 20 September 1990, 745 (1992) of 28 February 1992, 810 (1993) of 8 March 1993, 826 (1993) of 20 May 1993 and other relevant resolutions, Expressing its appreciation to the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) and especially to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Yasushi Akashi, for their courage, dedication and perseverance in providing the necessary support for the electoral process despite hardships and difficulties, Paying tribute to the leadership and continuing role of His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Sihanouk, President of the Supreme National Council, Noting with satisfaction the overwhelming number of Cambodians who demonstrated their patriotism and sense of responsibility in exercising their right to vote, Endorsing the declaration of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative to the Supreme National Council of 29 May 1993 that the conduct of the election had been free and fair (S/25879), 1. ... Continua