Statement / by the President of the Security Council
2004
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SymbolS/PRST/2004/4
TitleStatement / by the President of the Security Council
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Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 4917th meeting, 26 Feb. 2004, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The question concerning Haiti"]
AccessEnglish: S_PRST_2004_4-EN - PDF ; Español: S_PRST_2004_4-ES - PDF ; Français: S_PRST_2004_4-FR - PDF ; Other: S_PRST_2004_4-DE - PDF ; Русский: S_PRST_2004_4-RU - PDF ; العربية: S_PRST_2004_4-AR - PDF ; 中文: S_PRST_2004_4-ZH - PDF ;
Summary
Expresses deep concern in regard to the deterioration of the political, security and humanitarian environment in Haiti; supports the CARICOM and OAS as they continue to work towards a peaceful and constitutional solution to the current impasse; calls upon the parties to act responsibly by choosing negotiation instead of confrontation; acknowledges the call for international involvement in Haiti; the Council will consider urgently options for international engagement, including that of an international force in support of a political settlement in accordance with the UN Charter; calls upon all sides in Haiti's conflict to facilitate the distribution of food and medicine and ensure the protection of civilians; calls upon the Government and all other parties to respect human rights and to cease the use of violence to advance political goals; supports the Secretary-General's decision to name a Special Advisor for Haiti.
Action note2004-02-26
Meeting record
S/PV.4917
Agenda information
S/59 [138] HAITI--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
Date[New York] : UN, 26 Feb. 2004
Description
2 p.