UN General Assembly
1992

the negotiating table and try to put an end to the terrible tragedy of the Somali people. Liberia symbolizes the freedom of the black man. For the past two years it has been bogged down in a war that has taken a heavy toll in human lives and economic infrastructure. We appeal to the sense of responsibility of the primary leaders of that country and urge them to heed the voice of reason. Civil war in the last decade of the twentieth century is a major challenge to the constantly expressed desire for peace and security. In the recent past Chad has experienced internal crises, so we are hardly in a position to preach to anyone. But we still believe that a sincere commitment to disarmament or rigorous control of the transfer of conventional weapons, which are flooding zones of tension or open conflict, is an absolute necessity. My delegation welcomes the opening of the Register on Conventional Arms established by the Secretary-General. However, we have no illusions as long as