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Acharya

lines on the record: 202
first: 1992-07-15
most recent: 2012-02-23
sittings or episodes: 24
sources: un-security-council

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“The mission will have to 'engage itself for the remainder of the mandate', which 'relates to the ongoing work of monitoring the management of arms and armed personnel in line with the agreement among the political parties and of assisting in implementing the agreement'. That is obvious, because the rest of the mandate laid out in resolution 1740 (2007) has already been accomplished.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“"The Government's letter sent on 8 July represents the combined position of the major political parties, including the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), which is most likely to lead the next government. Even after the formation of the next government, there is virtually no possibility of amending the letter and its contents, which was agreed after intensive political discussion among the political parties. "By way of clarification, the letter dated 8 July from the Permanent Mission of Nepal on the matter clearly states that the Government would like 'to request from the United Nations the continuation of UNMIN on a smaller scale', which means an extension of the special political mission as stipulated in Security Council resolution 1740 (2007).”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“In his report on this subject, the Secretary- General stated that he had sought clarification from the Government of Nepal regarding whether he should recommend an extension of the special political mission and also regarding the continuation of the Mission's political leadership. On behalf of the Government of Nepal, I have provided our clarification to the Office of the Secretary-General and the Department of Political Affairs. I will read out the clarification that we gave to the Secretary-General regarding the extension of UNMIN's mandate in accordance with our request. There is a slight reordering of the sequence of the points, which I have shared informally with members.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“However, we have yet to conclude our arrangements on the management of arms and arms personnel, including the future of the combatants in the cantonments, which are being monitored by UNMIN. Therefore, the Government decided to request, in a letter dated 8 July 2008 from the Permanent Mission of Nepal, the continuation of UNMIN's mandate for another six months beyond 23 July 2008, on a smaller scale so that it can carry out the remainder of its tasks, which relate mostly to the ongoing work of monitoring the management of arms and armed personnel, in line with the agreement among the political parties, and assisting the implementation of the agreement on this matter in accordance with their understanding.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“With the successful holding of the Constituent Assembly elections and the declaration of Nepal as a federal democratic republic, a new political transformation has begun with a view to achieving a lasting and durable peace in the country. We are likely to see the first president of the Republic of Nepal elected tomorrow. We will soon have a new government, which will most likely be led by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), which has won the highest number of seats in the Constituent Assembly. UNMIN has made important contributions to this process. When the Security Council created the Mission in January 2007 at our request, its mandate included monitoring the ceasefire, monitoring and assisting with the elections and monitoring the management of arms and armed personnel. Some of those tasks have already been accomplished.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“Once again, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on Viet Nam's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the current month. I thank you for enabling me to participate in the discussion related to the Secretary-General's report (S/2008/454) on extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission to Nepal (UNMIN) in accordance with Nepal's request. I would like to thank the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, Mr. Ian Martin, the officials of UNMIN and the Department of Political Affairs for their continuous support for meeting Nepal's request to benefit the peace process in Nepal. As Special Representative Martin has already informed members, Nepal has completed several important milestones in its peace process, which is nearing its logical conclusion.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to confirm that Nepal is committed to working with the members of the Council to create an effective framework for the protection and promotion of the rights of children affected by armed conflict and in finding a lasting solution to this grave humanitarian problem.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The declaration of the Constituent Assembly to make Nepal a federal democratic republic, ending the 240-year monarchy in a peaceful manner, has heralded a new era of political transformation. Those and other political developments are likely to have a significant positive impact on the protection and welfare of children affected by the 10-year armed conflict that is coming to an end in Nepal. Nepal commends the initiatives taken by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict in creating a synergy to bridge the efforts of various agencies in addressing the plight of children affected by armed conflict in various parts of the world. The Government of Nepal looks forward to her proposed visit to Nepal at a mutually convenient time.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Among other things, we are working with United Nations agencies on the ground to prepare a rehabilitation plan for those minors who will be released from the cantonments soon, as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed on 21 November 2006. The Government of Nepal is committed to ending impunity for crimes committed against children under any pretext. As a party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol, Nepal is taking measures to enact and implement the provisions of those instruments. We are confident that our efforts will result in tangible achievements with the formation of a new government in the near future, which is likely to be headed by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), as the largest party in the Constituent Assembly that we successfully elected on 10 April of this year.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“A long-term strategy aimed at solving the root causes of the involvement of children in armed conflicts should be the way forward. In that regard, we welcome the proposal of the Office of the Special Representative to conduct research on root causes. There also needs to be some work on addressing the development perspective of children in armed conflict. Nepal accords high priority to protecting and promoting the rights of children who have been victims of armed conflict. We are working closely with the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, and the Government and the political parties in Nepal are fully committed to implementing various recommendations of the Group, especially in the context of the ongoing peace process.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Nepal supports the concept of including the protection of children in peace agreements and United Nations peacekeeping missions, as long as they contribute to the cause of protecting children while ending the conflict. Where a peace process does not exist, the protection of children should be given paramount importance in all situations of conflict. Nobody should be spared from accountability for their actions against children, and no culture of impunity should be tolerated. The welfare and protection of children in armed conflict should be viewed from a comprehensive perspective. Nepal subscribes to the approach of finding a durable solution from the standpoint of rights and development. In that context, the international legal instruments for the protection of rights of children should be rigorously applied in all circumstances.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Sometimes they are also affected by sexual abuse and exploitation. The Security Council's resolutions, including resolution 1612 (2005), and thematic debates have contributed immensely to addressing the plight of children in armed conflict. Although some progress has been recorded in the past decade to improve the protection and well-being of children in armed conflicts, much still remains to be done. Ending conflicts is, without any doubt, the best way to protect children from them. Therefore, the issue of children in armed conflict should be taken into account in the light of the centrality of peace processes wherever they exist.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating Viet Nam on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would like to thank you, Sir, for organizing this open debate on the important subject of children and armed conflict during Viet Nam's presidency. Nepal appreciates the remarks made on the subject this morning by the Secretary-General; his Special Representative, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy; the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Ann Veneman; and the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Mulet. Armed conflicts continue to have a gruelling impact upon children. In most conflicts, children are often recklessly recruited by armed groups and left without much protection. In others, they are the ones who bear the brunt of the worst effects of war, including displacement.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In closing, let me reiterate that Nepal is steadfast in fulfilling its responsibilities in providing effective protection and promoting the rights of children affected by armed conflict, and in that regard is ready to extend full cooperation to the monitoring and reporting mechanism established under Security Council resolution 1612 (2005).”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Government of Nepal is committed to implementing various recommendations of the Working Group adopted on 12 June last year, especially in the context of the ongoing peace process. Let me also take this opportunity to inform the Council that the Government of Nepal looks forward to seriously engaging in discussions during the proposed visit to Nepal later this month of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, on various protection measures for children affected by the conflict.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Government of Nepal is committed to preventing children and youth from being part of any violent activities and is also determined to end impunity for crimes committed against them under any pretext. We believe that the establishment of the truth and reconciliation commission, which is under active consideration, will also address that issue. As a party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol, Nepal is committed to taking measures to enact and implement the provisions of those instruments. I wish to take this opportunity to express my thanks to the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict for the important work it has one under the chairmanship of the Permanent Representative of France.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“At the moment, we are working with the United Nations Mission in Nepal, UNICEF and relevant United Nations agencies in developing modalities with regard to releasing and rehabilitating the minors from the cantonments, as provided for in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. In that regard, we particularly welcome the recommendation that the United Nations agencies, donors and partners should provide adequate support to national Governments in the rehabilitation and reintegration of children affected by armed conflicts. We are confident that the election to the Constituent Assembly, to be held on 10 April, will pave the way for a better future for children affected by the decade-long conflict in Nepal.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We welcome the recommendation that the Council give the same importance to all categories of grave violations, including rape and sexual violence as well as abductions of children in all situations, as it does to the recruitment of children in armed groups. Allow me to make a few points with regard to the section in the report on children affected by armed conflict in Nepal. Nepal has attached high priority to protecting and promoting the rights of the children who have been victims of armed conflict. In accordance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, the process of verification of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) combatants now living in cantonments has been completed and children under the age of 18 have been identified.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Since the question of children in armed conflict is undoubtedly one that cuts across a number of complex social, cultural, economic and legal issues, it requires simultaneous actions on multiple fronts. Recruitment of children in armed conflicts continues to be the issue of overarching concern. Needless to say, a successful reintegration of children recruited in armed conflicts is a key to finding a lasting solution in any situation involving children and armed conflict. As mentioned in the report of the Secretary- General, the sexual abuse and exploitation of children during armed conflicts is an issue of a serious concern. Impunity on such heinous crimes should not be tolerated.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Mr. Acharya (Nepal) (spoke in English): First of all, Mr. President, I wish to thank you very much for organizing this open debate on the important issue of children and armed conflict. On behalf of the delegation of Nepal, I would like to welcome the report of the Secretary General of 21 December 2007 (S/2007/757), including the comments on progress in the implementation of various Council resolutions on the subject. We especially appreciate the presentations on the subject by the Special Representative of the Secretary General, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, and the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Ann Veneman. My delegation feels that the Council, through its resolutions, including resolution 1612 (2005), has contributed immensely to improving the plight of children in armed conflicts in various parts of the world.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Ian Martin, for all the work he has done during the process and to the team of officials of the Secretariat who have been helping with the process. With the adoption of this resolution, I am confident that during the next six months Nepal will be able to achieve progress in the peace process, including the holding of Constituent Assembly election in April 2008. I want to assure you, Sir, and the other members of the Council that Nepal will fully cooperate with the Special Representative and UNMIN in implementing the mandate that has been adopted.”
2008-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5825 (2008) · source
“I am taking the floor to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to you, Mr. President, and all the other members of the Council for your constructive support in the process of adopting this resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN). I also take this opportunity to especially thank the British delegation for taking pains in drafting and arriving at a consensus on the resolution. I also take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the subject (S/2008/5), reflecting the developments on the ground and developments in the peace process in Nepal. I also want to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
2008-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5825 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, we pledge to work with the Member States to advance the work of the Security Council in the protection of civilians in armed conflicts.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We think that a more comprehensive framework is required, especially for a rapid response mechanism to protect civilians in armed conflict before it is too late, as we have often experienced. In that context, we think that the Council should engage the concerned Member States, non-State actors and the humanitarian agencies more proactively, and focus equally on taking measures in time through a better analysis of risks and preventive political and diplomatic action. The use of measures by the Council, including the deployment of peacekeepers or the authorization of force, should be used only as a last resort, taking into account the proportionality of the threat to innocent civilians and respecting the national sovereignty of Member States.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We support the creation of a Security Council working group to deal with the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, but it should not overburden the Council and Member States with reporting obligations and other tasks. We cannot ask other missions, particularly special political missions, which are not mandated for the protection of civilians in armed conflict, to report on this subject, as suggested in the report. We deplore attacks against humanitarian workers and peacekeepers in various field missions of the United Nations who are deployed to carry out tasks that include the protection of civilians. We call for even more comprehensive safety and security for the humanitarian, development and peacekeeping personnel of the United Nations in all situations.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We hope that those and other developments in the peace process will pave the way for a better environment for the protection of civilians from the impact of armed conflict. Nepal is committed to ending the environment of impunity that existed during the armed conflict. The Interim Legislature-Parliament is considering stringent legislation against disappearances. We are also in the process of establishing a national truth and reconciliation commission, which we believe will help heal our past and prevent a recurrence of similar suffering among innocent civilians. Nepal fully adheres to the principle that all human rights, international humanitarian laws and norms must be adhered to by all parties to protect civilians in armed conflict in all situations.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The peace agreement has special provisions for the protection of children affected by the conflict, mainly by way of separating them from armed cadres if found recruited and reintegrating them into society and their families. It also has provisions for the destruction of mines and other explosive devices deployed during the conflict, which pose a threat to innocent civilians. In that regard, we appreciate the role of the United Nations Mission in Nepal for its support in the requested areas of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Accord, mainly in monitoring arms and armed personnel and electoral assistance. The Government of Nepal is seriously engaged in dialogue to resolve the remaining political differences, mainly on holding the elections to the Constituent Assembly as soon as possible.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“It is essential that the principle of national sovereignty and the norms of international law, particularly humanitarian law, be fully adhered to in the protection of civilians in armed conflict. My own country, Nepal, has seen the suffering of innocent civilians during the armed conflict that lasted for more than 10 years. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed between the Government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) in November 2006 provides for the protection of innocent civilians affected by the conflict. It has provisions for the return of internally displaced peoples to their homes, the return of their land and property, and the rehabilitation of the victims of the conflict, including women and children.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The Council's resolutions 1612 (2005) regarding children and armed conflict and 1325 (2000) on the role of women in peace and security are welcome developments with regard to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We support the inclusion of a requirement of compliance with human rights and international humanitarian norms in all peacekeeping missions. We welcome the incorporation of protection of civilian provisions in the mandates of peacekeeping missions, especially in Darfur and Chad. We fully agree that the primary responsibility of protecting civilians in armed conflict lies with Member States, but the international community, humanitarian actors and the Security Council can play meaningful roles when Member States are either incapable or unwilling to do so.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“On behalf of the delegation of Nepal, I appreciate the opportunity to discuss the protection of civilians in armed conflict in the open debate of the Security Council. We commend the comprehensive report of the Secretary-General on that subject and thank the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs for his presentation this morning. The protection of civilians in armed conflict poses a huge humanitarian challenge to and imposes a moral responsibility on the international community and the States Members of the United Nations. We appreciate the increasing engagement of the Security Council on that important issue. We think that resolution 1674 (2006) provides a strong basis for an agreed framework for the protection of civilians in armed conflict, and that process needs to be augmented through periodic debate such as today's.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We have observed that the Secretary-General's report contains certain recommendations which could ideally be taken up by other relevant treaty bodies and mechanisms of the United Nations, and not by the Security Council itself. Thus, in conclusion, we underline the need for greater coherent and coordinated efforts by the relevant bodies and agencies of the United Nations towards enhancing the national capacity of the countries concerned for protecting and promoting the rights of children around world, including in post-conflict situations.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The Government is also fully committed to the reintegration of separated children and child soldiers into their families and their society by providing them with education and other services. On behalf of the Government of Nepal, I take this opportunity to reiterate Nepal's full commitment to the protection of children and the promotion of their rights and development in all circumstances. As a party to the International Convention on the Rights of the Child, Nepal adheres to all its international obligations in this regard. Nepal welcomes the Secretary-General's recommendation that adequate resources and funding be made available to national Governments, the United Nations and partners for the rehabilitation and reintegration of all children who have been associated with armed forces.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In accordance with these agreements, Nepal has sought the continued assistance of the United Nations, including in the area of human rights monitoring. The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Nepal has been playing a commendable role in the protection of human rights, including those of children. We hope the United Nations will be able to provide necessary assistance, as requested by Nepal, as quickly as possible in order to support the momentum of the home-grown peace process and to advance national efforts towards lasting peace in our country. Nepal is fully committed to protecting and promoting the rights of children. Recruitment of children for military service is prohibited by law. Any activity related to that would be considered as a crime punishable by law.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The Government firmly believes that its efforts for lasting peace will help in bringing about improvements in the overall situation of all sections of society, including children, women and the elderly, which are the vulnerable groups most affected by armed conflict. Among other things, the comprehensive peace accord provides for special protection of the rights of children from all forms of violation. It also includes a provision not to conscript or use in the armed forces children aged 18 or below. It also provides that children thus affected shall be rescued immediately and that appropriate assistance, as may be needed, shall be provided for their rehabilitation. Implementation of these agreements will definitely create better conditions for the protection and welfare of children in our country.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“There is no denying the fact that, as elsewhere, children in Nepal have suffered greatly in over a decade of armed conflict. However, since the establishment of the democratic Government after the successful People's Movement last April and the signing of peace agreements, the situation has changed to a remarkable degree. The signing of the comprehensive peace accord on 21 November 2006 has put an end to the decade-old armed conflict in Nepal, paving way for Constituent Assembly elections by mid- June 2007. The comprehensive peace accord has also given rise to opportunities for lasting peace and stability, the rule of law, multiparty democracy and the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms in our country.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“My delegation has been closely following the developments taking place in the deliberations held by the Security Council in recent years, including the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), the establishment by the Secretary-General of a monitoring and reporting mechanism, the appointment of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the setting up of a Working Group of the Security Council in this context. However, we need further careful consideration with regard to the results achieved so far on the implementation of the monitoring mechanism in the field, which is supposed to enhance national capacity for alleviating the plight of children and improving their living conditions. The report of the Secretary-General contains some specific references with regard to children and armed conflict in Nepal.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“I would like to extend to you, Sir, my sincere congratulations on Peru's presidency of the Security Council for this month. My delegation thanks the Council for holding this open debate on children and armed conflict and thanks the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Ms.Radhika Coomaraswamy, for the report on the subject (S/2006/826). We also commend the United Nations, including UNICEF, for the valuable role it has been playing in this field. Women and children are the most vulnerable groups in armed conflicts in many parts of the world. In view of the grave situation and plight of children in many complex situations that persist today, the Security Council has rightly included the matter on its agenda.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We support the idea that humanitarian assistance by the international community for victims of violence and internally displaced persons should be provided with the consent of the State concerned, in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Any guidance by the Security Council should take into consideration that direct access to illegal armed groups can be counterproductive to efforts to protect civilians in armed conflicts and can even jeopardize peace and stability.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“His Majesty's Government of Nepal is fully committed to protecting civilians and making every effort to restore peace and re-energize the country's democratic institutions, including through the municipal elections scheduled for 8 February 2006 and the parliamentary elections to be held by April 2007, as commanded by His Majesty the King. We believe that those elections will help foster a competitive democratic process, which will pave the way for the better protection of civilians and put an end to the ongoing violence. Nepal welcomes the humanitarian assistance to the victims of terrorist and disruptive activities. We are of the view that, in making such efforts, the special circumstances on the ground must be taken into account.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Non-governmental organizations will be allowed unhindered access to the civilian population without any hindrance if they are registered in accordance with the law. The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Nepal, which was established under an agreement this year, is fully functional in all areas of the country. It has not reported any access problems, for humanitarian agencies or other entities, in any part of the country. The Representative of the Secretary-General on the human rights of internally displaced persons, who visited Nepal earlier this year, also reported that there is no humanitarian crisis in Nepal.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Nepal fully respects and strictly observes the principles of international law on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, through full adherence to international humanitarian law, in particular the Geneva Conventions. Security personnel are given instructions and training on international humanitarian law and human rights. We have also allowed the International Committee of the Red Cross to operate in Nepal with full access to all places in Nepal, including places of detention. His Majesty's Government has allowed unhindered access for non-governmental organizations, human-rights defenders and international humanitarian agencies in all parts of the country. The reference in the report of the Secretary-General to the registration process does not apply to humanitarian organizations that are already operational in Nepal.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“His Majesty's Government has given the highest priority to the protection of civilians, including by mobilizing resources to provide the necessary assistance to internally displaced persons. The Government is committed to intensifying its efforts to provide such assistance, taking into account the short- term and long-term perspectives. The Government will implement a comprehensive policy for the welfare of internally displaced persons. We welcome the efforts of the United Nations system to complement national efforts to provide humanitarian assistance and protect innocent civilians, including internally displaced persons in Nepal.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Innocent civilians, including women and children, are victims of ruthless killings, maiming, torture, forced recruitment and kidnapping. These activities have not abated, despite the declaration of the so-called unilateral ceasefire in recent months. I would like to make a few comments with regard to references to Nepal in the Secretary-General's report. His Majesty's Government is committed to taking the necessary measures to protect the lives and livelihoods of innocent civilians who are the victims of terrorist and disruptive activities. The Government is fully conscious of its responsibility to protect civilians, even in the face of difficult circumstances. The security forces have exercised the utmost restraint in the security operations that are carried out to protect innocent civilians from terrorist and disruptive activities.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Only recently, our leaders have agreed to devise methods of taking responsibility to protect innocent civilians from genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes and crimes against humanity. Protection of civilians, including women and children, in armed conflicts, especially from the threats of non-State actors, remains the primary challenge for us to address effectively. The Security Council should remain engaged as to how such violations by non-State actors can brought under control through international justice. My own country, Nepal, has been the victim of terrorist activities committed by illegal armed groups who have shown little respect for human dignity and even for human life. In their brutal attacks, civilian lives and livelihoods have been destroyed, as has infrastructure for essential services.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Mr. President, I should like to extend my congratulations upon your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the current month and to thank you for convening the discussion of this important issue, the protection of civilians in armed conflict. On behalf of the delegation of Nepal, I express our sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General for his fifth comprehensive report on the subject, as well as our appreciation for the presentation today by Under-Secretary-General Jan Egeland. The safety, security and well-being of civilian populations who are badly affected by terrorism, armed conflict and violence are our common interest. We share the view that national Governments should take primary responsibility for the protection of their civilian populations from violence and terrorist activities.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The response of the international community needs to be fine-tuned to the complex and delicate situation in South Africa today. A combination of pressure and encouragement needs to be suitably applied, bearing in mind that the ultimate goal is the establishment of a non-racial, democratic society in South Africa. To that end, my delegation welcomes the proposal to appoint a Special Representative of the Secretary-General, with a clear mandate to identify the causes of violence and propose measures to put an end to it. This should form the basis of action by the Security Council to create conditions conducive to the resumption of the negotiations.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“The Government has expressed regret at the massacres, but its actions fail to indicate any serious attempt to control violence. The regime seems totally incapable of understanding the depth of anger and frustration among the majority people. Despite complexities, the negotiations thus far have indicated that difficulties in the establishment of a united, non-racial, democratic South Africa are not insurmountable. The Boipatong tragedy threatens a collapse of the whole process. My delegation appeals to all the parties concerned to do whatever is necessary to end this tragic cycle. The first and foremost responsibility rests with the South African Government. Unless justice is done, and seen to be done, the dream of a new South Africa could vanish.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“My delegation fully understands the pain and outrage felt by the majority people of South Africa at the carnage. The latest in the chain of tragedies has renewed charges of complicity of the State security apparatus in the violence. The outrage has brought to a standstill the fragile process of negotiations. Indeed, negotiations will be devoid of all meaning as long as the families of the oppressed people continue to live in fear of assault and murder. Boipatong and all previous tragedies are sad commentaries on the failure of the minority Government to fulfil the primary duty of a Government - to safeguard the most basic right to life and property of its citizens. Jurists, international fact-finding missions and human rights groups have repeatedly pointed the finger at the criminal conduct of members of the security forces.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“The Government and the people of Nepal have no illusion that the complex process of change in which South Africa is currently engaged will be smooth. Violence is an inextricable part of apartheid; it survives on and promotes violence, for the system itself is the ultimate negation of all norms of human decency. The Declaration of the sixteenth special session recognizes, in paragraph 8, the linkage between an atmosphere of violence and the Process of negotiations. The very complexity of the negotiating process has given rise to reaction and antagonism. Continuing violence and senseless carnage have threatened to derail negotiations since the beginning. Our optimism, however, was sustained by the fact that negotiations, though halting, remained on course. The carnage perpetrated at Boipatong therefore came as a rude shock to us.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source
“We believe that while the Declaration spells out the prerequisites for a climate suitable for negotiations and lays down guidelines for the process of negitiations, it is up to the people to work out details for the peaceful transition to a united, non-racial, democratic South Africa. Nepal has followed with cautious optimism movements in the last two years towards this goal. We applaud the statesmanship, vision and forbearance displayed by the leadership of the national liberation movements despite the long years of injustice, oppression and persecution. We have also noted the repeated commitment of the minority Government to negotiations for the establishment of a non-racial, democratic society.”
1992-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3095 (1992) · source