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Adada

lines on the record: 93
first: 2002-10-22
most recent: 2009-04-27
sittings or episodes: 8
sources: un-security-council

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“I would like in particular to honour the memory of our 14 colleagues who have lost their lives in the service of the people of Darfur. I sincerely believe that the role of UNAMID is increasingly recognized by the people of Darfur. In a mission such as ours, publicity is given to failures and setbacks, and successes attract little attention. But I can say without fanfare that we are making progress. Our success is ultimately in the hands of the political leaders of the Sudan. It is their decision that will determine whether the people of Darfur can live in peace or must face the hardships of war. We need a collective international commitment, represented at the highest level by the Council, to make them understand that.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“In many cases, these local agreements have helped to stabilize the situation. On the ground in Darfur, we face day-to-day challenges. At present, our most pressing concerns include, first, the need to stabilize the humanitarian situation, which is under way. Secondly, we must respond to a diverse set of threats to security as we continue to deploy the Mission in order to reach full capability. The mandate of UNAMID derives from the responsibility to protect, and we will be able to consider our mission accomplished only when the people of Darfur live in lasting peace and security. That will require a political settlement for the whole of the Sudan. Before concluding, I would like to commend the extraordinary work of the military and civilian personnel of UNAMID.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“It, too, was a disaster that did not happen because, without UNAMID's intervention, we would have seen many more than 38 dead. Today, UNAMID is present 24 hours a day in Kalma, and our intention is to do the same in all the major displaced person camps in Darfur. Another major source of violence is inter-tribal fighting. UNAMID is often involved in the quest for peace or the prevention of these conflicts. Just recently in the town of Khor Abeche, UNAMID stopped an incident of cattle theft from escalating into a lethal and uncontrollable intercommunal clash. In addition, the activities of our civil affairs officers, human rights officers, political affairs officers, and the Darfur- Darfur Dialogue and Consultation process are promoting local reconciliation and peace.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“takeover of the town of Muhajiriya and the Government counteroffensive gravely endangered thousands of civilians. We decided to keep our forces in the town, although we were under severe pressure to leave. That was the correct decision by the Secretary-General. When a disaster does not happen, it is not reported by the media. Muhajiriya was a disaster that did not happen. During the attacks and counter-attacks on Muhajiriya, including by aerial bombardment, nearly 10,000 civilians looking for protection gathered in the area next to UNAMID base. With the Government and JEM, we were able to negotiate the establishment of a humanitarian perimeter. The situation in the Kalma displaced persons camp in August 2008 is well known.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“UNAMID's voice is heard and listened to, and we can speak with increasing authority on the situation on the ground. In assessing UNAMID's role, unfortunately we cannot yet claim success. Indeed, the war in Darfur continues. Civilians continue to face unacceptable risks. Millions of people are still in displaced person camps or are refugees. Given the prevailing insecurity, they cannot return to their homes or resume their normal lives. No solution has been found to remedy the great wrongs and injustices that have been committed, particularly at the height of hostilities in 2003 and 2004. It cannot be said, however, that we have failed. Our teams are working around the clock to prevent the return of violence and killing. This preventive role is not always visible, but it is important. In January, the JEM.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“The tripartite mechanism between the United Nations, the African Union and the Sudanese Government has worked very well and has greatly facilitated our work. UNAMID was privileged to host the fifth meeting of that mechanism on 31 March 2009. I must mention that, after the recent fire that devastated our facilities, we were grateful again for the assistance of the Sudanese Government. Today, UNAMID is deployed in every part of Darfur. As I have said, we have two thirds of our military personnel deployed. In addition, thanks to our civilian police, civil affairs officers, human rights officers, political affairs officers and the staff of the Darfur- Darfur dialogue, we maintain close contacts with all parties and civil society. We monitor the situation on a daily basis and are in a position to accurately brief the Council.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“We have identified all the troop-contributing countries and think that by the end of this year we will be able to deploy every unit planned and thus have over 90 per cent of our authorized strength. Unfortunately, we must still identify countries that can contribute a few essential units: logistics, transport and military utility helicopters. As I noted, we are two-thirds deployed, but due to the lack of those resources our operational capacity is far from that level. In this regard, we would like to express our particular gratitude to the Government of Ethiopia, which has agreed to provide us with five tactical helicopters. Our cooperation with the Government of the Sudan has been good.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“Although UNAMID does not have a humanitarian mandate, we are deeply concerned about the risk of humanitarian catastrophe, as we are the most visible representatives of the international community in Darfur and a humanitarian crisis would only further complicate our operations. That is why we support all the efforts of our colleagues in the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS), who have been following and managing this situation along with the Government of the Sudan. I turn now to the issue of the deployment of UNAMID. The efforts made by the Council and its members have been key factors in overcoming the huge challenges posed by the deployment of UNAMID. I am pleased to report to the Council that by the end of 2008 we had deployed two thirds of our troops.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“Our major concern at that time was displacement of populations due to military activities in Southern Darfur, with the arrival of thousands of people in the Zam Zam camp in Northern Darfur. The 4 March 2009 decision by the Government of Sudan to expel 13 international non-governmental organizations and to suspend the work of three local non-governmental organizations has completely altered the situation. This act directed against those indispensable organizations has resulted in an interruption in the delivery of essential humanitarian services to the affected population.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“Darfur should not hold the national democratization processes hostage, but neither should Darfurians be denied their democratic right to participate in shaping the future of the Sudan as a nation. I would now like to address the humanitarian situation. At the beginning of this year, the humanitarian crisis in Darfur was, as a whole, contained. The supply of food, medical care and other essential services to the affected population was adequate. Under very difficult and dangerous conditions, humanitarian organizations were carrying out an immense lifesaving operation in Darfur. In addition, the harvest was better than the year before, and the destruction of crops by nomadic groups had been reduced. The health situation was also relatively good, with the exception of a meningitis outbreak, with 40 cases reported.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“UNAMID has repeatedly expressed its willingness to use everything at its disposal to monitor such a cessation of hostilities. We have drawn up action plans to that end. Comprehensive, fast, rigorous and credible monitoring of violent incidents, with immediate reporting to the Council and the African Union, would be an important step towards reducing tension and restoring confidence. Lastly, we must never forget that Darfur is part of the Sudan and that a solution to the crisis in Darfur is part and parcel of the wider national Sudanese issue. Nor must we forget that the people of Darfur are Sudanese citizens who have the right to participate in the resolution of key national issues, such as the establishment of a democratically elected Government.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“Unfortunately, the political progress made in February with the first round of the Doha talks has not yet produced concrete results. The political process in the Sudan has apparently frozen, in particular after the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue an arrest warrant for President Omer Al-Bashir. The ICC issue has dominated and polarized Sudanese political life. It has weakened the position of those in the Sudan who have been working for compromise and consensus and has encouraged militant sentiment on both sides. We need to find common ground and empower moderate 09-31443 elements, civil society elements in particular, to defuse the tensions. Although, unfortunately, the chances for a comprehensive ceasefire seem slim, a short-term cessation of hostilities between the parties is possible.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“During the period from the first day of UNAMID operations on 1 January 2008 until 31 March 2009, our incident database contains reports of just under 2,000 fatalities from violence, with a monthly average of about 130 to 150 deaths. Approximately one third of the victims were civilians. Over the same period, 620 civilians lost their lives, either in deliberate attacks, in crossfire or in criminal attacks. Of those 620, 68 were internally displaced persons. According to our reports, 573 combatants died and 669 people died in tribal fighting. Last but not least, we regret to inform the Council of the loss of 14 of our own. There is no military solution to the conflict in Darfur, which is a political conflict. It is important that the Council send a strong message to all the parties to speedily resume inclusive talks.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“The UNAMID civilian protection strategy seeks to address every factor that poses a threat to innocent civilians. Two risk factors stand out. The first is the risk posed by military operations, in particular those between the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) and the Government of the Sudan. It is of vital importance that the Security Council send a clear signal to all parties that aggressive military action is unacceptable. The second risk factor is the worrisome state of relations between Chad and the Sudan. Indeed, the danger of a serious deterioration of the situation in Darfur cannot be ruled out. Having said all that, the situation has changed from the intense period in 2003 and 2004, when tens of thousands of people were killed. Today, in purely numerical terms, the Darfur conflict can be considered a low-intensity conflict.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for giving me this opportunity to address the Council at this critical moment in Darfur's history. In this briefing, I will provide the Council with an overview of the state of affairs in Darfur. As Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), I will provide an accurate picture of the progress we are making and of the obstacles we are encountering. In terms of the political situation, the conflict in Darfur today is a conflict of everybody against everybody: Government forces against the armed movements, the armed movements among one another, 2 Government forces against the militias and tribal groups against one another. There is also endemic banditry due to a breakdown in law and order.”
2009-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6112 (2009) · source
“"In meetings with the representatives of the United Resistance Front, Abdul Wahid and Khalil Ibrahim, the movements agreed with the Envoys that improving the security situation is the first priority. Concrete steps are now being taken to move forward as soon as possible on establishing a dialogue between the parties under African Union and United Nations auspices. The Joint Mediation Support Team is also continuing its work to find common ground among Sudanese civil society, political parties, traditional leaders and the internally displaced population on the various issues related to peace in Darfur, including the census and the elections."”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“"Since the Geneva meeting, the Joint Mediation Support Team has shuttled between the movements and the Government to determine the conditions under which the parties could engage in a dialogue on security issues, including the framework for a cessation of hostilities. To highlight the urgency of the matter, the Special Envoys were in Khartoum, Juba and Darfur over the past two weeks, exploring with the parties the possibility of convening such consultations. The Government of Sudan has set up a technical team to work with the mediation. The Envoys have stressed the importance of involving both Minni Minawi and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in these discussions.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“Relations between Chad and Sudan 08-31307 have been strained, and humanitarian access has been threatened. "In View of the dire security situation, the Special Envoys have re-emphasized the primacy of a political solution and have refocused the work of the mediation on establishing a dialogue between the parties on security-related matters. On 17 and 18 March in Geneva, they held consultations with regional and international partners to discuss the way forward. There was agreement among all participants that improving the security situation in Darfur, as well as normalizing the relationship between Sudan and Chad, was essential in order to make progress on the political track.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“(spoke in English) With the Council's permission, I shall now read out the following brief statement by the Special Envoys, which provides an update on the political process. "As members of the Council are aware, it will be very difficult for UNAMID to implement its mandate and protect the civilians of Darfur if there is no peace to keep. According to Special Envoys Eliasson and Salim, prospects for comprehensive substantive talks in the near future are dim. Their emphasis is now on reducing the level of violence and preparing a cessation of hostilities. "The five movement groupings have made little progress in unifying their positions and agreeing on a negotiation team. The Government of National Unity lacks a coherent Darfur strategy. The security situation has deteriorated dramatically.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“The Council has consistently stated that it considers Darfur to be among the most important crises today, and Council members have committed themselves to ensuring that a force capable of addressing the complexities of the conflict is deployed in an effective and timely manner. Therefore, I appeal to the Council to redouble its efforts to assist the mission in overcoming the logistical and political obstacles that it currently faces. I would like to conclude by expressing my gratitude for the good cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in bringing about the progress made thus far by UNAMID. And, on behalf of all my colleagues, I thank the Council for having given me this opportunity to speak about the work of UNAMID.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“There are such high hopes in the mission that the warm reception that Darfurians have given it could very quickly degenerate into deep frustration. It is disturbing to note that, although Darfur is at the top of the international agenda, this attention has not thus far been translated into action to provide UNAMID with the means to accomplish its mission. In resolution 1769 (2007), the Council gave the mission an extraordinary mandate, corresponding to the international community's level of concern at the unacceptable human suffering in Darfur. Carrying out that mandate on the ground requires tools that are equal to the task. It would be a tragedy if the high hopes for that mandate - particularly the responsibility to protect millions of innocent civilians who continue to live in fear ~ were to be dashed.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“UNAMID will remain in close contact with the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) and with those African and international leaders who are engaged in seeking a solution to the problems between the Sudan and Chad. Among the priorities of the mission, as the body mandated by resolution 1769 (2007) to contribute to the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement, are reviving the Joint Commission and restructuring the Ceaseflre Commission so that it can have a meaningful mechanism for monitoring and verifying violations of the ceasefire agreement. In the absence of a widely supported peace agreement, the Ceaseflre Commission is a crucial tool for the implementation of the mission's mandate. The challenges facing UNAMID are formidable in every respect.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“Signatories of the DPA have not only lost most of their political credibility and popular backing from the grass roots in Darfur; they also have expressed their deep frustration and disappointment about the lack of financial, political and logistical support they receive from the international community and the Government of the Sudan. Non-signatories are, however, still being armed and enjoy the logistical and financial support which allows them to sustain the political backing in Darfur. All local and international actors need to exert serious efforts to reverse this dangerous trend. Furthermore, the conflicts in Darfur and Chad are now closely linked. In the current state of affairs, it is difficult to consider a solution to one conflict without taking the other into account.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“While security is primary concern of the mission, and the one that has the most direct impact on the lives of civilians in Darfur, UNAMID continues to push for 3 a comprehensive political solution to the conflict. The mission is fully committed to supporting the work of the Special Envoys and will continue to encourage all stakeholders to reach a negotiated solution. Despite all these relentless efforts, I am afraid that the prospects for the peace process in Darfur remain very slim. The senior staff of UNAMID continues to meet with the representatives of the signatories and non-signatories to the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA). Unfortunately, it is commonly understood today in Darfur that peace is not at all attractive, either economically or politically.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“In this context, the recent Government attacks on villages in the northern corridor of West Darfur left at least 100 civilians dead and caused tens of thousands to flee their homes. The attacks by the Sudanese Armed Forces were in response to an earlier attack by the Justice and Equality Movement at the beginning of the year. These acts constitute grave violations of international humanitarian law and need to be strongly condemned. All the parties involved in the conflict must respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and implement their obligations under all relevant Security Council resolutions and existing ceasefire agreements.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“More protection is being provided to vulnerable groups during firewood collection, enhancing security around the camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and providing better protection, especially for the women in the IDP camps. In addition, police advisers have held several public forums with the leadership of the IDP camps to explain the UNAMID police mandate and duties, the concept of community policing and Violence against women. The introduction of the community policing concept has culminated in the registration and training of 287 IDP volunteers, 30 of whom are women. The mission remains concerned with the security situation on the ground and the lack of systematic or sustained protection for vulnerable civilians in Darfur.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“Since the transfer of authority, UNAMID is still lacking five critical operational capabilities: attack helicopters, surveillance aircraft, medium-lift support helicopters, military engineers and logistical support. An offer to meet part of the attack and medium-lift helicopter requirement has been made by Ethiopia, and an initial reconnaissance has been carried out by that country. I am happy to confirm that UNAMID police and civilian components are gradually increasing their impact on the ground in Darfur. Patrols are being conducted for substantially longer periods over greater areas of Darfur and now take place on a daily basis.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“Owing to the very long line of communication from Port Sudan into Darfur, the difficult road conditions and the lack of capacity among local contractors, the risk of delays remains high. The Force Commander's priority is to have the 10 existing infantry battalions brought up to the United Nations contingent-owned equipment and self- sustaining standards. This is a considerable challenge since, although troop-contributing countries can generate the troops, many of them are unable to meet 08-31307 United Nations requirements. I should like to express the mission's appreciation to the donors for their initiative to increase the operational capability of troop-contributors.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“Having said that, I am happy to inform the Council that a number of deployments by troop- contributing countries are scheduled over the next three months, including the main body of the Chinese engineering company, the Egyptian infantry battalion, the Egyptian signals, engineering and transport companies, the Bangladeshi multi-role logistics company and the Nigerian level-II hospital. The Ethiopian advance party has arrived in El Fasher, and their deployment is expected to be completed in June. All these deployments are dependent upon the arrival of the contingent-owned equipment in Darfur. During the next three months we expect the four Nigerian battalions and the South African battalion to rotate. The combination of the planned deployments and the rotation will put UNAMID under considerable pressure.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“The majority of the former AMIS bases that are being retained by UNAMID require expanding and refurbishing. Furthermore, the deteriorating conditions of roads in Darfur and the approaching rainy season will make the main supply routes impassable in many areas. All these challenges will require exceptional logistics and engineering operations which will dictate the rate of deployment of new and expanded units. In light of all these complications, the mission is finalizing a list of Vital emergency measures needed to reposition the deployment back on track. The achievement of the mission's new deployment goals and the application of these measures will once again depend heavily on the timely and unhindered cooperation of all the stakeholders.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“I am obliged to report that the obstacles they need to surmount and the risks that they run have not diminished over the past three months. In spite of all our efforts, it remains the case that three months into UNAMID's operations, the force strength has not increased much from the strength of the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) as it was at the end of December 2007. The force is at less than 40 per cent of its mandated level of 19,555 and it is 08-31307 very unlikely to achieve full operating capability before 2009. The key challenges are therefore to ensure that the former AMIS units and incoming units from troop- contributing countries are self-sustaining. Otherwise, measures must be put in place to assist them on the ground.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“The central expectation placed upon us by the people of Darfur and the international community, through the solemn decision of the Security Council, is to provide protection for the civilians of Darfur. The people of Darfur have suffered terribly from war during the past five years, and the world has demanded unequivocally that this suffering be brought to an end. The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) is the primary instrument chosen by the Council for that task. As I speak today, I must report frankly that there is a long way to go before we can say that we have met those expectations and fulfilled the promise made by the Council. Our forces are serving under exceptionally difficult conditions, facing daily dangers and hardships.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“Mr. Adada: I have my own statement for the Security Council, but I would present, with your permission, a very short update on the political process that the two Special Envoys, Jan Eliasson and Salim Ahmed Salim, have asked me to present to the Council. (spoke in French) I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for providing me with this opportunity to brief the Council. The 90-day report of the Secretary-General offers comprehensive information on the reporting period in question. Today, I will focus on the current security, humanitarian and political situation in Darfur. The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) was deployed in accordance with resolution 1769 (2007), with a mandate under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2008-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5872 (2008) · source
“Finally, I would like to emphasize the need to establish an institutional relationship between the United Nations Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. In this respect, the mission to Addis Ababa undertaken last year by the Security Council is an encouraging sign, should be followed by others and should give rise to a regular cooperation framework. To conclude, I would like to stress the advantages to be derived from cooperation between the United Nations and the regional organizations for the maintenance of peace and security in order to ensure greater complementarity, coherence and effectiveness in a partnership we consider indispensable. My delegation lends its full support to the draft presidential statement presented by South Africa.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Then, based on the June 2006 report of the Secretary-General, published as document A/60/891, and the recommendations of resolution 1625 (2005) of 14 September 2005, we need more coherence in our common action, by implementing a comprehensive conflict prevention strategy. That is the purpose of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, currently chaired by the Congo. This work is being carried out in the spirit of the 2005 World Summit Outcome. Indeed, much remains to be done in the area of prevention. The action of the Security Council has too often been to intervene once conflict has already broken out, although it is generally recognized that the cost of prevention is far less than the cost of repeated peacekeeping operations.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“In the spirit of the letter dated 10 December 2005 from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission addressed to the Secretary-General regarding the priorities of the African Union in the context of a new partnership with the United Nations, implementation of that Programme must be strengthened, especially in essential areas such as the planning and management of operations, the training of civilian, military and police personnel, logistical support and financial assistance. That should be done in order to take account of the constraints on the action of a regional organization that is engaged in a bold policy of crisis management but with limited means.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Here, I would refer to the memorandum of understanding between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council, the signing of which in Addis Ababa on 16 November 2006 has made it possible to lay the foundation for expedited formalization of cooperation mechanisms between the two bodies. The two organizations now have a framework for dynamic and useful cooperation for the joint management of crisis situations. I would also like to mention the Ten-Year Capacity-Building Programme for the African Union, the development of which is proof of the commitment of heads of State or Government at the 2005 World Summit to take into consideration the specific capacity-building needs of Africa in the area of peacekeeping.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“The African Union, through subregional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Economic Community of Central African States and the Southern African Development Community, has shown an active commitment to the prevention and resolution of conflicts. This type of effort, to be effective and to produce lasting results, must be sustained. First of all, we need to make greater use of institutional and legal mechanisms established to promote a partnership based on complementarity and on comparative advantage.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“The co-management of the situations in Darfur, Cote d'Ivoire and Somalia is a major development in the Council's approach to the settlement of conflicts that threaten international peace and security. Of great significance, and symbolic of this trend, the sending of joint missions and the development of a hybrid operation plan for Darfur represent a partnership formula that we very much hope to see implemented. In order to consolidate gains and to maintain more reassuring prospects, we must continue tirelessly to promote this new pragmatic approach, which is consistent with the spirit and the letter of Chapter VIII of the Charter, but which up to now has had only limited impact in the practice of the Security Council.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Mindful of that requirement, the African Union has chosen to harmonize its action with that of the United Nations, within a beneficial partnership that has enabled us together to manage quite a few African crises. That is the thrust of the appeal made by African leaders during the most recent African Union Summit, held in Addis Ababa, for close cooperation, within the framework of Chapter VIII of the Charter, between the United Nations and African Union, in order to strengthen and improve peacekeeping operations deployed by the African Union. Similarly, during its 69th meeting, held on 19 January 2007, the African Union Peace and Security Council emphasized, among other things, the essential role that must be played by the countries in the region, whose efforts seek to promote sustainable peace and reconciliation.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Depending on their geographical location, in Europe, South-East Asia or Africa, regional organizations are engaged in different ways in maintaining peace, and their involvement should be a focus of our attention. Africa continues to experiment and improve the tools and the channels for conflict prevention, management and settlement on the continent. Thus, to take up these challenges, eminent African leaders have often engaged in efforts at mediation, conciliation and good offices, all in the interest of preventive diplomacy. Thus, it is not surprising that African leaders have used either the good offices of the President of the African Union or mediation conducted by a designated individual. This also requires intensified cooperation with the international community.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Our debate today reflects, once again, the need increasingly felt by the United Nations and the international community to attach particular importance to the role that regional organizations can play in crisis management. It was in this spirit that the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1) recognized the capacity of regional organizations to contribute to United Nations efforts in the maintenance of peace and security and called for greater involvement by them in the work of the Security Council. In that way, the Council recognizes that owing to their proximity to areas of conflict, those organizations can usefully and effectively contribute to stabilizing a situation.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Mr. Adada (Congo) (spoke in French): First of all, Madam President, I would like to thank you for having taken the initiative to organize this open debate on the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security, and to focus it on the African Union. This theme, which is of great importance to us, speaks to the new vision of an Africa that on a daily basis affirms its ambition to address with courage and determination the interdependent challenges of peace, security and development, in a region where the question of peace and security remains a major concern.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“If today's debate can help the key players - the parties themselves and the sponsors of the peace process - to return to the negotiating table and implement the principles of the road map, that would be an invaluable contribution by the Security Council, which cannot stand aloof from a situation that affects international peace and security - the Council's main raison d'etre. The Security Council must make it clear to the parties that there can be no solution to the Middle East crisis based on the use of force. The only useful approach is that of a political and diplomatic settlement, and it must be resumed immediately.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“First of all, there are all the relevant Security Council resolutions, which all - I stress "all" - the parties must implement. For too long, the Council has been accused of bias for continuing to close its eyes to violations by one of the parties to the conflict and to that party's failure to comply with the Council's resolutions. Secondly, we have the Arab peace initiative, based on the principle of land for peace; we believe that this remains a good basis for a negotiated settlement. Thirdly, we have the Quartet road map, which is based on recognition of the existence of two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“We encourage Hamas to shoulder its responsibilities as a governing authority by accepting the validity of previous commitments in the context of a settlement of the Middle East crisis. At the same time, we call upon the international community to continue humanitarian assistance to a population that, owing to the circumstances, is reduced to depending largely on the outside world for daily survival. We also encourage all Palestinian political forces to seek unity and to put an end to all provocations, which have negative consequences and which, moreover, do not resolve the problem of the liberation of the occupied territories. Our concern here is to help relaunch the peace process without creating a new framework for negotiations or new rules. The rules exist and are well known.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“We need to take advantage of this respite to seek viable, lasting solutions to all the problems involved, such as Lebanon's national unity and sovereignty and its relations with its neighbours, and Israel's security. In that regard, a strengthened United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon now has a particularly crucial role to play. We commend the countries that quickly answered the call for a speedy mobilization of forces to confront this dangerous situation. France and Italy merit our appreciation. We encourage other countries to participate in this operation, which could be of enormous help in creating new conditions for peace. We also welcome the generosity of major donors in rebuilding Lebanon. But such developments, however positive they may be, must not cloak the sad reality of the tragic situation the Palestinian people face daily.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“Let us not forget that this is a human tragedy that has endured for six decades. Unfortunately, in the face of the heavy losses and destruction on both sides caused by the new cycle of violence, the Security Council - the United Nations organ with primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security - did not respond quickly enough to shoulder its responsibilities. We regretted this vacillation, which was misinterpreted by the victims of the excesses and by international public opinion. Resolution 1701 (2006) has made it possible to open up new prospects in the Israel-Lebanon crisis. We need to foster such developments and support all efforts to build a peace that must not remain fragile.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“Mr. Adada (Congo) (spoke in French): Madam President, my delegation welcomes your positive and commendable initiative to convene this public meeting, upon the request of the League of Arab States. In View of the recent grave developments in the Middle East situation, this is no routine meeting. To the contrary, following the sudden outbreak of violence in the region, the Arab League initiative to call for a ministerial meeting of the Security Council has emerged as an opening to help revitalize the comprehensive peace process, which is currently at an impasse. The grave events that occurred in Gaza and Lebanon following the abduction of Israeli soldiers highlight the extreme volatility of the situation in that vital region and the risk of a widespread eruption if talks aimed at a comprehensive negotiated settlement continue to languish.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“I thank His Excellency President Denis Sassou Nguesso for his statement. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to a private meeting to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 11.30 am.”
2006-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5448 (2006) · source