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lines on the record: 52
first: 2012-12-20
most recent: 2015-12-15
sittings or episodes: 10
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“We are encouraged by reports coming out of Vienna today that indicate that the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has adopted a final resolution, completing the Agency's probe of Iran's nuclear programme. That is another crucial step in the implementation of the Iranian nuclear agreement. We look forward to implementation day, at which time the Security Council sanctions imposed on Iran will be lifted. We commend the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) for his effective leadership and assure him of our continued support.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“I also thank Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi for his briefing. Nigeria welcomes the entry into force of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on 18 October, which is a major step in the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). In our view, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action provides a clear road map for the implementation of the agreement by Iran and the P5+1 with regard to the Iranian nuclear programme. It is our hope that that will lead to a resolution of all outstanding issues. We would like to reiterate our support for the agreement and urge the parties to implement it in a transparent manner and in good faith.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“We urge them to remain engaged in the situation until it stabilizes, and call on the authorities to take steps to ensure the establishment of an effective system for the adequate coordination of relief efforts in the region.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7576 (2015) · source
“We therefore urge the parties to take care not to expose civilians to unacceptable risks. Nigeria is also concerned about the humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, many civilians in Donetsk and Luhansk continue to endure limited or no access to humanitarian assistance. We urge the authorities to remove the bureaucratic impediments to the work of humanitarian actors in order to facilitate the delivery of much-needed assistance. On the same subject, we applaud the efforts of the United Nations and other humanitarian actors to address the challenges in eastern Ukraine.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7576 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank the briefers - Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson, Mr. Simonovie, Mr. John Ging and Ambassador Apakan - for their informative remarks. We have been following the developments in Ukraine very closely and are concerned by the tenuous peace prevailing in the country. In our View, the package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements of February 2015 provide a concise and clear road map for settling the situation in Ukraine. That is why we urge the parties to abide by their obligations under the agreements in order to achieve the objectives of the ceasefire. Reports of indiscriminate shelling of populated areas are a matter of concern to us. That endangers the lives of civilians and exacerbates the humanitarian situation.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7576 (2015) · source
“In closing, we reiterate our call on the parties to the conflict in Darfur to resolve their differences in the most peaceful manner in order to preserve the lives of innocent civilians. Experience shows that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Darfur. A return to normalcy and a resumption of economic activities will be in the interest of the people, for development can only thrive where peace prevails.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“We call on armed actors to refrain from all acts of violence against civilians and to cease all forms of violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law. In the same vein, we believe that safe and unhindered access must be granted to humanitarian agencies and personnel to facilitate the timely delivery of assistance to those in need. On recent judicial activities, we see merit in an engagement between the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the African Union. We believe that robust dialogue could bridge understanding gaps between their differing perspectives. In this connection, it is our view that the President of the Assembly of States parties to the ICC could play a key role in facilitating understanding between the ICC and the African Union.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“We believe that this is attributable to the escalation of the armed conflict. We expect that the deployment of troops by the Government of the Sudan to act as a buffer between the southern Rizeigat and Ma'alia tribes in Darfur will ease tensions between the two communities. Mediation efforts should however be intensified and must seek to address the root causes of the conflict for sustainable peace. While preferring suggestions designed to achieve lasting peace in Darfur, Nigeria condemns the sexual crimes against women, attacks against the peacekeepers of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and the alleged abductions of humanitarian aid workers.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“I thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda for underlining the salient dimensions of the judicial activities undertaken by her Office. We are encouraged by its continued monitoring and reporting on trends that could potentially constitute crimes under the Rome Statute. Such preventive initiatives in our view will serve as deterrents against impunity and send a clear message that violators will be held accountable for their actions. Nigeria is concerned about the increased violence and insecurity in Darfur, which has contributed significantly to the increase in the number of internally displaced persons in that part of the country. It is disconcerting that since the Prosecutor's last report (see S/PV.7337) in December 2014, there have been 500 incidents of alleged crimes resulting in approximately 1,200 violent deaths.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“The Mission staff's distinctive accomplishments and invaluable contribution to the concerted global efforts to restore democracy, peace and stability in Afghanistan will endure eternally.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“It is our expectation that the discussions centred on regional cooperation will address both security challenges and the Afghan peace process and will also prioritize regional economic activity as part of collective security. Through that cooperation, the international community has demonstrated its commitment to and support for peace and prosperity in Afghanistan. Afghanistan stands at the threshold of transformation. The international community must be eternally vigilant to make certain that the transformation is to peace, security and, indeed, genuine reconciliation and development. In that formidable endeavour, we commend Special Representative Nicholas Haysom for his inspiring leadership ofthe United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“We are encouraged by the success of the border liaison offices in the seizure of narcotics, but believe that more can be accomplished to strengthen those gains with the support of the international community. On regional cooperation, we welcome the active engagement of Afghanistan with its neighbours, especially in overcoming counter-terrorism challenges and combating trafficking in drugs, arms and humans and organized crime. We also welcome the activities under the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process. Both developments reaffirm the commitment of regional partners to Afghanistan's stability, economic development, territorial integrity and sovereignty.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“As the Afghan National Security Forces strive to ensure peace throughout the country, we call on anti-Government elements to refrain from attacks that deliberately target civilians, to lay down their weapons and to respond positively to President Ghani Ahmadzai's offer to negotiate an inclusive peace in the higher interests of the country. Illicit drug production and trafficking in Afghanistan remain a major concern. It is not only a major source of terrorist financing, but its links with criminal activities also undermine the rule of law. Nigeria commends the efforts of the Afghan law-enforcement agencies to eradicate drug crops; those efforts have been strengthened by the improved coordination of efforts among law-enforcement agencies and the improved capability of the police to conduct operations.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“Political and economic activities can thrive only in a peaceful environment. We are therefore encouraged by the recent NATO initiatives to ensure continuous support for the Afghan National Security Forces post-2015. We expect that it will stand the Forces in good stead and gradually build their capacity to successfully respond to security threats. Yesterday's violence and the attack on the Parliament Building today only endanger lives and widen the gap between negotiation, inclusiveness and the use of force.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“Challenges, such as institutional capacity and structural deficiencies, can be more readily surmounted with the assistance of the international community. That is why we are encouraged by the agreement on the International Monetary Fund programme designed to secure the Government longer- term access to financial support. We know that some progress has been made in developing the private sector. However, more effort is required to promote vibrant entrepreneurial activity. In addition to international assistance, the private sector must also play a part in the economic recovery of Afghanistan. Foreign investment will be vital to stimulating economic growth in the country. The Government should therefore exert more effort towards improving the investment climate in order to attract more foreign capital.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“No less significant is his steadfast commitment to electoral reform, which is essential to the long-term peace and security of the country. The Government's decision to restore the faith of the people in the democratic process is highly commendable. In our view, the establishment of the Commission on Electoral Reform signals an intent to address fundamental issues of governance in consonance with the provisions of the political agreement of 21 September 2014. In addition to electoral reforms, we believe that transparency, accountability and inclusive governance are other dimensions that must be addressed in order to achieve enduring peace and security in Afghanistan. That must go hand in hand with the promotion of economic growth in order to effectively address the prevailing economic situation.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening this very important and timely debate. I would like to thank Mr. Nicholas Haysom for his briefing and Ambassador Tanin for a very perceptive outlook on his country's progress. Afghanistan continues to make significant progress towards post-conflict recovery. The appointment of all ministers and the formalization of the Office of the Chief Executive and other key offices are notable achievements. Indeed, the development and implementation of lOO-day plans for each ministry have certainly given the necessary momentum to the realization of the national objectives. That progress can be given further impetus by the Government with an acceleration of its reform agenda. We welcome President Ghani Ahmadzai's efforts in not only advancing the rights of Afghan women but also empowering them.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“In addition, we want to encourage the Committee to explore other forms of assistance that would ensure reporting under the resolution. That would be accelerated by the continuing collaboration between its Group of Experts and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. Through regional offices, it is possible to engage and assist Member States on the submission of their initial reports.”
2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source
“The decision of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) to strengthen its cooperation with other Committees, as well as with international, regional and subregional organizations, will no doubt enhance the achievement of its mandate. A multidimensional approach, as exemplified in the collaboration with the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, will serve as a viable means for achieving the objective of the resolution. In our view, reporting remains a vital element of the Committee's work. As it commences its comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), we expect that concrete steps will be taken to achieve the goal of promoting the universality of the submission of first reports by States that have yet to do so.”
2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source
“With regard to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, we reiterate the need for all States to continue to take resolute and effective measures to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their means of delivery, in consonance with the essence of resolution 1540 (2004). In our collective quest for the maintenance of international peace and security, we must intensify our efforts to ensure that non-State actors, including terrorists, are prevented from acquiring weapons of mass destruction. We believe that the goal of non-proliferation will be incrementally attained when requests for assistance are matched by commensurate offers.”
2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source
“Nigeria remains steadfastly committed to United Nations counter-terrorism efforts. That is why President Mohammedu Buhari, in his capacity as the Chair of the African Union Peace and Security Council, on 13 June underscored Nigeria's commitment to comprehensively address the scourge of global terrorism. He also provided assurances that the campaign against the menace of the Boko Haram insurgency would be conducted in consonance with extant human rights and humanitarian law. We welcome the country visits undertaken by the Counter-Terrorism Committee, which have not only provided vital information but have also ensured effective gap assessments. Indeed, we expect that they will contribute immensely to the work ofthe Committee. We look forward to the Committee's proposed follow- up visits in October.”
2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source
“I thank Ambassadors Murmokaite, Van Bohemen and Oyarzun Marchesi for their insightful briefings. Nigeria notes with appreciation the wide range of actions taken in the past six months by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism, with the support of other United Nations counter-terrorism bodies, particularly the Executive Directorate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. Such efforts have bolstered international capability and capacity to fight the menace of terrorism. Indeed, the three reports rendered by the Committee this year will not only enhance ongoing efforts by Member States in the implementation of resolution 2178 (2014), but will also help combat the disturbing phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters.”
2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source
“We also condemn the indiscriminate attacks on residential areas, car bombings and suicide attacks targeting civilians. Those committing grave crimes such as torture, illegal detention, abductions and executions must be held accountable. We welcome the commitment of the Libyan authorities to bring perpetrators to justice and encourage them to continue to work with the ICC to that end.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source
“We appreciate the difficulty presented by the challenging situation in Libya to the work of the Court and call on the people of Libya to embrace dialogue and work together for the establishment of a Government of national unity. This, we believe, is a critical first step in stabilizing the country and ending the impunity of militias and armed groups. Nigeria notes with deep concern the crimes allegedly committed by the different parties in Libya since February 2011. This can be attributed in part to the current power and security vacuum in the country, which has created space for terrorist groups and militias to operate virtually unrestricted. We condemn in the strongest terms the brutal killings by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham and other terrorist groups.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source
“Concerning the case against SaifAl-Islam Gaddafi, we note that the decision of the Pre-trial Chamber upheld by the Appeals Chamber as to the admissibility of his case. Libya as a State party to the Rome Statute has an obligation to surrender him to the Court. In the case of Abdullah Al-Senussi, we note the conclusion of the Court that there are currently no new facts emerging from his ongoing trial in Libya to support a reversal of the Court's decision that the case is inadmissible. We welcome the decision of the Court to continue to monitor the case against Mr. Al-Senussi and its concern about how it may be affected by the situation in Libya. With regard to ongoing investigations of crimes committed by militias and armed groups in Libya, we are concerned that progress has been hampered by the situation in Libya and lack of resources.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source
“We too thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her presentation of the ninth report of her Office to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). On matters pertaining to cooperation, we are pleased to note that the Libyan Prosecutor-General's Office has been cooperating with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the key areas identified in the report under consideration. We welcome the successful outcome of the working meetings held in November and December 2014. It is our expectation that this will strengthen judicial cooperation between the ICC and the Libyan authorities, and we encourage the two parties to continue to work together with a view to ending impunity in Libya.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source
“That is crucial to safeguard the Council's credibility and helping to maintain its important role in the promotion and maintenance of international peace and security.”
2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source
“In certain situations, sanctions not involving the use of force, such as asset freezes and travel bans, can be a useful tool for the Security Council. Experience shows that they have indeed been instrumental in helping to fulfil mandates. There are also situations where sanctions have not quite achieved their purpose. A case in point is Guinea-Bissau. The sanctions regime in that case should be given more impetus, for example by appointing a panel of experts to monitor and report on the sanctions' effectiveness. From a cost-benefit perspective, sanctions are a relatively low-cost option when considered against deploying peacekeeping operations. However, their effectiveness is compromised when regimes are not complied with. It is therefore essential that the Council ensure strict compliance with such regimes at all times.”
2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source
“We acknowledge the positive contributions of the Governments of Australia, Finland, Germany, Greece and Sweden in facilitating the review of United Nations integration and coordination of sanctions to achieve that objective. We are confident that the assessment undertaken of current sanctions practices will provide a springboard for the development of practical, policy-oriented options that will enhance their implementation. It is clear that a one-size-fits-all approach will not be effective, and that sanctions regimes must be tailored to address specific situations. The Council must therefore, through the various panels of experts, assess the situation on the ground with a View to identifying ways to engender compliance.”
2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source
“By focusing on spoilers, targeted sanctions have contributed to the avoidance of unintended adverse side effects of broad sanctions on the most vulnerable segments of targeted countries. That effort to avoid collective punishment has enabled the Council to demonstrate its responsiveness to the human rights and humanitarian dimensions of its decisions. To ensure that sanctions remain an effective component of the Council's toolkit to promote post- conflict stabilization, it is imperative that all actors involved in their implementation continue to adapt to the intricacies of the new threats to international peace and security. That implies that new partnerships and, in some cases, new strategies may be required to ensure effectiveness.”
2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source
“The evolving landscape in the approach to the maintenance of international peace and security has necessitated a commensurate modification of the imposition of measures to discourage the perpetration of conflict. The 15 United Nations sanctions regimes currently in place are designed to effectively achieve conflict resolution, non-proliferation, counter-terrorism, democratization and the protection of civilians. On their own, however, they have been assessed as insufficient to induce compliance with Security Council resolutions. As sanctions regimes have become more targeted within the context of intra-State conflicts, the adverse humanitarian impacts of broad sanctions and a lack of precision has been, in our opinion, successfully surmounted.”
2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important briefing to examine how the United Nations system can work concertedly to give greater effect to the sanctions decisions made by the Security Council. My delegation appreciates the excellent concept note you have provided to guide our discussions today (S/2014/793, annex). I also thank our briefers, Under-Secretary-General Feltman and Mr. Jiirgen Stock, for their valuable and informative insights. Sanctions are a useful conflict-management tool and play an important role in ensuring compliance with our collective security architecture, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source
“The task of rebuilding will indeed be very daunting, particularly in the light of the economic recession currently gripping the country. The challenges facing the Government of Ukraine are enormous. The yearning for the restoration of law, order and security, on the one hand, and the arduous task of combating the armed separatist groups, on the other, cannot be overemphasized. Nigeria reaffirms that only a cessation of hostilities and the return to dialogue can present an opportunity for the redress of the humanitarian situation. To that end, we believe that the recommendations contained in the report, which stressed the imperative for the entrenchment of the rule of law, accountability and the administration ofjustice, are central to the sustainability of peace, security and development in Ukraine.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“In that connection, we acknowledge the purposeful and spirited engagement of the United Nations in the efforts to re-establish order and stability in Ukraine. It should continue to play a pivotal role in resolving the crisis. Nigeria supports all efforts that would result in the easing of tensions and propel the parties towards a peaceful settlement. On the economic impact of the crisis, we note the crippling effects of the recession in Donetsk and Luhansk, which, if not properly addressed, could have a severe impact on the rest of the country. The region, which is the hub of industrial enterprise and mining, has been harshly affected. Factories and businesses have shut down. Public utilities have been damaged, gas reserves have been exhausted and there is a shortage of water and medical supplies.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“The Government of Ukraine should work stridently to establish a unified registration system for internally displaced persons and exempt humanitarian assistance from taxation. It should also ratify the United Nations- Government customs agreement that would facilitate the entry of humanitarian workers and goods to the region. The parties to the conflict must exercise restraint. They must respect the Charter of the United Nations, work on the basis of consensus, show commitment to compromising and seek a comprehensive settlement through peaceful means. We reiterate our call on Member States with influence to work assiduously and to use the existing bilateral and multilateral instruments in resolving the crisis. For its part, the international community should do more to promote peace and dialogue.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“Rather, as we have observed, since the conflict began, that will only exacerbate the political and humanitarian situation and continue to take a toll on innocent civilians. Undoubtedly, efforts by the Government to regain control of the rebel-controlled territories have come at a huge cost in terms of civilian casualties and the destruction of vital infrastructure. It has also led to a rapid escalation of hostilities. We therefore urge the Government to ensure full application of international human rights norms and guarantees. In the face of the rising number of internally displaced persons (IDPs), we urge all sides to allow free and safe movement of the population. We also reiterate our call for an effective preparedness mechanism that will alleviate any challenges that IDPs might be exposed to, particularly as the winter approaches.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Ivan Simonovie for his briefing. The fourth report of the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine presents a worrying depiction of the deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation in the eastern part of the country. It gives an account of extensive breakdown of public utilities as well as a mass exodus of citizens. The intensified clashes between the Ukrainian military and rebel forces over the past few days indicate a collapse of the rule of law, which has led to grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. To address the humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine, the parties to the conflict must engage in direct dialogue with the aim of resolving their differences. There can be no military solution to the conflict.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“We also pledge our continued support to Special Envoy Said Djinnit as he assumes the mantle of leadership of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“Nigeria commends MONUSCO for its continued logistical, political and technical support to the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is pertinent to point out that MONUSCO's reconfiguration process should not, by virtue of pursuing efficiency in terms of resource deployment, impede the implementation ofresolution 2147 (2014). In that regard, it is essential that the execution of Council mandates be facilitated by adequate resource allocation. Finally, Nigeria pays tribute to Special Envoy Mary Robinson for her very active engagement in the peace process in the Great Lakes region. Her efforts have led to the present level of progress in the region, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“We remain supportive of the continued diplomatic efforts in Kinshasa between the team of special envoys, including those from the African Union, the European Union, the United States, and the relevant stakeholders, for the implementation of the key objectives of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework Agreement. We also welcome the holding of the seventh meeting of the Technical Support Committee of the Regional Oversight Mechanism in Goma in May, designed to assess progress on the implementation of the regional action plan. Both initiatives are intended to give impetus to the promotion of peace, security and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region and they enjoy our full support.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“We nevertheless take positive note of the initiatives of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo in creating a mixed commission to manage the humanitarian situation caused by the movement of citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from the Republic of the Congo. We urge the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to continue to pursue mutual beneficial arrangements with other regional actors in mitigating any humanitarian concerns emanating from conflicts in the region.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“In the interim, we support the joint discussion between the Congolese defence Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo and the Uganda People's Defence Force towards neutralizing threats emanating from the Allied Democratic Forces armed group in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We anticipate similar actions between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other Governments of neighbouring countries in order to completely eliminate threats posed by armed groups in the region. On the humanitarian dimension, we note the decline in the number of internally displaced persons from 2.9 million to 2.6 million. More, however, remains to be done to further reduce that figure and to ameliorate the conditions of so many people who remain vulnerable to various threats and human rights abuses.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“Nigeria shares the aspirations of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to assume full responsibility for the stabilization and reconstruction of liberated areas. The effective implementation of all aspects of that initiative, including the establishment of Government structures at all levels, is critical for the consolidation of State authority. The activities of armed groups continue to constitute both security and humanitarian challenges in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We therefore welcome the attention of elements of the Forces democratiques de libe'ration du Rwanda- Forces Combattantes Abacunguzi to disarm and embrace dialogue and negotiations. We encourage the Government of Democratic Republic of the Congo, in partnership with MONUSCO, to facilitate the disarmament process.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“Security sector reform is increasingly being recognized as an important vehicle for supporting the security and safety of the State and its people. That is why we applaud the robust efforts of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in reforming its police sector. We consider initiatives in that area as essential to consolidating State authority and we encourage the Government to mobilize adequate resources in orderto enable similar reforms of the defence sector. We believe that once that is accomplished, the process of establishing a rapid reaction force to assume the functions of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) will be facilitated.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“The Democratic Republic of the Congo has demonstrated its firm commitment to the success of the electoral process, which is critical to peace and stability in the country. The internal processes, such as the proposed amendments to the Constitution and reform of the judiciary, will serve as confidence-building measures to engender broad-based participation in the process. Such reforms must therefore attract the support of all the relevant stakeholders. Other proposed reforms relating to adjudication on genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes against civilians should be predicated not only on constitutional provisions but should also be in consonance with the relevant international instruments.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“I welcome and thank you, Sir, for taking the time to preside over this important meeting. I would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Martin Kobler and Special Envoy Mary Robinson for their briefings. I wish to thank His Excellency Mr. Joao Goncalves Lourenco for his statement. I also acknowledge the presence of other ministers who have set aside time to participate in this discussion. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has made remarkable progress in overcoming decades of violence and instability. Recent developments further offer the hope that enduring solutions will yield dividends in the search for permanent peace in the country. The sustained engagement of the international community will be required to complete that process.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“It requires a comprehensive and integrated strategy responsive to needs and priorities, as well as the long-term commitment of all actors at the national, regional and international levels. It is in this consideration that Nigeria has endeavoured to actively support post-conflict peacebuilding processes in the West African subregion. As a member of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission, we remain committed to supporting integrated peacekeeping strategies for sustainable peace and development. It is our fervent hope that this debate will provide new insights on impetus for enhancing post-conflict peacebuilding activities. We are also determined to work in concert with other stakeholders to make its impact positively felt.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“Women play a crucial role in economic recovery, social cohesion and political legitimacy. Best practices can be replicated in the deployment of gender expertise in conflict and post-conflict contexts. We therefore call for greater women's participation in peace and post-conflict processes. Threats to peace have cross-border implications and linkages, often requiring broader efforts and mechanisms at the regional and subregional levels. That is not only true of conflicts in West Africa, but is the case in most regions of the world. For that reason, we would like to emphasize the need to pay due attention to the regional dimensions of peacebuilding. Peacebuilding cannot be achieved using a short-term strategy.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“Nigeria commends the steps taken by the Peacebuilding Support Office to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Peacebuilding Fund. The Peacebuilding Fund's third high-level stakeholders meeting of 29 November was a huge success. That laudable effort must be complemented by exploring other options for longer- term financing. Closely related to this is the need for greater accountability, monitoring and evaluation of peacebuilding projects and programmes, and to assist countries on the peacebuilding agenda to develop a mechanism of internal tax collection to boost their revenue basis. Nigeria is particularly encouraged by the increased attention to the important role of women in peacebuilding activities through the gender promotion initiative.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“Indeed, a comprehensive approach to peacebuilding requires partnership, consistency and coherence among the various actors. Our individual and collective commitment to the activities of the Peacebuilding Commission must be supportive and results-oriented. The commitment of members must extend beyond mere interests; it should also be reflected in our desire to share experiences and provide technical and financial contributions. Resources and funds are very critical factors for successful peacebuilding in countries emerging from conflicts. Therefore, the commitment of Member States should be reflected in their willingness to make financial contributions, as well as to share their experiences and provide technical assistance.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source