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1. “"The Council looks forward to further engagement by the Quartet with the two parties to ensure continued progress in the peace process and the full implementation of the road map and relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002), and 1515 (2003), towards the creation of an independent, viable, democratic and sovereign State of Palestine living side by side with Israel in peace and security. "The Security Council looks forward to the establishment of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/6. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.40 p.m.”

   2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5126 (2005) · source

2. “"The Security Council commends the role being played by Egypt and Jordan in facilitating a successful resumption of dialogue between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority within the framework of the road map. "The Security Council welcomes the initiative of the United Kingdom Government in convening an international meeting in London on 1 March to support Palestinian efforts to prepare the ground for a Viable Palestinian State. The Security Council also welcomes the upcoming Quartet meeting at the ministerial level which will convene in the margins of the London meeting.”

   2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5126 (2005) · source

3. “"The Security Council underlines the understandings reached by the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, in particular that all Palestinians will stop all acts of Violence against all Israelis everywhere and that Israel will cease all its military activities against all Palestinians everywhere. The Security Council calls for the full respect by the parties of their commitments in this regard. "The Security Council recognizes these understandings, along with other recent positive developments, as primary steps towards restoring confidence between the two parties and as a significant opportunity to enhance a new spirit of cooperation and to promote an atmosphere conducive to the establishment of peace and coexistence in the region.”

   2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5126 (2005) · source

4. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on 8 February 2005 and the resumption of direct talks between Prime Minister of Israel Mr. Ariel Sharon and President of the Palestinian Authority Mr. Mahmoud Abbas. The Council expresses its appreciation to President Hosni Mubarak of the Arab Republic of Egypt for the invitation to both parties to the summit and to King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein of Jordan for his participation.”

   2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5126 (2005) · source

5. “I thank Ms. Arbour for her comprehensive briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 4.45 p.m.”

   2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5125 (2005) · source

6. “I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. Before giving the floor to Ms. Arbour to introduce the report of the International Commission of Inquiry, I would like, in my capacity as President of the Security Council, to express my thanks to the Translation Services, which worked so hard to produce such a voluminous report in all of the official languages of the Security Council under extreme time constraints. I am sure that all of my colleagues share my gratitude to the translators and all the others involved with the publication of this document. I now give the floor to Ms. Louise Arbour, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.”

   2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5125 (2005) · source

7. “Members of the Council have before them the following documents: S/2005/60, containing a letter dated 31 January 2005 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council transmitting the report of the International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur, and S/2005/68, containing the report of the Secretary-General on the Sudan. I should also like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to letters dated 8 February 2005 and 23 January 2005 from the Sudan, which will be issued as documents S/2005/77 and S/2005/80, respectively. I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, and invite him to take the floor.”

   2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5125 (2005) · source

8. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Louise Arbour, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. It is so decided. I invite Ms. Arbour to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

   2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5125 (2005) · source

9. “"Consistent with resolution 1546 (2004), the Security Council reaffirms its support for a federal, democratic, pluralist and unified Iraq, in which there is full respect for human rights. It welcomes the international community's support to Iraq and underlines the importance of enhanced and expeditious assistance from all States and relevant international organizations in support of Iraq's further implementation of the political transition process and efforts to achieve national reconciliation, economic reconstruction and stability, in accordance with resolution 1546 (2004)." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under symbol S/PRST/2005/5. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.25 17.171.”

   2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5124 (2005) · source

10. “The Council calls on those who use violence in an attempt to subvert the political process to lay down their arms and participate in the political process. It encourages the Iraqi authorities to engage with all those who renounce violence and to create a political atmosphere conducive to national reconciliation and political competition through peaceful means. "The Security Council stresses the continued importance of Iraq's neighbouring countries and regional organizations in supporting the political process, cooperating with the Iraqi authorities to control transit across Iraq's borders and extending other support for the people of Iraq in their efforts to achieve security and prosperity.”

    2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5124 (2005) · source

11. “"The Security Council reaffirms the leading role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAMI under resolution 1546 (2004) in support of Iraq's own efforts, and as requested by the Government of Iraq, to promote national dialogue and consensus building on the drafting of a national constitution. In this regard, the Council urges the United Nations to prepare itself rapidly and encourages the members of the international community to provide advisers and technical support to the United Nations to help it fulfil this role. "The Security Council condemns, in the strongest possible terms, acts of terrorism in Iraq, which should not be allowed to disrupt Iraq's political and economic transition.”

    2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5124 (2005) · source

12. “"Underlining the importance of the maximum possible participation of all components of Iraqi society in the political process, the Security Council stresses the need for sustained political efforts aimed at making the next steps of the transition, in particular the coming constitutional process, as inclusive, participatory and transparent as possible. The Council welcomes the statements recently made by Iraqi leaders in this regard and strongly encourages the Transitional Government of Iraq and the Transitional National Assembly of Iraq to reach out broadly to all segments of Iraqi society, with a view to promoting genuine political dialogue and national reconciliation and ensuring that all Iraqis are duly represented and have a voice in the political process and the drafting of the Iraqi Constitution.”

    2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5124 (2005) · source

13. “"These elections are an important step for Iraq's political transition, as outlined in Security Council resolution 1546 (2004). The Security Council looks forward to the seating of the Transitional National Assembly and the formation of a new transitional Government of Iraq in the near future. A constitution of Iraq, to be drafted under the authority of the Transitional National Assembly, is expected to be put to a referendum by October 2005 and followed by general elections by December 2005 under the new constitution. The Security Council affirms its continuing support for the Iraqi people in their political transition and reaffirms the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Iraq.”

    2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5124 (2005) · source

14. “"The Security Council commends the Secretary-General and the United Nations for successfully assisting election preparations, including advice and support extended to the Iraqis by the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Iraq, Ashraf Qazi, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, particularly the lead electoral adviser Carlos Valenzuela, the United Nations Electoral Assistance Division and its Director Carina Perelli. The Security Council also appreciates the assistance given by other international actors, including European Union electoral experts. "The Security Council also notes the commendable role played by the Iraqi security forces and the multinational forces-Iraq in providing security to the elections.”

    2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5124 (2005) · source

15. “"The elections took place under difficult conditions, and the Security Council salutes the bravery of the Iraqi people who demonstrated their commitment to democracy, defying the terrorists. The Security Council commends the tens of thousands of Iraqis who ran as candidates, administered the elections, staffed the polls, observed the elections, and provided security. The Security Council gives special recognition to the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq for its fortitude and organizational skill in administering the elections.”

    2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5124 (2005) · source

16. “After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council congratulates the people of Iraq on the successful elections of 30 January 2005. These elections represent a historic moment for Iraq and a positive step in its political transition. In turning out to the polls, Iraqis demonstrated their respect for the rule of law and non-violence. They voted for democracy and full ownership of their affairs. The Security Council commends the Iraqi people for having taken this step to exercise their right to freely determine their own political future and encourages them to continue to do so in moving ahead with their political transition. "The Security Council congratulates the newly-elected coalitions and individuals in these elections.”

    2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5124 (2005) · source

17. “Pursuant to the decision taken at the 5123" meeting of the Security Council, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the representative of Iraq to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Sumaida'ie (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5124 (2005) · source

18. “I thank the . . . . 1 . . discussron of the sub|ect. representative of Iraq for the kind words addresssed to ' me. The meeting rose at 10.45 am.”

    2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5123 (2005) · source

19. “The President (spoke in French): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I would like to welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, at this meeting. At this meeting the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Kieran Prendergast, to whom I now give the floor.”

    2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5123 (2005) · source

20. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Sumaida'ie (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2005-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5123 (2005) · source

21. “"The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to follow closely the situation in Lebanon and to report urgently on the circumstances, causes and consequences of this terrorist act." This statement Will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2005/4. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.10 p.m.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5122 (2005) · source

22. “"The Security Council is concerned by the potential for further destabilization of Lebanon, and expresses hope that the Lebanese people will be able to emerge from this terrible event united and to use peaceful means in support of their long-standing national aspiration to full sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. "The Security Council reaffirms its previous calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate fully and urgently with the Security Council for the full implementation of all relevant resolutions concerning the restoration of the territorial integrity, full sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5122 (2005) · source

23. “"The Council calls on the Lebanese Government to bring to justice the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of this heinous terrorist act and notes the Lebanese Government's commitments in this regard. The Council urges all States, in accordance with its resolutions 1566 (2004) and 1373 (2001), to cooperate fully in the fight against terrorism. "The Security Council is gravely concerned by the murder of the former Prime Minister of Lebanon and its possible impact on ongoing efforts by the people of Lebanon to solidify Lebanon's democracy, including during the upcoming parliamentary elections. Such a terrorist act should not jeopardize the holding of these elections in transparent, free and democratic conditions.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5122 (2005) · source

24. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council received a briefing from the Secretariat on the situation in Lebanon on 15 February 2005. "The Security Council unequivocally condemns the 14 February 2005 terrorist bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and others and caused serious injury to dozens of people, including former Minister Basil Fleihan. "The Security Council expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the people and Government of Lebanon and to the victims and their families.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5122 (2005) · source

25. “Ronny Abraham has been elected as a member of the International Court of Justice for the remainder of the term of office of Judge Guillaume, that is, until 5 February 2009. I should like to congratulate him and to wish him every success in the high office to which he has been elected. I should also like to thank the tellers for their assistance. The Security Council has thus concluded its business for this meeting. The meeting rose at 12.10 p.m.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5121 (2005) · source

26. “I request the Council to remain in session while we wait for the President of the General Assembly to inform the Council of the result of the voting in the Assembly. The President (spoke in French): I should like to inform the members of the Council that I have just received from the President of the General Assembly a letter, which reads, in part, as follows: "I have the honour to inform you that, at the 81st plenary meeting of the General Assembly, held today for the purpose of electing one member of the International Court of Justice, Mr. Ronny Abraham obtained an absolute majority of votes in the General Assembly." As both the Security Council and the General Assembly have agreed on the candidate, the distinguished jurist Mr.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5121 (2005) · source

27. “The Council will remain in session pending receipt of that information. >l<>k* The President (spoke in French): I have now been informed that the ballot papers have been collected in the General Assembly. The counting of the ballots in the Security Council will now begin. The tellers will now count the ballots. As agreed in our consultation, there will be two independent countings of the ballots, one by each teller. >l<>k* The President (spoke in French): The result of the voting is as follows: Number of ballot papers: 15 Number of invalid ballots: 0 Number of valid ballots: 15 Required majority: 8 Number of votes obtained: Mr. Ronny Abraham 15 Accordingly, Mr. Ronny Abraham has obtained the required majority of votes in the Security Council. I shall communicate the result of the vote to the President of the General Assembly in writing.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5121 (2005) · source

28. “The President (spoke in French): May I take it that the Council is now ready to proceed with the election of a member for the International Court of Justice? It is so decided. I request the conference officer to distribute the ballot papers. Members of the Council should place an "X" in the box next to the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. >l<>l<>k The President (spoke in French): Now that all members of the Council have voted, I ask the conference officer to collect the ballot papers. >k>l<* The President (spoke in French): All the ballot papers have been collected. I should like to remind the members of the Council that, as we agreed during our consultations, the ballots will not be counted until it has been verified that the ballot papers in the General Assembly have been collected.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5121 (2005) · source

29. “When a candidate has obtained the required majority of votes, I shall communicate the result to the President of the General Assembly, and I shall request the Council to remain in session, pending the receipt from the President of the General Assembly of the result of the voting in the Assembly. The Council will now proceed to draw lots to select two delegations, excluding Benin, which presides in February, to serve as tellers. >.'<>l<>l< The President (spoke in French): The names of the delegations of Denmark and Romania have been drawn. I request them to appoint one of their members to serve as teller. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Christensen (Denmark) and Mr. Onisii (Romania) acted as tellers.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5121 (2005) · source

30. “When we proceed to the vote, members of the Council will receive a ballot paper containing the name of the candidate. No withdrawal will be accepted once the ballot papers have been distributed. However, it would be possible to withdraw between ballots. Members of the Council will be requested to place an "X" in the box next to the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. Votes may be cast only for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot paper. I should like to remind members of paragraph 15 of the Secretary-General's memorandum (S/2005/51), which specifies that "Each elector may vote for only one candidate". Any ballot paper containing votes for more than one name will be considered invalid.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5121 (2005) · source

31. “I should like to remind the Council that, under article 10, paragraph 1, of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, "Those candidates who obtain an absolute majority of votes in the General Assembly and in the Security Council shall be considered as elected." The required majority in the Security Council is eight votes. Article 15 of the Statute of the Court provides that "A member of the Court elected to replace a member whose term of office has not expired shall hold office for the remainder of his predecessor's term." Accordingly, the member elected to fill the remainder of the term left vacant by the resignation of Judge Gilbert Guillaume will serve until 5 February 2009. The voting will be held by secret ballot.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5121 (2005) · source

32. “The Security Council has before it the following documents: S/2005/50, which contains the nomination of a candidate by national groups of States parties to the Statute of the International Court of Justice; and S/2005/52, which contains the curriculum vitae of the candidate. I should like to inform the Council that, after the expiration of the deadline for submission of nominations, the Secretariat has been informed that the German, Honduran, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Swiss and Uruguayan national groups nominated Mr. Ronny Abraham as a candidate. The Security Council also has before it a memorandum by the Secretary-General, contained in document S/2005/51, describing the present composition of the Court and setting out the procedure to be followed in the conduct of the election.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5121 (2005) · source

33. “I should like to recall that at its 5070th meeting, on 4 November 2004, the Security Council adopted resolution 1571 (2004), by which it decided that the election to fill the vacancy in the International Court of Justice should take place on 15 February 2005 at a meeting of the Security Council and at a meeting of the General Assembly at its fifty-ninth session. This morning, the Security Council and the General Assembly will proceed independently with the election, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Statute of the Court, for the purpose of filling the vacancy which occurred on 11 February 2005 owing to the resignation of Judge and former President of the Court, Mr. Gilbert Guillaume of France.”

    2005-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5121 (2005) · source

34. “I thank Mr. Baba Gana Kingibe for his statement and for the kind words he addressed to me. On behalf of the members of the Council, I thank Mr. Ali Othman Taha, First Vice-President of the Sudan; Mr. John Garang de Mabior, Chairman of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army; Mr. Jan Pronk, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Sudan; and Mr. Baba Gana Kingibe, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union in the Sudan, for having accepted the Council's invitation and for sharing their views on the situation in the Sudan. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.10 p.m.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

35. “I now give the floor to the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union in the Sudan, His Excellency Mr. Baba Gana Kingibe.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

36. “I thank Mr. John Garang de Mabior for his statement. In accordance with the understanding reached in prior consultations, and under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I give the floor to Mr. Jan Pronk, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for the Sudan and head of the peace support operation.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

37. “We urge all the parties to resume the Abuja talks in good faith. The Council welcomes the decision of the Government of the Sudan to appoint Vice-President Taha as leader of its negotiating team in Abuja. We urge Vice-President Taha to assume that new responsibility with the same determination that he demonstrated during the north-south negotiations. We also call on Mr. Garang to use all of his influence in Darfur to ensure speedy progress in the Abuja talks. I give the floor to the First Vice-President of the Sudan, His Excellency Mr. Ali Othman Taha.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

38. “Both parties should contribute to the establishment of a strong, cooperative relationship. I would like to thank Mr. Kingibe, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union in the Sudan, and his team for their commitment and offer them our encouragement. We urge them to do their utmost to optimize coordination with the United Nations mission on the ground. The Council calls on all the parties to cooperate fully with the African Union mission with a view to ensuring its freedom of movement and safety in all areas of Darfur. In the absence of political progress, the situation in Darfur can only further deteriorate. Such a further deterioration would be in no one's interest, as it could jeopardize the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and put the future of the country at great risk.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

39. “The members of the Security Council support the Secretary-General's recommendation that the United Nations mission under consideration cooperate with the African Union, support its efforts and promote and support efforts to resolve the ongoing conflicts in the Sudan, especially in Darfur, in close collaboration with the African Union. The mission must strengthen the comprehensive role that the African Union is playing in the Sudan. We encourage international donors to further support the African Union's efforts, as appropriate. The Council stands ready to support arrangements which might allow the United Nations mission to provide the logistical and administrative support that the African Union may require. The Council hopes the United Nations operation and the African Union mission in Darfur will liaise closely with each other.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

40. “The Council unreservedly endorses the constructive and crucial role that the African Union continues to play in the efforts of the international community to put an end to the terrible conflict in Darfur. The African Union mission in Darfur must confront very difficult circumstances to ensure its military protection and observer role on the ground. Its ongoing participation and commitment, as well as the political role that it is playing in facilitating the negotiations in Abuja, are of the utmost importance. We continue to offer the African Union our fullest support in that regard.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

41. “We call on all the parties to put an immediate end to the violence and to attacks against civilians. The Council condemns unreservedly the serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law committed in Darfur. The Council is determined to tackle impunity and to bring the perpetrators of those crimes to justice. The Security Council again underscores the vital role that human rights monitors play in Darfur. We are firmly convinced that measures must be taken to rapidly increase the number of monitors and to establish a system for documenting and addressing abuses. Given the range of United Nations agencies involved in protection activities, the Council believes that the Special Representative of the Secretary- General must direct and coordinate such activities in a vigorous manner.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

42. “The continuing violations of these binding agreements seriously call into question the parties' commitment to finding a peaceful solution to the crisis. The continuing attacks on civilians, the targeting of humanitarian workers and the attacks against African Union observers are absolutely unacceptable. It is essential to put an end to such attacks and ensure that they do not recur. We urge the Sudanese authorities at all levels, as well as all the rebels, to fully comply with the demands set forth in Security Council resolutions 1556 (2004), 1564 (2004) and 1574 (2004). Council members are appalled by the serious crimes committed in Darfur in violation of international law, described in the report of the International Commission of Inquiry.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

43. “It would play a vital role in helping to promote national reconciliation. The Security Council remains deeply concerned about the situation in Darfur. Every effort must be made to optimize the positive impact that we expect the north-south Peace Agreement to have on the conflict in Darfur. We urge all the parties to work towards a comprehensive and lasting political settlement and, in particular, rapidly to adopt a declaration of principles, in order to put an end to the ongoing conflict as quickly as possible. The Council expresses its disapproval with regard to the ceasefire violations and the continuing acts of violence in Darfur, particularly those reported in recent weeks. It reaffirms the commitments undertaken by the parties to the N'djamena Ceasefire Agreement of 8April and the Abuja Protocols of 9 November.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

44. “The Council has already called for reconstruction and development assistance, in particular by endorsing the initiative of the Government of Norway to convene a donors conference in Oslo to address the issue of the mobilization of resources to this end, provided that the parties fulfil all of their commitments. In the same spirit, Council members are starting work on a draft resolution with a view to thoroughly addressing all aspects of the situation in the Sudan, in particular to determining ways and means of establishing a United Nations peace support operation to help implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. The peacekeeping operation, to be established under Chapter VI of the Charter, would be an integrated mission with a wide range of components designed to meet the current needs of the Sudan.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

45. “We stress the need for all parties to act in such a way as to promote genuine national ownership of the peace process. The Security Council welcomes the sense of ownership demonstrated by the Sudanese parties in the achievement of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. The Council expects them to demonstrate the same sense of ownership in its implementation. For its part, the Security Council is fully aware of the great responsibility that the international community must assume in helping the Sudanese parties to remain on their chosen path. The Council is determined to take appropriate measures to encourage the international community to support and consolidate the peace process and to enable it to play its role.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

46. “We congratulate all parties that contributed to the successful completion of the Naivasha negotiation process, in particular the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for its constructive mediation. The Council believes that every effort should be made to maintain the present momentum and to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement so as to achieve genuine national reconciliation. We welcome the speedy ratification of the Agreement by the Sudanese National Assembly. This is a moment of great opportunity. All the people of the Sudan should take advantage of this opportunity to set the country on the path towards a firm and lasting peace. It is of the utmost importance that all the parties be determined to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in good faith.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

47. “I also welcome Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union in the Sudan. I further welcome the presence among us of Mr. Jan Pronk, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for the Sudan. At the outset I would like to stress the commitment of the Council to the sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity of the Sudan. No effort should be spared to help the Sudanese people regain their unity. The 9 January signing of the north-south Comprehensive Peace Agreement was indeed a historic moment for the Sudan. Vice-President Taha and Mr. Garang, we highly appreciate your invaluable role in the achievement of that Agreement.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

48. “We are honoured to recognize the presence of the Secretary-General at this important public meeting on the situation in the Sudan. Your presence among us, Mr. Secretary-General, demonstrates once again your sincere commitment to achieving a settlement of the conflict in the Sudan. I should add that this meeting is occurring on your initiative, and we thank you for that. On behalf of the Security Council, I thank our guests, First Vice-President Ali Othman Taha and Mr. John Garang, for having accepted our invitation to come to New York for a direct and open discussion as key actors in the complex situation prevailing in the Republic of the Sudan at this critical stage of its development. I warmly welcome them.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

49. “Members have before them the following documents: report of the Secretary-General on the Sudan pursuant to paragraphs 6, 13 and 16 of Security Council resolution 1556 (2004), paragraph 15 of Security Council resolution 1564 (2004) and paragraph 17 of Security Council resolution 1574 (2004), dated 4February 2005, document S/2005/68; report of the Secretary-General on the Sudan submitted pursuant to Security Council resolutions 1547 (2004) and 1574 (2004), document S/2005/57; and photocopies of a letter dated 31 January 2005 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the English-language version of the report of the International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur, which will be issued under the symbol 8/2005/60. I shall now make a statement on behalf of the members of the Security Council.”

    2005-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5120 (2005) · source

50. “Pursuant to the invitation extended by the Council, I invite His Excellency Mr. Baba Gana Kingibe, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union in the Sudan, to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Baba Gana Kingibe. The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

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