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Al-Nasser

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“There have also been initiatives aimed at ending the detention of and trafficking in children. Special attention has also been given to rape or other forms of serious sexual violence, especially against girls. We welcome all of those achievements. In that regard, we would like to commend UNICEF and the Special Representative for their persistent efforts to implement resolution 1612 (2005). Although we are pleased at all those results and the progress made, we are not yet fully satisfied. I am confident that we all believe that more needs to be done. Thousands of children in many countries continue to be the victims of unspeakable atrocities, deplorable suffering and abhorrent violations. We certainly owe them all a better future.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“Oling Olang of Save the Children for the efforts they are making in that respect. The issue of children and armed conflict is now on the radar of the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Peacebuilding Commission as well as on the agenda of UNICEF and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and other key United Nations agencies and entities. This global focus is indeed heartening and encouraging, and concrete steps have been taken. We are acutely aware of the fact that this vital issue is one of unprecedented scope and depth. We have raised the visibility of perpetrators. There now exist concrete and time-bound action plans to put an end to the recruitment of children and to ensure their release, as well as national legislations criminalizing the recruitment and use of child soldiers.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): Mr. President, allow me at the outset to express our deep gratitude to you for having convened this important meeting and for the outstanding work done by your delegation, which holds the presidency of the Council for this month. It is also my great pleasure to express our appreciation to the Government of France and to Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, whose commitment to this issue is solid and praiseworthy. He has brought vigour and vitality to the deliberations of the Working Group. I should like also to pay tribute to Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for her outstanding efforts. Indeed, her Office has undertaken various and commendable tasks. I should like also to commend Ms. Ann Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF, and Mr.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“Based on our firm conviction in the State of Qatar of the Security Council's primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, we will extend, during our presidency of the Council next month, an invitation to convene a ministerial meeting of the Council to consider all possible ways to help achieve sustainable peace in the Middle East, as discussed at the September ministerial meeting, and to put an end to the violence and counter-violence that have been claiming the lives of innocent people in a region where the conflict is as old as Organization itself. We also look forward to the active participation of Council members in providing the momentum that will realize that ambition.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“From this standpoint, we have continued to urge the parties to adopt an approach that encourages the chances of peace. The State of Qatar had lately undertaken diplomatic mediation efforts to reconcile divisions within the Palestinian leadership, because we believe that Palestinian internal stability is a necessary condition for an effective peace process. In this respect, we urge all the parties to provide full support to Palestinian national efforts that seek national reconciliation and the establishment of a government of national unity.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“We are confident that the historical, demographic and geographical ties that exist between the two countries would eventually be the strongest factor in determining the relationship between them. We look forward to addressing the situation of the Syrian Golan Heights, occupied by Israel since 1967, because that issue is an important part of the crisis in the Middle East. Therefore, its resolution will ease general tensions in the region. There is no doubt that direct negotiations between the two sides is the ideal way to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions and to achieve a settlement of the issue. Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): The establishment of peace in the Middle East is one of the issues that directly concerns us in the State of Qatar.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“The devastating war launched by Israel against Lebanon last summer left a very bad impact on stability in the region. In addition to the human and material losses it inflicted on Lebanon, it has affected to a large extent the lives of the citizens of a country that has just emerged from decades of internal conflict. That is why the issue of maintaining the stability, security and sovereignty of Lebanon is of critical importance in the quest for peace and stability in the Middle East. We must also support genuine rapprochement between Lebanon and its neighbour Syria, because close relations between the two sister countries is their only normal and natural condition. Any different situation will not have a beneficial effect on stability in the region as a whole.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“Based on our belief that dialogue is the solution, we were at the forefront of those who called for an open ministerial-level meeting of the Council last September in order to revive the peace process. It is incumbent upon the Council to continue to provide the impetus necessary to move the peace process ahead, including by continuing to hold high-level discussions to highlight the attention that the Council is devoting to this issue. While the Council should play its role, the international community, and in particular the Quartet, is called upon to take specific and concrete steps to revive the stagnant Middle East peace process on all tracks, within the framework of previously reached agreements and on the basis of relevant Security Council resolutions, the terms of reference of the peace process and the Road Map.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“All acts of violence, provocation, incitement and destruction deserve condemnation, regardless of who commits them. While we believe that a lasting and comprehensive settlement is within reach, we also believe that it can come about only through dialogue. Violence has proved its futility, in resolving this crisis, as it has in other cases. The establishment of peace in the Middle East is an issue that directly concerns the Arab States. Based on that understanding, we have continuously urged the parties concerned to pursue an approach that promotes the chances of peace. In this regard, we urge all parties to provide full support for Palestinian national efforts aimed at achieving national reconciliation and at forming a government of national unity.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“That is what prompted us to submit a similar draft resolution to the tenth emergency special session of the General Assembly, on illegal Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory, having earlier requested the resumption of that emergency special session. The draft resolution (A/ES-lO/L.19) garnered the support of the overwhelming majority of Member States, which shows that it was fair and balanced and which confers international legitimacy on its contents. We all recognize, however, that, under the Charter, primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security lies with the Security Council. Therefore, we do not believe that the adoption of a resolution by the General Assembly is sufficient to deal with this issue.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“We firmly condemn that heinous crime, and call for the speedy arrest and trial of those who were responsible. Everyone is fully aware of how grave the situation in the Middle East has become. The region has been troubled since the beginning of the year - a year marked by several serious incidents leading to the current escalation of the situation, especially in Gaza, since early this month. The Council failed to adopt a draft resolution that would have responded to the recent escalation and called for the cessation of violence between the Palestinians and the Israelis. In spite of all of the efforts that we, as sponsors of the draft resolution, made, with a view to reaching a fair and balanced text, the draft resolution never saw the light of day.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): On behalf of the Arab Group, allow me, at the outset, to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this Security Council debate to discuss an issue of high priority for the Council: the situation in the Middle East. I should also like to thank Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for coming to brief the Council on behalf of the Secretary- General. Sad news from the Middle East continues to make headlines. We have just learned the tragic news of the assassination of the Lebanese Minister of Industry, Mr. Pierre Amin Gemayel. We express our condolences to the family of Pierre Gemayel, who was the Victim of a treacherous criminal act, and to the Government and the people of Lebanon.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“The Council's inability to intervene and put an end to the already grave situation in the occupied Palestinian territories will not only result in an escalation of this long-standing conflict but will call into question the credibility of the Security Council with regard to the implementation of the provisions of international law. Peace-loving, innocent people and victims of war continue to hope that the Security Council will shoulder its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Will the day come when the Security Council and the countries concerned take a firm stand in the face of aggression and oppression against the Palestinian people? I wish in conclusion to thank all the Council members that voted in favour of the draft resolution.”
2006-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5565 (2006) · source
“A halfhearted response from the Security Council gives the impression that we are shirking our humanitarian responsibility to protect lives, in particular the lives of innocent children and women and of others who are vulnerable. The image of innocent unarmed civilians killed mercilessly at Beit Hanoun will remain etched in our memories and in the memories of all peace-loving peoples. We must put an end to these massive and flagrant violations of humanitarian law. The Security Council's failure today to do its duty with respect to the deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territories by putting an end to Israeli aggression will lead to the continuation of Israel's aggression and of the cycle of violence.”
2006-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5565 (2006) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): It is well known that, owing to its sense of responsibility with respect to the Palestinian cause, Qatar submitted a balanced draft resolution (S/2006/878) reflecting the views of the majority of Security Council members. In the draft resolution we took account of comments from all States, but the Security Council was nonetheless unable to adopt that balanced text, for reasons with which we are all familiar. We will leave it to peace- loving peoples and States to assess the objectivity that this reflects. On many occasions we have done nothing to protect Palestinian civilians, who desperately need assistance and support from the international community.”
2006-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5565 (2006) · source
“In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America 06-5436]”
2006-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5543 (2006) · source
“Given the fact that the Panel of Experts is an independent body assisting the Committee and must be neutral, transparent and independent of all political influence, my delegation would send the message that the Panel's aberrations can be corrected in the future. It is our hope that all groups of experts working with the sanctions Committee should do so accurately, professionally, transparently and non-selectively so as to maintain the Security Council's credibility before all humanity. In view of the foregoing, my delegation intends to continue its cooperation and to vote in favour of the draft resolution before us in the hope that the Panel of Experts will reform its working methods and work in transparency and professionalism in the future. A vote was taken by Show of hands.”
2006-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5543 (2006) · source
“In dealing with the issue, of Darfur, the Panel of Experts has treated as equals the Government of National Unity - the legitimate Government of the Sudan - and the rebel groups that are hindering the peace process and ignoring the calls of the international community to negotiate and join the agreement, along with a number of other matters that had previously been brought to the attention of the Panel. The Panel, however, has disregarded our concerns and continued to work in a manner that can hardly be described as professional. My delegation respects the technical procedures of the 1591 Committee in reporting and making recommendations to the Security Council after reaching consensus. We would not wish to undermine the work of the Committee or the utility of its work.”
2006-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5543 (2006) · source
“Most importantly, we have repeatedly advised the Panel of Experts and the Committee members to be precise, cautious and professional in addressing the issue of Darfur and its implications for the Sudan as a whole, its people and Government. In the course of several consultations, we expressed our concern as the Panel of Experts hastened to hurl allegations and accusations against individuals, without regard for a number of essential principles. 2 Among these is not to encroach on the jurisdiction of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court with respect to Darfur and not to disregard the results of the investigation. They even went so far as to level accusations at high officials of a sovereign nation without taking sound legal principles into consideration and without respect for protocol.”
2006-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5543 (2006) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): As your presidency approaches its end, Sir, allow me to congratulate you on the great job that you and the members of your delegation have accomplished. The day has been very busy with important activities for the Council, and before we finish with the last item on today's agenda, my delegation should like to commend you on the great flexibility you have demonstrated in maintaining the Council's unity and credibility. I have been most pleased to participate actively with the other members of the Council and to speak repeatedly in the meetings of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan.”
2006-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5543 (2006) · source
“It is our hope that this will lead to finding a permanent, comprehensive solution on all tracks, in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy, which affirm that the only solution that can end the vicious circle of violence and counter-violence is that of ending Israel's occupation of the Arab territories occupied since 1967.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“It has repeatedly been made clear that the only way to put an end to Violence in the Middle East region is through finding a permanent, comprehensive solution to the question of Palestine. The failure to deal objectively and effectively with this crisis and its root causes has led to a great many disturbances and tension in the region, which manifested themselves in the events in Lebanon and those that we are witnessing today in Gaza. Believing in peace as the sole option, the Arab States intend to resubmit the question of the Arab- Israeli conflict to the Security Council next September.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“We will work with all peace-loving States to continue to address this issue, in pursuit of security and stability in Lebanon and throughout the region. As we seek a permanent solution to the situation in Lebanon, we must not lose sight of the events taking place in the occupied Palestinian territories - the core of the Arab-Israeli conflict in the Middle East - including the escalation of military operations and the detention and kidnapping campaigns, whose targets have included members of the Government and of the legislature who were elected by the Palestinian people. This is a blatant Violation of international law, agreements between the two sides and other instruments and norms, and it shows disregard for the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“We also call for reinforcement of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) by increasing its numbers and equipment to enable it to play the role assigned to it, because this is a vital element in the process of implementing resolution 1701 (2006). While we applaud Lebanon's commitment to begin the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) by deploying its armed forces in the south, we are gravely concerned at Israel's deliberate violation of the provisions of the resolution. This obstructs the international community's efforts to establish regional peace and security and to rebuild Lebanon. In spite of that, we still believe in the Security Council's ability to preserve the delicate relative calm and to play an effective and essential role.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“It saddens us that these Violations are taking place as the international community is making a concerted effort to ensure a lasting cessation of hostilities, to provide humanitarian assistance to the targeted population and to returnees, and to rebuild the infrastructure destroyed by this asymmetrical war. In that regard, we cannot fail to state that the ongoing air and sea blockade imposed by Israel against Lebanon impedes efforts by humanitarian agencies to deliver supplies to those who are sorely in need of them. In that light, we call upon the Security Council to assume its responsibility by obliging Israel to immediately lift the blockade imposed against Lebanon.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“The other day, we reviewed the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) (S/2006/670) and warned against the danger of sliding once more into war less than nine days after the ceasefire went into effect. Recent Israeli breaches of the ceasefire, which began with the military land operation last Saturday, and the continuous Israeli air force sorties over Lebanese territory are putting the will and credibility of the international community to the test. Such operations have been occurring intermittently since last Saturday. These developments overshadow the encouraging signs that followed the beginning of compliance with the cessation of hostilities.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me at the outset to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for the great efforts he is making to contain the very grave situation in the Middle East, in the context of the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon provided by resolution 1701 (2006) on the one hand, and of the continuous escalation of military operations in Palestine and their serious repercussions for international peace and security on the other. I wish also to thank Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, for his important briefing on the events that have been unfolding in the region.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“In that respect, my delegation supports the recommendations set out in the report of the Secretary- General on the creation of a mission for a preliminary period of 12 months, until the results of the 2007 elections are known. Reports will be submitted periodically to the Security Council during that time to keep it abreast of the need for reducing or expanding the mission. The international community has learned an important lesson in Timor-Leste with regard to newly independent countries. We must not abandon them in precarious or weakened political and economic situations. We hope that this experience will help us to get down to the serious work of helping Timor-Leste to overcome the crisis.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“The international community worked swiftly to respond to the need to stabilize the situation, provide economic assistance to Timor-Leste, increase investment and create increased opportunities for youth employment. We must continue to focus heavily on reform of the administrative, political and economic institutions and to give the country a healthy and solid new momentum. We therefore reaffirm the important role to be played by the United Nations in the important task of creating of a new mission to work side by side with the Timorese Government, provide advice and expertise in rebuilding Government institutions and establish long-term plans for building a modern State.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“The deteriorating security situation and the generalized chaos demonstrate once again that Timor- Leste sorely needs the assistance of the international community. The crisis in that country is complicated; it involves political, historical, social, economic and institutional issues. The weakness of the political and Government institutions and the great disparity in the performance of several of those institutions led to an unleashing of the crisis. Moreover, the wounds of the past have not yet been healed, while unemployment among young people is rampant. All of this has led to a weakened security situation and chaos. The international response to the security crisis in Timor-Leste was positive and swift. We therefore extend our thanks to all those who sent forces to help stabilize the country at the request of the Timorese Government.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me first of all to thank Mr. Ian Martin, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to Timor-Leste, for his praiseworthy efforts. We would also like to thank him for the important briefing he gave us this morning. I would also like to welcome my friend, Mr. Jose Luis Guterres, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, who is here with us in the Council. I congratulate him on his appointment to his post and wish him every success. Certainly, the circumstances facing Timor-Leste are extremely sensitive. The recent chaos in that country reflects the delicate nature of that explosive situation, given the worsened economic situation and the precariousness of resources, as well as the country's recently gained independence.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“We have reiterated our intention to join in this unity. However, the fact that this draft resolution was submitted at this critical time serves to achieve neither the stability of the region nor the unity of the Council. On the contrary, whether we like it or not, it will only intensify the conflagration in our region. Do we really want to see another volcano erupting in this region? My country, which is not very far away from this area - no more than 200 kilometres from the nuclear reactors - is fully committed to ensuring that the Middle East becomes a nuclear-weapon-free zone. But given the special circumstances surrounding our region, the failure to take on board our concerns and to take account of the issues to which I have just referred will not help us to achieve the unity of the Council to which we all aspire.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5500 (2006) · source
“There is no doubt that this is a legitimate demand that we all are making. However, we do not agree with the submission of this draft resolution at a time when our region is inflamed. We would have seen no harm in waiting a few days so as to exhaust all possible ways and means in order to determine Iran's real intentions and the degree of its willingness to cooperate, particularly since Iran has not rejected the package that was offered to it; it has simply asked for a period of time in which to consider it. This prompts us to ask members of the Council to accede to this request. We have been patient, and, indeed, our Council has waited longer to act on much more burning issues. The State of Qatar is fully committed to the unity of the Council, particularly when it comes to very sensitive issues.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5500 (2006) · source
“Ever since the question of Iran's nuclear programme was brought before the Council, we have repeatedly underscored the importance of finding a political solution to this problem and of giving diplomacy enough time to bring about a peaceful solution. Such a solution can be reached only if all parties concerned show flexibility, wisdom and a sense of responsibility. We are grateful for the efforts made by the six States in order to reach a peaceful solution through offering Iran a comprehensive package. We deem this a bold and commendable step. However, we believe that 06-44964 Iran is also called upon seriously to address the concerns of the international community about the very nature of its nuclear programme, to ensure that it is used exclusively for peaceful purposes.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5500 (2006) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): In life people behave in ways that best suit them. The results of their behaviour are sometimes beneficial, and sometimes negative - which can lead to destruction. The same thing can be said of natural phenomena. When circumstances oblige people to live in a volcanic area, where some volcanoes are actually erupting, some are active and might erupt at any moment, and some are dormant but might suddenly become active, uncertainty prevails because people do not know when such phenomena might occur. In difficult circumstances, therefore, one must act in a manner that takes fully into account the behaviour of human beings. For more than two decades, our region has been surrounded by fires. No sooner does one die down than another breaks out. Troubles and sectarianism fan the flames of such fires.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5500 (2006) · source
“The regrettable situation of children in the Middle East, particularly those in Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territories, represents a test for the new Working Group and its new bureau, which possesses considerable experience. We look forward to hearing from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict about her intended actions vis-a- vis partners on the ground and their potential contribution to increasing the resources currently available.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“Post-conflict peacebuilding requires an integrated framework to provide sustainable education. Educational systems not only educate the young, but also build nations and provide generations with a common identity. The State of Qatar believes that it is of the utmost importance to post-conflict peacebuilding that an investment be made in education to lay the foundations for lasting peace and stamp out the recruitment and use of child soldiers. Moreover, education is essential and should be at the heart of rehabilitation and reintegration. In conclusion, we ought never to forget that children are our greatest hope and most precious resource in rebuilding communities affected by armed conflict and the achievement of peace, security and sustainable development.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“The State of Qatar proposes the following for consideration. First, we should increase coordination between the Working Group and the subsidiary organs of the Council to punish the perpetrators of crimes against children. Secondly, we must increase the number child-protection advisers in peacekeeping operations. Following the success of that first phase in a limited number of regional situations, it is important that such protection be extended to other situations. Thirdly, there is a need to formulate a comprehensive strategy to protect children affected by armed conflict. In that context, it would be appropriate for the Security Council to adopt a new approach or strategic framework focusing on education for the protection of children in armed conflict.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“It is deplorable that children, who are not responsible for the mistakes of adults, should suffer destruction, devastation and displacement. It would be wrong for us to shirk our responsibilities; there is no justification for that. The critical situation in which children, women and families find themselves suffering - including displacement, upheaval and the risks of exploitation and abuse - makes it incumbent upon us to respond promptly to the appeals for relief launched by Lebanon. We recognize the importance of concrete results in the area of vision, awareness and initiatives regarding the question of children affected by armed conflict. We must also think creatively to develop the plan of action and the substantive framework regarding children in armed conflict into concrete initiatives.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“In spite all of that concern, numerous atrocities continue to be committed against children in many parts of the world. Such a situation cannot be ignored. We should accord it greater attention. The current conditions and events impose on us a heavy responsibility vis-a-vis children, especially those who suffer the most. It is our belief that there is no greater suffering than the suffering of innocent children in the massacre that is now taking place in Lebanon. For the past two weeks, children have been subjected to murder and maiming. They have been denied humanitarian relief, and their hospitals and schools have been hit. All of that violates the rights of children under resolution 1612 (2005), the Convention on the Rights of the Child and numerous other international conventions, which time limits do not permit me to cite.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“It is encouraging to see such organizations as the European Union, the Organization of American States, the African Union, the Commonwealth, the G-8, the Economic Community of West African States and others inscribing the question of children in armed conflict on their agendas. The question of children in armed conflict has assumed its proper place in the discussions and consultations of the Security Council, which has adopted several resolutions on the subject that have provided a proper framework that has enabled the international community to make some progress. In that regard, we would like to welcome the plan of action for systematic and comprehensive monitoring, reporting and compliance, which provides for the gathering of objective, accurate and reliable information.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, allow me to express our thanks to the Government of the French Republic and to Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, whose vitality, commitment and passion on this question have enhanced its importance in the Security Council. The Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict has worked diligently since its inception last year and has made progress under the leadership of France. We would also like to pay tribute to Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for her efforts during the short period since she assumed her functions. Her Office on Children and Armed Conflict has undertaken some praiseworthy work.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“However, the continued silence of the Council will only allow the bloodshed to go on, thereby victimizing even more innocent people.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493 (2006) · source
“He has established personal contacts and dispatched a diplomatic team to the region. These are laudable efforts. He also submitted a number of proposals to the Council yesterday with the aim of finding a solution to the crisis. It is our view that some of the Secretary- General's ideas are positive and have purpose and could help in defusing the festering crisis. Yet, we need to coordinate closely with the Government of Lebanon in any resolution regarding the nature and structure of a United Nations presence in that country with respect to that country's sovereignty and internal affairs. The State of Qatar, as a member of the Security Council, has appealed to the Council from the beginning to act promptly to put an immediate end to the bloodshed in Lebanon and to contain the crisis before it becomes a veritable bloodbath.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493 (2006) · source
“It is a fact that Israel, the occupying Power, refuses to respond to the calls of the international community to refrain from pursuing its military aggression. There is no point now in assigning blame to any party. Instead, we would like to diagnose the problem and its root causes, so that we can deal with it before it is too late, before the war escalates beyond the situation that we have today. The attempt to deal with the question by implicating other States, with whose policies we may agree or not, is a call for pouring more fuel on the flames. It is easy to open the gates of hell, but what guarantees our ability to close them and to prevent their fire from scorching everyone? The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Throughout the past week, the Secretary-General has made efforts to mitigate the crisis in that region.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493 (2006) · source
“The terrible humanitarian conditions experienced by civilians, the deteriorating situation of women, children and the elderly, the sick and the handicapped, make it incumbent upon our Council to come to their aid decisively. Justice makes it incumbent on us to hold Israel responsible and to call on it to compensate for all the destruction that has been afflicted upon Lebanon and its people. The situation in Gaza is not very different from that which we described in Lebanon. There, too, we find that military aggression does not spare civilians. Again we find the infrastructure being targeted. However, the humanitarian situation in Gaza was very bad before and has become worse since the hostile actions initiated by the Israeli army in the Strip during the past weeks.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493 (2006) · source
“Have we not seen the bodies of children and old men being lifted out of the ruins? Have we not heard about the bombing of ambulances? History will never be compassionate. Where is our conscience? What has become of our call for respecting human rights, foremost among them the right to life? The Council bears a major responsibility under the Charter, and defusing the crisis makes it imperative that we create the necessary conditions, because conditions do not create themselves. How long will the doors of our Council remain closed while the children of Lebanon knock on them and all peace- loving peoples call upon it to act? Stop the bloodbath!”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493 (2006) · source
“Three days ago, the Office of the Coordinator of Humanitarian Affairs held a briefing to determine the requirements for facing the deteriorating situation in Lebanon. What kind of equipment was requested? The result of the assessment was a request for equipment used in such natural disasters as earthquakes, since the bombing has spared nothing, neither human life nor property. It is deplorable that the lives of innocent people have become mere statistics. Has our Council not listened to Prime Minister Siniora, who said, "I appeal to your humanitarian conscience not to abandon Lebanon?" Has our strong, united Council - which has dealt consistently, firmly and forcefully with the real questions that threaten international peace and security - not heard the sound of explosions in Beirut?”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493 (2006) · source
“On the contrary, what is happening will only deepen the hatred and rancour among the people for generations to come and will prompt many of those who call for peaceful coexistence between the Arabs and Israel to take opposite positions, in addition to effectively weakening the Lebanese Government. Is this what we really want? Does the shelling of Lebanese national institutions strengthen the authority of the Government and ensure the allegiance of its army, or does it weaken it? Does the targeting of the Lebanese army - which has become a victim of Israeli bombs, both those prohibited by international law and those that are not - strengthen the prospects of its control over south Lebanon? Israel's unleashing of its military machine against that country is tantamount to State terrorism.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493 (2006) · source
“Indeed, it is saddening to us that this Council, which is tasked with the maintenance of international peace and security, stands idly by, unable and powerless to put an end to the bloodbath engulfing our Lebanese brothers, although the Israeli aggression against Lebanon is a blatant and clear violation of resolution 1559 (2004), which affirmed the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon. It is a delusion to think that the destruction of Lebanon will provide security for Israel or that it will strengthen and enhance the role of the Lebanese Government of Mr. Fouad Siniora.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493 (2006) · source