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Al-Qahtani

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first: 2006-04-18
most recent: 2007-12-10
sittings or episodes: 16
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“However, we would like to reiterate our call on the Security Council to deal with this issue with complete transparency. Permit me finally to reiterate Qatar's support for efforts by the Security Council and the international community to fight terrorism, in accordance with the norms and rules of international law, particularly human rights law and humanitarian law. We call on the Security Council to play its role and wish it every success in doing so. We hope that our observations will be taken into account when the Security Council considers a new draft resolution on the extension of the mandate of the Directorate.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5795 (2007) · source
“There is also the issue of the objectivity and transparency that should always characterize the Committee and the Directorate. Nor have the Committee and the Directorate done enough for the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005), which focuses on incitement to terrorism and on the extreme importance of not distorting religions and cultures or their religious symbols. Resolution 1624 (2005) re-emphasizes international efforts to enhance dialogue and expand contacts among 07-63366 civilizations and stresses the importance of the audio and visual media in promoting understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence and in fostering an environment which is not conducive to incitement of terrorism and violence. We have called on the Counter- Terrorism Committee and the Executive Directorate to deal seriously with this issue, to no avail.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5795 (2007) · source
“Therefore, we must seriously consider the future of the Executive Directorate and the possibility of annexing it to the Task Force, in order to further coordinate and develop our efforts and those of the United Nations in fighting terrorism. We clearly see a lack of accuracy and balance in the evaluation by the Committee and the Directorate of the efforts of Member States to implement resolution 1373 (2001) and an imbalance in the coordination of visits to countries of the South in comparison with countries of the North. We also see a particular focus on the technical assistance provided by countries of the North and a lack of attention to the extent to which they are committed to the rules and norms of international law and human rights law and the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5795 (2007) · source
“However, and in spite of the progress achieved in the implementation of that resolution, we would like to draw attention to the wasted effort and resources and the lack of full coordination with the General Assembly or other bodies in achieving the objectives of that resolution. In the light of General Assembly resolution 60/288 of September 2006, on the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the appropriate joint mechanism to coordinate our human, technical and financial resources in the fight against terrorism would be the Secretariat's Counter-Terrorism 07-63366 Implementation Task Force, which brings together 24 entities, including the Executive Directorate.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5795 (2007) · source
“Therefore, we would like to reiterate our call to the Security Council and the relevant Council committees to work to find a clear definition of this phenomenon and its root causes. Resolution 1373 (2001) establishes the Counter- Terrorism Committee in an open-ended manner, which raises the question of when the mandate of the Committee or that of its Executive Directorate will expire. When will the day come when we are confident that the purposes for which they were established have been accomplished and that all Member States, without exception, have fulfilled all of their commitments under resolution 1373 (2001)?”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5795 (2007) · source
“It is notable that over the past four decades, and particularly after the events of 11 September 2001 and the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001), which established the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the Security Council has been dealing with terrorism without a clear definition of the term, making it difficult to know what we are up against in a sure and definitive way: the Security Council only describes certain acts as terrorist actions without possessing a definition of terrorism. It also fails to deal with the root causes of terrorist acts and of terrorism itself or at the least, to try to understand the minds and hearts of those involved in terrorist acts. The failure to deal with such vital issues has led to a vicious circle.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5795 (2007) · source
“Mr. Al-Qahtani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): We have just voted in favour of resolution 1787 (2007), particularly since our observations were taken into account. Naturally, we wish we had had a comprehensive resolution reflecting our comments and observations after the experience we have acquired during our almost two years of work in the Council. Since such a resolution will not be considered until March of next year, we would like now to offer some observations on the matter.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5795 (2007) · source
“The work of the Special Adviser of the Secretary- General in re-establishing constructive dialogue in Myanmar in order to bring together the political parties and the Government authorities is of primary importance. We need to establish a favourable climate that will encourage dialogue between all parties, and we reaffirm our support for the Special Adviser in his efforts to help Myanmar through the crisis. We also support the good offices of the Secretary-General. We reiterate that the situation in Myanmar requires time and consistency by all parties, including the Government, which must redouble its efforts and set up a road map towards national reconciliation and release political prisoners. The members of the Security Council must do everything possible to avoid taking overly hasty decisions that would hinder the work of Mr.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Although the situation in Myanmar is worrisome and bleak, those positive changes do give us hope, and we are confident that very soon important and inclusive dialogue will take place in a time-bound way between all of the various parties. A few days ago, the Security Council had an important high-level meeting on the role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. There is no doubt that the crisis in Myanmar is a real example to be followed in giving flesh to our political statements and implementing them. We need to reinforce the part being played by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries in settling the crisis.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Mr. Al-Qahtani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me to start by warmly welcoming Mr. Gambari here to New York as the Special Adviser of the Secretary- General for Myanmar. We thank him for his positive statement, which always offers optimism. I would also like to thank him for the wisdom and foresight with which he considers the situation in Myanmar in that report. It is very encouraging to see that the Special Adviser has been able to meet with high-level political officials in Myanmar and with the political parties, and that that Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights has been able to visit Myanmar for the first time in more than four years. It is also encouraging that the head of the opposition has been able to meet with members of her own party.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“What we have seen in Somalia is an example of the failure of the international Organization to promote partnership and collective security with relevant regional organizations in order to maintain international peace and security. In conclusion, we would like to express our support for the draft presidential statement put forth by the delegation of Indonesia, which is to be adopted at the end of this meeting once our suggestions have been taken into consideration.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Vicious political campaigns have been waged last year and this year against enhancing the role of regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. Those campaigns did not spare the African Union (AU), despite the memorandum of understanding signed at the beginning of this year between the AU and the United Nations on their 10-year partnership. Political reasons stood in the way of providing logistical and financial support for the AU missions in Darfur, Sudan, and in Somalia. That has hampered the role of that regional organization, and does not contribute to resolving crises and achieving stability in those two countries.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Attention has recently been focused on cooperation between regional organizations and United Nations organs, especially the General Assembly, which has granted observer status to a number of regional and subregional organizations by virtue of their role in the maintenance and promotion of international peace and security. In that regard, I should like to refer to draft resolution A/C.6/62/L.7, 07-58364 which is before the Assembly's Sixth Committee and which would grant observer status to the Gulf Cooperation Council, which cooperates with international organizations and plays a regional role in preventing and resolving regional and international disputes. A very important summit to discuss vital issues regarding international peace and security will be held at Doha in December.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“In addition to cooperating with the United Nations, regional and subregional organizations of which my country is a member - including the League of Arab States and the Gulf Cooperation Council - are trying to prevent conflict and to settle disputes by peaceful means. The Security Council, for example, has not given the necessary attention to initiatives by those regional organizations vis-a-vis the question of Palestine and resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict. Some members of the Council have even belittled the importance of Arab initiatives in that regard. That illustrates the selectivity that exists with respect to the role of regional organizations.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“We need to preview this situation and must take a firm stand to collectively achieve our lofty goal of maintaining international peace and security. Moreover, in order to re-energize the Security Council's open debates on this matter, it is our hope that future Council resolutions that refer to cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations will be adopted under Chapter VIII of the Charter. Regional organizations must be given priority in resolving regional conflicts. They must have logistical, political and financial support as an explicit acknowledgement of the existence of a genuine partnership with those organizations, not merely a partnership of ideas that are irrelevant or unrealistic.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“The Charter also called for recourse to regional organizations in containing disputes and resolving conflicts under Chapter VIII. Indeed, the Charter gives priority to regional organizations in settling regional disputes. In order to preserve intact the collective system of international security, the Security Council must cooperate with regional arrangements in a concrete manner. At a time when the role of some regional organizations is being marginalized or ignored completely, the Council must avoid selectivity and double standards in dealing with regional and subregional issues. Yet, history and reality do not make us optimistic that there is a genuine partnership between the Security Council and regional organizations in every case.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Resolution 1631 (2005) and numerous presidential statements have also been adopted to underscore the importance of cooperation with regional and subregional organizations and of making use of them for the purposes of preventive diplomacy, peacekeeping, peacemaking and post-conflict peacebuilding. Today's meeting comes at a time when there are suspicions regarding the Security Council's desire to promote partnerships with regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. Despite all the meetings that have been held and the passage of 60 years since the inception of the collective security system, we must again recall that the Charter reserved a principal role for regional arrangements in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Such a regional perspective is provided by the numerous regional and subregional organizations that exist throughout the world. Conscious of that fact, the authors of the Charter of the United Nations devoted Chapter VIII to the role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. That constitutes the basis for a collective security system. The regional perspective contributes to a deeper sense of participation, consensus and democratization in the role of international organizations. Recently, however, that role has somehow been imperilled. Some members of the Security Council have realized that danger and have called for the convening of several open meetings on the role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Mr. Al-Qahtani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, Mr. Minister, I have the pleasure to welcome 5 you to New York. I am also pleased to see you presiding over the Council. We wish your delegation every success in its presidency of the Council for this month. I should also like to thank you for choosing the role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security as the theme of our open debate today. That was an especially timely choice given that the role of regional and subregional organizations is being marginalized and belittled. The diversity of the political, cultural, economic and social characteristics of the world's regions necessitates that we attach priority and give special importance to the regional perspective in addressing crises.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“All Lebanese political forces need to return to the table of dialogue and place national interest above all other considerations.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“The solution must in fact be based on the establishment of two States, in accordance with the international terms of reference, relevant Security Council resolutions and the Quartet road map. With regard to the Lebanese issue, we share with all parties the concern that the political situation in the country has so far been marred by instability. One year after the adoption of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) the situation on the borders remains calm, but Israel must cease its continuous violation of the Lebanese airspace and cooperate in the implementation of the resolution, as well as other Council resolutions relevant to Lebanon, as a prerequisite for long-term stability. All Lebanese need to unite in the face of threats to the stability, security and national unity of Lebanon.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“Therefore, we believe that the intention expressed by the Quartet to meet next September as part of its efforts to provide diplomatic support for the talks is a positive and useful development. In that regard, we hope that the appointment of Mr. Blair as the Quartet's new envoy will constitute a step towards the revitalization of the group's role, and we wish him success in his work. We also hope that the United States initiative to hold a peace conference for the Middle East next fall will yield concrete results and will not have a fate similar to that of previous initiatives. To achieve success in that endeavour, all parties need to strive for peace in a genuine spirit. They also need to acknowledge that violence cannot be a solution in the Middle East.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“In those tragic circumstances, the need to accelerate efforts to reach a comprehensive and lasting peaceful settlement of this crisis could not be felt more deeply. The international community, particularly the Quartet, should take action aiming first and foremost to establish stability and Palestinian national unity among the various factions. It should refrain from any action that could lead to the exacerbation of differences between brethren, in view of the negative impact that internal differences have on peace and security in that region. In the light of the deadlock in the peace process - despite some limited progress, such as the recent meeting between the Palestinian President and the Israeli Prime Minister - the involvement of international actors is indispensable to move the peace process forward.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“Having said that, we stress that achieving Palestinian national accord is in everybody's interest. On the other hand, it is unacceptable that Israel exploits events in Gaza as a pretext to impose an unjust siege and an economic embargo on the Gaza Strip that adversely affect all its innocent population. Gaza has become a big prison where the civilian population is suffering from a shortage of basic needs and significant restrictions on movement. That environment causes further deterioration in the already poor humanitarian conditions of the civilian population. The Gaza Strip is on the verge of economic collapse and has become entirely dependent on international aid, as recently noted by the United Nations Secretary-General.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“For several months now, the Israeli Government has been violating the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem and allowing excavations and demolition along the western wall of the compound. Despite the flimsy justifications given by the Israeli Government for undertaking such excavations, those excavations are considered part of a pattern of actions by Israel aimed at changing the legal status, demographic composition and religious and historical landmarks of the occupied city of Jerusalem. Those measures and actions are illegal and void, as repeatedly stressed by the Security Council and the General Assembly and as clearly stated in resolution 465 (1980). The latest disagreements between the brethren in Palestine are unfortunate. We are confident that this state of affairs will not continue.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“Last month, Israel, the occupying Power, continued its illegal and inhuman practice in the occupied Gaza Strip and West Bank, killing many civilians and defenceless children, in flagrant violation of international law. That specifically constitutes a clear and unambiguous violation of the relevant provisions of the Geneva Conventions. The right of Israel to defend its citizens does not warrant resorting to such excessive, illegal and inhumane practices. In fact, such practices could only undermine the chances of continuing the peace process and could contribute to increasing tensions in the Arab and Muslim worlds, thus creating an environment conducive to the spread of violence.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“Mr. Al-Qahtani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank you for convening the monthly briefing this morning to discuss the item on the situation in the Middle East, and to thank Mr. Michael Williams, Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing to the Council. We wish him Godspeed in his endeavours. The question of the Middle East remains one of the oldest and most important issues with which the Council has been dealing, on a constant and regular basis. However, the poor progress made so far in the peace process has been an inherent component of this question. Violence, on the other hand, continues unabated and unhappy news flows constantly from that region.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“The Council's action in this regard should not be restricted to considering the conditions of children affected by existing conflicts. Child protection programmes should include measures to address the decline of levels of primary education and high unemployment rates among young people, which is considered the main cause of many children engaging with the parties of any conflict.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“For example, the Council must address the challenges of cross-border security between African States and the deplorable humanitarian conditions, violations of human rights and the ethnic conflicts in some African countries, particularly in West Africa, which the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was repeatedly unable to visit in order to study the humanitarian situation there. If we wish to work seriously to prevent and resolve conflicts in Africa, we must change our tactics and methodology of work, particularly in the Security Council, which must be able to deal with all issues of Africa transparently, justly and fairly while respecting fully States' sovereignty and territorial integrity. Finally, protection of children and youth must also be seen as an important aspect of any comprehensive conflict prevention strategy.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“We can note as an example, and as we noticed during the last Council mission to Africa in June, there are important questions that are not given adequate attention. They require that the Council adjust the method of addressing them so that our working methodology in preventing and resolving conflicts in Africa is balanced and professional and so that our focus is not just on resolving on certain topics that do not serve the principles of maintaining international peace and security and equality among States.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“In addition to regional and subregional measures which have been emphasized in today's presidential statement, Qatar also wishes to call upon countries in the Great Lakes region of Africa to implement the Pact on Security, Stability and Development among those countries, which was adopted during the summit meeting of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region held in Nairobi in December 2006. Those arrangements and mechanisms are part and parcel of the international collective security system as provided for in the United Nations Charter. It is thus essential to genuinely recognize the importance of those arrangements and of enhancing them as a part of the mechanisms for maintaining international peace and security that the United Nations must support financially and logistically when necessary.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“As the Council is aware, political and financial reasons have prevented AMISOM. from benefiting from necessary support when the last resolution on Somalia was adopted (S/RES/1772 (2007)). The role of the Economic Community of West African States, which has contributed to the establishment of an effective collective security regime at the subregional level as a member of the Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa, must also be strengthened. That Committee was created in 1992 and since then has played a role in preventive diplomacy and conflict prevention.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“In order for the memorandums and communiques to have any effect, we hope that in future, Council resolutions concerning cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, as well as other international and regional organizations, would be issued under Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter so that words will be followed by actions and there will be true partnerships between the United Nations and other organizations, in particular the African Union. In addition, the United Nations must not hesitate to bring to bear its resources and expertise for the benefit of regional initiatives undertaken by the African Union. Such extremely praiseworthy initiatives include the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to maintain peace in Somalia.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“Cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union must be solidified in the area of the maintenance of international peace and security in order to overcome the obstacles and challenges concerning armed conflict in Africa, in particular following the adoption of the joint communique between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the Security Council in Addis Ababa during the mission of the Security Council last June. Prior to that, a communique was issued in November 2006, also in Addis Ababa, which was a memorandum of understanding between the two organizations on a 10-year partnership.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“The question should be posed - what are the causes of the proliferation of those conflicts? Were the warnings not taken seriously; or was there a lack of resources that prevented the Council from taking up the challenge? Has the Council failed to address the root causes of those armed conflicts such as illiteracy, economic corruption, inadequacies in domestic policies, lack of transparency and credibility, non-compliance by Governments with the rule of law, violations of human rights, the illegal trafficking of small arms and light weapons, or the role of the illegal exploitation of natural resources which has ignited conflicts as those resources have been pillaged?”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“Two years ago, meeting at the level of Heads of State and Government, Council members adopted resolution 1625 (2005) to promote the effectiveness of the role of the Security Council in the prevention of armed conflict, in particular in Africa. The resolution contained important preventive measures that addressed among other issues the handling of emerging conflicts, as a preliminary to their resolution. We wish to draw attention in particular to conflict prevention, rather than confining ourselves to addressing existing conflicts. My delegation wishes to emphasize the importance of analysing the experiences of past conflicts in Africa. In fact, a number of reports published by the Secretariat in past years warned that there could be conflicts in some countries that could risk spilling over from one country to another.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“Mr. Al-Qahtani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): First, I wish to state how much my delegation appreciates the efforts of the president of the Council for the month of August. We wish to commend you Sir, for wisely choosing to hold this thematic debate on the role of the Security Council in conflict prevention and resolution, in particular in Africa. My delegation would have preferred the debate to be more extensive and more focused on the role of the Council in conflict prevention in general, because there are a number of conflicts throughout the world where the Council has virtually no presence and where it does little to put an end to those conflicts, such as in the Middle East. At the same time, we will have an opportunity to debate that issue tomorrow morning.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“In her statement, she spoke of the transfer of certain cases to some States and said that she believed that certain Governments had interfered in the judicial processes of the cases that she had transferred to national jurisdictions. If there is true interference by those States, that would be a serious matter which should be dealt with not only by the Security Council but also by the Office of the Prosecutor. If she had predicted that something like this might happen, why did she transfer these cases to national jurisdictions? My last question is for the representatives of the ICTY, who know that the Security Council is dealing with Kosovo at the present time. There is a settlement plan that includes judicial measures. What would be the impact of a settlement plan in Kosovo on the work and jurisdiction of the Tribunal?”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“Jallow, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, when he said that the principal suspects must be transferred. They, in addition to Felicien Kabuga, must be brought to justice before the end of 2007. If these suspects are not transferred before the end of 2007, the work of the Tribunal may be jeopardized. We also heard some Council members state that they would not agree to an extension of the work of the Tribunals after the expiry of their mandates. Whether the mandates end in 2007, 2008, 2009 or 2010, if these suspects are still at large, what measures should then be taken? Would these suspects be transferred to national jurisdictions? Perhaps they would not be prepared to deal with such suspects. Is there a clear strategy regarding this issue? My third question is directed to the Prosecutor of the ICTY.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“Pocar, in which he requested that the Council send a strong message to the fugitives; the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda requested no particular measure from the Council. I would ask for a frank and complete answer to this question: What is required of the Security Council in supporting the work of the Tribunals? If the answer is that the Council should take certain measures against those States that do not cooperate with the Tribunals, then the Security Council should approach the matter seriously and strictly so as to guarantee that no one can ever again enjoy impunity. My second question too is directed to both Tribunals. It concerns the failure to transfer accused within a specific time frame. Here, I would refer to an issue raised by Mr.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“We call upon the Tribunals to continue their efforts to complete their work, because the victims of these heinous crimes are pinning great hopes on them for the affirmation of justice and peace, and because the work of the Tribunals contributes significantly to the achievement of security, stability and national reconciliation. We believe that the two courts cannot complete their work until they bring the principal indictees to justice; this requires full cooperation on the part of all States concerned, with a view to regaining stability in the regions concerned. I would like to pose a few questions to the Presidents and the Prosecutors of the two Tribunals. We have listened to the briefing of the President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, Mr.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“Justice cannot be complete while they remain at large before the eyes and ears of the international community. We therefore call upon all States to fulfil their commitments to the two Tribunals, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, by arresting the fugitives, foremost among them Mladic, Karadzic and Kabuga, and transferring them to the Tribunals, and by fully cooperating with the two Tribunals in their work. We call once again upon the Security Council to guarantee the strict implementation ofits own resolutions. Now, during the Tribunals' final years, we must focus on their legacy: a significant legacy of international jurisprudence that can guide future courts.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“They are continuing to take steps at various levels in order to complete those strategies by the end of 2008. While we recognize the need for the Tribunals to complete their work by the deadlines set, we would like to stress that there must be a balance between respecting such time frames and ensuring the full implementation of the Tribunals' mandates in an effective manner that guarantees a fair trial for all indictees. The establishment of these two Tribunals exemplifies the commitment of the international community and of the United Nations to put an end to impunity by bringing to justice those responsible for the most heinous crimes against humanity. However, that commitment must be matched by a continued commitment by the Security Council and all States to arrest and bring to justice those indictees who are still at large.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“Mr. Al-Qahtani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): Mr. President, I should like at the outset to thank you for having convened this meeting and to extend our thanks also to Judge Pocar, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY); Judge Byron, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR); Ms. Carla Del Ponte, Prosecutor of the ICTY; and Mr. Hassan Bubacar Jallow, Prosecutor of the ICTR, for their progress reports on the Tribunals' completion strategies and for their briefings to the Council. The Tribunals are continuing to move forward in the implementation of their completion strategies, with the support of the Security Council and in accordance with its resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004).”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“Secondly, the Government of the Sudan has not rejected the three-phased proposal, but has stated that some aspects of that proposal contradict the Darfur Peace Agreement. Has Mr. Holmes taken up that issue with the Sudanese Government?”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“We also believe that the way to emerge from a crisis is to identify a mechanism for frank discussions based on respect and genuine and sincere political will at the national, regional and international levels. The three States that I have mentioned bear primary responsibility to protect their civilians, while taking all necessary legitimate steps to protect their sovereignty and territorial integrity. We call upon those Governments to undertake every necessary measure to bring to justice all those responsible for crimes, so as to put an end to impunity and establish the rule of law. We have a few questions for the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs. First, as Mr. Holmes has not been involved in the political efforts undertaken by Mr. Salim Ahmed Salem and Mr. Jan Eliasson, we would like to know his view of those efforts.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“We believe that will lead to a resolution of the differences between the Sudanese Government and the United Nations as regards the three-phased plan provided for in the Darfur Peace Agreement, the Addis Ababa talks and the Abuja agreements. We welcome the efforts made by the States of the region; moreover, the Arab Summit in Riyadh also addressed the issue of Darfur in an effort to find speedy and effective solutions to that crisis. We should not miss any opportunity to bring about peace, whether in Darfur or in any other area of conflict. We must build on the progress that has been achieved in order to bring about peace, stability and a full understanding of the root causes of these problems. We believe that the military option is not conducive to the resolution of any crisis, regardless of its source.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“That should be done in cooperation and coordination with the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs in an effort to provide the necessary protection for the staff of humanitarian relief organizations. We welcome the explicit pledges made in recent weeks by the Sudanese Government as a result of the positive meetings held by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. The steps taken by the Government of the Sudan, as described by the Under- Secretary-General, are the best proof of progress on this issue. On the political level, my delegation welcomes the constructive meetings held in Khartoum in recent weeks between the President of the Sudan and Mr. Salim Ahmed Salim to revive the Darfur Peace Agreement.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Mr. Al-Qahtani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs for his briefing, which we believe has raised awareness and concern about the humanitarian difficulties faced by some African States. We join other States in calling for the humanitarian situation in those countries to be addressed as soon as possible and for the provision of the necessary humanitarian assistance to the countries that have been affected by the conflicts to which he referred. There is no doubt that the humanitarian situation in Darfur, Chad and the Central African Republic requires that we keep working to ensure that the Governments of those countries continue their efforts to address it.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“The key to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) lies in our commitment and accountability in assessing progress at all levels, helping States to establish national action plans and promoting the participation of regional commissions in the establishment and assessment of national policies, strategies and programmes to attain the major objectives of those plans. We wish to encourage networks of participation between United Nations Member States and non- governmental organizations, as well as accountability at the highest levels of the United Nations system. It is essential that Member States have strong and sustained political will so that we can coordinate our efforts to ensure the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Let us shoulder our responsibilities to that end.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source