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first: 2011-03-10
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“Allow me to start by thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate on the threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. What the terrorist attacks we are witnessing all too frequently in various parts of the world indicate is that terrorism and violent extremism are indeed a common peace and security threat to all of us, and they require our common and collective response. I wish to take this opportunity to commend the Secretary-General for the initiative that he has taken to mobilize international action in countering terrorism and violent extremism, and I wish to join others in expressing appreciation to him for his briefing this morning. There is no lack of formal commitment to the fight against terrorism because we all profess to be so committed.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Finally, let me conclude by reiterating my country's firm commitment to improving the situation of women, who constitute half of our societies and whose effective participation is extremely critical to achieving the noble objectives that we have set for ourselves in the peace and security, governance and development spheres.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Our peacekeepers are given the necessary predeployment training and, whenever we have encountered allegations of misconduct, we have committed ourselves to carrying out the necessary investigations and taking the appropriate action. Nevertheless, we believe that, in order to make real progress in this critical area, there can be no selectivity. What will help us achieve the desired objective is a comprehensive and holistic approach that encompasses all the civilian, military and police components, engaging all relevant stakeholders in a constructive manner and addressing the root causes.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“In the area of peace and security in particular, it is indeed a source of great satisfaction for us to note that Ethiopia is the largest contributor of female peacekeepers, with 558 of them deployed in various United Nations peacekeeping missions. We are working to further enhance our contribution of women to peacekeeping efforts in terms of military and police personnel in the coming years. The growing number of allegations with regard to sexual exploitation and abuse committed by United Nations peacekeepers is indeed a matter of serious concern. As one of the largest troop-contributing countries to United Nations peacekeeping operations, Ethiopia takes the matter very seriously and subscribes to the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Although the efforts at the regional, continental and international levels provide a useful framework for the women and peace and security agenda, what matters the most in making a real difference in improving the plight of women and enhancing their effective participation is implementation at the national level. In that regard, Ethiopia subscribes to all of the relevant regional and international treaties and conventions on the rights of women and is committed to the women and peace and security agenda. Accordingly, it has been striving to promote women's participation in all spheres and at all levels of Government, and a lot of progress has been made over the past two decades.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“As far as Africa is concerned, women and girls are indeed the most vulnerable groups in society, and they are the ones who bear the brunt of violence in the various conflict situations afflicting our continent. That is why the women and peace and security agenda is so critical for us. The African Union's Gender, Peace and Security Programme seeks to increase women's participation in the promotion of peace and security, as well as enhance the protection of women in conflict situations in Africa; it is indeed a step in the right direction. Furthermore, the adoption of regional action plans by the various regional economic communities aimed at implementing resolution 1325 (2000) is also a positive development.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“What was said this morning by the Executive Director of the South Sudan Women's Empowerment Network is instructive in that regard. In that context, the adoption of the landmark resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, 15 years ago was indeed significant, but the question to ask is how much progress has been made in implementing it. Obviously, it has been far from satisfactory. We commend the Secretary-General for initiating a study to review the implementation of that seminal resolution, and hopefully the recommendations from the review will help create far more opportunities for women's effective participation in issues of peace and security.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Allow me to join others in expressing appreciation to you, Mr. President, for organizing this very important debate on the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa. We commend Angola on that count. I also wish to thank all the briefers for their briefings. We fully subscribe to the statement delivered by the Permanent Observer of the African Union. What follows are some comments on a few points in our national capacity. There is no doubt that women are uniquely positioned to nurture a culture of peace, and there is also no doubt that enhancing their effective participation will have a meaningful impact, whether it be in preventing and resolving conflicts or in contributing to peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding endeavours.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“He stated the following: "The Charter of the United Nations expresses the noblest aspirations of man: abjuration of force in the settlement of disputes between States [and] the safeguarding of international peace and security. "But these, too, as were the phrases of the Covenant [of the League of Nations], are only words; their value depends wholly on our will to observe and honour them and give them content and meaning....This Organization and each of its Members bear a crushing and awesome responsibility: to absorb the wisdom of history and to apply it to the problems of the present, in order that future generations may be born, and live, and die, in peace." (A/PV1229, paras. 5 and 6)”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“The Iranian nuclear deal, the Paris Climate Agreement, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1), the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on financing for sustainable development - all achieved through painstaking negotiations - no doubt represent the triumph of the United Nations and multilateral diplomacy. However, we should not only draw lessons from our achievements, but also have the courage to admit our shortcomings and make all the necessary efforts to redress them. I wish to conclude my remarks by quoting the address delivered by Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia to the General Assembly in October 1963.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Here, the most critical matter is to be forthright in our fidelity to the principle of the sovereign equality of nations without allowing the principles to be used as a shield - as often happens - against actions aimed at addressing gross human rights violations. As we have witnessed recently, it is indeed possible to find common ground in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time through dialogue and negotiation, in line with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations. All States, big or small, have responsibility in that regard.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“We are indeed living in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, and what happens in one corner of the world - be it terrorism, climate change or a health pandemic - can easily affect us all. No one can be immune from these problems, nor can anyone can claim to have the panacea to address them alone. We can do so only if we collectively work together, but that is easier said than done. That is why we are yet to take full advantage of what the United Nations can offer to help us overcome the constraints of self-defeating policies based on narrow national interest calculations, which ipso facto lead to double standards, which in turn undermine the credibility of the United Nations as a custodian of international law concerning principles governing inter-State relations.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Let me start by thanking the Venezuelan presidency for organizing this open debate on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. I wish to express appreciation to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing. In spite of so many challenges and shortcomings, the United Nations has been and continues to be an indispensable organization. Its Charter principles and purposes also remain as relevant today as they were 70 years ago in safeguarding international peace and security, promoting respect fo human rights, and ensuring sustainable development for all. The issue is how we can apply them, in a manner that is consistent with the realities of our time, to meet the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Its deliberations and decisions should be informed by a thorough analysis of the security-development nexus and its actions through the range of tools at its disposal to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts should reflect this important dynamic. That is what I believe will make the difference in translating our words into action and effectively address the multifaceted challenges that we are facing today.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“The prevention, management and resolution of conflicts, as well as peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction, cannot be effectively addressed without understanding the linkages between security and development. Reduced preoccupation with jurisdiction and turf and greater emphasis on enlightened self-interest might do the trick. In this regard, I could not agree more with the remark made by the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission this morning: "By overcoming short-sighted turf wars, we would not only increase the efficacy of the Organization but, even more important, provide more effective support for the societies that it was set up to help." The implication for the Council is very clear.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“The nexus between security and development is no longer a matter of theoretical debate; it is a practical issue that we need to seriously consider if we are to achieve lasting peace and prosperity. That is why it is absolutely necessary to build synergy and coherence among all stakeholders - the entire United Nations system, regional and subregional organizations, Member States and others - in the effort to build a peaceful and inclusive world. Of course, we all know this and have been saying so for quite some time, but what has been lacking is concrete action to change the way we do things so as to better respond to the challenges. We believe that there are things that the Council can and indeed should do within its purview without unduly infringing upon the competencies of other organs and bodies within the United Nations system.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“When our leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1), they fully recognized that the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals, which are universal in nature, could be attained without peace and security. They were also convinced that, without ensuring sustainable development, it would not be possible to address the root causes of conflicts and achieve durable peace and stability. This strong political message is reinforced by the outcome of the review on peace operations, the report on the review of the peacebuilding architecture (see S/2015/490) and the global study on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). All these reviews agree on a number of issues, among which is the need to address the problems created by institutional fragmentation.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“I am pleased to see you, Mr. President, presiding over this very important meeting. I want also to thank you for providing an excellent concept paper (S/2015/845, annex). We express our condolences to France, Russia, Lebanon, Iraq and all those that have been affected by the recent heinous terrorist attacks. But there is one question that cries out for an answer. What is it that the international community can do to ensure greater cooperation that matches the challenge we face - cooperation that surpasses the level of cooperation and coordination that we know exists within the terrorist camp? That is the question.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Our country knows full well, from its own experience, that, as Emperor Haile Selassie stated in his address to the General Assembly in 1963 in referring to the purposes and principles of the United Nations, "their value depends wholly on our will to observe and honour them and give them content and meaning." (A/PV1229, para. 5)”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Therefore, it is in the enlightened self-interest of all of us - both developed and developing countries - to work towards the realization of the ambitious goals that we have set for ourselves within the framework of that agenda and demonstrate the necessary compromise to agree on its means of implementation during the Third International Conference on Financing for Development, to be held in Addis Ababa. In conclusion, what all this means is that we have a historic responsibility to take bold steps in many areas. In that regard, we need not only reaffirm our commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, but also muster the courage and commitment to rise up to the challenge. Ethiopia is fully committed to do its part, as it has done over the past 70 years.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“For instance, terrorism and violent extremism is not a matter of concern for a few Member States that are directly affected, but a threat to the peaceful and harmonious existence of humankind as a whole. That is why we have to fight it together, without any double standards, in the spirit of resolution 2178 (2014). It is also incumbent upon us to address the root causes and manifestations of terrorism. Ending poverty is not a socioeconomic issue alone, and that is why the success of the post-2015 development agenda is so crucial.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“That is why the reform of the United Nations is so critical: so that the Organization lives up to what is stated in the Preamble of the Charter that it is the Organization of the peoples of the United Nations. Obviously, the Organization can only be as strong as its Member States representing their respective people are prepared to make it. The year 2015 offers a unique opportunity for us to reaffirm our commitment to multilateralism by summoning the political will and political leadership necessary to achieve the transformative agenda that we have agreed to carry forward in the post-2015 period. That cannot be achieved without the full cooperation of all countries - developed and developing - based on our respective capacities. Failing to do so will have serious repercussions for the peace and prosperity of our world.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The increasing number of intra-State conflicts and the threat of terrorism and violent extremism, as well as other transnational crimes by non-State actors, are posing greater risks to world peace and security than ever before. The prevalence of poverty and inequality, the spread ofpandemic diseases, the impact of climate change and other socioeconomic challenges also have serious implications for the security and survival of humankind as a whole. That is why, particularly at this juncture in history, we need the United Nations more than ever before. That is also why the Organization has to be able to address its weaknesses and make a greater difference, not only in the security area but also in the economic, social, human rights and humanitarian spheres.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“There is no doubt that the Organization has passed through many challenges; it has had its successes and failures. But I am sure we all agree that the United Nations is the only indispensable universal Organization we have that we cannot live without. That is true in all the areas of its purposes. The question is how we can make this premier international Organization much more relevant in addressing the challenges and threats faced by humankind in the twenty-first century. There is no doubt that the United Nations collective security system has helped to reduce the danger of war and, in peacekeeping, the Organization has made enormous contributions. However, the global geopolitical landscape has changed tremendously since its establishment.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Allow me, first of all, to thank you, Mr. President, for taking the initiative to organize this important debate in the context of the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations. I would like to join those who spoke before me in expressing appreciation to the Secretary-General for his briefing. As clearly indicated in the Preamble of the Charter, the United Nations was established, among other things, to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. As the Preamble also makes clear right from the outset, the United Nations is intended to be an Organization of the peoples of the United Nations. Over the past 70 years of its existence, the United Nations has indeed been an indispensable body for advancing collective security and promoting multilateral cooperation among its Member States in line with the spirit of the Charter.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“In that spirit, we support the recommendations outlined in the concept note and look forward to the report of the Secretary-General on United Nations efforts to address the threat of terrorists benefiting from cross-border crime in affected regions, including Africa. That is why we have also sponsored resolution 2195 (2014), and welcome its unanimous adoption by the Council. The real challenge lies with the effective implementation of the resolution, which requires enhanced cooperation and coordination on the part of Member States and other stakeholders at all levels. I hope that we will all rise to the challenge.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we believe that it is imperative for the United Nations and its relevant bodies to assess their cooperation with various regions and identify gaps with a view to devising an appropriate strategy to provide the necessary assistance to build their capacity in addressing this challenge, thereby reducing the ability of terrorist groups to take advantage of cross-border crimes. There is no doubt that, insofar as our region is concerned, there is a critical need to ensure that decisions taken by the Council are effectively implemented. Here, the illegal charcoal trade comes to mind immediately.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“The exchange of information and intelligence, the enhancement of border security, the establishment of regular mechanisms for cooperation and the sharing of experiences and best practices are indeed very critical to dealing with the threat of terrorism and cross-border crime at the regional level. That is what we are trying to do in our subregion, and we are fully committed to continuing to build on our experience to fight the menace of terrorism and related crimes in all their aspects. At the level of the Council, we believe that the issue needs to be given greater attention than it has hitherto enjoyed. As clearly explained in the concept note (S/2014/869, annex), there is a need to reflect on the existing strategies and available tools so as to enhance efforts to address the nexus between terrorism and cross-border crime.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“The meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council, held at the level of Heads of State and Government in September, noted the regional dimension of terrorism, particularly in northern Africa, the Sahel region, central and eastern Africa. Accordingly, it expressed its serious concern over the increasing terrorist and other criminal activities of extremist groups across national boundaries. That is why it has called for practical and action-oriented cooperation at the regional level, building on the experiences of the Nouakchott Process and other similar initiatives to combat terrorism and cross-border crime, including drug trafficking, illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons, and others.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“That terrorist group has been benefitting from piracy, ransom, the illicit charcoal trade and taxes to finance its outrageous terrorist and criminal activities. Although Al-Shabaab has been significantly weakened by the joint military operation of the Somali National Army and the African Union Mission in Somalia, it has nonetheless expanded its activities beyond the Somali borders. It has been launching a series of asymmetrical attacks in neighbouring countries. Of course, we all recall the barbaric Westgate Mall attack last year by Al-Shabaab in Nairobi that claimed the lives of many innocent civilians. The group has also been threatening to launch similar attacks in Ethiopia, and no country of the region is immune to the danger.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“The link between terrorism and cross-border crime has been a matter ofreal concern for us in Africa, and its ramifications for the peace and security of our continent cannot be overemphasized. Al-Shabaab, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Boko Haran and others groups have expanded their terrorist and criminal activities beyond the confines of national boundaries, and various regions of Africa are already suffering the impact of these negative developments. It is not always easy to make a clear distinction between terrorist activities that affect a whole region and other forms of cross-border crimes, because no doubt they feed on each other. In our region in particular, Al-Shabaab is posing threats not only to Somalia but also to the wider region.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“Let me begin by once again expressing appreciation to you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate to discuss the intersection between terrorism and cross-border crime in Africa and to take a broad look at its implications for regional and international peace and security. I would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General and Ambassador Tete Antonio for their comprehensive and lucid briefings. Ethiopia fully aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the African Union, which extensively covered all the salient issues, and therefore my remarks will be brief. Ambassador Antonio's statement was indeed very comprehensive. There is no need to repeat what he said.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“Ethiopia has been a major contributor to both United Nations-led and AU-led peace operations. Today, close to 12,000 Ethiopian peacekeepers are deployed in Somalia, Darfur, Abyei and South Sudan under the United Nations and AU umbrella. I wish to conclude my remarks by reaffirming our full commitment to much more expanded and effective cooperation between the United Nations and the AU for regional and international peace and security.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“It is perhaps time for the United Nations to scale up support to the AU by providing comprehensive and multidimensional support to United Nations peace operations, in line with its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Finally, while we are pleased with the significant progress made thus far in the cooperation between the United Nations and the AU in the area of peacekeeping, we are nonetheless of the view that much is still needed in the light of both the complex challenges we all face and the opportunities available for even greater cooperation in support of regional and global peace and security. It requires further enhancing of the strategic partnership between the two organizations in order to meet the challenges of today.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“We hope that the High-level Independent Panel to Review Peacekeeping Operations, which will review peacekeeping in all its aspects, will reflect upon that issue seriously. Over the years, the African Union and its various regional mechanisms have demonstrated their political commitment and readiness to respond immediately to crisis situations, if and when they arise. However, challenges abound, particularly with respect to adequate financial and logistical support for peace operations. It is certain that the issue carries serious implications for African-led peace operations with respect to the full and effective discharge of their mandates. It is time to find a lasting solution to that critical issue, which now enjoys only ad hoc arrangements.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“The evolving situation therefore dictates the adoption of innovative and flexible approaches by the United Nations and the African Union based on the principles of complementarity and comparative advantages in the overall context of the United Nations collective security framework. The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and the African Union Mission in Somalia, supported by the United Nations logistical package, the Intervention Brigade in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the protection force in South Sudan could be cited as examples in that regard. Building on those and other experiences is absolutely critical for strengthening United Nations-AU cooperation at the strategic and operational levels.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“There is indeed growing recognition that new and emerging challenges confronting Africa cannot be addressed through the prism of traditional peacekeeping doctrine alone. Today, the challenges confronting our peacekeepers, 70 per cent of whom are deployed in Africa, include fighting terrorists in Somalia and Mali, combating negative forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, protecting civilians in the face of institutional collapse in the Central African Republic and South Sudan and assisting communities to continue to coexist in harmony in Abyei. Those are but a few examples that illustrate that peacekeepers are expected to shoulder responsibilities well beyond the traditional mandates of peacekeeping operations.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“We are pleased to note that the close cooperation and consultation between the United Nations and the African Union (AU) in the promotion and maintenance of peace and security in Africa has been not only strengthened but institutionalized in recent years. Let me take the opportunity to express my appreciation to the Secretary-General for demonstrating his firm commitment to enhancing the strategic partnerships between the United Nations and the African Union and its regional mechanisms in the advancement of peace and security in Africa. In the area of peacekeeping,in particular, the United Nations and the African Union have established various cooperation arrangements to address conflict situations.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“The changing global security landscape after the end of the Cold War and the growing importance of regional and subregional organizations as critical players in peace and security have made it all the more imperative for the United Nations to strengthen its cooperation with those organizations. Certainly, that will require greater appreciation of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. In that regard, we note the primary role of the United Nations and recognize the role of regional and subregional organizations as first responders to crisis situations in their respective regions.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“I wish to warmly congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. I would also like to commend you for taking the initiative to organize this open debate on United Nations-African Union partnership in peace operations. It is indeed a very important and strategic partnership, which has evolved over time in response to the challenges facing Africa in the area of peace and security. I also wish to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and African Union High Representative for Mali and the Sahel Pierre Buyoya for their insightful briefings. We cannot find words to adequately convey the indignation we feel over the horrendous terrorist act carried out in Pakistan today. We condemn it very strongly.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“In that context, Ethiopia has already established practical cooperation and is coordinating its efforts with countries in the subregion through intelligence-sharing and the exchange of valuable experiences. Let me conclude by reiterating Ethiopia's commitment to enhancing effective international cooperation in combating the scourge of terrorism.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Our continental efforts started back in the days of the former Organization of African Unity (OAU), which culminated in the adoption of the OAU Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism. What has been lacking, however, has been practical cooperation and effective implementation of the existing legal instruments. It is in the light of that fact that the African Union Peace and Security Council met, as mentioned in the statement of its 455th meeting, which was held in Nairobi in September 2014 at the level of heads of State and Government. The outcome of the Summit provided a practical framework for flexible and action-oriented processes for intelligence-sharing and security cooperation, a framework building on existing national and regional efforts to fight terrorism.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Non-profit organizations are also sometimes used or abused as fronts for the financing of terrorism, and that is a major concern that came out clearly at a meeting organized by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe held in Bratislava on 28 October 2014. It is therefore unthinkable that one could reverse the tide of terrorism and violent extremism without forging genuine, practical and effective cooperation at all levels. Sadly, we do not see such cooperation, and frankly speaking, there is a lot of hypocrisy in that area, which is tragic in the light of the gravity of the situation and the mortal danger it represents to the global community. We in Africa have had some useful experience in the fight against terrorism.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“It must be emphasized that those obligations have not always been adhered to. We therefore need to ask ourselves today how far we have gone in terms of translating the Strategy into concrete actions. In numerous instances, a double standard is clearly apparent, thus undermining our efforts to respond to the threat posed by terrorism in an effective, coherent and coordinated manner. It is no exaggeration to state that terrorists groups and their affiliates seem to have better cooperation among themselves than do Member States that claim to be fighting terrorism. The concept note (S/2014/787, annex) gives an accurate account of the networks established by those terrorist groups across many regions, using the Internet and social media to spread their extremist ideology and recruit foreign fighters.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“It is against that backdrop that the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy was adopted in 2006 with a view to promoting comprehensive, coordinated and consistent responses at the national, regional and international levels. By adopting the Strategy, we, the Member States, agreed, among others, to refrain from directly and indirectly encouraging terrorism and to take appropriate measures to ensure that our territories are not used for terrorist installations or training camps or for the preparation or organization of terrorist acts intended to be committed against other States or their citizens. We also agreed to deny safe haven and to bring to justice any person who supports, facilitates, participates or attempts to participate in the financing, planning, preparation or perpetration of terrorist acts or provides safe havens.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for taking the initiative to organize this open debate on an issue of paramount significance to international peace and security. The growing threat of terrorism and violent extremism is indeed a common challenge that calls for a common and collective response from States and the international community as a whole. In that regard, it is appropriate to recall the 2005 World Summit Outcome, which states: "We strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purposes, as it constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security" (General Assembly resolution 60/1, para. 81).”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“We are of the view that supporting the African Union and its institutional capacity to effectively plan, deploy and manage peace support missions should be considered a critical aspect of the overall objective of the maintenance of international peace and security. No doubt that will require greater partnership, inclusiveness and purposeful leadership. We commend the Secretariat and the African Union for the efforts exerted thus far. Finally, Ethiopia applauds the many achievements of United Nations peacekeeping over more than 60 years and feels honoured to have been associated with that noble endeavour since its inception. We honour the sacrifices ofthe men and women who have served under the blue United Nations flag - military, police, and civilians - in the furtherance of peace.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we wish to emphasize the need for further strengthening of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations such as the African Union in the areas of policy formulation, capacity-building and burden sharing. Unfortunately, Africa continues to host over 70 per cent of United Nations peacekeeping forces, indicating the level of the peace and security deficit in the continent. It would therefore be no exaggeration to say that the success of peacekeeping efforts in Africa will significantly determine the overall effectiveness of that endeavour. To address this monumental challenge, Africa, for its part, is building the African Peace and Security Architecture, including the African Standby Force. Here also, there is a need to flexible in the way the collaboration is carried out.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“The idea of the non-use of force except in self-defence might lead to peacekeepers focusing more on their own safety, even in the face of potential mass atrocities and civilians facing mortal danger. All of this requires serious debate, as do the new trends in the use of high-tech equipment and advanced technologies and the related political, ethical and other issues that can legitimately be raised. But again, all of that is also the result of changes on the ground and the evolution of the challenges that United Nations peacekeeping is called upon to address. It is impossible to deny that there are changes taking place. That is the beginning of wisdom and progress in this area. The other point that this debate should take into account is the increasing role of regional mechanisms in the area of peacekeeping.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“The principle of impartiality, no doubt, needs to be upheld, but that must not lead to a search for middle ground between a claim that is manifestly unjust and unfair, on one hand, and one with demands that are limited to the protection of universally recognized rights. It is also possible that the principle ofthe consent of the parties could be interpreted in such a way as to cause it to lose meaning. There are groups that are so far beyond the pale that asking for their consent might be both unwise and impractical. We have indeed begun to encounter more of such instances lately. We should also not overlook the fact that there might be situations, as the Secretary-General indicated earlier, in which it is difficult to identify the parties.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source