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“We also commend the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for their commitment to bringing peace and security to the country. Kazakhstan welcomes the significant political and electoral progress that has been made in Somalia, as well as the improvements in the security situation. The formation of a new Cabinet is an important practical step in tackling the challenges that the country faces. Preliminary measures aimed at building stable State institutions and interministerial coordination should be taken as soon as possible in order to enact legislation and develop national strategies. That will provide a foundation for the rule of law, good governance and security-sector reform.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“Kazakhstan would like to welcome you, Mr. President, and to join the other members of the Council in condemning the recent terrorist attack outside the Houses of Parliament in London. We express our condolences to the families of the victims and wish the injured a speedy recovery. We congratulate President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo on his election as Head of State and hope that under his wise stewardship the people of Somalia can achieve tangible results in restoring their country. We express our deep appreciation to the leadership of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Special Representative Keating and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, Mr. Madeira, for their comprehensive and thought-provoking updates.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“We call on parties to conflicts to strengthen the protection of civilians through heightened awareness at all levels, particularly through the training, orders and instructions given to armed forces.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Fourthly, compliance with international legal obligations by parties to conflicts must be enhanced and accountability mechanisms should be strengthened. F ifthly, international efforts, including those involving the use of force, should be a last resort, respecting the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, since the country concerned has primary responsibility for protecting its civilian citizens. Finally, my delegation urges all parties to conflicts to comply strictly with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law in order to ensure protection of the lives and property of civilians and their unimpeded access to humanitarian aid.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The first relates to prevention and the building of a culture of peace. Prevention is at the heart of protection. The preventive capacity of the Organization must be enhanced. At the same time, Member States need to take steps to inculcate the values of peace, tolerance and harmony that contribute to long-term prevention. Secondly, the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping operations should be enhanced. Given that Bangladesh is one of the largest troop-contributing countries, my delegation feels that the main challenge to the implementation of protection mandates is the lack of adequate resources. Thirdly, we also believe that there needs to be a closer dialogue between the Council and troop- contributing countries, as they can provide valuable information about the situation on the ground.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Secondly, during its annual debate on women and peace and security last month (see S/PV.6642), the Council adopted a presidential statement (S/PRST/2011/20) on women's participation in conflict prevention, management and resolution, in which it reiterated its condemnation of all violations of applicable international law committed against women and girls in situations of armed conflict. As I commend those developments, may I add that the presence of uniformed female personnel may also play a pivotal role in a State's ability to protect its citizens. I take this opportunity to refer to the efforts of the all- female formed police unit from Bangladesh working in the peacekeeping Mission in Haiti. My delegation would like to highlight a few issues to ensure the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It remains to be seen whether the new policy documents developed in New York have a tangible impact on how peacekeeping operations are conducted at the field level. In that regard, the establishment of the new United Nations Mission in South Sudan, which includes a protection-of-civilians mandate, will be an important test case for United Nations peacekeeping. We feel that adequate capacity will be the most important element for the effective protection of civilians. We have observed two noticeable initiatives by the Council since it held its last debate on this topic in May (see S/PV.6531). First, resolution 1998 (2011), adopted in July, expanded the listing criteria in the Secretary-General's reports on children and armed conflict to include parties to conflict who attack or threaten schools and hospitals.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Of the current seven United Nations peacekeeping operations with a protection mandate - in Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Lebanon, Liberia, South Sudan and Darfur - five have developed comprehensive strategies on the protection of civilians. Those five are the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. However, in spite of those positive developments, challenges in the field continue. Last year, UNAMID and MONUSCO continued to experience difficulties in implementing their protection mandates.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In situations that are not covered by those treaties, in particular internal disturbances, civilians are protected by the fundamental principles of humanitarian law and human rights law. Peacekeeping operations are one of the most important tools available to the United Nations to protect civilians in armed conflict. Resolution 1894 (2009), resolutions relating to children and armed conflict and to women and peace and security, the mandating of peacekeeping missions to protect civilians, the creation of the informal expert group on the protection of civilians and the adoption of aides- memoire on the protection of civilians have been important steps forward. However, more needs to be done in the implementation of peacekeeping mandates and to fill protection gaps.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I congratulate your country, Sir, on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November. I especially thank the President of Portugal for presiding over this important meeting this morning. I also express the appreciation of my delegation to Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon, High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Catherine Bragg and Director for International Law and Cooperation at the International Committee of the Red Cross Philip Spoerri for their excellent presentations on this topic. The protection of civilians is a basic principle of humanitarian law. The 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 additional Protocols contain specific rules to protect civilians.”
2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Let me also reiterate our full support for a lasting peace for all inhabitants of the region, both Arabs and Israelis, and our strong commitment to the realization of an independent, sovereign and viable State of Palestine with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, living side by side and in peace with all its neighbours.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Let me now turn to the situations in Lebanon and in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights. We call upon the concerned parties to fully respect the sovereignty of Lebanon and to cease continuous breaches of resolution 1701 (2006). We further demand that the occupying State immediately halt its actions to alter the legal, physical and demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan Heights in accordance with resolution 497 (1981). In conclusion, let me reiterate the long-standing position of Bangladesh that the continued illegal occupation of Palestine over the past six decades is the root cause of Violence, unrest and destabilization in the region.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The principled support of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination from all corners of the globe, both bilaterally and multilaterally, has been an essential pillar of Palestinian resilience over the decades. My delegation welcomes in this regard Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's speech of 23 September 2011 (see A/66/PV.19) before the General Assembly and his formal submission to the Secretary-General of an application for United Nations membership. It is also heartening to note that more than 130 countries have recognized the State of Palestine on the basis of the 1967 borders. It would therefore be morally befitting for this body to unanimously respect the will of the majority of the Member States and to endorse the application of Palestine.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We express our concern at the inhumane treatment of Palestinian prisoners languishing in Israeli jails. My delegation is pleased, however, at the recent Egyptian-brokered prisoner-exchange deal under which Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit has been released in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. My delegation believes that the Fourth Geneva Convention, the relevant General Assembly resolutions, Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 425 (1978), the principle of land for peace and the Madrid Conference terms of reference, which guarantee Israel's withdrawal from all occupied Arab and Palestinian territories back to the line of 4 June 1967, the Road Map and the Arab Peace Initiative are the best guides for achieving a two-State solution.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We are concerned, however, at the destruction by the occupying Power of properties, homes and economic institutions, and the construction of the Wall, contrary to international law, in the occupied Palestinian territory, including in and around East Jerusalem, which have hampered the already critical socio-economic situation that the Palestinian population faces. We are also worried because of the Israeli military operations and the continuing Israeli policy of closures and severe restrictions on the movement of people and goods, including humanitarian personnel as well as food, medical, and other essential supplies, in the Gaza Strip, which are causing civilian casualties, and we therefore call for maximum restraint with respect for international humanitarian law.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In order to achieve a lasting solution in the Middle East, it is very important to address the key issue, which is the prolonged and illegal occupation of the Arab territories by Israel. We believe that the occupying Power should immediately cease its continued settlement activity, which remains the key blockage to the resumption of direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine. We commend President Mahmoud Abbas's leadership of the Palestinian Authority and the continued Palestinian State-building efforts, especially in the areas of governance, the rule of law and human rights, livelihoods, productive sectors, education and culture, health and so on.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Madam President, I should like to begin by thanking your country, Nigeria, and you personally for steering this very important open debate on the situation in the Middle East. At the outset, I express our sincere condolences at the demise of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. We also express our condolences at the loss of life and property in the recent earthquake in Turkey. I convey our appreciation to Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his comprehensive briefing this morning. The Bangladesh delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representatives of Egypt and Kazakhstan on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, respectively. In addition, I wish to briefly make certain points that Bangladesh believes to be of importance.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We therefore cannot take this journey alone. As I stand here today and pledge my commitment to delivering the priority tasks laid out in the road map, I ask for the international support necessary to deliver the humanitarian relief and security that are vital components of stabilizing Somalia. Let me conclude by saying that, while efforts to ameliorate the effects of famine will continue to demand our attention in the short term, we will not lose sight of the fact that the progress made on the security and political fronts is laying the groundwork for a secure Somali State that is representative of and capable of delivering to its own people. With the increased and concerted commitment of the international community, I am confident that Somalia will overcome present difficulties and take the path towards peace and stability.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The alternative, however, spells dire consequences for the State. Worsening famine, together with the cholera and measles epidemics, will destroy the country's social fabric and ruin economic livelihoods for a generation. All the while, seriously overstretched TFG and AMISOM. forces are unable to stop Al-Shabaab from regrouping. Allied with the enemies of peace in Somalia, they attack the fragile security in the capital and fatally undermine all efforts to rebuild the Government. A week ago, I signed the road map on behalf of the TFG - in cooperation with the Transitional Federal Parliament, the Puntland State of Somalia, Galmudug and Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jama'a 4 because I am confident that we can lead Somalia towards growing social, economic and political stability. However, Somalia's future hangs in the balance.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Those include, as has been mentioned, the provision and protection of humanitarian aid, policing and crime prevention and modest infrastructure development, such as road repairs, street lighting and the refurbishment of schools, markets and hospitals. We are also working with our neighbours in the region to address the root causes of desertification and famine, as articulated in the Nairobi action plan adopted at the recent summit on the Horn ofAfrica crisis. Today, Somalia faces two alternative futures. One entails humanitarian relief being stepped up and growth in the AMISOM. international peace support force so that it can support the Somali Police and Army in building on the security gains made so far. At the same time, that will enable embarking on a political journey to revitalize and strengthen the Somali State.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“They will soon embark upon consultations with all relevant stakeholders, including civil society and human rights organizations, to resolve any contentious issues. We are also liaising with the parliamentary leadership to ensure that the Transitional Federal Charter is amended to provide a legal framework for the constitutional process. Transparency is a key element to providing effective and legitimate governance. That is why we have embarked on the process of identifying nominees to the Interim Independent Anti-Corruption Commission, as well as formulating a national fiscal budget for the period 2011-2012. In the meantime, with the assistance of our partners in the United Nations and in the international community, we will continue to provide services to the population as our current capability allows.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“It will be essential to follow-up the Mogadishu agreement with a meeting, also in Somalia, that reaches out to a wider group of stakeholders, incorporates the views of more Somalis from around the country and maintains momentum towards implementing the road map. I also welcomed the formation of a technical committee, which will work from Mogadishu, to support the implementation of the road map. I look forward to ensuring that future engagement with international partners takes place in Somalia, as far as possible, to help us meet the array of road map targets. As required by the road map, we are now in the process of identifying and appointing a committee of experts to oversee the drafting of a new constitution.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“We in Somalia are grateful for the encouragement and support of the international community in the peace process, which has been critical to ensuring its progress. We welcome the many statements issued by the Council over the years expressing support for the Somali people as we strive to achieve our dream of lasting peace. In the next phase, my Government will work hard to come together to make progress on the road map so that we can hope to see united and committed international support to the Transitional Federal Institutions. A resource mobilization plan, agreed with our international partners, will generate the momentum to drive forward the implementation of the road map. The principles underpinning the road map agreement in Mogadishu earlier this month were to foster inclusivity and build Somali ownership.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“It is therefore clear that while the peace process has not always been smooth, it has nonetheless proven to be inclusive and locally driven. Critically, my Government is committed to implementing the road map and delivering the priority tasks of security, the Constitution, reconciliation and good governance by 20 August 2012. In the run-up to the conference, President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and I visited Puntland and Galmudug. Those visits created a strong foundation for good working relations between the Federal Government and regional administrations. We have signed an agreement with the President of Puntland, which will help us further develop the relationship. Further steps to enhance reconciliation efforts at the national, regional and local levels will be made in the coming months.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The conference was the culmination of Somali-led reconciliation initiatives dating back to the Arta Declaration of May 2000, which established the Transitional National Government - the first Somali Government since 1991 to secure a measure of international recognition, enabling Somalia to reoccupy its seat at the United Nations and in regional bodies. Over the course of more than a decade, the transition process has expanded to include many who had initially opposed it, bringing on board the Somalia Reconciliation and Restoration Council in 2003 to form the Transitional Federal Government, as well as the moderate wing of the Islamic Courts Union in 2008 and the Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jama'a, two years later.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“However, with the generous help of both the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia, Augustine Mahiga, and the President of Uganda, His Excellency Mr. Yoweri Museveni, we were able to bridge the gaps and to come to a common agreement on the way forward in the form of the Kampala Accord. As a result, it is today my privilege to report that the consultative meeting on ending the transition was successfully held in the capital just over a week ago, and concluded with the adoption of a road map, complete with specific timelines and benchmarks, to ensure the return of a permanent Government in August next year.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The international community must urgently reinforce our efforts to extend the zone of safety for aid workers beyond Mogadishu and into those areas. In the meantime, my Government will continue to work closely with humanitarian agencies to collect and share information on needs. We stand ready to cooperate with all actors to ensure that aid gets to the most critically affected populations, wherever they may be. I now turn to the political progress. In May, we informed the Council of our intention, together with the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, to hold a consultative meeting in Mogadishu with the aim of 1 1-49644 generating consensus on how to bring the transition process to a successful conclusion. At the time, there existed critical disagreements among the transitional institutions on how that was to be achieved.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Although normal to above-normal rainfall is expected to return in the next three months, that is unlikely to result in a significant easing of the crisis in the short term, as the harvest would not be expected until February. In any case, the production from the short rainy season only accounts for a third of total annual cereal production. The displacement of farmers by the current famine will only further reduce the expected yield. In fact, the United Nations has indicated that it expects the famine to spread to the rest of the South by the end of the year. It is therefore critical that we accelerate efforts to reach those in Al-Shabaab-controlled areas before the crisis spirals out of control, threatening the security and political gains made.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Coupled with our measures to ensure security, those deliveries have had a considerable impact in Mogadishu and the surrounding areas. According to a recent report by the Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit, cereal prices for August in the Banadir region, although still unacceptably high, have come down by up to 20 per cent compared to previous months. The greatest need, however, continues to be felt within areas still under the effective control of the extremists, where access by international humanitarian agencies is severely restricted. The insurgents are also hampering the freedom of movement of millions who are trying to reach help either in Mogadishu or in neighbouring countries. Without urgent interventions to change the situation, it is estimated that up to three quarters of a million people may perish in the next few months.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“It is a matter of urgency that we seek to better coordinate and increase the humanitarian relief. There can be no competition, only concerted effort, in a humanitarian crisis of this scale, between what are known as traditional and non-traditional donors. All estimates predict that we will see the crisis deepen in the country and the suffering of my kinsfolk worsen. I have welcomed the proliferation of support and donors who are seeking to help. It will be essential to ensure that we play our part, Within our limited capacity, in securing and helping the delivery of assistance to a larger number of Somalis who are in such dire need. We are indebted to the United Nations and its agencies, which have so far delivered tons of food to Mogadishu and other areas.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“To deal with this situation and to oversee the delivery of humanitarian assistance, a high-level Cabinet committee has been created and, as per its recommendations, the Government has established several camps to house and feed them. A disaster management agency, comprising members of civil society, has also been established. We are working with United Nations agencies - such as the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the World Food Programme - to synchronize our efforts to deal with the famine. On behalf of the entire Somali nation, I wish to express my gratitude for the pledges of assistance that have been received from Governments and humanitarian agencies around the world.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“In that regard, I ask the Council to urgently reconsider the recommendation of the African Union Peace and Security Council to increase the mandated strength of the AMISOM. force to 20,000 troops from the current ceiling of 12,000, and to provide it with key enablers and force multipliers, including air and maritime components. On the humanitarian front, as all are aware, the United Nations has declared famine in a sixth region of Somalia, which means that up to half the population, or 4 million souls, are now facing the prospect of starvation. Many of those continue to come to the capital seeking refuge. The United Nations estimates that over half a million have already arrived.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The support of the international community is critical if we are to continue to protect civilians, ensure the safe and timely delivery of aid and prevent the extremists from using our territory as a base from which to plot terror attacks. The immediate deployment of the extra 3,000 AMISOM. troops already authorized by the Council is urgently needed to prevent a security vacuum in the areas of Mogadishu vacated by Al-Shabaab. As the Secretary-General notes, without international support for equipping and outfitting additional troops, troop-contributing countries will continue to face difficulties in deploying their forces in a timely manner. Going forward, more will be required if we are to expand the zone of safety that has been created in the capital to encompass the rest of the country.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The struggle to stabilize Somalia and deny terrorists a foothold on the Horn of Africa is one in which we all have a stake, and therefore one in which we all have responsibilities. At this juncture, I would like to thank the Council for the generous support it has given to both the transitional federal institutions and to the AMISOM. peace support mission, without whose assistance much of the progress that I have outlined here would not have been possible. I also join the Secretary-General in paying tribute to the Governments and people of Burundi and Uganda for their continued sacrifice and commitment to the cause of peace in Somalia, as well as in extending condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in this worthy cause, including Somali forces.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The fact that the extremists would target innocent and hungry Somalis is an indication that they care nothing for the fate of the citizens of the country. Somalia is on the frontline in the global defence against the plague of terrorism. The terrorists are looking further afield. They have sought to export their noxious extremism across the region, recruiting and sponsoring acts of terror in countries such as Uganda, where last year they murdered 76 innocent people. It is a well known fact that they are focusing their recruitment and radicalization efforts on Somali diasporas in Australia, Canada, Europe and the United States of America. As the world marks the ten-year anniversary of the 11 September 2001 attacks here in New York and in Washington, DC, it is critical that we learn the lessons of the past.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The Secretary-General's report notes that the TFG and Somali security forces are currently overextended. It is essential that we work together to enlarge and improve the Somali National Army and the Police Force of the Somali Government as a matter of grave urgency. In order to consolidate and build on the security gains, it is essential to enlarge the force of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) - which has sacrificed so much and worked so hard - in the near future with the required air and maritime force components that it badly needs. To support this united effort, I look forward to announcing the national security and stabilization plan in the near future, which is a key part of the road map.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“We are aware that pockets of insurgents remain in the city who are intent on launching a campaign of terror against the population using suicide attacks and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Already, our security and intelligence agencies have foiled a number of such attacks. The two largest IDP camps, Babaado and Rajo, which provide shelter and food for tens of thousands of the most needy, have both been targeted. Last week an IED was discovered planted within the Rajo camp. Two weeks earlier, a man wearing a suicide vest and disguised as a woman was arrested before he could detonate his explosives at the Babaado camp. A car bomb was also recently found and defused at the populous Kilometre 4 junction. At the same time, it will be imperative to ensure that the Somali State is able to keep clan rivalries and warlordism at bay.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The Cabinet has established two task forces, one with the responsibility to provide armed escort to humanitarian convoys, and the other - a mobile patrol unit - to tackle crime. District security committees have been established in all 16 districts of the city and are engaging local communities to determine their priorities and needs. The security forces continue to search for weapons and booby traps in the neighbourhoods formerly occupied by the extremists. Once those have been cleared, citizens will be encouraged to return to their homes. However, we must remain realistic as we enter the next phase. Stabilizing security inside the capital has been a determined focus of my Government over the past month. The plan for Mogadishu is starting to work. We cannot, however, afford to be complacent.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“We in Somalia recognize, as the report of the Secretary- General notes, that failure to do so would fatally 1 1-49644 undermine the legitimacy and popular support that the Government currently enjoys. My Government is doing the best it can within our limited resources to exploit those opportunities. Immediately following the extremists' withdrawal, a ministerial committee was set up, visited vacated areas and came up with plans for dealing with the situation. The immediate concern was to re-establish security and fill the vacuum with legitimate State authorities. A state of emergency has been declared in these districts, as well as in camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the city, in order to prevent crime as well as to deter the return of warlords and militias.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“A month and a half after my appointment as Prime Minister, Al-Qaida-affiliated extremist insurgents were forced to withdraw from the capital under pressure from the Somali National Army, with the support of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). On 10 August, the Special Representative of the Secretary General, Mr. Augustine Mahiga, updated the Council (see S/PV.6599) on the situation in the capital following this withdrawal by Al-Shabaab, noting that this presented both opportunities and challenges for the Transitional Federal Government as we strived to consolidate security in the city, provide public services to the population and tackle the enormous humanitarian emergency enveloping our country.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“It is an honour for me to be here before the Council today and to update members on the developments that have recently taken place in Somalia. This is the first time I have had the opportunity to address the Security Council since my appointment as Prime Minister in June. In the intervening period, the humanitarian, security and political landscape has altered, and it is my intention to demonstrate the steps that the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) is taking to address the new challenges and opportunities that face us today. Let me begin by welcoming the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia (S/2011/549) which is now before the Council and which notes the positive political and security developments that have occurred in the past three months.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Resolving these issues requires the international community to focus all its energy and efforts on achieving a comprehensive peace in the region and on restoring the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to an independent State of Palestine. All parties must act truthfully and sincerely towards achieving these objectives. We again urge the Security Council to take the necessary action by bringing into effect its very own resolutions on Palestine and the Middle East.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Only by doing so can the peace process timeline stipulated in September 2010 be adhered to and the occupation end. Only by doing so can we bring stability and peace to the Middle East. Most important of all, we can restore justice and all rights due to the Palestinian people. On Gaza, we reiterate our call on Israel to lift the blockade and end the imprisonment of more than 1.5 million people, to normalize the flow of construction materials and to expedite further approvals of United Nations projects, including the building of more schools by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. Provocative actions, such as the shooting of Palestinian civilians, including children, by Israeli military personnel, must stop, as such actions further aggravate the already dire situation in the Strip.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In that connection, we welcome the European Union's declaration on the Middle East peace process of 13 December 2010, which considers Israeli settlements, including in East Jerusalem, illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace. In addition, we also welcome the increasing number of countries officially recognizing the State of Palestine. At the very least, that development serves as an indication to all Palestinians that the world at large has not forgotten or forsaken them. It is also a reminder to Israel that it must fulfil its legal obligations by stopping all illegal settlement activities, the construction of the separation wall and the demolition of Palestinian-owned buildings and infrastructure, particularly in East Jerusalem.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Let me first and foremost congratulate you, Madam President, on your presidency of the Council, and secondly, state that we align my delegation's statement with the statements of the representatives of Egypt, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, and Tajikistan, on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. The continued occupation of Palestinian territory and its ramifications are unacceptable. The build-up of illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian lands, including in East Jerusalem, continues unabated. That includes the recent demolition of the historic Shepherd Hotel in order to make way for the construction of more housing for settlers. In continuing to do so, Israel has time and again put itself on the wrong side of history, with impunity.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In so doing, it will focus on the further mainstreaming of the gender dimension in the work of the system at large and will address the programmatic aspect of the work of UN Women. The specific constituency, institutional weight and networks of the Council, which relate to what is commonly presented as its convening power, will be used to ensure the political significance and broad visibility of this exercise. This opportunity could be used for a joint event with the Peacebuilding Commission in order to review the status of women in peacebuilding settings. It could also be an opportunity for a presentation by the President of the Security Council to the Economic and Social Council. By maintaining close dialogue among our different bodies, we can strengthen the impact of the United Nations voice in our common areas of work.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“The Commission on the Status of Women reviewed the Beijing Platform for Action in March; the Economic and Social Council adopted a ministerial declaration on the matter in July following its annual ministerial review devoted to gender equality and the empowerment of women; and the General Assembly decided on the creation of UNWomen in July, a major step forward for the operationalization of United Nations work in this field. 2011 will provide important opportunities to follow up on those events. At its coordination segment in July, the Economic and Social Council will review the coordinated follow-up and implementation of the ministerial declaration adopted this year.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“For example, the Economic and Social Council could ensure follow-up and monitoring of the indicators developed by its Statistical Commission on violence against women. Given its strong experience in reviewing the achievement of development objectives, particularly the Millennium Development Goals, the Council could engage in this task with the real know- how and institutional backup of the United Nations system at large. 2010 has been a very constructive year for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women at the United Nations.”
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“Violence against women in conflict and post- conflict situations is both a development and a security challenge that calls for action on a common front by United Nations Charter and other intergovernmental bodies. Violence against women profoundly affects not only the health and safety of women but also the political, economic and social stability of their nations. As such, United Nations intergovernmental bodies - in particular, the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and its Commission on the Status of Women, as well as the Peacebuilding Commission - all have a role to play in fostering international action to eliminate this scourge and deliver results. I therefore wish to suggest a sharing of tasks among these various bodies in order to accelerate mutually reinforcing efforts in this crucial field.”
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“Over the years, the Economic and Social Council has promoted a comprehensive approach to peace, stability and development. Its discussions on the transition from relief to development, leading to groundbreaking agreed conclusions in 1998 and an annual follow-up process at the Council's substantive sessions, are based on the demonstrated need to integrate relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction and development into a continuum that increases the coherence of international support. Peacebuilding is an additional dimension of international efforts that can now be added to this approach. The Council's Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti has also formulated specific recommendations on the gender dimension of international support to Haiti. I invite the Security Council to take them into account.”
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