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1. “That is why we continue to work with the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force and the Executive Directorate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, to which we have made consistent financial contributions. Late this month, our country will host an international conference to develop national strategies for the fight against terrorism, the purpose of which is to strengthen countries' national capacities and support them in developing strategies. No country is immune to terrorism, which is why the international community must remain united in the project to eliminate the scourge of terrorism in a comprehensive way. Colombia will continue to work bilaterally, regionally and multilaterally to achieve tangible results in the fight against terrorism.”

   2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900Resumption1 (2013) · source

2. “Fighting terrorism requires us to attack its financing sources. We believe that this should be one ofthe highest international priorities in the struggle against terrorism. Most sources of terrorist financing can be traced to organized crime. In order to prevent terrorist networks from tapping into the financial and logistical resources that fundamental their activities, we must develop comprehensive measures incorporating elements of judicial instruments addressing transnational organized cr1me. Terrorist financing derived from crime opens new opportunities for States to engage in effective international cooperation in exchanging information and intelligence.”

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3. “Building the capacities of States is a fundamental aspect of global counter-terrorism activities and should serve to support the development of internal normative frameworks. Counter-terrorism measures must be in full accordance with the rule of law, due process and human rights. We must continue to provide technical assistance to States to facilitate national capacity-building so that they can implement their international obligations. Colombia reiterates the importance, as a central aspect of the fight against terrorism, of adopting measures to protect the rights of victims and of compensating them for the harm they have suffered. We must continue to work to ensure that victims are heard and that States have appropriate mechanisms for helping them, healing them and protecting their rights.”

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4. “To address such a global phenomenon, the United Nations, especially the General Assembly as its principal organ, will have to act as a central axis of policy cooperation, even as the Security Council, in the framework of its mandate, must adopt measures to complement and supplement international counter-terrorism activities through its resolutions and subsidiary organs. My country supports all efforts to avoid duplication of effort and to promote coherency and coordination among the Organization's various entities involved in the fight against terrorism. The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is the instrument that best reflects the consensus of the international community, and its four pillars must therefore continue to guide a balanced response to terrorism.”

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5. “The international community is endowed with an ample legal framework in the matter, including 14 international treaties and four additional protocols, as well as resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly. We note the progress made towards the universalization of that framework in recent years, and we call on Member States to remain vigilant in their effective implementation of those measures. The ongoing efforts in the fight against terrorism have highlighted the need for a more coordinated and creative approach. Achieving that goal will require us to address the complexities of terrorism through international cooperation and coordination.”

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6. “Mr. Alzate (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I want to thank Pakistan for its initiative in convening today's meeting and its Minister for Foreign Affairs for presiding over it earlier today. We also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive statement. We express our solidarity with Pakistan and our deep sadness about the recent events there. Terrorism is a threat to international peace and security. That is why the international community must intensify its efforts to fight it in a coordinated and effective way. As we have made clear, Colombia condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and reiterates that no motives or circumstances can justify it.”

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7. “I note the activities of UNOCA to strengthen coordination among the various agencies of the United Nations system, participation in peacekeeping operations, and support for the special political offices in the region. We must therefore continue to promote the coordinating role of UNOCA within the United Nations in the tasks assigned to it. Finally, we express our willingness to adopt a draft presidential statement on this topic.”

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8. “In order to achieve the implementation of the five goals established in the strategy, it is essential that sufficient resources be made available. All of the components of the strategy are equally important and mutually reinforcing. We therefore believe that a clear division of responsibilities, the definition ofparameters and a timeline for their implementation will require an appropriate balance that takes into account the key importance of such aspects as the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, care for the victims, and the effective improvement of the social and economic conditions of the populations of the region affected by the presence of the Lord's Resistance Army.”

   2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source

9. “We welcome the progress made in the implementation of the United Nations regional strategy to address the threat and impact of the activities of the LRA, and towards the launching of the African Union-led Regional Cooperation Initiative against the Lord's Resistance Army. The countries of Central Africa must respond to the many challenges to their security. The political will of the countries of the region must therefore be maintained and supported so that they can mount a sustained attack against the threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army. Strategic, ongoing dialogue between the United Nations and the African Union is crucial if action against the LRA is to remain a priority and if firm steps are to be taken towards defining the pending elements of the African Union Regional Cooperation Initiative.”

   2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source

10. “Activities aimed at implementing framework cooperation agreements must continue, and we encourage the Special Representative to pursue a fluid dialogue leading to a clear definition of priorities and goals for action, in which matters such as conflict prevention and the fight against illicit trafficking, terrorism, piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea will be covered in a comprehensive and coordinated fashion. The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) continues to threaten the peace and stability of the countries of the region, and the effects of its activities continue to seriously harm the civilian population. There are hundreds of thousands of displaced persons and refugees. Violations of international humanitarian law and human rights continue to characterize the violent actions of that armed group.”

    2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source

11. “In that respect and in order to carry out its mandate, UNOCA must promote closely coordinated, complementary efforts among the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN-Women and other relevant actors of the system so as to enable the States of the region to gradually and effectively achieve and improve the enjoyment of and respect for all the rights and freedoms of the populations. We welcome UNOCA's links with regional and subregional organizations and its efforts to closely coordinate work with them and to strengthen those institutions as a priority of its mandate.”

    2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source

12. “Nevertheless, efforts must be pursued in order to ensure that the benefits of economic growth lead to improved living conditions of the population. The formulation of equitable macroeconomic policies aimed at achieving inclusive socioeconomic growth is a purpose for which the United Nations must support the States in the region through assistance with specialized training. To facilitate consistent human rights action among the various United Nations actors in the region, we must focus on the priority creation and strengthening of national capacities and institutions in that context.”

    2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source

13. “Differences were expressed Via the legal and institutional channels provided for that purpose, thereby demonstrating that democratic values and institutions are making progress in becoming the cornerstones of representative and legitimate power in the region. With a View to further progress, UNOCA must continue to support national authorities in strengthening national capacities through providing requested assistance to improve their electoral systems and legislation. The progress made in the region has also materialized as major economic growth. Despite the complex global economic environment, the region has managed to maintain good levels of macroeconomic performance, and it is foreseen that growth rates will continue along those lines.”

    2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source

14. “Mr. Alzate (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation wishes to thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting, and Mr. Abou Moussa, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), for his briefing and his leadership in heading that Office. We welcome the progress made by UNOCA in fulfilling its mandate and in strengthening the coordinating role of the United Nations presence in the region on the issues covered by its mandate. In recent months, we have seen improvements in the democratic systems of the region. The general elections in Angola and parliamentary elections in Congo took place in a generally peaceful environment.”

    2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source

15. “In paragraph 2 of its historic resolution 1593 (2005), the Security Council decided explicitly "that the Government of Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur shall cooperate fully with and provide any necessary assistance to the Court and the Prosecutor pursuant to this resolution". In my delegation's opinion, the obligation to cooperate with the Court definitely includes the duty to implement arrest warrants issued by the Prosecutor.”

    2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source

16. “One of the stated aims of the Rome Statute and of the establishment of the ICC was to deter the likely perpetrators of horrendous crimes in the context of generalized Violence or armed conflict by sending them the message that atrocities that once shook the conscience of humankind, such as ethnic cleansing and genocide, would not go unpunished, and that the United Nations and its States Memberes would spare no efforts to bring those responsible for such crimes to justice. In that context, it is regrettable to see that in a year when we celebrated the first decade of the International Criminal Court, international criminal justice has not been able to function fully in Darfur.”

    2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source

17. “Such facts are cause for concern, and the Council, along with the ICC, should take up the allegations at the appropriate time. However, that catalogue of grave incidents and alleged violations and abuses should not let us lose sight of the undeniable fact that for now the primary focus of the Council's attention and that of the international community should be on carrying out the arrest orders issued by the Court, which would in effect fulfil the implementation of resolution 1593 (2005) and the obligations therein.”

    2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source

18. “That was the situation in June, when the fifteenth report was presented, and it still holds today, since there has been no real progress in the matter. In fact, most of the report does not refer to the four open cases, but rather to ongoing investigations into alleged crimes that are being committed in Darfur, which could lead to the opening of new criminal cases. That would apply to alleged indiscriminate aerial bombardments and land attacks against civilians, alleged acts of gender-based and sexual violence, alleged crimes against human rights activists and members of civil society, alleged kidnappings and attacks on aid workers and United Nations personnel, alleged recruitment of minors and alleged interference with the delivery of humanitarian aid.”

    2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source

19. “Mr. Alzate (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like, at the outset, to welcome to the Security Council Chamber the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda. We have read with interest the Prosecutor's sixteenth report on the situation in Darfur, and are dismayed by the fact that, with the exception of those accused in the Banda and Jerbo case, the criminal trials initiated by the Prosecutor at the express request of the Council have not yet gone forward because the accused have not yet been brought before the Court. The Prosecutor concluded that credible criminal procedures did not exist in the Sudan such that they could impugn the admissibility of the open cases that have been brought or otherwise cast doubt on the Court's jurisdiction in their regard.”

    2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source

20. “In conclusion, allow me to point out that in addressing this topic, the Security Council can help to improve the coordination of activities and the efficient use of the logistical and administrative resources available to the various missions so as to control crises and stabilize complex situations more effectively. We underscore the need to carry out an analysis, from the time of drawing up mandates, of possible temporary and unforeseen needs that missions may face. We must continue to promote cooperation between United Nations missions in order to strengthen political consistency and to improve the effectiveness of United Nations operations at the regional level. In that way, we will improve the capacity to provide an agile response without affecting the efficiency of each mission and the fulfilment of their respective mandates.”

    2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

21. “We also encourage troop- and police-contributing countries to consider using staff and equipment in neighbouring missions or cross-border operations, which should be set up in joint agreements with the United Nations. The continuing exchange of logistical resources, experienced staff and transport, as well as establishing mechanisms such as joint working groups or coordination and storage bases, are cooperation activities that should be carefully considered in order to ascertain the capacity available and its possible impact on each specific region.”

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22. “Those deployed missions should continue to enhance cooperation, information exchange, coordination and joint efforts so as to improve security in the border area. Institutional coordination and coherence are the bases for ensuring a credible presence and optimal results. In that regard, the coordination processes among the Department of Political Affairs, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office must be strengthened still further, if possible. In addition, joint processes among Special Representatives, representatives, Force Commanders, United Nations offices and country teams must also be continued.”

    2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

23. “In order to ensure smooth implementation and positive outcomes, a coherent planning strategy must be developed that depends on the coordinated participation of the United Nations system, with contributing countries approving the use of troops and equipment and with the political will of the Governments of the host countries. An example of inter-mission cooperation is the stabilization of the border area between Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia, where the United Nations bodies present there enhanced their cooperation. We welcome the increased deployment of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire's uniformed troops along the border with Liberia. We also acknowledge the significance of the measures announced by the United Nations Mission in Liberia, such as the increase in joint patrols and aerial reconnaissance missions.”

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24. “Effective cooperation between missions must therefore be part of the planning and implementation of mandates so as to improve the understanding of the situation on the ground, in particular when facing common challenges in areas with a regional dimension. Activities such as the regular exchange of detailed reports on the military situation, establishing joint analysis centres and convening regular meetings between missions are important in developing integrated subregional strategies to promote regional peace and security. Inter-mission cooperation should take into account financial and staff constraints and should be implemented without undermining the original mandate of each mission.”

    2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

25. “In the current situations, inter-mission cooperation is a tool that, in the short term, facilitates the exchange or joint use of resources between peacekeeping operations and that provides flexibility and timely support at times when critical gaps are identified. As part of a coordinated and coherent strategy in response to shortages or difficulties on the ground, it is important to be able to temporarily turn to inter-mission cooperation, taking into account financial and staff limitations and authorization with regard to assets and services. However, in order to ensure effective operational interaction, cooperation in areas such as exchanging information and experience gained must be sustained and coordinated, taking into account the needs identified by the countries concerned or by the missions in the region.”

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26. “Mr. Alzate (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would first of all like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this briefing. I am also grateful for the comprehensive presentations on peacekeeping operations and inter-mission cooperation provided by Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Ms. Ameerah Haq, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support. The situations where there are peacekeeping operations are complex and diverse in nature. While operations must be designed in such a way as to ensure coherence between the established mandates and the resources allocated, at times circumstances arise that exacerbate existing tensions and that present such operations with unexpected constraints in appropriately implementing their mandate.”

    2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

27. “In that context, we echo the appeals made by the Prosecutor of the Mechanism to various States in the region to show greater diligence and to cooperate with his Office in order to resolve this sensitive issue. The Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals is the principal tool through which the Security Council can continue to channel the will of the international community to put an end to impunity for heinous international crimes. We welcome the fact that the various bodies of the United Nations and the Mechanism are taking the steps necessary to ensuring its smooth functioning. We should spare no effort to continue that work, and to that end we believe it is vital to respond to the request made by the Presidents of both Tribunals to extend the judges' terms in order to allow them to carry out each Tribunal's completion strategy.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

28. “In that regard, it is regrettable that we still have a situation where several of those accused by the Rwanda Tribunal have not yet been captured, although there is relatively precise information regarding their whereabouts. A particularly worrying situation is that of the three accused persons still under the jurisdiction of the Mechanism, who are apparently in the Great Lakes region and southern Africa. In our View, when it adopts its next resolution, the Council should reiterate and reinforce its appeal to all States to cooperate effectively with the Tribunal, and that in particular those whose duty it is to take steps to ensure the arrest and delivery of fugitives to the Tribunal should comply with their obligations based on the relevant decisions of the Council.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

29. “We believe that to be very important, particularly if we take into account the fact that one transfer is still in process and that in six of the cases where the accused are still at large it has already been decided to refer them to Rwandan tribunals. We trust that the States concerned will continue to provide the Arusha branch with all the necessary cooperation, since, as President Meron indicated, the effectiveness of the Mechanism, as was also the case with the two Tribunals, depends entirely on States' cooperation. It is also true that effective cooperation with Member States continues to be a key factor in enabling the Tribunals to complete their mandates.”

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30. “My delegation believes that, given the developments experienced in Rwanda, the Mechanism has a particularly important role to play with regard to the monitoring of cases remanded to national jurisdictions, as was the case with the two cases referred to French courts in November 2007 and to one case referred to Rwanda, in which we expect the respective criminal proceedings to start in the next few months. In resolution 2054 (2012), the Council highlighted the importance of ensuring proper follow-up on transferred cases and, above all, that of unfailingly respecting the rights of the accused being transferred.”

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31. “We also welcome the fact that the Arusha branch of the Mechanism began fully functioning on 1 July and that The Hague branch will do the same on 1 July next year. The reports we have received show that the former has already taken the opportunity to act in several areas of its mandate, including adopting judicial decisions, among which, in the first decision of its Appeals Chamber, were measures on protecting witnesses and Victims and monitoring the carrying out of ICTR sentences.”

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32. “My delegation is convinced that the two Tribunals and the Residual Mechanism will continue to provide an invaluable service to the cause of international justice and the maintenance of international peace and security. We believe that in the past six months in particular both the presidencies and the Prosecutors' Offices have worked extremely hard in order to comply with the Council's decisions on the finalizing of the responsibilities of the Tribunals's bodies and their rapid transfer to the Mechanism. We commend the special diligence that the judges and the secretariat of the Mechanism have shown in adopting the regulatory frameworks for their activities, including the Rules of Procedure and Evidence and the various practice guidelines, which will provide an invaluable service to litigants.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

33. “Mr. Alzate (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for the way in which their offices have carried out their duties with the aim of ensuring a good start for the functioning of the Residual Mechanism. I would also like to thank Ambassador Rosenthal and the delegation of Guatemala, whose work in leading the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals considerably facilitated the progress made in this area, as well as the interaction between the Mechanism principals and Council members.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

34. “We hope that this will mark the beginning of a new period of deeper and more extensive dialogue and cooperation between Belgrade and Pristina.”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

35. “Furthermore, given the charges of organ trafficking, Colombia will closely follow the results of the investigation, and offer its support to the work carried out by Mr. Williamson, the lead prosecutor of the Special Investigative Task Force. We hope that it will reach a swift conclusion and ensure that those responsible for these acts are brought to justice. Security, stability and respect for human rights are key to building lasting results. We therefore believe that UNMIK must continue to promote cooperation in this area between the parties involved and regional and international agencies. To conclude, I would like to express Colombia's satisfaction with the holding of the meeting between the Heads of Government of Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels under the auspices of the European Union.”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

36. “In that respect, Colombia recognizes the work carried out by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and its partners to work with displaced persons towards rapprochement, and the valuable contribution of other stakeholders who have contributed to this urgent task. We commend the initiative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Kosovo and UN-Women in offering their support to the Kosovo Agency for Gender Equality in the Office of the Prime Minister in the development of a Kosovo action plan on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We are concerned that attacks against international organizations in Kosovo continue. My delegation rejects and condemns such acts and calls emphatically for respect for the work of these organizations and an end to these attacks.”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

37. “I would also like to highlight the progress achieved in the implementation of the agreements reached through dialogue and the adoption of measures for implementing regional cooperation agreements and joint management of border crossings. All of this leads us to call on the parties to continue to work on the basis of the achievements that have been reached and with renewed energy on those issues that still present difficulties. We hope that the dialogue promoted by the European Union between Belgrade and Pristina will be resumed with renewed confidence, aiming at peace and prosperity. We note that the issue of the return of communities to their places of origin still raises certain types of challenges, including in the socioeconomic sphere and with respect to coexistence.”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

38. “Mr. Alzate (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2012/818) on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), and Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his very detailed briefing on the Mission and recent events in that country. Allow me to also welcome the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, Mr. Enver Hoxhaj, and of Serbia, Mr. Ivan Mrkie. We listened very carefully to their statements. We note that, during the period covered by the report, the security situation in Kosovo remained relatively calm, and useful efforts were made by local leaders in the region to moderate their rhetoric and improve trust between the communities. However, we are concerned by a few incidents that took place in the north of Kosovo.”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

39. “That would enable Somalia to strengthen its ability to maintain sovereignty over its waters and maritime resources and further develop activities such as fishing and port activities as viable economic alternatives for the population, given the current dependency on activities linked to crime surrounding the piracy networks. In conclusion, I would like to recognize again AMISOM's meaningful contribution to the search for peace in Somalia. I call upon the Somali authorities and other relevant stakeholders to maintain and broaden the unity of purpose seen throughout the transition and to look upon the stabilization and strengthening of the Somali State as the principal objective in the long term.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

40. “A stable and sustainable solution must be an integral part of the efforts undertaken to strengthen the rule of law in the country and the capacity-building of national institutions, areas in which factors relating to the economy, security, the judiciary and the correctional system can be simultaneously dealt with. One of the areas in which the international community and, in particular, the United Nations are called upon to provide technical assistance to Somalia is that of the demarcation of its maritime spaces in accordance with international law. That will allow for a clear definition of its territorial waters, exclusive economic zone and maritime borders.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

41. “On the contrary, it is the time to address the fundamental tasks that have remained pending in the Somalia end-of-transition road map on progress towards the training of local administrators and the development of functioning institutions capable of supporting the economic and social recovery of the country. We must also move forward in the creation of an inclusive Government Cabinet, the submission of the national Constitution to a referendum and the organization of local and national elections in order to definitively advance the peacebuilding process. Piracy off the Somali coast is a problem that will not end with the transition.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

42. “For that reason, we believe it is important to support the efforts of the Somali authorities with regard to the consolidation ofthe recently recovered areas and, in particular, with the implementation and launching of the national policy for reconciliation and stabilization, as well as the national security and stabilization plan. We must also give due consideration to addressing the immediate needs of a growing number of combatants who have abandoned the ranks of Al-Shabaab, as a first step towards a far-reaching process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. The end of the transition does not mean the end of the peace process.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

43. “We must also give due consideration to the request of the African Union for the inclusion of a maritime component and the strengthening of the civilian component within AMISOM. We must also provide greater technical and financial resources and resources for training of the Somali forces so that they can undertake a more significant role in the ongoing operations. Efforts to reform and restructure those forces must continue through a regularization process that allows for a clear command and control structure. We must also harmonize and synchronize the various political and military efforts with an eye to achieving a true stabilization of the situation in Somalia.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

44. “Despite that progress, Al-Shabaab terrorist attacks continue to represent a serious threat to Somali institutions and the political process itself. For that reason, the work and presence of AMISOM. continues to be crucial for Somalia's stabilization. We cannot fail to note that the expanded capacity of AMISOM. hinges to a large degree on whether the Mission has the resources and equipment needed for meeting its mandate. Similarly, it is essential that the Mission have force enablers and multipliers in order to afford greater operational capacity and flexibility to the Mission. Along those lines, it is crucial that we renew the entirety of the logistical support measures granted under resolution 2036 (2012).”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

45. “In that context, we must adopt a comprehensive strategy aimed at strengthening the institutions and national capacity-building of the new Somali State in step with the vision of the Somalis and the priorities established by the Somali authorities and in a manner that is also consistent with the future presence ofthe United Nations in Somalia. We must also ensure that there is clear consistency and coordination in the efforts undertaken by the different entities and agencies of the United Nations and other regional and international partners. We must recognize the significant expansion of territorial control by the Somali National Security Forces and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). Today that includes important and strategic cities such as Mogadishu, Afgoye, Baidoa, Marka and Kismayo.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

46. “While we look with optimism on the significant progress achieved in security matters, we are aware that that progress must be consolidated on various fronts. We must contribute to guiding the country towards sustainable economic and social development. While the new Somali authorities have the primary responsibility for restoring security, political stability, the rule of law and economic development, it also is essential that the international community continue to provide support, albeit not unlimited, but recognizing the inherent challenges facing a country in the process of consolidation.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

47. “Mr. Alzate (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thankyou, Mr. President, forconvening this debate on the situation in Somalia at this crucial moment in the efforts to make progress towards Somalia's political, economic and security normalization. I would also like to thank and pay tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Political Office in Somalia, Mr. Augustine Mahiga. Somalia has made significant strides towards achieving peace and stability. The last phase of the transition has been proof of the efforts of Somalia's stakeholders towards establishing a more legimate and representative Government, with new leadership and new institutions, capable of guiding the future of the Somali people.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

48. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.05 pm.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source

49. “I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Abdou Salam Diallo, Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source

50. “I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations.”

    2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6816Resumption1 (2012) · source