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Annabi

lines on the record: 845
first: 1999-12-22
most recent: 2009-09-09
sittings or episodes: 45
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“As Council members will have seen from the April Darfur report, organized violence in the region continued throughout last month. Attacks on civilians, rape, kidnapping and banditry actually increased from the previous month. While there was no evidence of direct involvement by regular Government forces last month, there were widespread reports of abuse by militias. This militia activity was generally small scale, with the one exception of an attack on 7 April on the village of Khor Abeche in Southern Darfur. More than 10,000 civilians - in fact, the entire population of the village - were displaced during that brazen assault, and a substantial number of their homes were burned and looted. Investigations into the attack by the local administration continue, and those responsible should, of course, be held accountable.”
2005-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5176 (2005) · source
“The April report on Darfur - which is the eighth such monthly report on the subject by the Secretary-General - makes clear that instability, violence and civilian suffering in that troubled region continue and that a lasting solution can be found only through serious political engagement by the parties, within the Abuja process. The April report on Darfur also confirms that stability in the region will require, in the short term, a considerable strengthening of the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS). This issue is addressed in the second report being considered by the Council today, which describes steps being taken by the African Union (AU) to strengthen AMIS, and proposes assistance which the United Nations could provide in that regard.”
2005-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5176 (2005) · source
“Mr. Annabi: Thank you, Madam President, for the opportunity to brief the Council today. Members of the Council will recall that last week, Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno gave them a briefing on matters relating to the United Nations peace support operation in the Sudan: the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS). Today, I will therefore focus on two related reports of the Secretary-General concerning Darfur: one on the situation in that region during the month of April (S/2005/305) and a second on options with respect to how the United Nations can reinforce the efforts to foster peace in Darfur through appropriate assistance to the African Union Mission in the Sudan (S/2005/285). The two reports are complementary.”
2005-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5176 (2005) · source
“We should guard against complacency and be aware that difficult challenges continue to lie ahead, but the past few days - and first and foremost the patience, resilience and determination demonstrated by Afghan women and men - are a source of optimism that the election will result in achieving a central objective of the Bonn Agreement.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“That corresponds to 33 per cent of estimated actual personnel targets and to 68 per cent of the heavy weapons target. Those results suggest that, just as disarmament is an important ingredient in the holding of credible elections, the electoral process itself helps advance disarmament. That is one more reason to ensure that the international community continues to provide assistance to both processes, particularly in the context of the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for next spring. Planning and budgeting for the elections will begin shortly and the plans will be made available as soon as they are finalized. In conclusion, I have tried to present some very preliminary observations on a process that is still under way.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“As a result, the Ministry of Defence, as requested by the Joint Electoral Management Body on 10 August, appointed new and non-factional commanders to three core units affiliated with electoral candidates: President Karzai's running mate Khalili and presidential candidates Muhaqqiq and Dostum. The political momentum generated by the electoral process has had an evident effect on the demobilization of soldiers, as well as on the defactionalization of military forces. By the end of September, about 5,480 soldiers had entered the DDR programme under the new plan, representing about 40 per cent more than had been disarmed since the programme started in October 2003. By election day, more than 22,500 personnel had been disarmed and 2,780 serviceable heavy weapons had been disabled or cantoned.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“As members know, before the election, much effort went into creating an environment in which a credible, meaningful election was possible. A list of the benchmarks to guide that effort was circulated to the Security Council in August last year. I would like to emphasize one of those benchmarks today: the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process. It is clear that much more progress is needed on DDR before the parliamentary elections are held. At the same time, the electoral process itself has helped to add momentum to disarmament efforts. A specific pre-election DDR framework was finalized through a presidential decree signed on 7 September. Additional momentum was gained from the requirement that all parties sever their links to military formations in order to be registered for the elections.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“The participation of domestic observers through the Free and Fair Elections Foundation of Afghanistan was particularly welcome and we are pleased that the domestic observation effort was as thorough as it was. Equally important for the credibility of the process was the presence of political party and candidate agents. There were 22,000 party agents and 52,000 candidate agents accredited, and agents were present in every province of Afghanistan. Many of those agents continued to observe the polling even after their candidates had called a boycott and requested them to leave the polling stations. The agents continue to play an active role in observing the counting process and by doing so have contributed to strengthening the credibility of the process.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“With a total of about 800,000 Afghans voting outside Afghanistan, the out- of-country exercise represents the largest-ever refugee vote. This was organized in only 78 days. The IOM and, in particular, its teams in Pakistan and Iran deserve significant praise for that achievement. I also want to seize this opportunity to commend the Governments of Iran and Pakistan for the commitment they have shown to the process. An important element in enhancing the credibility of the election was the presence of observers. In Afghanistan, 5,321 domestic and 121 international observers were present on polling day. The European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe sent election support teams, both of which have issued generally positive preliminary statements.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“An important part of the election was the out-of- country voting in Iran and Pakistan, conducted on behalf of the JEMB by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). There, as in Afghanistan, order was kept, voters turned out, and balloting took place under secure conditions. Initial estimates suggest that some 540,000 Afghans voted at the 1,657 polling stations set up in Pakistan, representing a satisfactory turnout of about 75 per cent. In Iran, an estimated 260,000 voters voted at 1,126 polling stations. That represents approximately 50 per cent of estimated eligible voters. Given the abbreviated time for public education in Iran, as well as the fact that in Iran - as opposed to Pakistan and Afghanistan - polling fell on a working day for many voters, that is also a satisfactory participation rate.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“That means that the number of ballots in each ballot box is being checked against the number of people who appeared at the polling station and the number of ballots that were used at that station. Once reconciliation is complete, the counting of ballots will begin, in the presence of observers and party agents. We expect the counting process to continue for some two to three weeks. The results will be transmitted every hour to the Media Results Centre, where they will be published. Once the counting is completed, and if the JEMB concludes after its investigations that the irregularities reported did not affect the overall credibility of the election, the results will be announced.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“Those forces gave Afghan voters confidence and surely deterred a number of incidents. We believe that we need to build on that success and that those forces should remain in Afghanistan until the parliamentary elections, scheduled to be held next spring, are over. The presidential electoral process, of course, is not over, and attacks could still occur. Polling has ended, but a number of technical tasks remain to be performed. Ballot boxes are being transported to the counting centres in the eight main population centres of Afghanistan. Most have now arrived, despite some attacks on convoys, including one that killed three Afghan policemen in Uruzgan province. The reconciliation of votes is under way.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“There were several reports of intimidation, though none so far is considered to have greatly affected the voting. Allegations are being processed, and, as I have already said, they will be investigated. Credit must be given to the Electoral Security Operations Centre, which was established in cooperation with the JEMB and national and international security forces. That mechanism allowed intelligence from various sources to be pooled and shared, and it allowed particular threats to be responded to as necessary by the approximately 120,000 Afghan, coalition and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) forces that were present to provide security during the election. We are very grateful to ISAF and the coalition in particular for the additional forces that they deployed.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“The Board asked the presidential candidates to submit their detailed complaints by 6 p.m. today, Kabul time. I would like to focus for a moment on the question of security, given our longstanding and often- stated concern that the election presented a number of very vulnerable targets. In the end, security conditions on election day greatly exceeded our expectations. Nonetheless, there were some incidents. In several areas, particularly in the south and east, rockets were fired at or near polling centres. In the central highlands, there was a case of polling station workers being assaulted by voters who had attempted to engage in multiple voting. In Uruzgan province, insurgents destroyed a bridge linking one community to a village centre, with the aim of preventing people from travelling to the centre to vote.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“As polling went on without incident, voters increasingly stated their opposition to the boycott, and the position of those advocating the boycott weakened. The day after polling, a number of candidates began to suggest that they were not actually boycotting the election results but that they felt a strong need for an independent investigation into the alleged irregularities. The JEMB took that issue seriously and requested UNAMA to nominate a panel of independent electoral experts to assist it in its investigations. The electoral law, it should be noted, empowers the JEMB to establish such a panel. Yesterday, 11 October, the Board announced the establishment of three-member panel that will fully investigate the candidates' protests and present recommendations to the JEMB for its adjudication.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“They cited a multiplicity of alleged irregularities, including allegations that JEMB staff were instructing people to vote for President Karzai, that candidate and party agents had been barred from some polling stations and that blank ballot papers were being distributed. The JEMB rejected that demand as unjustified and stated that to shut down voting on the basis of unproven allegations by candidates would deny the fundamental right to vote to those who had not yet reached the polling centres. The JEMB acknowledged in its statement that there had been some technical problems and allegations of other irregularities but reminded the candidates that a complaints mechanism existed and that they would be able to participate fully in the investigation of the complaints.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“The JEMB rapidly issued a decision that polling should continue, and it reissued instructions on how to properly use the ink. The problem was identified and resolved within the first hours of polling, and complaints had ceased by early afternoon. Voters continued to turn out in significant numbers throughout the day, and a number of polling sites actually extended their closing time from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Despite the resolution of the problem and the evident enthusiasm of voters, 15 opposition candidates, at about 2 p.m. on 9 October, issued a statement calling for the suspension of the polling and declaring that the results of the election would not be legitimate.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“Polling stations were supplied with one of two products with which to ink voters' left thumbs: voter ink pens or ink sponge containers. Both products appear to have functioned satisfactorily when used properly. However, the voter ink pens could be confused with marker pens intended for marking ballot papers, and the ink sponge containers could be confused with a bottle of ink intended for replenishing stamp pads. It appears that polling officials did indeed confuse the products on many occasions. This produced, in the early hours of polling, fast-flying rumours that the ink was in fact erasable and that the election was therefore compromised. Some polling staff decided to halt voting until they could receive clarification from the Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB).”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“Polling staff acted professionally and were properly equipped. There were no major security incidents and, remarkably, no Afghan voter was killed during the polling. The reports we have heard so far from observers, monitors, special guests, United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) staff in the field and individual Afghans reflect a high level of popular satisfaction with the conduct of the polling. Initial estimates - and I stress that these are estimates - indicate a high turnout, despite poor weather conditions and a call by opposition candidates for a boycott, to which I will return in a moment. The only serious problem that occurred during voting concerned the handling of the indelible ink.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“The fact that they were not is a tribute not only to the Afghan voters but also to the national army and police, who provided a safe environment with the assistance of the international security forces. The elections, of course, were not perfect. Members will no doubt have read about the trouble experienced with the application of indelible ink, about the allegations of intimidation and about other irregularities. But, while the results of the election itself will not be known for a while, the popular verdict on the process itself is overwhelmingly positive. I would like to begin with a very general and preliminary account of the elections. In most ways, they were a well-run operation, given the constraints of geography and security. Almost every polling station was opened on time.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“Mr. Annabi: Last Saturday, 9 October, Afghans went to the polls to elect a President, for the first time in their history. That these elections should have taken place at all - against the backdrop of extremist threats, the very difficult terrain, adverse weather conditions in several provinces and other challenges - is in itself an achievement. But the impressive participation, the enthusiasm and pride of the women and men voting for the first time and the peaceful and orderly environment in which the electoral operation unfolded have made it a special event that augers well for the journey of the Afghans towards democracy. Many international observers feared that the elections would be marred by violence.”
2004-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5055 (2004) · source
“We expect that report to be completed by the end of September or in early October. We shall then be in a better position to consider, on the basis of the report and in consultation with the Security Council, what actions could be taken to ensure that the serious crimes process moves forward and that impunity does not prevail.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Mr. Annabi: There was only one specific question, from the representative of France. I will therefore be very brief. Of course, we are all fully aware of the implications of the decision by the Indonesian Appeals Court to overturn the convictions of Indonesian military and police officials who had been convicted of serious crimes committed in Timor-Leste in 1999. In that regard, the position of the Secretary-General is clear. He has stressed repeatedly the need to ensure that those responsible for serious crimes are brought to justice and that there should be no impunity for the perpetrators. The Secretary-General has asked the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to prepare a comprehensive report on the progress to date in the serious crimes process, both in Indonesia and in Timor-Leste.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“This review, which will take place in October, will be based on the prevailing security situation and the extent of progress made towards reaching the threshold of self-sufficiency by key institutions of State and Government in Timor-Leste.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Development of the defence forces, which continue to suffer from a lack of experience and skilled personnel, proper training and equipment and a very limited logistical capability for deployment, will continue to depend on external support through the provision of equipment and training. In conclusion, let me say that while progress has been made in all areas of UNMISET's mandate, much remains to be done. UNMISET will strive to achieve as much as possible in the remaining months of its mandate. At the same time, Timor-Leste will have to work closely with other multilateral and bilateral partners to meet its continuing requirements beyond May 2005. The situation will be reviewed later this year with a View to determining whether modifications can be made to the mission's size, composition and tasks.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“As reflected in the Secretary-General's report (S/2004/669), UNMISET's military component continues to facilitate contacts between the security forces of Timor-Leste and Indonesia. The military liaison officers continue to monitor security-related developments along the border. A military liaison arrangement between UNMISET and the Indonesian security forces was signed on 24 June. UNMISET's military component has also made efforts to foster close collaboration between the Timorese national security forces. Regular meetings with both the Timorese defence forces and the police have been held to discuss issues related to the security and stability of the country.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Eighty-four PNTL officers are being trained by UNMISET police trainers over a nine-week period. While the basic training of the police reserve unit was completed on 23 August, it is estimated that at least three more months of extensive in-service training and supervision will be required. I am happy to report that since the assumption of responsibility for external security by the Government of Timor-Leste, the security situation in the border districts, and indeed in all of Timor-Leste, has generally been calm and peaceful. The majority of the personnel of UNMISET's reduced military component are deployed in the western border districts, while one platoon of the international response unit is deployed in Dili.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“After the incident, Prime Minister Alkatiri formally requested the Special Representative to ensure that further instruction is offered to the PNTL, particularly in the areas of leadership and command and control, with a view to redressing the deficiencies identified on that occasion. Human rights training will constitute an integral part of this process. The training began on 9 August with the involvement of trainers and middle and senior commanders of the anti-riot rapid intervention unit, to ensure capacity development and sustainability of the training process even after completion of UNMISET's mandate. UNMISET's police component continues to train other special units of the PNTL. The second phase of training for the police reserve unit, formerly known as the rapid deployment service, began on 21 June.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Although corrective measures have been taken, more needs to be done. At UNMISET's suggestion, the Government has established a high- level body of ministers to examine the allegations related to abuses and violations of human rights of demonstrators and bystanders in Dili on 20 July. Swift and exemplary action after due process and diligent investigation of complaints would strengthen the morale and image of the PNTL. Meanwhile, the response of the anti-riot rapid intervention unit to the 19 and 20 July demonstrations in Dili also suggested the importance of further training for this particular unit.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“The UNMISET police component has continued to assist the national police service, the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL), to develop into a professional and impartial police service through mentoring and monitoring, while seeking to coordinate UNMISET's efforts with other bilateral and multilateral assistance programmes. The police component has prepared a skills development plan for the PNTL based on a needs assessment of areas in which continued assistance is required. The focus is on training the trainers. The PNTL has assumed all operational policing responsibilities since 20 May. The response of PNTL to the recent Violence between martial arts groups in four different parts of the country has been largely adequate. However, the PNTL continues to cope with problems such as insufficient professional skills and misconduct.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“The serious crimes process in Dili has made progress in prosecuting perpetrators of serious crimes committed in 1999. However, many of the indicted persons are still outside Timor-Leste and have not been brought to justice. As reflected in the last report of the Secretary-General, the serious crimes process may not be able to fully respond to the desires for justice of those affected by the violence in 1999 within the limited time frame and resources that remain available. We look forward to continuing our discussion with the Security Council on the way forward for dealing with this issue before the completion of UNMISET's mandate in May 2005.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“The justice sector continues to be affected by a shortage of qualified personnel and limited infrastructure, which has contributed in turn to a continued backlog of cases, detentions on expired warrants and violations of human rights. Nevertheless, progress has been achieved. The number of detainees held on expired warrants has been considerably reduced after a judicial review by the President of the Court of Appeal following a formal request from the Special Representative. UNMISET is also providing 15 advisers out of the 58 most critical positions in the justice sector, including judges for the district courts. It is hoped that with their assistance and the contributions of bilateral donors and other agencies, such as the UNDP, the system can be made more functional.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“On the whole, the public administration still lacks experienced and skilled personnel, in particular mid- level managers to perform substantive and supervisory functions. This also impedes the delegation of authority to appropriate levels and the decentralization of public services. It is incumbent on the Government to recruit the counterparts of the advisers as expeditiously as possible if they are to benefit from the advisers' expertise and skills in the remaining months of UNMISET's mandate. The civilian advisers have been informed of the importance of preparing and implementing exit strategies. They will focus on institutional capacity development through well-targeted, formalized training programmes. Fostering a culture of transparency, accountability and respect for human rights will be among their tasks.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“I would like now to refer to the progress made in the three programme areas of UNMISET's mandate. With regard to the 58 civilian advisers to be provided for the most critical positions in public administration, UNMISET has now completed the recruitment process with the participation of the Government. Thus far, 51 of those 58 advisers have been deployed in the field, an additional four advisers will be deployed next month, and a decision by the Government on the three remaining positions is awaited. As for the 102 critical posts - as they are referred to - that are to be funded bilaterally, regrettably, resources have been received for only half of that number. Support from the international community for those positions will therefore be crucial.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“In that context, reports of the agreement at the recent meeting between Foreign Minister Ramos-Horta and the Foreign Minister of Australia, Mr. Alexander Downer, on a framework for negotiations are encouraging. Since the Secretary-General's last report to the Security Council, progress has been made on the finalization of the land border between Timor-Leste and Indonesia. Agreement on 90 per cent of the border has largely been achieved, and it is expected that agreement will be reached at the political level on the remaining 10 per cent in the coming weeks, as indicated by Foreign Minister Mr. Ramos-Horta and Indonesian Foreign Minister Mr. Wirayuda following their recent meeting on 15 August. We hope that this process can be completed expeditiously.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“The process has now been reopened for nominations, and it is hoped that the National Parliament will be able to select a candidate after it reconvenes from recess on 15 September. The timely establishment of the Office of the Provedor would enable UNMISET to assist its development during the remaining months of the Mission's mandate. While Timor-Leste is making steady progress towards achieving self-sufficiency, it will continue for some time to require international assistance - both financial and human resources - to implement the legislation it has adopted and to enhance the effectiveness of key institutions of State and Government. The flow of revenues from energy resources will be a key factor.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“With regard to the function of the democratic process, the smooth conduct of the registration of voters for Timor-Leste's first elections since independence is also an encouraging development. Some 400,000 people have registered for elections of village chiefs and village-level bodies. We also commend the Government for taking steps towards establishing the legal and institutional frameworks for important Government institutions through the adoption of key legislation. The law to establish the Office of the Provedor for Human Rights and Justice, provided for under the Constitution, was promulgated in May. However, the appointment of the Provedor by the National Parliament has been delayed since none of the three candidates who came forward could obtain the required majority in the two rounds of balloting held on 16 and 17 August.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“UNMISET has urged the Government to develop a legal framework for the activities of those groups and channel their energies into more constructive endeavours. However, socio- economic development and the creation of employment opportunities will remain essential to tackle the root causes of those problems. Those events have also underlined the continued need for the promotion of a culture of political dialogue. It is heartening that the Government has resumed its Open Governance Programme, which had been suspended since the beginning of the year. The national dialogue, held on 21 August, was also a good example of the commitment of the people of Timor- Leste and their leaders to a culture of broad-based, participatory decision-making seeking to resolve all issues through discussion, compromise and consensus.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“The Special Representative of the Secretary-General has urged all parties, including Timorese institutions of State sovereignty and civil society groups, such as the associations of veterans and former combatants, to reach a consensus and present concrete projects to the development partners at the earliest possible juncture. UNMISET will maintain regular and close contact with all concerned to facilitate their efforts. The recent resurgence of fights between martial arts groups is worrisome, even though there does not seem to be any evidence of political motivations behind these incidents. Four serious incidents have taken place in the last ten days, from Viqueque and Baucau in the eastern part of the country to Ainaro and Ermera in the west of the country.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“The National Parliament is currently considering the report of the President's commissions on veterans and ex-combatants. It is essential that legislation on this matter be expedited and action taken to implement both short-term measures and long-term projects to address their needs for respect and recognition as well as other grievances. Bilateral and multilateral assistance will be required to implement concrete projects to address the most deserving and the most needy cases, including those who participated in the independence struggle from the outset as well as their widows and orphans.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“While the reconciliatory initiatives taken by President Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao and Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri immediately following the incident have helped to defuse the situation, it is symptomatic of the underlying tensions in Timorese society. Veterans, along with former combatants, are among the groups that feel marginalized and neglected. Remedial measures should be taken to address those concerns.This was also the conclusion of the day-long national dialogue on unity, peace and development organized by President Xanana Gusmao's Office last Saturday, 21 August, with the encouragement of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, and with support from UNMISET and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Progress is being made towards formulating a policy on veterans.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Mr. Annabi: I am pleased to introduce to the Security Council the first progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) (S/2004/669) since the extension of UNMISET's mandate for a consolidation phase on 20 May this year. UNMISET has now been downsized following the modification of its mandate, and the Government of Timor-Leste has assumed responsibilities for external and internal security since 20 May. I am happy to report that, except for a few minor incidents, the situation in Timor-Leste remained stable and largely peaceful during the reporting period. The demonstration that took place on 19 and 20 July raised some concern.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the The President (spoke in Rummy I thank present stage of its consideration of the item on its Mr. Annabi for the additional information he provided. agenda. The meeting rose at 12.55 Il.111.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“There are very significant delays in the payment of assessed contributions to UNMIK. The Secretariat has suggested, as a means of trying to mitigate the effects of the situation, that we retain the surpluses from peacekeeping operations that have been completed. But as members are aware, that was not accepted by the General Assembly, and as a result there is very little or no flexibility for current missions that are short of cash. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to stress the seriousness of the situation, which may lead UNMIK, as early as next month, to curtail some of its activities, and to urge all those concerned to promptly pay their outstanding contributions in full and without There are no further speakers inscribed on my further delay. list.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“Mr. Annabi: There were no specific questions, so I will be very brief. I wish to make just two points. First, I would like to thank Security Council members and others who have expressed their appreciation for the work done, under difficult circumstances, by the outgoing Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Harri Holkeri. I also wish to thank them for the good wishes addressed to the new Special Representative, Mr. Soren Jessen-Petersen. He will be meeting in the next few days in Geneva with the senior staff of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) before proceeding to Pristina to take up his assignment. Secondly, I wish to advise members of the Council that UNMIK is currently facing a very serious financial situation.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“Consistent progress in implementing the standards for Kosovo is central to the creation of a democratic and tolerant Kosovo. We are encouraged by the commitment shown by Kosovo Albanian and Kosovo Serb leaders to the creation of a multi-ethnic Kosovo and by efforts to move the political process forward. Developments since March have shown that, although responsibility for progress ultimately rests with Kosovo's representatives and its people, the international community's and, of course, the Council's, consistent support and active engagement in our joint effort in Kosovo remain indispensable.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“Indications by some representatives of the Kosovo Serb community of a willingness to participate are encouraging, and UNMIK continues to work with the Kosovo Serb leadership with a view to ensuring their participation. Participation in the democratic electoral process and a re-engagement in Kosovo's provisional institutions is in the interest of Kosovo Serbs, and the international community's concerted support for efforts to ensure their participation is crucial. Overall, one can say that the period since the violence in March has seen limited and encouraging progress in Kosovo, but clearly Kosovo's leaders and population face an uphill challenge in moving Kosovo forward along the path of normalization, ethnic reconciliation, strengthening of still fledgling democratic institutions and creation of a tolerant, inclusive society.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“Technical preparations for the Kosovo-wide elections in October have begun, and to a large extent operational responsibilities for running the elections will rest for the first time with the people of Kosovo. There have been difficulties in obtaining the required level of cooperation and information from the competent authorities in Belgrade, and as a result the by-mail operation for the internally displaced outside Kosovo has encountered serious difficulties. UNMIK has therefore decided to proceed on the basis of the information currently available. While the technical groundwork for inclusive elections with the participation of all of Kosovo's communities is being laid, the participation of Kosovo Serbs in the elections remains unclear.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“Despite UNMIK's repeated warnings that such a move went beyond the Assembly's competence, and despite the issuance of a press release by UNMIK on 8 July reiterating that position, Assembly members voted on 28 July to propose a package of 38 amendments to the Constitutional Framework and to forward those proposals to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his approval. The proposals, which have yet to be formally presented to the Special Representative, impact on a number of areas that are reserved for the Special Representative under the terms of the Constitutional Framework. UNMIK's position on this is clear: it remains open to considering specific proposals for amendments, provided that they are not within the reserved powers of the Special Representative.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“We urge all stakeholders to continue their active involvement in this process, with a view to achieving practical results soon. In due course the Council will receive recommendations from the Secretary-General as requested. Kosovo's Provisional Institutions, and in particular the Kosovo Government, continued to make progress in improving their efficiency and effectiveness. However, the Kosovo Assembly has continued to focus on symbolic issues to the detriment of concrete standards implementation and legislative work aimed at improving the daily lives of all of Kosovo's residents. This was most evident in the Assembly's move to propose a comprehensive package of amendments to the Constitutional Framework.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source