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first: 2009-09-09
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“We heard only recently about hundreds of civilians, women and children, who were massacred by the regime and its militias in the Jdeidet Al-Fadel area. Four and a half million Syrians have now been displaced; one and a half million have sought refuge in neighbouring countries. The human scale of the crisis now stands at some 100,000 dead, the majority of them civilians, as well as tens of thousands who have disappeared. The question therefore arises as to when the Security Council is going to take the measures necessary to put an end to the suffering. We know what those measures are, as we have tried to get them adopted in this forum.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“Such changes will strengthen those who support peace on behalf of a population that today ruled exclusively by Hamas. At the same time, of course, we need to bear in mind Israel's security requirements; we continue to condemn the rockets being fired on Israel and call for strict compliance with the truce. I would once again like to reiterate France's readiness to contribute to a lasting solution, particularly in cooperation with our European partners. That faint hope must be nourished by the jointly agreed support of the international community, particularly on the part of regional actors, who must be involved in the quest for a solution in the context of the Arab Peace Initiative. In Syria, it is difficult to detect any glimmer of hope.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“That statement must be backed by actions: unilateral measures, particularly settlement activities, which are ongoing and violate international law, undermine prospects for peace and must therefore be stopped. As for the Palestinian Authority, we expect to see it make constructive use of its new status here at the United Nations. In connection with the prospect of a two-State solution, the issue of Palestinian unity remains a matter of concern. We support President Abbas's efforts and call on regional actors to support them so that progress towards reconciliation under his authority can be made, and in keeping with international commitments made by the Palestinian Liberation Organization. Changing Israeli policy with regard to the Gaza Strip and ending the blockade are also prerequisites for progress in that regard.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“It should therefore be possible to go beyond the project stage and promote development in Zone C for the benefit of the Palestinian people. Moreover, ending the activities aimed at demolition and confiscation is clearly a humanitarian imperative, and we greatly regret the 16 demolitions that took place in the course ofa single day only yesterday, as reported by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Activities. Furthermore, nothing can be achieved without the parties' willingness to work towards advancing genuine peace. We welcome the responsible attitude shown by the Israeli and Palestinian leaders and by their statement supporting a two-State solution.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“Beyond the humanitarian aspect, which the Israeli authorities must be aware of and which should compel them to take speedy and appropriate measures, we call on them to respect the full range of their international obligations concerning Palestinian detainees, regardless of their status. Equally, Palestine's economic development must be encouraged, a task that the former Prime Minister, Mr. Salam Fayyad, particularly devoted himself to, and we have commended his decisive actions aimed at building the institutions necessary for a future Palestinian State. We attach great importance to the continuation of such good governance practices aimed at strengthening the Palestinian State's credibility, which have brought it the recognition and trust of the international community.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“We naturally welcome the fact that the United States shares that sense of urgency and has responded, and we are resolved to support their efforts to bring about a resumption of the peace process. We hope that that will result in the two parties returning to direct negotiations without preconditions and on a credible basis, with a view to reaching a lasting settlement addressing the full range of final status issues. Creating a viable political environment for such negotiations will include adopting confidence-building measures that will make it possible to end the cycle of distrust between the parties and prove to their peoples that a better future is possible through negotiation. In that regard, we are concerned about the situation of Palestinian prisoners and the tensions that have resulted.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset to thank Mr. Feltman, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs; the Permanent Observer of Palestine, Mr. Riyad Mansour; and the Permanent Representative of Israel, Mr. Ron Prosor, for their statements. This spring, the Middle East has been racked by two crises that require an urgent response on the part of the international community. First, the urgency of the question of the Israeli- Palestinian peace process has been emphasized on numerous occasions and is based on the threat that the issue poses to the two-State solution, which is clearly the only fair and potentially lasting way to settle that conflict.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“It cannot, at the risk of being complicit, stop at a passive principle of sovereignty and remain inactive in the face of massacres and mass rapes. In Libya, the Council was able to act preventively and it can be proud of that fact. In conclusion, I would like to express our support for the draft presidential statement that Rwanda has presented, which we are prepared to adopt.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“The mediation conducted by President Mbeki between the Sudan and South Sudan, with the support of the Security Council, and the Secretary-General's Framework agreement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region, supported by the African Union, shows that the United Nations and African organizations today have the ability to tackle together the specific root causes of conflicts. The actions of the Council can also be based on the principle of the responsibility to protect, which is an essential instrument to prevent atrocities. Its implementation has seen considerable progress since its consensus-based definition, in 2005. The State has the primary responsibility to protect its own population, but if it does not shoulder that responsibility, the international community has a duty to act resolutely.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“Failing that, the International Criminal Court (ICC) must be able to punish the perpetrators of the most serious crimes. There can be no peace without justice. That is why we regret the absence ofa reference to the ICC, which is an essential instrument for conflict prevention in Africa, in the draft presidential statement to be adopted later by the Council. The great diversity of the root causes of conflicts should not represent a challenge to the competence of the Security Council. Even though economic or social issues are sometimes the causes ofa conflict, the Council must be able to address them, in close cooperation with the African Union and subregional African organizations, in conformity with Chapter VIII of the Charter.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“In Mali, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic, the weakness of the army and the police is what led to the conflicts we are seeing today. In Somalia, the strengthening of Transitional Government forces will be crucial to the lasting stabilization of the country. Justice also plays a crucial role in the prevention of conflict. It is essential because impunity for criminals always fuels resentment, which leads yesterday's victims to want to take justice into their own hands and thereby become the criminals of tomorrow. Justice is also a permanent reminder that resort to violence is illegal and that the perpetrators of crimes, whoever they may be, will be punished. That is why the functioning of judicial institutions is key.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example, it will be indispensable, so as to put an end to the recurring crisis in the region, to address issues related to the dividing up of mining resources and arable land. The failure to involve women in decision-making and transition processes is also worrisome. We should support the implementation of mechanisms aimed at ensuring their full participation in reconciliation, crisis-resolution and electoral processes. The absence of the rule of law, police and a justice system further intensifies those factors and represents, in and of itself, a structural cause of conflict. In the absence of credible military or police forces, all too often it is armed groups that take control of a region or a State.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“That is why, over and beyond managing the short- term factors causing conflict in Africa, the United Nations must continue to work to better anticipate problems by seeking to deal as soon as possible with the root causes of conflicts. Those causes are often multiple and complex. In Mali, for instance, the swift holding of democratic elections in July will be an important stage in the process of national reconciliation, but the country must hold an inclusive dialogue so as to resolve the long-standing demands of the different segments of Malian society, which contributed to plunging the country into chaos. Conflicts can also be linked to economic and social issues.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“The Dakar and Libreville regional offices are there to support those efforts. For its part, the Security Council can send political messages or take preventive measures, or even impose sanctions as necessary. However, such preventive measures, which are aimed at alleviating existing tensions in the balance of power, sometimes come too late and are thus insufficient to curb antagonisms or stop the crisis from breaking out or the recurrence ofa conflict. All too often, the United Nations is reduced to dealing only with security and humanitarian questions and seeking to minimize the impact of a conflict on the civilian population.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I welcome your presence here, Madam President, and commend Rwanda's initiative to convene this debate on the prevention of conflict in Africa. In 1994, Rwanda experienced an internecine genocide that resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and that the United Nations and its Security Council were not able to stop. Therefore today no one is better placed than your country, Madam President, to know that in order to prevent a conflict, whatever its nature, it is crucial to address its root causes, which over time fuel resentment, stir up hatred and even, ultimately, lead to violence. When a conflict looms, the United Nations uses conflict-prevention tools. The Secretary-General can use his good offices or appoint special envoys to conduct mediation.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“That is why this new mandate now asks MONUSCO to support - and, more importantly, work with - the Congolese authorities and the International Criminal Court to arrest those criminals.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“With respect to the Intervention Brigade's activities, the resolution stresses that MONUSCO must seek to contain the threat to civilians before, during and after all military operations. It will also continue to guarantee respect for human rights, as that is still at the core of its mandate. The Intervention Brigade will necessarily work in full compliance with international humanitarian law and human rights law and respect United Nations human rights policy. MONUSCO can also help stabilize the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by arresting those who commit atrocities against civilians and who are wanted, in particular by international criminal justice bodies.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“With respect to the situation on the ground, the resolution sets out measures to reduce the threat posed by armed groups to civilians. It allows, for the first time, for the deployment of an Intervention Brigade with an offensive mandate in order to prevent the armed groups from expanding and to neutralize and disarm them with a view to finally bringing about a stabilization of the situation in eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The resolution also clarifies that MONUSCO is effectively charged with monitoring the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Those tasks do not change, however, the core of MONUSCO's mandate, which remains above all a peacekeeping operation tasked primarily with protecting civilians, a concern that affects all of the text's provisions.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“At the political level, the resolution recalls the necessity for the signatories to the Framework agreement to implement the commitments that they have undertaken. It appoints the new Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Mary Robinson. France commends her appointment and calls upon her and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to keep the Security Council informed of the status of the implementation of the Framework agreement. The Security Council underlines that, in case of any violation of the commitments, it will be prepared to take the necessary measures.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and la Francophonie of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2089 (2013), which France submitted to the Council. The resolution complements the Framework for Peace, Security and Cooperation for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, signed 24 February, and creates a link between the commitments of the countries of the region and the situation on the ground in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The content of the resolution reflects the recommendations set forth by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2013/119) and addresses the expectations of the States and regional organizations of the region.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“At a time when the European Union, NATO and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe are adapting their presence to conditions on the ground, we call on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to do the same in a spirit of subsidiarity in order to contribute to a peaceful evolution of behaviour, in accord with the Kosovo authorities, without letting themselves be used by the defenders of the status quo. I would like to conclude by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the personnel of the UNMIK in Kosovo for their work.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“It is essential that the authorities of Kosovo cooperate actively with the Special Representative of the European Union and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) on the rule of law, especially with respect to the investigation into alleged trafficking of human organs. In that regard, I welcome the fact that EULEX continues to provide to the Security Council information on progress made in this investigation, as provided in the report of the Secretary-General. We would also like to reiterate that the soldiers and personnel deployed within the Kosovo Force and EULEX are instructed to ensure the respect for the freedom of movement within Kosovo. Any impediment to their own freedom of movement or physical security is unacceptable.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“As is recalled in the Secretary-General's report (S/2013/72), it is critical to consolidate the rights of the different communities within Kosovo, to protect their cultural and religious heritage, and to guarantee the return of the 18,000 refugees and internally displaced persons in appropriate conditions of security and reintegration. We firmly condemn the recent desecration of Serbian cemeteries, and any attack against orthodox religious and cultural sites. Such acts must not go unpunished. With the end of supervized independence and the establishment of the administrative office in northern Mitrovica, it is normal and desirable that the international presence should adapt to the new realities on the ground. We call on all parties to cooperate with international organizations.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“If the conditions defined in the conclusions of the European Council of December 2012 are met, we could enter a new phase of the European rapprochement for the two countries, which means the launch ofEuropean Union accession talks for Serbia and a stabilization and association agreement for Kosovo. We call on the authorities of Serbia and of Kosovo to remain committed to this historic process and to prepare the public for concessions in each stage. We know that this is never easy, and we specifically commend the recent courageous statements of the Prime Minister of Serbia and the resolute commitment of Mr. Thaci to the dialogue, which does not enjoy unanimous support in Kosovo. On the ground, the security situation in Kosovo remains calm overall, although incidents continue to take place, particularly in the northern part of the country.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“Serbia must dismantle the parallel structures that it maintains there, and Kosovo, for its part, must provide security assurances and substantial autonomy that would win the acceptance of the Serbian populations concerned, which would entail a degree of decentralization, the scope of which would be agreed upon by both sides. Parallel to that, it is important that the technical agreements that have been reached be implemented and that an agreement be reached on other issues that have been identified, particularly on energy and telecommunications.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“That is major progress, and we encourage both sides to finalize discussions by each making the necessary compromises. We thank Mr. Daeic and Mr. Thaci for the information they have just provided us with respect to the meeting, and we commend their determination to find an agreement. Thus, considerable progress has been made in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. That dialogue is being held at the level of Heads of Government, and is addressing the most sensitive issues. We offer all our support to the efforts of the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy for the European Union, Ms. Catherine Ashton, to promote that dialogue. We need to move towards a long-term solution on the issue of northern Kosovo. The outlines are known.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his briefing and the Prime Ministers of Serbia and Kosovo for their statements. Naturally, my country remains committed to the reality of a sovereign, peaceful, democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo, living in peace with its neighbours. Our hope therefore is that Serbia and Kosovo can find an agreement that would allow them to definitively close the chapter on their conflict, work towards their European future and contribute to stabilizing the Balkans. That is why the European Union is promoting dialogue between the two countries; the meeting held on Wednesday, 20 March, in Brussels has confirmed that we were close to an agreement.”
2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source
“When must contemplate a withdrawal date, along with a desired end result and a post-MINUSTAH presence for the United Nations. In that regard, we welcome the consolidation plan set out in the report of the Secretary-General. That plan provides for the Mission a credible time horizon, for we owe Haitians clarity as to what we can achieve in a reasonable time frame. We fully endorse the four priority areas that have been identified, as well as an approach based on metrics for calibrating the evolution of the Mission. I should like to conclude by commending MINUSTAH staff for their dedication. I also commend the Acting Special Representative for his energetic efforts in this period of transition in the Mission.”
2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source
“We also think that, in the short term, that could include the targeted measures on which we are currently working with the Haitian authorities. MINUSTAH must continue to adapt to developments in the situation, both in terms of nature and scope, so as to fulfil its dual objective, namely, to contribute to the maintenance of peace as well as to promoting Haitian national ownership by strengthening the rule of law and its major instruments, that is, the police and justice sectors. Obviously, we must avoid a hasty departure of the Mission. However, the indefinite continuation of a peacekeeping mission ofthis magnitude is not an option either. The departure of MINUSTAH should not be a taboo, but that prospect should serve as a catalyst. We must define and create the conditions for its success.”
2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source
“MINUSTAH has provided Haiti with 10 years of relative calm without political violence. However, this calm, in large part due to the deterrent presence of the Mission, does not reflect real, fundamental progress allowing the Haitian National Police to ensure security and stability on its own. We support the guidelines proposed by the Haitian authorities for the period 2012 to 2016, including the goal of increasing the number of police officers from 10,000 to 15,000. However, there is reason to doubt how realistic that goal is. MINUSTAH must remain engaged in that collective effort. Lastly, we support the commitment of the United Nations and the Secretary-General's personal efforts to help Haiti eradicate cholera. We believe that is not an unattainable goal.”
2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source
“The local and partial legislative elections have been postponed for too long. 11 is essential that they be held this year and that they be free, inclusive and credible. We call on all parties concerned to appoint without delay all members of the transitional board of the permanent electoral council. We are also concerned by other information contained in the report on the proliferation of contested appointments, recent statements concerning the freedom of the press, and more generally systemic deficiencies in the area of human rights. We also note the relatively disappointing economic and fiscal forecasts that, coupled with difficulties related to climate - as noted by a number of my colleagues - may also explain the alarming multiplication of demonstrations of an economic and social character.”
2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Fisher, for his intervention. I endorse the statements to be given by the observer of the European Union and the representative of Uruguay on behalf of the Group of Friends. I share the doubts that were just expressed by my British colleague on the topics of elections and the police. At our most recent debate in October (see S/PV.6842), I noted the progress that had been made on the political and institutional levels. Unfortunately, the Secretary General's report before us today (S/2013/139) reminds us that not all the hopes we had formed have materialized. I would especially like to recall the words of the press statement issued by the Council on 28 January adopted by this same Council on January 28.”
2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source
“In Chantilly last December, we welcomed a dialogue session that included different strata of Afghan society, organized in full transparency with the Afghan Government and in full respect for Security Council sanctions. Through the adoption of resolution 1988 (2011) and 2082 (2012), we also contributed to reorienting the sanctions regime in order to make it more conducive to reconciliation. I conclude by welcoming the adoption of resolution 2096 (2013). We thank Australia for its role as facilitator. We also hope that what has not proved feasible this year - agreeing on a shorter and clearer text and a mandate focused on the realities on the ground and the priorities of the Afghan Government - will do so in the next. That should bolster the consistency of United Nations activities on the ground.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“We call on the Afghan authorities to organize credible, inclusive, transparent and peaceful elections by establishing a reliable electoral census, an appropriate legislative framework and robust anti-fraud measures, and by guaranteeing the independence of the Independent Election Commission. We back the supporting role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's and the United Nations Development Programme. Thirdly, as to reconciliation, only a genuine and inclusive inter-Afghan political process will ensure the emergence of a stable and peaceful Afghanistan. France supports the reconciliation efforts in that country and is prepared to contribute to them, of course in agreement with the Afghan authorities.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“We therefore feel that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan could legitimately integrate it if not into the heart of its current mandate, at least into its reflection on its future in Afghanistan, in full respect for the remit of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and, it goes without saying, in support of the efforts of the Afghan Government. Secondly, the presidential elections of 5 April 2014 and the legislative elections of2015 will be an important landmark for the international community and its long- term support for Afghanistan, as agreed in the Tokyo Framework.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“First, with regard to the fight against drug production and trafficking, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, in its latest report, paints a worrisome picture of that situation and of the current trends. I will not revisit the numbers or the devastating effects of that scourge in Afghanistan and beyond its borders. It is clearly a matter of concern for the Afghan Government and the international community, which are mobilized together in the framework of the Paris Fact and the Istanbul Process. The impact ofthis issue on the future of Afghanistan is clear.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“French soldiers still present in Afghanistan are focusing now on the withdrawal of military equipment, on training and on the management of the military hospital in Kabul and of the airport. They are therefore in the service of the allied forces and of the population. A treaty of friendship and cooperation between our two countries has been signed and ratified. Financial assistance to Afghanistan has been distributed. Amounting to about â‚¬300 million, it will help the country to move from a wartime economy to a peacetime economy. Afghanistan is on its way to regaining full exercise ofits sovereignty at the end ofthe transition process. The international community is committed to maintaining its support during the transformation decade. In that context, I would like to underscore three challenges that Afghanistan must face.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Secretary-General and the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan for their remarks. I also welcome the presence of Mr. Kubis, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and of Mr. Usackas, Special Representative of the European Union for Afghanistan, and I associate myself with the latter's statement. With the end of the withdrawal of our combat troops from Afghanistan, a new phase is beginning in the relations between France and that country, a different sort of relations based on strengthened military and civilian cooperation. Since 2008, in Kapisa and Surobi, the French army had the responsibility of training the Afghan Security Forces and ensuring the transition with the local authorities. That task has been carried out successfully.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“It promotes the role of women in crisis exit strategies, as is the case in Afghanistan, through the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan, where a clear effort has been made to increase the number of female police officers. With respect to the protection of children in armed conflict, I thank the European Union for the ongoing support provided to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. I will conclude by recalling that the special role played by the European Union led two years ago to the adoption by the General Assembly of resolution 65/276. That resolution affirmed the role of the European Union as a partner, pillar and friend of the United Nations, not just as a regional organization but also as a pillar of a coherent and effective international system.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“As long as Iran does not comply with its obligations, we will fulfil our responsibilities and increase pressure in order to convince it to abandon its policy of isolation and provocation. The European Union and its member States are fully committed to playing their role in that issue, setting up a very strong sanctions apparatus. We continue to believe that firmness is still the best guarantee for the achievement of a long-term diplomatic solution, which is the goal we all share. Finally, the European Union provides support to the work of the Security Council on several crosscutting issues, showing thus that it is a major partner of the United Nations in defining prospects for progress in international affairs.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“The European Union has always supported the efforts of the Joint Special Representative to find a political solution to the conflict. On the Iranian nuclear issue, the High Representative has been intervening as a facilitator in the dialogue with Tehran. We thank her for her intensive efforts and exemplary commitment, working alongside the E3+3 Governments, to keeping the door to dialogue open. A new meeting with Iran will take place in Almaty on 26 February. It will be an opportunity for Iran to make, without further delay, the goodwill gesture that the international community expects from it in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions and the resolutions of the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“Furthermore, on another topic, despite the ongoing stalemate in the Council, the European Union has made a firm commitment to a democratic transition in the Syrian Arab Republic. That is why it was swift to condemn the bloody oppression carried out by the Bashar Al-Assad regime and considers the Syrian national coalition as the legitimate representatives of the Syrian people. It has shown, in this crisis, its willingness and ability to act. Starting in May 2011, the European Union deployed a wide array of individual, financial and trade sanctions against the regime. With over â‚¬400 million delivered in humanitarian assistance, the European Union and its member States have provided significant aid to ease the plight of the Syrian population, including refugees.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“Through the African peace facility, the European Union helps by contributing to paying their wages. It also provides support in reshaping the Malian defence apparatus. The deployment, beginning in mid-March, of a European Union training mission is also part of the same goal of restoring Malian sovereignty. The mission, which is 500 people strong and includes 172 trainers, will also provide for the training in one year of four battalions of 650 Malian soldiers each. Its support in the quest for a political solution in Mali demonstrates the European Union's global approach, according to which they have recently managed to release their economic aid to help restart the country's development and thus lay the foundations for a sustainable peace.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“The European Union also possesses the tools needed to act beyond the European continent in the service of the system of collective security of which the Council is the cornerstone. Exactly two years ago, the High Representative briefed the Council (see S/PV.6477) on the creation of the European External Action Service, an important milestone in the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty. Since then, these developments have helped to strengthen the European Union's contribution to collective peace and security and thus to become a valuable partner for the United Nations. To give a few examples, as Ms. Ashton said, the African forces that make up the African-led International Support Mission in Mali, authorized by resolution 2085 (2012) in December, began their deployment in support of the Malian armed forces in restoring State security.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“It promotes bilateral dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo and offers them a prospect of integration within a larger geographic context. Kosovo's period of supervised independence came to an end without incident on 10 September of last year. That is a success for the entire international community and one that the European Union can fully share in. The opening at the highest level of a new phase of political dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, under the auspices of the European Union, expands that effort. I also commend last week's meeting in Brussels between the Serbian and Kosovar Presidents. This dialogue confirms the willingness of both parties to normalize relations in the context of their European rapprochement, which, we hope, will enable the two countries to turn the page on their conflicts.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I would also like to welcome the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. France naturally associates itself with the European Union's vision and commitment in the service of an effective multilateralism in full cooperation with the Council, which she has just briefed us on. I would like to emphasize three aspects of the European Union's contribution to achieving the goals of the United Nations. First, the European Union remains a unique model of cooperation and integration in the service of peace and security on the continent of Europe. As Ms. Ashton explained, today the European Union is playing its part in the very heart of the continent, in the Balkans, where war once raged.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“The perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity perpetrated in Syria, starting with Bashar Al-Assad, will be held accountable to justice. That is why we reiterate our appeal that the Council refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court. It gives no country any pleasure whatsoever to engage in military operations. France did so in Libya, which is now free from the yoke of dictatorship and is on the way to rebuilding after 40 years of dictatorship. It is doing that in Mali in a serious and determined manner while respecting international law as the situation requires. To those who continue to call for inaction, to those who prefer the comfort of words over the risks of action, to those who turn a deaf ear to the calls for help, we put before them the joy of liberated peoples.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917 (2013) · source
“Atrocities committed should not go unanswered. That is also true in the Syrian Arab Republic, where Bashar Al-Assad, ignoring the calls of the international community, continues to kill his own people. The figures that Ms. Pillay gave us today speak for themselves: over 60,000 dead, mainly civilians; hundreds of thousands of people injured; tens of thousands of people missing. In violation of the most fundamental rules of international law, the regime is using all the means at its disposal - heavy artillery, incendiary cluster bombs, ballistic missiles - and all in civilian areas. It spares neither women nor children. While 4 million people need emergency food aid, the Syrian authorities still refuse access for humanitarian aid to all populations in all areas. And they are increasing the number of obstacles to providing that aid.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917 (2013) · source
“But the protection of civilians also requires the strengthening the capacities of the Mission. The recent decision of the Security Council to authorize and use drones for observation of the Kivu and border zones will enhance the observation capacities of MONUSCO, and thus its capacity to respond. It will act as a deterrent to illicit arms trafficking and the movement of armed groups. Finally, the Security Council has also supported the provision of additional helicopters to MONUSCO to ensure greater mobility, and therefore greater effectiveness of the force. In conclusion, let me mention the battle against impunity. The protection of civilians requires prosecuting perpetrators of serious human rights violations. It is true in Mali - a situation of which the International Criminal Court is seized.”
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“That is what we are attempting to achieve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The plight of civilians in that country is tragic. The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) now stands at over 2.5 million people. There are 500,000 new IDPs in North Kivu alone since the beginning ofthe crisis, triggered by the Mouvement du 23 Mars (M-23). Reports indicate that looting, rape, summary executions and the recruitment of child soldiers continues. With the Congolese army barely able to shoulder its responsibilities and the M-23 still threatening the town of Goma and the region, the actions of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) must be stepped up. That requires bolstering its mandate, as the President of France called for during his visit to Kinshasa.”
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