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“The transitional federal institutions, in particular the Parliament, must be reformed in order for all stakeholders of Somali society to be represented, in keeping with the Djibouti Agreement and on the basis of the most inclusive dialogue possible with all parties, including the provincial administrations, representatives of civil society and those militias that are willing to renounce violence. Along those lines, we deplore the unilateral decision taken by the transitional Parliament to extend its own mandate. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mahiga, for the work undertaken in the area of consultations and encourage him to revitalize the mechanisms for agreement set out in the Djibouti Agreement.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“We must, however, welcome the first initiatives of the new Government. A budget has been submitted to the Parliament, security for civilians has been set as a priority objective, the fight against corruption has been 11-2583] strengthened, and civil servants are now being paid. This represents important progress that must be acknowledged and strengthened. We need a new political strategy for Somalia. What must its priorities be? First, a renewal of the institutional framework, as the State cannot continue to have transitional status. In order to prevent the absence of an institutional framework in August, the Somali authorities must undertake the finalization and adoption of a constitution.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“The Ugandan and Burundian forces are bravely carrying out their mission within AMISOM. and have paid a heavy price in recent weeks. France, for its part, has taken on the transportation and care of a number of wounded AMISOM. soldiers. That offensive will contribute to weakening the extremists and ensuring security in a large part of Somali territory and of the capital. However, this military approach cannot be a solution in and of itself; it must be part of a broader political strategy. From this perspective, we cannot but acknowledge that the progress made has been insufficient. The transitional federal institutions have fuelled counter-productive institutional rivalries. They have not been able to increase their representativeness, nor have they managed to provide the people with the minimum level of services they require.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I should like to thank China for having convened this debate on Somalia, which will launch a process of reflection on ways of stabilizing the country and achieving peace as the expiration of the mandate of the transitional federal institutions approaches. I should like also to thank Mr. Mahiga and Mr. Diarra as well as the Prime Minister of Somalia for their respective contributions. I also align myself with the statement to be made later by the European Union. The Transitional Government, allied factions and militias and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) have launched an offensive against the Al-Shabaab rebels. We welcome the efforts deployed and the sacrifices made by the contingents involved and the success achieved on the ground in Mogadishu and in southern Somalia.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“We hope that the responsible parties of the Libyan regime will hear the message of the international community and put an end to the unacceptable violence committed against 5 their own people, who have the right to democracy, freedom and justice. A wind of liberty has arisen south of the Mediterranean. The Security Council had to meet this date with history on the side of the Libyan people. That is the historic significance of the vote this evening - a vote that we hope will open, beyond Libya, a new era for the international community as a whole.”
2011-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6491 (2011) · source
“Today, faced with the atrocities we have seen, impunity is no longer an option. The International Criminal Court in this matter once again finds justification for its existence. We have also decided to impose an embargo on arms - the arms that President Al-Qadhafl has chosen to turn against his own people. We have, finally, decided to sanction the individuals who are at the head of a regime that has chosen to commit atrocities. The text, unanimously adopted today, recalls the responsibility of each State to protect its own population and of the international community to intervene when States fail in their duty.”
2011-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6491 (2011) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): Yesterday the Permanent Representative of Libya made to this Council a moving appeal for assistance. France welcomes the fact that the Council has today unanimously and forcefully responded to that appeal. In the face of the continued brutal and bloody repression and the threatening statements made by the Libyan leadership, the Security Council has reiterated its demand for an immediate stop to the use of force against the civilian population. As the High Commissioner for Human Rights said, and as recalled in resolution 1970 (2011), crimes against humanity may be being committed in Libya. That is why we have decided to refer the matter to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court so that he can initiate an investigation and so that the Court might judge thee principals responsible for crimes.”
2011-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6491 (2011) · source
“For its part, France will continue to closely follow the situation in Kosovo and will help it come into line with European norms, as we are also doing today with Serbia.”
2011-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6483 (2011) · source
“An inquiry carried out several years ago on the basis of the same rumours failed to confirm those rumours. We would like for light to be definitively shed on this matter and for the proof, if it exists - and until now it has not been presented - to be provided to the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, which has the mandate and capacity to successfully carry out the necessary investigations. A new Government will take office in Kosovo. It must spare no effort in helping the young State continue to make progress. Many different tasks will have to be tackled at once: the rule of law, good governance, the fight against corruption, inter-community dialogue, economic reconstruction, dialogue with Serbia and the strengthening of its international relations.”
2011-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6483 (2011) · source
“All of the States of the former Yugoslavia have been granted the same chance at achieving European integration. Each one is making progress at its own pace in this process of European rapprochement. One of these States has already joined the European Union. However, the horrors of the war years remain ever-present for the populations concerned. The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia has carried out exemplary work and has ensured that justice is done. Two accused remain to be arrested as soon as possible to answer for their actions. A disturbing report adopted recently by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe included allegations - presented in the hypothetical - of organ trafficking that allegedly took place in Kosovo and Albania at the end of the war.”
2011-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6483 (2011) · source
“Acts of intimidation and pressure by these extremists directed against the Serbs in the north of Kosovo and aimed at preventing them from living on good terms with all of the communities must not be tolerated. The experience of Serbs living south of the Ibar River, in particular in the new municipalities created under the Ahtisaari plan, shows that peaceful coexistence is possible. A process of dialogue must be established soon between the two neighbouring States. The European Union is ready to facilitate this dialogue, which we hope to see begin as soon as the Government of Kosovo is formed. For this dialogue, which will have to do with technical subjects of common interest, to be fruitful and bring about concrete results for the population, it must take place without interference by one country in the territory of the other.”
2011-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6483 (2011) · source
“Kosovo must indeed still make progress in many areas. The rule of law must be strengthened, and this must be accomplished through a strengthening of institutions and of the fight against corruption and organized crime. Judicial institutions must be consolidated. In his report, the Secretary-General characterizes the security situation as relatively calm but potentially volatile. While incidents are, thankfully, less frequent than they were a few years ago, there are still too many of them. It is unacceptable that vehicles driven by Serbs are the target of rock-throwing, even if these attacks are essentially symbolic. Moreover, the actions of Serb extremists in the north of Kosovo are equally unacceptable.”
2011-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6483 (2011) · source
“The institutional framework that Kosovo set out for itself is being respected by its authorities and supported by its population. Legislative elections were held in December. They went well overall - better than in many other countries that are older than Kosovo. As the Secretary-General noted in his report (S/2011/43), the level of participation by Kosovar Serbs in those elections was the highest since 2001. The Security Council has every reason to congratulate itself for this. Whatever our positions are on the ll-23603 question of status, this high participation rate proves the greater maturity on the part of the population and shows their willingness to share a common future. To date, 75 States have recognized Kosovo. Each recognition brings greater stability to Kosovo and to the entire region. But these recognitions are not enough.”
2011-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6483 (2011) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Vuk Jeremic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and Mrs. Vlora Citaku, Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, for their presence here today and for the statements they delivered. I also welcome Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and commend the work he and the entire staff of his Mission are carrying out in Kosovo. Tomorrow, Kosovo will celebrate the third anniversary of its independence. What assessment can be made of the development of this young State? First of all, everyone must agree that the fear that chaos would ensue, expressed by some at the time of the declaration of independence, was unfounded.”
2011-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6483 (2011) · source
“Such coordination is crucial in the transition phases when responsibilities are transferred to host countries once they are capable of taking on again all the prerogatives linked to sovereignty. That is a condition for achieving lasting peace on the ground. The links between security and development are proven, numerous and complex, calling not only for a comprehensive, coherent and coordinated strategy but also for determination and subtlety on our part. I therefore once again thank you, Sir, for having organized this important debate, which will allow us to further our reflection on strengthening international peace and security.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source
“It is therefore essential to clarify the tasks and responsibilities of each party in the framework of a coherent and comprehensive strategy. Thirdly, let me address the coordination of partners and national ownership. Aid provided the international community, be it multilateral, regional or bilateral, must be coordinated and integrated as part of a strategy set out in close coordination with the host country. National ownership by the country concerned in that strategy is the fundamental prerequisite for addressing the underlying causes of instability. The Peacebuilding Commission carries out such activities through integrated strategies in collaboration with the countries on its agenda.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source
“The Blue Helmets of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, among whom the Brazilian contingent plays a remarkable role, ensure security and take on a number of civilian tasks in logistics and health support, which are necessary in reconstruction and development. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is supporting the authorities in their efforts to clean up the mining sector in order to prevent the plunder of resources. At the same time, the central factor of peacekeeping operations must remain that of maintaining peace and security. Other stakeholders, including United Nations agencies and bilateral partners, have as their mission to take on the tasks more directly related to development.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source
“We therefore believe that the links between security and development needs must be taken into consideration as early as possible, starting with the drafting of the mandate for the operation by the Security Council. The implementation of security sector reform and of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes will be effective only if they are carried out in the framework of an improvement of the living conditions of the population. Secondly, there is the adaptation of tools to situations. We are convinced of the need to give greater attention to development aspects in the peacekeeping mandates. I will refer to two examples.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source
“Nonetheless, we must not lose sight of the responsibilities of States themselves. Respect for the law, good governance, the strengthening of civil society and the economic integration of marginalized populations - which can be achieved first and foremost through decisions taken by national authorities - are determining factors for peace and security. I shall now turn to the specific case of peacekeeping operations, where we must draw on three principles for action. First, we must give greater attention at an earlier stage to the link between security and development. This Council has several times affirmed the need not only to ensure the security of a given area but also to support the political processes as soon as possible and to support the national institutions, particularly in the areas of the rule of law and security.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source
“Thus the Peacebuilding Commission, in the countries on its agenda, has made the emancipation of young people and women one of its priorities, alongside security sector reform, as both factors contribute to stability. In the same spirit, the agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations must all play their role in seeking to improve effectiveness and coordination of their activities on the ground. Here we note the important contribution of the European Union, the leading donor of development aid, accounting for almost 60 per cent of the aid provided by the member States of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), totalling approximately â‚¬50 billion. To take a well- known example, the European Union spends in Somalia one quarter of the â‚¬215 million devoted to development just on security capacity support.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source
“In post-conflict situations, national capacity-building in the area of security in keeping with norms for the rule of law is essential in order to establish favourable conditions for development. For example, in a number of countries where the economy relies almost entirely on the work of women, there is a direct link between security and development. When insecurity prevents women from going out to the fields, the ability of families to survive is compromised. That in turn can lead to further escalation in violence. Development actors must therefore take the safeguarding of security into account in their strategies. For all of those reasons, it is the responsibility of the international community to establish conditions for shared and sustainable development that limit the risk of conflicts breaking out, or continuing.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source
“First is climate change, which can have tragic consequences for people and countries. This is why France and the European Union urge the community of nations to redouble efforts on the basis of the momentum launched at Cancun last December. Second is the issue of food security and the volatility of agricultural prices, which have destabilizing effects. That is one of France's priorities during its presidency of the Group of 20. The French Minister of Agriculture will be in New York next week for the General Assembly before organizing a ministerial meeting of the G-2O on this topic. In turn, the need for security as a prerequisite for development is well established.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I thank you, Sir, for having organized this debate. I will address two points: first, the particular links between security and development, and then the specific case of peacekeeping operations. First, the links between security and development. While there is no unequivocal relationship between economic growth and international security, the unequal distribution of wealth and the marginalization of particular groups or vulnerable regions are often factors in a conflict, particularly intrastate conflict. Other factors can be sources of conflict, including competition for access to basic resources such as water or agricultural land and rivalry for control over precious raw materials and energy resources. More recently, new threats to security have emerged. I will cite two examples.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source
“As highlighted recently by the solemn declaration made by the heads of State and Government of the African Union on the Sudan, a political process in Darfur will be able to complement the efforts in Doha once those efforts have created an environment that allows for such talks to be held. We also continue to support the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and firmly condemn the hindrances it faces. The mission must redouble its efforts to protect civilians, as required by its mandate. Progress must still be made in this respect. I would like to conclude by recalling that there can be no peace without justice in Darfur.”
2011-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6478 (2011) · source
“The number of displaced persons has increased. Humanitarian access is not always possible. We are therefore left to wonder whether some have not indeed chosen the military option. We know that this is not a viable option. The Sudanese Armed Forces and the rebel groups must reach a ceasefire with delay, followed by a lasting peace agreement. The developments we have seen in recent weeks in the context of the Doha negotiations are encouraging. The Sudan People's Liberation Army, headed by Abdul Wahid al-Nur, must, from now on and without delay or preconditions, join the talks, as have the Liberation and Justice Movement and the Justice and Equality Movement. We also support the efforts undertaken by the African Union for peace in Darfur.”
2011-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6478 (2011) · source
“In North Sudan, retaining a cell from UNMIS would be a valuable step to take in terms of providing follow-up to the implementation of post-referendum issues and supporting the final stages of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, that is, the conclusion of the popular polls in the Blue Nile, where they have begun, and in Southern Kordofan, where they have not yet been organized. This would provide support to the two new neighbours in the early stages of their bilateral relations. We are at the Secretariat's disposal in terms of contributing to the consideration under way on the reconfiguration of the United Nations presence in the North and the South. While we welcome the successful holding of the referendum, we cannot ignore the current deterioration in the situation in Darfur.”
2011-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6478 (2011) · source
“We encourage the continued mediation by the Mbeki Panel on these subjects and call on the parties to spare no effort and make the necessary concessions to allow for the establishment of a lasting peace. For its part, the United Nations will now start the important task of adapting its presence and work, with the participation of the Sudan, in two distinct countries. A new mission will have to be re-established in Southern Sudan in order to carry out the task of peacebuilding there. Its mandate will have to take into account the decisive role that the United Nations team established in Juba will be called to play in coordination with bilateral donors.”
2011-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6478 (2011) · source
“A lasting solution must be found in order to determine once and for all the status of the province and the terms on which the populations there can coexist. We would request that the two parties find a solution before March, as they agreed at the presidential level on 27 January. In addition, the pending post-referendum questions must be resolved. The future of the relationship between the North and the South depends on a common understanding of the border demarcation and of issues of security, citizenship and wealth sharing. As the clashes last week in the Upper Nile region have shown, a solution must be found for the Southern forces that are there as part of the Sudanese Army, as well as for the Northern forces in the Sudan People's Liberation Army stationed in Blue Nile and Kordofan.”
2011-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6478 (2011) · source
“The immediate recognition by the parties of the official results announced Monday by the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission shows the significant progress that has been achieved since the Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed in 2005. The authorities in Khartoum and Juba have chosen the path of peaceful cooperation to achieve a successful conclusion to the referendum and acceptance of its results. We welcome this common will to overcome the past. However, as previous speakers have said, much remains to be done before the end of the interim period in July. First of all, a solution must be found to the issue of Abyei. A temporary agreement has allowed for the cessation of Violence between the parties.”
2011-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6478 (2011) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Haile Menkerios for his briefing and his outstanding work at the head of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS). I also thank President Mbeki and President Mkapa for their decisive work alongside UNMIS in the past few months. I should also like to thank Mr. Deng Alor Kuol and Mr. Osman, the representative of the Sudan, for their statements. I also welcome the commitment shown by the two parties throughout the referendum process. Finally, on behalf of the French authorities, I congratulate the people of Southern Sudan on the maturity they have shown on this historic occasion.”
2011-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6478 (2011) · source
“The time has come to say and to demonstrate that the European Union is not some super non-governmental organization or purveyor of assistance. It has values and projects power. You can therefore count on France's determination, Madam President, as a permanent member of the Security Council and as a founding member of the European Union, to ensure that that EU assumes its share of responsibility in building a world of peace, stability and prosperity, in line with the objectives of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“Beyond financial assistance, however, I should like to refer to the efforts of the European Union in the areas of good governance, respect for human rights and gender equality. As the European Council affirmed on 4 February, the European Union is determined to provide its unreserved support for political transition and to support reforms in the southern Mediterranean. European heads of State have entrusted the High Representative with a mission in that regard. Of course, much remains to be done. However, as Robert Schuman said in his speech of 9 May 1950, Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan. It will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity. That is equally true when it comes to foreign policy.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“This is clearly a subject of great interest to both the European Union and the Security Council. Lastly, the European Union is an essential partner in preventing conflict and building peace. As Baroness Ashton has mentioned, the Brazilian presidency will in a few days organize a Security Council debate on the interdependence between security and development. In that regard, it is worth recalling that the European Union is the main provider of official development assistance, contributing more than 60 per cent of the assistance provided by member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development - that is, about â‚¬50 billion annually. The European Union's participation in this debate therefore has particular relevance.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“I should also like to revert to the Iranian nuclear issue, in which the European Union is represented by the E3+3 in negotiations to ensure that Iran honours its international obligations, especially with regard to the Security Council. As has been recalled, at the Istanbul summit the six reaffirmed their unity and steadfastness, while the Iranians insisted on new conditions in pursuing the same dilatory tactics they have used for the past six years. With regard to another priority international portfolio - counter-terrorism - on 31 January Baroness Ashton was asked by the Council on Foreign Relations to develop a European Union strategy for the Sahel, which we hope will be adopted as soon as possible. Its goal is to combat the links between A1- Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb and drug trafficking channels in West Africa.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“From that perspective, I thank the High Representative for her very useful and enlightening comments today on the meeting of the Middle East Quartet that she chaired. That meeting, she told us, was just a first step; it should augur a change in the political software used by the international community to advance towards a negotiated final settlement of the dispute, the parameters of which are familiar to us all and which we know the two parties are incapable of achieving by themselves. Phased approaches have proven to be paths to nowhere, and we must therefore move on to a final settlement. We hope that the Quartet will play a key role in that regard.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“On the one hand, it has launched many civilian and military operations, mandated by the Security Council. Without going into exhaustive detail, I cite by way of example the support of the European Union and its member States for such varied operations as those in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on land and at sea in Somalia, and in Kosovo. Moreover, in the case of serious humanitarian crises or natural disasters, the European Union plays a decisive role in emergency assistance and reconstruction. In Haiti, for instance, we offered our expertise and committed more than â‚¬1.5 billion, making the European Union once again the largest donor. The European Union is also involved in the resolution of major international crises.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I thank Baroness Ashton for her briefing. I welcome this second visit of the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union, which attests to the importance of European Union engagement within the United Nations. I need not recall that the European Union has long been a prime political mover - a reality that the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty has strengthened further. The European Union - the largest contributor to the United Nations budget, responsible for some 40 per cent - undertakes decisive action in pursuit of the Charter objective to ensure international peace and security. Having brought peace to the old continent, which was a source of numerous conflicts, the European Union plays its full role in managing crises around the world.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“In order to bolster the Trust Fund, France supports in principle the convening of an international donors' conference once the Security Council has finished its work.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“In order to ensure the best possible coordination of action on land and at sea and the integration of United Nations action in Somalia, we might consider entrusting the mission to follow up the proposals to a Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General working with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Mr. Augustine Mahiga. Lastly, I recall the importance of securing funding to implement the proposals we recommend. Mr. Lang stresses that a relevant instrument - the Trust Fund of the Contact Group on Piracy - already exists. Its purpose is to strengthen the judicial and correctional capacities of the countries of the region. It is up to the international community as a whole, as well as to private individuals and bodies involved in the fight against piracy, to contribute to that instrument.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“The report is pragmatic because it proposes that those new avenues complement the jurisdictional and correctional components already operating in a number of States of the region and for which international support could be increased. The Secretary-General and his Special Adviser have devoted much time and effort to proposing options to the Security Council to change the paradigm in the Indian Ocean. It is now up to the Security Council to turn those proposals into action. To that end, France encourages the start of negotiations on a draft resolution of the Security Council reflecting the most relevant recommendations in Mr. Lang's report. It is of capital importance that the implementation of any decision we may take be followed up. The Lang report proposes that such follow-up be undertaken by an experienced figure.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“Lastly, to address the glaring lack of correctional infrastructure, the report suggests building three prisons in Somaliland and Puntland. Those proposals respond to the urgency of the situation. They can be operational in less than a year. Those proposals are realistic. Their cost is estimated at $25 million, which is low in relation to the overall cost of piracy, estimated today at $7 billion. Finally, those proposals seem to us sustainable because they closely associate Somalia not only with capacity-building in the regions of Puntland and Somaliland, but also with the establishment of a court that, although located in Tanzania, would be above all a Somali court.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“We must keep in mind the most cost-effective and beneficial option in the report. Lastly, we must find a lasting solution that Somalia can ultimately own and perpetuate. It is from that perspective that we considered Mr. Lang's report and all 25 proposals identified therein. In the legal sphere, the avenues proposed by the report are clear. To address legal shortcomings, the report proposes updating Somali legislation on piracy in order to strengthen the criminalization and jurisdictional treatment of pirates. To prosecute the growing number of pirates more quickly, it proposes the establishment of system based on an extraterritorial Somali court located in Arusha, Tanzania, and two specialized courts, one in Somaliland and one in Puntland.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“However, we have seen that the military tool is not sufficient. Suppression must be complemented by a legal and judicial arrangement whereby pirates arrested by vessels at sea can be tried and imprisoned in appropriate conditions. Today, 9 of 10 pirates are released owing to the lack of capacity for judicial and correctional action. In that regard, we welcome the Secretary- General's report (S/2010/394), drawn up pursuant to resolution 1918 (2010). That report sets out the various possible options to find a solution to the legal aspects of the fight against piracy. It is now time to take a decision. In examining those proposals, we have identified several criteria that we believe to be priority. First, we must find a solution forthwith. Mr. Lang's report underscores the urgency of that requirement. Next, we must find a realistic solution.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Adviser to the Secretary-General Mr. Jack Lang for his report (S/2011/30) and proposals, Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs Mr. Mathias for his support for those proposals, and the Permanent Representative of Somalia for his statement. Not only is piracy is a threat to international peace and security, but, as the report presented to us today underscores, the phenomenon is growing. The means of the pirates are becoming increasingly sophisticated, as Mr. Lang explained, the number of attacks is increasing, and the geographical area affected continues to expand. Faced with that phenomenon, the international community must act. The Security Council has facilitated the establishment of a legal framework for the deployment of a large fleet of vessels at sea.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“In that regard, the role played by United Nations Radio in the Great Lakes region must be 1l-21268 acknowledged. The issue of funding radio services following the departure of United Nations missions has to be considered. The Peacebuilding Commission must also play its role fully in building institutions. It can do so if it adheres to the three requirements that I have just mentioned, namely, national ownership, good governance and financial commitment. We trust that the 2010 review of the Peacebuilding Commission will make it possible for it to better focus its action and bolster its contribution to institution-building in the post-crisis stages.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“His project of having military engineering corps participate in public works is also an interesting way of cleaning up a military institution while placing it at the service of the development of the country. There is no single way of rebuilding institutions. All partners involved must therefore support a strategy that is fully endorsed by the legitimate authorities of the host country. My third and last point relates to the need for long-term funding. We must address the issue of sustainable funding for newly created or consolidated institutions from the very outset. As a State emerging from crisis rarely has the necessary resources to do so, the international community has to lend support. Let me cite the example of the press, which can be an important pillar for peacebuilding and the promotion of human rights.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“In order to avoid a resumption of conflict, attention must also be paid to the development of institutions in the immediate post-crisis context: democratic and representative bodies, public services that address primary needs and security institutions that ensure the stability of the State while guaranteeing respect for human rights and the rule of law. Guinea, where everything has to be rebuilt even if it is not emerging from civil war, is a good example of this. President Alpha Conde has indicated that he wants to make security-sector reform one of the areas for immediate attention, along with setting up basic services and encouraging inter-communal dialogue.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“Priorities will also have to be defined better. We have to take into account the stakes involved in governance. Corruption is a threat to the stability and security of societies, as it undermines institutions, democratic and moral values and justice. It also compromises lasting development and the rule of law. It is therefore important to define strategies and oversight mechanisms that can enable new institutions to defend themselves against this scourge, in conjunction with the whole host of international partners.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“While it is possible to temporarily set up institutions in the aftermath of war ~ as we saw in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the International Committee for Support of the Transition - lasting national institutions can only gain full legitimacy where there is national political will, validated by the people through a referendum or democratic elections. Such national ownership also makes it possible to ensure that the intellectual and human resources of a country are used appropriately and that newly created institutions are adapted to the national context and make it possible for development to occur. Should it gain independence following the referendum that has just been completed, what takes place in Southern Sudan will of course be an exceptional process that the Council will have to monitor very carefully.”
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“There are three ideas that I would like to develop here: the need for national ownership of the process, as my German colleague has already mentioned; the need to define priorities as early as possible; and the importance of long-term funding for these new institutions. First of all, with regard to national ownership of the process, the building of national institutions, the establishment of the rule of law and the development of practices of democratic governance are essential elements of any stable and peaceful political life. These things cannot be improvised.”
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