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“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/746, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Guatemala. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2013/463, which contains the report of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. I also wish to draw the attention of members to documents S/2013/678 and S/2013/679, respectively containing letters dated 18 November 2013 from the President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and from the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7088 (2013) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/20l3/732, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa. I now give the floor to Mr. Djinnit.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7087 (2013) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/74l, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Australia, France, Luxembourg, Morocco, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Togo, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2129 (2013).”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7086 (2013) · source
“I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 3.25 p.m.”
2013-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7084 (2013) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Robert Serry, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Serry.”
2013-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7084 (2013) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today's meeting. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2013/21. It is so decided. I now give the floor to the representative of Libya.”
2013-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7083 (2013) · source
“In that regard, I Wish to pay tribute to the remarkable work of the Panel of Experts, which has made an essential contribution to the functioning of the Committee. I hope that the Committee will be able to promptly implement the recommendations contained in the Panel's final report seeking to make the sanctions regime more effective. 1 resume my function as President ofthe Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeh'ng rose at 4.15 p.m.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“In that context, the report of the 1737 (2006) Committee that has been transmitted to us (S/2013/331, annex) reminds us that, during the reporting period, Iran continued to conduct nuclear and ballistic activities in violation of the resolutions of the Council. We therefore studied with great care and attention the report of the Panel of Experts regarding the seizure in December 2012 of a shipment of high-quality carbon fibre bound for Iran that could be used in the context of a nuclear programme. In the report, the experts unaminously and unambiguously conclude that Iran has repeatedly violated the Security Council's resolutions, thereby affirming concern about a nuclear programme that has no identifiable civilian justification.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“The adoption of a joint statement on 11 November providing for the strengthening of cooperation with the E3+3 was, however, a step in the right direction. The transparency measures provided for in that statement, in particular with regard to the Gachin uranium mine, the heavy-water production facility at Arak and the heavy-water research reactor projects are positive. It remains no less crucial to shed full light on the issues linked to the possible military dimension of the Iranian nuclear programme, on which the IAEA still awaits answers from Tehran. The core of international sanctions, in particular those of the Security Council, will remain in place until a comprehensive settlement of the crisis has been found. We must therefore pursue our efforts to prevent their possible circumvention.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“By halting the most sensitive aspects of its nuclear programme for six months, Iran provides more time for the diplomatic track, which France has always favoured. Moreover, the mechanism agreed provides for a close monitoring of the commitments undertaken. We, together with our partners, will remain very vigilant regarding the scrupulous implementation of the agreement. The agreement, however, is only an interim agreement and not a lasting settlement of the nuclear crisis. We, together with our partners of the E3+3, therefore remain mobilized in order to reach a long- term agreement with Iran. In parallel, the dialogue between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has made progress. Not all issues have been resolved - far from it.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“An apparent change in attitude since the presidential election in Tehran has at last made it possible to engage in the first substantial discussion on the nuclear issue. The interim agreement reached in that context between Iran and the E3+3 on 24 November is an unquestionable step forward for peace and security in the Middle East and beyond, but we must remain vigilant. For the first time for almost 10 years, the E3+3 has obtained from Iran a suspension of the most sensitive aspects of its nuclear programme. It is a solid and credible agreement that respects the necessary requirements set by the E3+3 to halt uranium enrichment to 20 per cent, to neutralize the stock of enriched uranium at 20 per cent, and to freeze the main activities linked to the Arak heavy water reactor.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. I thank the representative of Australia for presenting the briefing on the activity of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). For over a decade now, the Iranian nuclear programme has been a source of concern for the international community, given that country's inability to prove its exclusively civilian nature. That situation is a threat to international peace and security and has led the Council to put in place a sanctions regime through the adoption of five resolutions imposing sanctions, while calling on Iran to negotiate on those issues. From 2005 to 2013, in spite of all of our efforts, Iran refused to enter into negotiations, despite all the efforts and the open and firm approach of the E3+3 Government, as mandated by the Security Council.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Ambassador Gary Quinlan, Permanent Representative of Australia, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). I now give the floor to Ambassador Quinlan.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“That is why we are hosting a meeting next week on drug trafficking and its consequences for peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel. The deleterious effects of drug trafficking, which encourages corruption and undermines the governance of States, deserve a strengthened collective response. Moreover, I would like to reiterate our commitment to the peoples of the Sahel as they face the challenges before them. After the emergency in Mali, it is high time for the international community to confront the root causes of the crisis in the Sahel. There can be no security in the Sahel without development. The reverse is also true. Improved security is indispensable for the region's development. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no more speakers on my list. The meeting rose at12.25p.m.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“We also hail the cooperation and coordination mechanism established as part of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, which was agreed on 5 November in Bamako by the ministers of all the States in the region. That platform, chaired for two years by Mali, with a secretariat provided by the African Union and the United Nations, has the advantage of bringing together all the States of West Africa and the Maghreb, as well as the relevant regional and international organizations. The major country partners would find it useful to associate themselves with that mechanism. Both in its national capacity and as part of the framework of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, France stands committed alongside the States of the Sahel to strengthening security in the region.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“To address those challenges, one word strikes me as essential: trust. Without trust among all of the States of the region, we will not be able to offer a coordinated response to the transnational challenges. Trust among all the States concerned - among the States of West Africa as well as those of the Maghreb - is crucial in order to collectively attack the region's challenges. That is indeed the meaning of the presidential statement that we have just adopted (S/PRST/2013/20) at the initiative of our Moroccan colleagues. With particular regard to the matter of security, terrorist and trafficking groups in the region recognize no borders, which makes a coordinated approach all the more necessary. In that context, we welcome the two conferences on borders, held in Tripoli in 2012 and in Rabat in 2013.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“Prodi and to be managed by the African Development Bank could make a useful contribution to international efforts within the framework of the United Nations integrated strategy. For those investments to be effective, however, they must be aligned with the needs of the States concerned, and such proposals must be quickly translated into concrete projects for the peoples of the Sahel. An estimated 10 million people in the region have suffered as a result of food insecurity in 2013. It is our collective duty to improve the access of those people to basic services, such as transportation, water, food, education and health. The development of desert spaces must also be a major focus of our efforts, in particular through support for shepherding activities and the development of the infrastructure that will allow such spaces to be opened up.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“The expected reinforcement of the United Nations Office for West Africa at Dakar will play an essential coordinating role between all players for its implementation. However, that strategy would be meaningless if it were not supported by the mobilization of the entire international community. In that context, I welcome the significant pledges for the countries of the Sahel that were announced last November by the World Bank and the European Union. France, the top bilateral donor in the region, has decided to raise its commitment to â‚¬900 million for the years 2014-2015, which amounts to more than $1.2 billion. We also believe that the action fund for the Sahel proposed by Mr.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“I will now make a statement in my national capacity. Naturally, I would like to thank the speakers for their presentations on the challenges in the Sahel and their proposals to respond to them. The countries of the Sahel are facing transnational complex challenges in all areas - governance, security, the humanitarian situation and the serious challenges of development. As the speakers stated, those phenomena know no borders and thus call for a common approach. It is right that the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, which the Secretary-General launched in September 2012 at the request of the Security Council, seeks to adopt a comprehensive approach to those challenges.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today's meeting. In accordance with the understanding reached among members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement. The statement will be issued as a document to the Security Council, S/PRST/20l3/20. I now give the floor to members of the Security Council.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“I wish to welcome the Secretary-General and other eminent representatives participating in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank, to participate in this meeting. I welcome Mr. Kim, who will participate via video-teleconference. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following persons to to participate in this meeting: Mr. Romano Prodi, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sahel; Ambassador Mr. Tete Antonio, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; Mr. Michel Reveyrand-de Menthon, European Union Special Representative for the Sahel. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“The image of the Organization and the effectiveness of international justice depend upon it. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Prosecutor Bensouda to respond to questions and comments made.”
2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source
“Under those conditions, people do not benefit from improvements, which is the only way to ensure their adherence to the peace plan. The reason is simple: the Darfur problem cannot be isolated. It is an integral part of national reform, which is the only way to provide lasting solutions to the people and encourage rebel groups to participate in genuine negotiations. We must support the African Union in that regard. In conclusion, I would like to say once again how much we appreciate the involvement of the Secretary- General and the Office of Legal Affairs for the sake of international criminal justice and the International Criminal Court. In particular, the directives of the Secretary-General on limiting contact with defendants are an essential tool. Those guidelines should be applied consistently.”
2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source
“It would undoubtedly be useful to demonstrate that support by ensuring that the next Council resolution on Darfur reflect the concerns of the Prosecutor concerning aerial bombardments, controlling and disarming militias, sexual violence, and the need for cooperation from the Sudan with the International Criminal Court. On a parallel track, there is support the peace process. Since our last meeting (see S/PV.6974), the security situation has deteriorated again. Clashes between the Government, armed groups and now tribes are increasing, with the number ofvictims and displaced persons also increasing. There has been no progress in the peace process. Reconstruction is at a standstill and the resources being transferred to the Darfur Regional Authority are too scant.”
2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source
“That first public trial will make it possible to concretely raise the massive crimes committed in Darfur. My second observation is somewhat darker. As the Prosecutor said this morning, impunity persists in Darfur and the most vulnerable - women in particular - remain the first victims. Four senior officials accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity and, one of them, of genocide continue to evade the efforts of the Court despite the arrest warrants issued against them. My third point is: what can the Council do? There are courses of action. The first is to support the International Criminal Court. This meeting provides an opportunity to reiterate our confidence in the Prosecutor and to express our conviction that the Court contributes to the solution of conflicts in Africa and the world.”
2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of France. I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her report and her presentation on the proceedings and investigations being conducted by the International Criminal Court in Darfur on the basis of resolution 1593 (2005). I should like to make three comments. First, based on the mandate entrusted to it by the Council, the Court has done its work: analysis of national judicial proceedings in the Sudan - or, rather, the lack thereof; investigations; the issuing of arrest warrants against four individuals; judicial proceedings at The Hague against rebel leaders who have decided to voluntarily surrender; and witness protection efforts. The beginning of the first trial, against Abdallah Banda for attacks against peacekeeping troops, is an important milestone.”
2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in the meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Prosecutor Bensouda.”
2013-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7080 (2013) · source
“I thank Mr. Kay for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”
2013-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7078 (2013) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nicholas Kay, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Kay, who is joining today's meeting Via videoconference from Mogadishu. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/709, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia. I now give the floor to Mr. Kay.”
2013-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7078 (2013) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting.”
2013-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7078 (2013) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2128 (2013). The meeting rose at 10.05 am.”
2013-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7077 (2013) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/725, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Rwanda, Togo and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/683, which contains a letter dated 19 November 2013 from the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1521 (2003) concerning Liberia addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2013-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7077 (2013) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Tarek Mitri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Tarek Mitri and Mr. Eugene-Richard Gasana, Permanent Representative of Rwanda, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. I give the floor to Mr. Mitri.”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7075 (2013) · source
“The Security Council Will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today's meeting. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2013/l9. It is so decided. The meeting rose at10.05 am.”
2013-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7074 (2013) · source
“It also indicates its intention to adopt individual sanctions against individuals who threaten the transition process and thus fuel violence. Secondly, on the fight against human rights violations, at Rwanda's initiative, an international commission of inquiry based on the Darfur model will be created. It will report its findings within six months. The Security Council has finally shaken off its indifference. It is shouldering its responsibilities to support the African countries and organizations that had the courage to be the first to come to the aid of the long-neglected Central African Republic. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Central African Republic.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7072 (2013) · source
“Pursuant to the request of the African Union and the recommendations of the Secretary-General, this resolution lays the groundwork for the future. It calls on the Secretariat to undertake the preparations necessary for the eventual deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation and to prepare a concept of operations within a maximum period of three months. Although restoring security is the priority, the resolution also steps up efforts with regard to elements that are key to the future of the Central African Republic. First, with regard to support for the transition process, the Council explicitly recalls the prohibition against the current transitional authorities participating in the elections, which are to be held by February 2015 at the latest.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7072 (2013) · source
“In accordance with the request made by the African Union and the transition authorities, the French forces also have a Chapter VII mandate from the Security Council to support MISCA. To that end, the number of French forces will be strengthened in the very near future. France wishes to thank all partners, particularly in Europe, that will support the operation to be carried out in the context of this resolution. The United Nations will be responsible for supporting the financial mobilization in favour of the African Union. I note that the European Union, which is contributing â‚¬50 million, will be, as in Somalia, the top contributor to African Union operations. Other contributions will be mobilized on the occasion of the forthcoming donors conference.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7072 (2013) · source
“And France's Minister for Foreign Affairs, along with the European Union and the United Nations, held a high-level meeting to highlight the humanitarian emergency. The interreligious incidents that occurred this morning in Bangui, with dozens of civilian deaths, only serve to underscore that it is high time to act. The adoption of resolution 2127 (2013) finally makes it possible to take the awaited steps to support the African Union. The African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic (MISCA) is endowed with a robust mandate under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations that will allow it to take all necessary measures to protect civilians and neutralize armed groups that refuse to comply with instructions for cantonment and disarmament.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7072 (2013) · source
“The risk for mass atrocities exists, as has been unambiguously pointed out by the Secretary-General and the entire community of non-governmental organizations. Hitherto, the Central African Republic had been a forgotten crisis of the sort in which the media were not interested. Given the crisis itself, however, indifference and inaction were not options. France felt it was our collective duty to support action by the African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States to prevent mass atrocities. In his statement at the general debate in September, the President of the French Republic was the first to sound the alarm and call for resolute action by the Security Council (see A/68/PV.5).”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7072 (2013) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of France. The situation in the Central African Republic is a tragedy. The country's entire population - more than 4.5 million people - is being affected by a humanitarian crisis. The people are being terrorized by militias engaging in the worst sorts of abuses. Murder, rape and looting are the daily lot of thousands of men, women and children. The State, which has collapsed, is unable to protect its population, and the country is now in danger of succumbing to interreligious violence between Christians and Muslims. History teaches us what can happen. It commits us to avoid the worst, and it compels the Security Council to act. The country risks descending into chaos, with uncontrollable and unpredictable effects on the entire region.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7072 (2013) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2027 (2013). I now give the floor to those members of the Council that wish to make statements after the voting.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7072 (2013) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/7l7, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the Congo, France, Gabon, Luxembourg, Morocco, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Togo, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/677, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the Central African Republic submitted pursuant to paragraph 22 of Security Council resolution 2121 (2013). It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7072 (2013) · source
“The situation in the Central African Republic Report of the Secretary-General on the Central African Republic submitted pursuant to paragraph 22 of Security Council resolution 2121 (2013) (S/2013/677) The President (spoke in French): In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Central African Republic, the Congo and Gabon to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Te'te Antenio, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7072 (2013) · source
“As this is the first meeting ofthe Council for the month ofDecember 2013, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Liu Jieyi, Permanent Representative of China, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of November 2013. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing our deep appreciation to Ambassador Liu Jieyi and his delegation for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7072 (2013) · source
“Access and humanitarian assistance to those areas affected by the the Lord's Resistance Army, which are often by defintion very isolated and remote, must also be made possible as soon as possible. France supports all efforts through its contribution to the African Peace Facility of the European Union. With regard to the Central African Republic, members know that France is present in Bangui and will strenthen its presence in order to provide effective support to the African force. It will also support LRA-affected States bilaterally. The LRA-affected States have a leading role to play, together with the African Union, in the fight against that group. Let us stand by their side.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“We must now ensure that the LRA does not benefit from a security vacuum to prosper. Another issue linked to the situation in the Central African Republic is to ensure that the western part of the country does not become a safe haven for LRA terrorists. At the same time, we must not forget the need for justice. We must bring to justice the principal Lord's Resistance Army leaders, in particular Joseph Kony, and encourage all States concerned to increase their cooperation and collaboration with the International Criminal Court in that regard. Measures to protect civilians must of course be strengthened. That means further sharing of information and intelligence among regional United Nations operations and offices and between the Organization and the African Union regional force.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“Having talked about the the Central African Republic and tried to convince participants and my colleagues of the seriousness of the situation there, I will now turn to the other major focus of my colleagues' statements, that is, the Lord's Resistance Army. Here, I can only reiterate what has already been said, namely, that I am very pleased with the recent progress in combating that armed group, whose cruelty and Violence are extreme. We therefore encourage relevant States and partners to continue along that path in order to put an end to the threat. The offensive launched by the African Union against the LRA is a reality. We have said that. The African Union's Regional Task Force to fight the LRA has proved its effectiveness. Here, we should of course commend Uganda and other contributing regional countries for their commitment.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“Those States decided to deploy the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic. They therefore deserve the support of the United Nations and, of course, the bilateral support of all relevant States. At the initiative of France, the Council will have the opportunity to consider in detail the resources that could be used to support that force and to find a lasting solution to the crisis in the Central African Republic. As I have said, all those humanitarian, political and security challenges require all actors to cooperate. In that regard, UNOCA must work with regional and subregional organizations.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“I am well aware that the Central African Republic is a country that is not well known. We do not often think about it and is not often on the front pages. Nevertheless, today, an extremely serious tragedy is taking place there. It is not only a moral tragedy, which would be sufficient to mobilize us, but also a tragedy that may have repercussions for the stability of the entire region. We have already seen incidents reported on the border between the Central African Republic and Cameroon. So there is the risk of the Central African Republic becoming a failed State in Central Africa and a centre ofinstability for all States of the region. The States of the region have responded. We must of course commend the efforts of the Economic Community of Central African States and the African Union.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source
“They are both made up of militia who, of course, blindly engage in violence, the primary victims of which are civilians, including women and children. We must act and respond very swiftly in order to prevent the worst, which unfortunately happened 20 years ago on that same continent. I have said that the humanitarian situation is extremely dangerous. The entire Central African population, half of which is made up of children, is affected. More than 1 million people suffer from food insecurity and 400,000 have been displaced. There are almost daily cases of extorsion, violence and killings in a country where the State no longer exists. There is no State whatsoever. There are no longer any State authorities. There are only militia, who are making their own laws. So we must act. My statement is also an appeal to the international community.”
2013-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7065 (2013) · source