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“I thank Mr. Eliasson for his important comments. I now give the floor to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“I now resume my function as President of the Council. I call on Mr. Jan Eliasson, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Darfur, to respond to comments or questions.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“Moreover, Panama echoes the sentiments expressed by States regarding their serious concerns regarding the lack of protection by the Government of Sudan of the human rights of its citizens and its lack of respect for the authorities of the International Criminal Court. Lastly, we cannot ignore the critical situation that exists in Chad and the potential impact of this situation on refugees from Darfur and on internally displaced persons. This crisis may compound tensions between the Sudan and Chad and therefore may have an impact on the political process in Darfur. Similarly, it undermines regional endeavours to settle the conflict in Darfur where Chad's participation is fundamental. We therefore appeal to both countries to adhere to the commitments entered into under the various agreements with a view to normalizing their relations.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“We note that the most recent trip by the Special Envoys to the region has produced significant advances in the political process. The greater consistency in the positions of a number of rebel groups and signs of flexibility constitute progress. We share the concern of many delegations regarding the slow pace of the process. However, we do acknowledge that this conflict is the product of decades of discontent affected by the creation of borders that do not reflect the social reality on the ground and that we cannot erase with our desires to adhere to pre-established timelines. We repeat our urgent pleas to the countries able to influence the leaders of some of the rebel groups to step up their efforts to encourage them to join this process.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“The political process, as the lynchpin of peace, security and stability in Darfur, calls for an unswerving commitment to a cessation of hostilities that can only be achieved in a secure environment for dialogue, which should be obtained through the Hybrid Operation. Since this operation was authorized, we have encountered numerous difficulties. However, we welcome the information provided by the Secretary- General regarding the imminent signature of the status- of-forces agreement and that the Sudanese Government has shown new flexibility in its position regarding the origin of contingents that make up the Hybrid Operation. Still, many matters remain pending, particularly the generation of aviation and transport units. In this regard, we welcome the efforts of the Government of the United Kingdom in obtaining offers for these units.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“On 31 July 2007, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1769 (2007) through which it authorized the deployment of UNAMID. This historic decision emphasizes the political determination of two organizations to share responsibilities in achieving a common objective. In addition to confirming our unswerving commitment to Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations regarding cooperation with regional organizations in the pacific settlement of conflicts, it underpins Panama's stated position to deal with different conflicts with different measures, in keeping with the characteristics and particularities of the conflict. This innovative spirit could be employed in resolving other conflicts. We emphasize that the deployment of the Hybrid Operation and political negotiations are parallel processes.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“I now will make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Panama. I would like to begin by thanking Ambassador Jan Eliasson and Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno, for their detailed briefings on advances in the political process and the deployment of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). We draw attention to the endeavours of Ambassador Eliasson and his counterpart in the African Union, Ambassador Salim Salim, in establishing dialogue between the parties to the conflict and the individuals affected. We welcome the decision by the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of Special Envoy Eliasson. We take this opportunity to assure him of Panama's fullest support in his discharge of this mandate.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“Ratsifandrihamanana, Permanent Observer of the African Union. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mrs. Ratsifandrihamanana to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Jan Eliasson, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Darfur, and Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. I now give the floor to Mr. Eliasson.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“Jan Eliasson, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Darfur. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Eliasson to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Her Excellency Mrs. Lila H.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“We understand that this is the last occasion on which Ambassador Mirjana Mladineo, Permanent Representative of Croatia, Will participate in the meetings of the Council. Ambassador Mladineo, with her distinguished career in the diplomatic service of her country, has represented Croatia at United Nations Headquarters since 2005. I Wish to take this opportunity, on behalf of the members of the Council and on my own account, to express to our colleague and friend every success in her future endeavours. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“"The Council further requests the Secretary- General to report on how the United Nations can further support the mediation efforts in Kenya and on, as necessary, the impact of the crisis on the wider subregion and United Nations operations in the subregion." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/4. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5p.m. 08-22998”
2008-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5831 (2008) · source
“"The Council expresses its strong concern at the continuing dire humanitarian situation in Kenya and calls for the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons. The Council further expresses its concern at the safety of humanitarian workers and United Nations personnel and calls on all parties to facilitate their work and ensure their safety. The Council welcomes the decisions, following consultations with the Government of Kenya, of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide to dispatch missions to Kenya. It calls on Kenya's political leaders to facilitate the work of these missions and looks forward to being informed by the Secretary- General of their findings.”
2008-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5831 (2008) · source
“The Council emphasizes that the only solution to the crisis lies through dialogue, negotiation and compromise and strongly urges Kenya's political leaders to foster reconciliation and to elaborate and implement the actions agreed to on 1 February without delay, including by meeting their responsibility to engage fully in finding a sustainable political solution and taking action to immediately end violence, including ethnically- motivated attacks, dismantle armed gangs, improve the humanitarian situation and restore human rights. Recalling the need to avoid impunity, the Council calls for those responsible for Violence to be brought to justice. It expresses its concern at the political, security and economic impact of the crisis in Kenya on the wider region.”
2008-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5831 (2008) · source
“The Council deplores the widespread violence following the elections, which has resulted in extensive loss of life and serious humanitarian consequences. "The Council expresses its deep concern that, despite the commitments made on lFebruary, civilians continue to be killed, subjected to sexual and gender-based violence and displaced from their homes.”
2008-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5831 (2008) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Council welcomes the announcement of progress in the negotiations, overseen by Kofi Annan, between Mwai Kibaki and Raila Odinga on 1 February, including the adoption of an agenda and timetable for action to end the crisis in Kenya following the disputed 27 December elections. The Council welcomes the African Union communique, commends the efforts of the African Union, President Kufuor of Ghana and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and emphasizes its full support for the Panel of Eminent African Personalities, led by Kofi Annan, in assisting the parties in finding a political solution.”
2008-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5831 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Kenya, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Olago Owuor (Kenya) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2008-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5831 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council expresses its concern over the safety and security of humanitarian personnel, United Nations personnel and 08-2269] European Union personnel and material deployed in Chad. It underlines that all parties have a responsibility to ensure the protection of all these personnel and of the diplomatic personnel present in Chad." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/3. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.55 a.m.”
2008-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5830 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council calls upon Member States to provide support, in conformity with the United Nations Charter, as requested by the Government of Chad. "The Security Council expresses its concern regarding the direct threat that the combats pose for the safety of the civilian population, including internally displaced persons and refugees. 08-2269] "The Security Council reaffirms its full support for the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) and the European Union force (EUFOR Tchad/RCA), whose deployment in eastern Chad and north-eastern Central African Republic was authorized by resolution 1778 (2007), to contribute to the protection of vulnerable civilian populations and to facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance.”
2008-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5830 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council strongly condemns these attacks and all attempts at destabilization by force, and recalls its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and political independence of Chad. "The Security Council urges all States in the region to abide fully by the obligations they have entered into with regard to respect for and securing of their common border, in particular under the Tripoli Agreement of 8 February 2006, the Riyadh Agreement of 3 May 2007 and the Sirte Agreement of 25 October 2007. "The Security Council calls upon the States of the region to deepen their cooperation with a view to putting an end to the activities of armed groups and their attempt to seize power by force.”
2008-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5830 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council supports the decision of the African Union dated 2 February 2008 strongly condemning the attacks perpetrated by armed groups against the Chadian Government, demanding to put an immediate end to the violence and calling on all the countries of the region to respect the unity and territorial integrity of the member States of the African Union. "The Security Council in particular welcomes the decision by the African Union to mandate the Libyan leader, Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi, and President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo, to engage the Chadian parties with a View to ending the fighting and to initiate efforts aimed at seeking a lasting solution to the crisis.”
2008-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5830 (2008) · source
“The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them photocopies of a letter dated 3 February 2008 from the Permanent Representative of Chad addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as document 8/2008/69. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council expresses its grave concern regarding the situation in Chad.”
2008-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5830 (2008) · source
“The situation in Chad, the Central African Republic and the subregion The President (spoke in Spanish): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Chad, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mbaye (Chad) took a seat at the Council table.”
2008-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5830 (2008) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of February 2008, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Giadalla A. Ettalhi, Permanent Representative of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of January 2008. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Ettalhi for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2008-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5830 (2008) · source
“Moreover, the protagonists in the peace process must also address the new dimensions that the conflict has taken on in recent years. For example, we must accept that there will not be comprehensive and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians unless there is Palestinian unity first and an end to extremist positions and terrorist bombings, regardless of their motives or where they emanate. With regard to Lebanon, it is obvious that only an agreed solution between the Government and the opposition, free of external interference, can bring a peaceful end to the political stalemate in the country. That should be the goal of all the parties affected by that regrettable situation.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“Unfortunately, in many instances, it does not meet the responsibilities assigned to it. The Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security. The purpose of these public meetings should be to allow Member States to convey to the Council their vision of how to ensure peace and security. Having attended 13 debates on the situation on the Middle East, I very much regret to say that I do not feel that these meetings have made an effective contribution to ensuring that the Council can act to maintain peace and security in the region. The Council's lamentable failure in recent days to agree on a presidential statement on the tragic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is clear proof of this situation.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“As a result, a solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict, although it must be an agreement between the parties, requires more than ever before the leadership of the international community. It, and particularly the members of the Quartet, must find innovative ways to urge the parties to make the difficult decisions necessary for a final peace agreement between them. I wish to take this opportunity to comment on references made by both the representative of the United Kingdom and the representative of South Africa regarding the purposes and contents of these meetings. In Panama's opinion, the Security Council is not the principal forum for Member States to express their Views on various issues affecting the international community. That forum is the General Assembly.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“In a supposed reaction to the rocket attacks from Gaza against its territory, Israel has responded in an unprecedented and excessive manner, in contravention of every norm of international law, and has instituted a humanitarian blockade against the population that threatens the lives of innocent civilians and destabilizes the region still further. That is hampering and jeopardizing the continuity and productivity of the negotiations and threatening the understanding that the parties reached together in Annapolis. Amid all this, the Security Council remains removed from the issue, as demonstrated by last week's long and fruitless negotiations to agree on a statement regarding the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I should like to thank the Under-Secretary- General, Mr. Lynn Pascoe, for his briefing and to thank the representatives of Palestine and Israel for their presentations. We must acknowledge that the information that they have given us today is alarming and disturbing. As we stated at last month's meeting on the Middle East, Panama was optimistic about the holding of the Annapolis Conference as a new beginning in the peace process. However, the recent high-level meetings between Israel and the Palestinian Authority have been taking place in an atmosphere not conducive to a peace agreement.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“These actions are not those of a liberal democracy that wishes to be a fair partner in the peace process and can only serve to intensify the conflict. Panama takes note of Israel's decision to partially lift the blockade of Gaza that it began four days ago. However, we are far from being in a position to state that the situation has improved. This Council must call for the cessation of all acts of violence and demand that the Government of Israel immediately lift the humanitarian blockade of Gaza. Only in that manner can we hope that the peace process in the Middle East will continue to progress in line with the expectations of the international community.”
2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source
“Although the attacks by Palestinian armed groups from Gaza against Israel do not contribute to the peace process and, on the contrary, work against the peace process, the Government of Israel must not allow the full weight of its retribution to fall upon an innocent civilian population. We understand and accept that the State of Israel has the right to defend itself, however measures for self-defence should be carried out in a restrained manner that is proportionate to the threat. Even during outright war, a civilian population cannot be deprived of the basic means for its survival, which endangers the lives of hundreds of innocent people. The actions of the Government of Israel violate all humanitarian standards, including the most basic rules of international law.”
2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to thank you, Sir, for convening this debate, the objective of which we, like the Ambassador of Indonesia, understand is to assess the situation in the Gaza Strip and the humanitarian situation there in particular. My delegation associates itself with the statements made by the representatives of the United Kingdom and Costa Rica. The information we received today on the situation in the Gaza Strip is frankly alarming. The actions of the Israeli Government have brought the humanitarian situation in Gaza to the brink of catastrophe and cannot from any point of view be justified.”
2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source
“Finally, with regard to the attacks on the members of the United Nations peacekeeping forces in Darfur, they must be subject to the strictest investigation by both the United Nations and the Government of the Sudan.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“Therefore, it is the duty of this Council to demand that the Government of the Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur fulfil their obligation to cooperate with the Court, as set out in resolution 1593 (2005). Otherwise, this Council would not be fulfilling its own obligations under the Charter. At the same time, we are concerned that the civilian population continues to suffer from coordinated attacks and systematic violations of human rights. We cannot allow the conflict in Darfur to continue to serve as an incentive for ongoing crimes against the dignity of the human being. We support the International Criminal Court in its investigation of all of these cases.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“After 20 months of investigation, the Prosecutor determined the existence of sufficient evidence to try Colonel Ahmad Harun and Ali Kushayb for crimes against humanity committed in Darfur. The Judges of the Court, as a result, issued arrest warrants for both of these individuals in April 2007. To date, the 07-6267 Government of the Sudan has ignored those warrants, as was confirmed to us today by Mr. Moreno-Ocampo, and does not permit the Court to fulfil its duties. Moreover, that represents contempt for international obligations on the part of the Sudan and disregard for the authority of this Council. The Sudan's lack of compliance violates the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter. Moreover, if the Council were to ignore that contempt, that would open space for future acts of contempt.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“The Rome Statute, through which the International Criminal Court was established, stipulates in article 13 (b) that the Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, can refer to the Court a situation in which there are indications that one or more such crimes that are under the Court's competence have been committed. Indeed, in resolution 1593 (2005) the Security Council referred the situation in Darfur to the Prosecutor of the Court for investigation and, if necessary, to try individuals held responsible for violations of international humanitarian law and of human rights. Moreover, the Council decided that the Government of the Sudan and the other parties to the conflict in Darfur should cooperate with the Court and with the Prosecutor.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, allow me, first of all, on behalf of Panama and my delegation, to express our gratitude for the report of Prosecutor Moreno-Ocampo, in particular for his outstanding work at the head of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). We are aware of the difficult task that the Prosecutor of that institution faces, and we urge him to continue to tackle his work with the same ability with which he has done so over all of these years. The crime of genocide and crimes against humanity that the world witnessed at the end of the last century resulted, inter alia, in the establishment of special criminal tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. Furthermore, they motivated a group of States to form a universal tribunal to try this type of crime.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“If we do not see in the future a significant change, in the commitment of the Government of the Sudan, not only to the political process, but also to ensuring protection and to allowing the international community to ensure the protection of the people of Darfur as needed. If that does not happen, then the Council and the Organization will need to consider alternative measures.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“The time the Organization has devoted to the crisis in Darfur is not one that can be measured in terms of the military conflict between the Government and the rebel troops. It is to be measured in the tremendous suffering of the people of Darfur. In that same connection we are also concerned that the representative of the Sudan has not dealt clearly and specifically enough with the problems that were raised by Mr. Guehenno regarding the make-up of the hybrid force and the negotiation of the status-of-forces agreement. It is not the fate of members of the Security Council or our citizens at stake here - we are talking about the fate of the Sudan and the people of the Sudan and it is the Government in Darfur that has the main responsibility to ensure the safety and security of the people.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“In that connection, we suggest that greater interaction might be desirable between members of the Council and the parties in conflict, also the African Union and the troop-contributing countries. We also appeal to everybody not to lose sight of the fact that the main objective of the Hybrid Operation is pacification in Darfur. Panama was among the delegations that considered it important to ensure the participation of the representative of the Government for the Darfur region in the meeting. We are pleased to hear of his commitment to the political process. But we are concerned that we have heard no appropriate reference to the political crisis that is being endured by the people in Darfur.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“Regarding the Sirte meeting, we share the view that it was successful as a first step in the reconciliation process. We believe it is essential to keep up the pace of negotiations, and we support the consultations undertaken by the Joint Mediation Support Team in different areas of the region, with a view to drawing in those rebel groups that did not participate at Sirte. As for the Hybrid Operation, we recognize the technical efforts of the African Union and the United Nations, and we thank those countries that have offered troops in solidarity to carry out the difficult task. Like previous speakers, we are concerned by the delays in obtaining necessary troops.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to begin by thanking you personally, Sir, and the Indonesian delegation for the initiative of convening this meeting and providing an opportunity to all Members of the Organization to reflect on the situation in Darfur. Likewise, I wish to express our gratitude for the briefings by Ambassador Jan Eliasson and Under- Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno on the progress made in the political process and on the deployment of the Hybrid Operation. We cannot speak of the crisis in Darfur without emphasizing, as did Mr. Eliasson, that peace can only be achieved through a political process of consultation. Therefore, we fully support the diplomatic endeavours and mediation undertaken by Ambassadors Eliasson and Salim.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“Lastly, I would like to underscore that a central part of our effort to protect civilian populations is to bring to justice those who have committed crimes against humanity and/or violations of international humanitarian law. That is why we reiterate our support for the International Criminal Court to comply with its mission to put an end to impunity for those responsible for these crimes.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“The measures set out include specific activities, such as the systematic inclusion of information on, inter alia, sexual violence and access to humanitarian assistance in the reports that we receive. This represents clear guidance, which is missing in our current practice. However, there are a few proposals that require even more consideration and discussion, especially regarding the establishment of a working group on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which we support in principle. However, on that item, we believe it would be more pertinent to reflect on our working methods before developing new structures. Otherwise, we run the risk of not achieving our main objective, which is to be effective in protecting civilians in situations of armed conflict.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“Sexual violence against women as a tool of war or as simple political pressure presents a clear example in which the international community has the obligation to act. Within that context, we must assess and analyse our achievements and we must confess that we have failed in that respect. This Organization, and in particular the Security Council, must review the way in which we tackle this issue. For the Republic of Panama, the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict establishes a basis for the discussion on how to proceed in this matter, with specific recommendations on responding to those challenges more effectively.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“Under this resolution and the standards set out in the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, the Council must ensure compliance with international humanitarian law and human rights in regions where peacekeeping missions are deployed. The mere discussion of this matter necessarily brings to mind paragraphs 138 and 139 of the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document, through which we adopted the responsibility to protect as a standard of this Organization. That concept, above and beyond the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal official States, clearly establishes that when a Government will not or cannot protect the rights of its citizens, the international community, and therefore the United Nations, assumes the responsibility of doing so.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): First, allow me to express our sincere gratitude to you personally, Mr. President, and the delegation of Indonesia for having convened this important debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Similarly, we would like to express our gratitude for the detailed report of the Secretary-General (S/2007/643) and the briefing by the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, which highlighted the urgency with which we must respond to this issue. The Security Council, in its resolution 1674 (2006), reaffirmed its condemnation of attacks that are deliberately aimed at civilians as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and human rights standards.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“With respect to the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005), the Committee adopted its second report prepared by CTED regarding progress made by Member States in its implementation. Likewise, in its work programme, the Committee has agreed to initiate discussions to explore the technical assistance needs of States to implement this resolution, as well as to facilitate the provisions of such assistance, while continuing to encourage those States that have not yet reported to do so. Finally, as Council members are aware, CTED's mandate expires at the end of this year. While the consideration of this issue falls strictly under the mandate of the Security Council, and not of the Committee, I encourage Member States to present their ideas in this regard, in order to assist the Council in its due consideration of this issue.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“Following three days of discussions, the Committee and the organizations present endorsed a joint statement that defined a course to enhance cooperation among themselves and with the Committee, as well as establishing a concrete method to follow up on the activities set out in its plan of action. In addition, the Executive Directorate convened the first of its planned informal forums, in this case on the West African Member States, which took place in July 2007. These events will provide an opportunity for countries that require technical assistance to meet present and potential donors to fulfil their needs. The Committee also posted on its website its technical assistance matrix and a directory of assistance programmes, enabling users to view and identify the programmes that best suit their needs.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“Since our last briefing, the Committee has concluded successful on-site visits to Indonesia, Viet Nam, Armenia, Georgia and Bangladesh, and as we speak the Committee is in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As we are approaching the end of 2007, the remainder of the Visits will be carried out next year. In relation to the facilitation of technical assistance, the Committee held its fifth special meeting with international, regional and subregional organizations in Nairobi from 29 to 31 October. This gathering brought together the principal international, regional and subregional organizations to exchange ideas on the topic of the prevention of terrorist movement and border security.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“In its new work programme, the Committee requested that CTED prepare an updated and further detailed analysis which, in turn, would assist the Committee in meeting its obligations to report to the Council on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), as well as to prepare a more focused work programme for 2008. Further, at the end of 2006 the Committee approved a list of 18 countries to be visited. These visits, which have to be agreed to by the countries involved, constitute a fundamental component of the Committee's activities to effectively monitor the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) by observing, at first hand, countries' efforts to that end. They also allow CTED to gain experience on the ground with regard to the overall implementation of 1373 (2001).”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source