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“The majority of the delegations supported the circulation of the report to the Security Council. A decision within the Committee on this matter is still pending. Many delegations have stated that this document was a useful tool for the Committee to define its priorities in its future programme of work. When commenting on the substance of the document, most delegations welcomed the analysis completed by CTED, while others raised concerns about it and about the accuracy of some of its information. Some delegations also pointed out that in grouping countries into regions and subregions, the analysis did not adequately reflect the different levels of implementation of countries within a particular region. Therefore, more attention should be placed on avoiding overgeneralizations in this regard.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“Our main focus going forward will be working practically with the States on both the monitoring and the assistance parts of our mandate. Also in connection with the monitoring and promoting of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), the Committee examined the document entitled "Survey of the implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001)", prepared by the Committee Directorate's Executive Director. As members may recall; in its work programme, the Committee agreed to brief the Security Council on the conclusions of its deliberations on the content of that document. An important part of the discussion was focused on the form in which the Committee would report its findings on the document to the Security Council and whether it would become an official document of the Security Council.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“We commend the job done by the representative of South Africa in this endeavour. The rest of the PIAs are in the final stages of consideration by the subcommittees and should be formally approved by the Committee before the end of the year. Consequently, within the next few months, each Member State will receive a copy of its Preliminary Assessment. Further, the Committee intends to convene an informal meeting of all Member States, with the presence of CTED's new Executive Director, in order to explain the format of the PIAs so as to provide any necessary clarification of what the PIA is and how it works. Sharing this analysis with States is just a first step, and the Committee looks forward to engaging with all States to make sure that the information that we have collected is as up to date as possible.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“Nevertheless, as many of its activities specified in the former work programme remained the same, the Committee has continued its efforts to fulfil its assigned tasks and, in line with the former work programme, has divided its work into three categories which are identical to those set out for the first six months of this year, namely, monitoring and promoting the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), facilitating technical assistance, and implementation of resolution 1624 (2005). With reference to the monitoring and promoting of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), the Committee continues to analyse, through its subcommittees, the Preliminary Implementation Assessments (PIAs) for every Member State. Thus far, the Committee has adopted 50 PIAs, which were previously approved by Subcommittee B, presided over by South Africa.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“In my capacity as Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), known as the Counter-Terrorism Committee, I am most pleased to brief the Security Council and the wider membership on the work of the Committee. Before entering into the core of this presentation, I would like to extend the Committee's warm congratulations to the new Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), Ambassador Mike Smith of Australia. I am confident that CTED will be well guided by the knowledge and experience of its new Executive Director. Since the last briefing, in May 2007 (see S/PV.5679), the Committee recently adopted its work programme for the period 1 July to 31 December. Given differences in approach among Committee members, the process of its approval was somewhat delayed.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“We trust that the Human Rights Council will welcome his report upon his return. We also note with concern the lack of progress in certain aspects of the Myanmar dialogue. In that regard, we feel that the failure to free political prisoners and the ongoing detainment of Aung San Suu Kyi are serious obstacles in the way of political progress in Myanmar. Finally, we urge all nations -particularly those that, because of their geographic or cultural links, are closer and have better access to Myanmar - to leave no stone unturned in their efforts to pursue a satisfactory outcome in the political process under way. It would be most unfortunate if the protection of human rights in Myanmar, rather than move forward, were to regress to its previous status.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to thank Mr. Gambari for his work during his most recent visit to Myanmar and above all for the way in which he has performed his tasks. Panama welcomes the presence at this meeting of the representative of Myanmar and is pleased that we also shall be hearing from the representative of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. We would have preferred, however, that both delegations had made their statements prior to the members of the Security Council. Panama notes enthusiastically the successes registered by Mr. Gambari during his most recent visit to Myanmar. We also note in a particularly positive vein the invitation extended to the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Mr. Pinheiro, to visit that country.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Two years after the Secretary- General's recommendations at the World Summit, our relations with regional organizations continue to be organized on an improvised basis where we deal with issues on a case-by-case basis, handling the challenges as they present themselves, without creating the formal structures that would help to strengthen action. When inaction is not an option, we cannot simply improvise and assign responsibilities to an organization or ask it to bear costs. For this reason, it is important that the presidential statement we adopt stresses the importance of determining and developing modalities which will favour the contribution of regional and subregional organizations to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“The garnering of funds and the logistical planning for the joint mission with the United Nations is a very difficult task, and to demonstrate this point, we have the well-known example of the deployment of the hybrid force in Darfur. On the other hand, when the will is weak and the priorities of the international community are divided, coordination and funding are the first casualties. This is an unfortunate situation. We see this happening today in Somalia. It is clear that we cannot overcome these problems unless we have formal mechanisms for financing coordinated actions and unless we have ongoing arrangements that can be adapted among secretariats to coordinate logistics and training. This point was mentioned by the representative of the Russian Federation.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“They are the ones that possess the most complete and direct knowledge of the roots of conflict in their geographic area. In this respect, we recognize the work of the Organization of the American States (OAS). The good offices of the OAS in peacekeeping in the region as well as its initiatives to alleviate social problems are a demonstration, I believe, of a dynamic expertise. In the case of Haiti, OAS participation as a regional counterpart has very much helped the United Nations in its work on the ground. Day by day, the Security Council adapts a broader vision of its responsibilities with regard to the risks to peace and security. However, it still does not give the regional organizations sufficient logistical and financial support to enable them to be an effective first line of defence in conflict.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“One of these factors is giving form and content to the architecture of collective security, as set out in Chapter VIII of the Charter, and thereby to strengthen the regional and subregional synergies that the Charter offers. In this context, allow me to stress the initiative undertaken by the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC) to hold its fifth special meeting in Nairobi last month, with the participation of a broad range of international, regional and subregional organizations. The joint statement endorsed at that meeting established a practical results-based framework which allows us to promote cooperation between the United Nations and this body. Regional organizations are a natural mechanism for promoting, with local leadership, the aspirations of the international community.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me first to congratulate you and your delegation, Mr. President, for the initiative to hold this debate. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his presence here and also the representatives of the various regional and subregional organizations that are with us here today. Allow me also to reiterate what has been the unwavering position of my country, namely, that in this kind of debate, it is preferable and useful to hear the opinion of those people, countries and, in this case, regions that are affected by the debate, so that we, the members of the Security Council, can benefit from and enrich our presentations with their viewpoints. Achieving peace is a complicated topic that involves many factors.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“In conclusion, may I reiterate my own country's well-known position that in order to put an end to the cycle of violence against women, which exists both in peacetime and in wartime, it is necessary to promote, inter alia, women's active participation in all aspects of political, socio-economic and cultural life. This must be the ongoing commitment of our countries and of the United Nations system.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“In this context, we support the efforts of the International Criminal Court to prosecute those who are guilty of this crime against humanity. The Security Council's capacity to react effectively to this challenge depends on the quality, credibility and relevance of the information it receives. More information on sexual violence with empirical data, broken down by gender, must form part of the reports considered by this Security Council. This will help us understand how and why this phenomenon exists. It will also help define more effective strategies to combat it. This is why the Republic of Panama hopes and trusts that, as of now, the Secretariat will include in its reports to the Council more details relating to this grave violation of the rights of women.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“Ensuring access to psychological, social and health support, including free and confidential HIV/AIDS screening and, where necessary, treatment, is a key part of this work. At the same time, little can be achieved without education of the people; and, therefore, States, with the needed support, must conduct awareness- raising campaigns on the subject of sexual violence. Lastly, and as is universally agreed, justice is the main guarantor of human rights. The lack of the rule of law only results in a collapse of public order, in insecurity and in conflict. Consequently, the detention and prosecution of those guilty of using sexual violence as a tool of war is something that this body must emphasize repeatedly.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“In spite of its recurrence, the lack of public order and the situation of insecurity prevent State bodies from protecting women from being victims of this violence. In the face of this problem, the Security Council and the entire Organization must reflect on more effective measures to prevent sexual violence in all cases and particularly in the aforementioned tragic situations. As part of its consideration, the Council could re-evaluate the effectiveness and the scope of the mandates of some peacekeeping operations, with a view to ensuring the presence of its components in these areas of repeated attacks. Furthermore, care of the victims must be part of the joint efforts of the Security Council and the rest of the Organization.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“Obviously, we refer to the persistent scourge of sexual violence in situations that are on the Security Council's agenda. Consideration of the reports from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, as well as from the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, John Holmes, inter alia, oblige us to refer specifically to these situations in this debate. The systematic rape of women and children who are simply going about their daily activities is only one segment of the challenge facing women in certain regions of the world. At the present time, the rise in the use of sexual violence against women as a tool of war has reached a truly alarming stage.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“This is why the Security Council, the Secretary-General and other United Nations forums must continue to support Member States in adopting policies and establishing national programmes and plans that are aimed at its implementation. The Organization must do likewise within its administration. In this context, Panama wishes to welcome the appointment of Ambassador Ellen Margrethe Loj as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Liberia. As for the Republic of Panama, while we must not disregard progress made in the implementation of all the aspects of this resolution, it is equally true that today we are confronting situations that directly affect women and girls that require our immediate attention and action.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): May I first of all thank the delegation of Ghana for convening this meeting. I am grateful to the Secretary-General for his significant presentation and to Ms. Mayanja, Ms. Sandler, Ms. Torry and Mr. Guehenno for their important briefings, which objectively describe the successes and challenges relating to women and peace and security and also in particular the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The Security Council's adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) was an important milestone for this Organization. It recognizes, inter alia, the valuable contribution of women in the prevention and settlement of conflicts, as well as in peacebuilding. Nonetheless, in spite of the progress made in the implementation of this resolution, a great deal remains to be done.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“I share the opinion of the representatives of Italy and Slovakia that it would have been preferable to allow all persons directly linked or interested in the work of the Commission to speak to us. I would like to specifically mention the interest in doing so expressed by Ambassador Gallardo Hernandez, and the evident interest in doing so expressed by the Non-Aligned Movement and the European Union. I also think that it would have been preferable to hear those people before the members of the Security Council gave their opinions on these issues.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“The Security Council, together with the Commission, needs to decide on criteria and mechanisms so as to avoid duplication and ensure the complementarity of efforts deployed in the countries that are on their agendas. That will be an important step in redoubling our efforts during the second session to ensure that the countries being considered by the Commission achieve peace and sustainable and socially responsible development. Finally, allow me to make a brief comment on our meeting today. I understand that the main objective of this meeting was to receive a report from the Peacebuilding Commission that would allow the Security Council to carry out its work in the next year.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“Clearly, the Commission could usefully include more countries in its agenda, taking into account its capacities and the lessons learned from the two pilot cases. But it needs to define appropriate criteria for the process, ensuring that whichever country it happens to be is ready to benefit from the work of the Commission. On this point, I would support what was said by the representative of Indonesia, which I thought was particularly clear, precise and pertinent. The work of the Commission is clearly urgent and should be recognized as such. For that we need to design a communications and information strategy that will ensure that its mission and achievements are known to all. The responsibility of ensuring the success of the Commission is that of the entire Organization.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“It must be recognized that the Commission also made efforts to ensure the participation of civil society, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the European Union, and the Organization of the Islamic Conference. That contributed positively to the development of the operational criteria for the work of the Commission. Notwithstanding these achievements, there are many challenges for this body in its second session, in order to ensure that it has a true and lasting impact in the field. Among them, the Commission will have to redefine its working methods with a View to ensuring that they are sustainable. It needs to ensure concrete indicators to measure the implementation of integrated strategies. It also needs to increase the participation of regional and subregional organizations to its work.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“In this context, we feel it is necessary to recognize the work completed by the first Chair of the Organizational Committee, Ambassador Gaspar Martins of Angola, by the Vice- Presidents of the country-specific meetings for Burundi and Sierra Leone, Ambassador Johan Lovald of Norway and Ambassador Frank Majoor of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as well as the work completed by Vice-Chair of the Group on Lessons Learned, Ambassador Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernandez of El Salvador, and the support of Ms. Carolyn McAskie and her team. We would like to thank each of them for their excellent contribution. Panama applauds the role of the Commission during the initial stages in developing coordinated, coherent and integrated responses to threats to peacebuilding, especially in the specific cases of Burundi and Sierra Leone.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Thank you for convening this meeting, Mr. President. First of all, allow me to welcome and thank Ambassador Takasu for his detailed presentation and to reiterate the support of my delegation for him as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission. Today we are examining both the form and the substance of the work of the Peacebuilding Commission in carrying out the mandate given to it by the heads of State and Government at the 2005 World Summit. As members of the Commission, we have witnessed the arduous work that has been carried out and the fruits of its first year of work.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“It would be appropriate to find alternatives to that and any other policy that undermines the support and good will of the Afghan people for the presence of the international community. We agree with the opinion expressed in the Secretary-General's report that re-establishing lasting security is a prerequisite of development and requires a multidimensional strategy coordinating military, police, political, and economic and social development activities. UNAMA and the International Security Assistance Force, as well as the coalition forces in Operation Enduring Freedom, in close coordination with the Government of Afghanistan and the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board, are key components of that strategy.”
2007-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5760 (2007) · source
“The Government of Afghanistan, with the ongoing and tireless support of the international community, must exercise firm political resolve to prevent further backsliding in terms of security. In that respect, we commend and support the Secretary-General's recommendation that Afghanistan and its neighbour Pakistan implement a joint strategy on cross-border peace and security. Since our debate earlier this year, the security situation in the region has improved. It may be necessary, inter alia, to consider altering the strategy by which the international community is carrying out its mission. For example, in fighting insurgents and terrorists, the international forces execute a great many aerial attacks that have claimed high numbers of innocent civilian victims.”
2007-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5760 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Koenigs, for his briefing on the situation in Afghanistan, and congratulate him on his excellent work at the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). UNAMA plays an invaluable role in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, and we hope that it will continue to extend its assistance to all Afghan territory so as to bring peace dividends to a people that has known very little peace in recent decades. We note with concern that acts of violence carried out by insurgents and terrorists have increased since 2006 and are clearly linked to criminal activities, institutional corruption and illegal drug trafficking.”
2007-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5760 (2007) · source
“In this context, the delegation of Panama welcomes the statements that have been made by ASEAN and welcomes in particular the support for the resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council. We feel that any gesture by this Council should be undertaken in a manner consonant with those previous declarations.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“I must also express my regret at the fact that we have not yet heard the representatives of either Myanmar or ASEAN, before the members of the Council expressed their views. I think it would have been preferable to listen to them first, before speaking ourselves. Everything indicates that there is clarity and understanding as to the facts in Myanmar and the goals to be attained: protecting human rights, the release of the prisoners, the need for a national understanding free from external interference. All of those goals seem very clear. What is being discussed is how to achieve those goals. In Panama's view, those are objectives that we should try to attain through a unified effort by this Organization, and not through separate initiatives of its various entities and organs.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, allow me to join Panama's voice to those of the other Member States that have thanked the Secretary- General for his participation, and Mr. Gambari for his effort in handling the sensitive situation in which Myanmar finds itself. I would also like to recognize the manner in which today's debate is being held. I think the fact that we are having an open meeting, with the participation of Myanmar and of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), promotes transparency in the actions of the Security Council. I am sorry that we have not been able to find a suitable mechanism through which to hear the voice of the Human Rights Council or the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, whose participation on this topic is indispensable.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“That can be achieved only to the extent that we not only promote the protection and defence of human rights, but also help to ensure economic and social development of the Sudan and the entire region. Only then can we all feel truly proud.”
2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I should like to welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, who is with us today. I recognize his leadership and his commitment to human rights in the Darfur region. The action taken today by the Security Council is undoubtedly reason for this collegial body to be proud - as should the entire United Nations, of which the Council is a part. It is also a source of pride for the international community, which has been so concerned by this issue. But first and foremost, it should be a source of pride for the Government and the people of the Sudan. But we must be clear that what we have done today in this Chamber is only the beginning of a process, the true culmination or success of which will lie in the pacification of the Sudan and in respect for human rights in Darfur.”
2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source
“It is our understanding that the responsibility to protect implies that, over and above the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of States, when a State or, to phrase it more aptly, its governmental institutions are unwilling or unable to meet their responsibility to protect the human rights of their citizens, it is up to the international community, and the United Nations in particular, to adopt timely and decisive collective measures to do so.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“I cannot conclude without stressing the ultimate role of this Organization with respect to international humanitarian law, as reflected in paragraphs 138 and 139 of the Outcome Document of the 2005 World Summit, which refer to the responsibility of States and the international community to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“Nevertheless, this Organization has often failed to resort to those mechanisms to act, shirking our responsibility to protect civilians in the most atrocious conflicts. The conflicts in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s, the current conflict in Darfur and the recent events in Lebanon are clear examples of that situation. The failure to act has cost this Organization credibility, but the blow to our reputation is insignificant when weighed against the loss of innocent lives. We must never forget those victims if we wish to avoid falling once again into inertia.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“In undertaking that task, we must above all protect civilians in armed conflict - those who take no part in it, especially women and children. In armed conflicts, civilians fall victim to violent attacks whose physical and psychosocial effects often last longer than the conflict itself. They may also lose their homes, their livelihoods, their right to education and health care, and other fundamental rights. In the worst cases, they may lose their lives and their families. Thus, international humanitarian law - specifically the Hague and Geneva Conventions and their protocols, other human rights instruments and Security Council resolutions - provide a broad and compelling framework for United Nations action to protect civilians in armed conflict.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“Many such causes transcend mere political and military confrontations. Terrorism, the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the impact of climate change are important factors to take into account when we consider conflict prevention. Moreover, the protection of human rights must always be the guiding principle of the Security Council's work, be it in the context of preventing or of resolving conflicts. In addition to being one of the pillars of this Organization, respect for human rights is the basis for a peaceful society because, where those rights are guaranteed, the principal structural, psychological and cultural causes of conflict cease to exist. While we assert that preventing conflicts is an important part of our work, solving them is equally so.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to thank Mr. Holmes, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for his clear and precise briefing, which reflected the alarming effects of human violence. We also wish to acknowledge the outstanding work of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, which is responsible for providing assistance to millions of civilians suffering the consequences of armed conflict, particularly children and women. We cannot speak of the protection of civilians in armed conflict without first referring to the prevention of such conflicts. This Council is obligated under its Charter mandate to take measures to prevent conflicts, which requires us to understand in depth the specific causes that have led to them.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“I would venture to suggest that in the process of completing the work of the international Tribunals we should keep a broader view in mind, namely, how we can cooperate better in promoting international justice. I suggest that serious consideration must be given to the difficult proposal that has been made: to give those tasks to the International Criminal Court. I am certain that the Council can be sufficiently creative - and that, if necessary, it could turn to the States parties. We must also pursue that option. The option of having the International Criminal Court complete these trials should be seriously considered by the Council.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“"Although not insurmountable, the hurdles, coupled with the complicated amendment procedure of the ICC Statute, suggest that transferring the residual functions of the Tribunals to the ICC might not be a realistic option." In that regard, I was reminded of a phrase from a law professor of mine who used to tell us, "Difficult things should be done and accomplished right away; impossible things should take us a little bit longer". (spoke in Spanish) Recently, the Security Council approved the entry into force of an agreement between the United Nations and Lebanon to create a tribunal to address international crimes of the most serious nature. It did that with the aim of promoting international justice.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“However, we cannot ignore this comment from that very document: (spoke in English) "The only permanent international criminal institution that could theoretically provide the range of functions required is the International Criminal Court. However, there are obvious differences in terms of the jurisdictional basis, substantive law and procedures applicable before the ICC and the Tribunals. The ICC's relationship to the United Nations, including the Security Council, also differs markedly from the ad hoc Tribunals. Transferring the civil functions of the Tribunals to the ICC might accordingly require an amendment of the ICC statute.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“Although the Tribunals were not created as permanent institutions, and although their mandates cannot be extended indefinitely, their work must be completed in its entirety. Part of their legacy and contribution will depend on that. For that reason, we must address urgently and seriously the so-called residual functions of the Tribunals. It is most important that they have the infrastructure and the administrative and legal staff they need to ensure that the residual functions can be completed with the same degree of diligence that the Tribunals have shown in their work until now. In that respect, I read carefully the joint document that has been submitted. I understand the sensitivity of the proposal made to extend the functions of the current Tribunals, perhaps with a reduced structure.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“The crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia and in Rwanda form part of the two darkest chapters in the story of the twentieth century; on the other hand, the establishment of the Tribunals to try those accused of the crimes committed in those conflicts and to render justice to the thousands of victims and their families has been one of the Security Council's outstanding successes in the maintenance of international peace and security. The work of these Tribunals, in particular the convictions of important perpetrators, sends to all guilty of crimes against humanity the unequivocal message that they cannot expect impunity. Yet the mission of the Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda has still not been completed.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“Mr. Arias (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): First and foremost, I would like to thank Tribunal Presidents Fausto Pocar and Dennis Byron and Prosecutors Carla Del Ponte and Hassan Bubacar Jallow for briefing us on the activities of the International Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda. I want to thank them not only for their undeniably comprehensive reports, but also for the sterling work that they carry out in their respective courts. The trials they are conducting are an extremely important part of the enforcement of international law, and we must not underestimate the great contribution that they have made to the international community and - on a somewhat more elevated level - to humanity itself.”
2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source
“In that regard, under the common strategy developed together with the expert groups of the other two Security Council committees and the Counter- Terrorism Executive Directorate, the Committee will continue to pay special attention to those Members that are late in submitting relevant information on their efforts to implement resolution 1373 (2001). Before concluding, I would personally like to thank Mr. Javier Ruperez and all the staff of the Executive Directorate for their commitment both to the fight against terrorism and to the Committee. In addition, as this will be the last briefing that Mr. Ruperez will attend in his capacity as Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, I would also like to wish the Executive Director the best of luck in his future endeavours.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The Committee is also continuing to play its part in the implementation of United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Consequently, the Committee, through its Executive Directorate, is participating actively in the work of the Implementation Task Force in the areas assigned to it in the resolution adopted by the General Assembly, which relate to enhancing the capacity of Member States to prevent and combat terrorism. The Committee is also assisting Member States to implement those provisions of the Strategy that fall within its mandate. Furthermore, the Counter-Terrorism Committee will continue to explore ways of improving interaction and cooperation with the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1540 (2004), as well as their expert groups.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“07-35274 The Committee is continuing to evaluate the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005). We acknowledge that it is a complex endeavour and has diverse legal and constitutional frameworks that require varying national approaches. The Committee will also continue to examine the scope and potential need for the provision of international technical assistance in that area. Finally, in addition to the three main areas of activity identified in the Committee's work programme, the Committee is carrying out several functions that are part of its daily work. One of those is to promote best practices and standards related to the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001). In that regard, the Committee is working to identify and compile such practices, with a view to helping Member States to fully comply with their obligations.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“In addition, the Committee recently adopted an action plan to follow-up its four previous special meetings with international, regional and subregional organizations. Likewise, in the context of strengthening our relations with international organizations devoted to combating terrorism, the Committee was briefed by Mr. Alexey Kuzyura, Chairperson of the Working Group of the Meeting of Heads of Special Services, Security Agencies and Law-Enforcement Organizations. With regard to dialogue with States on the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005), the Committee, with the support of the Executive Directorate, will continue to inform the Council about the implementation by Member States of that resolution, as well as about the efforts undertaken to encourage countries that have not yet reported to do so.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Making use of its experience in facilitating the provision of technical assistance to the States of the Pacific Islands Forum, and working through its Executive Directorate, the Committee is developing similar programmes for the Economic Community of West African States and the Caribbean Community. The Committee is continuing to strengthen its relations and is cooperating with international, regional and subregional organizations. In that regard, the Committee is working on the arrangements for the Committee's fifth special meeting with those organizations, which will take place in Nairobi in October 2007. The meeting will be held on the themes of preventing the movement of terrorists and effective border security.”
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