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first: 1996-10-10
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“Mr. Baali (Algeria) (spoke in French): My delegation voted in favour of both resolutions because we believe that the Peacebuilding Commission is a necessity in the Organization and that it will play a crucial role in assisting countries emerging from conflict to restore peace and stability. With regard specifically to the second resolution adopted, 1646 (2005), my delegation voted in favour, after much hesitation. Very simply, the text put before us was hardly in line with the first resolution, 1645 (2005), especially as regards the representation of members of the Security Council in the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5335 (2005) · source
“The concept of benchmarks has turned out to be highly useful for measuring and assessing the progress of strategies implemented, and the United Nations would benefit from implementing benchmarks more systematically. In conclusion, I would like once more to convey to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, my friend Mr. Daudi Mwakawago, our sincere thanks for the work that he has accomplished at the head of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone, and we wish him every success in his future endeavours.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“The international community's determination will also be demonstrated through donor support for the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone, which is tasked with assisting the Government in implementing that strategy. In that context, the 2007 elections constitute a test for the new State institutions, for the society of Sierra Leone and for the country's emerging democracy, as well as for the international community, which aspires to make its handling and settlement of the conflict in Sierra Leone a model of success and a textbook case that can be applied in other situations. In that regard, it should be recognized that, although the tasks are still not completed, there are certainly lessons to be drawn from that experience that can enrich the body of best practices for the design and the management of peacekeeping operations.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“Sierra Leone must improve its relations with its neighbours, and subregional cooperation must be intensified, in particular in the framework of the Mano River Union, in order to overcome national insufficiencies and provide essential, complementary efforts in the area of security and the fight against cross-border problems. The role of the United Nations peace missions in the subregion is Vital in that regard. The success of the peace process in Sierra Leone largely depends on the international community's capacity to provide adequate assistance to the country during the peacebuilding phase. The international community's determination will be demonstrated through the implementation of a peacebuilding strategy that builds the country's long- term capacity for conflict prevention and that improves economic governance.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“Sierra Leone indeed remains vulnerable to structural problems. Owing to the weakness of the State and its institutions, the Government is not yet able to take complete responsibility for the essential and pressing needs of its people. Despite the performance of the economy, the country is still suffering from extreme poverty and a very high rate of unemployment, in particular among young people. That poses a threat to the country's fragile stability. Inadequately equipped and lacking the resources to carry out restructuring, the Army is not yet in a position to take sole charge of providing external security for the country.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“He analysed the Mission's exit strategy, its achievements and its shortcomings. He also spoke of the future and opportunities now open to that country. Sierra Leone has undoubtedly made progress towards stability with the assistance of its partners and UNAMSIL. It has developed its own capacity to deal with internal crises. Its security services - primarily the police - are now able to deal with problems related to law and order, and have done so for some time without UNAMSIL's assistance. Considerable progress has also been made towards strengthening the authority of the State and towards economic recovery. Moreover, positive signs are emerging in the political and security climates in the subregion, Despite all this, the country remains fragile and vulnerable on several fronts, and an urgent response is called for.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“Mr. Baali (Algeria) (spoke in French): My delegation should like to begin, Madame, by thanking you for convening this public meeting to solemnly acknowledge the withdrawal of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL). I take this opportunity to pay a very well-deserved tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Mwakawago, his predecessors and the UNAMSIL personnel now preparing to leave Sierra Leone with a sense of pride in a job well done. Our thoughts are with those who paid with their lives to help the people of Sierra Leone to put war behind them and to live in peace and security. In his remarks introducing the Secretary- General's report, the Special Representative briefed us on the situation in the country on the eve of the departure of UNAMSIL.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“Furthermore, in accordance with paragraph 11 of resolution 1011 (1995), States are also required to notify the Committee of all exports to Rwanda from their territories of arms or related materiel. During the period 2004 and 2005, the Committee received no information on violations of the sanctions measures. That does not necessarily mean that there had been no violations. In that regard, I would like to note that, in the absence of a specific monitoring mechanism to ensure the effective implementation of the arms embargo, the Committee will continue to rely on the cooperation of States and organizations in a position to provide information on Violations of the arms embargo.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5332 (2005) · source
“I would also like to assure my successor that I will do whatever is needed to ensure a smooth transition. As I am also the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 918 (1994), concerning Rwanda, I wish to say a few words on the status of that Committee. As the Council is aware, the restrictions imposed by paragraph 13 of resolution 918 (1994), on the sale or supply of arms and related materiel to the Government of Rwanda, were terminated on 1 September 1996, in accordance with paragraph 8 of resolution 1011 (1995). However, all States are required to continue to implement those measures with a view to preventing the sale and supply of arms and related materiel to non-governmental forces for use in Rwanda.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5332 (2005) · source
“The Group of Experts faces serious challenges in carrying out its mandate, including lack of access to certain sites and to information, as well as generally inadequate levels of cooperation. Wherever and whenever the Committee was able to assist in that regard, it did so. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the excellent cooperation I received from the members of the Committee and the unfailing commitment they demonstrated in carrying out their mandate. I would like to commend the Group of Experts for the excellent work they have done under difficult conditions. I would also like to thank the Secretariat for the advice and support that it provided during my tenure. I would like to assure my successor that this is a challenging but rewarding job at the same time.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5332 (2005) · source
“During the past two years, during which I have chaired the Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, I have become acutely aware of the importance to the Security Council of the sanctions tool in the maintenance of peace and security. I have also become aware of the challenges faced by committees and the limitations on the effectiveness of sanctions relative to the level of political will brought to bear on an issue, both by States imposing measures as members of the Security Council and by those implementing the measures, as all States are obliged to do. The capacity of States to implement sanctions varies widely. The level of cooperation with the Committee and its monitoring arm, the Group of Experts, also varies widely from one State to another.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5332 (2005) · source
“In its midterm report, the Group reiterated information contained in its earlier reports that foreign and Congolese armed groups continue to destabilize the peace process in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and that the Group is attempting to track the source of the illegal arms surrendered in North Kivu. The Group expressed concern that non- customs airports are still being used at the country's entry and exit points for lack of a well-functioning civil aviation system. In the area of customs, the porosity and length of the borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with its neighbours, the lack of adequate monitoring of its land and lake borders and the numerous possibilities for smuggling continue to be aggravating factors in the failure to implement the arms embargo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5332 (2005) · source
“In each case, the Committee held extensive discussions on the reports, including their observations and recommendations. Those reports have also been discussed in the Council. The mid-term report of the current Group of Experts was discussed by the Committee recently. Its final report is expected shortly. Those reports all contain details of the Groups' monitoring and investigations regarding the arms embargo, as well as their observations and recommendations for improving its effectiveness. The reports also contain details of the challenges experienced by the Group in the fulfilment of its various mandates.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5332 (2005) · source
“Cognizant of the important role played by regional States in implementing the arms embargo, the Committee, in 2005, held two rounds of discussions with States in the region besides the Democratic Republic of the Congo, namely, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa, in order to have in-depth discussions on relevant issues. On 1 November 2005 , the Committee issued a list of persons and entities subject to the travel restrictions and assets freeze specified in resolution 1596 (2005). That list is now available on the Committee's website. Since the first Group of Experts was established, under resolution 1533 (2004), three subsequent groups of experts have fulfilled their mandates and submitted their reports to the Council through the Committee.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5332 (2005) · source
“The Committee also issued three notes verbales, calling the attention of Member States to their obligations under the resolutions. On 21 June and 12 October 2005, the Committee sent notes verbales to all States, conveying the preliminary list provided by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and a revised list of receiving sites for supplies of arms and related materiel or technical training and assistance intended solely for support of or use by units of the army and police of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There have been seven instances of States, in accordance with paragraph 2 (c) of resolution 1596 (2005), notifying the Committee with regard to exemptions to the arms embargo, namely, the export of non-lethal military equipment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5332 (2005) · source
“The resolution also provided for the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) to monitor the situation with regard to arms supply and the position and movements of armed groups. Resolution 1596 (2005) extended the arms embargo to any recipient on the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with certain exemptions, including the army and police of that country, under conditions set out in the resolution. That resolution also imposed travel restrictions and an assets freeze on persons and entities acting in violation of the arms embargo. The most recent resolution, 1616 (2005), renewed the arms embargo, travel restrictions and assets freeze until 31 July 2006. The Committee has been active since its establishment, holding two formal meetings and 15 informal consultations during 2005.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5332 (2005) · source
“Mr. Baali: For almost two years, I have served in my personal capacity as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and as my tenure draws to a close, I would like to take the opportunity to share some of my experiences by giving Council members some brief background regarding the arms embargo and then a short account of the work of the Committee during the past year. On 28 July 2003, the Security Council adopted resolution 1493 (2003), by which it imposed an arms embargo on all foreign and Congolese armed groups and militias operating in the territory of North and South Kivu and in Ituri, and on groups not party to the Global and All Inclusive Agreement on the Transition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5332 (2005) · source
“That is why, while pointing out that the language in the resolution just adopted concerning the degree of cooperation by Syria with the Investigation Commission does not do justice to the goodwill that has been shown by that country, we nevertheless chose to preserve the unity of the Council and voted in favour of the text that was submitted.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5329 (2005) · source
“We have fully supported that request, first of all because it came directly from the Lebanese Government, but also because there could be links between the various attacks that have taken place in Lebanon. Although not completely satisfactory, the wording agreed upon by the Security Council relating to that request and to the establishment of a tribunal of an international character constitutes a clear commitment on the part of the international community to Lebanon, and we can therefore welcome it. Finally, we have sought and obtained assurances that the Security Council will refrain from any premature or inappropriate action, given the stage that the investigation has reached and the common objectives that we are pursuing.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5329 (2005) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the agreement reached concerning the location and conditions for hearing the Syrian witnesses, as well as the cooperation shown by Syria - and borne out in actions - and we urge it to continue in the same direction and, in particular, to comply with resolution 1636 (2005). The letters recently addressed by Syria to the Security Council confirm that willingness to cooperate. We also note with satisfaction the readiness of the Council to give positive consideration to the request for the expansion of the mandate of the Commission investigating the assassination of Mr. Hariri to consider the other attacks that have taken place since 1 October 2004.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5329 (2005) · source
“Similarly, during negotiations on resolution 1636 (2005), we strove to provide the Commission with the means and resources to enable it fulfil its mandate and to ensure the full cooperation of all the parties concerned. The Council has just considered the second progress report. The report's conclusions are not final, and need to be corroborated. We are convinced that, in order to safeguard the credibility of the report and the work of the Commission, consideration of the report must be free from any influence that could harm one party or another.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5329 (2005) · source
“Mr. Baali (Algeria) (spoke in French): Algeria has vigorously condemned the assassination of Mr. Rafik Hariri ever since the commission of that abominable crime and has insisted that light be shed on the matter and that the perpetrators, whoever they are and wherever they might be, be brought to justice. Those concerns prompted us to play an active role in the negotiations that led to the Security Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 1595 (2005), which established the international Commission responsible for helping the Lebanese to establish the facts. We helped to ensure that the Commission had the full support of the Security Council and that it would be able to carry out its mission with full independence.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5329 (2005) · source
“Furthermore, we believe that it is important, when it comes to the humanitarian dimension of the item before us today, to await the outcome of the ongoing analysis of the United Nations humanitarian response capacity. Finally, we can never overemphasize the importance of complying, everywhere and in all circumstances, with the principles of the Charter and those that underpin international relations.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Fifthly, more effective coordination between the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council remains crucial. It is also important to encourage regional approaches and to strengthen coordination with regional and subregional organizations. My delegation has considered with great interest the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (5/2005/740), which refers to, inter alia, the responsibility to protect. We would like to be quite clear and transparent about this. We recall that the September summit mandated the General Assembly to continue the debate on that concept - a concept about which there is still no unanimity within the international community and whose parameters still need to be rigorously defined.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Unfortunately, there are situations in which the humanitarian community is doing little or nothing, as in the case of peoples under foreign or colonial occupation - even though the United Nations bears a special political and legal responsibility in that regard. Thirdly, we must be firm. We agree that all forms of impunity must be effectively combated with regard to violations of international humanitarian and human rights law involving civilians in armed conflict. Fourthly, recent events have made clear just how vulnerable humanitarian workers are. More must be done to ensure that humanitarian personnel can enjoy security, gain access to those who are vulnerable and be treated with respect and dignity. At the same time, we must take steps against humanitarian personnel who violate the principles of humanitarian action.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“First, a far-reaching prevention strategy to tackle the underlying causes of conflict would make it possible to provide for the protection of civilians in the long term. Such a strategy would be based on the promotion of sustainable development, poverty eradication, national reconciliation, good governance, the promotion of a culture of peace and tolerance, the rule of law and the observance of human rights. That is what we mean by a culture of prevention. Secondly, the protection of civilians must comply with the principles of universality and non-selectivity, and must be free from political calculation.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Women, children and the elderly are continuing to suffer from the devastating effects of armed conflict. The displacement of civilians and refugees, serious violations of human rights, the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, the conscription of child soldiers, crime in all of its forms, the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, cross-border movements, the difficulty of delivering emergency humanitarian assistance and attacks against humanitarian personnel are characteristic of many of the conflicts besetting the world. We must approach the protection of civilians in armed conflict with a heightened sense of urgency and in a comprehensive, coherent and concrete manner. In this context, we would like to emphasize a number of points.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Mr. Baali (Algeria) (spoke in French): The legal arsenal of international humanitarian and human rights law and the now constant and sustained interest of the United Nations system in general, and the Security Council in particular, in the protection of civilians in armed conflict, provide real assurances that this extremely complicated question will be dealt with in an effective, comprehensive and integrated manner. Progress has certainly been made since the publication of the first report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The mandates of peacekeeping operations have been reinforced, and in many cases disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes have been implemented. We must recognize, however, that much remains to be done. Recent events have been a cause for concern in many respects.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We regret that the Conference of the Great Lakes Region has been postponed, and we hope that the spirit that inspired its preparation can be maintained in order to ensure the Conference's success. Finally, we welcome the initiatives taken by MONUC and ONUB to enforce respect of the policy of zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse within those missions, and we encourage them to persevere in that direction.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“While we fully support the Government's request to adapt the United Nations presence to the new realities of the country, we believe that recent history and the still fragile nature of the situation favour a prudent approach to the international community's disengagement from Burundi. However, the Security Council must reflect on the modalities and conditions of a gradual withdrawal of ONUB that would enable the Operation to continue to fulfil its mandate in an effective and orderly fashion in close cooperation with the Government of Burundi. Furthermore, my delegation is encouraged by the engagement and the determination of the authorities of Uganda to continue to take measures needed to ensure the security of humanitarian assistance and aid in the north of the country.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“By setting out the priorities of their plan of action, the new authorities have demonstrated their resolve to directly tackle the sources of conflict and work to establish peace and democracy, promote national reconciliation and fight impunity through the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the special chamber of the judiciary, which needs to be modernized and refined. We regret the refusal of the Forces nationales de liberation (FNL) to sit at the negotiating table and participate in the peace process. We believe that everything must done to persuade that movement to cease hostilities and to contribute, working with the elected authorities, to the reconstruction of the country.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“Burundi, for its part, has now begun the crucial phase in peacebuilding and reconstruction of the country, following the successful conclusion of the transition process and the installation of democratically elected institutions. The difficulties it continues to face will make it a top candidate for the Peacebuilding Commission when that body is set up. Right now, the support of international partners and the assistance of the donor community are key for enabling peace to take root in the country in a durable fashion.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“In the security area, we believe that the presence of the militias and foreign armed groups in the eastern part of the country is an additional reason for concern regarding the future of the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and regarding stability in the Great Lakes region overall. We welcome the robust stance taken with respect to them by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the support of MONUC, as well as the efforts undertaken by the countries members of the Tripartite Plus One Commission to enable the Transitional Government to disarm these groups and ensure that they are repatriated. We urge the countries of the region to respect the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to provide their full cooperation to the Group of Experts established under resolution 1533 (2004).”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“Given the size of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the preparation and organization of these elections, which will be the first in over 40 years, is fraught with many logistical and communications problems specific to that country. This will be, in and of itself, a challenge; the international community needs to contribute to meeting it. In that connection, we pay tribute to MONUC for the efforts it has undertaken to address these difficulties. We urge the Transitional Government to establish the conditions for successful elections by accelerating the issuance of an electoral timetable and ensuring that it is met, and by ensuring the timely adoption of an electoral law that will do away with exclusion and ensure compliance with the rules of democratic competition, including in the area of transparency and freedom of expression.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“On the eve of the 18 December constitutional referendum, which will be a genuine test case for the ongoing transition, inclusion and transparency must be the hallmark of the electoral process in its preparatory and organizational phases in order to ensure the credibility of the outcome and to ensure the legitimacy of the resulting institutions and strengthen their chances to resist and survive any disputes. We commend in this respect the enthusiasm of the Congolese regarding the voter registration process. This is an indication of their support for the elections and confirms the importance they attach to the electoral timetable in meeting their expectations in the security, policy, economic and social areas.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“For this to happen, the of 30 June 2006 deadline for the end of the transition period in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must definitely be met, so that we can deprive those who would be tempted to rekindle the fires of crisis of any pretext for doing so. We urge the Government of National Unity and Transition to make up for past delays in reform of the security forces; to resolve the material difficulties facing the national army and police; to speed up the process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and the integration of the national armed forces; and to extend State authority throughout the territory.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“During the Security Council's recent consideration of the fifth report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Operation in Burundi (S/5005/728) (see S/PV.5311) we had the opportunity to confirm the sense we got during our visit to the region of both considerable progress and many remaining challenges on the way to restoring peace, stability and progress in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi. The restoration of peace and stability no longer seems to present an insurmountable challenge, and with perseverance on the part of the key players on the ground and with the resolute support of the international community, there is reason to hope today that the transition in those two countries will be successfully completed.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“Mr. Baali (Algeria) (spoke in French): Let me at the outset, Sir, congratulate you on behalf of my delegation upon your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to pay tribute to Ambassador Denisov and to the members of his delegation for their successful guidance of our work in the past month. Let me also thank Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere for the way in which he led our mission to Central Africa and express our satisfaction at the positive outcome that the mission generated.”
2005-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5315 (2005) · source
“Lastly, my delegation would like to thank the delegation of Romania for the preparation of the draft presidential statement, and to assure it of our full support.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“Pursuant to the presidential statement contained in document S/PRST/2004/40, the Secretary-General has just submitted an action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) across the United Nations system. As his report reveals, this is the first time that the system has undertaken such a broad and complex planning task encompassing virtually every major field of activity related to women, peace and security. We will follow with great interest the implementation of that ambitious yet realistic action plan, and of course we endorse the Secretary-General's recommendation that a biennial report on the implementation of the plan be submitted to the Council; we feel that it might be submitted to the General Assembly as well.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“The issue of women, peace and security is indeed multidimensional and multisectoral, transcending the mandate of the Security Council. That is especially true given that the Council does not address the issues of extreme poverty, official development assistance, special economic assistance, the debt burden, the deterioration in the terms of trade, and so on, the consequences of which are especially tragic for women. Moreover, we must not impinge on the prerogatives of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council or the Commission on the Status of Women, which are the appropriate bodies for the development of policies and norms with respect to the status of women and gender equity. It is therefore important to ensure that the Council act hand in hand with the other participants in the system.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“Furthermore, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 59/300 on a comprehensive review of a strategy to eliminate future sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations peacekeeping operations, radical efforts are expected from peacekeeping missions and troop-contributing countries to put an end to the serious offence and shameful practice of sexual abuse uncovered in certain United Nations missions mandated to protect civilian populations, particularly women and children, in situations of armed conflict. At the same time, much remains to be done and we must now honour the commitment undertaken at the September summit to the effective and comprehensive implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Indeed, that was the common understanding that emerged from the Arria formula debate organized by the mission of Denmark.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“It is truly satisfying to note that the specific situation of women and girls and their needs as vulnerable persons are now a focal point of United Nations action in the field of peacekeeping. Moreover, laudable efforts have been made to ensure better representation of women at all levels of decision- making and in the management of peace missions.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“The adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) was thus a qualitative leap in every respect in our efforts better to protect women in situations of armed conflict and to promote their driving role and key place in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction. The need to integrate gender equality into conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding has thereby been most solemnly affirmed, which we warmly welcome. The briefings we have heard at this important debate give us a comprehensive view of actions undertaken by the Secretariat, peacekeeping missions, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, and the United Nations Development Fund for Women in implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“Mr. Baali (Algeria) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to thank you, Sir, for having organized this public meeting on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security. I also thank Mr. J ean-Marie Guehenno, Ms. Rachel Mayanja and Ms. Noeleen Heyzer for their excellent introductory briefings. We also listened with great interest to the statements made by Ms. Sweeta Noori and Ms. Helene Dandi and wish, through them, to pay an enthusiastic tribute to the dynamic role played by non- governmental organizations in the field under discussion today. Along with children, women are the primary casualties of conflict, and yet they have no means of preventing them and are often excluded from peace processes and decision-making posts.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“We should bear those limitations in mind when we consider the delay shown by a certain number of States, especially in Africa, in the drafting of their national reports. In this regard, the 1540 Committee should set aside a substantial portion of its work programme to considering the possibility of lending assistance to States that might request it. With this in view, we believe that States should find their difficulties significantly alleviated through the direct contact that the Committee intends to carry out with them, as well as in the holding of regional and similar meetings. In that connection, we would like to commend the recent holding of two seminars, one in Argentina and one in Uganda.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“Since the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004) in April 2004, the international community has made important progress in coping with the threat inherent in the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors. This progress is shown in the substantial number of national reports submitted by Member States pursuant to obligations mandated under paragraph 4 of resolution 1540 (2004), which is undeniably a collective response aimed at protecting us against the proliferation of such weapons. In this connection, my delegation welcomes the fact that 124 States have submitted their national report, or even two reports, often in difficult conditions because of time constraints imposed by the provisions of the resolution and the diversity and complexity of the topics with which it deals.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“We agree with the views of Ambassador Loj on the priority areas of CTC activity, be it the involvement of regional organizations in the fight against terrorism, action-oriented and result-oriented dialogue with potential donors, visits to countries for their agreement or the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005). Finally, I would like to state once again that my country condemns all acts of terrorism, and we would like to thank Ambassador Javier Ruperez and the members of the Executive Directorate, as well as members of the Secretariat, for their valuable assistance in the work of the Committee. Regarding the 1540 Committee, I would like to thank you, Sir, as Chairman of that Committee, for the excellent report and, through you, commend the Committee and the group of experts for the praiseworthy efforts they have been making.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“The fact that the Directorate has become operational has already been reflected in a speeding-up of the processing of reports submitted by Member States. Regarding visits, I note with satisfaction that the appeal I made a few months ago is beginning to be heeded. Thus, CTED will soon visit three member States of the Security Council, including Algeria. I should like to see other members of the Council volunteer to host visits of CTED, especially in light of resolution 1624 (2005) on incitement to terrorism. The CTC was mandated to ensure follow-up on the implementation of that resolution.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“The recent visit of the Chairman of the Committee to certain African countries was productive, and we encourage him to continue the follow-up to such visits, especially regarding strengthening the capacity of developing countries and African countries. We support the future activities of the Committee, especially the need for an intensive dialogue with Member States and for close cooperation among the Committees involved in the campaign against terrorism. My delegation supports the seventeenth work programme of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and also welcomes the fact that its Executive Directorate (CTED) has now become operational. We are convinced that this achievement will greatly benefit Member States.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source