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1. “We commend the progress that Haiti has made in the areas of security, economic growth, development, post- earthquake reconstruction and institution-building, but we know that there is still work to be done in improving socioeconomic development and the people's well-being as well as security. One such challenge is the cholera epidemic, and we note that the emergency measures undertaken by the Government, with the international community's support, have enabled it to reduce the number of new infections by more than 75 per cent this year. We note the role that the United Nations Senior Coordinator for the Cholera Response in Haiti plays in this and urge the international community to strengthen its collaboration in the efforts against cholera.”

   2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source

2. “In the 10 years since MINUSTAH began working in Haiti, the progress that has been made in stabilizing the country is obvious, but its efforts to consolidate the rule of law must continue. Making a success of the 2012-2016 strategic development plan for the Haitian National Police is an urgent and high-priority task for MINUSTAH, and a strategic one, in that it has a measurable objective with quantitative and qualitative indicators that can help Haiti become self-sustaining in the area of public security throughout the country. In order to achieve that, it is crucial to increase police capacity as well as to reach numerical targets.”

   2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source

3. “Chile is therefore convinced that the drawdown process and all reductions should begin gradually after the presidential elections, and certainly not before the inauguration of the new authorities. The global financing needs of peacekeeping operations are growing and face a dearth of resources. However, budgetary considerations and external factors should not affect the decisions that the Council takes with regard to the Mission. The Mission represents an enormous Latin American effort. That commitment was reflected recently in a letter sent to the Secretary-General and signed by 11 Latin American countries, including Chile. The letter reflects a common vision of the evolution of the only peacekeeping mission in the Americas.”

   2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source

4. “We therefore urge all Haitian political sectors to seek an understanding that will enable the institutions to continue to operate without interruption, which would sow uncertainty and undo all the efforts of recent years. For Chile, security, stability and development are interrelated principles and, based on the report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/617), the work of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in that regard has been fundamental. The process of consolidating and withdrawing the Mission should therefore be gradual and adjusted at all times to the changing Haitian reality with a concrete timetable. Any downsizing should be done without undermining the achievements made in security and be in keeping with the electoral agenda, given its potential effects on stability.”

   2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source

5. “Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the briefing made by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore', and value her efforts and those of her team. My delegation associates itself with the statement to be made by the Permanent Representative of Uruguay on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti. We believe that, given the crucial moment in Haiti, the international community should continue to play a crucial supporting role that facilitates dialogue among all Haitians. Since 2006, elections in Haiti have been held pursuant to an electoral cycle that has allowed for a renewal of democratic institutions.”

   2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source

6. “Chile believes that the time has come for constructive participation in an inclusive process that ensures the rule of law, fundamental freedoms and respect for human rights, as well as the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, in order to ensure conditions that will enable the Ukrainian people to determine its own future sovereignty in a peaceful and democratic way.”

   2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source

7. “Once again, we would like call upon the parties to seek a peaceful solution to the crisis through direct political dialogue, to refrain from unilateral measures and to support international mediation efforts, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 68/262. In that regard, we welcome the meeting between the Presidents of Ukraine and Russia in Minsk on 26 August, and we encourage them to continue those contacts and to intensify them in order to achieve a peaceful and rapid solution to the crisis in Ukraine. We would also like to highlight the various initiatives of the Secretary-General and, overall, of the entire United Nations system. They have tried since the very beginning of the crisis to find a peaceful solution to it.”

   2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source

8. “In that connection, we would like to note that humanitarian aid initiatives should be implemented with full respect for the sovereignty of Ukraine and in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. We hope that the observation mission, in close cooperation with the special monitoring mission of the OSCE, will continue to play a constructive role in mitigating the tensions on the ground. As we have stated previously, we would like to reiterate that accountability should be ensured regarding all violations and abuses of human rights so as to ensure that those responsible, whoever they are, are brought to justice.”

   2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source

9. “In that connection, therefore, we would like to also state that the parties involved should refrain from carrying out actions that are incompatible with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. With that in mind, Chile would like to make an appeal for the immediate withdrawal of all foreign troops present on Ukrainian territory, unless they have been expressly authorized by the legitimate authorities of that country. We are very concerned by the humanitarian and human rights situation in the southern and eastern parts of Ukraine, especially the growing number of internally displaced persons and the situation of ethnic minorities. We are also concerned about the increasing violations of human rights that have been recorded in those areas, which makes it essential to restore the rule of law in that region.”

   2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source

10. “Our country would like to reiterate once again, as we have done consistently since the start of the crisis in Ukraine, that there is an obligation to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law, as well as to observe the principle of non-intervention and non-interference in the internal affairs of another State. That principle has also been enshrined, inter alia, in the Helsinki Final Act, which created the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), of which Ukraine and Russia are both signatories, as well as the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, both of which documents apply fully to both Russia and Ukraine, among other States.”

    2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source

11. “Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his briefing and express our appreciation for the efforts that the Secretary-General has continued to undertake to end the current situation in Ukraine. Chile would like once again to express its deep concern about the serious escalation of the crisis in eastern and southern Ukraine, especially in the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, and now in Novoazovsk. It is essential to reverse the escalation immediately to ensure that those regions return to peace and security, because the situation there is already very dangerous and unpredictable. For all those reasons, we call on the parties to exercise maximum restraint and moderation and to cease all fighting immediately.”

    2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source

12. “In that connection, we reiterate our support for strengthening political, social and economic cooperation mechanisms, which would finally make it possible to ensure international peace and security.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

13. “We also highlight the work of by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in resolving various disputes, including territorial disputes concerning treaties and respect for human rights and international law. In that regard, strengthening the rule of law can be seen as one of the most important tools for stability. We highlight the Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels (General Assembly resolution 67/1), adopted on 24 September 2012, in particular its paragraph 28, in which the contribution of the Security Council to the rule of law at the international level is recognized. Cooperation is crucial to achieving everything to which I have referred.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

14. “We reiterate the obligation of all States to resolve their international disputes through peaceful means in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and in strict respect for international law and existing international treaties. We highlight in particular the work of international courts - primarily the International Court of Justice, which is the main judicial organ of the United Nations - given their work to resolve international disputes submitted to their jurisdiction and their function of issuing advisory opinions on legal matters. We also value the work done by important specialized courts such as the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, by regional human rights courts such as the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, by ad hoc international tribunals and by the International Criminal Court.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

15. “The early prevention and warning of conflicts should be considered in a multidimesional approach, linking sustainable peace and security with important objectives such as attaining the Millennium Development Goals and the promotion and protection of human rights as a whole. National, subregional, regional and international efforts must be seen as an integrated whole in order to respond to indicators of instability and the threat of conflict. The United Nations, in particular the Security Council, must be an integral part of that approach. A multidimensional approach to conflict prevention and settlement must include the gender perspective, which is key to ensuring a lasting peace. If incorporated in the formulation of policies, programmes and laws, such a perspective would guarantee greater cohesion and social peace.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

16. “All such actions should take place under the principle ofthe free choice of States and the strictest respect for international law and existing international treaties. That is how we should interpret paragraph 4 of the resolution. At the same time, we regret the fact that the resolution did not include in its text the right to the truth, enshrined in the International Convention for the Protection ofAll Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Chile knows that it is on the basis of the truth and by dealing with the root causes of conflicts that true reconciliation is achieved, while making it possible to prevent future conflicts.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

17. “Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile thanks the presidency of the United Kingdom for having convened this open debate. We also thank the Secretary-General and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for their briefings. We are grateful to the High Commissioner for her tireless efforts in the difficult task of protecting and promoting human rights. Chile supported resolution 2171 (2014), recently adopted, because it reaffirms the obligation of States to settle their international disputes through the peaceful means provided for by the Charter of the United Nations or by other peaceful means. That contributes to the maintenance of international peace and security and to conflict prevention.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

18. “Mark Rutte, who thanked the Security Council for its adoption of resolution 2166 (2014) following the downing of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7, in Ukraine. In memory of the victims of the shootdown of the Malaysia Airlines plane, and expressing their condolences to the families of the victims, members of the Security Council laid awreath at the commemorative monument for Flight MH-l7 at Schiphol Airport before leaving for Africa.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

19. “In addition, when it came to Syria, the Organization was interested in achieving universal adherence to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction. Finally, the members of the Security Council warmly thanked the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for its generous hospitality and for facilitating its first visit to The Hague. During the Visit, the members of the Security Council discussed issues of common interest with the Dutch Government. They were received by the Secretary-General of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Her Excellency Mrs. Renee Jones-Bos, and later by the Prime Minister, His Excellency Mr.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

20. “Much remained to be done, and the Director-General of the OPCW would continue to provide updated information on that work in his reports to the Security Council. The support of the United Nations continued to be important to manage security matters. The Deputy Director-General stressed that there were many lessons to be learned from the joint mission of the OPCW and the United Nations. The OPCW fact-finding mission in Syria on the alleged use toxic chemicals, reportedly chlorine, is continuing and a report was expected shortly, while the safety of mission staff remain the highest priority. The Deputy Director-General recalled the clear mandate given to the OPCW in Syria: to guarantee the full destruction of chemical weapons, nothing more, nothing less.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

21. “An example of such cooperation was the joint mission OPCW-United Nations established to implement resolution 2118 (2013) and so that the Council could receive updated information on the progress in eliminating the chemical weapons programme of the Syrian Arab Republic. The Deputy Director-General of the OPCW thanked the Council for its congratulations and gave an updated report on the removal and destruction of chemical weapons in Syria. In response to questions raised by members of the Council on the deadline for the destruction of the 12 facilities for the production of chemical weapons, the interlocutors from OPCW stated that the destruction would be completed by the first quarter of 2015, but it was still a complex operation.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

22. “Finally, they welcomed any Council initiative to support requests for cooperation with the Court. It was pointed out that the Court had sent various communications to the Council with regard to verifying Member States' lack of cooperation, all relating to the situation in Darfur. The members of the Security Council had an exchange of views with the Deputy Director-General, accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Director- General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and Mr. Malik Azhar Ellahi, Political Adviser of the Director-General and head of the fact-finding mission in Syria on the alleged use toxic chemicals, reportedly chlorine. The aim of the meeting was to thank the Security Council for the close cooperation between the United Nations and the OPCW.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

23. “Improving communication with regard to sanctions and situations in countries could lead to greater synergies than currently exist between the Security Council and the Court. The Court interlocutors stressed the need for effective support for the implementation of Council resolutions that refer situations to the International Criminal Court. It is clear that the Court depends upon the cooperation of Member States. The Court's interlocutors expressed their satisfaction with the support to international justice and to the work of the Court, included in the mandates given by the Security Council to missions, such as the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

24. “He said that the Security Council could use its unique prestige to support the Court and the international system of justice. The three interlocutors of the Court focused their observations on various suggestions for closer cooperation between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court. They stressed the importance of expanding communication between the two organs, in particular when the Security Council addresses situations in which the Court was conducting a preliminary examination. They also said it would be useful to involve the Court in the thematic debates of the Council, especially when it considered the issue of sexual violence in conflict orthat of children in armed conflict.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

25. “With regard to the meeting with the International Criminal Court, the members of the Security Council had an exchange of views with Judge Sang-Hyun Song, President of the International Criminal Court, Mr. James Stewart, Deputy Prosecutor ofthe Court, and Mr. Herman von Hebel, Secretary of the Court, as well as with the Chief of Staff of the President and the Head of the Jurisdiction, Complementarity and Cooperation Division. The purpose of the meeting was to reaffirm the relationship between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court, to receive an updated report on its work and to look into the interaction between the Security Council and the Court. President Song highlighted the contribution of the International Criminal Court to the fight against impunity and the prevention of mass atrocities.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

26. “The President also referred to the Tribunal's completion strategy for its cases. Meanwhile, the President of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon noted that his work was related to strengthening the rule of law and the fight against terrorism from the perspective of international justice. With regard to the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone, the interlocutors discussed current challenges. The issue of funding the courts was addressed, and views were exchanged with regard to the tribunals' independence. The members of the Security Council and judges and representatives of the tribunals welcomed the prospect of continuing mutual cooperation.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

27. “The members of the Security Council the held a meeting with judges and representatives of the international criminal tribunals and courts at The Hague established under a Security Council mandate or with its support. The purpose of the meeting was to reaffirm the relationship of the Security Council with those tribunals and to receive first-hand, updated information on their activities. Chile, as co-Chair of that meeting, highlighted the work of the tribunals that had contributed to developing a specific area of international criminal law and the fight against impunity. The President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia said that the creation of special courts represented a commitment on the part of the Security Council with international justice.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

28. “The discussion included the issue of the recognition by Member States of the compulsory jurisdiction of the Court and the execution of its judgments, regarding which the Court's interlocutors confirmed that most of the judgments had immediate effect. They also cited examples ofrecent successful executions. Some Council members were interested in the relationship between the Court and other international tribunals, such as the International Criminal Court and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Others referred to the International Court of Justice's advisory functions. The members of the Security Council reiterated their support for the work of the International Court of Justice and noted the importance of continued cooperation by conducting similar exercises, the next meeting of which could be held in New York.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

29. “The purpose of the meeting was to express the Security Council's support for the work of the International Court of Justice and to receive updates on its cases and other developments. Chile, which co-chaired the meeting, appreciated the opportunity to have an active interaction between the members of the two major organs. The President of the International Court of Justice welcomed the visit and noted that the Court supported the work of the Security Council through international law, referring to the current and historical development of cases that have been under the Court's consideration. He stressed that, in addition to traditional topics such as sovereignty and matters of border delimitation, the International Court of Justice had devoted itself to addressing emerging issues.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

30. “Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Mr. President, for your leadership, as well as the Security Council Affairs Division, which made this historic mission possible. I will now present the report on behalf of the delegations of Chile and Luxembourg, which co-led The Hague component of the Security Council mission. On Monday, 11 August, members of the Security Council held a meeting at the Peace Palace, The Hague, where they exchanged ideas with Judge Peter Tomka, President of the International Court of Justice, and Judges Christopher Greenwood, Joan E. Donoghue, Giorgio Gaja and Julia Sebutinde, in addition to the Registrar of the Court, Mr. Philippe Couvreur.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7245 (2014) · source

31. “Finally, in particular, we remember the 11 officials of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East who lost their lives as a result ofmilitary operations in the Gaza Strip, underscoring their courage and commitment.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source

32. “During our recent trip to South Sudan, where we visited the area of Malakal, we witnessed on the ground the vital work that the United Nations undertakes in that regard. In conclusion, we would like to pay tribute to all humanitarian workers of the United Nations and its agencies, as well as its implementing partners, who carry out their work in the toughest conditions, and to those who have lost their lives in fulfilling their duties. We recall with respect and admiration the work done by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello, who, together with another 21 United Nations officials, fell victim to a terrorist attack in Baghdad in 2003.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source

33. “If that is not the case, where appropriate, there should be recourse to complementary international judicial bodies, such as the International Criminal Court. The development of mandates for peacekeeping operations must be appropriate in order to deal with threats to the security and stability of those countries, including the due protection of the civilian population and of those who carry out humanitarian tasks. We believe the significant number of mandates for peacekeeping operations that contain an explicit reference to the protection of civilians to be progress. It is crucially important that peacekeeping missions have the necessary resources to ensure compliance with their mandates in that regard.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source

34. “We strongly condemn attacks on humanitarian workers, who perform the task of providing assistance to civilians in armed conflicts, including women and children, in extremely difficult situations. In places such as Afghanistan, the Syrian Arab Republic, South Sudan, the Sudan, Somalia, Mali and, recently, Gaza, among others, it would seem that attacks on humanitarian staff are par for the course. Such acts may constitute war crimes, and their perpetrators must be investigated and punished in order to prevent impunity. The host Government must assume the primary responsibility for the security and protection of humanitarian workers and ensure national accountability processes, impartial investigations, fair trials and the effective fulfilment of sentences.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source

35. “That includes personnel of the United Nations and its associated agencies and affiliates involved in providing humanitarian assistance. According to the report published today by the Aid Worker Security Database, there has been a 66 per cent increase in the number of victims with respect to the figures for last year. States and non-State actors must comply with the international humanitarian standards enshrined in the Geneva Conventions of 1949, the Protocols additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1977 and 2005 and the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel of 1994. It is imperative to ensure the conditions for humanitarian agencies to carry out their work in accordance with humanitarian principles.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source

36. “Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Deputy Secretary-General, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Director of The Liaison Office for their briefings. Chile commends the President's initiative in organizing today's meeting, which we consider particularly timely since it coincides with the commemoration of World Humanitarian Day. The protection of humanitarian workers in areas of conflict is a crucial matter that deserves the full consideration of the Security Council. In fact, 15 years after this body began to address the issue, while armed intra-State conflicts have proliferated, there has also been an increase in the number of deliberate attacks on humanitarian workers, as well as their abduction and even death in the danger zones where they are deployed.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source

37. “We would like to appeal to Member States to fulfil their obligations in implementing and enforcing compliance with the financial sanctions and to take targeted measures to put an end to the flow of foreign terrorist fighters. Chile would like to underscore the universal validity of human rights and international humanitarian law, including the rights of minorities. Observing and ensuring respect for those rights is essential for democratic governance and social peace in culturally and religiously diverse States.”

    2014-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7242 (2014) · source

38. “Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to start by thanking the United Kingdom for preparing resolution 2170 (2014), which the Council has just adopted. We also thank Member States for their flexibility in achieving consensus. Chile sponsored the resolution because we believe that, through it, the Security Council is responding to the urgent need to put a stop to the advance and attacks by the Islamic State in the Levant (ISIL) in Iraq and Syria. In that context, we hope that the unanimous adoption of the resolution will serve as a reminder of how important it is to decisively condemn and combat the terrorism affecting the region.”

    2014-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7242 (2014) · source

39. “We would like to reiterate the call that we made previously to the parties that they seek a peaceful solution to the crisis through direct political dialogue, acting with moderation and without taking any unilateral measures that could increase tensions, and participating in international mediation initiatives. We value in particular the role played by the observer mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Here we reiterate once again our gratitude to Assistant Secretary-General Simonovie for his briefing.”

    2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source

40. “Resolution 2166 (2014) should be implemented; it demands the immediate cessation of all military activities, including those of armed groups, in the areas surrounding the accident site, in order to ensure the security of the international investigation team. The Council's clear message should be heeded by all. We believe that the human rights violations and abuses are directly related to the deterioration of the humanitarian situation, about which the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs informed us last Tuesday (see S/PV.7234). This is the result of the intensification of fighting on the ground.”

    2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source

41. “In that context, all actions undertaken by the Government of Ukraine in maintaining public order in its territory must be carried out with full respect for human rights and be proportionate to the situation facing it. Chile reiterates its strong support for the calls of Mr. Simonovic' to ensure accountability for all human rights violations and abuses in Ukraine. We therefore believe that it is essential that the valuable work carried out by human rights monitoring mission in that country be continued. We would briefly refer to the downing of Flight MH-17 on 17 July, merely to reiterate that the agreed ceasefire should be respected by all parties.”

    2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source

42. “Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we thank Mr. Ivan Simonovic', Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, for his briefing. Chile reiterates its concern about the human rights situation in eastern Ukraine, in particular in Donetsk and Luhansk, described in the report of United Nations monitoring mission, especially with regard to the allegations ofabductions, torture, forced disappearances and other forms of human rights violations and abuses that have affected civilians in the areas controlled by armed groups. What I have just said underscores the need to establish the rule of law and to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, General Assembly resolution 68/262 and international law.”

    2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source

43. “We also trust that the various independent international mechanisms will be able to continue to contribute towards the search for a solution to the crisis.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

44. “In that connection, we welcome the development by OCHA and other members of the humanitarian community of a preliminary response plan that will lay the foundations for the future humanitarian response in Ukraine. We hope that the donor community will support that appeal. In conclusion, we urge the parties to find a peaceful solution to the crisis through direct political dialogue, to act with moderation and refrain from taking unilateral measures, which could increase the tension, and to participate in international mediation efforts. We would like to reiterate our appreciation for the ongoing efforts of the Secretary-General and the United Nations, through its various agencies to put an end to the situation being experienced by Ukraine.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

45. “The worsening situation is also reflected in the increase in the numbers ofinternally displaced persons and people who who have crossed borders. We are particularly concerned that this group of individuals are mainly made up of women, boys and girls. We reiterate that any response strategy must address the special needs of girls and adolescents, as they are doubly vulnerable. In that regard, we support the recommendations made by the United Nations in connection with the need for the Ukrainian Government to establish a unified and centralized registration system to document the movement of internally displaced persons and to assess in the best way possible how to meet their needs. We reiterate that there is also a need for the United Nations to be present on the ground in support of national authorities.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

46. “Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we thank the Director of the Coordination and Response Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for his briefing on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. We regret the worsening humanitarian situation in eastern Ukraine as a result of the escalation in the fighting, particularly in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Chile is very concerned about the security of those who are trapped in the conflict zone and the increase in deliberate attacks on civilian facilities, including basic infrastructure such as electricity and water, as well as housing and public buildings. It is worrying that access to drinking water in those zones has decreased, with an impact on the population.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

47. “As that conflict persists, the Council should consider new options, especially strengthening the Quartet's role. We also underscore that the Council must firmly demand compliance with its resolutions under Article 25 of the Charter. We particularly wish to emphasize compliance with resolution 2143 (2014). We repeat that it is crucial that the Council address the root causes of conflict and echo the call of the Secretary- General for a comprehensive solution to this grave crisis, including the political, humanitarian, security and development aspects, to enable the peaceful coexistence of Israel and Palestine within secure, internationally recognized borders. Finally, we wish the United Kingdom every success in its upcoming presidency.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

48. “Yet today the Council appears irrelevant when it comes to preventing the ongoing escalation of violence that, since 8 July and the launch of Operation Protective Edge, has caused more than 1,000 fatalities, including civilians - women and children - in Palestine and more than 50 in Israel, through the disproportionate use of force in Gaza and continuous rocket attacks on Israel. To us it seems crucial that this body do everything in its power to achieve an immediate ceasefire and impose respect for international humanitarian law, preventing a worsening of the conflict. In that sense, the adoption on 28 July of the presidential statement introduced by Jordan (S/PRST/2014/13) is highly important as this body resumes its rightful role in regard to the conflict, but it does not exhaust the ongoing discussions on other actions.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

49. “It also showed that it is possible that the Council can be capable of forging a common vision to fulfil its responsibility. However, one cannot address only the positive aspects. If we are to take a moment to analyse the Council's effectiveness in the maintenance of international peace and security, there is no better example than the situation in the Middle East, including the peace process, to demonstrate that the Council is not completely fulfilling its role under the Charter of the United Nations. Indeed, the situation in the Middle East has been addressed by the Security Council nearly since the earliest days of the United Nations, with the first resolution on the matter dating back to 1948.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

50. “It was possible to see in those discussions ways in which member States showed flexibility and worked constructively to achieve consensus. While it is too early to analyze the implementation of the resolution, the entry of the first convoy of humanitarian aid through the Bab al-Salam border crossing on 24 July is an encouraging sign. We hope it is the beginning of a process to help alleviate the critical humanitarian situation affecting millions of Syrians and that the resolution will continue to be implemented - unlike resolution 2139 (2014) and the presidential statement of 2 October of last year (S/PRST/2013/15). Nevertheless, we are aware that only a political solution will put an end to the humanitarian crisis. The unanimous approval of both resolutions bolstered the Council in creating a sign of unity.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source