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Barros Melet .

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“We urge the parties to seek a peaceful solution to the crisis through direct political dialogue, exercise restraint, refrain from unilateral actions that could exacerbate tensions and participate in international mediation efforts such as the trilateral contact group, which includes Ukraine, Russia and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the Geneva agreement of 17 April. Similarly, we call for full respect for the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Ukraine, including the rights of all minorities. The Government of Ukraine has the responsibility to maintain public order throughout the territory, in conformity with its constitutional norms and domestic legislation and with full respect for the rights and safeguards of all people in Ukraine.”
2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source
“Chile would like to acknowledge the efforts of the Ukrainian Government to put an end to the situation in the country and highlights the peace plan and the unilateral ceasefire recently announced by President Poroshenko. The announcement by separatist groups that they would comply with the ceasefire is an encouraging sign and should be reflected in their actions on the ground. Of equal importance are the proposed constitutional amendments in the Memorandum of concord and peace, which was drafted during the round table on national unity and adopted on 20 May by the Ukrainian Parliament, which are aimed at determining Ukraine's future in a democratic, transparent and inclusive manner.”
2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source
“The increase in violations of the right to life, liberty and security that now affect civilians in those regions, as manifested in the attacks, kidnappings, torture and harassment taking place, highlight the need to restore the rule of law and 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. We also reiterate our concern about the situation of internally displaced persons in Ukraine, which, according to the report, now total over 12,700 people, primarily women and children. That is a clear sign of the severity of the crisis.”
2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the briefings by Assistant Secretaries-General Simonovic' and Zerihoun and express our appreciation for the efforts that the Secretary-General continues to make to bring the situation in Ukraine to an end. The recent report of the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine continues to generate concern for our country with respect to the human rights situation in eastern and southern Ukraine, in particular in Donetsk and Luhansk. My delegation is particularly concerned by the alarming increase in human rights violations and abuses, which have primarily affected journalists, politicians and activists. We deeply deplore the deaths of two Russian journalists and an Italian journalist in Luhansk last week.”
2014-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7205 (2014) · source
“As we have heard from the Presidents and Prosecutors of the Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda, as well as from the President and Prosecutor of the Residual Mechanism, they face numerous challenges in their completion strategies and in the transfer of their functions to the Mechanism. The Working Group is in a unique position to contribute to the search for joint solutions. In that regard, we reiterate our call for a deepening of international cooperation so that the mandate given to the Tribunals and the Mechanism by the Council can be adequately fulfilled.”
2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source
“The international community must ensure that both the Tribunals and the Mechanism have the necessary human resources to carry out the work entrusted to them by the Council. The dual mandates of Judge Meron and Mr. Hocking, as President and Registrar of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the Residual Mechanism, respectively, and of Prosecutor Jallow, as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the Mechanism, have facilitated the effective and coordinated transfer of functions from the Tribunals to the Mechanism. We recognize their commendable work. Chile is honoured to chair the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals.”
2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source
“We thank the Government of Tanzania for the generous donation of land on which those facilities will be built. We also encourage the prompt signing of an agreement between the United Nations and the Government of the Netherlands on the functioning of the branch at The Hague. The transfer of the archives of both Tribunals to the Mechanism should be a priority for those bodies. In that regard, we recognize the progress made so far. The Tribunals have achieved much progress in fulfilling their mandates, and we recognize their efforts to implement their completion strategies. Nevertheless, we recognize the challenges that the Tribunals face in retaining their qualified and experienced staff, who, faced with losing their jobs with the conclusion of the work of both Tribunals, are seeking other opportunities.”
2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source
“With regard to the situation of acquitted persons and those who have already served their sentences and remain in Arusha under the custody of the Tribunal without identification documents, migration status or means to support themselves, it is essential that efforts to find a final resettlement for them continue. Once again, the international criminaljustice system depends on the cooperation of the international community. With regard to the Residual Mechanism, we are pleased that it is fully operating and carrying out intense judicial work and that the transfer of the Tribunals' functions to the Mechanism has shown concrete progress. We underscore the signing of the agreement between the United Nations and the Government of Tanzania, on 5 February, which allows for the construction of the facilities for the Mechanism in Arusha.”
2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source
“With regard to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, we underscore the fact that its trial work has been completed and that there are only five appeals at various stages of processing. Rulings are expected to be handed down this year, except in the Butare case, the decision for which is expected next year. We wish to express our concern over the fact that nine defendants remain fugitives, and we encourage all States, especially those in which fugitives are suspected to be situated, to redouble their efforts to find them and have them brought before the Mechanism for trial. The international community must cooperate with international criminal justice to ensure that there is no impunity.”
2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source
“With regard to the ICTY, we underscore the progress made in concluding the pending trials and appeals, ensuring all the while respect for the fundamental principles of due process, impartiality and justice. Meanwhile, we underscore the importance role that international judicial cooperation has played in ensuring the Tribunal's proper functioning, which has allowed, among other things, for the completion of the trials of 141 of the 161 accused, and the important fact that there are no fugitives at large. However, despite the Tribunal's efforts, we see a delay in the processing of some cases owing to a lack of logistical resources, primarily with regard to the translation of many documents. My country encourages Member States to increase their cooperation in that area in order to streamline the procedures so that justice can be served.”
2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source
“In that connection, we also support the work of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, which ultimately allows for the conclusion of the proceedings initiated by the Tribunals and ensures accountability for those responsible for the crimes that led to the establishment of the ICTY and ICTR. From my country's perspective and with our own experience in recent history, we would like to underscore the role played not only by the international criminal Tribunals, but also by the cooperation and assistance that can be provided by the international community in creating mechanisms for victim reparations, which will open space for reconciliation.”
2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we recognize and support the work carried out by the ICTY and the ICTR in accordance with our conviction that the most serious crimes in the eyes of the international community must not go unpunished. Last year we commemorated the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of the ICTY, and this year we will commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the creation of ICTR. Experience has shown us that the jurisprudence of the specialized Criminal Tribunals, despite their ex-post-facto nature, serves as a valuable contribution to the fight against impunity and the ongoing development of international criminal law.”
2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their complete reports on the work done and on the completion strategies of their respective Tribunals. We also thank the President and Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for his comprehensive reports on the Mechanism's work. Our country has supported the establishment of the various International Criminal Tribunals and their work. We underscore their contribution to the international justice system and to international peace and security and the rule of law.”
2014-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7192 (2014) · source
“Ivan Simonovie, for accountability for all human rights violations and abuses and for the perpetrators, whoever they may be, to br brought to justice. Finally, Chile once again reaffirms the need to respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. A new phase is beginning in Ukraine. Accordingly, a new era of cooperation should begin in the Council in order to enable it to help establish the conditions for the Ukrainian people to pursue their sovereign future in peace and democracy.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source
“The fundamental responsibilty falls to the Ukrainian authorities, but equally important is the contribution of countries of the region and regional organizations to continue cooperating in the finalization of the process. We also underscore the various initiatives of the Secretary- General and, definitely, those of the entire United Nations system, which has sought a political solution from the very beginning of the crisis. We call on both the Government and separatist groups to establish common ground on the basis of which a dialogue can take place, thereby putting an end to all current areas of violence. We reiterate our support for the calls of the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Mr.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source
“Nevertheless, we deplore the fact that the electoral process did not cover the entire territory of Ukraine. We call on those groups that sought to prevent the elections from taking place normally to join the building of a new future in their country in which all groups and minorities will feel involved. We also recognize the major responsibility of the Ukrainian authorities, both the current and the elected ones, to undertake the political process in an orderly fashion. In that context, we deplore the violent events that took place in Donetsk in the days after the election, and we express our concern at the consequences of a potential escalation of the crisis. Nevertheless, the political process has not come to an end with the elections.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the report of Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman and for the convening of this meeting. My delegation closely followed the elections that took place on Sunday, 25 May, in which Mr. Poroshenko was declared the winner. We value the cooperation extended to the provisional Government of Ukraine, especially the support provided by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) by sending more than 1,000 electoral observers and logistical support, which was fundamental to the success of the elections. We believe that the elections are a crucial step in the political process, which should restore the stability of the country on the basis of inclusive dialogue with full respect for minorities, human rights and the rule of law.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7185 (2014) · source
“It is our opinion that the Committee's work is headed in the right direction in taking up challenges such as the financing of weapons proliferation and support provided by non-State actors in the form of associated or dual-use materials. From the start, my country has endeavoured to ensure the full and effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), a commitment that is in line with State policy. In that context, we reiterate our commitment to the aims and purposes of the resolution and again thank the Government of the Republic of Korea for its leadership.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Over those 10 years, the 1540 Committee has raised the awareness of the international community by providing assistance, facilitating cooperation and disseminating good practices. However, much work remains because today, as in 2004, the threat ofnon- State actors and terrorist groups persists. We value activities fostering exchange of information. For example, the recent visits to the Niger and Bangladesh were excellent opportunities to promote the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Promoting joint information presentations is highly relevant, as they will strengthen awareness-raising among State authorities and civil society and ensure the training of civil servants and specialized units through workshops and seminars.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“The meeting will consider measures to prevent terrorist groups from committing kidnappings and taking hostages in order to raise funds or obtain political concessions. In regard to the work of the 1540 Committee, on 7 May we held an open debate to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004), which was a milestone to which Chile contributed when it held a seat as a non-permanent member of the Council. We value the resolution, which was the first to link the threat of the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons with non-State actors, thereby filling a void in the system of the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“We support interaction among the Committee, the Executive Directorate, States and regional and subregional organizations, which is essential to the successful implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). In that regard, my country is organizing a visit of the Committee next year. We recognize that the activities just described, as well as the periodic country visits made by the Executive Directorate, contribute to strengthening the capacity of the various national actors in this area. Chile has high expectations for the special meeting mandated by resolution 2133 (2014), to be organized by the Committee and which will include the participation of Member States and relevant international and regional organizations.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“We believe that the most important work of the Committee and its Executive Directorate is the promotion of the capacity of States to apply and implement resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005) through effective international cooperation, technology transfer and the training of civil servants, inter alia, and through the unequivocal condemnation of the international community whenever a terrorist act is committed. We commend the efforts of the Committee and the Executive Directorate to create and use new national and regional assessment tools to identify the gaps ofthe countries and regions and the best practices that help to ensure the implementation of the most appropriate measures in the fight against terrorism.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“My country supports the work of the Counter- Terrorism Committee aimed at ensuring the full implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). We congratulate the Ambassador of Lithuania, Ms. Raimonda Murmokaite, for the way in which she has conducted the work of the Committee since her appointment. We also thank Ambassador Mohammed Loulichki of Morocco for his work as Chair of that Committee until December 2013. We also highlight the effective support work to the Committee carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate under the leadership of Mr. Jean-Paul LaBorde.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“That work is extremely important and represents the most rapid and effective way to implement the sanctions regime, taking into account the energy and versatility of that terrorist organization and the ease with which it recruits and incorporates new members in different parts of the world. In that regard, we commend the speed and effectiveness with which, on 22 May, the terrorist group Boko Haram was added to the list of individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions and an arms embargo. We call on Member States to continue to work to improve those procedures, which underscore the authority and legitimacy of the measures imposed by the Council. In that context, we would like to highlight the importance of the revision of resolution 2083 (2012) this year.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“We commend the work of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team for its assistance to the Committee, which provides us with a strategic vision of the key trends represented by Al-Qaida and its extensive network of affiliates. Equally important is the role of the Office of the Ombudsperson. We thank Ms. Kimberly Prost for the independence and professionalism with which she has been carrying out her work. There is no doubt that it is thanks to the collective effort that the regime is becoming increasingly effective and that sanctions are being implemented in an increasingly more diligent way. By the same token, we reaffirm the importance of the work of the Committee in maintaining and constantly reviewing the list of sanctions.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile welcomes the initiative of convening a joint meeting on the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities; the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter- terrorism; and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. In regard to the Committee on Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, we thank Committee Chair Ambassador Gary Quinlan for his very informative briefing, as well as for the leadership and dynamic way in which he has led the Committee, which has contributed to combating the scourge of terrorism wherever it is found.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Especially relevant in that respect is the work carried out by the authorities of Serbia and Kosovo through the Working Group on Missing Persons, with the help of UNMIK. We must move forward in the search for truth and the whereabouts of every one of the missing. We have amply demonstrated the importance of justice in peacebuilding efforts and the process of national reconciliation. We underscore the work carried out by EULEX in transitional matters and in strengthening the rule of law. In conclusion, we reaffirm the importance of resolution 1244 (1999) as a guiding document for Kosovo to promote reconciliation, stability and prosperous communities.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“Despite the progress made in the political dialogue, we are concerned about certain cases in which the interim administration of Kosovo has acted contrary to the conditions agreed and defined under resolution 1244 (1999) for the status of Kosovo. That is why we express reservations with respect to the plan to transform the Kosovo Security Force into the Kosovo armed forces. We also call upon the provisional authorities of Kosovo to refrain from preventing Serbian authorities from entering the territory, in order to avoid any additional conflict. Experience in other conflict situations has shown that reconciliation processes must be based on truth and justice. In that respect, we highlight the progress made by the parties in identifying missing persons.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“We also reiterate the importance of the ongoing implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) at all levels so as to guarantee the participation of women in decision-making and the due consideration of their needs. We stress the central role of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in promoting peace and security in the area of human rights, which is a priority in fostering reconciliation among the communities. Only in an atmosphere of respect and adequate protection for fundamental human rights will it be possible to hope for national reconciliation and a future life in peace.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“In that context, we call special attention to the efforts on the ground of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the European Union Rule of Law Mission and to their contribution in restoring the rule of law and maintaining security in Kosovo. We recognize the role played by the European Union in bringing the parties closer together, which culminated in the First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations of 19 April 2013. We remain concerned about the complex situation of displaced persons in Kosovo. Chile highlights the assistance of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in resolving the problem. While local authorities have shown tolerance in allowing returns, efforts should be redoubled to avoid any hint of discrimination, particularly against minority populations.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“In particular, we highlight the agreement among the parties on the outstanding technical issues regarding the integration of Serbian parallel judicial institutions into the legal framework of Kosovo. Moreover, the active participation of Belgrade and Pristina in the dialogue facilitated by the European Union is essential to achieving their common objective of improving their cooperation with the Union's institutions. In that context, we commend Serbia's official launch of talks in Brussels on 21 January with a view to acceding to the European Union. My country stresses the role of regional organizations in peacebuilding efforts and in re-establishing the rule of law.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks Mr. Farid Zarif for his briefing on the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (S/2014/305). We also welcome His Excellency Mr. Tomislav Nikolie, President of the Republic of Serbia, and Ms. Atifete Jahjaga. We begin with a message of support to the countries of the Balkans that have been affected by the recent floods and welcome the solidarity among countries that were parties to the conflict that devastated the former-Yugoslavia 20 years ago. Today, the Security Council is meeting for the fourth time since the signing of the First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations of 19 April 2013. We value the important progress achieved in its implementation.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“Chile sponsored the draft resolution in a spirit of openness and in the conviction that it represented a necessary step in obtaining justice for all the victims of the conflict in Syria, without any distinction between the various sides. Our country is a party to the Rome Statute and, as such, we believe that its integrity must be upheld so as to enable it to be fully implemented and effective in the fight against impunity. The International Criminal Court has shown itself to be the best tool for investigating the acts that have produced the draft resolution that could not be adopted today.”
2014-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7180 (2014) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We deeply regret that the draft resolution we have just voted on (S/2014/348), which sought to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court for the investigation and subsequent punishment of those responsible, whoever they may be, could not be adopted. On many occasions Chile has joined those calling on the countries that enjoy the right of veto to refrain from using it in situations involving crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide or ethnic cleansing. We believe that the Security Council should have the ability to act in support of the values and principles that are most fundamental for humankind.”
2014-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7180 (2014) · source