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Bertoux

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first: 2012-08-30
most recent: 2016-05-05
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“The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery vehicles, as well as the risk of these falling into the hands of terrorist groups, continues to present a real danger to international peace and security. The Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) plays a key role in combating that danger. The 1540 Committee is at a pivotal point with the commencement of the overall review of the Committee, which will have to be completed by the end of 2016. Next year will be doubly important for reinforcing the international non-proliferation architecture, with the holding of the Nuclear Security Summit, in anticipation of which France has already made proposals. Much progress has been made since the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source
“It is crucial for States to accept visits by the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate in order to audit their systems in the fight against terrorism. That is in fact in their own interests. France recently received a visit by the Executive Directorate. It enabled them not only to take stock of our national system in this area, but also to identify good practices. In the past few months, France adopted new legislation aimed at curbing the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters. Based on those evaluations, technical assistance programmes need to be implemented by the United Nations for Member States. Therefore, we deem it crucial for the Executive Directorate to continue to work closely with other United Nations bodies responsible for combatting terrorism in order to ensure the realization of this type of project.”
2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the fact that the Committee closely monitors new threats linked to terrorism and regularly organizes public meetings in order to draw the attention of all Member States to those threats. With regard to combating foreign terrorists fighters, it is particularly useful to see the Committee working on the issue of travellers' data, that is, the advance passenger information system. Moreover, it is important that the Committee continue its work in the fight against violent extremism and its prevention. In addition, the Committee has the responsibility to review the way in which States implement not only resolution 1373 (2001), but also many other resolutions- in particular resolutions 1624 (2005) and 2178 (2014).”
2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source
“The establishment by resolution 1904 (2009) of the Office of the Ombudsperson in that mechanism was, in that connection, an unprecedented step by the Council to improve procedural guarantees. I would like to commend the exceptional work of the Ombudsperson of the Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, Ms. Kimberly Prost, who was able to give this function the stature that it requires. We deeply regret her departure and wish her much success in her future career. The Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism has a difficult task. Facing a multifaceted threat, it must be able to adapt its work in order to continue to best inform States of new threats.”
2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source
“We would therefore encourage all United Nations States Members to continue to submit listing requests to the Committee. Furthermore, we encourage the members of the Committee to take very seriously requests from Member States noting allegations of violations. Violations of the sanctions regime harm its effectiveness and clout. The Committee has a responsibility to implement the regime, and therefore cannot simply say it has received the information. It must act. France is determined to work for respect for the sanctions regime. For the list to be credible and to be up to date with regard to the threat, the delisting mechanism must be effective and must respect the fundamental rights of the persons listed.”
2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source
“As emphasized by the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, last year was characterized by the proliferation of crises linked to Al-Qaida and its affiliates, the emergence of Daesh, the ongoing actions of Boko Haram, the spread of radicalization, which the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters illustrates, and the situation in Libya. The Committee remains fully mobilized on those topics through the consideration of reports of the Monitoring Team requested by Security Council resolutions. While the threat remains at a very high level, it is crucial that the sanctions list continues to best reflect terrorist threats.”
2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source
“Mr. Bertoux (France) (spoke in French): Allow me, at the outset, to thank the Ambassadors of Spain, New Zealand and Lithuania for their briefings and for the leadership of the Committees they respectively chair. Terrorism remains an extremely present threat, as we are reminded by the all too frequent attacks that are currently taking place. I am especially thinking about the terrible attacks in N'Djamena yesterday, which we condemn in no uncertain terms, and wish to assure our colleagues in Chad of our complete support in this challenge.”
2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source
“We congratulate them once again on these efforts. We encourage them to pursue the full implementation of the agreements concluded with Pristina and reiterate our desire to see it integrated into the European Union in the near future. We hope that the first stage of negotiations can now be opened quickly. We know and support Kosovo's desire to follow the same path. It will be long and difficult, but is nevertheless necessary for the future of the country. We know that the Kosovo leaders are fully aware of what is at stake. We reiterate our confidence in them and our full support to their efforts.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“We note with satisfaction the steps taken by Pristina to establish specialized chambers to judge past crimes revealed by the European Union Special Investigative Task Force. We call for the rapid adoption by the Kosovo Assembly of the constitutional amendments and the law for the establishment of specialized chambers, previously scheduled for 21 May and now postponed to 29 May. I would also take this opportunity to reiterate our unwavering support for the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, which works every day for the rule of law and security in Kosovo. I cannot conclude without addressing the European perspective that we want for the entire region of the Balkans. In recent years, Serbia has made significant efforts to move closer to the European Union, through both internal reforms and improving relations with its neighbours.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“The recent progress should not lead Kosovo or Serbia to abandon their efforts. The task ahead of Pristina remains important indeed. We recall in that regard the importance of establishing an association/ community of Serb municipalities in Kosovo. We believe that such action is necessary if the Serbian population is to fully embrace their Kosovar citizenship and cease to consider themselves, wrongly, as foreigners. There is no question of establishing an enclave for Serbs, but instead of asserting forcefully that Kosovo, as a whole, is also their country. The unitary status of Kosovo will in no way be undermined by the creation of such a structure. The future will also require the consolidation of the rule of law and therefore a fight against impunity.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“The meeting in late March was an essential step towards the effective implementation of the Agreement of 19 April 2013, a prelude to the normalization of relations between the two countries that we earnestly desire. The agreement on justice signed on 9 February is another step towards the dismantling of the parallel Serbian structures in northern Ibar, which is necessary for the future of Kosovo as well as that of Serbia. We call on the parties to continue their exchanges while continuing to look to the future. It is no longer only a matter of working for the formal normalization of relations, but of rebuilding, in the long run, genuine neighbourly relations that are mutually beneficial. In that regard, the development of trade relations and the legal security of investments will play a key role.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“We welcome in particular the constructive spirit adopted by the Pristina authorities, who have shown their willingness to advance towards the construction of a peaceful and democratic public space. That favourable environment has enabled the country to finally resume the high-level dialogue with Serbia, as called for by the Security Council for several months now. We welcome the prospects opened by the 9 February meeting held in Brussels and commend the efforts to that end by the European Union and its High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Ms. Federica Mogherini, who visited Belgrade and Pristina in late March. We give her our full support in this process.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“Mr. Bertoux (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for presenting the most recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2015/303) on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Serbia and Kosovo, Mr. Dacic' and Mr. Thaci, for their statements. The Council met fewer than four months ago to discuss the situation in Kosovo (see S/PV.7377). The country, which was then coming out of a long-standing institutional crisis, was the scene of violent protests and it was feared that extremists and nationalist rhetoric would take over the national conversation. In that regard, we welcome the calm that has since prevailed in the Kosovo political landscape.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“It is important that the progress made by both parties proceed at the same pace so as to prevent any delay in one from slowing the progress of the other. We express the hope that Serbia and Kosovo have again moved a little closer to their common future.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“In that regard, demonstrations cannot be allowed to degenerate into violent confrontations, and all extremist rhetoric must be banished from the public forum. I conclude by commending the joint march of Kosovo and Serbia towards the European Union. Important steps have been taken in that direction. Serbia has made substantial institutional changes, and we welcome its achievements. The technical negotiation process for accession to the European Union, formally launched on 21 January 2014, continues. We now hope that the efforts of Serbia will be recognized and that a first negotiation chapter can be opened soon. The European Commission has welcomed the commitment of Pristina to concluding its stabilization and association agreement. We hope that the agreement will be finalized very soon.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“Today, I want to return to the situation of the Kosovars, who are increasingly choosing exile in the face of the difficulties they are encountering in their daily lives, in particular employment-related economic problems. The entire Kosovar political class must heed those who are voting with their feet, and fight the organized crime networks that contribute to the growth ofillegal immigration. The viability of Kosovar society and the stability of the Balkans and the European Union are at stake. We will remain vigilant vis-a-vis the general living conditions of the populations in Kosovo, and encourage the parties to ensure respect for the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Restoring a relationship of trust between communities remains the only way to allow Kosovo and Serbia to open a new page in their history.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“We have no doubt about the willingness of Kosovars to engage in a judicial process that is essential to the fight against impunity and will address all aspects of the difficult times experienced by Kosovo in the late 1990s. We note too that progress has been made towards the the establishment of competent criminal courts. In that respect, we again count on the commitment of the political parties in Pristina to taking this process to its conclusion and to fighting generally in favour of strengthening the rule oflaw. It is in the light ofprogress in these two areas in particular that the Council will be able to assess the positive evolution of the situation in Kosovo.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“In this regard, we hope that the agreement on justice can be endorsed on Monday. In addition, we will continue to pay particular attention to the establishment of the association/community of Serb municipalities in northern Kosovo. It must have real teeth and should be adapted to Kosovo law. It will be a key milestone in the implementation of the Agreement of 19 April 2013. Similarly, we expect Kosovo to take the necessary measures to establish the specialist court to follow up the work of the Special Investigative Task Force of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, which is looking into allegations of the crimes committed 15 years ago. We send our best wishes to Mr. David Schwendiman, the successor of Chief Prosecutor Williamson, leading the Task Force.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“We welcome the fact that the parties have finally been able to take responsibility for finding a solution, in accordance with the Constitution and democratic principles, to the political deadlock that prevailed between June and December. Now that the uncertainty related to the elections have lifted, we will remain particularly attentive to the rapid resumption of political dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. The new Heads of Government, who will meet for the first time in Brussels on Monday, should give new impetus to the process of normalization of relations between the two countries. We encourage the parties to engage in dialogue and remind them that time is not on their side. In any political process, regular progress is needed to reflect the constantly renewed commitment of each.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“Mr. Bertoux (France) (spoke in French): I wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary General, Mr. Farid Zarif, for his briefing and the Foreign Ministers of Kosovo, Mr. Hashim Thaci, and Serbia, Mr. Ivica Daeic, for their statements. Just two months after our most recent debate in the Security Council on the situation in Kosovo (see S/PV.7327), we note the revival of the general political landscape with the formation on 9 December 2014 of a coalition Government in Pristina and the imminent resumption of political dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo. The successful elections of 8 June generally met the expectations of the Council.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“An improvement in the cooperation between Iran and the IAEA is also needed, in particular regarding the possible military dimension, both past and present, of its nuclear programme. While Iran had complied until August 2014 with the cooperation framework approved last year with the Agency, the Agency reported in its most recent report the lack of any progress on the issues that had been identified, and this situation is very worrying. The settlement of all issues related to the possible military dimension of Iran's nuclear programme is indeed a key element for restoring confidence, and therefore for achieving the long-term agreement that we all want.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“During that period, Iran must continue to meet its commitments under the interim agreement of 24 November 2013, which has been implemented thus far. In that respect, the crucial role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in verifying Iran's compliance with these commitments should be welcomed. It is a significant effort on its part, and France will play its full role by making an extrabudgetary financial contribution to support the IAEA monitoring and verification activities. We remain fully engaged and committed to reaching a credible, robust and durable agreement that serves the goal of peace and security and restores confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“The most recent negotiations have resulted in extensive and useful exchanges among members of the group of six and Iran. Despite the lack of flexibility demonstrated at this stage by Iranian negotiators, we want to believe in Tehran's political will to reach a long-term agreement. We therefore expect it to make the strategic choices and take the courageous decisions that are necessary. During the series of negotiations in Vienna in November, new ideas were presented that deserved careful consideration by the members of the Panel. It is in that context that the E3+3 and Iran have agreed to an extension of discussions and negotiations, under the terms of the Joint Plan of Action, until 30 June 2015.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“The Committee is indeed still waiting for Iran's response regarding the weapons intercepted on board the Klos C ship coming from Iran, which the Panel has confirmed were illegal and in violation of Security Council resolutions. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Panel for it tireless work, and necessary to the work of the 1737 Committee. Since the adoption of the Joint Plan of Action, a little over a year ago, the E3+3 have been negotiating with Iran along clear lines: Iran has every right to develop nuclear energy for civilian purposes, but it should not develop nuclear weapons. A long-term agreement must therefore include all the guarantees necessary to establish the exclusively peaceful purpose of the Iranian nuclear programme.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“As underscored by Ambassador Quinlan in his briefing and, as is explicitly stated in the Joint Action Plan, Security Council resolutions remain in full force in the framework of the negotiations under way, as well as in the period preceding a comprehensive settlement to the proliferation crisis in Iran. It was therefore with concern that we welcomed the midterm report of the Panel of Experts of the Committee, which was provided to the Council a few days ago. The information in the report on Iran's attempts to acquire proscribed sensitive materials and the possible movements of individuals on the sanctions list reminds us that it is essential to continue to exercise vigilance regarding Iran's activities.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“Mr. Bertoux (France) (spoke in French): First, I would like to thank Ambassador Gary Quinlan for his briefing and forf the unstinting work he accomplished with his team over the past two years at the head of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). The dynamism, vigour and high professionalism were the essential characteristics of the Australian delegation in carrying out that important task, and we are particularly grateful to them for that. We should also like to wish to every success to Spain taking up the chairmanship of the Committee in 2015.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“It is important that the progress by each of the two sides be made in step, so as to avoid any delay of one slowing the progress of the other.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“The restoration of mutual confidence between communities remains the only way to allow Kosovo and Serbia to open a new chapter in their history. I will conclude by commending the joint progress by Kosovo and Serbia towards the European Union. Important steps have been taken. Serbia has made substantial institutional changes, and we welcome the efforts already made. The technical process of negotiations for accession to the European Union, formally launched on 21 January, continues. We now hope that the efforts by Serbia will be recognized and a first round of negotiations can soon begin. The European Commission has in turn welcomed the commitment of Pristina to the conclusion of a stabilization and association agreement, which we hope will be finalized soon.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“We note with satisfaction the progress made in the integration of former Serb policemen into the Kosovo police, which is a Sign of the effective implementation of the Agreement of 19 April 2013. The establishment of a common Serbian community with real authority was another sign of progress, which the Special Representative of the Secretary-General urged us to consider early this year. Those two processes are inseparable and will serve to strengthen the confidence of the local population in Kosovo's institutional framework. We hope to quickly see progress on that front as well. Finally, we encourage the parties to ensure respect for the rights of persons belonging to minorities. The low numbers ofrefugees returning to Kosovo remains a concern.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“We have no doubt about the willingness of Kosovars to engage in a legal process that will address all the aspects of the difficult times experienced by Kosovo in the late 19905. We again count on the political parties in Pristina, who must show their maturity and their determination as they have done in the past. I will not go over the incidents that occurred at the end of August or the police operations in the country against possible support to the terrorist group Daesh, but would simply like to acknowledge how responsible the Kosovo security forces were in their effective and measured response. For us, the security situation in Kosovo remains stable.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“Technical progress certainly continues to be made, but it is essential that the Governments of both countries restore political momentum towards a normalization process, as such a process will not drive itself. This also involves the pursuit of their European rapprochement, a subject to which I will return. Kosovo will not be able to calmly face the future without light being shed on its past. It is now up to Kosovo to take responsibility and facilitate the establishment of a tribunal to follow-up on the work of the Special Investigative Task Force. Again, given the gravity of the alleged crimes, the expected formation of a Government and the resumption of the work of the Parliament in Pristina are necessary developments for a situation that should not, in any case, be neglected.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“Today it seems that the political crisis has been avoided, and we see in this a new sign of the Kosovar parties' maturity. While continuing to carefully observe their work to come in Pristina, we reiterate our trust in them. Kosovo needs a stable Government. Having one is in the interest of Kosovars, given the pressing economic challenges facing the country and the expectations that the entire population, including the north, has expressed through its appropriate participation in the national elections. It is also an expectation that the Council has. We will remain particularly attentive to issues beyond internal reforms, such as the rapid resumption of political dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“The hopes that were raised continue to be fulfilled by the facts. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/773) covers the period after the elections of 8 June in Kosovo, which took place, we would recall, calmly and in a transparent matter. Three months ago in this very Chamber (see S/PV.7257) we were expressing the hope that a compromise could be found for the rapid formation of a Government. It seems that today the Kosovo parties are finally about to achieve it. An agreement was reached in principle among the main political parties for a formal Government agreement, and we look forward to the appointment of a Cabinet, if possible as soon as 8 December. That process took time, therefore requiring increasing attention by the Council, but it took place in line with democratic procedures.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“Mr. Bertoux (France) (spoke in French): I want to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Farid Zarif, for his briefing and the Prime Minister of Serbia, Mr. Vucic', and the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Mr. Thaci, for their statements. Today we are reviewing the events of 2014, the year of the implementation of the historic Agreement of 19 April 2013 reached between Serbia and Kosovo and facilitated by the European Union. As it happens, there have been fewer major advances in the past year, but the dialogue between the two countries has continued, enabling technical enhancements necessary for the normalization of their relations. We would like to congratulate and encourage the parties to continue their discussions despite the slowdown caused by the electoral context in both countries.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“Fortunately infrequent but nonetheless disturbing thefts show the need to better think about safety in order to avoid the disastrous consequences of their possible use by malicious individuals or groups. In that regard, we welcome the adoption in the First Committee of a draft resolution on the prevention of the acquisition by terrorists of radioactive sources, which France introduced this year jointly with Germany. The draft resolution encourages Member States to strengthen control over these dangerous sources to ensure safety and security, particularly with regard to their management at the end ofthe life-cycle. It will also, hopefully, lead to a heightened dialogue on radiological safety with the International Atomic Energy Agency.”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“We must continue to strengthen international coordination and operational cooperation in the fight against such flows, including against illegal exports of conventional weapons, which for North Korea represent a source of funding for its nuclear and missile programmes. Faced with the danger that terrorists may take possession of weapons of mass destruction, all States have the responsibility to strengthen export controls, mechanisms for preventing the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and securing sensitive materials on their territory. To respond to this risk, among others, which resolution 1540 (2004) seeks to prevent, France proposed at the Nuclear Securtiy Summit held in The Hague this year an initiative aimed at strengthening security over highly radioactive sources.”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“That extension opens up the possibility of a final solution, while continuing to meet our immediate concerns on the Iranian nuclear programme. Our commitment remains the same: to achieve, if possible, an agreement that is useful for the purposes of security and peace. With regard to North Korea, it is difficult to avoid mentioning the recent threats made to conduct a new nuclear test; whereas we are here talking about a resolution that aims to combat proliferation. I would therefore recall that, in the event of new provocations, Pyongyang would be opening itself up to additional Security Council resolutions. These proliferation crises continue to fuel proliferation flows to areas already marked by regional crises.”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“The proliferation of nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical weapons and their delivery systems, as well as the risk that they could fall into the hands of terrorists, continues to represent very real dangers. Resolution 1540 (2004) plays a vital role in the prevention of those risks, but much remains to be done. We remain concerned about the Iranian, North Korean and Syrian proliferation crises. With regard to Iran, new ideas were put forward during the just-concluded negotiations in Vienna. They must be carefully considered. Achieving a comprehensive agreement will, in any event, still take time. France, along with all its partners, has agreed that the interim agreement reached in Geneva in November 2013 be extended for a limited time.”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“Also today, most regional and international organizations have adopted strategies to implement resolution 1540 (2004). We are proud that, since 2004, the European Union has been among the first to provide support in that regard. Finally, the high-level meeting of the Security Council held on 7 May (see S/PV.7169), which was presided over by Korean Minister for Foreign Affairs Yun Byung-se, helped give new impetus to resolution 1540 (2004). The presidential statement adopted on that occasion (S/PRST/2014/7) serves as a road map today, especially in view of the comprehensive review of the implementation of the resolution slated for 2016.”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“Mr. Bertoux (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would also like to thank Ambassador Oh Joon and the entire Mission of the Republic of Korea for all the work done over the past two years at the head of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). During its chairmanship of the Committee, South Korea has resolutely advanced the agenda set out by resolution 1540 (2004). Today, the overwhelming majority of Member States have taken steps to translate the provisions of the resolution into their domestic law, and the Committee and its Group of Experts continue their outreach efforts to identify the rare countries that have not yet submitted reports to the Committee on the implementation of the resolution with regard to their national legislation.”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“As I said at the outset, resolution 1970 (2011) continues to serve as an example of how the Security Council can take swift and united action. Faced with the abuses committed by the Libyan leadership at the time, the United Nations and regional organizations were united in their condemnation of the atrocities. For its part, the International Criminal Court was central to the process of isolating the criminals, regardless of their rank and regardless of their side. Today, we must ensure the follow-up to these steps. The fight against impunity requires both the full cooperation of Libya with the Court, the improvement of the security situation, full consideration by the Secretariat and the Mission to Support the United Nations in Libya, and the activities of the Prosecutor.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“We must make shed light on alleged crimes, such as those committed in Misrata and Taourga during the armed conflict of 2011 and in Bani Walid in 2012. We regret, in that regard, that the return of communities of Taouerga to their villages remains to be achieved. Finally, we express our deep concern at the use of torture and at the deaths in detention centres under the control of armed brigades in Libya. There remain some 7,000 illegal detainees, including children. These practices must stop. Like the Prosecutor, we encourage the Libyan authorities to implement the law passed in April 2013 that criminalized torture, forced disappearances and discrimination. Armed groups must recall that the fight against impunity also applies to them.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“Compliance by Libya with its international obligations is a key indicator of its commitment to the rule of law. There is no competition between national justice systems and the International Criminal Court, be it in Libya or elsewhere, but a principle of complementarity. Libya has obligations under resolution 1970 (2011), the Council has requested it to comply therewith, it is as simple as that. Regarding the other abuses, as Ms. Bensouda recalled, the signing ofa memorandum ofunderstanding on burden-sharing between the Court and the Libyan authorities represents an innovative and positive approach. We must continue on this path despite the current crisis, which has slowed efforts significantly. The challenges are immense.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“Libya's cooperation with the International Criminal Court is crucial to end the era of impunity in the country, which emerged from 42 years of dictatorship in 2011. How can we prevent armed groups continuing their abuses if they feel free to act without consequences? Libya, despite its difficulties, requested to try the Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and the Abdullah Al-Senussi cases in its own courts, in accordance with the Rome Statute and resolution 1970 (2011). The Court, as the sole competent authority in this matter, declared itself competent to try Mr. Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and called for his delivery to the Court. It found the case The Prosecutor against Mr. Abdullah Senussi" inadmissible and thereby granted Libya's request to try the accused. Libya, pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), must comply with the judges' decision.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we are concerned about the consequences of the decision taken on 6 November by the Supreme Court invalidating the election results of 25 June. We believe it is essential that an inclusive political dialogue be initiated without delay, as the Libyan crisis can be solvedb only by political means. There is an urgent need to establish a Government of national unity that can quickly return to Tripoli. We stand ready to use individual sanctions as provided for by resolution 2174 (2014) to target those who obstruct the political transition. The designation of Ansar Al-Sharia as a terrorist organization is also part of this political context, aimed at separating terrorists away from the moderate Islamists, who do have a role to play on the political stage.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“When we review the implementation of resolution 1970 (2011), there is a question that remains, by its very nature, unanswered: how many lives were able to be saved? Thousands, without a doubt, and history must give credit for that to a unanimous Security Council, to the United Nations and to the International Criminal Court. However, did we solve everything? No. Libya is going through a transition, with its difficulties and uncertainties. Violent acts continue. Instability persists. But despite the catastrophic legacy of the Al-Qadhafi regime, Libyans must show determination and must continue to come together around a shared political project to bring the democratic transition to fruition. The Council has mobilized to help them to do so. Bernardino Leon has been appointed by the Secretary- General to assist the political process.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“Mr. Bertoux (France) (spoke in French): I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her report and her briefing. I wish to take this opportunity to reaffirm our full support to her and to the International Criminal Court (ICC). There have been moments in history when the Council has united to prevent or stop atrocities that, in the terms of the Rome Statute, "shock the conscience of humanity". The announcement in February 2011 by the Libyan regime itself that it was preparing a bloodbath triggered such unity. The adoption of resolution 1970 (2011) was one of those historic moments here in the Security Council. There have been others since, with the adoption of texts on the Central African Republic and with the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“We also wish the greatest of success to Australia, who will carry the torch from tomorrow night. I assure them of our full support.”
2014-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7294 (2014) · source
“These contacts with the Council are maintained on a daily basis and enhanced follow-up would, of course, further aid in preventing violence. The debate also welcomed the work of Ms. Prost, Ombudsperson of the Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee. In conclusion, a great number ofdelegations - some 40 - either directly or through the group statements, expressed their support for the application in 2015 of the French initiative seeking to limit the use of the veto. I thank them warmly. Naturally, neither the French initiative nor the very useful measures we are implementing in favour of transparency in working methods are a substitute for comprehensive reform of the Security Council. I conclude by thanking once again my dear colleagues Marita and Mario for their presidency.”
2014-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7294 (2014) · source
“They were indeed substantive, under your leadership, Madam President, including a first presidential note clarifying the role of the drafter of resolutions. Another central topic of discussion was that of prevention, the broad support for which was clear from Arria Formula meetings, statements to the Council by the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide. This consensus is going in the right direction and we hope that, in practice, members of the Council will not block rapid response actions to prevent the exacerbation of crises. The importance of regular contacts between the International Criminal Court and the Security Council received broad support.”
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