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1. “is only one of the critical elements, however, of what must be a comprehensive plan to reach a durable solution in Somalia. A political settlement is needed, and dialogue towards it must resume. A security protocol, including a verifiable ceasefire and military disengagement, is the next step towards a longer-term solution. The international community must be united in its efforts to bring the parties back to that dialogue. The United States welcomes the recommendations of the United Nations Somalia Monitoring Group regarding ways to strengthen and improve the effectiveness of the United Nations arms embargo on Somalia. We continue to work with our partners in the Security Council on these and many other issues as we seek a solution to the Somali crisis.”

   2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5579 (2006) · source

2. “The United States strongly believes that a sustainable solution in Somalia should be based on credible dialogue between the TFI and the UIC, and we continue to work with our African and other partners towards that end. The continued military expansion by the UIC, however, has not helped to promote dialogue and, in fact, has created the need for deployment of a regional force to stabilize the situation inside Somalia. The United States supports that regional proposal and views the deployment of the IGAD Peace Support Mission in Somalia (IGASOM) as a critical element to 06-6448] help resume credible dialogue between the TFI and UIC. It will also help to create the conditions for Ethiopian and Eritrean disengagement from Somalia. The deployment of IGASOM.”

   2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5579 (2006) · source

3. “Although both parties have violated the terms of the Khartoum Declaration, the UIC has done so through concrete military expansion. It has sought to further destabilize the Horn of Africa region through irredentist claims on the Somali-populated regions of neighbouring States and support for insurgent groups in Ethiopia. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union have put forth a proposal aimed at helping to restore stability in Somalia through deployment of a security, training and protection mission. The primary purpose of that deployment is to help stabilize Somalia by providing security in Baidoa, and protection and training for the TFI, not to engage in offensive actions against the UIC.”

   2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5579 (2006) · source

4. “The United States is pleased to co-sponsor this resolution on Somalia with all of our African colleagues on the Security Council. In Somalia, the security situation is deteriorating and tensions continue to run high, which is of deep concern to the United States. Like many other Member States, we are concerned about the prospects for a wider regional conflict. However, the United States views the deployment of a regional force to Somalia as a key element in preventing conflict. Through the International Somalia Contact Group, the United States is committed to working with our international partners to encourage dialogue among Somali parties. Despite these efforts and the 22 June Khartoum Declaration between the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFI) and the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC), the situation in Somalia has not improved.”

   2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5579 (2006) · source

5. “The United States remains committed to a unified, democratic and prosperous Iraq, and looks forward to the continued cooperation of the international community for Iraq's future.”

   2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5574 (2006) · source

6. “The United States notes the request of the Iraqi Government for the continuing support of the Multinational Force in Iraq in helping it to face the current security challenges, and welcomes the Security Council's speedy adoption of today's resolution to extend for an additional 12 months the mandate set out in Security Council resolution 1546 (2004), as well as the arrangements for the Development Fund for Iraq and the International Advisory and Monitoring Board. The Multinational Force in Iraq continues to play a vital role in the security and stability of Iraq. It is also working in close partnership with the Iraqi Government towards the development of Iraq's ability to assume responsibility for the country's security.”

   2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5574 (2006) · source

7. “It is the responsibility of any Palestinian Authority Government to prevent terror and to take the 06-61238 necessary steps to stop attacks and dismantle the terrorist infrastructure. Hamas has failed utterly in that regard by continuing to play a role in perpetuating instability and violence. The Palestinian people deserve leaders who are prepared to renounce terror, accept the Quartet principles, and become a legitimate partner in peace. The United States remains committed to supporting a negotiated solution between Israelis and Palestinians. The road map and the principles contained therein remain the only agreed international basis upon which to move forward towards the two- State goal. We call upon all members of the international community to support the road map unequivocally.”

   2006-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5565 (2006) · source

8. “The draft resolution further promises to consider the establishment of an international mechanism for the protection of civilian populations - a promise which is unwise and unnecessary and, at any rate, raises false hopes. At the same time, we are disturbed that there is neither a single reference to terrorism in the proposed draft resolution, nor any condemnation of the Hamas leadership's statement that Palestinians should resume terror attacks on a broad scale or of calls by the military wing of Hamas to Muslims worldwide to strike American targets and interests. More terror, whether directed at Israel, the United States or others, is not the solution, nor will it enable the Palestinian people to achieve their aspirations.”

   2006-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5565 (2006) · source

9. “Such language does not further the cause of peace, and its unacceptability to the United States in previous resolutions is well known. Secondly, the draft resolution remains an unbalanced text. Among many such examples are the following. The preambular text equates Israeli military operations, which are legal, with the firing of rockets aimed at civilians into Israel, which is an act of terrorism. Moreover, its characterization of Israeli military actions as excessive and disproportionate constitutes a legal judgement that the Security Council would be ill-advised to make. Thirdly, the proposed draft resolution calls for the establishment of a fact-finding mission, which is unnecessary and will do nothing to improve the situation on the ground.”

   2006-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5565 (2006) · source

10. “The draft resolution does not display an even-handed 2 characterization of the recent events in Gaza, nor does it advance the cause of Israeli-Palestinian peace to which we aspire and for which we are working assiduously. We join our fellow Council members in deeply regretting the injuries and loss of life on 8 November in and around Beit Hanoun. We note that the Israeli Government is conducting an investigation and has announced its intent to suspend all artillery fire into Gaza as a result. We hope that the investigation will be completed quickly and that appropriate steps will be taken to avoid a repetition of the tragedy. First, we are disturbed at the language of the draft resolution that is, in many places, biased against Israel and politically motivated.”

    2006-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5565 (2006) · source

11. “We continue to work with the Israeli Government and Palestinian Authority President Abbas to help meet critical humanitarian needs in the West Bank and Gaza, where humanitarian conditions have deteriorated as a result of the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority Government's refusal to govern responsibly. Progress requires a commitment to peace from both sides of the conflict. Since assuming control of the Palestinian Authority Government last winter, Hamas has failed utterly in this regard. We urge the Palestinian Authority Government to renounce terror, accept the Quartet principles and become a legitimate partner for peace.”

    2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source

12. “The Quartet has welcomed efforts by Palestinian Authority President Abbas to form a Government explicitly committed to Quartet principles, and the United States stands ready to renew engagement and assistance to a Palestinian Authority committed to peace and the Quartet principles. We support diplomatic efforts to engage responsible leaders, help the Palestinians strengthen and reform their security sector and assist Israel and Palestinian leaders in their efforts to come together to resolve their differences. The United States is acutely aware of the economic and humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people.”

    2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source

13. “Statements by the Hamas leadership that the truce with Israel is over and that armed struggle can resume are alarming, and calls by the military wing of Hamas to Muslims worldwide to strike American targets and interests should be condemned by the international community. More terror, whether directed at Israel, the United States or the European Union Office in Gaza City, is not the solution. Nor will it enable the Palestinian people to achieve their aspirations. In fact, the opposite is the case. It is the responsibility of the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority Government to prevent terror and take the necessary steps to stop attacks and dismantle the terrorist infrastructure. The Road Map and the principles contained therein remain the only agreed international basis upon which to move forward towards the two-State goal.”

    2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source

14. “We call on all parties to act with restraint in order to avoid causing any harm to innocent civilians. We also call again for the immediate and unconditional release of Corporal Shalit as well as that of the two Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers - Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser - kidnapped on 12 July by Hizbollah during its terrorist attacks across the Blue Line. It is the responsibility of the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority Government to prevent terror and take the necessary steps to stop attacks from within Gaza. Progress towards peace needs a Palestinian Government that disavows terror and violence. We call on Hamas to accept the Quartet principles: renunciation of terror, recognition of Israel and acceptance of previous agreements.”

    2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source

15. “Despite all of the emotion in the air, we must have an honest and even-handed discussion of recent events in Gaza. In Gaza and adjacent areas of Israel, the Hamas- led Palestinian Authority Government has continued to play a role in perpetuating instability and violence. There is no question that Israel has a right to defend itself and the lives of its citizens. On 7 November, Israeli forces withdrew from much of Gaza, and almost immediately Palestinian terrorists resumed firing rockets into Israel targeted at civilians. We deeply regret the injuries and loss of life in Gaza on November 8 in and around Beit Hanoun. We have seen the Israeli Government's apology and understand that an investigation has begun. We hope that it will be completed quickly and that appropriate steps will be taken to avoid a repetition of this tragic incident.”

    2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source

16. “I am not going to waste any of our time responding to what the representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea said, but I want to call members' attention to that empty chair. This is the second time in three months that the representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, having asked to participate in our meetings, has rejected a unanimous resolution of the Security Council and walked out of 06-57213 this Chamber. It is the contemporary equivalent of Nikita Khrushchev pounding his shoe on the rostrum of the General Assembly. That empty chair raises questions about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's adherence to Chapter II of the United Nations Charter, which I think we need to consider in due course.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

17. “We will support our allies in the region, we will work with the Security Council and, together, we will ensure that North Korea faces serious consequences if it continues down its current path. Let me end with a final point. This resolution provides a carve-out for humanitarian relief efforts in North Korea. The reason is clear: the concern of the Security Council is with the regime in Pyongyang, not the starving and suffering people of North Korea. We hope that North Korea implements and complies fully with the provisions of this resolution, in the hope that its people can have a brighter future.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

18. “That is why it is important that the United States and other Member States have the opportunity at any point in time to strengthen measures against North Korea and return to the Council for further action. As we pursue a diplomatic solution, we are also reassuring our allies in the region that America remains committed to their security. In response to North Korea's provocation, we will seek to increase our defence cooperation with our allies, including cooperation on ballistic missile defence, to protect against North Korean aggression, and cooperation to prevent North Korea from importing or exporting nuclear or other missile technologies. Our goals remain clear: peace and security in North-East Asia and a nuclear-free Korean peninsula.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

19. “It requires Pyongyang not to conduct any further nuclear test or launch of a ballistic missile. It demands that North Korea abandon all of its WMD programmes, including nuclear, chemical and biological weapon programmes, in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner. 06-57213 It is our understanding that the full compliance of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea with this resolution and the successful resumption of the Six- Party Talks would lead to the Council acting to lift the measures imposed by the resolution. At the same time, we need to be prepared if North Korea again decides to ignore the Security Council and continue its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and the means to deliver them.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

20. “This resolution also targets other illicit activities of the regime in Pyongyang and includes a ban on trade in luxury goods. It targets the way Kim Jong Il finances his weapons of mass destruction programmes, through criminal activities like money-laundering, counterfeiting and the selling of narcotics. It imposes a binding requirement on all Member States to take action against those activities and freeze the assets of entities and individuals of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea involved. The resolution also provides for a regime of inspection to ensure compliance with its provisions, building on the existing work of the Proliferation Security Initiative. The resolution imposes other strict demands on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

21. “It has broad provisions deciding that Member States shall not engage in any trade with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, not only for items that could contribute to their nuclear weapons and other WMD programmes but for high-end military equipment as well. The United States will rely on a number of control lists already in place as a baseline to implement the decision by the Security Council to ban trade with North Korea in WMD-related materials, including lists published by the Nuclear Suppliers Group, the Missile Technology Control Regime and the Australia Group. To further that goal, this resolution also prevents the travel of Government officials of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea who are known to be involved in their WMD efforts.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

22. “Three months ago, the United States counselled the members of this body to be prepared for further 06-57213 action in the event that North Korea failed to make the strategic decision to give up its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and comply with resolution 1695 (2006). We are pleased that the Security Council is united in condemning the actions by the regime in Pyongyang and in taking clear, firm and punitive action in passing this resolution, thus proving to North Korea and others that the Security Council is prepared to meet threats to international security with swift resolve. This resolution demands action. Acting under Chapter VII, it has imposed punitive sanctions on Kim Jong Il's regime.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

23. “Security Council resolution 1695 (2006) also demonstrated to North Korea that the best way to improve the livelihood of its people and end its international isolation was to stop playing games of brinkmanship, comply with the demands of the Security Council, return to the Six-Party Talks and implement the terms of the Joint Statement from the last round of those talks. Sadly, the regime in Pyongyang chose a disturbingly different path. It answered the Security Council's demands with yet another direct threat to international peace and security, proclaiming to the world that it had conducted a successful nuclear- weapons test. With its actions, the North Korean regime has one again broken its word, provoked an international crisis and denied its people the opportunity for a better life.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

24. “We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 1718 (2006). The proclaimed test of a nuclear device by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea unquestionably poses one of the gravest threats to international peace and security that the Council has ever had to confront. Today we are sending a strong and clear message to North Korea and other would-be proliferators that there will be serious repercussions in continuing to pursue weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Three months ago, the Council sent an unequivocal and unambiguous message to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: suspend your ballistic missile programme, stop your procurement of materials related to weapons of mass destruction and verifiably dismantle your nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programmes.”

    2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source

25. “The Government of Denmark and the Government of the United States have invited ministers of all the members of the Council as well as the foreign ministers of Canada, South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal, Rwanda, the Netherlands, Chad, Norway, Egypt and Algeria. We very much hope that ministers will be able to attend.”

    2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source

26. “The draft resolution will also take into consideration the expansion of UNMIS through resolution 1706 (2006). It is critical that we expand these missions concurrently to ensure that urgent assistance to AMIS, as stipulated in resolution 1706 (2006), is notjeopardized. In addition, I would like to call the attention of Council members to an invitation that was extended today by Denmark and the United States, at the request of our two foreign ministers, to invite the foreign ministers of Council members to a meeting of interested parties on the situation in the Sudan this Friday, 22 September, at 4 pm.”

    2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source

27. “Just as the Government of National Unity has shown itself able to overcome decades of violence in southern Sudan through respect for the CPA and cooperation with the United Nations peacekeeping mission, so should it be prepared to ensure a better future for its citizens in Darfur through respect for the Darfur Peace Agreement, through a strengthening of the AMIS operation and through cooperation in the deployment of UNMIS forces in Darfur. This afternoon, we will circulate a draft resolution on the Sudan on which we plan to convene an experts meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, 19 September. The draft resolution will be to renew the mandate of UNMIS, set to expire 24 September, for a period of six months, so that we can ensure continuity of United Nations operations in the south.”

    2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source

28. “In the coming days, it will be crucial for a similar de-escalation of conflict to occur in the Darfur area of Sudan as well. We deplore the ongoing violence in Darfur and the consequent deterioration of the humanitarian situation. At this critical juncture, it is imperative that the Security Council reiterate the need for the transition of the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) to a United Nations operation consistent with resolution 1706 (2006) and with the precedent of resolution 1590 (2005).”

    2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source

29. “I would like to thank Special Representative Pronk for his briefing here today and to thank the Secretary-General for his report dated 12 September 2006 (S/2006/728). That report shows that the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) and the wider United Nations system have played a key role in support of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). The parties' efforts to implement the CPA's security provisions have reduced the likelihood of future conflict in southern Sudan. While there is still much to be done, the parties have shown they can continue to resolve long-standing problems through cooperation. That has been done in an atmosphere of security buttressed by United Nations peacekeepers.”

    2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source

30. “Since the passage of resolution 688 (1991) dealing with the refugee flows from Iraq after the first Persian Gulf war, matters of this kind have been deemed to be threats to international peace and security. And so it is with Burma. The vote that the Council is about to take is an important, albeit procedural, one. I urge that everyone on the Council support it.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5526 (2006) · source

31. “President, dated today, addressed to you in your capacity as President of the Council, states, "Further to my letter of 1 September 2006 on the subject of Myanmar, known to the United States as Burma, and to our subsequent 3 discussions with Council members, I would like to specifically confirm my request for a meeting of the Security Council during September, but after 19 September, under the agenda item 'The situation in Myanmar', for members of the Council to receive a briefing from Under- Secretary-General Gambari on the situation in that country and the status and progress of the Secretary-General's good offices mission. I would appreciate your circulating this letter as a document of the Security Council".”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5526 (2006) · source

32. “"In his briefings to the Council in December 2005 and June 2006, Under-Secretary-General Gambari described the grave human rights and humanitarian conditions in Burma, including the detention of over 1,100 political prisoners, as well as the outflow from Burma of refugees, drugs, HIV-AIDS and other diseases. These conditions threaten to have a destabilizing impact on the region. "Therefore, we request that the situation in Myanmar, known to the United States as Burma, be placed on the Council's agenda, and that a senior official of the Secretariat formally brief Member States in a meeting of the Security Council on this situation and its implications for international peace and security". The second letter, Mr.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5526 (2006) · source

33. “In order that the record is clear on what we are doing here, I would just briefly like to make a few remarks, starting with the reading of the letters that we have sent to you, Mr. President, in your capacity as President of the Security Council, and that bring us to this important vote today. The first letter, dated 1 September, addressed to you, Mr. President, states, "The United States and other members of the Security Council are concerned about the deteriorating situation in Myanmar, known to the United States as Burma, and this situation is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5526 (2006) · source

34. “We look forward to the outcome of next week's meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council, and we reiterate our call on the Government of the Sudan to welcome deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping force in Darfur. We deeply regret the recent deaths of humanitarian workers in Darfur. We join others in underscoring the need to support individuals working in some of the most difficult areas of the world for the benefit of those in need.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source

35. “In that regard, it is important that the 2007 United Nations Strategy and Consolidated Action Plan address internally displaced person (IDP) returns in Uganda, as well as assistance to IDP camps. While IDPs may well continue to move between camps and their lands for some time, it is important to start laying a foundation for returns now. The United States, however, is gravely concerned over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Darfur, including the possible new flows of refugees to Chad and weak implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. We must find a way to help reach a cessation of hostilities in Darfur, to help provide security for the civilians there and to support a process of dialogue rather than use of arms.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source

36. “Egeland's cautious optimism about the situations in northern Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We recognize that support for peace and reconciliation efforts, as well as for the basic recovery of the social and economic infrastructure in all of those post-conflict situations, will be critical to the sustainable resolution of those protracted crises. We add our hope that external financial support for the recovery of those countries is shared more broadly by a wider donor community, since we all benefit from the peace and security that should result. The United States is encouraged by the ongoing negotiations between the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), and we are monitoring the results with interest. We urge both parties to continue to work towards a viable ceasefire.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source

37. “I want to thank Under-Secretary-General Egeland for his informative briefing on the current state of humanitarian affairs across the African continent, and particularly on his recent trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, northern Uganda and southern Sudan. We are grateful to Mr. Egeland for taking on that timely mission. Let me say at the outset that the United States is encouraged by what appear to be some positive developments in resolving some of the longstanding humanitarian problems in Africa. For example, we would note that the return of refugees and displaced persons in Angola and Liberia is nearly complete, and that the process is also underway in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and southern Sudan. We also share Mr.”

    2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source

38. “Iraq's regional neighbours should do more to help Iraq's democratically elected Government by following through on pledges to provide economic assistance and debt relief. We applaud the Kingdom of Jordan for having recently sent an ambassador to Baghdad and hope that other Arab States will soon do the same. Moreover, we renew our call to the entire international community to support Iraq's sovereign Government and redouble its assistance efforts. The Multinational Force and combined MNF- International Stabilization Force (ISF) efforts continue to support an environment that will allow Iraq's democratically elected Government to succeed and the Iraqi people to realize a brighter, secure and more prosperous future.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

39. “Since taking the reins of Government in June, Prime Minister al-Maliki's Government has taken promising steps towards national reconciliation as well as economic development reform and reconstruction through the launch of the International Compact with Iraq. The Multinational Force and the international community stand with the Iraqi people as Prime Minister al-Maliki's Government continues its efforts to promote national dialogue and inclusion and strive tirelessly to deliver improvements in security, stability, and quality of life to the Iraqi people. Iraq's neighbours share some responsibility for Iraq's internal security. Syria should prevent financial and material support, particularly arms, from entering Iraq. Iran should stop providing munitions and other support to extremist groups in Iraq.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

40. “The United Nations now has representatives in its compound in Irbil, and a United Nations military liaison adviser is currently in Kirkuk. Multinational forces, notably the Georgian, Romanian and South Korean contingents continue to provide security for the United Nations in Baghdad, Basra and Irbil, respectively. These troops provide static site security, reconnaissance, security patrols, convoy escorts, checkpoints, and, when necessary, Medevac and emergency evacuation. In addition, Fijian troops provide static and close-in protection for United Nations personnel and facilities in Baghdad. In conclusion, the evolution of a fully free, secure and prosperous Iraq remains a work in progress. Training Iraqi security forces to assume primary responsibility for security is essential.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

41. “The Joint Committee to Achieve Iraqi Security Self-reliance announced by Prime Minister al-Maliki and President Bush on 25 July will develop a conditions-based road map for full transition of security responsibility. The United Nations contributions in Iraq are vital. We urge the United Nations to continue to fulfil its mandate under resolution 1546 (2004). On 10 August, the Security Council adopted resolution 1700 (2006) renewing the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for another 12 months and reaffirming its commitment to assisting the Iraqi people and Government in building a productive and prosperous nation. The role of the United Nations in supporting and co-chairing the International Compact with Iraq is a key new component of the role of the United Nations which was noted in this resolution.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

42. “MNFI will also continue to help develop and mentor the capacity of the Ministry of Defence to organize, train, equip and modernize its forces. In the first week of September, the Ministry of Defence and the joint headquarters assumed operational control of the Iraqi ground forces command, the Iraqi navy and the Iraqi air force. The Iraqi ground forces command assumed operational control of the eighth Iraqi army division. The Government of Iraq will determine when the command is ready to assume more control, but the transfer demonstrates Iraq's increasing capabilities. Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Interior forces now total more than 298,000 trained personnel. That includes over 115,000 Ministry of Defence personnel, over 118,000 police and over 65,000 other Ministry of Interior forces.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

43. “In addition, 27 national police battalions are now operational and active. Although these units lead security operations, most still receive support from the multinational forces for their logistics and operations. Institutional capability within the ministries of defence and interior is an increasingly important factor in the transition to Iraqi security self-reliance. As these ministries continue to staff, train and equip forces, efforts are focused on strengthening their capacity to direct, support and sustain themselves. With more than two thirds of the Iraqi army combat units now in the lead, the Multinational Force in Iraq's focus is shifting towards helping the Iraqis develop stronger logistics and command and control capabilities.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

44. “This achievement represents the halfway mark of our joint goal of putting all Iraqi security forces in the lead of coordinating, planning and conducting security operations in Iraq. Iraqi security forces are increasingly taking the lead in operations and assuming primary responsibility for Iraq's security, as Iraqi army and police forces demonstrate an increased capability to plan and execute counter-insurgency operations. As of 4 September, five Iraqi army divisions, 26 brigades, 85 battalions and two national police battalions assumed lead responsibility for security in their areas of operation. One hundred and six Iraqi army combat battalions and 17 strategic infrastructure battalions are conducting operations at varying levels of capability. Another three combat battalions are in the process of forming.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

45. “Iraq achieved another historic milestone on 13 July with the transfer of security responsibility in Al-Muthana province from MNF-I to the provincial Governor and civilian-controlled Iraqi police services. Moreover, since May of 2006, MNF-I has transferred an additional 10 forward operating bases to the Government of Iraq. Fifty-one of 110 such bases are now under Iraqi control. Dhi Qar province appears ready to assume security independence shortly, and several other provinces should meet the transition criteria before the end of the year. In August, the Fourth Iraqi Army Division headquarters officially assumed the lead in its area of responsibility from the lOlst Airborne Division.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

46. “In the southern, predominantly Shia region of the country, political and tribal rivalries are a growing motive behind violence, particularly in Basra, with limited anti-Coalition attacks likely undertaken by rogue Shia militia with Iranian support. Iraqi security forces continue to grow and improve and to conduct more and more independent operations each day. Multinational Forces continue to train, equip and mentor the ISF and to transition security responsibilities of areas to the Iraqi forces as proficiency allows and conditions permit. Transitions are evaluated area by area and region by region and are incremental to ensure an effective and successful transition of security responsibilities.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

47. “Although Baghdad remains the focus for sectarian and terrorist violence in Iraq, violence tied to the rejectionist insurgency, terrorist intimidation, political and tribal tensions and criminality continues in other regions. Sectarian violence is gradually spreading north into Diyala province and Kirkuk, as Sunni, Shia and Kurdish groups compete for provincial influence. Conflict in Al-Anbar province remains centred on the Sunni insurgency. Al-Qaida in Iraq continues its intimidation to coerce passive Sunni support, although tribes are pushing back to eject Al-Qaida and re-establish their dominant role.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

48. “Although in progress only a short time, this effort appears to have reduced Baghdad violence in the month of August. Initial press reports indicate that these adjustments to the Baghdad security plan have been welcomed by many Baghdad residents. Attacks on Iraq's infrastructure continue to adversely affect oil revenues and the availability of electricity. The average weekly number of attacks on critical infrastructure continued to decline, decreasing from five per week to two per week. Although the number of attacks is decreasing, the essential services infrastructure will continue to be a high-value target for enemy elements. The Multinational Force will continue to work with the Iraqi Government and other international partners to strengthen further infrastructure security.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

49. “Operation Together Forward is an Iraqi-planned and led operation to ensure the security of Baghdad against attacks designed to uproot democracy and derail Iraq's commitment to progress. As part of this operation, Iraqi police, the Iraqi army and the national police, supported by the Multinational Forces, increased patrols and checkpoints in all areas of Baghdad, while concentrating on areas of the city that have witnessed increases in violence and sectarian killings. Security forces also worked to block terrorist entry into the capital city. In July, during his first visit to the United States, Prime Minister al-Maliki and President Bush announced an adjustment to the Baghdad security plan. Multinational and Iraqi units were repositioned from less active areas of the country.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

50. “The average number of weekly attacks increased 15 per cent over the previous reporting period's average, and Iraqi casualties increased by 51 per cent compared to the previous quarter. 5 MNF-I and the Iraqi Government continued to make progress, improving the security environment in Fallujah and some parts of northern Iraq. The Iraqi army has taken the lead in more counter-insurgency operations and assumed security responsibility in more areas. The insurgency remains potent and viable, although its visibility has been overshadowed by the increase in sectarian violence it has sought foment. The rising sectarian strife defines the emerging nature of violence in mid-2006. On 14 June, Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki announced the Government's plan to provide improved security conditions in Baghdad.”

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