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lines on the record: 311
first: 2005-08-04
most recent: 2006-12-06
sittings or episodes: 51
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“We look forward to the day that Liberia fulfils the requirements for the lifting of sanctions. As many know, the United States is assisting Liberia's efforts to reconstruct its forest sector on a transparent and sustainable basis. We applaud President Johnson- Sirleaf's adoption of an executive order cancelling existing forest concessions and establishing a forest- reform monitoring committee. We hope our optimism is warranted and that remaining reforms will be in place so that sanctions can be lifted as soon as possible. Lastly, the United States was encouraged about reports that President Johnson-Sirleaf and Nigerian President Obasanjo are discussing the issue of former Liberian President Charles Taylor, who faces multiple charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the Special Court for Sierra Leone.”
2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source
“On Wednesday, President Johnson-Sirleaf addressed a joint session of the United States Congress, and our Congressmen were most impressed: they gave her a standing ovation. I only regret that in our more solemn and restrained practices in the Security Council, we could not do the same for her here today. By all accounts it was her expressed commitment to create a better future for Liberia that so inspired her audience in our Congress. The United States shares that hope. We encourage the President to do all she can to sustain Liberia's forward momentum of recent months. We are confident that the President's Government will engage in sound financial management and full transparency, which are essential to spur that momentum. We also commend President Johnson-Sirleaf's commitments to reforming the diamond and timber sectors.”
2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source
“But we are encouraged by signs that Liberia is on the path of recovery and reform. All of us want to be part of that success story. If committed to a reformist path, Liberia can feel confident that the international community will be there to help. For our part, the United States pledges our support to assist with Liberia's reconstruction. The elections that took place in Liberia last fall seem likely to be marked by history as a critical milestone on the road to recovery. We congratulate President Johnson-Sirleaf on her victory. In her short time in office, we have been impressed with the courage and determination she has already shown in addressing Liberia's challenges, especially in such areas as economic and civil service reform.”
2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source
“I wish the members of the Council a happy Saint Patrick's Day. I am sure all members are familiar with the famous American saying: Today we are all Irish. We warmly welcome President Johnson-Sirleaf to New York and to the United States. We also join others in thanking her for coming here to address the Security Council. For some years now we, together with the international community, have paid very careful attention to the challenges of restoring peace and stability in Liberia. Given the severity of its troubles, we have monitored events in Liberia with concern and apprehension. We have also done so with hope and anticipation that Liberia would prove to be the model of a nation beset with overwhelming problems that can and will recover. There is no question that Liberia's problems remain enormous.”
2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source
“Additionally, they should fulfil their international obligations under resolution 1546 (2004) to support the new Government of Iraq by ending material and financial support for individuals and groups that oppose the new, legitimate Iraqi Government. The Multinational Force and the combined efforts of the Multinational Force and the Iraqi security forces continue to provide security for democracy to take root in Iraq. The Multinational Force remains committed to the tasks in hand and to ensuring success.”
2006-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5386 (2006) · source
“The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), led by Special Representative Ashraf Qazi, has made essential contributions to Iraqi progress, particularly its support for the 15 December election and in Government formation. We echo UNAMI's call on the United Nations to play the fullest possible role in Iraq. Success will be achieved when the Iraqi people can themselves secure their own safety, freedom and prosperity. Training Iraqi security forces to assume primary responsibility for security is essential. Continued progress in forming a unity Government and in fostering national reconciliation will contribute to the achievement of greater stability and security. The international community - particularly Iraq's neighbours, especially Syria and Iran - must do more to stop foreign fighters entering Iraq.”
2006-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5386 (2006) · source
“In early February, Iraqi and United States soldiers rescued dozens of people south-east of Mosul after powerful storms swept through northern Iraq, causing flooding along a tributary of the Tigris. Soldiers from the second Iraqi army division used small boats and braved strong currents to rescue almost 100 people stranded on a small islands in the swollen Great Zab river. The Multinational Force - notably the Georgian, Romanian and South Korean contingents - continues to provide security for the United Nations in Baghdad, Basra and Erbil, respectively. Those troops provided 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.”
2006-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5386 (2006) · source
“Recent examples of how Iraqi Defence Ministry and Interior Ministry forces are progressing in the ability to provide security to the Iraqi people include the following. On 30 December, Iraqi police and army units successfully rescued the brother of a member of the Salah ad Din Provincial Council and arrested three suspects after a failed kidnapping attempt the day before. On 30 January, more than 20 Iraqi soldiers graduated from the advanced weapons training programme conducted by the Multinational Force in Al Hillah. The programme focused on individual and small-unit tactics as well as on improvised explosive devices, clearing buildings and land navigation. Those graduates will put their new skills to work training other Iraqi soldiers.”
2006-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5386 (2006) · source
“Iraqi forces now total more than 240,000 Ministry of Defence and Ministry of the Interior troops trained and equipped for counter- insurgency operations. That includes nearly 112,900 Defence Ministry personnel, 87,000 police and 40,700 other forces from the Interior Ministry. During this reporting period, the President of the United States, acting on recommendations from military commanders, authorized a decrease in the number of United States combat brigades deployed in Iraq from 17 to 15 - a reduction of approximately 7,000 troops. Although based on several factors, that decision reflects primarily the growing capability of Iraqi security forces. Several of our coalition partners are taking or planning similar measures, also based on assessments of current conditions, in close consultation with all partners.”
2006-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5386 (2006) · source
“Multinational forces continue to train, mentor and equip the Iraqi security forces and to hand over battle responsibilities to Iraqi forces as proficiency allows and conditions permit. Transfers are evaluated area by area and region by region, and are gradual to ensure an effective and successful handover of security responsibilities. As of 6 March, 101 Iraqi army and special operations battalions are conducting counter- insurgency operations. Fifty-nine of these are in the lead. All 28 authorized Iraqi national police units are operational, with 8 in the lead. Sixty-five per cent of Baghdad is under the control of the Iraqi security forces. Overall, Iraqi security forces assuming battle responsibilities have increased to 2 divisions, 11 brigades and 49 battalions.”
2006-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5386 (2006) · source
“Attacks on Iraq's infrastructure continue to have an adverse impact on the availability of electricity and on oil revenues. Infrastructure attacks in December and January were higher than in recent months but still remained below the 2004 averages. Although the number of attacks has continued to decrease, the severity of attacks has increased. The Multinational Force will continue to work with the Iraqi Government and other international partners to improve infrastructure security. Iraqi security forces continue to grow and improve and to conduct more and more independent operations each day. They proved their ability to provide security to the Iraqi people during the 15 December elections, as they had done for the October referendum.”
2006-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5386 (2006) · source
“Insurgents have learned to avoid direct engagement with coalition forces, instead using hit-and-run attacks and attacks from a distance. Improvised explosive devices remain the primary insurgent weapon of choice. December 2005 saw an increase in insurgent attacks leading up to the 15 December election, which resulted in a greater number of attacks in December than in November. Insurgent attacks decreased from December to January but rose again in February. The chief cause of that was the 22 February destruction of the holy shrine of the Imams Ali Al-Hadi and Al- Hassan Al-Askari, which spawned subsequent attacks on other religious sites and other Violence. Militias and other groups continue to challenge the rule of law at the local and regional levels.”
2006-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5386 (2006) · source
“The 15 December election was marked by unprecedented voter turnout, a low level of violence and significant participation by all communities. The insurgents and terrorists remain capable of and intent on carrying out attacks against Iraqi civilians, officials and security forces, with the goal of destabilizing the legitimately elected Government of Iraq and disrupting the democracy that has begun to take root there. More than 80 per cent of insurgent attacks continue to be concentrated in four of Iraq's 18 provinces: Baghdad, Al Anbar, Salah ad Din and Ninawa. Twelve provinces containing more than 50 per cent of the population experience only 6 per cent of all attacks. Although almost 80 per cent of all attacks are directed against coalition forces, Iraqis suffer 75 per cent of casualties.”
2006-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5386 (2006) · source
“We honour the memory and courage of all those who have lost their lives in the fight for a federal, democratic, pluralistic and unified Iraq, and we recognize the Iraqi people's success thus far in establishing the foundations of a new political system through free and fair elections, as well as the significant strides that have been made in training and equipping Iraq's security forces. There have been important developments since our last report. With the successful election on 15 December 2005, the Iraqis have now met all the political benchmarks established by the Transitional Administrative Law and endorsed by the Security Council in resolution 1546 (2004), save only the seating of the new Government.”
2006-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5386 (2006) · source
“As mandated by Security Council resolutions 1546 (2004) and 1637 (2005), I am pleased to report to the Council, on behalf of the 29 countries making up the Multinational Force, on the Force's progress towards the fulfilment of its mandate. During this reporting period, we witnessed and the Security Council condemned some of the most despicable attacks in recent memory. The 22 February attack on the holy shrine of the Imams Ali Al-Hadi and Al-Hassan Al-Askari in Samarra and the ensuing attacks on other religious sites were heinous crimes as well as deliberate attempts to foment sectarian strife in Iraq and the region. The international community understands the deep anguish caused by those attacks. We join in the calls for calm made by Iraq's religious and political leaders.”
2006-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5386 (2006) · source
“Together with the people of Afghanistan, their democratically elected representatives and UNAMA, we look forward to creating a peaceful Afghan State that is a source of stability in the central South Asia region.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“The support for the Afghanistan Compact demonstrates the international community's firm commitment to security, democracy and economic development in Afghanistan, while highlighting the continuing requirement for a strong United Nations role through its leadership in many ongoing programmes. The United States remains committed to Afghanistan for the long term. We look forward to working with UNAMA to improve security for Afghanistan, including the promotion of international human rights standards, with a reformed and fully capable Afghan police force and judicial system. With UNAMA, we seek to help Afghanistan to develop its human capital through strengthened access to health care and education for women and men at all levels.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Our objective is to ensure strong leadership and levels of financial and technical assistance adequate to make progress throughout the country. A key measure of progress will be growth in Afghan capacity. Under the Compact, the Government of Afghanistan has committed itself over the next five years to meeting specific goals of improving security by fully developing the Afghan national army and the Afghan national police, providing good governance based on the rule of law and respect for human rights, promoting economic and social development and building a legal economy free from the corruption of drug production and trafficking. We look forward to working with UNAMA to help Afghanistan reach the goals established in the Afghanistan Compact, the realization of which will benefit the broader region as well as Afghanistan.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“The United Nations role in the formulation of the Compact and in guiding reconstruction, governance and development efforts in Afghanistan will be essential to ensuring success over the next five years. As the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan is co-chairing the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board created by the Compact, the United Nations responsibilities in Afghanistan will increase. We look to the Special Representative to use his role on the Board to maintain momentum in Afghan reconstruction, to improve the effectiveness of international reconstruction and assistance and to persuade donors and the Afghan Government to stay the course, as outlined in the Compact. United Nations support and resources are critical to making the Board an effective organization.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“I would like to join other delegations in thanking Mr. Koenigs for his briefing this morning and for the work that he and his team are doing. The United States is grateful for the hard work and sacrifice of the United Nations Mission of Assistance in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We fully support the renewal of UNAMA's mandate and strongly urge other nations to do the same. The remarkable transition in Afghanistan since 2001 has underscored the importance of UNAMA's contributions. Throughout the Bonn process, UNAMA contributed enormously to progress towards our shared goals in Afghanistan. The recent London Conference marked the end of the Bonn process and the launching of the Afghanistan Compact - the new foundation for the international community's support for Afghanistan.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1660 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question". The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”
2006-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5382 (2006) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/130, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands.”
2006-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5382 (2006) · source
“I thank Mr. De Soto for his briefing. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. Following the adjournment of this meeting, I shall convene a meeting in order for the Council to take action on a draft resolution concerning the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”
2006-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5381 (2006) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Alvaro de Soto, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. It is so decided. I invite Mr. De Soto to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Alvaro de Soto, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. I now give him the floor.”
2006-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5381 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council calls on Member States to provide continued support for UNMEE and contributions to the Trust Fund, established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1177 (1998) and referred to in article 4 (17) of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed by the Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea on 12 December 2000, in order to support the demarcation process." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/ 10. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.15 p.m.”
2006-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5380 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council commends the role of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) and expresses once again its deep appreciation for the contribution and dedication of the troop-contributing countries to the work of UNMEE. "The Security Council demands that the parties permit UNMEE to perform its duties without restrictions and provide UNMEE with the necessary access, assistance, support and protection required for the performance of these duties, including its mandated task to assist the EEBC in the expeditious and orderly implementation of the Delimitation Decision, in accordance with Security Council resolutions 1430 (2002) and 1466 (2003).”
2006-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5380 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council recalls that under the Algiers Agreements, both Eritrea and Ethiopia have agreed to accept the delimitation and demarcation decisions of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission (EEBC) as final and binding. "In this regard, the Security Council calls on both sides to cooperate with the EEBC to implement its decisions without further delay. "The Security Council urges the EEBC to convene a meeting with the parties to prepare to resume demarcation and strongly urges the two parties to attend the EEBC meeting and to cooperate with and abide by the requirements specified by the EEBC, in order to successfully conclude the demarcation process.”
2006-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5380 (2006) · source
“After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the successful convening of the meeting of the Witnesses to the Algiers Agreements ('Witnesses') on 22 February 2006 in New York and their efforts to resolve the current impasse between Eritrea and Ethiopia, in order to promote stability between the parties and lay the foundation for sustainable peace in the region. "The Security Council calls on both parties to show maximum restraint and refrain from any threat or use of force against the other. "The Security Council emphasizes that both parties bear the primary responsibility for the full, unconditional and expeditious implementation of the Algiers Agreements.”
2006-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5380 (2006) · source
“The Security Council will now continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of the members to photocopies of a letter dated 22 February 2006 from the representative of the United States addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the Statement by the Witnesses to the Algiers Agreement on 22 February 2006. This letter will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2006/126.”
2006-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5380 (2006) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at I p.m.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“Now that we are aware of this problem, though, it is time to take this recognition and translate it into decisive action without delay. We should do so not just because we recognize the impact of such crimes on the success of a particular mission, but because it is our moral and ethical responsibility to do as much as possible to prevent the sexual exploitation and abuse of women and children, wherever it may exist. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Brazil. I now give him the floor.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“For those countries that have repatriated alleged perpetrators of these heinous crimes, we encourage them in the strongest terms to follow the lead of countries such as Morocco and be transparent and forthright in their judicial proceedings. The international community expects no less. We know this is not always an easy task, but it is an important one. It was two years ago that the world began to wake up to the reality that we are confronted with today - that the sexual exploitation and abuse of women and children at the hands of United Nations peacekeepers is not an isolated incident. It is a widespread scourge that creates lasting victims, scarred for their lifetimes. The "boys will be boys" attitude, which too long pervaded peacekeeping operations, must correctly be met with a zero tolerance policy.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“I note also that the Secretary-General's Chief of Staff did not answer my question yesterday on the independence of OIOS, and we find that troubling as well. We intend to pursue these matters. All of these vitally needed reforms by the United Nations must be matched by resolve on the part of troop-contributing countries to prevent and punish crimes by their personnel who participate in United Nations peacekeeping missions. Pre- and post- deployment training, compliance, adequate living standards for troops, discipline and compensation for victims require commitment and action by troop- contributing countries. We understand that no system will be perfect, and there will be instances that require Member States to prosecute their citizens in their own courts.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“We expect that DPKO will cooperate fully with OIOS in its investigations of past abuses and in providing access to all information on new allegations as they surface. We know this is a daunting task and that OIOS has only begun to scratch the surface of this problem. To date, the United Nations has investigated 295 cases, resulting in 137 repatriations and 16 dismissals of soldiers, commanders, police and United Nations staff. It is also critical that OIOS operate with complete autonomy to investigate these matters. This will help all parts of the Organization by insulating it from accusations of trying to cover up the scope and magnitude of the problem. I note that OIOS is absent today, as it was absent yesterday, and we find this troubling.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“We feel it is critical that all United Nations missions include similar units in each of their respective fields. We will strongly encourage other United Nations Security Council members to continue to support the inclusion in United Nations Security Council resolutions establishing peacekeeping operations specific and strong language to that end. Finally, we take special note of DPKO efforts to increase the participation of female uniformed personnel serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations. We are concerned, however, about the status and progress of the investigations into past cases of abuse. We understand that the Office of Internal Oversight Services took over all investigations as of last October and is expected to issue a report this May.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“We strongly endorse the recommendations of the United Nations General Assembly's Special Committee on Peacekeeping to strengthen enforcement of a uniform United Nations code of conduct for peacekeepers, improve the capacity of the United Nations, in cooperation with troop-contributing countries, to investigate allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse, establish assistance to and compensation for victims and enhance pre- and post- deployment training for United Nations peacekeepers. We also welcome the creation of personal conduct units within the United Nations missions in Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, East Timor, Haiti, Liberia, Sierra Leone and the Sudan to address allegations and assist victims.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“Since the adoption of resolution 1308 (2000), the United States has assisted with the HIV/AIDS education of over two million uniformed personnel, trained 7,000 uniformed peer educators, established more than 200 HIV/AIDS counselling and testing facilities on or near military bases, provided HIV/AIDS diagnostic and screening equipment to 30 armed forces and trained over 600 uniformed medical personnel in the care and treatment of HIV-infected personnel and their families.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“It also requires the Secretary of State to report to the United States Congress on the effectiveness of those actions prior to voting on any new or re-authorized peacekeeping mission. The United States Government has also taken action on an important matter closely linked to the problem of sexual exploitation and abuse at the hands of peacekeepers, namely, the spread of HIV. We have fully supported, and will continue to support, Security Council resolution 1308 (2000). The United States Department of Defense, and more recently the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, have provided resources and technical assistance to implement long-term strategies for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, counselling, testing and treatment in more than 70 military and peacekeeping populations around the world.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“We are working closely with others to finalize language in the new, amended Memorandum of Understanding issued by DPKO last fall and encourage other troop- contributing countries to do so as well. The United States Congress has expressed keen interest in this matter and has taken action. In 2005, Congress passed and President Bush signed the 2005 re-authorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. This new legislation requires the Executive Branch, starting in June 2006, to report annually to the United States Congress on the actions taken by the United Nations and other international organizations to prevent trafficking and sexual exploitation and abuse by employees, contractors and peacekeeping forces.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“Just yesterday, we discussed the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) report on Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) procurement, where OIOS spoke of a culture of impunity. Resolution and prevention of future acts of sexual exploitation and abuse call for the same fundamental shift. We are pleased that the Secretariat acknowledges this point, with Under-Secretary-General Guehenno remarking that, "We need to create a culture and environment in peacekeeping operations that does not permit sexual exploitation and abuse. This requires joint action by both DPKO and Member States". (ibid, P- 7) The United States, for its part, takes its responsibility as a Member State seriously in this regard.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“We concur in full with Under-Secretary- General Guehenno when he remarked last May that, "Indeed, it is precisely our image and reputation that gives us the credibility to work so effectively in war-torn countries and bring peace and stability to millions across the world. Eliminating such misconduct is therefore integral to the success of peacekeeping". (S/PV.5]91, p. 5) Throughout our wide-ranging discussions on a variety of issues related to United Nations reform, we have spoken of the need for a fundamental change in the culture and the way the United Nations operates. We have heard Paul Volcker, Chairman of the Commission investigating the oil-for-food scandal, speak of a culture of inaction.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“We must take action now, not only to pursue justice and a resolution to the crimes that have already been committed, but also to establish the necessary institutions, mechanisms, training and oversight procedures to ensure they are not repeated in existing and future peacekeeping operations. We cannot wait months and years while more children are exploited and the reputation of United Nations peacekeepers continues to decline. Failure to act on this matter will have profound implications for both existing and future peacekeeping missions. As we begin to plan our next operation in Darfur, we do not want to contemplate potential headlines of United Nations peacekeepers in Darfur raping the very population that they are entrusted to protect.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“I will now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. I would like to thank both the Secretariat and Prince Zeid for their briefings today on this matter. In particular, I would like to commend Prince Zeid for the important work he has done as the Secretary-General's Special Adviser to shine light on what is arguably one of the greatest stains on United Nations history. It is absolutely unacceptable that horrific crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation have been committed by United Nations peacekeepers against individuals they have been assigned to protect. Having an open briefing on this subject is important because, while we rightly express our moral outrage, we must take firm and decisive action.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“I thank His Royal Highness Prince Al-Hussein for his briefing. I invite Council members who wish to take the floor so to indicate to the Secretariat.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“I thank Mr. Guehenno for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Royal Highness Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al-Hussein, Adviser to the Secretary- General on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by United Nations Peacekeeping Personnel.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“I invite His Royal Highness Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al-Hussein to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is 2 meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and by His Royal Highness Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al- Hussein, Adviser to the Secretary-General on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by United Nations Peacekeeping Personnel. I now give the floor to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to His Royal Highness Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al-Hussein, Adviser to the Secretary-General on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by United Nations Peacekeeping Personnel. There being no objection, it is so decided.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Austria, Brazil, Canada and Singapore, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“It will pay special attention to the functioning of the IEC, to the steps taken in order to guarantee unhindered and equitable access to RTI, and to the launch of disarmament operations and the identification process." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/9. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m. 06-25 103”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5378 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council also endorses the arbitration by the High Representative for Elections according to which the election of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Bureau is in compliance with the Pretoria Agreement. It urges the Ivorian parties to ensure the effective functioning of the IEC as soon as possible. "The Security Council also underscores the imperative to guarantee the independence and neutrality of Radio Television Ivoirienne (RTI). "The Security Council urges the Ivorian State authorities to facilitate, notably in the west, the return of humanitarian agencies and organization. "The Security Council will review at the beginning of March the progress made in the implementation of resolution 1633 (2005) and the decisions of the IWG.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5378 (2006) · source