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Brencick

lines on the record: 55
first: 2005-07-18
most recent: 2007-02-12
sittings or episodes: 13
sources: un-security-council

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“Justice too long delayed can become justice denied. With due recognition of the legitimate role of the army, the United States nonetheless expresses its concern that the presence of armed soldiers of the Timorese armed forces - Falintil-Forcas Armadas de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) - has served to heighten the sense of insecurity among the Timorese people. We urge the Government to ensure that the Timorese military assumes an appropriate profile and note that the United Nations police continue to have the Security Council's mandate to provide interim law enforcement and public security in East Timor. Finally, we commend the efforts that UNMIT is making to reconstitute the Timorese police as an effective police force, and we support the Secretary- General's recommendation for the strengthening of the Timorese judiciary.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“The United States urges all parties to act on the findings of the United Nations Independent Electoral Certification Team in order that free, fair and transparent elections may be held. We call on all participants to avoid violence and fully to respect legal processes in conducting the presidential and parliamentary elections this year. We reaffirm the continuing need for accountability and justice in Timor-Leste and support effective and timely implementation of the recommendations of the United Nations Independent Special Commission of Inquiry. The United States also urges that the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) take action as soon as possible to provide an expert investigation team to complete the outstanding investigations by the Serious Crimes Unit of the offences committed in 1999.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“The United States welcomes Prime Minister Ramos-Horta to the Council today, and we take positive note of his remarks this morning, including on the need for sustained engagement with and support for his country. We also thank Mr. Khare, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, for his balanced and detailed briefing on the situation in Timor-Leste, and we welcome the Secretary-General's report (S/2007/50). The United States strongly supports and encourages the efforts made by the Government and political leaders in Timor-Leste to reach a political accommodation and reconciliation. We call on them to build on their recent efforts to regain the trust of the public.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“The United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) is not a viable alternative to a permanent solution, and we, therefore, call on Morocco, Algeria and the Polisario to move beyond rhetoric to the serious work needed for the resolution of this conflict. In practical terms, we also call on the Secretary-General to examine the mechanisms and timetable for the dismantlement of MINURSO, should MINURSO continue to prove ineffective in fulfilling its mandate or the concerned parties prove unable to make substantial progress towards a political solution.”
2006-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5560 (2006) · source
“While we cannot impose a solution, we can call on all parties to engage the United Nations and each other in a spirit of flexibility and compromise. In particular, we urge Morocco to move quickly to fulfil its many promises to submit a comprehensive and credible autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara. We also urge Morocco to engage seriously in discussions with all Sahraoui people, including the Polisario. These discussions, without a predetermined agenda, could form the basis for a new, United Nations-led negotiating process. Our hope is based on the faith that all parties will exert the leadership and willingness necessary to improve their collective future and solve this dispute.”
2006-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5560 (2006) · source
“The United States has voted in favour of this resolution, but with the understanding that all parties will use the next six months to aggressively negotiate a mutually acceptable solution that brings peace, stability and 2 economic prosperity to the region in a manner consistent with the principle of self-determination for the people of Western Sahara. The United States remains concerned that the Western Sahara conflict has impeded regional integration and development for the past 30 years. A lasting resolution is long overdue. Unresolved, this humanitarian crisis leaves the Sahraoui people with a bleak and uncertain future. Further deterioration has the potential to worsen their hardship and could threaten political and economic progress in Algeria and Morocco as well.”
2006-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5560 (2006) · source
“The international community, Syria and Iran in particular, must fulfil their obligations under resolution 1701 (2006) by enforcing the embargo on illicit arms shipments. The international community and the countries in the region continue to face significant and serious challenges in moving towards the ultimate goal of a stable, secure and prosperous Middle East. But these challenges are not insurmountable. The path towards that goal remains clear: a renewed commitment to the Road Map, acceptance of Quartet principles and full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“The deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces to south Lebanon for the first time in almost 40 years demonstrates Lebanon's commitment to uphold the principles of resolution 1701 (2006). The rapid deployment of an expanded United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to Lebanon has already helped Lebanon begin to secure its own borders, facilitate the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and allow the legitimate armed forces of the democratically elected Government of Lebanon to operate throughout their territory. Resolution 1701 (2006) included a legal obligation for all States to prevent the sale or supply of arms and arms materiel into Lebanon, except when explicitly authorized by that Government or by UNIFIL.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“Following the adoption of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) in August, the international community has had an opportunity to support the people of Lebanon and the people of Israel in building a new foundation for a stable, sustainable and comprehensive peace. The United States will continue to work vigorously with all parties to promote full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) and to support the democratically elected Government of Lebanon in asserting its sovereignty and upholding its responsibility to secure its borders. In this context, we call for the immediate and unconditional release of the two Israel Defense Forces soldiers kidnapped on 12 July.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“We remain mindful of the economic and humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people. The United States continues 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, largely as a result of the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority Government's refusal to govern responsibly. The United States remains committed to assisting the Palestinian people and has committed $468 million in direct assistance to those people, including more than $275 million in humanitarian aid.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“United States and other diplomatic efforts have helped the Israeli Government and President Abbas make progress on some important immediate issues, including implementation of the Agreement on Movement and Access and improving the situation on the ground in order to rebuild confidence between the two parties. To continue progress on the Road Map requires a valid and responsible Palestinian partner. The Palestinian Authority Government must recognize Israel, renounce violence and accept previous agreements. We echo the call for the immediate and unconditional release of Corporal Shalit. The Quartet has welcomed efforts by Palestinian Authority President Abbas to form a Government committed to Quartet principles. The United States stands ready to renew engagement with and assistance to a Palestinian Authority committed to peace.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“I too thank Special Coordinator De Soto for his briefing this morning. The United States remains committed to two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. The Road Map and the principles contained therein remain the only agreed international basis on which to move forward towards that goal. The United States is committed to a diplomatic effort to engage moderate leaders, to help the Palestinians strengthen and reform their security sector and to support Israeli and Palestinian leaders in their efforts to come together and resolve differences.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“If the AU Peace and Security Council decides to extend AMIS through the end of the year, everyone, including the Government of National Unity, must do everything possible to support it. This includes immediately implementing resolution 1706 (2006), which calls for robust assistance to AMIS. The Council agreed that the transition of AMIS to a United Nations operation is the best option for all. We will circulate a draft presidential statement this afternoon, whose purpose is to allow the Council to speak for the international community with one strong clear voice, and to say to the Government of National Unity, "Work with us, because the situation in Darfur cannot stand".”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“How many people need to describe the horror of the situation in Darfur, and how much worse must the situation become, before the Government of National Unity gets the message? The adoption of resolution 1706 (2006) was a first step. The second and more crucial step is implementing it. Rather than assuming its responsibility, the Government of National Unity has indicated that it will take a step backwards by forcing the expulsion of the troops of the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) by the end of this month, leaving a vacuum in Darfur for the Government of National Unity to fill with its own troops. We must support the African Union (AU) and AMIS at this critical point in maintaining their key role in addressing the Darfur crisis and the suffering of the people.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“We have already heard Jan Egeland, Under- Secretary-General of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, describe the situation in Darfur as a man-made catastrophe of an unprecedented scale, which, he said, would get even worse if a political solution were not reached imminently. We have also read remarks from Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, that Darfur is on the verge of a terrible disaster and a humanitarian catastrophe if the Government of National Unity does not allow United Nations forces into region. Now, we have just heard the same assessment from the Secretary-General himself. Aid agencies have consistently asserted that their work is impossible without a United Nations force on the ground to provide them with needed security.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“That raises the question, of course, of where its representatives were when the Council invited them to our meeting on 28 August in which we made clear to the Government of National Unity our concern about the situation in Darfur, our conviction that outside assistance is essential and our desire to work with the Government of National Unity to achieve a satisfactory outcome. In his whole lengthy intervention today, the one critical point that Sudanese charge d'affaires left out was a stated commitment by the Government of National Unity to address the humanitarian situation - the suffering of the people of Darfur - by consenting to the deployment of United Nations forces and by cooperating with the implementation of resolution 1706 (2006).”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“Mr. Brencick: (United States of America): I, too, would like to thank the Secretary-General for his sobering - even alarming - briefing today. His call for urgent action to address the crisis in Darfur should resonate all the way from this Chamber to the presidential palace in Khartoum. We also welcome the presence and participation of the representatives of the League of Arab States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference. The Sudan - according to the charge d'affaires today - is always open to dialogue with the Council.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“It is also clear, however, that we can and should do more. As we once again reaffirm our commitment to strengthening and reinforcing the protection of civilians in armed conflict, let us ensure that our words and intentions become action.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“United Nations peacekeeping and assistance missions, together with support from non-governmental organizations, must help to ensure that civilians in those regions are not denied the dividends of peace. We are encouraged that the Security Council has been more consistent in addressing the regional dimensions of civilian protection. Resolution 1674 (2006) and recent mandates have highlighted the key issues that affect civilians in armed conflict, including the deliberate targeting of civilians, forced displacement, sexual exploitation and abuse, gender- based violence, the recruitment and use of child soldiers in violation of international law, the need for unimpeded access by humanitarian personnel to civilians in need of assistance, and the need to promote the safety of United Nations and associated humanitarian personnel.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“In addition, humanitarian workers and peacekeepers have been increasingly targeted. That continuing insecurity has a direct and detrimental impact on the international community's ability to deliver assistance and provide basic services for the victims of the conflict. The situation in Darfur well illustrates the urgent role that States must play to safeguard civilians, including those who are internally displaced. It is also important to reiterate that internally displaced civilians living in camps are not always protected from serious human rights violations. Several other countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, face delicate situations of transition where serious protection challenges exist.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“Demonstrated disregard for the rule of law, human rights, and basic democratic values, such as freedom, equality, transparency and the holding of free and fair elections, are all clear indications that political unrest may be festering. We are all aware of countries exhibiting those traits. What we as a Council choose to do about it in its earliest stages can make the difference between life and death for countless innocents. Let me now turn to some specific cases of concern cited today. We continue to be gravely concerned about the ongoing crisis in Darfur, and especially about the impact of the conflict on civilians in that region. While in some areas the scale of violence has decreased, civilians continue to be directly targeted and more than 2 million remain displaced.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“Nations emerging from conflict need our strong support in order to become fully functioning democratic societies, but we must also be cautious that they do not become completely dependent on the international community. For it is a fact that the primary responsibility for protecting civilians lies with those nations and their Governments, and international efforts should only complement such Government efforts. Protecting civilians from the devastating effects of armed conflict depends largely not on what we do or say here, but on what Governments themselves do to protect their own people. We must also continue to focus our efforts on the prevention of conflict itself. Civilians are now the major category of casualties in conflict worldwide. Even more critical are the signs that an unrepresentative and corrupt Government is in place.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“This Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security; as part of that, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations has currently been directed to support 18 peacekeeping and political missions where conflict has erupted. Many of those peacekeeping operations now have as part of their mandate the protection of civilians under imminent threat of violence. In those situations of violent conflict, an important part of protecting civilian populations is to work quickly and efficiently to repair the damage already done and to do everything Within our means to ensure that such conflict does not occur again.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“We, too, thank Under-Secretary-General Egeland for his usual insightful and impassioned presentation to this Council. In April of this year, the Council produced a thoughtful and comprehensive resolution recognizing the threats faced by civilians in armed conflict and condemning all acts of violence committed against unarmed and vulnerable populations in violation of applicable international law. In particular, resolution 1674 (2006) noted the dangers faced by women, children, refugees and internally displaced persons, who are all especially at risk in conflict. Resolution 1674 (2006) goes on to call for greater protection and appropriate assistance in order to address the needs of all affected civilian populations. Unfortunately, the world continues to be plagued by multiple violent conflicts.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“Ahtisaari, particularly on the issues most critical to Kosovo's long-term stability, such as decentralization and the rights of minorities. We urge both sides to be realistic about the outcome of the status process. I would only repeat what the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Saren Jessen-Petersen, just said: there will be no return to the Kosovo of the pre-1999 situation, no partition of Kosovo and no union of Kosovo with any other - or part of any other - country. Kosovo must remain multi-ethnic, and a settlement must be acceptable to the people of Kosovo. Finally, all possible efforts must, in our view, be made to achieve a negotiated settlement in the course of 2006. Further delay would prolong instability, as just noted by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“We note that Belgrade has important responsibilities to help improve the situation in Kosovo as well. In particular, Belgrade can cease obstructing Kosovo Serbs from participating in Kosovo's institutions. Participating in those institutions will allow Kosovo Serbs to advocate their own interests most effectively. The implementation of standards must continue after Kosovo's status is determined. Full implementation of the standards will be an important part of Kosovo's long-term democratic development and of its future integration into Europe. We continue to support Martti Ahtisaari, the Secretary-General's Special Envoy, leading the Kosovo status process. We look forward to his consultations with the Security Council this summer. The United States calls on both sides to engage seriously and constructively with Mr.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“We recognize, however, that more work needs to be done, particularly in the short term, to build confidence among Kosovo's minorities. This is critical while negotiations on Kosovo's future status are under way. Symbolic overtures are important, but we also need to see more results on the ground. Kosovo's leaders must continue to demonstrate, through their actions, a commitment to reconciliation and an ability to govern effectively. The first steps are encouraging, but the Kosovo Government needs to maintain this momentum. We welcome the decline in potential ethnically- motivated crimes, as reported recently by UNMIK. We urge leaders of all groups to condemn all violence and to vigorously prosecute acts perpetrated against ethnic minorities. We also urge leaders to refrain from alleging ethnic motives for crimes until facts are known.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“We, together with other members, welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jessen Petersen, back to the Council and thank him for his encouraging report on progress in Kosovo. He has done an outstanding and exemplary job in his position in the leadership of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We regret his departure on 30 June, but wish him all the best in his future endeavours. We welcome the progress that the Special Representative has documented in Kosovo. In particular, the United States congratulates Kosovo's President Sejdiu and Prime Minister Ceku on for their bold calls for ethnic reconciliation and for actions taken to improve the lives of Kosovo's minority communities.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“In that context, and given the very recent unrest and violence and lingering fears of perhaps more, and despite the current calm, we do not believe that the proposed follow-on plan for a post-UNOTIL special political mission, however well thought out, is, at this point, timely. My delegation suggests that the Security Council consider and approve a simple one month rollover of the existing mandate of the UNOT IL mission until 20 June. This one-month extension will give the situation in East Timor fully enough time to settle and will allow Council members to get a better idea of exactly what may be needed in any follow-on mission and discuss how best to provide it.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“We welcome as well the presence of Foreign Minister Ramos-Horta with us today and appreciate the briefing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Hasegawa, and his continuing efforts to build a lasting peace and the basis for sustainable development in Timor-Leste. We are, like others around this table, concerned by recent developments in Timor-Leste. We urge all parties to settle their disagreements by peaceful dialogue, to protect the lives and property of all persons in Timor-Leste and to maintain strict adherence to the Constitution and laws.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“As other Council members have noted, we are following closely the efforts to reinvigorate the collaborative approach of the United Nations to meeting the needs of internally displaced persons through the designation of agencies as cluster leads for various sectors. Such reform is long overdue. I would like to note, however, our concern that UNHCR work to ensure that its involvement with internally displaced persons not detract in any way from its mission to assist refugees. We look forward to continuing to work with the Office of the High Commissioner in order to improve the United Nations response to humanitarian crises, including greater accountability in its work.”
2006-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5353 (2006) · source
“My delegation too would like to thank High Commissioner Guterres for his incisive and forceful briefing this morning. We believe that he is off to a very strong start in his very challenging position; rather than add to those challenges by lengthening the daunting list of good questions already posed by my colleagues, I will confine myself to a few remarks. The United States is a strong supporter of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the multilateral approach to serving refugees. We rely heavily on UNHCR to ensure that the protection and assistance needs of refugees are met, in coordination with other United Nations, international and non-governmental organization partners in the field. For that reason, we plan to continue our generous financial support for the work of UNHCR.”
2006-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5353 (2006) · source
“We share the hope expressed by other members that the Secretariat will soon brief Council members on the comprehensive report prepared last June by the United Nations Commission of Experts. Finally, we are encouraged by the seriousness and diligence with which members of the bilateral Commission for Truth and Friendship have begun their work. We look forward to further progress and are hopeful that the Commission will pursue its work in a way that generates full confidence in its conclusions' and is transparent, holding public hearings, naming the names of perpetrators, protecting witness confidentiality and involving the international community.”
2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source
“We will be working to ensure that such international assistance is continued, to help East Timor in its process of nation- building and reconciliation. The United Nations recommendations for assistance to East Timor's first post-independence elections, expected to be held next year, illustrate how the United Nations can continue to be helpful while fully respecting East Timor's sovereignty. We fully support the provision of such assistance by the United Nations Electoral Assistance Division to help the Government of East Timor set the stage for free and fair elections and to further advance a young nation's democratic development. We strongly support a credible process to determine accountability for the crimes against humanity committed in East Timor in 1999.”
2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source
“We congratulate them on their achievements. The various United Nations missions to East Timor have been good models for peacekeeping and for post-conflict peacebuilding efforts. They have come in when they were needed, performed what they were set up to do and ended when the need for them had passed. UNOTIL is scheduled to complete the job it was created to do, and we believe it should end when its mandate expires in May 2006. We recognize, however, that formidable challenges for East Timor remain. Ending UNOTIL does not mean, and should not mean, ending assistance to Timor, since the United Nations Development Programme, the World Bank and a variety of bilateral donors can and should continue to provide advice and assistance to the Government of East Timor.”
2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source
“The delegation of the United States welcomes the participation of His Excellency President Gusmao and Foreign Minister Ramos-Horta in today's important meeting. We thank the President for his presentation as well as his efforts to consolidate democracy, peace and justice in his country. We also thank Special Representative Hasegawa for his report and for his personal efforts to consolidate peace and stability in East Timor. He and his colleagues in the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) are doing excellent work in East Timor. As other members have noted, the report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/24), along with the recommendations of the recent United Nations electoral assistance needs assessment mission for East Timor, underline the significant strides that have been made by the Government and the people.”
2006-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5351 (2006) · source
“We also agree with the Secretary-General, who has drawn attention to the wealth of lessons for future peacekeeping operations provided by UNAMSIL's experience. We welcome the focus on closer cooperation among regional peacekeeping operations, among other fresh approaches to peacekeeping. Innovation will be part of UNAMSIL's proud legacy, and in this regard we note the essential security support and other assistance provided by UNAMSIL to the Special Court in Sierra Leone. We are very pleased that the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) will be continuing to provide the security the Court needs as it winds up its work. Finally, we commend Special Representative Mwakawago and the entire United Nations team for UNAMSIL's very well-planned, well-balanced and well-executed drawdown and completion strategy.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“It is highly appropriate today, as the Peacebuilding Commission has been created by the General Assembly and by this body, for us to have this discussion. With the establishment of UNIOSIL and with donations from many quarters around the world, the international community has underscored that it is, and will remain, part of this rebuilding process. Myriad challenges remain, of course. These include the consolidation of democratic institutions, improvement of human rights practices and a transformation of the economy. Better governance, greater transparency and more inclusive policies by the Government will be especially critical for building on the current peace in Sierra Leone. We look forward to working with the United Nations and with Sierra Leone to help it help itself during this important phase.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“The successful end of any peacekeeping operation, especially one that, just a few years ago, was the largest peacekeeping operation in the world, is truly a momentous occasion. My Government is pleased to join others today in congratulating UNAMSIL on the completion of its long and exceedingly difficult mission. Despite the problems, the Sierra Leone of today is, thanks to UNAMSIL, an altogether different and far more hopeful place than it was during the war- torn decade of the 1990s. We salute all those who have participated in and supported UNAMSIL over the past six years for the many accomplishments that have taken place in that country since the Lome Peace Agreement. While the time for peacekeeping is over, the time for peacebuilding is at hand.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“My delegation would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mwakawago for his final briefing to the Council and to express deep appreciation for his dedicated service. We also salute Force Commander Major-General Akram, Police Commissioner Benzu and all the civilian and military personnel of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), past and present, for their successful mission. Finally, looking ahead, we congratulate Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Victor da Silva Angelo on his well-deserved appointment as the new Executive Representative for the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL).”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“The tenth anniversary of the tragedy of Srebrenica has already passed and the tenth anniversary of Dayton is next week, so further delay is unacceptable.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“Constitutional reform is the next great challenge for the people of Bosnia, and we will support their efforts to eliminate duplicative governmental structures, to break down ethnic and political divisions and to build a sustainable State. Bosnia and Herzegovina has taken some notable steps on International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) cooperation, as has been noted. But critical deficiencies remain. As called for in numerous Security Council resolutions, all persons indicted by the ICTY must be arrested and surrendered to the court in The Hague, particularly Karadzic and Mladic. Close to 10 years after the end of the war, it is long past time to resolve this issue at last and put it to rest.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“As a result of these reforms and others, Bosnia and Herzegovina has received approval from the European Union to begin negotiating its stabilization and association agreement and has also met important criteria, as has been noted, for participation in NATO's Partnership for Peace. I want to emphasize that most of these reforms have occurred during High Representative Ashdown's tenure in office and were accomplished in large measure, in our view, due to his tireless support for and dedication to the reform process in Bosnia. Another area where we have seen progress and where we want to encourage more is on constitutional reform, and in this I agree fully with what Lord Ashdown has said.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“I offer special thanks to High Representative Ashdown for his insightful briefing to the Council this morning. In the 10 years since the end of the war and the signing of the Dayton Accords, the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina have accomplished a great deal, as Lord Ashdown has pointed out. Their country is today a land at peace. Over 1 million refugees have returned to their homes. Significant progress is being made on strengthening or creating State institutions, including the establishment of a State Border Service, a State Investigation and Protection Agency and a national intelligence service, as well as in reaching agreement on a process to reform national police structures.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“This is yet another example of Syria interfering in Lebanon. The Syrian Government is signalling, not only to the Lebanese but to the rest of the world, that it is still trying to call the shots there.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“Although we welcome legitimate efforts to interdict illicit trade and the movement of terrorists and their assets, the severity of that effort clearly illustrates an ulterior motive on the part of the Syrians. This is clearly an attempt by the Syrian Government to strangle the economy of Lebanon by impeding trade across their border, which is Lebanon's gateway to the rest of the Arab world and a means of continuing to interfere in Lebanese affairs. The situation underscores the need for the two Governments to establish normal and sovereign relations between themselves in order to resolve problems such as this. At the same time, this is an issue that is affecting Lebanon's trade with other Arab nations, and we would expect that they would also make their views known to the Lebanese and Syrian Governments.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“However, overall Palestinian performance in confronting terrorism has been far from satisfactory, and this must remain an area of concern for us. Turning to the situation in Lebanon, we urge the new Lebanese Government to move towards full implementation of resolution 1559 (2004), including militia disarmament. Our position on Hizbullah has not changed. It is a designated foreign terrorist organization and cannot play a role as a legitimate political actor until it renounces violence and disarms. The recent violent events initiated by Hizbullah along the Blue Line on 29 June and 12 July underscore the danger that this militia poses to international peace and security. We are also deeply concerned about Syria's closure of its border with Lebanon.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“Disengagement holds the potential to reinvigorate the road map and to realize genuine progress towards peace. We believe that the road map and existing mechanisms, including the Quartet, are the best avenues for moving the parties forward. Everyone here supports the road map, and the Council has specifically endorsed it. A central challenge to be addressed between now and mid-August remains improving the security situation and creating conditions that will be conducive to the success of the disengagement plan. President Abbas has taken some concrete steps towards security reform, which we encourage. He has made clear that he will hold his security chiefs accountable for their performance in halting attacks on Israelis.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“Progress on the road map and moving towards that vision of two States living in peace and security cannot be achieved by rhetoric and blame. Right now, the focus of our efforts, as well as those of the international community, should be on working towards the successful implementation of the Gaza disengagement plan. United States Security Coordinator William Ward has been on the ground since 9 March to assist in reforming the security services and to coordinate international assistance in the area. The Quartet's Special Envoy, James Wolfensohn, has identified six short-term and three longer-term challenges to economic recovery and is working closely with the parties on those issues. Overall, progress has been made, but much work needs to be done to ensure that this complex operation is a success.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“My delegation thanks Special Coordinator Alvaro de Soto for his informative briefing and wishes him every success in his challenging new mission. The United States reiterates its serious concerns regarding the challenges faced by the international community and by the parties in bringing about a more peaceful, prosperous and democratic Middle East. With respect to the Israeli-Palestinian situation, it has been three years since President Bush put forward his vision of two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. Since then, a strong international consensus has developed behind that vision and behind the road map for peace designed to achieve that vision. Both parties have clear obligations under that roadmap.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source