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first: 2005-05-26
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“We truly believe that further progress can be achieved, building upon this year's positive experience under the able leadership of the Chinese delegation. Moreover, there are a few practical ideas that will be further discussed in the Informal Working Group. I would like to invite all my colleagues to join the efforts to further improve the work on the preparation of the introduction.”
2007-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5769 (2007) · source
“President, the technical and procedural aspects of the preparation of the annual report, as you mentioned, are covered in section XI of the annex to the note by the President of the Security Council of 19 July 2006 (S/2006/507), which contains language recollected from previous Security Council documents. In our view, this provides very useful guidance. However, we believe we need to go further in our efforts in this regard and concentrate more on the substance of the report and on key political messages about the important work of the Security Council. Also, as the current Chairman of the Security Council's Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, I would like to take this opportunity to invite all colleagues to join forces and to redouble their efforts in this very important area.”
2007-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5769 (2007) · source
“That is a logical 2 reflection of the increased role and involvement of the Security Council in addressing threats and challenges to international peace and security. We are convinced that this should also go hand in hand with an increase in the Security Council's relevance, authority and effectiveness. All of these things are closely connected with how the Security Council's work is perceived and understood on the outside - first and foremost within the General Assembly, of course. In that context, Slovakia strongly believes that the Security Council's annual report to the General Assembly is a very important document and should by no means be just a routine exercise of an administrative or statistical nature. Mr.”
2007-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5769 (2007) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express my delegation's appreciation to the delegation of China for its efforts in preparing the introduction to this year's Security Council report to the General Assembly. We are very grateful to the Chinese delegation for its hard work, high degree of professionalism and very constructive approach. In this context, Slovakia is pleased to say that we see this year's introduction to the annual report as a solid text that reflects well the complex and wide-ranging work of the Security Council. Let me also express our thanks to the Secretariat for its hard work throughout the year in making sure that the entire annual report contains all the necessary facts and data. In recent years, we have been experiencing an increase in the number of Security Council agenda items, meetings and decisions.”
2007-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5769 (2007) · source
“We would therefore like to join the call of the Secretary-General, addressed to all the stakeholders of the peace process and in particular to the Government of C6te d'Ivoire, not to waste this unique opportunity for the country and the Ivorian people. Finally, we welcome the appointment of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for C6te d'Ivoire, Ambassador Choi, and wish him every success. Last but not least, we thank the French delegation for presenting the draft press statement and we think it is a very good outcome of today's discussion.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“We have also noted some worrying information in that regard in the recent report of the group of experts for the sanctions regime in C6te d'Ivoire. We believe that close cooperation between the Council and the Ivorian authorities in that respect will continue in that field as well and that the available measures will be fully implemented in order to promote stability in the country. Taking into account the circumstances on the ground, we would like to express our continued support for the presence of impartial forces in C6te d'Ivoire within their current mandate and troop levels. C6te d'Ivoire faces a unique opportunity to embark on a new era of regained stability, security and prosperity.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“On the contrary, the unification and restructuring of the Ivorian security sector are also important for national reconciliation, the reunification of the country, and the effective exercise of State authority throughout the country, in particular in the volatile East and West. Last but not least, we are disappointed that the improved political climate has not been truly reflected in the everyday life of the Ivorian people, in particular in the field of human rights, which continue to be violated in the country. The security situation also continues to be extremely fragile, the attack on Prime Minister Soro's plane being the most blatant but not the only example. In addition, the continued presence of militias poses a constant and very serious threat to the prospects for peace and stability in Cote d'Ivoire.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“Significant delays in the implementation of the Ouagadougou Agreement, as described in the report of the Secretary-General, are truly worrying. In that respect, we agree with the Facilitator's suggestion, also endorsed by the Secretary-General, that establishing certain realistic timelines and benchmarks for the implementation of the Ouagadougou Agreement could serve as a useful and needed impetus for the peace process. We are particularly concerned about the limited progress in the unification and restructuring of the Ivorian armed forces. On numerous occasions, we have witnessed how crucial the integration and reform of security forces are to ensuring sustainable security in post-conflict environments. Cote d'Ivoire is no exception.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“We welcome the fact that the implementation of the Ouagadougou Agreement continues to enjoy broad support in cote d'Ivoire, including on the part of the opposition. It is important to maintain and promote that wide support through concrete progress and tangible results in implementing the Agreement in the run-up to the elections. The credibility of the electoral process will be absolutely crucial to the success of the elections and the stability of post-electoral development in C6te d'Ivoire. Yet, that credibility can he achieved only through a truly inclusive process allowing for the equal, free and fair participation of and competition among all political forces. Despite positive developments in Cote d'Ivoire after the signing of the Ouagadougou Agreement, we are concerned that the process has begun to lose momentum.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“We would like to thank the Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso, Mr. Bassole, for his statement and to express our appreciation to Burkina Faso, and in particular to President Compaore for his facilitation of the peace process in C6te d'Ivoire, which has been very instrumental in bringing the peace process back on track. We also thank acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General Abou Moussa for his briefing and the Secretary-General for his fourteenth progress report on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI). Thirdly, we would like to commend the Ivorian stakeholders for their efforts so far, which have registered some progress after a long period of political stalemate, accompanied by insecurity and the suffering of the Ivorian people.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“Only such an approach can effectively prevent further outflow of people and enable Iraqi refugees and displaced persons to return to their homes. Finally, we also would like to join others in wishing the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General all the success in his new mission.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to underline that it is important that all possible efforts be undertaken to address the increasing humanitarian suffering of a large number of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons. Appropriate measures are also needed to alleviate the heavy burden carried by neighbouring countries, in particular Jordan and Syria, in this connection. The role and activities of such bodies as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Organization for Migration remain important and highly required. However, here again - and especially in this particular case - we see how imperative it is to promote successful national dialogue in the reconciliation among all constituencies and communities in Iraq.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“At the same time, we continue to believe that the active engagement and full responsibility of the Government of Iraq in the process of transition and stabilization remain decisive. To put it simply, the Iraqi ownership of this process is truly fundamental. Without it, it will be difficult to succeed in tackling the many challenges faced by this country and its people. In this regard, we strongly encourage the Government of Iraq, together with all relevant parties and leaders in the country, to make substantial progress on the promotion of political compromise and genuine national reconciliation. It is imperative to act responsibly and work across ethnic, sectarian and political divides.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“We fully share the View that the regional actors, mainly Iraq's immediate neighbours, could and should play a more active role in promoting Iraq's peace and stability. That would benefit not only Iraq, but also its neighbours in turn, as well as the wider region. We agree with Mr. Pascoe that constructive regional engagement and contributions to the success of Iraq's stabilization remain instrumental and are in the interest of all Iraq's neighbours. We are therefore looking forward to the next expanded meeting of Iraq's neighbours, to be held in Istanbul early next month. We hope that meeting will further enhance a process of regional confidence-building through concrete dialogue and practical cooperation.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“In this regard, Slovakia also reaffirms its unambiguous support for an active United Nations engagement and role in implementing the International Compact with Iraq. We are encouraged by the conclusions of the mid-year progress report, which highlighted significant achievements in many sectors despite the difficult security situation. We also welcome the establishment of the Compact secretariat as an agency of the Government of Iraq, which will facilitate the practical implementation of Compact plans and activities on the ground. As a member of the European Union (EU), Slovakia expresses its readiness to participate actively and constructively in common EU efforts to promote and implement Compact priorities.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Slovakia supports a strong United Nations presence and expanded mandate in Iraq to help that country in its transition towards stability, democracy, the rule of law and economic prosperity. We are convinced that increased United Nations assistance, strengthened presence and expanded role will make possible further advances in genuine political dialogue, national reconciliation, economic reform, respect for human rights and the rule of law in the country. We hope the Iraqi leadership will use this assistance to achieve a sustainable solution to the crisis in Iraq. I would like to use this opportunity to reaffirm my country's support for a secure, stable, democratic and prosperous Iraq and to reiterate our commitments to this goal.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“It remains a source of our constant concern. We strongly condemn all those acts of violence and call for additional efforts and measures to improve the security situation, the protection of civilians and the overall humanitarian conditions, which are truly alarming, as we heard in the briefing by Mr. Pascoe. Nevertheless, encouraging developments and initiatives have been taking place at national, regional and international levels recently. We believe that those concerted efforts are vital in assisting Iraq to bring about stability, security and prosperity in the country. In this respect, the unanimous adoption of Security Council resolution 1770 (2007) in August, renewing and extending the mandate of UNAMI, is a significant and welcome step.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“I would like to join the previous speakers in thanking Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing. I also take this opportunity to extend our thanks to Mr. Ashraf Qazi for the outstanding work he has done in and for Iraq in his previous capacity of Special Representative for Iraq, as well as to all involved staff of the United Nations and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). I also thank United States Ambassador Khalilzad for his report on behalf of the countries making up the Multinational Force, among them my own country, Slovakia. As we have heard in the briefing, Iraq continues to face many challenges, with the security situation on the ground remaining highly complex. We regret and deplore the continuing high level of violence in Iraq and its devastating effects on almost every aspect of life.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“We strongly support the role and efforts of the regional partners in helping to find ways for Burma to respond to the situation and achieve a sustainable, peaceful, democratic and political solution to the crisis. While reiterating our full support for the role and good offices of the Secretary-General and his envoy Mr. Gambari, we believe that the Security Council must also take appropriate steps to tackle the situation by considering a strategy that might help to facilitate national reconciliation and a genuine transition to democracy in Burma.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“For decades the military regime has waged a war against ethnic groups in which its security forces have razed villages, raped women and killed civilians, causing hundreds of thousands of people from Burma to seek refuge in neighbouring countries. We fear that if the violence and gross human rights violations continue, the situation in Burma might turn into a major and dangerous intra-State conflict with dire and unpredictable consequences for the whole region. In that regard we reaffirm our call to the Government of Burma to cooperate fully with the United Nations, to address the political and humanitarian situation in the country and to implement the recommendations of the Secretary- General, as presented by Mr. Gambari, and the provisions of the road map of transition to democracy.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“Slovakia calls on the authorities of Burma to immediately cease all hostilities and human rights abuses against its own citizens, to free the arrested demonstrators and all prisoners of conscience, including the democracy leader and Nobel Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, and to commence a broad- based and all-inclusive process of political transformation and national reconciliation while respecting the multi-ethnic and multireligious nature of its society. Burma has an appalling human rights record that includes the use of child soldiers and forced labour, torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“We condemn the violent and repressive action of the military leaders in Myanmar against the peaceful civil demonstrations which began last month in response to the escalating tensions, human rights violations and the deteriorating humanitarian and social situation in that country. We are shocked and dismayed by the reports of death and serious injuries among the protesters and are deeply concerned about the fate of hundreds of activists and ordinary people who have been detained or are missing.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Gambari for his briefing and observations on his recent visit to Burma. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and to express our strong support for his continued good offices and efforts towards promoting democracy and reconciliation in Burma. We encourage him to remain vigorously engaged in that process and the Government of Burma to use that assistance and window of opportunity, as the Secretary- General put it, to take bold action towards democratic change in the country. Slovakia is concerned about the deterioration of the situation in Burma.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“We support the democratically and legitimately elected Government of Lebanon. We believe that its legitimacy must not be challenged. The mandate it received from the Lebanese people to lead the country in the 2005 democratic elections must be fully respected by all. We urge all actors inside and outside the country to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Lebanon, as well as to stop foreign interference without delay. In that regard, we believe that the international community must do everything possible to assist Lebanon to achieve a comprehensive and sustainable solution through the full implementation of resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1701 (2006). Those resolutions must be respected and fully implemented by all the relevant actors in the region and inside the country.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“Briefly turning to Lebanon now, we remain deeply concerned about the continuing instability and political deadlock, which have paralysed the country and are hampering the process of reconciliation and reconstruction. We call upon all parties in Lebanon to resume the national dialogue and to assume their responsibility for bringing about lasting peace in the country, in the interest of the entire Lebanese population. We consider the forthcoming presidential elections to be a key moment in the process of normalization and stabilization of the political situation in Lebanon. It is important to ensure that the elections are conducted in a calm and constitutional manner that leads to the election of a President and to the consolidation of the democratic institutions in the country.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“At the same time we strongly condemn the rocket attacks launched from Gaza against Israeli civilian targets and populations. We reiterate our call for an immediate end to violence by Palestinian factions and to attacks on Israel, as well as for the release of the abducted Israeli soldier, Corporal Shalit. As for Israel, we believe it has the right of self- defence against terrorism and its perpetrators. Although we understand its anxiety over the safety and well- being of its citizens, we stress that Israel's measures and responses must always be proportionate and respectful of international law, including as regards the protection of civilians.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“Our support was personally reaffirmed by my Foreign Minister, Mr. Jan Kubis, during his visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories at the beginning of July. As far as the situation on the ground is concerned, it is of the utmost importance not to forget the continuing critical humanitarian situation, which first and foremost affects the people of Gaza. We must not abandon them. It is imperative to work to find ways to open border crossings in order to allow humanitarian and commercial flows in and out of Gaza. In that regard, we also call upon Hamas to end its illegal actions in Gaza, which are outside the rule of law and the framework of the Palestinian Authority, which we consider the sole representative of the Palestinian people.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“Israel's initial release of a group of Palestinian prisoners and detainees and the partial transfer of withheld Palestinian tax and custom revenues are concrete examples of such actions and are welcome vital steps forward. However, we also reiterate our call on Israel to complete the release of the remaining and future Palestinian funds, to release the Palestinian legislators in its custody and to continue to meet its further Road Map commitments, which will support progress in the peace process. As for the Palestinian side, we reiterate our support for President Mahmoud Abbas and the measures he has undertaken aimed at bringing the situation in the Palestinian territories under control and restoring law and order. We also support the Palestinian Government under the premiership of Mr. Salam Fayyad.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“In addition to the previously mentioned multilateral efforts and diplomatic initiatives, we also stress the need to continue in direct and meaningful political dialogue and meetings between Israeli Prime Minister Olmert and Palestinian President Abbas, which are, in our view, key to further progress in achieving the two-State solution, Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace. We welcome their meeting yesterday in Jerusalem and hope that such contacts will now become regular and that both leaders will seize and further enhance this positive momentum through concrete and immediate action, including confidence- building measures.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“In this regard, we welcome and support President Bush's call for an international meeting this autumn in order to move forward the peace process in the Middle East. We also believe that the Arab Peace Initiative retains its importance as a major element for success in resolving the Middle East dispute. We hope that the engagement between the Arab League countries and Israel, as represented, among others, by the recent historic visit of the ministers for foreign affairs of Egypt and Jordan to Israel on 25 July, will bring concrete positive results towards this end.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“The results of his latest visit on 24 and 25 July and the visit of United States Secretary of State Rice on 1 August to the region, which involved meetings held with Israeli and Palestinian representatives, are encouraging. We are looking forward to their expected follow-up. I would like to use this opportunity to reaffirm our full support to a settlement of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict that is just, comprehensive and lasting and based on all relevant Security Council resolutions, Road Map goals and principles, and negotiations between the two sides. We believe that the international community must mobilize and intensify its efforts to help the parties to achieve this kind of solution as soon as possible in the interest of regional and global peace and security.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“I wish to start with welcoming last month's Quartet statement, which accurately reflects the complex situation on the ground and provides, in our opinion, vital ideas on how to proceed further and enhance the prospects for peace in the region. We are convinced that the Quartet represents the most appropriate mechanism for advancing the peace process and we are looking forward to its next meeting here in New York next month and its continuing full engagement. We also welcome and support the appointment of Mr. Tony Blair as the Quartet Representative. We see this nomination as yet another practical step in enhancing the ongoing peace efforts in the region.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“I would like to join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Williams for his excellent briefing on the situation in the region. We thank him for his outstanding work and wish him every success in his new position. Slovakia fully aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered shortly by the Permanent Representative of Portugal on behalf of the European Union, and since we also share the evaluation of the situation and observations of Mr. Williams, I wish to limit my statement to the following remarks. As we heard in the briefing, in the past few months we have witnessed several key diplomatic moves, important initiatives and developments concerning the Israeli-Palestinian dispute that we hope will significantly contribute to fostering the peace process in the region and overcoming previous impasses.”
2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736 (2007) · source
“Finally, we call on all parties in the Sudan to facilitate an expeditious deployment of the hybrid forces and to fully cooperate with the international community for achieving a lasting and sustainable solution to the Darfur crisis.”
2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source
“Slovakia is one the sponsors of this resolution and welcomes its unanimous adoption by the Security Council. We believe that reflects the firm commitment of the international community to resolve the Darfur crisis as a matter of priority. Slovakia has been following with great concern the tragedy in Darfur and the suffering of the civilian population, especially women and children. We believe that this unprecedented humanitarian crisis with grave regional consequences should come to an end as soon as possible. The adoption of this resolution is, in our view, a vital step forward in this direction. We are particularly pleased that this resolution also reflects the new partnership between the African Union and the United Nations, which we believe will be crucial for the future success of the hybrid operation.”
2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source
“This all underlines the importance of today's thematic debate on natural resources, further supports the shift concerning natural resources and conflict from country-specific treatment to thematic consideration by the Security Council and points to the need for a more integrated role of the Council in this field and a more coherent United Nations approach. To conclude, we support the draft presidential statement prepared by the Belgian presidency, and we support further Security Council discussion on natural resources and conflict and on ways of improving the United Nations response in this respect.”
2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source
“Much more attention needs to be paid to cross- border smuggling and trade in natural resources. International mechanisms, such as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme or the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, should be further promoted. There is another important question: the impunity of those responsible for looting minerals from resource-rich countries. These individuals should be prosecuted alongside those who are being brought to justice for major violations of human rights or international humanitarian law.”
2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source
“Sanctions can be instrumental in limiting the scope of a conflict and maintaining and restoring peace and stability. At the same time, sanctions should be utilized with much more prudence so as not to further degrade the humanitarian conditions of the victims of the conflict. In the field of individual sanctions more should be done to target those who benefit from the illegal exploitation of natural resources. There is also scope for doing more to improve the effectiveness of sanctions regimes. Let us in this regard recall the valuable work performed by the working group on general issues of sanctions. Last, but not least, the international community as a whole, and neighbouring countries in particular, have a crucial role to play in ensuring that resources are not used to sustain intra-State wars, or even begin wars.”
2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source
“In that regard, it will be important for the Peacebuilding Commission to pay special attention to the issue of natural resources in its efforts to manage post-conflict situations. Through resolution 1625 (2005), the Security Council has already reaffirmed its determination to take action against the illegal exploitation of, and trafficking in, natural resources and high-value commodities in areas where it contributes to the outbreak, escalation or continuation of armed conflict. In that regard, the Security Council should closely monitor and analyse the role of resources in conflicts that are on the agenda of the Council and take the necessary action. One of the crucial areas of the Security Council's responsibility in this field is related to the implementation of sanctions regimes.”
2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source
“Therefore, issues like democracy, good governance, the rule of law, transparency and fair distribution of revenues and security-sector reform are inextricably linked to the problem we are discussing today. It is especially important that in post-conflict States resources are transformed into a positive tool that can be used to encourage peace and stability and to contribute to development and post-conflict recovery. In that regard, we believe that peacebuilding initiatives should address the reform of resource management at an early stage in post-conflict situations and peacebuilding. The management of resources must be more transparent, efficient and equitable, and subject to both the rule of law and good governance.”
2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source
“Natural resources can also cause a relapse into conflict in situations where the post- conflict management of natural resources is not addressed properly. Illegal exploitation deprives the population of affected States of the wealth that belongs to them. It is no coincidence that, after years of plundering, post-conflict countries like Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Liberia are among to the most impoverished nations in the world. It would be too simplistic to see the problem of the illegal exploitation of natural resources as a separate or isolated issue. We have witnessed a number of conflicts where the absence of the rule of law, the presence of undemocratic and unaccountable Governments and weak security services have helped the illegal exploitation of natural resources to flourish.”
2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source
“Let me express our appreciation to Belgium for putting the theme of natural resources and conflict before the Security Council for consideration. We believe that this issue is relevant and important to the work of the Security Council in dealing with various conflicts and post- conflict situations. My delegation aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later on by the representative of Germany on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. Let me add a few additional comments that my delegation considers it important to underline. It has been well documented in various Security Council resolutions and through various existing commodity-based sanctions regimes that natural resources often play a role in causing, or even further fuelling, conflicts.”
2007-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5705 (2007) · source
“Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank and pay tribute to all humanitarian organizations for their relentless efforts and to express our sympathy to the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of peace and humanitarian relief.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“In that respect, we strongly condemn acts such as the recent killing of a staff member of Medecins Sans Frontieres in the Central African Republic and of two Lebanese Red Cross workers at a Palestinian refugee camp in northern Lebanon, the brutal killing of a Radio Okapi national reporter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and attacks against humanitarian personnel and piracy threatening relief deliveries to Somalia. We support all necessary steps and actions by the international community to protect humanitarian personnel, to establish safe corridors allowing for full and unhindered humanitarian access and to provide basic security for the work of the media, including through full implementation of last year's Security Council resolutions 1674 (2006) and 1738 (2006).”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“In situations where national judicial authorities - who have the primary responsibility for bringing the perpetrators of crimes to justice - are not fully capable or, in some cases, unwilling to address violations of international humanitarian law, Slovakia will continue to support active engagement by the international community, including through international and "mixed" tribunals, the International Criminal Court and, when necessary, applicable targeted measures by the Council in ensuring respect for humanitarian and human rights law. We are also concerned about the increasing number of deliberate attacks against United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations and other humanitarian workers providing assistance to civilian populations, as well as attacks against media personnel.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“It must be addressed through effective action by all regional and global stakeholders in order to contain it. We are concerned about the level of impunity with respect to grave violations of humanitarian law and atrocities committed against civilians in armed conflicts. I would like to underline that we are especially concerned about the direct involvement of Government military and security forces and institutions in such criminal activities. In that regard, Slovakia stresses the need for strict application of a zero-tolerance policy with respect to war crimes and crimes against humanity. Impunity for such crimes is unacceptable, and we must make sure that the perpetrators of criminal acts are brought to justice.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“In addition, we hope that the recent discussion between the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council will contribute to closer cooperation and interaction between the United Nations and the African Union in addressing the increased humanitarian suffering of civilians in the Central African Republic, eastern Chad and Somalia, as well as the consequences of criminal activities by the Lord's Resistance Army in the Great Lakes region. However, we must not forget about people in other parts of the world, such as the Middle East and Afghanistan, where the numbers of attacks on innocent civilians - employing the most vicious killing tactics and terrorist acts, including the use of chlorine - are increasing day by day. We agree with Mr. Holmes that that trend is profoundly worrying.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“Through joint action, we must find more efficient ways to deal with humanitarian crises such as that in Darfur, where civilians continue to suffer and die every day. With respect to Darfur, which is the site of one of the world's most grave crises and humanitarian situations, Slovakia welcomes the recent agreement that will, we hope, lead both to rapid and successful deployment of the African Union-United Nations hybrid operation in Darfur and to improved protection of civilians in the region from violations of human rights and humanitarian law. In that regard, we call upon the Government of the Sudan to facilitate deployment of the hybrid peacekeeping force and to allow the monitoring and investigation of crimes, including active cooperation with the International Criminal Court.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“In that respect, we were encouraged during last week's discussions between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union in Addis Ababa and Accra by the level of commitment on the part of the African Union to deal with the issue of protecting civilians in armed conflict through greater involvement in peacekeeping and mediation efforts in various crisis situations on the continent. We believe that the partnership, consultations and dialogue between the United Nations and regional organizations on these issues should be further strengthened and expanded, in line with the joint communique of the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“It is clear that despite the existing legal framework for the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which was further strengthened last year by the adoption of resolution 1674 (2006), serious gaps remain in the practical implementation of agreed norms and principles, including the responsibility to protect. We welcome and support the intention of the Secretary-General to initiate a discussion among United Nations Members on how to translate that core principle of humanity and human solidarity, which our leaders endorsed at the 2005 World Summit, into concrete action on a global, regional and national level.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source