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“Holmes, as well as the observations of the most recent Security Council mission to the Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and daily news reports from the Middle East and other places confirm the continued occurrence of gross violations of humanitarian law and human rights, including deliberate attacks against civilians, sexual violence used often as a weapon of war, abductions, recruitment of child combatants and other forms of grave violations, perpetrated by State and non-State actors. We believe that the international community must do much more to protect the most vulnerable in armed conflicts. There can be no excuse for inaction when thousands of civilians are dying every week as a result of armed conflict.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“First of all, I wish to express the gratitude of my delegation to Mr. Holmes for his valuable briefing and to the Belgian presidency for organizing this important open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. My delegation fully aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered later this morning by the representative of Germany on behalf of the European Union. Therefore, I will limit myself to a few additional remarks. Today's briefing of Mr.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“Only such an approach can effectively prevent further outflows of people and enable Iraqi refugees and displaced persons to return to their homes. In conclusion, I would like to underline Slovakia's readiness to support and assist the process of peacebuilding and reconstruction in Iraq.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“We join and support the Secretary-General in his call on all Iraqis to exercise maximum restraint and to avoid sinking into a vicious cycle of revenge. Finally, it is also important that all possible efforts be undertaken to address the increasing humanitarian suffering of a large number of Iraqi refugees and displaced persons. In that regard, we welcome the international conference organized by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, held in Geneva on 17 and 18 April, to address the needs of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as its positive and constructive outcomes. However, here again - and especially in this particular case - we View it as imperative it is to promote inclusive national dialogue and reconciliation among all constituencies and communities in Iraq.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the progress achieved in the constitutional review process and commend the Constitutional Review Committee for its constructive role. We also welcome the establishment of the Independent High Electoral Commission as a notable recent achievement. On the other hand, we regret that progress was delayed on some other vital legislation, such as laws on hydrocarbons, provincial elections, de- Baathification and amnesty. We also regret that the level of Violence, terrorist and sectarian attacks, human rights violations and general insecurity is still high in Iraq. That remains a source of constant concern for us. We strongly condemn all such acts of violence, including today's shocking attack on one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam, the holy shrine of Imam Ali Al-Hadi and Imam Hassan Al-Askari in Samarra.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“All these efforts and initiatives and their outcomes show the international community's new level of solidarity with and commitment to Iraq, as well as its willingness to contribute actively in tackling the many challenges faced by that country and its people. However, to ensure full success, the active and full engagement of the Iraqi Government in the process of transition and stabilization remains decisive. Simply put, Iraqi ownership of that process is crucial. As the Secretary-General rightly puts it in paragraph 64 of his report (S/2007/330), "Solutions must be found through sustained national dialogue, the patient search for compromise, and within the framework of the Constitution". We hope that those principles will be reflected in all efforts to achieve lasting and sustainable peace and stability in Iraq.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“We hope that the conference will give rise to a long-term process of regional confidence- building through dialogue and cooperation. Moreover, we are encouraged by the decision to activate the technical committees on security, refugees and energy. In our view, it is important to maintain the momentum that has been built and to seek further ways to strengthen mutual collaboration in order to address the ongoing challenges in Iraq. At the same time, we believe that regional actors, and particularly Iraq's immediate neighbours, could and should play a more active role in promoting peace and stability in Iraq, which would benefit not only that country, but also its neighbours and the wider region. Their contributions to the success of Iraq's stabilization therefore remain instrumental.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“In that regard, we are encouraged by the fact that the Secretary-General is considering expanding the role and presence of the United Nations in Iraq where possible. We wish to emphasize our support in that respect. We also welcome the launching of the International Compact with Iraq. Slovakia commends the Iraqi Government for the ambitious commitments it made in the Compact. We believe that timely implementation of those commitments will be central in developing and expanding the cooperation between Iraq and all its international partners, including the United Nations. We also welcome the outcomes of the ministerial conference among Iraq's neighbouring countries with international participation, which took place in Sharm el-Sheikh on 4 May.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“Let me join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Qazi for his informative briefing. We also thank Ambassador Khalilzad for his report on behalf of the countries making up the Multinational Force, including my own country. In addition, we welcome the presence at this meeting of His Excellency Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, the Foreign Minister of Iraq, and thank him for his comprehensive statement. First, I wish to commend the ongoing efforts of the United Nations and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), under the leadership of Mr. Qazi, and their dedicated work in Iraq under truly difficult and challenging conditions and circumstances. We share the View of Mr. Zebari that strong United Nations involvement in Iraq's reconstruction and stabilization is instrumental.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“Furthermore, the Committee is currently assessing its function of facilitating bilateral and multilateral assistance for the implementation of all aspects of resolution 1540 (2004). In accordance with its current programme of work, the Committee will explore with other organizations and with Member States experience- sharing and lessons learned to facilitate implementation. It will continue its thematic discussions on implementing various aspects of the programme of work. The Committee's website and legislative database will be regularly updated and further developed to assist Member States with the relevant information. Finally, the Committee will encourage States to provide additional information on national implementation as an ongoing process.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“On 18 October 2006, the 1540 Committee was briefed by three representatives of the Nuclear Suppliers Group on the Group's work having particular relevance to the work of the Committee; a similar briefing was given in 2005. On 14 March 2007, the Committee was briefed by three representatives of the Missile Technology Control Regime on the role and activities of the Regime as they relate to the work of the Committee. Finally, I will talk about the next steps the Committee will take. Over the next six months, the Committee and its experts plan to intensify their efforts to increase the number of reporting States and the rate of such reporting through more dialogue with Member States and tailor-made outreach activities at the subregional level; some of these will be in cooperation with other bodies of the United Nations.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“As was clearly confirmed in the outcome of that open debate, the presidential statement (S/PRST/2007/4) on the issue reminds us, inter alia, that the Security Council is mindful of the need to further explore with international, regional and subregional organizations experience-sharing and lessons learned in the areas covered by resolution 1540 (2004) and the availability of programmes that might facilitate implementation of the resolution. The Committee will continue to interact and cooperate with other relevant international organizations and arrangements and with regional and subregional organizations in order to facilitate the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“In addition to acknowledging with appreciation the work of organizations with expertise in the non-proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery, one of the most important results achieved at the Security Council's open debate was the affirmation of the Council's determination to promote increased multilateral cooperation as an important way to boost worldwide implementation of its three-year- old resolution 1540 (2004).”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The Council reiterated its determination to enhance its cooperation with international organizations and to develop preferred mechanisms for cooperation with them on a case-by-case basis, reflecting the variations in each organization's capacity and mandate, including in assisting States in their implementation of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006). In future, we want to expand this cooperation and use the comparative advantages, potential and expertise of those international organizations in advancing the process of the implementation of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006). Accordingly, right now a mission of our experts is visiting the headquarters of the IAEA and the OPCW to discuss practical arrangements to strengthen our cooperation. I myself will join them in a few days for a high-level discussion at the OPCW.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Concrete steps are now being taken by the three expert groups, in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, to organize subregional workshops for non-reporting and late reporting States in Africa, the Caribbean region and from among the Pacific island States. Other joint efforts pertaining to reciprocal participation in outreach activities will continue to develop. 07-35274 The importance of cooperation with relevant organizations was underscored by resolution 1673 (2006) and was recently given special emphasis when the Security Council devoted an open meeting on 23 February (see S/PV.5635), at which States, as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the World Customs Organization, explored modalities for practical cooperation.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“In view of the crucial role of assistance for many countries in facilitating full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), the Committee held a thematic discussion on this issue on 14 May 2007. As regards cooperation, the Committee and its experts have continued to maintain close relations with the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the 1267 Committee. The three teams of experts are focusing on applying their joint paper on a common strategy for non-reporting and late reporting States in order to accelerate the pace of reporting to their respective Committees.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Included among the results of these activities are recommendations made by the OSCE and the ARF that their members develop road maps to implement the resolution; more reports and additional information; developing points of contact at the national and international levels; and exploration of practices for addressing emerging issues such as weapons of mass destruction, brokering and financing assistance. The importance of organizing technical and other assistance for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) was emphasized in all the outreach activities. In order for the Committee to act effectively as a clearing house on assistance, it is essential that States indicate specific areas for facilitating matching requests with offers of assistance.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“A useful contribution was also made by the World Customs Organization (WCO) at the Ghana seminar. Representatives of the Committee have also participated in at least 11 activities organized by Governments or other entities since the last report to the Council; this information appears in an annex to the report. These include activities organized by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the Organization of American States (OAS), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF), the Governments of Norway, the Republic of Korea, Romania, the United States of America and others.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The seminar also included participants and panellists from seven Member States outside the region and from the relevant international organizations. The seminar recommended that further activities focus on thematic workshops and training activities at the subregional level. Accordingly, three such workshops are being planned in Jamaica, Buenos Aires and in Brazil - the latter organized by members of the Common Market of the South and to be held in the second half of 2007. In both the Ghana and the Peru seminars, the participants benefited from presentations made by representatives of the European Union, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The second seminar, also organized by the Department for Disarmament Affairs, was held in Lima, Peru, on 27 and 28 November 2006 as a follow- up to the Buenos Aires regional seminar held in September 2005. It was sponsored by the European Union and the Government of Spain. The purpose of the seminar was not only to intensify awareness of the obligations derived from resolution 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006), but also to discuss ways and means to achieve the full implementation of those resolutions and to explore the possibilities for channelling assistance. Participants from 26 Latin American and Caribbean States attended the seminar, along with representatives of the Organization of American States, the Caribbean Community and the Andean Community.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The seminar also included participants and panellists from some reporting African States, from donor countries and from the relevant international organizations. Two African subregional organizations were also represented at the seminar. Participants at the seminar discussed reporting requirements, offers of technical assistance from bilateral and multilateral sources, and the clearing- house function with respect to the technical assistance of the 1540 Committee. Future activities in the region may include another outreach seminar for the remaining non-reporting States in Africa and subregional workshops and training programmes geared to implementation measures.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Since the last joint briefing to the Security Council, two regional outreach seminars have been organized by the United Nations on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). The Committee's first seminar on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in Africa was held in Accra, Ghana, on 9 and 10 November 2006. It was organized by the Department for Disarmament Affairs and cosponsored by the European Union and the Government of Norway. The seminar was designed as the first part of an outreach activity for the 35 African States that have not yet submitted a first report to the Committee. Fourteen of those non-reporting States were among the 21 African States represented at the meeting.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“With respect to outreach activities, on the basis of an informal paper submitted by the Chairman, the 1540 Committee has adopted a detailed approach to priorities in organizing outreach activities to promote the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) through dialogue and cooperation among Member States and to facilitate bilateral and multilateral assistance when required. The Committee is engaged in two kinds of outreach activities: those organized by the United Nations Department for Disarmament Affairs and those organized by Governments and other entities, in which representatives of the Committee or the expert group make presentations and conduct informal dialogue.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The draft matrices contain relevant information obtained from official sources, especially from the websites of Governments and relevant international organizations. The Committee urged the States that have not yet reported to do so as soon as possible. Of the 136 reporting States, 85 have so far provided additional information and the remaining States are also encouraged to update their first reports. The new information has been used to revise the first matrices. Those will be returned to each State to review for any missing information and used as a tool to identify potential gaps that may require further measures to achieve the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“With respect to reporting on the implementation of resolution 1540, the Committee considers the submission of national reports to be among its top priorities. Since the last briefing in September 2006, four States - Antigua and Barbuda, Nicaragua, Tuvalu and Vanuatu - have submitted their first reports on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), bringing the total number of reporting States to 136. Fifty-five States, mostly in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific islands region, have yet to submit their first reports. In order to assist those States in the preparation of their first reports, in October and November 2006 the Committee sent them a legislative database and a partially completed draft matrix prepared by the Committee's experts for each State to serve as a starting point.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“During the past eight months, the Committee has focused its activities on the following two main areas of the programme of work: first, increasing its knowledge by examination of the information on the status of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), including through encouraging the submission of national reports and additional information and through further examination of information on the status of the implementation of all aspects of the resolution; and secondly, outreach, dialogue, assistance and cooperation to promote the implementation of all aspects of the resolution, including through the following activities: dialogue with States and regions about full implementation, the sharing of national experiences, and facilitating technical assistance and cooperation with other international, regional and subregional organizations.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“As Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), I would like to brief the Security Council on the progress made by the Committee since the last joint briefing to the Security Council on 28 September 2006 and to outline some of its forthcoming activities in 2007 in promoting the full implementation of the provisions of resolution 1540 (2004). First of all, allow me to provide a few details about the priorities of the programme of work for the Committee. On 3 October 2006, the 1540 Committee adopted its fifth programme of work for the period loctober 2006 to 30 September 2007. It covers all aspects of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006), and reflects the recommendations contained in the report of the Committee to the Security Council of 25 April 2006.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“We fully support the recommendations contained in the report and, in particular, the Secretary-General's call for immediate steps to be taken to end child recruitment and the use of child soldiers and to release children. Finally, we would like to pay tribute to all humanitarian organizations working in northern Uganda and in Somalia for their relentless efforts to ease the humanitarian suffering of thousands of people in both Somalia and Uganda.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“With respect to children affected by the armed conflict in Uganda, we are concerned about the findings in the most recent report of the Secretary- General on children and armed conflict in Uganda (S/2007/260), especially that a number of children are still being held within the ranks of the Lord's Resistance Army. Despite the encouraging cooperation of the Ugandan authorities with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, in our View the investigation carried out by UNICEF and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees of crimes perpetrated by members of the Uganda People's Defence Force is still unsatisfactory.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“We are encouraged by the recent resumption of the peace talks between the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army in Juba, and we would like to emphasize the need to use the current window of opportunity to bring this long- lasting conflict to a final and comprehensive resolution without compromising principles of international justice. We fully share the view of Mr. Holmes that the international community should continue to support the recovery process and assist people in returning to their homes. We hope that the current efforts aimed at improving assistance and implementing the recovery plans will continue.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“In our view, this is crucial for stabilizing the situation on the ground and for creating conditions in which the peace process can unfold. The international community must provide its full assistance and support to the African Union mission to enable it to carry out its mandate. We welcome the fact that Mr. Holmes also had the chance to visit Uganda and meet with political representatives, as well as with local authorities and aid workers. Slovakia is pleased to note the improved security situation in the region and the gradual return of numbers of internally displaced persons closer to their homes. However, there is still concern about the humanitarian crisis that is affecting 1.6 million people in northern Uganda.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“We note several especially disturbing developments in this regard, such as an increase in the targeted recruitment of children, the abduction of children, and sexual violence against women and girls within the context of internally displaced persons. We fully support the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General. We call on all international partners to intensify their mediating and peacemaking efforts in Somalia to ensure the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1744 (2007). We agree with Mr. Holmes that those efforts need to be redoubled if there is to be any hope for lasting peace. We pay tribute to the four Ugandan peacekeepers who made the ultimate sacrifice. In that respect, we wish to underline the urgent need for full deployment of the African Union Mission in Somalia to that country.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“Holmes that the Transitional Federal Government must assume its responsibility to look after civilians and provide a more enabling operating environment for aid workers. We therefore urge the authorities in Somalia to extend their full cooperation to humanitarian agencies and to facilitate the free movement of relief workers into and throughout the country. We also share the concerns of Mr. Holmes about grave violations of international humanitarian law, including the violation of rights of women and children in Somalia, as reported by the Secretary-General in his latest report on children in armed conflict in Somalia (S/2007/259). The report highlights the fact that the children continue to be a highly vulnerable group in Somalia.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“We call on the Transitional Federal Institutions to reach out to all parties and groups of Somali society to start an inclusive national reconciliation process that will lead to a lasting and sustainable solution to the conflict in Somalia. We strongly condemn the recent attacks and acts of piracy threatening relief deliveries to the country and the ability to feed one million Somalis. We believe that all necessary steps and actions should be undertaken by the international community to stop these attacks, protect humanitarian aid ships and establish safe corridors to allow full and unhindered humanitarian access. We must make sure that the perpetrators of these criminal activities are brought to justice. At the same time, we agree with Mr.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Holmes for his briefing on the humanitarian situation in Somalia and northern Uganda. We commend his efforts and courage in undertaking the mission to Somalia to assess the humanitarian situation on the ground. We share his concerns about the severity and magnitude of the humanitarian crisis in Somalia. We believe that the international community must strengthen its efforts to help the Transitional Federal Institutions stabilize the situation on the ground and to provide humanitarian relief to hundreds of thousands of people in dire need of assistance and protection. In this regard, we call on all Somali parties to stop the bloodshed and engage in a genuine political dialogue.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“In our view, this should naturally be embodied in the wider prospects of a European future for the whole region, in line with the conclusions reached at the EU-Western Balkans Summit of Thessaloniki.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“We believe that, to ensure the success of this endeavour, it is crucial to make further improvements in the complex conditions on the ground. In our view, this should be facilitated by the international presence in Kosovo for a further period. We are pleased to note that this is also one of the most important conclusions based on the outcome of the Council mission. In that connection, we would like to express our readiness to consider additional measures that could help us ensure better conditions for the return of internally displaced persons and for their lives. In conclusion, let me say again that Slovakia supports the main European Union (EU) approach to Kosovo status determination.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“We believe it is time for the Council to assume its responsibility by taking an appropriate decision concerning the future status of Kosovo, thus strengthening the security and stability of the region. In that context, I would like to reiterate our position, stated during consultations held on 3 April, in particular regarding the necessity of moving fairly swiftly towards the start of negotiations on a new, fully fledged draft resolution. As we have already pointed out several times before, we believe that our commonly desired objective is the preservation and strengthening of the multi- ethnic nature of Kosovo. In practice, this will be measured by, among other things, the number of returns of Serb refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“I would like to join previous speakers in thanking the head of the Council mission, Ambassador Verbeke, and his team for all their hard work and for their skilful leadership of the mission, as well as for the excellent manner in which they handled the preparation of the report (S/2007/356). My delegation shares the observations and conclusions contained in the report. We consider the report to be an important element paving the way for further informed discussion within the Security Council and an integral part of the background information on the Kosovo issue provided in all the relevant official Council documents and reports. The activities and outcome of the mission have strengthened our belief that the issue of Kosovo requires urgent attention and action by the Council.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“Since we are fully aware of the dire situation of civilians, especially woman and children, trapped in armed conflict, we would like to support the continuing efforts of the United Nations to strengthen the protection of civilians and humanitarian mechanisms, enabling the international community to respond in a timely and efficient manner to humanitarian crises and emergencies. In that context, we would like to ask the Under- Secretary-General what other parts of Africa he plans to visit in the future. Since we are deeply concerned about the current humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe, we would appreciate it if Mr. Holmes could give us an indication of whether he plans also to pay a visit to Zimbabwe.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Since impunity for war crimes and crimes against humanity is unacceptable, it should be crystal clear that individuals responsible for atrocities committed in Darfur and in neighbouring States must be held accountable. In that regard, we fully support the investigation by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, and we call upon the Government of the Sudan to provide all necessary cooperation in that regard. To prevent violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, we believe that the Council should also consider making more effective use of targeted sanctions in the future. Finally, Slovakia remains gravely concerned over the humanitarian situation in a number of countries in Africa.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“However, we would like to express our continuing concern about the bureaucratic impediments to humanitarian work in Darfur, including delays in the issuance of visas and work permits. Slovakia believes that the international community should address the humanitarian needs of refugees and internally displaced persons in the region in a robust, timely and effective fashion. That is why would like also to reiterate our position that we see the deployment of an effective international peacekeeping force in the region as the only way to save lives among the people in Darfur, eastern Chad and the north- eastern Central African Republic.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Since the delivery of humanitarian relief is of critical importance, we would like to pay tribute to all the humanitarian agencies that remain active despite the violence and attacks against their workers. A number of reports point out that the targeting of humanitarian operations, staff and equipment has become routine in Darfur, and we are worried that humanitarian work could become unsustainable in the long run. We urge the Government of the Sudan to remain engaged and extend its full cooperation to humanitarian agencies. Slovakia welcomes the recent signing of a communique between the United Nations and the Government of the Sudan to alleviate the administrative burden that is hampering relief operations, as well as the extension of the moratorium on restrictions placed upon the operations of non- governmental organizations.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“I too would like to thank Mr. Holmes for his sobering briefing and his observations on his recent trip to the Sudan, Chad and the Central African Republic, in the face of enormous challenges to civilian protection, owing to the continuing conflict in Darfur and its spillover effects, which are causing increasing humanitarian suffering for hundreds of thousands of civilians. We share Mr. Holmes' concern about the further deterioration of the situation on the ground and the growing number of people affected by the conflict and by attacks on their camps and violations of human rights and humanitarian law. We call on the Government of the Sudan and other Governments to fulfil their obligations with regard to their primary responsibility to protect their own civilian populations.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“We think that the unique potential and capabilities of the African Union in regional confidence-building and preventive diplomacy should be further, and more efficiently, utilized to establish lasting peace and security on the entire African continent.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“The cooperation of African leaders with the United Nations Office for West Africa in mediating the Guinean crisis and helping to avert a major conflict was another success story. Similarly successful was the cooperation between the African Union and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region in supporting and promoting the Great Lakes Conference process, which led eventually to the adoption of the Pact on Stability, Security and Development in the Great Lakes Region. In our View, if it is ratified and implemented expeditiously, the Pact can become the cornerstone of peace consolidation in that subregion, whose stability is crucial for the stability of the whole of Africa.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“We therefore look forward to co-organizing a workshop on security sector reform with our South African colleagues, which will be held later this year in Pretoria. Thirdly, we would like to commend some positive examples in the area of confidence building, where the African Union, together with its subregional partners - including the Economic Community of West African States, the Southern African Development Community and others - has proven to be increasingly effective. Just recently, we witnessed strong African leadership in promoting dialogue between the major stakeholders in the Ivorian conflict. That led eventually to the signing of the Ouagadougou agreement, which we hope will contribute to the implementation of resolution 1721 (2006) and to finally solving that long conflict.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Secondly, regional cooperation and support is also essential in the field of security sector reform, where local ownership is a sine qua non for its success and sustainability. Regional organizations have assumed increasingly important responsibilities in shaping the security sector reform agenda. They have played a central role in designing and delivering programmes for reform in several countries, and a number of them have developed, or are in the process of developing, policy frameworks and implementation strategies to guide their various activities in this area. The contribution that regional and subregional organizations can make in support of nationally led security sector reform programmes was acknowledged in the presidential statement of 20 February 2007. We believe that the African Union can play a major role in that field.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“At the same time, regional and subregional organizations in Africa should be assisted and fully supported in their endeavours to address challenges and problems in building prevention and protection systems against the threats that I have mentioned, which are connected with a lack of human and administrative capacities and financial resources. In that respect, we call for greater cooperation and interaction with regional and specialized international organizations and donor countries in the implementation of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006). We would also like to underscore the importance of direct cooperation and experience- sharing between regional organizations in different regions of the world as regards best practices in dealing with global security threats and challenges.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“First, we believe that regional organizations, including the African Union, should play a larger role in mobilizing the efforts and attention of their members to address common regional and global security threats and challenges - including the illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons, terrorism and illegal activities by non-State actors in the area of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We believe that it is only through regional cooperation and interaction that those threats can be addressed efficiently and effectively. All regional organizations should contribute to combating those threats, as there is no safe haven from, or region immune to, them.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source