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  1. “Such a request was made with regard to the situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is essential for the United Nations to cooperate with regional and subregional organizations and harness their comparative advantage in order to develop effective preventive mechanisms. SADC wishes to reiterate that conflict prevention is more cost-effective than peacekeeping and peacebuilding. We call on the United Nations to continue its efforts to assist the Capacity-Building Programme for the African Union and subregional organizations in building capacity to address the security challenges the continent is facing.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

  2. “In addition, regional and subregional mechanisms have taken steps to develop early-warning systems, although they are at different stages in their efforts. SADC launched the Regional Early Warning Centre in July 2010, whose overall objective is to strengthen the regional mechanism for conflict prevention management and resolution in line with the provision of the Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in the Strategic Indicative Plan for the Organ. The SADC system is based on the presence of a national early-warning centre in each State, which feeds into the regional early-warning centre based in Gaborone. SADC has also established a stand-by brigade, whose mandate includes, inter alia, undertaking intervention for peace and security restoration at the request of a Member State.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

  3. “They are well placed to understand the root causes of a conflict because of their proximity to the crisis and are well positioned to influence their prevention and resolution. The African Union, through its Peace and Security Architecture, has managed to identify various factors and root causes of conflict on the continent and has established institutions and mechanisms to address them. The establishment of a continental early-warning system under Article 12 of the Protocol relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council facilitates the anticipation and prevention of conflicts in Africa. The Panel ofthe Wise also plays a significant role in mediation and conflict resolution.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

  4. “Under the Charter of the United Nations, the Security Council has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and has been accorded specific tools for preventing conflicts. Its preventive role is set out in paragraph 1, Article 33. in Chapter VI of the Charter, which lists a variety of the tools at the Council's disposal, including negotiation, inquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, preventive diplomacy and the involvement of regional organizations. Effective prevention requires a comprehensive and coherent strategy. The comparative advantage of regional and subregional organizations often makes the difference needed to prevent tense situations from deteriorating into violent conflict.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

  5. “Given that the overwhelming majority of contemporary conflicts are intra-State, and that the dynamics of such internal conflicts are often the result of poverty, underdevelopment, economic deprivation and exclusion, prevention should be underpinned by sustainable development. SADC believes that there is an inexorable link between peace and development. There can be no peace without development and, conversely, there can be no development without peace. The billions of dollars spent on conflict every year could be put to better use by humankind through the prevention of conflicts before they occur. The human costs of war, including death, injury, the destruction of infrastructure, displacement and their repercussions, cannot be allowed to continue and must be prevented. It is our collective responsibility to stop this cult of violence.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

  6. “The nature of such conflicts has changed dramatically in recent years and poses a correspondingly greater challenge to the maintenance of international peace and security. The causes and dynamics of these threats to peace and security demand innovative and robust approaches to conflict prevention and resolution. SADC believes that the top priority for the maintenance of peace and security is enhancing our ability to manage and contain disputes before they break out into Violent conflicts. Our greatest challenge is to accurately predict and be proactive in forestalling armed conflict. The currently overstretched United Nations peacekeeping missions, and their high financial cost, as well as the human toll that war takes, attest to the importance of conflict prevention.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

  7. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 15 members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). SADC aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. I would like to express my appreciation to you, Mr. President, for organizing this important debate on conflict prevention. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for their comprehensive briefings. Today's debate enables us to exchange views on how to prevent conflicts against a backdrop of the growing numbers of simultaneous crises that are facing the world today.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

  8. “Finally, I would like to pay tribute to all those peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the course of duty, defending the flag of the United Nations and contributing to upholding the image of the Organization and its peacekeeping operations.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

  9. “In that regard, it is necessary that respective regions should have a greater voice in the drafting of peacekeeping mandates that have an impact on their regions. Regional organizations are well placed to understand the root causes of armed conflicts and are well positioned to influence their prevention and resolution to ensure that they do not undermine development opportunities. The effective command and control of operations underpin success and credibility. Yet that is an area where gaps still exist. The United Nations could assist further by standardizing the training of peacekeepers and by offering guidance to regional institutions.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

  10. “There is a need to enhance the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing regional organizations when they undertake peacekeeping under a Security Council mandate. Currently, the African Union missions in the Central African Republic and in Somalia are struggling to obtain the equipment needed to build capacity in order to effectively carry out their mandates. Those are operational weaknesses that should be avoided when undertaking peacekeeping operations. If peacekeeping operations are to remain truly relevant, the mandates given to peacekeeping missions must be clear about what they are envisaged to achieve. Mandates should be based on an objective assessment to avoid overexpectations as to what the mission can achieve.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

  11. “While the progress made through our collective efforts in peacekeeping is commendable, we need to draw appropriate lessons from our past experiences. Zimbabwe believes that the future effectiveness of the partnership between the United Nations and regional partnerships depends on strengthening strategic cooperation on the basis of comparative advantages, complementary mandates and the optimal use of resources and capabilities. The participation of regional organizations in the maintenance of peace and security clearly has added value. Their increasing role therefore requires less of an ad hoc coordination process and more of a streamlined framework that adequately deals with the inherent challenges related to resources, preparedness and the operational aspects of cooperation.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

  12. “As members of SADC, we are grateful for the Council's cooperation with the regional economic community in strengthening the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo through the integration of the Force Intervention Brigade. The foundation of Africa's partnership with the United Nations, which is based on Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, provides for the participation of regional arrangements in the maintenance of international peace and security, particularly as first responders to ensure the pacific settlement of local disputes before referring such disputes to the Security Council. The cooperation underpinning that relationship has served to advance the goals of the United Nations.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

  13. “In the Central African Republic, the swift deployment of the African- led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic (MISCA) and the French Operation Sangaris forces proved critical in saving civilian lives and in preventing an even greater tragedy. MISCA has now been mandated to establish a suitable environment for a deployment before the transfer of the mandate to MINUSCA. In accordance with the African Union Protocol on Peace and Security, SADC has established a standby brigade, whose mandate includes, among other tasks, intervening in order to restore peace and security in a conflict situation at the request ofa member State.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

  14. “In Africa today, where nine of the 16 United Nations peacekeeping missions are operational, that notion has been tested with the development of regional standby brigades and the deployment of regional and joint peacekeeping operations, in particular the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. Those missions attest to the partnership and mutual commitment of both the United Nations and the African Union to the resolution of conflicts and the maintenance of peace and security. It is worth noting that in Darfur, the African Union acted proactively in pressing for peace.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

  15. “A broad discussion is therefore needed on how peacekeeping should adapt to the new demands and what capabilities and resources it needs in order to adapt. The expansion and complexity of peacekeeping tasks beyond the scope of traditional and military roles require a collective responsibility and the greater involvement of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of peace and security. The need to maintain a well-structured strategic partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations therefore cannot be overemphasized.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

  16. “It also gives us a platform to explore ways in which the partnership can be strengthened so as to make peacekeeping more effective through lessons learned from previous successes, as well as failures. Peacekeeping operations have expanded and become more complex due to the changing nature of conflicts facing the world today. Unlike in the past, the vast majority of crises that necessitate the deployment of peacekeepers are often intra-State conflicts or unconventional threats caused by acts of terrorism, organized criminal gangs, piracy and extremism. The causes and dynamics of those threats often spread beyond the affected countries into regions and subregions, impacting negatively on international peace and security.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

  17. “I wish to express my appreciation to Rwanda for having convened this important open debate on the very important and timely topic of the United Nations and regional partnerships in peacekeeping. Let me also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing on peacekeeping activities and the representatives of the African Union and the European Union for their statements. Zimbabwe aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the representatives of Malawi on behalf of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and of the Arab Republic of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. The debate today provides us with an opportunity to take stock of the partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations in peacekeeping operations.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

  18. “We urge the Security Council to play a more active role to encourage the resumption ofpeace talks aimed at resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict in accordance with the principles of international law and all the relevant United Nations resolutions. Zimbabwe supports negotiations towards a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East leading to the restoration of the Palestinian people's legitimate right to establish an independent State co-existing peacefully with the State of Israel. There is no option to peaceful dialogue to achieve a two-State solution based on the June 1967 borders. In conclusion, Zimbabwe reaffirms its unwavering support and solidarity with the Palestinian people in their quest to realize their inalienable rights and legitimate national aspirations for freedom, justice, dignity and peace.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  19. “The international community must act in unison to stop Israel's relentless acts of collective punishment on the Palestinian people. The ongoing injustice and culture of impunity by Israel must stop. The Security Council must hold Israel accountable for its actions and compel it to comply with international law. The collective failure of the Security Council and the international community has fostered Israeli's flagrant violations of all Security Council resolutions on the Arab-Israeli conflict. We also call on Israel to stop the expansion ofillegal settlements, to lift the blockade on Gaza and to return to the negotiating table.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  20. “Zimbabwe expresses grave concern about the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip caused by widespread destruction and damage to civilian property. There is an urgent need to assist the Palestinian people through the provision of emergency aid and relief to meet the needs of vulnerable civilians. We call on the international community to provide emergency assistance to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people. It is unacceptable that the Israeli military violates the territorial integrity of Gaza and the human rights of the Palestinian people, killing hundreds and injuring thousands, while the Security Council fails to intervene decisively. The Security Council must uphold its Charter responsibilities and act to protect innocent Palestinian civilians.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  21. “The senseless killing of civilians clearly constitutes deliberate reprisals and collective punishment against a whole civilian population, in serious breach of international humanitarian law. Zimbabwe is extremely outraged at the ongoing bombardment, coupled with the ground invasion, against densely populated civilian areas, which is causing wanton destruction to vital civilian infrastructure and disrupting all aspects of life in Gaza, where people are already suffering under the illegal Israeli blockade. Israeli Defense Forces actions in Gaza are unjustifiable under any pretext. Zimbabwe calls for an immediate halt to the violence. Israel should respect international humanitarian law and ensure the protection of civilians.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  22. “At the outset, as this is the first time that I take the floor during your presidency of the Security Council, let me congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency for the month of July and for the able manner in which you have conducted the business of the Council. Zimbabwe aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, as well as with the African Union decision adopted at the Summit of Heads of State and Government in Malabo in June. I wish to convey deep sorrow and sincere condolences to the Palestinian people and their leadership on the tragic loss of life and the devastation they have suffered as a result of the indiscriminate and disproportionate acts ofviolence by the occupying force in the Gaza Strip.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  23. “We believe that the United Nations is an appropriate forum for the sharing of best practices, and capacity-building can be of assistance in facilitating cooperation in those areas. Peace and security can be guaranteed only through multilateralism, dialogue and cooperation in addressing the root causes of conflict, and not through force and coercion.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  24. “The impression it has created is that it is focused only on soft targets in the developing world, mainly in Africa. That perception undermines confidence in the system. Testimonies from those in countries where it has been applied suggest that it has neither facilitated peace nor reconciliation. For the system to be credible, it has to be seen to apply universally and equally to all. At the national level, we are committed to enhancing the rule of law by strengthening law and justice institutions. Our new Constitution has strengthened the separation of powers and enhanced the independence of the judiciary. Independent watch- dog bodies and commissions, such as the Zimbabwe human rights, anti-corruption and media commissions, have been established to protect the rights and interests of citizens.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  25. “The Declaration on the rule of law also cautions States to avoid the use of unilateral measures against other States. Regrettably, such measures, which are employed by powerful States against weaker ones to achieve narrow political objectives, undermine socioeconomic development efforts. As we frame the post-2015 development agenda with a focus on eradicating poverty and transforming our economies, we hope that developing country efforts will not continue to be hindered by such unilateral coercive measures. Poverty in all its dimensions is a threat to peace and security. Zimbabwe supports international efforts to end impunity and to hold accountable those responsible for atrocities. We are, however, concerned that the international criminal justice system is operated in a selective manner.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  26. “As agreed in the Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law at National and International Levels (General Assembly resolution 67/1), adopted by Heads of State and Government on 24 September 2012, States must refrain from the threat of or the use of force to solve disputes. The tendency to resort to force at every instance only undermines peace, security and the rule of law. Recent experiences amply demonstrate that heavy-handed interventions do not bring about sustainable solutions, but only cost more lives, destroy and degrade economic and social infrastructure and often leave behind more unstable situations than those they intended to solve. More often than not, local people are left to pick up the pieces from a trail of destruction.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  27. “The United Nations should continue to be guided by the principles of the sovereign equality of States, non-interference in the internal affairs of States, support for self-determination, non-aggression, the peaceful coexistence of States and respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of States. Guided by our commitment for nations to live in harmony, the United Nations should continue to champion the resolution of conflicts by peaceful means within the confines of international law. Small States like my country depend upon the rule of law for protection against arbitrary actions by the rich and powerful.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  28. “We thank the Lithuanian delegation for the concept note (S/2014/75, annex), which focuses on incorporating the rule of law as an integral component of peacekeeping and peacebuilding mandates. However, we wish to highlight the international dimensions of the rule of law, which are fundamental for peaceful relations between States and the maintenance of international peace and security. The three pillars of the United Nations agenda - development, peace and security and human rights - are inextricably linked with the rule of law. The settlement of disputes by peaceful means is an integral element of that nexus. The Charter provides a sound framework for the peaceful conduct of relations between States.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  29. “As this is the first time that my delegation takes the floor in the Council this year, allow me to congratulate you, Madam President, on your country's election to the Security Council and on your assumption of the presidency so early in your term. You have indeed hit the ground running. Let me also take this opportunity to congratulate the other new members of the Council - Chad, Chile, Jordan and Nigeria - on their election and assumption of membership in this important organ. I am confident that, under your stewardship, the Council will continue to execute its mandate efficiently and diligently, as has been the case already. The topic under discussion addresses issues that are at the core ofthe founding principles ofthe Organization as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source