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“In conclusion, I would like to note that the Senegalese delegation believes that the biannual report on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) is overall positive and would like to encourage the Facilitator, as well as all stakeholders concerned by Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the States Members of the United Nations, to persevere in that direction.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“Accordingly, thanks to a wealth of information and outreach, Member States have access to the information necessary not only to properly fulfil their commitments, but also to ensure follow-up on violations of resolution 2231 (2015), the procurement channel, confidentiality and notifications, as well as issues of transparency and the dissemination of information. The launch of a ballistic missile by Iran on 27 January was the subject of a number of Security Council meetings, within the "2231 format", without our having been able reach an agreement as to whether that action constituted a violation of the provisions of resolution 2231 (2015). Nevertheless, the Senegalese delegation calls on the various parties to show the necessary restraint so as to diffuse tensions in the region.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“With regard to the procurement channel, we welcome the cooperation between the Security Council and the Joint Commission, which was established within the framework of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, as has been exemplified by the various forms of notification in connection with provisions, sales or transfers concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran. The interface thereby set up between the members of the Security Council and the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is functioning well, thus ensuring visibility, inclusivity and transparency. Furthermore, efforts by the Secretariat and the Facilitator within the framework of the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), in particular concerning practical information provided through the procurement channel, deserve our full support and cooperation.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“Concerning the provisions related to the nuclear issue, the report clearly states that the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to respect its commitments, as underscored in the most recent reports of the International Atomic Energy Agency on its verification and monitoring activities in that country, as well as Iran's follow-up of the implementation of its commitments linked to the nuclear issue within the framework of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Moreover, we note with satisfaction that Iran will continue to permit the International Atomic Energy Agency the use of online enrichment measurement and electronic seals, which communicate their status within nuclear sites to Agency inspectors and facilitate automated collection of Agency measurement recordings registered by installed measurement devices.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“The third report (S/2017/515) of the Secretary- General on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), which we are considering today and has been submitted pursuant to the provisions of annex B of the resolution, comprehensively sets forth the terms linked to the nuclear issue, ballistic missiles, travel bans and assets freezes, as well as those relating to fostering the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015).”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“In having adopted the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action through the adoption of resolution 2231 (2015) on 20 July 2015, the Security Council sealed the nuclear agreement with Iran, which was the culmination of 12 Years of historic diplomatic efforts on the part of the United States of America, the Russian Federation, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the People's Republic of China, the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank the Bolivian presidency for taking the initiative to convene this meeting on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). My thanks also go to Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs; Mr. Joao Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations; and Ambassador Cardi, Permanent Representative of Italy and Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), for their respective briefings.”
2017-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7990 (2017) · source
“Among those measures, we underscore the establishment of national coordination mechanisms to detect the activities of non-State actors, which facilitates collaboration between the relevant national actors, and the implementation of programmes for the technical and human capacity-building of the National Commission on Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons and the Authority for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety. Senegal will continue to focus its efforts on fulfilling its commitments in this area, because it is aware that cooperation and the pooling of efforts, experiences and expertise are the only way to ensure that we will have a better understanding of these threats in order to develop consistent, holistic and comprehensive strategies and approaches to effectively deal with these challenges.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“The primary challenge is therefore to improve the coordination of existing tools in order to limit the likelihood for non-State actors to engage in proliferation. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Senegal's willingness and unwavering commitment to make every effort to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. To that end, my country has taken steps to fulfil its obligations under resolution 1540 (2004).”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“At the same time, the Security Council could consider ways to strengthen the warning and prevention system to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, in particular among non-State actors, by strengthening coordination among the system's components, as well as by monitoring the implementation of the obligations under resolution 1540 (2004) and through an analysis of the risks of proliferation. We also encourage the training of national focal points, and therefore call on the Member States with sufficient resources to contribute them. We reiterate the need to create a sustainable mechanism to improve interaction and coordination among those requesting and those providing assistance in order to avoid duplication and identify best practices for assistance in order to replicate them.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“Progress could be made, in particular as we seek to improve assistance procedures, data gathering and an analysis of assistance needs. We could also further our discussions on the topic of assistance with relevant international, regional and subregional organizations and, where appropriate, with non-governmental organizations. That would require enhancing the capacities of the 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts to better provide assistance to those countries that request it.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“There is also a need for effective domestic controls to monitor sensitive materials and technologies. Moreover, the Senegalese delegation would like to recall the political commitment of the African Union to support the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) by African States, which was reflected in the organization of several meetings on the subject. We therefore call for the continuation of such cooperation initiatives between the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and African countries, the majority of which have benefited from the Committee's support in terms of the implementation of their obligations under the resolution. Assistance is also akey aspect ofthe implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“If properly implemented, those proposals for concrete, practical and appropriate measures by Member States could greatly contribute to strengthening the system in order to prevent any potential catastrophe that could be caused by the use of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors. In the case of Africa, an analysis of the data shows steady progress in the implementation of the measures established by resolution 1540 (2004), in particular in terms of the development of appropriate legislation and the submission of implementation reports. That development should be welcomed, although we must bear in mind that such measures need to be improved, in particular through the adoption of national legislative frameworks for biological weapons, which many African countries still lack.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“In 2016, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2325 (2016), which substantially reinforced the provisions already in force in resolution 1540 (2014). It should be noted that the measures added to the recommendations emanating from the comprehensive review process of resolution 1540 (2004) have enabled Member States, relevant international and regional organizations and civil society to redirect their efforts and strategies towards a more comprehensive, coordinated and consistent approach in order sustainably address the multiple challenges facing international peace and security.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“Those include, inter alia, first, developing voluntary five-year national action plans for implementing resolution 1540 (2004); secondly, establishing national coordination mechanisms for detecting activities by non-State actors in order to boost cooperation among the relevant national actors; thirdly, the implementing national legislative frameworks on terrorism; and, fourthly, putting in place physical protection systems for nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical materials and their installations to cover the entire life cycle of said material and to govern their transportation, as well as to strengthen the capacities of border services, in particular through the training of agents and the provision of detection equipment.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“In the light of all those challenges, my country is of the view that, in today's interdependent world where our interests are interlinked, we must strengthen cooperation in terms of border control, monitoring of financial flows and Internet networks, and legal assistance in order to develop an appropriate strategy to prevent weapons of mass destruction from falling into the wrong hands. To that end, we will need to generate synergies among all the stakeholders concerned and share our experiences. Moreover, countries should take steps to implement their obligations arising from resolution 1540 (2004).”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“Moreover, strengthening the prevention system to avoid the humanitarian, political, economic and environmental disaster that could result from the use of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons by non-State actors, including terrorists, is more urgent than ever. In that connection, the Security Council, seriously concerned about that threat, felt compelled to address a series of requests and to impose a set of obligations on Member States through the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004). Today we must accurately take inventory of all the sources of weapons of mass destruction throughout the world in order to ensure that they can be systematically safeguarded or simply destroyed. While important steps have already been taken, much remains to be done.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“Those threats are all the more worrying against the backdrop of the rapid developments in science and technology, globalization and the constantly changing business and trade environment, which are new factors that non-State actors can take advantage ofin order to gain access to weapons of mass destruction. Unfortunately, that risk is very real today with the use of chemical weapons in the Middle East, as well as with regard to issues related to cybersecurity, the consequences of which could be even more serious if such attacks were directed against nuclear power plants, for example. That is why the topic under discussion today should encourage us to redouble our efforts and fully implement the obligations set out in resolution 1540 (2004).”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): Allow me, first of all, to thank the Bolivian presidency for taking the initiative to organize this debate on the important issue of the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. I would also like to thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu and Mr. Joseph Ballard for their particularly informative presentations. Assuredly, our debate is timely, given the current situation, which reminds us constantly of the sad realities that are the threat of terrorism and the risk that non-State actors may acquire nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985 (2017) · source
“My delegation would like to take this opportunity to commend the commitment of not only the relevant United Nations agencies but also that of the relevant non-governmental organizations as well as their crucial contribution to meeting the needs of the population - a push spurred by solidarity that Afghanistan still urgently requires in a difficult economic situation characterized by weak growth and a regrettable level of productivity. On behalf of the Senegalese delegation, I would like to conclude by reiterating its encouragement to the Afghan Government as well as its full support for the Special Representative and the UNAMA team.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“For its part, UNAMA, whose outstanding work I would like to take the opportunity to commend, has continued to actively support local peace initiatives in a number of provinces and, moreover, worked in multiple ways to support the Government and the people of Afghanistan. I am pleased to note that, on 6 June, UNAMA supported a conference on women's role in the peace process - something that we deem to be important - in Herat province at which participants vigorously called for concrete action to implement Afghanistan's national action plan on resolution 1325 (2000). The human rights and humanitarian situation remains concerning because of persistent insecurity, which, as we know, has entailed an increase in the number of civilian casualties, including, unfortunately, many women and children.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“The efforts of international forces to support their Afghan counterparts has continued to be a determining factor in combating terrorist groups, in particular the Taliban and Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. With regard to regional cooperation, besides the efforts of the Afghan and Pakistan Governments to improve relations, we can also highlight the fact that the countries of the region have spared no effort to restore peace in Afghanistan. Accordingly, the situation in that country fortunately remained the primary focus of concern during substantive meetings held in Astana, as well as during the recent Kabul process for peace and security cooperation conference on 6 June.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“However, we regret the lack of meaningful progress in the peace talks between the Government and the Taliban, a situation that contributes to the high level of violence, which we deplore, throughout the country. Nevertheless, despite this environment, we are pleased to note that the Afghan Government, as well as its partners, remain determined to make efforts for peace and stability to return to Afghanistan. As such, we believe that the vision for peace expressed by the Afghan Government in a document that stresses the need for an inclusive peace process to put an end to the conflict, as well as the appointment of the Chair of the High Peace Council, are steps in the right direction.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“My delegation also wish to express its condolences to the victims and to their families. The demonstrations that took place in the wake of those attacks, far from calming the political situation, have only served to exacerbate both political and ethnic tensions. Nevertheless, we are pleased that the two highest authorities of the country, the President, Mr. Ashraf Ghani, and the Chief Executive, Mr. Abdullah Abdullah, undertook a constructive dialogue aimed at improving their relations. Another positive event that my delegation wishes to welcome is the continued implementation of the peace agreement between the Government and the Hizb-i Islami organization of Mr. Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, as attested to by the return to Kabul of Mr. Hekmatyar on 4 May.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): I would also like to thank Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Afghanistan and the Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, Mr. Mahmoud Saikal, for their important briefings. Unfortunately, during the first half of 2017, the security situation in Afghanistan deteriorated, with an increase in deadly terrorist attacks. The attacks, including the 31 May suicide bombing in Kabul, which caused at least 90 dead and more than 500 wounded have once again covered Afghanistan with blood. My delegation reiterates its firm condemnation of those attacks, which have once again cost the lives of hundreds of innocent people.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“In that regard, while recognizing that political dialogue, joint efforts by stakeholders and establishing security remain the only way to achieve lasting peace in Darfur, we must nevertheless bear in mind that the victims are impatiently awaiting justice, as they are the first to suffer from the prevailing instability. My delegation remains of the view that a spirit of dialogue and cooperation among the parties is both the way to resolve common problems and the best guarantee of a solution that addresses the need for peace and the demand for justice for Darfur.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“Moreover, it should be recalled that the Office ofthe Prosecutor is carrying out its mandate in a constrained budgetary environment, which has the effect oflimiting investigative and prosecutorial activities. Senegal would therefore like to reiterate that it will continue to call and work for the Assembly of States Parties to provide the Office with the necessary resources to conduct its work. My delegation would also like to recall that it is up to the Security Council to ensure that the necessary United Nations contributions are provided to the Court in connection with cases the Council has referred to it. The political and security situation in Darfur continues to pose a major challenge for the international community and to require greater effort from us all.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“The report under consideration indicates continuous attacks on internally displaced persons within the country, including sexual and gender-based violence in Darfur camps. In that regard, I would point out that Senegal condemns, in the strongest terms, all forms of violence against civilians. We call on all parties to take the necessary steps so that the perpetrators of such acts are brought to justice. My country nevertheless welcomes the lifting of restrictions on movement in certain areas of Darfur, which, it must be said, makes it easier to carry out the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur in the region.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“Indeed, the fight against impunity and the respect for the rule of law are fundamental principles in which we firmly believe and which are embodied in the Constitutive Act of the African Union. We are particularly attached to the recognition of the universality of human rights. Senegal also believes that peace is our common aspiration. As such, seeking a peaceful solution to the situation in Darfur through dialogue, while simultaneously addressing its victims' demands for justice is certainly difficult, but necessary. While my country is commited to the principles of responsibility and justice, it remains convinced that lasting and comprehensive peace can only be achieved through dialogue and reconciliation. That is also the position of the African Union, which calls for the restoration of peace andjustice in Darfur.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): The delegation of Senegal is grateful to the Bolivian presidency for organizing this important meeting and thanks Ms. Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for her briefing on her report on the current state of the investigations and proceedings of her Office with regard to the Darfur issue, pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). Senegal once again pledges its full support to Ms. Bensouda. Nobody can deny the importance of combating impunity for serious crimes committed anywhere and, particularly in Africa. That combat requires the combined efforts of all stakeholders. Senegal recognizes the role of the International Criminal Court in that regard and understands the hope for justice that the Court represents for the millions of victims of heinous crimes.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“In that regard, I would like to reiterate Senegal's firm condemnation of the use of chemical weapons in Syria and recall the need to conduct the necessary investigations in order to ensure accountability for the perpetrators. In conclusion, I commend the ongoing commitment of States members of the Council to combat terrorism. I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the firm determination of Senegal to remaining steadfastly engaged in this common cause.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“In that regard, the recent adoption by the Council of resolution 2354 (2017) is an important tool to stamp out extremist rhetoric and discourse and a decisive step forward in the right direction. Likewise, the joint briefing (see S/PV.7936) held last month by the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) is an important example of a synergy of action in a context punctuated by the pressing need to step up international cooperation to prevent and combat the possession of weapons of mass destruction by terrorist organizations, but also to ensure the protection of critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“All of that is to say that we must undertake even greater efforts in countering terrorism financing, in particular by seeking better cooperation with regard to financial intelligence in counter-terrorism strategies. In that regard, I welcome the cooperation of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team with Senegal, which has led to the holding, in Dakar in December 2016, of the second meeting of intelligence service directors of West Africa, Central Africa and North Africa with a view to strengthening their coordination. It is also critical to adopt reintegration strategies for former foreign terrorist fighters in order to put an end to the phenomenon of violent extremism, which is a real phenomenon and exists even in prisons.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“The persistent challenge of terrorism furthermore requires an urgent establishment of peace, security and stability within countries and regions in crises, which have become safe havens for terrorists. With regard to the African continent, the situation in Libya has been marked by a deadlock in the political process, which, more than ever before, remains troubling in the light of the threat being posed throughout the Sahelo-Saharan strip. The same applies to the Lake Chad basin, which remains unstable despite significant progress reported in combating Boko Haram. However, in Somalia, Al-Shabaab remains a major threat to peace and security throughout the Horn of Africa.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“Those acts reveal the perpetrators' enduring capacity to cause harm and only heighten our concerns with regard to the consequences of the use of international organized crime for the financing of terrorist activity. It also reflects the degree to which it is critical to implement resolution 2195 (2014) and 2347 (2017). The persistence of the challenge of international terrorism is a further reminder of the overriding need to redouble efforts to counter the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters, whose return poses a grave threat to international peace and security, especially in areas of conflict where the State is struggling to assert its authority.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“Clearly, the contribution of the United Nations Secretariat to that progress has been decisive, thanks in particular to the efforts of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) and of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team aimed at bolstering international cooperation in counter-terrorism. However, as is underscored in the report, the challenges posed by international terrorism remain concerning. That was tragically underscored in the attacks that took place recently. The Senegalese delegation would therefore like to reaffirm its firm condemnation of the terrorist attacks that recently took place through the world, in particular in London, Kabul and Tehran.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to commend the Bolivian presidency for organizing this important meeting. I should also like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing of the fifth report of the Secretary-General on the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) (S/2017/467). It appears that significant progress has been achieved in the struggle against ISIL, in particular in Iraq, Syria and Libya. That reflects the significant efforts undertaken by Member States to contain the terrorist threat with a view to ultimately stamping it out.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“We would also like to pay tribute to the significant contribution by the Tribunals to international justice with regard to crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of genocide, as well as to accountability and reconciliation efforts. That is why Senegal is firmly committed to being responsible for the eight cells that have been refurbished by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in accordance with international prison standards and to making them fully operational. I would like to assure the Mechanism's authorities that the related administrative procedures are in their final stages.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“Turning our attention now to the matter of Judge Aydin Sefa Akay, we welcome the efforts of the Office of Legal Affairs and the Informal Working Group to seek a happy conclusion to this matter and we welcome all cooperation lent by Turkey. We call upon all parties involved to keep the channels of dialogue and consultation open in order to find a swift solution to this matter. We acknowledge the key role played by the International Criminal Tribunals and the work done by the officials who lead them. We reiterate our support to them. I also assure them of the tireless support of my country to upholding the principle of the independence of justice.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“However, we note that certain questions remain pending, namely, that the issue of staffing, issues related to cooperation and arrest warrants, the search for fugitives found to be guilty by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the reintegration of acquitted or released individuals after they have served their sentences, the optimal use of financial and administrative resources and the issue of the archives have not yet been fully resolved. These are issues that are of concern to all of us and deserve our attention. We also appeal to States, particularly those in which the fugitives might have taken refuge, to redouble their efforts to apprehend them and to ensure that they can stand trial.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“Moreover, my delegation acknowledges the importance of legal responsibility and welcomes the adoption of a professional code of conduct for the judges of the Mechanism, although we note that there are no provisions for sanctions within that professional code of conduct should a judge fall short of the content therein. This shortcoming has already been pointed out by the Office of Internal Oversight Services in its 2016 evaluation report of the ICTY and deserves to be addressed quickly. We welcome President Meron's decision to have his Office review the possibility of establishing an enforcement mechanism allowing for the implementation of a code of ethics that will take into account the evolution of international practice in this area.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“My delegation would also like to congratulate Ambassador Elbio Rosselli, Permanent Representative of Uruguay, and his entire team for their remarkable work as Chair of the Informal Working Group on International Criminal Tribunals. In reading through the reports, we are very satisfied to see the headway that is being achieved in dealing with pending cases, particularly the fact that a new trial will soon be opened in the case of Stanisie and Simatovie, which should begin on 13 June. We also welcome the fact that preparations are under way for the appeal of Mr. Karadzic' and Mr. Seselj. The beginnings of these cases and appeals is an important step forward.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): The Senegalese delegation is grateful to the Bolivian presidency of the Security Council for having a organized this briefing on the International Criminal Tribunals and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. I would like to thank in particular Judge Carmel Agius, President Theodor Meron and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for their comprehensive reports (see S/2017/434 and S/2017/436) and for their briefings on the work of the Tribunals and on the completion strategy for their work. I take this opportunity to also wish the new Registrar, Mr. Olufemi Elias of Nigeria, every success. He is joining the Mechanism at a crucial juncture in its transition and in the transfer of functions and responsibilities from the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) to the Mechanism.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“It continues to flagrantly violate the Council's resolutions and repeated requests to discharge its international obligations in this area in a clear, irreversible and verifiable manner. The actions of North Korea are therefore not only a threat to the people inhabiting the peninsula and the region, but they also seriously undermine the non-proliferation regime with the goal of developing nuclear-weapon delivery systems, which greatly exacerbates tensions in the region and beyond. I take this opportunity to reaffirm Senegal's support for rigorous compliance with the relevant Council resolutions and to reiterate our hope for a swift resumption of dialogue in order to reach a comprehensive, peaceful, diplomatic and political solution to the crisis.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): The Senegalese delegation voted in favour of resolution 2356 (2017), which strengthens the sanctions regime on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in accordance with my country's commitment to a world free of nuclear weapons, but also to express Senegal's position in favour ofa denuclearized Korean peninsula. North Korea's launches of ballistic missiles, which my country has strongly condemned every time, attest to the country's determination to continue its nuclear and ballistic-missile programmes. The previous sanctions have not stopped North Korea from gradually upgrading its nuclear capabilities and ballistic missiles.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“37)" It is for that reason that my delegation supports the strengthening of the international community's efforts through opening investigations of allegations of violations and the prosecution of perpetrators of attacks on health infrastructure - the services of which, of course, remain essential in times of armed conflict. It goes without saying that our generation has the opportunity, if it has the genuine will, to replace the culture of impunity with that of accountability. My delegation believes that we can hold to the view that the best way to protect civilians is to create a protective and preventive environment that pays particular attention to the root causes of conflict, the promotion of human rights and the rule of law, and inclusive and sustainable development.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“Finally, quality training should be provided to military personnel in order to minimize disruptions to health-care services while safeguarding legitimate security concerns. Despite the unanimous condemnation by the international community of indiscriminate attacks on civilian populations and health facilities in flagrant violation of the relevant provisions of international humanitarian law, the report of the Secretary-General states that, unfortunately, the number of such attacks remained very high in 2016. Even more serious, the report states: "Many incidents were never investigated, and where investigations were conducted they often failed to meet international standards, preventing effective corrective action and accountability (ibid., para.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“It is also essential to ensure the restoration of basic services, in particular by rebuilding hospitals and other medical facilities destroyed or damaged during attacks. Another important aspect to be taken into account is the implementation of the measures taken by the Security Council in resolution 2286 (2016) and the recommendations made by the Secretary-General in this regard. In addition, all possible barriers to access to health care and related facilities should be lifted to allow for adequate deployment on the ground. Furthermore, local health organizations need to be supported in order to maintain a minimum level of service through tailor-made solutions, depending on circumstances on the ground.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“As for the parties to conflicts, they are clearly obligated to respect international humanitarian law, while the international community has a duty to ensure that persons suspected of serious violations of these rules of law, including International law relating to the protection of medical care in time of armed conflict, are brought to justice. That is why military partnerships play a prominent role, as they offer a unique opportunity to influence the parties to the conflict and to ensure respect for international law. The achievement of these objectives requires a multidimensional approach that involves a variety of actors, including the Security Council, Member States and troop-contributing countries.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“To that end, it is important to strengthen, in all ways, the culture of preventing violations of international humanitarian law and human rights and to combat the impunity of their perpetrators, whoever they may be. For that, it remains essential to strengthen the prevention role of United Nations peacekeeping operations. When reviewing or establishing mission mandates, it is appropriate to consider capacity-building measures and measures to support security sector reform and, where appropriate, sanctions procedures. It is also appropriate to ensure that the resources of peace operations are adapted to their mandates.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source