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1. “The views of the troop-contributing countries in that regard, together with those of the Secretariat and the Security Council, are imperative. In that way, the host country's needs can influence United Nations supply on the peacebuilding front and on the reconstruction phase. Finally, my delegation wishes to acknowledge the contributions made by the thousands of men and women deployed by our respective countries to serve under the United Nations flag in dealing with very dangerous and complex situations around the world. We wish, in that regard, to pay special homage to those who have fallen in the cause of the noble endeavour to make the world a safe and secure place.”

   2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

2. “The first is the delivery of basic safety and security for citizens; secondly, inclusive political processes; thirdly, the provision of basic services; fourthly, the restoration of core Government functions; and, fifthly, economic revitalization. In that regard, we have witnessed the value of strong national ownership and leadership in the formulation of peacebuilding priorities in the cases of the Timor- Leste, Liberia and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. For multidimensional peacekeeping missions to be truly effective, mandate reviews must be informed by periodic and focused reviews contained in the reports of the Secretary-General. The views of all the relevant stakeholders in the field, including those of the host country, must be included in such reports.”

   2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

3. “Peacekeeping missions are enablers that provide assistance at critical moments in the aftermath of conflict and bring expertise in the form of security sector reform, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, the rule of law, human rights, electoral assistance and other civilian affairs. Regular and joint consultations and assessments by the peacekeeping mission and the host Government during the security phase are critical in edging towards or determining the transition to a peacebuilding phase. The Secretary-General's 2009 report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2009/304) is instructive in providing a broad framework that highlights five recurring priorities for United Nations engagement in peacebuilding.”

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4. “Peacekeeping missions provide a security umbrella through the presence of uniformed personnel and contribute to preserving the political space. As the first United Nations presence in the field, peacekeepers are correctly considered as the entry point for peacebuilding, upon which other stakeholders, including the host Governments, will build in designing a peacebuilding architecture. National ownership of that architecture, however, remains paramount. Multidimensional peacekeeping missions have the combined presence of political, military, technical and other specialized expertise and skill sets. Peacebuilding components are intrinsic in such peacekeeping missions, which present a comparative advantage at the onset of a mission's deployment.”

   2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

5. “Consistency and coherence are imperative in that regard, and the Security Council must be responsive to the calls of the affected parties to a dispute or conflict. Selectivity in its responsiveness must be avoided in order for multidimensional peacekeeping to be truly effective. Human rights components, by means of an example, should not be avoided in some multidimensional peacekeeping missions for the sake of political expediency. Such an approach has only proven to prolong some conflicts. The Security Council must ensure that its decisions are upheld in promoting international peace and security and to avoid selective approaches that end up disappointing populations who yearn for the realization of their legitimate aspirations.”

   2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

6. “The deployment of United Nations peacekeeping forces gives rise to high expectations at the international, regional and national levels, especially among the civilian population of the host State who are generally caught in the cross-fire of conflict and who bear the brunt of the conflicts. It is therefore an understandable and credible expectation that political support should translate into concrete outcomes through, inter alia, technical and financial support, as well as the anticipated transfer of expertise and resources during the lifespan ofa peacekeeping/peacebuilding mission. Security Council resolutions that mandate such peacekeeping missions must not only be realistic, achievable and well-resourced, but they must be able to meet those expectations.”

   2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

7. “The multidimensional approach to peacekeeping has shown to be an effective tool to address modern-day conflict situations. Ten of the current 14 peacekeeping missions that are configured in that manner bear testimony to that fact. The multidimensional peacekeeping approach has also, over the years, proven to be an international peacebuilding instrument that has contributed to laying the foundation for sustainable peace and democratic governance. United Nations peacekeeping therefore continues to occupy a central role in the functioning of the collective security system established by the Charter of the United Nations.”

   2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

8. “My delegation wishes to express its appreciation you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting on this very important subject underpinning the collective efforts of the States Members of the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security. We also wish to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his briefing to the Council earlier today. South Africa aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Today's United Nations peacekeepers are mostly deployed in situations of intra-State conflict, therefore necessitating both the deployment of formed and civilian components to deal with the complexity of the challenges confronting conflict-affected States.”

   2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

9. “The burden of responsibility rests on the membership of the Council to ensure measurable progress on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in the broader context of the women, peace and security agenda and the laudable objectives that it aspires to achieve.”

   2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

10. “Women suffer disproportionately from poverty, and the risks they face are heightened in armed conflict and post-conflict situations. The United Nations system and the international community must therefore provide sufficient assistance to countries emerging from conflict to build their national capacity in terms ofjustice and security institutions, especially in the police, prosecutorial, judicial and corrections sectors and to ensure that women are well represented in all of those structures. Finally, much work needs to be done to narrow the substantive implementation deficits that remain.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

11. “Their experience of conflict, violence and repression, and their particular needs in such contexts usually differ from those of men. Unfortunately, women tend to be sidelined from formal conflict resolution and peacebuilding processes. We must therefore create the space for women to assume positions of leadership and decision-making in peacemaking and peacebuilding processes. Better still, we need to focus more on preventing conflicts from breaking out in the first place. Post-conflict recovery and reconstruction programmes often overlook women's security needs, which ultimately compromises the inclusiveness and sustainability of peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts. Access to justice for women in post-conflict States through deliberate policies of inclusion is essential to building fair, equitable and equal societies.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

12. “The integration of appropriate gender perspectives into the mandates of the relevant peacekeeping missions and in other thematic areas related to peace and security would positively advance efforts in that regard. We welcome the focus of this open debate on giving prominence to the role of women's civil society organizations in contributing to the prevention and resolution of armed conflict and to peacebuilding. From our ownperspective, SouthAfricacontinuesto contribute to the popularization of resolution 1325 (2000) through such structures as the Southern African Development Community, the African Union and the Pan-African Women's Organization. We remain conscious of the fact that women and children are the most vulnerable members of society. They suffer disproportionately from conflict and State incapacity.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

13. “South Africa is pleased to note the valuable contribution that gender advisers in post-conflict settings continue to make through the provision of training to and awareness-raising of peacekeepers and assisting in the capacity-building activities of national Governments and of civil society. However, we remain concerned at the slow deployment of women protection advisers to peacekeeping missions. This presents a serious protection gap, and every effort must be made to ensure that the progress made in the protection and promotion of the rights and empowerment of women and girls is not lost. We are supportive of the efforts undertaken by the Council to ensure that more systematic attention is given in all its work to the implementation of commitments in the area of women, peace and security.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

14. “We therefore call for a more regular review of the status of implementation within the United Nations system and in Member States of the proposals made by the Secretary-General on the inclusion of women in conflict prevention and mediation, the nomination of women to lead negotiation processes, and an increase in the number of female police and troop personnel in United Nations missions. Equally, we urge the Secretary-General to give specific attention to the appointment of women to senior positions, including chief mediators and heads of political, peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions. We maintain that greater effort needs to be expended towards the deployment of greater numbers of female military and police personnel to United Nations peacekeeping operations.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

15. “However, the report highlights the fact that 12 years after the adoption of the resolution, despite some positive gains, its implementation remains slow and uneven in many cases. My delegation notes that much work still needs to be done to strengthen the role of women in preventive diplomacy, formal peace processes and mediation. We therefore remain fully committed to working, in cooperation with the United Nations system and Member States, towards the removal of barriers impeding the full and effective implementation of the resolution. In that regard, we welcome the role played by UN-Women to integrate a gender perspective under the women, peace and security agenda, in keeping with the broader United Nations system-wide mandate. We note with concern the continuing underrepresentation of women in formal peace processes.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

16. “My delegation thanks all of the briefers for the insightful statements they delivered here today. We also thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this important debate. South Africa is fully committed to pursuing an integrated, gender-oriented approach in the areas of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, in recognition of the powerful role of women as agents of change. The report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security (S/2012/732) shows that Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) has provided for the establishment of an enabling framework for the creation of opportunities and spaces for women to be at the centre of processes affecting their safety, security and development, in equal partnership with men.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

17. “There is nothing in the Convention on the Law of the Sea that suggests that the existence of an EEZ is subject to its declaration by the coastal State. Therefore, even as we await the declaration of an EEZ by Somalia, fishing and dumping in the maritime zone 200 nautical miles from its coastline without the consent of its authorities is illegal. The international community must remain resolute in condemning both piracy and the illegal fishing and dumping of toxic waste off the coast of Somalia, which are all reprehensible criminal activities under international law.”

    2012-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6867 (2012) · source

18. “We hope that, in the context of paragraph 26 of resolution 2077 (2012), those States and organizations with a naval presence in the area will provide the Secretary-General with the information necessary to enable the Council to take that matter further. We look forward to receiving further updates by the Secretary- General on the issue of illegal fishing and dumping. If we fail to take decisive action in that regard, we risk creating the impression that the Council is willing to act to curb piracy only because the vital economic interests of some countries are threatened. Finally, South Africa supports the call in paragraph 4 of resolution 2077 (2012) for Somalia to declare an exclusive economic zone (EEZ). However, the absence of a declared EEZ cannot be used to justify the illegal exploitation of Somali resources in the zone.”

    2012-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6867 (2012) · source

19. “However, the report of the Secretary- General contained in document S/2012/783 states that there is no evidence of such activities currently in respect of illegal dumping and that there is little evidence to date to justify the claim that illegal fishing and dumping is one of the reasons for forcing Somali youth to resort to piracy. My delegation finds it extremely difficult to reconcile the inferences drawn by the latter, given the lack of formal investigation or monitoring to fully examine the issue. It is difficult to accept that the 2012 report, with its obvious methodological limitations, could erase those historical claims and allegations in the absence of thorough investigation or monitoring. Those issues must be fully monitored and investigated, no matter how inconvenient the allegations may be if they are verified.”

    2012-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6867 (2012) · source

20. “We note that the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of Somali natural resources and waters indicates that "some observers claim that the international naval presence to suppress piracy, authorized by the Security Council, has in fact inadvertently facilitated a resurgence of illegal fishing in Somali waters" and that "Due to a lack of a formal monitoring, these claims cannot be verified" (S/2011/66], para. 44). Similarly, the report refers to unconfirmed allegations of illegal dumping off the coast of Somalia. In that regard, the report notes that "Robust investigations would be required as the security situation improves" (ibid., para. 55).”

    2012-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6867 (2012) · source

21. “The international community should therefore focus more closely on, and direct more resources towards, addressing the root causes of the Somali conflict, while also maintaining the required pressure at sea against perpetrators of piracy. As stressed by the African Union Peace and Security Council, one of the many issues that have to be addressed in our search for solutions in Somalia must include curbing illegal dumping and the illegal plundering of Somali resources, including illegal fishing and the dumping of toxic waste off the coast of Somalia. Somali authorities must be assisted in ensuring that the benefits of Somali resources are enjoyed by Somalia and its people.”

    2012-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6867 (2012) · source

22. “On its part, South Africa is a signatory to the Djibouti Code of Conduct concerning the Repression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden. In the region of the Southern African Development Community, we have deployed naval assets for anti-piracy operations in the Mozambique Channel. South Africa continues to insist that piracy off the coast of Somalia must be put in the context of the peace challenges facing Somalia. In our View, a solution to the problem of piracy off the coast of Somalia demands holistic solutions and an end to the current conflict. Piracy remains a symptom of a greater problem, namely, the political, security and economic challenges on land.”

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23. “South Africa welcomes the adoption of resolution 2077 (2012). South Africa remains concerned about the scourge of piracy and its negative impact on the political, social, economic and humanitarian situation in Somalia. We applaud the efforts of various States and organizations, such as the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, in combating piracy. We recall that article 100 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea affirms the duty of all States to cooperate as far as possible in the repression of piracy on the high seas. Moreover, article 105 permits all States to seize a pirate ship and exercise universal jurisdiction over persons committing piracy.”

    2012-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6867 (2012) · source

24. “On its part, the international community should continue its supportive role in the country's transition from conflict to stability and prosperity. South Africa therefore continues to support the presence and role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). In conclusion, we commend Special Representative De Mistura for completing the integrated strategic framework for a comprehensive review of UNAMA's mandated activities and the United Nations support to Afghanistan, and thank UNAMA and its personnel for their efforts in executing the mandate of the Security Council for a more peaceful and stable Afghanistan.”

    2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source

25. “We are pleased that the High Peace Council has intensified its efforts to lead reconciliation efforts. This, together with efforts to reintegrate insurgents, including the Taliban, should be encouraged. My delegation remains concerned by the plight of children caught up in conflict in Afghanistan, and in this connection we strongly condemn the attack on a school on Sunday by a suspected militant on a motorcycle, who threw a hand grenade at the gates of the school. With regard to the role of women, my delegation is of the view that Afghan women have a significant role to play in securing the peace and stability of the country. Their role in building a new Afghan society should be welcomed. National ownership and leadership remain crucial to political security and socio-economic progress in Afghanistan.”

    2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source

26. “In this regard, we would like to underscore the central role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in supporting the Government of Afghanistan and in coordinating international assistance to the country. Crucially, the continued role played by bilateral partners remains indispensable. We are particularly concerned over the attacks directed against the United Nations and its personnel. South Africa condemns in the strongest terms the violent attacks against the United Nations operations centre in Mazar-e-Sharif on 1 April, which resulted in the death and injury of United Nations staff. South Africa continues to welcome efforts to strengthen political outreach activities. Political dialogue and reconciliation among people and leaders remain critical to the long-term stability of Afghanistan.”

    2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source

27. “These include progress in the implementation of the Kabul process, momentum on reintegration and reconciliation efforts, and cooperation between Afghans and their neighbours. Despite these positive developments, Afghanistan continues to face critical challenges in its endeavour to achieve stability and development. Key among them are the security situation, the worsening humanitarian situation, human rights deficiencies and continuing civilian casualties. South Africa stresses that, given the magnitude of these challenges, a comprehensive strategy incorporating security, humanitarian issues, good governance and socio-economic development is required.”

    2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source

28. “Allow me to add the voice of my delegation to those of others who have congratulated you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July, and to thank Ambassador Nelson Messone for his excellent stewardship of the Security Council during the month of June. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, for introducing the report of the Secretary- General on Afghanistan (S/2011/381). We also appreciate the participation of the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Zahir Tanin, in this debate. My delegation welcomes the relatively positive developments that have taken place over the past few months in Afghanistan, particularly with regard to the progress towards greater Afghan leadership and ownership.”

    2011-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6574 (2011) · source

29. “My delegation remains convinced that the only viable solution to the challenges confronting the region is a political solution based on the creation of a Palestinian State coexisting peacefully alongside Israel on the basis of the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and the implementation of resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002), 1515 (2003) and 1850 (2008), as well as the Madrid terms of reference, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet Road Map. Israel has an historic opportunity to move the peace process forward and to keep this flame of hope alive. If they do, they will ensure that the dream of a Palestinian State is brought a step closer and will bring within reach the realization of peace and security for themselves and for the region.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source

30. “The Palestinian Authority has come to the talks in good faith, expecting the full implementation of Israel's previously agreed commitments under international law, as well as relevant Security Council resolutions and Israel's Road Map obligations. My delegation also calls for continued unity among the Palestinian political leadership which, in our view, would strengthen the negotiations process. South Africa urges the international community, this body and all players concerned to exert all the influence necessary and pressure Israel to meet its obligations under various Security Council resolutions and under international law. The Security Council in particular has to shoulder its responsibility for ending the Israeli occupation and ensuring that the Palestinian people's right to self-determination is met.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source

31. “My delegation has always stated that a long-term solution to the challenges facing the region can only be achieved through negotiations. For that to happen, it is essential that a climate of mutual trust and peace be created and that the Israeli political leadership take the difficult decisions needed to ensure sustainable peace in the region. We therefore call on the Israeli Government to desist from all actions that could have a negative impact on the negotiations process. Israel's current acts threaten to undermine the legitimacy of the process by weakening the Palestinian Authority as an equal partner in the negotiations process.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source

32. “In so doing it will demonstrate its serious intention to bring about the establishment of a viable and fully independent Palestinian State, existing side by side in peace with Israel within internationally recognized borders". During our negotiations to establish a democratic South Africa, my country also experienced moments that threatened to derail the negotiations process and tested the resolve of our political leadership. Focused on the broader goal of peace, democracy and reconciliation, the South African political leadership defied all those who sought to have them fail in achieving those objectives. This is such a moment in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations process, where the leadership of Palestine is confronted with circumstances that make it difficult for them to count on the good faith that is necessary for negotiations.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source

33. “My Government further stated that "the continued building of new settlements threatens to halt negotiations between Palestine and Israel, as Palestinian President Abbas has repeatedly made it clear that in the absence of a halt to settlement construction, he would not continue with the negotiations". The South African Government further noted that "[t]he first few rounds of direct Israeli- Palestinian talks held during September 2010 appeared to have demonstrated a clear intention by both parties to effectively move the peace process forward. The South African Government accordingly calls on the Israeli Government to honour its previous international commitments by putting an end to all further settlement construction in the Palestinian West Bank indefinitely.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source

34. “In connection with the latter decision, my Government issued a statement in which it noted, "with serious concern that the partial moratorium imposed by the Israeli Government in November 2009 on the further construction of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian West Bank has not been renewed. The ten-month Israeli moratorium, which expired on 26 September 2010, was not renewed despite the resumption of direct negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian leaders. . .". Furthermore, the halting of settlement construction is seen by the South African Government as a commitment already agreed to by the Israelis during prior negotiations, including at the International Middle East Peace Conference at Annapolis, which took place in November 2007 and in which South Africa participated.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source

35. “Those developments were significant and created an atmosphere at the international level conducive to moving the process forward and to ensuring that the Palestinians would realize their inalienable right of self-determination. Throughout the period of negotiations, the resolve of the parties was severely tested through incidents such as the continued imposition of the inhuman blockade of the Gaza Strip, the continued construction of the unlawful separation wall, and the violent assault by Israeli forces on the international humanitarian flotilla on 31 May 2010. Further threats to the negotiations stemmed from Israel's decision not to extend the settlement freeze when it expired on 26 September 2010.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source

36. “Our hope was based on some very positive and encouraging developments, including the efforts to resume negotiations between the parties through proximity talks, the continued engagement of the Quartet - and separately the United States of America - with the Palestinian and Israeli leadership, the resumption of direct talks between the parties on 2 September on all permanent status issues, and the continued support of the Arab League and Non-Aligned Movement, with the hope of seeing the direct talks achieve the ultimate objective of creating a two-State solution and ushering in a new era of Middle East peace and security.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source

37. “My delegation was hoping that we could address this meeting of the Security Council in the month of October on a more optimistic note, on a more hopeful note. My delegation was hoping that, at this point in time, some measure of progress would have been reached through direct negotiations, which would signal a forward-moving momentum that would place us firmly on the path of finding a sustainable and peaceful resolution of the outstanding permanent status issues and that would bring us closer to the realization ofa two-State solution.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source

38. “South Africa welcomes this opportunity to again address the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. We also wish to congratulate you and your delegation, Mr. President, for effectively and efficiently steering the work of the Security Council during the month of October. South Africa wishes to thank Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing delivered earlier to the Security Council. My delegation associates itself with the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Egypt, who spoke on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. This debate is timely and takes place at a critical juncture in the latest round of stalled negotiations between the Palestinian and Israeli parties.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source