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Dabbashi

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first: 2008-03-03
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“What is happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as we all know, is an ethnic conflict that has become very complex and difficult, owing to its long duration, with no solution or settlement in sight and competing regional and international interests in an area that is very rich in natural resources. Against that background, the dispute between the two brotherly States, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the fact that each is accusing the other of committing crimes have led, unfortunately, to an escalation of the humanitarian and security crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region as a whole.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“In that regard, we commend the cooperation between the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) and non-governmental organizations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We also note the increase in internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees to 1,350,000, owing to the various conflicts between the Congolese army and the Congres national pour la defense du peuple (CNDP) in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As is well known, the Security Council and the international community have condemned the new outbreaks of conflict, killings and atrocities committed against civilians, as well as the obstruction of humanitarian assistance trying to reach the IDPs in their camps.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Alan Doss, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his briefing. Deterioration of the security situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to a grave humanitarian situation. The civilian population has faced killings, rapes and child recruitment into armed groups, all of which are crimes that we condemn, and we call for the perpetrators to be investigated and brought to justice. That should be done impartially, whether the perpetrators are rebels, security forces, national Congolese army or civilians.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“We join the Secretary- General in calling upon the international community to provide AMISOM. with all possible financial and logistical assistance. Finally, as we have said here on numerous occasions, the credibility of the United Nations and, in particular, of the Security Council is at stake in Somalia.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“The increase in acts of piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia exacerbates the security, socio-economic and humanitarian situation in the country. We welcome the assistance provided by a number of States in ensuring the safety of maritime transport in the area. But we must recall that combating this lack of security requires the resolution of the underlying causes of the crisis in Somalia. We are grateful to the International Maritime Organization for its efforts, and we consider that its recommendations merit the closest attention. My delegation wishes in conclusion to reaffirm its hope that the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations will continue, with a view to strengthening the Union's institutional capacity to support AMISOM, which for the moment remains the sole credible force in Somalia.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“We await with interest the recommendations promised in paragraph 52 of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/709). In the meantime, my delegation regrets that responses to the Secretary-General's appeal have been weak and hesitant. We hope that there will be a speedy response to his appeal and to that of the Transitional Federal Government - reaffirmed this morning by the Permanent Representative of Somalia - to bring about the deployment of a multinational force and, then, a peacekeeping operation in Somalia. But it is the duty of the Council to anticipate events and the responses that will be proposed by the Secretary-General, so that it can find possible approaches to addressing the matter.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“Like the parties themselves, my delegation attaches the greatest importance to the role of the High-Level Committee provided for in the Djibouti agreement, which is jointly chaired by the United Nations and the African Union. We call upon the international community to provide the Committee with all the support it needs to assist the parties in abiding by their commitments. My delegation welcomes the willingness of the African Union to strengthen AMISOM. in support of the implementation of the Djibouti agreement. On the deployment of an international stabilization force, my delegation takes note of the plan formulated by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and of the initiatives undertaken by the Secretary-General in that regard.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“Here, we welcome the notable progress attained in the negotiations between the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia (ARS) and the joint decisions that have been taken, including on a cessation of armed confrontation between the TFG and the ARS, a time frame for the withdrawal of Ethiopian forces and the deployment of a joint security force. The 26 October signing of a ceasefire agreement is also to be welcomed, and we look forward to its full implementation. Unfortunately, the present institutional impasse threatens to undermine these achievements. That is why we believe that every effort should be made to overcome it as quickly as possible.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“Let me begin by reaffirming my delegation's firm condemnation of acts violence and violations of human rights in Somalia, in particular those perpetrated against the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and humanitarian personnel, and recently, the 29 October suicide bomb attack against the office of the United Nations Development Programme in Hargeisa. We expect the perpetrators of such acts to be brought to justice. We welcomed the August signing of the Djibouti agreement, and we call upon the signatories to commit themselves, unreservedly and in good faith, to compliance with it, in conformity with commitments they themselves undertook. Moreover, all Somalis must join in the process that is now under way.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“We support the Secretary-General's appeal to Member States to contribute troops, equipment and financial resources for the establishment of such a force, and we urge countries in a position to do so to respond to that appeal so that we can buttress the Djibouti agreement and restore peace and stability to Somalia. It is our hope that we will very soon hear the views of the Secretary-General, as promised in paragraph 52 of his report, including the alternative proposals of which he wrote in that paragraph. 08-6107] Mr. Tiendrebeogo (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Menkerios, Mr. Zenenga and Mr. Mitropoulos for their illuminating briefings. Our thanks go also to the Permanent Representative of Somalia and to the Permanent Observer of the African Union for their statements this morning.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“But we all know that the United Nations has gained a great deal of experience in the deployment of peacekeeping forces and multinational forces in conditions of instability in their areas of operations. If we do not wish to deploy a force at this time, what are the alternatives? Can we tell the millions of suffering Somalis that we cannot help them or provide aid? I do not think that is a solution. In my view, we must take advantage of the Djibouti agreement in order to pacify the situation and to begin immediately, in collaboration with the African Union, to deploy a stabilization force in Somalia.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“The agreement on the cessation of armed confrontation signed on 26 October, following a meeting of the High-Level Committee, constitutes an important step in that direction. There is no doubt that priority should now be given to the establishment of an international stabilization force and to strengthening the African Union Mission in Somalia so that it can be an integral part of that force. Unfortunately, however, the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/709) provides no timeline for the establishment of such a force, and the two briefings we heard today from representatives of the Secretariat raise further concerns for us. If we understand matters correctly, it was observed that conditions are not ripe for the deployment of such a force, owing to the continuing precarious security situation.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“We support the European Union's proposal that DPKO play a role in the coordination of operations to fight piracy off the coast of Somalia. We hope that DPKO will study the proposal and that it will formulate an opinion on it. We are convinced, however, that piracy is a result of the conflict and instability in Somalia and that it will end once a political solution to the problems of Somalia is found. Such a solution must be based on a comprehensive approach in order to deal with all the issues related to Somalia. Now more than ever, there is an urgent need to deploy an international force on the ground, whatever it may come to be called. We believe that the recent agreement signed by the Transitional Federal Government and the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia could form the basis for the deployment of such a force.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“We also note the acts of piracy off the coast of Somalia, which pose a real threat to international shipping. International Maritime Organization statistics give a sombre picture of the situation. However, there has been a swift positive reaction on the part of several countries to Security Council resolution 1816 (2008) concerning the fight against piracy. We appreciate the efforts made by all countries that have cooperated with the Transitional Federal Government in the fight against piracy and armed maritime robbery. We support the Secretary-General's appeal to Member States to participate in those efforts. In that respect, our appreciation goes in particular to States that have ensured the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those who need it.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“The humanitarian situation in Somalia is deteriorating daily. Humanitarian organizations and emergency aid workers are targeted by threats and attacks from armed groups. The situation has caused certain organizations to suspend their activities, which has had an adverse impact on nearly one million people, who require emergency humanitarian assistance. The humanitarian situation in central and southern Somalia is growing particular dire, because those areas are not covered by humanitarian organizations. Another humanitarian problem has been caused by the violence between factions, which is of concern to us. That problem affects Somali refugees and displaced persons. Fighting in Mogadishu has forced 108,000 people to flee the city, and the number of displaced persons now exceeds 1.3 million.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“We renew our condolences regarding the victims of that attack. There is no doubt that recent developments on the ground could represent a regression in the efforts that have been made by Mr. Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and could negate all the hopes generated by the Djibouti agreement and the ceasefire agreement. Today, we call upon all of the parties in the Transitional Federal Government to overcome their differences and to unify their efforts to hasten the formation of a new Government to serve the people of Somalia. We also call for the coordination of all regional and international initiatives and efforts in keeping with the role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, in order to ensure that these efforts are mutually supportive, rather than parallel efforts.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): I wish to begin by thanking the Secretary- General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as well as the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, the Director of the Africa II Division of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the representative of Somalia, for their briefings. The security and humanitarian situation in Somalia is of great concern to my country and to the international community, despite the progress achieved in the negotiations between the Transitional Federal Government and the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia. Acts of violence and war continue, and in that respect we reiterate our condemnation of the attack that took place in October 2008 that targeted the office of the United Nations Development Programme.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“That is something in which the United Nations specialized agencies can participate by providing assistance to national efforts towards women's advancement through the financing of education and training programmes focused as a priority on women and girls. Finally, I wish to reiterate the support of my country for all of the recommendations included in paragraph 97 of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/622) to accelerate the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000).”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“We can all imagine the suffering of thousands of women deprived of drugs and food and whose vital needs remain unmet, including in the Gaza Strip. We can all imagine the suffering of women who see their children killed before their eyes, or women whose children are arrested and then languish in Israeli jails without being brought to trial. I mention the suffering of the Palestinian women because, unfortunately, the Secretary-General's report made no mention of it. We believe that a drastic solution to the problem of violence against women is to resolve conflicts, to settle them at the very outset, to ensure that peace prevails, to set up an effective and transparent security sector, to accelerate development in post-conflict States and to strengthen the role of women in all fields.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“We believe that certain measures adopted by peacekeeping operations in conflict areas are effective and, to a large extent, contribute to preventing sexual violence against women. For example, there are policewomen deployed in conflict zones and 24-hour peacekeeping police patrols in refugee and displaced persons' camps. When we refer to violence against women in conflict zones, we must bear in mind the violence and psychological terror visited upon Palestinian women suffering under Israeli occupation, in brazen violation of all the principles of international law. We can all imagine the terrible suffering of pregnant women who give birth at checkpoints because they are prevented from reaching hospitals.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“That final draft will be submitted to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in the preparations leading up to the declaration of the period from 2010 to 2020 as the African Decade for Women. We should also note that the recently established African Women's Rights Observatory is an important tool to ensure follow-up in the enforcement of women's rights in Africa and to take into account the need to overcome the gender gap. Despite all of those efforts by the United Nations, the African Union and individual States, we are seriously concerned by sexual violence against women in conflict areas, whether during conflict or in post- conflict situations. Effective prevention and response, in our view, requires comprehensive, coordinated and multidimensional long-term efforts involving all stakeholders.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“We reaffirm yet again that it is the responsibility of States to adopt effective national legislation to promote the rights of women, to eliminate the culture of impunity and to encourage greater participation by women in decision-making processes. We should also undertake media campaigns and set up education programmes to raise awareness of women's rights and to eliminate cultural discrimination against them. In terms of the African continent, we are satisfied to see the commitment shown by African States to promoting gender equality and empowerment of women, in conformity with the Constitutive Act of the African Union. We pay tribute to the progress achieved so far at the regional level. Indeed, a final draft of African Union policies for women has been elaborated with the assistance of civil society organizations.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“We recognize that the greatest share of responsibility for the implementation of the resolution lies with Member States. Indeed, the United Nations cannot provide for greater female participation in peacekeeping operations if Member States do not ensure that there are sufficient women candidates for peacekeeping missions. One cannot expect the promotion of women's rights and their advancement and protection in conflict areas and in other States if there are no national strategies for that. We agree with the statement in the Secretary- General's report that there is no single agreed approach for dealing with the issue of the gender gap. We must take into account the specificities and needs of each State.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): Eight years have passed since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). Generally speaking, we are satisfied with the implementation of the resolution by the United Nations and on the national level by States throughout the world. However, the situation of women and girls in conflict zones remains a source of great concern, as shown in the Secretary-General's report (S/2008/622) submitted for our consideration today. Resolution 1325 (2000) has helped a growing number of women to overcome the obstacles confronting them along the road to participation in decision-making processes, supported the promotion of women's rights and contributed to peace and security throughout the world. Shortcomings remain, however, in the implementation of the resolution, especially in conflict zones.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“We welcome the repeated efforts of those organizations to help the two countries to resolve their dispute. We call on both parties to use those proposals to their best advantage. With regard to the evident differences between the two brotherly countries with respect to the demarcation of their border, we hope that they will be able to reach an agreement on the international legal instruments to be used to resolve the issue once and for all. We insist on the need to continue to seek a peaceful solution to the crisis. We support the good offices of the Secretary-General and call on both parties to respond positively to them.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“Like other countries, we believe that the situation between Djibouti and Eritrea could be worse; the border area is relatively calm. While we welcome that fact, we are still concerned at the lack of progress made thus far in finding a peaceful solution. It is also regrettable that the good offices of the Council, of regional organizations and other actors have not been received positively, which could lead to a new crisis. Fighting erupted again in June, and I believe that both countries are duty-bound to reply favourably to the message issued by the Council that same month. As a member of the African Union, the League of Arab States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, Libya calls for the implementation of the resolutions adopted by those organizations.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): I should like to join preceding speakers in welcoming His Excellency Mr. Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of Djibouti, and to thank him for his statement. I also welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Djibouti and his delegation and thank the representative of Eritrea for his statement. We in Libya are extremely concerned at the crisis that has erupted in recent months between two brotherly nations, in particular since those countries belong to a region that has long been beset by problems. Most people in that region are suffering the effects of war, including lack of security, food and medicine. It is regrettable that, thus far, the Security Council has not been able to come up with effective solutions to the problems in the region.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“During their operations, the multinational forces must make every effort to ensure that Afghan civilians are adequately protected and that the human rights of the Afghan people are protected and guaranteed. Those arrested must be given fair trials and must be held in conditions that are in accordance with international humanitarian law and human rights principles. The use of force alone cannot achieve peace and security in Afghanistan, which requires a comprehensive dialogue aimed at national reconciliation among all factions of the Afghan people without exception.”
2008-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5977 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): My delegation voted in favour of the resolution that has just been adopted. We wish to reaffirm our full support for the Government and the people of Afghanistan in their efforts to bring peace and security to their country. We hope that the adoption of this resolution will assist them in achieving that goal. However, my country would like to express its concern at the rising number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan as a result of operations carried out by the multinational forces. In that regard, we wish to reiterate that combating terrorism in no way justifies the killing of civilians.”
2008-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5977 (2008) · source
“That will largely hinge upon the resolve of the Nepalese people themselves. Finally, we approve the recommendations issued by the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of UNMIN in accordance with the request made by the Nepalese Government, and underscore the importance of maintaining a United Nations presence in support of the political process and its actions to support the peace process.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“At this juncture, the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement must be fully respected, as must the provisions of other recent agreements, in particular with regard to the reintegration of combatants, their rehabilitation, the management of arms, the demobilization of minors and the response to the concerns of marginalized groups. That must all be done in close cooperation and coordination with the United Nations, in accordance with paragraph 9 of the Secretary-General's report. We set great store by the work carried out by the Nepal Country Team and support its strategy, which is based on providing development aid to Nepal in order to build peace through the reform of the State, ensuring its recovery and preventing the emergence of conflict, thus assisting in the process of national reconciliation.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“We therefore invite the new government, which we hope will assume its functions as soon as possible, to further strengthen State institutions on the basis of the rule of law. We also hope to see the security situation improve, an end put to impunity and the rights of marginalized groups protected in accordance with the new constitution in order to bolster national reconciliation. Furthermore, we believe that the establishment of a single national army with a single commander-in-chief and the ongoing efforts for the demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants are key factors for stability and peace for the State, as they will contribute towards development and prosperity for the Nepalese people.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“We hope that the parties will be able to reach agreement shortly on the distribution of the various portfolios and that the new government will be set up as soon as possible. In spite of the partial successes achieved by the Nepalese people, further impetus should be given to the peace agreements reached between the Nepalese parties. We are concerned by the information contained in the Secretary-General's report concerning the deteriorating security situation in certain regions, in particular the upsurge in crime carried out by armed groups, abductions, blackmail, the emergence of new armed groups and renewed protest campaigns and demands by certain marginalized groups. All of that stands in the way of the political process.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): First and foremost, I would like to echo those who have thanked Mr. Ian Martin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for the information presented in his briefing. We are grateful to him for his efforts and the efforts deployed by the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN). We would also like to congratulate the Nepalese people on the first session of the Constituent Assembly, held on 20 May, and the decision to abolish the monarchy, in a peaceful manner, in favour of a democratic federal republic in Nepal. We believe that that constitutes a milestone in Nepal's history. We are pleased to see the Seven-Party Alliance, which came into being on 27 May and has helped eradicate a number of obstacles impeding the establishment of a new government.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“Imposing sanctions now would be contrary to the international consensus that sanctions are a last resort to be used when all other means have been exhausted. That is especially relevant given that there is no justification 5 whatever for imposing sanctions. We fear that one of the parties may regard the draft resolution as tacit support for it, which could embolden that party to increase its demands and to refuse to enter into or to continue dialogue to resolve the situation. Libya, whose leadership has always worked to strengthen the African Union and has continuously endeavoured to resolve African conflicts in the context of African good offices, cannot endorse the draft resolution before the Council and will vote against it.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“That is why the situation in Zimbabwe does not fall within the purview of the Security Council's mandate. The draft resolution before us also constitutes a violation of Zimbabwe's sovereignty and interference in its internal affairs. That fact is underscored by the first paragraph of the draft resolution, which deliberately omits any reference to Zimbabwe's sovereignty. Security Council resolutions have always reaffirmed the Council's adherence to the principle of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States. Imposing sanctions on Zimbabwe would hinder African efforts to resolve the crisis in the country through SADC. Sanctions would have serious consequences for the people of Zimbabwe and create a climate of tension that would in no way be conducive to finding a solution to the problem.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“It is in conflict with Article 52 of the Charter of the United Nations, which pertains to regional arrangements, and specifically with paragraph 3 of that Article, which states that "[t]he Security Council shall encourage the development of pacific settlement of local disputes through such regional arrangements or by such regional agencies either on the initiative of the States concerned or by reference from the Security Council." The draft resolution before the Council is based on the assumption that the situation in Zimbabwe poses a threat to peace and security in the region. That assumption is undermined by the fact that the dispute is between Zimbabwean parties and that neighbouring countries affirm that the situation is in no way a threat to regional peace and security.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“The African Union has confirmed that the people of Zimbabwe are capable of resolving their problems if they are given the joint support of SADC, the African Union and the international community at large. SADC and the African Union are supporting the people of Zimbabwe as they strive to preserve their territorial integrity and sovereignty. However, the draft resolution before us today does not serve those objectives.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“Jean Ping of the African Union to promote reconciliation between the political actors in Zimbabwe. The summit adopted a decision expressing the wish that Zimbabwe should resume dialogue and form a Government of national unity. We note that dialogue is now taking place under the aegis of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), represented by President Thabo Mbeki. We are pleased to note that the Zimbabwean parties resumed dialogue yesterday. I would like to draw attention to the fact that the African Union decided to support the efforts of SADC and called for them to continue in order to help the people and leaders of Zimbabwe to resolve their problems. In that regard, the African Union has 08-41947 appealed to the parties concerned to avoid any action likely to have a negative impact on the climate of dialogue.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): Libya has been following very attentively and with great interest the devastating situation in Zimbabwe over the past few months. We are concerned about the ongoing tension between the Government and the opposition. Through the African Union and in cooperation with its member States, we shall continue to endeavour to defuse the crisis in keeping with the decisions taken by the Union during its recently held eleventh summit at Sharm el-Sheikh. As the Council is aware, the summit considered all aspects of the situation in Zimbabwe and recognized its complex nature. It also expressed its concern about the situation, as well as its appreciation for the efforts of South African President Mbeki and Mr.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month; I wish you every success. I would like to commend the delegation of the United Kingdom for the excellent manner in which they conducted the Council's work last month. I would like to place on record that my delegation voted in favour of the resolution that we have just adopted on the understanding that the resolution relates to piracy in the waters under Somalia's sovereignty and is in response to a request by the Government of Somalia. The resolution does not include any provision that would touch on the sovereignty of other countries or run counter to the principles of international law or the law of the sea.”
2008-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5902 (2008) · source
“We had asked that the text reflect the content of the latest report of the IAEA Director General and that the draft resolution address the Iranian nuclear programme in the context of concerns related to the Middle East in general. Because the countries that formulated the text of the draft resolution before us have taken into consideration some of the concerns we share with other members - and while, although the majority of Council members consider that it is useful to adopt a draft resolution of this kind, we do not share that view - we have decided to join the unanimous opinion in the Council and to vote in favour of the draft resolution, so that the Security Council can speak with a single voice.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“It also shows that there is now greater clarity with regard to Iran's declared nuclear programme. It was our hope that those positive developments would be taken into account and that negotiations and diplomatic contacts would be continuing with a view to resolving contentious issues and with a view to reinforcing the status of the IAEA as the appropriate body to deal with this problem. For our part, we did not agree with other Council members about the usefulness of a resolution imposing additional sanctions on Iran, or that this would help us achieve a solution; it might instead cause the situation to deteriorate.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“Libya believes that it is extremely important that the Security Council address this subject in a comprehensive way in order to convince all States in the region to accede to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. That could enhance the Security Council's legitimacy, especially with regard to the procedures it can adopt. The Council's selectivity has given rise to questions about the Council's true objectives. Our commitment to nuclear non-proliferation must not make us forget the right of all States parties to the NPT - including the Islamic Republic of Iran - to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and to acquire and develop related technology. The 22 February 2008 report of the IAEA Director General shows that essential progress has been made on the Iranian nuclear issue and that the majority of pending issues have been resolved.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“We deplore the fact that the Security Council has not attached adequate importance to the issue of Israel's nuclear weapons, in spite of the fact that the Israelis are refusing to accede to the NPT or to submit their facilities to the IAEA safeguards regime. Moreover, Israel has declared that it possesses nuclear weapons but has not respected repeated international calls to disarm. This attitude could have terrible effects on the region and on the world, especially since it, together with the massacres that are being committed in the occupied Palestinian territories right now, demonstrates that the Israeli regime is terrorist and irresponsible and does not take into consideration international law or ethics.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“We have supported all relevant resolutions adopted in this area, including the resolutions of the 1995 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) adopted with respect to the Middle East, as well as pertinent resolutions of the General Assembly, including resolution 62/18 of 2007. 08-25749 Non-proliferation and disarmament together form a single comprehensive issue which should be dealt with without selectivity. All States without exception must submit their nuclear facilities to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards regime.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya attaches great importance to the issue of non-proliferation, the subject that we are considering today. As all members of the Council know, Libya has voluntarily renounced its facilities and programmes related to weapons of mass destruction. We are certain that the only guarantee of non-use of these weapons is their total elimination. In this context, we are in favour of the creation of nuclear-weapon-free zones throughout the world, including in the Middle East region.”
2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source