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Dabbashi

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first: 2008-03-03
most recent: 2016-06-06
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“Although the Libyan Government has come to some conclusions that differ from those on certain issues addressed in the presidential statement, we understand that the text is the result of lengthy consultations within the Council and that it was necessary to take the views of all members into consideration. We thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for its initiative in formulating the statement and for its subsequent efforts. The presidential statement sends a new message of Security Council support for our Government and people. I take this opportunity to highlight the principled position of the official Libyan authorities with regard to respect for human rights and the fight against impunity. Our authorities have spared no effort to prevent extrajudicial killings and inhumane treatment.”
2013-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7083 (2013) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): I should like to thank you, Sir, for affording me this opportunity to speak at this meeting. I congratulate you on France's accession to the presidency of the Council for this month. I also thank the Security Council for reaching an agreement on the presidential statement that has just been adopted (S/PRST/2013/21). Overall, it emphasizes the Council's support for the Libyan people and their elected authorities in their efforts to expedite the democratic transition and the building of State institutions on a solid footing and in a stable security situation.”
2013-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7083 (2013) · source
“We hope for more support from the Security Council, especially with regard to encouraging countries that have not yet done so to send all suspected criminals back to Libya in order that their cases may be prosecuted in our country - people who are responsible for very grave crimes. We also await further support in terms of freezing assets and helping us to restore security and the rule of law and protect judges.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“However, we face a number of security problems - of which all members are aware - resulting from the murder of judges and army and security officers. That is a great challenge for our authorities, as is the use of weapons by some elements intent on impeding the export of gas and oil from Libya. Those elements are attempting to use to their own ends the flexibility of the Libyan authorities over the past two years, aimed at avoiding further bloodshed. We would like to thank the Prosecutor and the ICC for their efforts to cooperate with my country. We very much aspire to the same goals.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“The Libyan Government fully understands the concerns of human rights organizations, as well as the concerns of some countries with regard to certain excesses that have taken place in detention centres over the past couple of years. The competent Libyan authorities have affirmed that they will not neglect any violations of human rights: all of them will be addressed, in spite of the fact that those are individual, isolated events. The international community, civil society organizations and others have noted that cases of human rights violations are constantly decreasing, which is due to the law just adopted on torture and other crimes. The Libyan Government stresses punishing the perpetrators of all crimes and ending impunity. We are working energetically to bring all perpetrators of crimes to justice.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“The latter is geared towards bringing about national reconciliation and helping the country emerge from the current phase and move to a new stage of prosperity and development - all the while holding accountable the perpetrators of the most serious crimes, including crimes against humanity and genocide. In addition, we have criminalized torture, while the Minister of Justice is also addressing the issue of compensating victims. We hope that the relevant legislation will be adopted very soon. The national transitional Government is taking the necessary steps to put in place an entire transitional justice system. We hope that, very soon, we will be able to restore overall security, as well as administrative security, in order to restore the rule oflaw as soon as possible.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“Our authorities are working as hard as they can to restore security using the various elements in place, including the army, security forces and the judiciary. That is taking place in spite the difficulties faced by the Government in connection to being able to establish a national army and reforming the police and security services. Nevertheless, it has gone a long way towards bringing about a reform of the judiciary through the separation of power, especially between the executive and legislative branches of Government, and by issuing indictments for serious crimes in accordance with the law, including the transitional law.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“We hope that the International Criminal Court will very soon recognize Libya's responsibility in terms of trying those perpetrators and rendering justice and accountability for those two men. Libya is deeply committed to the rule of law, in spite of the exceptional circumstances prevailing in the country. The Libyan people are clear about the fact that the path to prosperity includes bearing witness to the truth, restoring justice and compensating victims. Without justice, it is impossible to bring about national reconciliation; without national reconciliation, it is impossible to restore stability. Without stability, it is impossible to achieve development; without development, our people will not enjoy prosperity.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“Those families tend to place responsibility for murder and destruction throughout the country squarely on the shoulders of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi. And they want to see justice done to them. No Government, regardless of its popularity, can accept a trial taking place outside Libya, as that would destabilize the peace of our society, which is quite precarious. Indeed, it might even pose a threat to the lives of the perpetrators of the crimes. The Libyan judiciary has begun trials against against Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Al-Senussi, and it is clear that the international criteria for justice will be respected, either in the Al-Qadhafi case or in cases concering some of his accomplices, including Al-Senussi.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“We are very committed to judicial complementarity between the Libyan judicial system and close cooperation between Libya's General Prosecutor and the Prosecutor ofthe ICC, with a view to restoring justice and combating impunity in the context of stabilizing Libya's institutions and promoting peace in society. In addition to Libya's respect for the decisions handed down by the International Criminal Court, our intention is to cooperate with the Court as much as possible. Nevertheless, above and beyond the judicial context, the televised images of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi threatening people on 20 February 2011 are still very fresh in the minds of our people, especially the families of the victims.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“They do so by promoting discord and massacres, and they use, to that end, property pillaged from the Libyan people. Unfortunately, the countries in which they are residing have not made enough efforts to follow the money trail and freeze their funds, in violation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council in that respect. With regard to paragraph 21 of the Office of the Prosecutor's report, we are pleased about the collection of testimony concerning suspects residing outside the country and concerning trials. However, we reitereate the responsibility of pro-Al-Qadhafi forces living outside Libya.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“The memorandum of understanding signed between the two parties at the beginning of this month crystallizes their partnership and provides for burden- sharing in investigations and trials. The judicial authorities in Libya have come a long way in terms ofinvestigations and trials in the cases of perpetrators of the most heinous crimes committed in Libya who are currently detained in Libya. However, those authorities are encountering some difficulties with respect to investigating cases against people who are outside of Libya due to non-cooperation by the States where those people are residing. Some of the high-level authorities of the former system who fled to neighbouring countries continue to engage in activities aimed at destabilizing Libya.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“We welcome the support that has been received by the Libyan authorities from the United Nations and from friendly nations, as well as the understanding between the Libyan judicial authorities and the ICC. Moreover, we are even more optimistic now that we have read the report of the Prosecutor on the cooperation between her Court and various countries aimed at reaching creative solutions, given the security gaps faced by the investigations in Libya and the difficulties encountered in trying to restore the rule of law in the country. As I have said before in the Council, the International Criminal Court is a significant and necessary partner for Libya at this stage, in particular in restoring justice and fighting impunity, particularly with respect to the serious crimes committed in Libya since 15 February 2011.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): I congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to express my gratitude to Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her briefing on the ICC and the crimes committed in Libya. The Libyan authorities believe that the restoration of justice and the fight against impunity are the cornerstones of efforts to bring about national reconciliation and stability. That objective cannot be met through national efforts alone, especially in the light of the precarious situation of the country's institutions and the complex demands imposed due to the transitional phase.”
2013-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7059 (2013) · source
“Libya is moving towards building effective, capable institutions that will rebuild the State, begin to revitalize the economy, reintegrate former combatants, ensure respect for the rule of law and achieve national reconciliation. There are many objectives to achieved, and they require strong leadership, strong institutions and a robust capacity for deterrent force. Of course, the Government has begun to set up the national army. The Government is seeking to reform, re-establish and re-arm the police force. That requires that the Security Council provide all possible assistance. The Council stood shoulder to shoulder with the Libyan people during its revolution and in recent times, and I am sure that it will continue to stand by us now.”
2013-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7031 (2013) · source
“What is at issue now is the creation of a new authority, new institutions and, indeed, new leadership for the country. The Government and the General National Congress are facing difficulties in this thorny period, where many different elements are converging. On the one hand, there is delight at the overthrow of the dictatorship and the re-establishment of democracy, with high expectations from the populace. On the other hand, there is the Government's limited ability to rule, a lack of institutions and an absence of deterrent force for the Government to be able to extend its control over the entire territory. The Libyan authorities need the support of the Council. We need the support of every single State Member of the United Nations at this point.”
2013-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7031 (2013) · source
“However, we have always had a structure in the Secretariat that allows for an immediate invitation to participate. Regrettably, this morning, that only happened long after the meeting had begun. I would like to thank Mr. Tarek Mitri for his important and accurate briefing and for all the information he has provided on the situation in Libya. I should like to thank my dear friend and colleague the Permanent Representative of Rwanda, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), for his briefing on the implementation of sanctions against Libya. As the Council knows, Libya is in a period of transition. This is a complicated and sensitive time, in particular given a bloody conflict that lasted many months and ended in the fall of a dictatorship. The country was left with no institutions to speak of.”
2013-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7031 (2013) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): I thank you, Mr. President, for giving me this opportunity to address the Security Council. Allow me first to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I am confident that you will lead its deliberations to a successful conclusion. Before addressing the substance of the issue under consideration, I would like to draw the attention of the Council to the need for procedures in the Secretariat that enable representatives of Member States under discussion in the Security Council to participate more easily in its deliberations. We know that in some cases, for one reason or another, a request for participation may reach the President of the Security Council or the Secretariat late, because of a shortcoming in one area or another.”
2013-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7031 (2013) · source
“The transitional Government faces a number of complex and intertwined challenges that require judicious and patient treatment that takes into consideration all aspects, with a view to improving the security situation and creating the conditions necessary for the achievement of justice and the building of State institutions on a sound basis. In turn, that will serve to energize the economy and to respond to the ambitions and aspirations of our citizens. There is no doubt that the understanding shown by the Council and the international community and their help in building the capacity of our Government will greatly contribute to the transition and the transformation of our country into a real democracy.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“It will not use legitimate force, except in the cases of serious violations of the law, demonstrable threat to the lives of our people, or harm to property of the State or foreign nationals. Despite everything I have mentioned, the Government is eager to entrench respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It is constantly looking for assistance from the international community and the United Nations in order to achieve democratic transformation and the building of a stable and democratic State. In conclusion, I would like to draw attention to the fact that the transitional phase in Libya is a decisive and momentous one for our people.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“In the case of Libya, political action has generally always been reasonable - which serves to hamper the spread of immature behaviour. In any case, it will definitely not undermine the process of political transformation. The temporary Government is not too weak to deal with such excesses. However, it is aware of the daunting challenges it faces and is behaving wisely with respect to the difficulties presented to our fledgling institutions. Those institutions are resolved not to use force against excessive actions undertaken by armed groups who purport to operate under the Ministry of Defence. However, those groups are not very familiar with military rules or practices. The Government is absolutely committed to preventing Libyan infighting.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“It is an unfriendly action that will have an adverse effect on relations between Libya and those States in the future. I am well aware that many would like to know about the latest incidents that took place in Libya, namely, the siege of the Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs as well as the pressures being put on the General National Congress to legislate gender segregation. Those actions are the result of many fanciful and rash notions held by young people following the end of the dictatorship and are rooted solely in personal interest. It is natural and expected in a situation like the one my country is going through. We are seeing immature political action and party wrangling guided by national ambitions, not necessarily ideological ones.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“That is especially important as delaying the handover of perpetrators will deprive our authorities of the opportunity to verify a number of claims made in the course of investigations, thus impeding the delivery of justice. I would like to state once again that many Al-Qadhafi officials accused of perpetrating crimes remain free and are continuing to work daily to conspire against Libya and other States. I would like to remind all States that, by virtue of paragraph 8 of resolution 2040 (2012), other resolutions and the Rome Statute, all States are duty-bound to closely cooperate with our authorities to bring an end to impunity. I would like to take this opportunity to affirm that the failure to respond to calls for surrender of the accused by the States that are sheltering them will be viewed as the obstruction of justice.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“No amnesty will be given to any perpetrator of serious crimes, except by general arrangements in the framework of transitional justice and national reconciliation, with the consent of the victims or their relatives, and in a manner that promotes social harmony in the spirit ofletting bygones be bygones. I would like to emphasize that Libya views the ICC as a necessary and important partner for achieving justice, preventing impunity and providing assistance in building technical capacities. Libya hopes that all States will cooperate with the Libyan authorities and the ICC in conducting investigations and bringing the accused to justice. States should not provide accused individuals with safe haven or invoke flimsy pretexts to delay their surrender to our judicial authorities.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“They, like all persons responsible for heinous crimes, will be prosecuted in line with internationally recognized legal principles. All technical arrangements have been made to commence trials following the completion of investigations. Today I would like to state anew Libya's commitment to the rule of law and to eliminating any links with the practices of the previous regime. Libyan judicial authorities have indicated their commitment to conducting impartial, objective and transparent trials of all those accused of committing crimes and perpetrating serious violations of human rights in the course of the revolution against the tyrant Al-Qadhafi, as well as under his 42-year regime. When we talk about the rule of law, we mean that no one can be above the law.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“Without a doubt, the talks between the ICC Prosecutor and the Libyan Prosecutor-General have paved the way for further initiatives in that vein. They may lead to a shift in that relationship, seeing it become a genuine partnership in the framework of complementarity, in the light of the suggestion that the Office of the ICC Prosecutor would investigate those who stand accused of perpetrating heinous crimes but are located outside of Libya. The ICC Prosecutor addressed in detail the cases of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi and the proceedings relating to those individuals. I have little to add to her statement in that regard except to reiterate that the circumstances of their arrests were in full conformity with international standards.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank you, Sir, for having given me the opportunity to speak at this important meeting of the Security Council. I also congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month and I wish you and your delegation success as you discharge that lofty mission. I also wish to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her comprehensive briefing on the work of the ICC regarding Libya. Ms. Bensouda spoke in detail about the excellent cooperation between her Office and Libya's judicial authorities. It is clear that that relationship is based on complementarity and cooperation. It is also clear that both parties are guided by the common goals of ensuring thatjustice is done and impunity eradicated.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“We feel that it is extremely important for UNMSIL to remain in Libya at this critical time because we need its advice in many areas, in particular security sector reform, preparations for drafting the constitution and elections. Those are complex issues for us because we lack experience in such areas. That has been the case for the past five or six decades. I would like to warmly commend Mr. Mitri on his efforts and his capacity to build confidence. Like his predecessor, Ian Martin, he has established great trust between the Libyan authorities and the United Nations mission. I note that he is working in a cordial environment of close cooperation. I am sure that that will certainly help the Libyan authorities and will make a difference. We hope that the Security Council will continue to provide us with such assistance.”
2013-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6912 (2013) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): I did not request the floor but since I have been given it, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I am sure that your wisdom will give rise to successful results. I would also like to thank Mr. Mitri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, for his comprehensive briefing. I think that the briefing has clarified the situation in Libya in all its aspects. We still depend on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to assist the Government during this difficult transition period from the conflict towards State institution-building. As the Council will understand, it is a difficult period, in which we have had to face a great number of problems.”
2013-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6912 (2013) · source
“Those issues require wise and cautious solutions that take all the various aspects into account and that seek to improve the security situation, to achieve justice, to build State institutions, to provide essential services, to relaunch the economy and to meet the citizens' needs. Certainly, the Libyan Government vitally needs the understanding and assistance of the Council and of the international community, as well as international aid, in order to achieve those goals. I am glad to note today the willingness of all States to provide assistance to Libya at this difficult time.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“To that end, the Libyan authorities have drafted a comprehensive strategy to ensure the end of impunity and to achieve national reconciliation. However, the implementation of that strategy is facing numerous challenges. There is also a delay in the formation of the new Government following the election of the National Congress. The Libyan authorities are also aware of the fact that there are on occasion inadmissible delays in the trials of detainees. However, the delays of which we are accused are due to the situation regarding the reform of the judicial system and security reforms and to our desire to expand the rule of law throughout all of our territory. I am certain that members understand the scale of the challenges facing us and the range of complex and interrelated problems that the Libyan Government is encountering.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“We would like to reaffirm here the determination of the Libyan authorities to guarantee the protection of the rights of the accused and to respect the necessary legal procedures while ensuring that the trials are carried out in conformity with international law and criteria. The Libyan authorities have taken note of some criticisms made by human rights organizations. We have also listened to the comments from the members of the Council. In any case, the Libyan authorities are not neglecting any allegation pertaining to human rights violations, irrespective of who the perpetrators may be. The Libyan authorities are firmly determined to establish the rule of law and create a comprehensive, fair and effective judicial system.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“We believe that the close cooperation that exists between the ICC and the political and judicial authorities in Libya is of pivotal importance. That cooperation has, incidentally, just been underscored by the Prosecutor in her report and in her briefing. The Libyan judicial authorities are awaiting a positive decision by the Pre-trial Chamber judges pertaining to the admissibility challenge submitted by the Libyan Government in the case of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi. The Libyan judicial authorities also intend in the coming days to submit an admissibility challenge in the case of Abdullah Al-Senussi.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“We hope that the States concerned will cooperate with us and that those same States will understand that it is incumbent upon them to comply with Libya's request, in line with paragraph 3 of resolution 2040 (2012), which "urges all Member States to cooperate closely with the Libyan authorities in their efforts to end impunity for such violations". I should like to take this opportunity to underscore the fact that the Libyan Government is under considerable pressure by the country's people to cease all cooperation with certain States until they hand over those leaders ofthe Al-Qadhafi regime who are on their territory. The Libyan Government believes that it will have to do so if the extraditions are not carried out.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“Those leaders include SaifAl-Qadhafi, Abdullah Al-Senussi, Al-Baghdadi Al-Mahmoudi and Abuzed Dorda, all of whom are in detention in Libya. Some of them have already been interrogated at length, and progress has been made in that respect. The trial of Saif Al-Qadhafi was due to start, but, because of the investigation into his actions, it was postponed so as to enable the Libyan judicial authorities to give full consideration to his case. Other leaders of the old regime fall into that same category, but they are currently outside the country. In that regard, the Libyan judicial authorities are seeking to persuade the States where they are located to arrest them and deliver them to the Libyan authorities, so that they can be put on trial.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“The Libyan delegation explained to the Council, on 16 May 2012 (see S/PV.6772), the Libyan Government's plans to deal with the different aspects of the implementation of the judicial system and the restoration of peace and stability to the country, as well as the upcoming trials, which will be a top priority for us. We will deal with every case irrespective of the identity of the victim or the accused. I should like to reiterate that those plans are still valid. As we have already underscored, the Libyan judicial authorities will initially focus their investigations and trials on the leaders and high officials of the Al-Qadhafi regime, as they are the main perpetrators of the serious crimes committed, given that they were the ones who ordered or orchestrated them.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): I should like at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I should like also to commend your predecessor, the representative of Guatemala, and the members of his team for their outstanding work last month. Let me also thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for the information that she has provided to the Council. I should like to congratulate her on her assumption of her important post and wish her every success in discharging her mandate.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“I will not speak at greater length about the attack in Benghazi. An investigation is under way and we will be looking into all the factors that led to this crime. Libyan authorities will announce the results of the investigation and will ensure that anyone responsible for negligence contributing to the attack will be brought to justice. The perpetrators of this heinous crime will be brought to justice. Libya is party to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. We assume our full responsibility in connection with the protection of diplomatic missions operating in Libya, including the protection of their staff and that of all non-Libyan nationals on Libyan territory. Libyan authorities will not allow any of these outlaws to jeopardize the stability of the country.”
2012-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6832 (2012) · source
“He genuinely tried to promote relations between our two countries and to help Libyans to move from revolution towards a new State. It is for that reason that Libyans will always remember Ambassador Stevens as one of Libya's greatest friends who, through his actions and position, helped it to once again assume its place in the international community. No one can doubt that we in Libya face enormous challenges - including those associated with the State being able to extend its authority throughout its territory and to be able to control all groups. However, this is an interim period. The Libyan people are determined to extend the State's authority throughout the entire country and to form a strong Government that is able to manage the country and bring it from revolution to statehood.”
2012-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6832 (2012) · source
“In that regard, I should like to reiterate the condemnation of Libya's authorities of the attack. I also wish to reaffirm the intention of the Libyan Government to pursue the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The attack in no way serves the interests of Libya's people or authorities. It also cannot be considered to have been in defence of Islam; it does great damage to the image of Islam. I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Ambassador Stevens. Ambassador Stevens was a marvelous diplomat known for his openness to the Libyan people, whom he held in the highest regard. His death is a great loss for the Libyan people, as it is for his family and for the United States. He was a friend of Libya who always stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us when we faced murder and destruction during the reign of the despot.”
2012-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6832 (2012) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the Security Council for this month. I am certain that, under your wise leadership, the Council will achieve success. I should like to thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his exhaustive briefing. Allow me, on behalf of the Government and people of Libya, to express our profound condolences to the Government of the United States and to the family of Ambassador Stevens, as well as to the families of his colleagues and those of other Libyan victims killed during the attack against the American Consulate in Benghazi. The Government and the National General Congress have condemned that attack, which was carried out by an extremist group acting outside the law.”
2012-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6832 (2012) · source
“We had hoped to see Mr. Martin continuing to lead UNSMIL in Libya through to the conclusion of its mandate. It is undoubtedly a matter for Mr. Martin to decide. We hope that UNSMIL will continue to be led with the same skills and capabilities in assisting the Libyan authorities to achieve genuine democracy and the establishment of a modern State.”
2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6807 (2012) · source
“The roles of the Security Council and its resolutions have contributed in a major way to Libya's transformation today. On this occasion, I would like to commend the significant role that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has played in Libya under the leadership of Mr. Ian Martin, whose diplomatic skills and profound experience contributed to the success of the Mission's mandate. Mr. Martin has succeeded in establishing close cooperation between UNSMIL and the Libyan authorities in all areas that fall within the Mission's mandate. Mr. Martin's role was indeed exceptional. We in Libya compare it to the role of Adrian Pelt, United Nations Commissioner for Libya, shortly before the country's independence in the 1950s. Again, on behalf of the Libyan people, I thank Mr. Martin. We wish him success in the future.”
2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6807 (2012) · source
“The Libyan people would not have reached this point without the many sacrifices made and the many sons lost in getting rid of the dictator Al-Qadhafi, who treated Libyans as his personal slaves for more than 40 years and who killed anyone who dared to speak against his regime or in favour of democracy. Today, as the Libyan people take firm steps forward on the path towards democracy and the establishment of a modern State, on behalf ofthe Libyan people, I cannot fail to thank Security Council members for adopting resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011), as well as subsequent resolutions on Libya, in particular those that established the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (resolution 2009 (2011) and extended its mandate (resolutions 2022 (2011) and 2040 (2012)).”
2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6807 (2012) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): I thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to address the Security Council. I promise that I will be brief. At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I am certain that you will execute the task excellently. I thank Mr. Martin for his briefing to the Council this morning. The initial election results were announced in Tripoli this morning. According to all observers, the elections were free and fair and met all international standards.”
2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6807 (2012) · source
“Those efforts could start by denying the regime the opportunity to spread disinformation and lies; suspending Syria's membership in international organizations; expelling its ambassadors and consuls around the world; deploying a commensurate number of international observers in all Syrian cities; and referring appropriate crimes to the International Criminal Court. It is obvious, however, that the regime in Syria is opposed to any peaceful settlement, as it has undermined Kofi Annan's plan and continues to believe that it is capable of suppressing the Syrian people's uprising. As the regime continues to use heavy weapons against civilians, it is time to provide the Syrian people with such weapons so that they can defend themselves and fulfil their aspirations.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Security Council should guarantee free humanitarian access to those who require it. We should continue to protect humanitarian workers throughout Syria through United Nations and Arab League efforts to strengthen monitoring and control. I believe it is time for the major Powers to stop their political bickering in order to allow the efforts of the Security Council to protect civilians to go forward. It is time for the Security Council to work as one and to express in one voice that the atrocities carried out in Syria must end. It must enable the Syrian people to achieve their aspirations to freedom, democracy and justice. They cannot do so without effective measures being taken against the regime of Al-Assad.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Will the Security Council stop at that? Will it keep its hands tied and limit its actions to counting the growing number of civilian victims in Syria? Our conscience should remain alert. We should not be insensitive to the dozens of people being killed in the streets of Syrian cities. We should not remain insensitive to the destruction of homes. We should not remain insensitive to the images of children being killed. We should not remain insensitive to the images of thousands of displaced persons and refugees or of those who have been wounded and or lost limbs. We should not continue to be insensitive to the physical and psychological suffering of women who have been raped, of those who have been under blockade in the Syrian cities, or of those who lack access to food and medicine.”
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“It is also the right of those people to hold accountable the foreign Governments that have in any way abetted the perpetration of those crimes. It is only natural that, when they are finally brought to justice, the people defending the tyrant regimes will be seen trying to conceal their own crimes. The Security Council took action at the right time in the crisis against civilians in Libya by adopting resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011). That set the stage for the international community to implement the right to protect civilians. It also saved the lives of tens of thousands of Libyan civilians and helped the Libyans to achieve their aspirations and to rid themselves of a regime that exposed its people to the worst forms of torture, quashed their aspirations, restricted their freedom and squandered their wealth.”
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“Is it morally acceptable, in the current situation, to continue to offer weapons and political support to the regime in Syria? Is it acceptable that the representatives of the Syrian regime continue to be present in international organizations in various States and to spread lies and disinformation? Will the Libyan and Syrian people forget that some countries, having extended arms and political support, are complicit in the crimes committed by Al-Assad? There are so many questions being asked today that require immediate answers from the Council. However, it is certain that the people will eventually triumph, justice served and the criminals brought to justice. It is the right ofthe victims ofthe tyrant regimes to demand that all those who have committed crimes be brought to justice.”
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