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lines on the record: 45
first: 2011-03-24
most recent: 2012-03-22
sittings or episodes: 3
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“In conclusion, I wish to confirm that the Government, recognizing the 2012 elections as a litmus 8 test for our peace and democratic governance consolidation, is taking all necessary steps to ensure that the elections will be peaceful, free, fair, transparent and credible.”
2012-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6739 (2012) · source
“The Government recognizes the important role of the Independent Media Commission in regulating the conduct of the media and will continue to provide support to assist the Commission in effectively performing its functions. It is acknowledged that Sierra Leone is a success story in peacebuilding and we therefore renew our call on the international community to continue to invest in success in the spirit of the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States, adopted in Busan, Republic of Korea, and to recognize the need for special attention to be paid to countries emerging from conflict.”
2012-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6739 (2012) · source
“The Government's commitment to democratic governance and the maintenance of the independence of our democratic institutions, such as the National Electoral Commission, the Political Parties Registration Commission, the Independent Media Commission and civil society organizations remains undiminished. The Government will soon take the necessary steps to establish an independent police complaints committee. The independence of the judiciary has always been a feature of our democratic governance, and the Government will continue to maintain the inbuilt checks and balances provided for in the Constitution. The National Electoral Commission has duly taken ownership of the electoral process by playing a leading role in the biometric voter registration process and in the review and reform of the electoral laws.”
2012-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6739 (2012) · source
“The Government, in promoting women's participation in the decision-making process in line with the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, has been working with United Nations entities and various women's groups, including the Women's Social Support Group, in drafting a gender equality bill that will soon be presented to Parliament. The Government continues to make progress towards the education of the girl child and the provision of free health care to pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under five. The Government will continue to promote human rights issues in accordance with our national interest.”
2012-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6739 (2012) · source
“President Ernest Bai Koroma will continue to constantly engage all stakeholders, in particular the opposition parties, with a view to enhancing political dialogue and collective commitment to peaceful, free, fair, transparent and credible elections. The Government is currently considering the report of the Shears-Moses Commission of Inquiry into the March 2009 disturbances and will soon release a white paper on the recommendations of the Commission. We therefore urge the United Nations and all our development partners to continue to give their full support to the ongoing electoral process.”
2012-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6739 (2012) · source
“The Government has demonstrated strong political will in dealing with issues of political violence, in whatever shape or form and irrespective of party affiliation, and will continue to use legal instruments to bring perpetrators of violence to justice. That was clearly demonstrated when the Government took action in respect of the political violence in B0, in the Southern province of Sierra Leone, involving the presidential candidate of the main opposition party, which I referred to in my statement to the Council in September 2011 (S/PV.6609). 12-27246 The presidential, parliamentary and local council elections scheduled for 17 November 2012 indeed remain a crucial test for peace and democratic consolidation in the country.”
2012-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6739 (2012) · source
“As we commend ourselves for the gains made through the joint efforts of the Government and people of Sierra Leone, the United Nations and the international community, it is crucial that together we resolve to tackle the remaining challenges in order to consolidate comprehensively the gains made. President Ernest Bai Koroma remains committed to the consolidation of peace, security and sustainable development, as mapped out in our Agenda for Change. As noted in the report, the Government has made steady progress in addressing the three risks of youth unemployment, corruption and illicit drug trafficking and organized crime, identified in the Agenda for Change and endorsed by the Sierra Leone configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission in its outcome document of September 2009.”
2012-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6739 (2012) · source
“Permit me to single out in this regard the strong leadership and commitment that the Canadian Chair continues to demonstrate in the pursuit of peace and security in Sierra Leone, as amply evidenced by Ambassador Guillermo Rishchynski during his recent visit to Sierra Leone. Our thanks also go to the outgoing Executive Representative of the Secretary-General in Sierra Leone and Head of UNIPSIL, Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg, for his role in the consolidation of peace and security and for maximizing the gains of our post-conflict development efforts. The report seeks to reflect developments in Sierra Leone, including progress made so far and the challenges faced since September 2011.”
2012-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6739 (2012) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March and by thanking you, first, for having convened this meeting on the situation in Sierra Leone and, secondly, for giving my delegation the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Let me also express our sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General for his detailed report on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL) for the period of 1 September 2011 to 29 February 2012 (S/2012/160). I convey on behalf of His Excellency President Ernest Bai Koroma, the Government and the people of Sierra Leone profound appreciation for the relentless support and active interest of the United Nations and friends of Sierra Leone in consolidating peace and security in the country.”
2012-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6739 (2012) · source
“Finally, allow me once again to reaffirm our deep appreciation to the United Nations, the Peacebuilding Commission, its Chair and the members of the Sierra Leone configuration, as well as our development partners, for their continued support to peacebuilding and peace consolidation in Sierra Leone.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“In thanking all of those in attendance, the President said that he expected a speedy and transparent investigation, as well as a very comprehensive and credible report for the sake of easing the anxiety of the nation. It is to be noted that the investigation will be conducted independently of, but simultaneously with, the B0 police investigation, which may be seen as political in nature. A similar approach was taken in the case of a recent incident in Kono during a visit by the Minister for Internal Affairs. The committee was scheduled to depart Freetown on Sunday, 11 September. On realizing that Mr. Maada Bio cut short his tour and returned to Freetown over the weekend, the committee membership decided to seek an interview with him before he departed the country for a medical check-up. That is the end of that briefing.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“The President added that he would like to see the investigation conducted in such a professional manner as to leave no room for suspicion by anyone of being unduly disadvantaged. He said that the committee must engage in an extensive fact-finding exercise aimed at producing a comprehensive report that is expected to provide credible evidential basis for the prosecution of 10 all those found culpable, without exception, prejudice or favour. The President reaffirmed his determination to ensure that, without exception, anyone found responsible would bear the full penalty of the law. He then implored members of the committee to be constituted to keep in mind that their assignment is a special national call for their patriotic service in a very crucial situation affecting our national development, image and pride.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“President Koroma then categorically stated his personal commitment to nip this inimical tendency in the bud, as he would not allow a recurrence of such apparent re-emergence of political violence, be it inter-or intra-party violence. In the light of what I have described, the President then issued a series of stem directives. He ordered an urgent investigation into the entire political incident of Friday, 9 September and the submission of a comprehensive report as soon as possible. He also ordered that a competent committee be properly and immediately constituted and stressed the need to include members of the PPRC and civil society organizations so as to ensure transparency and the outcome of an objective report that would be credible in the eyes of the nation and the international community.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“He firmly reiterated his personal condemnation of the incident, which he said was sending very undesirable and wrong signals ahead of the 2012 elections, and which could potentially negate and derail the national gains made in terms of rebranding the country's image, peacebuilding and peace consolidation, which were so painstakingly achieved with the help of our development partners and the international community. The President emphatically described the unfortunate incident as ugly and unacceptable, inasmuch as it portends possible violence during the forthcoming 2012 elections. He added that it could undermine the peace, security and stability of the State.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“The meeting was also attended by the Minister of Defence, the Minister for Internal Affairs, the Deputy Minister for Information and Communications, the Chief of Staff, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Sierra Leone Police, the senior cadre of the Office of National Security, the president of the fire force and the Minister for Foreign Affairs. In his opening remarks, the President thanked all for responding in such good numbers on very short notice.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“This ugly political incident was starkly condemned in a press release issued immediately after the incident by the Office of President Ernest Bai Koroma, and in many subsequent press releases by other political interest groups, including the APC and the PMDC parties, the Independent Media Commission, the Political Party Registration Commission (PPRC) and the Campaign for Good Governance. Wide and unequivocal condemnation has also been strongly expressed by the general public through radio phone-in programmes and in print media editorials. The President called a short security meeting on Saturday, which was attended by invited executive representatives of the PPRC, the media and civil society.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“Maada Bio, who is said to have been riding in an open-top vehicle and in a standing position, fell victim with an injury to his head. It is further reported that he was then rushed to a hospital for medical attention. With that, violence immediately erupted at the scene of the incident, which led to the burning of the APC office building. An additional two buildings at two different locations were also burned down, as was the residence of Mr. Sheku Sillah, APC-B0 District Chairman, and a rental building housing the offices of De Pa In Yai. Journalists are reporting that police efforts to contain the rampage involved the use of tear gas and live bullets, which is said to have resulted in one death, while 17 people were injured and hospitalized.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“The party secretariat is said to have duly requested the necessary police clearance, which was granted by right, with the understanding that Mr. Maada Bio was to deliver his thank-you message to his audience at the B0 Coronation Field. Mr. Maada Bio left Freetown on Friday, 9 September, made stopovers at Mile 91 and Moyamba Junction and arrived in B0 without any incident. He was welcomed by huge and jubilant crowds at all points. On his way to the Coronation Field, the convoy was routed along Mahei Boima Road, where the party offices of the All People's Congress (APC) and the People's Movement for Democratic Change (PMDC) are located. It is reported that, between the offices of the PMDC and the APC, there was an incident of stone- throwing, to which Mr.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“I would like to draw the Council's attention to the increase in mercenary activities in the Mano River Basin, which require our collective effort and support so as to address the issue before it eventually gets out of hand and undermines peace and stability in the subregion. We welcome United Nations support to the trial of Charles Taylor by the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Before concluding my statement, I would like, with the leave of the Council, to provide a briefing on recent developments in terms of political violence in Sierra Leone. The flag-bearer of the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) for the 2012 presidential elections, Mr. Jurius Maada Bio, scheduled a national thank-you tour to personally express his gratitude to SLPP members for having elected him as the presidential candidate of their party.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“We appeal for appropriate steps to be taken towards fulfilling commitments with regard to the pledges made at the Consultative Group meeting on Sierra Leone held in London in 2009. We are fully aware that attracting foreign direct investment and establishing a conducive and purposeful business environment remain key in establishing a more secure Sierra Leone and in protecting its citizens from fear and want. The Government will relentlessly continue to pursue that objective. While we share the accolades for the progress made, it is important to gently urge our friends, the international community and the United Nations to continue investing in success as we relentlessly work towards achieving our shared objectives in peace consolidation and development.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“On the socio-economic front, the prevailing global economic and financial uncertainties, as well as debt crises, are seriously undermining our efforts to turn the economy around as quickly as desired. In view of the severe impact of those uncertainties on our efforts, and in support of the strides we have made in socio-economic development, we look forward to the adoption of effective ways and means by which the international community and development partners could respond to the needs of the funding gap in the implementation of the United Nations Joint Vision for Sierra Leone. We appreciate the positive response by some of our development partners and friendly countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland and Italy, in terms of their contribution to the Multi-Donor Trust Fund.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“With support from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Sierra Leone, within the framework of the West Africa Coast Initiative, has gone far ahead of other affected countries in putting in place the structures for the Transnational Organized Crime Unit to be functional and effective. Additional assistance to the Government in promoting good governance and the rule of law; combating illicit drug trafficking and organized crime; providing support to the Human Rights Commission; and assisting in strengthening national capacity-building in the areas of law enforcement, forensics, border management, money laundering and the strengthening of criminal justice institutions is also required to consolidate and build on the gains made in those key peacebuilding areas.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“The successful conduct of peaceful, free and fair elections largely requires all stakeholders to be responsible and adhere to the electoral laws and other relevant national legislation. In particular, there is a need for all stakeholders, including international players, to be biased in favour of consolidating peace and stability in Sierra Leone and not to be seen to be supportive of perpetrators of gross human rights abuses and violations. At this stage of the peacebuilding process, such conduct could tend to be misunderstood and incite violence, which could then lead to a relapse into conflict. Furthermore, drug trafficking and organized crime continue to pose a serious challenge to the Economic Community of West African States subregion.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“However, continued support from the international community and our development partners is still required to build on the gains made to further consolidate peacebuilding in Sierra Leone. In particular, such issues as support for the National Electoral Commission, addressing youth unemployment, support for the Anti-Corruption Commission, the reparations process as recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the provision of vehicles to the Sierra Leone Police to enhance their capability and make them more mobile and visible during the elections and after, are issues that require urgent attention and solutions in order to consolidate the gains already made.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“The Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation, the Independent Media Commission and the Editors Guild continue to play a central role in providing equal access to radio and television air time to the public, and to political parties in particular. We are equally committed to responding to concerns raised in the report on the mining sector and the management of our natural resources by taking measures to improve the governance of the sector and ensuring greater transparency and accountability in order to maximize the value derived from the country's mineral resources for the benefit of all Sierra Leoneans. To that end, we have sought support from our development partners in order to build the capacity of the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“Indeed, a successful outcome of those elections will be a highly acclaimed benchmark and indicator of whether meaningful peace and stability has really taken firm root in our national efforts, as will the realization of the much talked-about idea of a transition process or a phasing out of UNIPSIL into a United Nations country team. The National Electoral Commission and the Political Parties Registration Commission enjoy the independence necessary to deliver effectively on their constitutional mandate free of interference. Efforts are also being made by the Electoral Commission, in consultation with all stakeholders, including political parties, to consider the reform of the electoral process.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“The Government of Sierra Leone remains committed to the conduct of peaceful, free, fair, credible and transparent elections in 2012. We welcome all the support of the United Nations and our development partners to that end. President Koroma's commitment to a peaceful political environment was recently demonstrated by ensuring that there was an atmosphere conducive to the main opposition party, the Sierra Leone People's Party, being able to select its party officials, including its presidential candidate for the 2012 elections.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“We also continue to make progress towards the education of the girl child and towards providing free health care to pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under five years old. We are also making steady progress in putting structures in place to address youth unemployment, corruption, transnational organized crime, the participation of women in peacebuilding and public service, and gender-based violence. In response to youth unemployment, which remains a significant challenge to the peace consolidation process, a new Ministry of Youth Employment and Sports has been established, along with a National Youth Commission- whose commissioner and board members have been appointed - to provide the policy framework. These measures will pave the way for the meaningful participation of youth in national development.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“The concern for the implementation of the joint communique of 2 April 2009, alluded to in the report, is well noted. We would like to assure the Council that the Government of Sierra Leone will continue to engage with all stakeholders, as was demonstrated in working with UNIPSIL to establish the All Political Parties Youth Association and the All Political Parties Women's Association, both of which aim at preventing political violence, fostering inter-party dialogue and, in the case of the Women's Association, further enhancing women's participation in politics. In the latter regard, I am happy to share with the Council that we now have 14.5 per cent of women holding political office, almost half of our target of 30 per cent.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“The Secretary-General's seventh report on the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (S/2011/554) accurately catalogues the progress made and the challenges that remain in our efforts to consolidate peace and transition towards a more developmental phase. President Ernest Bai Koroma and the Government of Sierra Leone remain firmly committed to the Vision of our international partners, including the United Nations and the Peacebuilding Commission, for ensuring durable peace and stability and in fostering socio-economic development as mapped out in our Agenda for Change. It is within that context that President Koroma launched the idea of an all-inclusive and non-partisan national conference during his speech celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of our independence.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“We thank him for his instructive participation in this debate. Our thanks also go to the Executive Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg, for his remarkable show of understanding of the situation on the ground, as well as to the United Nations country team for its strong support in helping to consolidate peace and in maximizing the gains of our post-conflict development effort. I acknowledge the kind sentiments that Mr. Von der Schulenburg expressed in my regard in his statement. I would like to assure him of my continued cooperation and support in the efforts to consolidate our peace process.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“In that regard, permit me to single out the strong leadership and commitment in the pursuit of peace and development in Sierra Leone displayed by Ambassador John McNee as Chair of the Sierra Leone configuration, and to express our sincere gratitude personally to him, his Mission staff and the Government and the people of Canada for the exemplary and record-setting role they have played, which is worthy of emulation and recognition. We wish Mr. McNee well in his future assignments. We look forward to continuing to work with Canada in consolidating the gains made in the transition from the post-conflict phase to a more development-focused phase. We welcome Ambassador McNee's successor, Ambassador Guillermo Rishchynski, with open arms and high expectations and greet him today with a very warm embrace.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I join previous speakers in congratulating you, Mr. President, for assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September. At the same time, I would like to thank the members of the Council for giving me the opportunity to participate in the discussion of the agenda item under the Council's consideration, namely, the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL). On behalf of His Excellency President Ernest Bai Koroma and the people of Sierra Leone, I Wish to convey our profound appreciation for the unremitting support and active interest by the United Nations and friends of Sierra Leone to consolidate our peace, stability and development.”
2011-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6609 (2011) · source
“However, we see the situation in C6te d'Ivoire as a threat to subregional peace and security and we support subregional, regional and other international efforts to adequately address it before it escalates into a full- blown conflict that could undermine the stability of its neighbours, including Sierra Leone. Once more, I wish to thank the United Nations, the Peacebuilding Commission and all development partners for their contributions to the peace we have achieved so far.”
2011-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6504 (2011) · source
“His Excellency President Ernest Bai Koroma is committed to reducing aid dependency through partnership with the private sector, in particular in the mineral and agricultural sectors, and recognizes the importance of strengthening institutions that will drive the economy, leading to the ratification by Parliament of the Public Private Partnership Act of 2010, which aims at providing the legal framework for the private sector to design, build and administer major infrastructure development programmes with the intention of attracting more foreign investment. In conclusion, we welcome recent developments in Guinea resulting in the conduct of peaceful, free and fair elections and the smooth transfer of power to an elected Government. This development will contribute to peace consolidation efforts in Sierra Leone.”
2011-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6504 (2011) · source
“On the socio-economic front, prevailing global economic and financial uncertainties are seriously undermining our efforts to turn the economy around as 8 quickly as we would wish. In the light of the severe impact of these uncertainties on our efforts and in support of the strides we have made in socio-economic development, we urge and support the appeal that urgent and appropriate attention be given to the delivery of pledges made at the most recent consultative conference on Sierra Leone, held in London.”
2011-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6504 (2011) · source
“Despite all these efforts of the Government and the progress that has been made to date in addressing the many problems that led to the civil war, the sustained support of the international community and our development partners is required if we are to build on the gains made and to further consolidate peacebuilding in Sierra Leone, as well as to enhance the country's capacity to absorb shocks, be they economic, social or political. Support is still required in several areas, in particular youth unemployment; the provision of vehicles to the Sierra Leone Police to enhance their capability and visibility during and after the elections; drug trafficking; and the reparations process as recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.”
2011-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6504 (2011) · source
“President Ernest Bai Koroma recently made his Cabinet more inclusive by appointing ministers from across political and regional divides to further promote national unity and cohesion. He has equally been responsive to concerns regarding the mining sector by taking measures to improve the governance of the sector, ensure greater transparency and maximize benefits from the country's mineral resources. To that end, we have sought the support of development partners to build the capacity of the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources.”
2011-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6504 (2011) · source
“The Government remains committed to the conduct of peaceful, free, fair and transparent elections in 2012, and we welcome the support of the United Nations and development partners in passing what has come to be identified as a key test for the consolidation of peace and stability in Sierra Leone. The National Electoral Commission and the Political Parties Registration Commission enjoy the independence to deliver effectively on their constitutional mandates, free of interference. Additionally, structures, such as the former national broadcasting service, which was recently transformed into the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation, the Independent Media Commission and the Editors' Guild are also of added value.”
2011-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6504 (2011) · source
“The Government is fully cognizant of the importance of some of the issues raised by the Secretary-General in the report regarding the implementation of the joint communique of 2 April 2009 and has, in that regard, with UNIPSIL's support, established the All Political Parties Youth Association and the A11 Political Parties Women's Association aimed at preventing political violence, fostering inter-party dialogue and, in the case of the Women's Association, further enhancing women's participation in politics. Here, I am happy to report that 14.5 per cent of political offices are now held by women, almost halfway to our target of 30 per cent. We also continue to make progress towards the education of the girl child and providing free health care to pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under the age of five.”
2011-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6504 (2011) · source
“In response to youth unemployment, which remains a significant challenge to the peace consolidation process, a new Ministry of Youth Employment and Sports has been established and a national Youth Commissioner and Board have been appointed to provide the policy framework and implementation that would pave way for the meaningful participation of young people in national development.”
2011-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6504 (2011) · source
“His Excellency President Ernest Bai Koroma, in partnership with the international community, remains fully committed to consolidating peacebuilding and the sustainable economic development of Sierra Leone as mapped out in the Agenda for Change. Youth unemployment, corruption and illegal narcotics were the three risks identified in the Agenda for Change and endorsed by the Sierra Leone PBC configuration in its outcome document of September 2010. As reflected in the report, we are making steady progress in the fight against corruption and, with the support of development partners and the United Nations, we have created the structures at the local and regional levels to stem drug trafficking and organized crime.”
2011-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6504 (2011) · source
“We take note of, and acknowledge with satisfaction, the reference made in the report to some of the progress and achievements since September 2010 and the challenges that we still have to contend with. Those achievements are the product of the joint efforts of the Government and people of Sierra Leone and the United Nations, through the United Nations Joint Vision aligned with the Agenda for Change and development partners. To that end, I would like to express my appreciation for the investment that has been made in successful peacebuilding efforts and to encourage the further consolidation of the gains made by continuing to stand by Sierra Leone as it deals comprehensively with the remaining challenges and invests and builds on the success already achieved.”
2011-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6504 (2011) · source
“I would also like to thank the Executive Representative of the Secretary-General for introducing the report. In a similar vein, we appreciate the Council's sustained engagement and interest in Sierra Leone as we continue to work in partnership to ensure sustainable peace and development in the country. We are also grateful for the indomitable efforts of the Sierra Leone configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), through the tireless efforts of its Chairperson, Ambassador John McNee of Canada, to maintain the momentum. We also thank him for his progressive and innovative efforts and his instructive remarks in contributing to this debate.”
2011-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6504 (2011) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. I also wish to extend a warm welcome to the representatives of the new members of the Council. I would also like to thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting on the situation in Sierra Leone, as well as for giving my delegation the opportunity to contribute to this debate. On behalf of my delegation, I wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General for his detailed report (S/2011/119) on the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL). Among other things, the report highlights the important developments that have taken place in the country, the challenges to surmount and, of course, the activities of UNIPSIL during the period under review.”
2011-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6504 (2011) · source