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lines on the record: 47
first: 2009-07-16
most recent: 2019-07-15
sittings or episodes: 6
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“We encourage all stakeholders to continue to support and engage with the efforts initiated by UNAMI to achieve effective post-conflict reconstruction and sustainable peace in Iraq, including by supporting the invaluable work that UNITAD is doing in its respective role.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“That threat must be addressed, as the continued presence of ISIL has ramifications, not only for the destabilization of Iraq but also for the entire region. UNITAD's role is invaluable in sending a clear and unequivocal message that the international community, under the leadership of the United Nations, will not sit idly by and allow the barbaric crimes that were committed by ISIL/Da'esh to go without accountability. Allow me to conclude by reiterating South Africa's support for the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), whose important, multifaceted work is providing hope in assisting the rebuilding of Iraq and healing its wounds.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“UNITAD's role as an impartial, independent and credible body, operating within the Charter of the United Nations, employing United Nations best practices, in line with relevant international law, including international human rights law, is vital in assisting the uncovering of the atrocities that have been committed and bringing their perpetrators to justice. UNITAD's painstaking efforts to collect and preserve various forms of evidence are particularly important, and it is to be commended for the important progress that it has made in that regard, under difficult circumstances. South Africa notes with concern the recent report ofthe Special Adviser (see S/2019/407), which indicates that despite the setbacks that it has suffered, ISIL/ Da'esh remains a pervasive threat in Iraq.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“We thank the Special Adviser and Head of the Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/ Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD), Mr. Khan, for his informative briefing on the work of the Team, and commend him and his team on the progress achieved in their challenging task. As experience has taught us in South Africa, accountability, truth and justice are fundamentally important to the process of healing. We therefore welcome the important work that UNITAD is engaged in, in line with resolution 2379 (2017), in supporting Iraqi domestic efforts in seeking accountability for the grave crimes committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in the country, as well as its broader role in promoting accountability for ISIL/ Da'esh crimes internationally.”
2019-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8573 (2019) · source
“We must always bear in mind that the full and effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) will be realized only through the strengthening of the weakest among us.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“In that context, the opportunities provided by nuclear technologies, for example, in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the areas of food security, public-health technologies and clean energy, cannot be overlooked. South Africa's experience with the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) has demonstrated that financial and technical assistance is critically needed to ensure that developing countries are able to fully implement the resolution, especially on the continent, where greatest attention is still devoted to issues of poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment. We therefore call upon Member States in a position to do so to, upon request, offer assistance to those in need.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“To that end, South Africa welcomes the significant progress made towards the effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), and we renew our commitment to working with the other members of the Committee to address the challenges that remain, not least in terms of national implementation and assistance. Furthermore, while dealing with the challenges of weapons of mass destruction, it is imperative that no unwarranted restrictions be imposed on the inalienable right of Member States, particularly developing countries, to use any related materials, equipment and technologies for peaceful purposes.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“Turning now to the 1540 Committee, allow me to state that resolution 1540 (2004) remains one of the most critical instruments in preventing non-State actors from developing, acquiring, manufacturing, possessing, transporting, transferring or using nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their means of delivery. In this sense, it is evident that there are important links between this Committee and its resolution and the counter- terrorism efforts of the United Nations in ensuring that terrorist organizations never have access to the types of materials covered by resolution 1540 (2004).”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“We also value the work being done in providing technical assistance to those States that request it so as to facilitate Member States' compliance with the relevant decisions of the Security Council. South Africa remains of the view that in implementing our counter-terrorism obligations under the various Security Council resolutions, we should take into account the need for a Member-State-driven agenda. Accordingly, we recognize that it is up to each State to contextualize the threat in accordance with local conditions, keeping in mind also regional and international dynamics. In countering these very threats, it is critical that all our counter-measures be relative to the threat being faced and that Member States do not adopt a one-size-fits-all approach but, rather, deal with threats on an individual basis.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“We welcome the format of this joint briefing, which fulfils one ofthe core aims ofthe United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism under the capable leadership of Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov, which is to foster a "one UN" approach in addressing these common challenges. South Africa fully supports this approach and encourages the identification of complementary mandates and aims among the complex architecture of the United Nations that can allow us to break down silos and merge our efforts towards greater gains. We also welcome the continuing work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and its Executive Directorate in promoting cooperation in the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“South Africa also places great emphasis on the need to address violent extremism and terrorism holistically, beginning with addressing the conditions that influence vulnerable people, particularly youth, to become radicalized and involved with terrorist organizations. Addressing the root causes of terrorism and violent extremism should be imperative in our fight against this scourge. We also urge States to refrain from the use of unilateral coercive measures in their counter-terrorism measures and to take all measures to protect civilians as well as to ensure that counter-terrorism efforts do not have a negative impact on the provision of humanitarian aid and medical assistance in conflict situations. All counter-terrorism measures must also accord with international law and respect international human rights.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“We are also deeply concerned at reports of the spread of Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham affiliates throughout the African continent, as the remnants of the self-declared caliphate seek new areas of operation and recruitment in the wake of its territorial defeat in Iraq and Syria. We cannot allow these groups to exploit our peoples in spreading their poisonous, extremist and murderous ideologies. South Africa unequivocally condemns all acts of terrorism, in whatever form, for whatever reason and wherever they may occur. We firmly believe that the fight against terrorism must be led by the United Nations, as the most widely representative and appropriate international structure for coordinating action against this global challenge, which threatens us all.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“While the African continent has taken significant steps towards addressing many of the peace, security, governance and development challenges that we face, terrorism and violent extremism continue to present a serious threat to ourjoint efforts to uplift the continent and its peoples. The two most recent bulletins ofthe African Centre for the Study and Research of Terrorism, which is an African Union research institution, provide alarming statistics on the nature of terrorism in Africa. The Centre finds that from mid-March to mid-April, Africa suffered 140 terrorist attacks, which claimed a staggering 841 lives.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“It is with deep regret that we must once again begin our remarks by expressing South Africa's condolences on this occasion to the people of Burkina Faso, who recently suffered an attack at a place of worship. This attack comes only weeks after the devastating attacks in New Zealand and Sri Lanka claimed so many innocent lives, and, of course, we also condemn the terrible attack that took place in Egypt on Sunday. The frequency of these barbaric, cowardly acts of terror lends even more urgency to our joint efforts to eradicate violent extremism and terrorism. We thank the Chairs of the Committees that have briefed the Security Council today for their informative briefings and capable stewardship of these important Committees.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“At this juncture, allow me to pay special tribute to those who lost their lives as we together strived for peace in Liberia, including the 202 United Nations peacekeepers. We salute them all. We will continue to memorialize their immeasurable contribution to the peace Liberia enjoys today. May their souls find sweet and perpetual rest, and may their loved ones find the courage to move on if they have not. In conclusion, I would like to make known the following. Even during our darkest moments and difficult days, and in our deepest despair, we still believed that Liberia would rise again. And today Liberia is rising. The briefing of Mr. Chid Liberty is an attestation. Liberia, once a beneficiary of a peacekeeping mission, is now a contributing nation to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali.”
2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source
“Meanwhile, we would like to seize this moment to assure all present of our renewed commitment to uphold the rule of law, in particular free speech ~ which is currently being enjoyed as before - and good governance, among others. We have no doubt that the national development plan, the Strategic Road Map for National Healing, Peacebuilding and Reconciliation, the peacebuilding plan, the Multi-Partner Trust Fund and the pro-poor agenda are invaluable and critical instruments to ensure that Liberia remains on the right trajectory, significantly in terms of peace sustenance and development. Additionally, we will continue to build on the positives of past leaderships and will guarantee that no Liberian is left behind.”
2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source
“They all matter to us. To the people of Liberia, especially our mothers and sisters, and to UNMIL we pay special tribute, including Mr. Farid Zarif and his team. We are grateful. Their resilience has been a beacon of hope. Without their fortitude, we would not have made this far. Do we close the chapter today without challenges? My response to that question is an emphatic no. Challenges still loom: decentralization, land ownership and disputes, corruption, violence against women and girls, a struggling economy and poor infrastructure, among others. We can assure the Council that those issues will remain front and centre for the current Administration. Yet for us to successfully surmount those challenges, Liberia will need continued and unflinching support, not just from the traditional donors but from everyone.”
2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source
“It has been approximately eight years since the Government of Liberia requested the Secretary- General in May 2010 to place Liberia on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission. That request received a positive response from the President of the Security Council on 19 July of the same year, and today we are closing this chapter in a way. To whom can we be grateful for all the gains we have made over the years? I would start by thanking God Almighty, and the international community as a whole. Particularly, we would like to express our gratitude to the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union, the European Union and, of course, all the organs of the United Nations, as well as the Peacebuilding Commission. We also want to highlight the support received from philanthropic individuals and organizations.”
2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source
“We have certainly heard great remarks today, including the briefing from the Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions, Mr. Alexander Zouev. May Ijoin others and register our regrets for the sudden death of the Permanent Representative of Cote D'Ivoire. This has certainly dealt a huge blow to us all. I would like to reaffirm the words of Ambassador Schoulgin Nyoni, and emphasize that today is not only a historic moment marking the final Security Council meeting on Liberia and the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), but also a moment of pride and joy for Liberians, particularly considering from where we have come, where we are and where we are headed as a nation.”
2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source
“Let me take this opportunity to also reassure this body of the determination of the Sierra Leone Government to work cooperatively with the United Nations, our development partners and the international community to ensure that we surmount the many challenges facing us as a nation.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“While the Government continues working with the Joint Drug Interdiction Task Force to make Sierra Leone and the West African subregion drug-free, the narcotic trafficking menace in West Africa and organized cross-border crime remain real threats and require UNIPSIL's continued engagement in Sierra Leone for many more years to come, especially with the fast-approaching 2012 presidential, legislative and local government elections. Let me conclude by reiterating our gratitude to the United Nations, our bilateral partners and the international community at large for their continued engagement in Sierra Leone to ensure maximum success in our socio-political and economic recovery and the consolidation of peace.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“In this respect, I wish to appeal to our development partners to honour their pledges and provide not only the projected $350 million needed by the Government to implement its Agenda for Change, but other resources and job-creation opportunities required to ameliorate the problem of youth unemployment. My delegation also continues to believe that Sierra Leone's peace and stability still remains at the mercy of subregional socio-political instability - as evidenced by the present political crisis in neighbouring Guinea, which has the potential to spill over into our country.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“One of the thorniest areas that continue to require urgent attention from stakeholders and Sierra Leone's development partners is youth unemployment. A significant percentage of youth continue to be unemployed, and this predicament poses a serious threat to efforts to consolidate peace and stability in Sierra Leone. A Youth Commission has been established, though it is not yet operational. We commend the German Agency for Technical Cooperation - the GTZ - for a pilot project to engage youths in some form of gainful employment in garbage disposal in the capital of Freetown. However, the urgent need for resource mobilization to more meaningfully tackle this nagging problem of youth unemployment cannot be overemphasized.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“The Government has made such impressive strides that it also received favourable ranking from the Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance for being the most improved country in Africa in the area of governance over the past two years. In addition, a recent World Bank study concluded that standards of governance, political stability and the ability of citizens to hold government accountable has improved more significantly in Sierra Leone than in many other countries around the world. Despite these significant strides in promoting responsible and responsive governance as well as in accelerating the wheels of socio-economic and political renaissance, the Government is aware of the fact that significant challenges still remain and continue to undermine its best efforts to improve the lives of its people.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“The Consultative Group meeting on Sierra Leone held in November in London was meant to foster and advance investor confidence in the country in order to generate wealth and create employment for the youthful population, particularly through a re-energized private sector and implementation of the Agenda for Change. The endorsement of the aid policy constitutes one of the major milestones of the Consultative Group meeting, and the Government has reiterated its firm commitment to its full implementation. We remain highly hopeful that partners will endeavour to scale up and deliver on their commitments in a timely and predictable manner.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“The panel is presently in session and on conclusion of its sittings will present its recommendations to the Government on measures needed to forestall a recurrence. The showcasing of the Sierra Leone National Action Plan to eradicate gender inequality, discrimination and injustice, which was unveiled at the United Nations two weeks ago during the session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, was another major achievement by the country in addressing the injustices of the past and a giant step towards ensuring that abuse, violence and discrimination against women are no longer tolerated in our society. In addition, the Human Rights Commission has been doing its utmost to monitor and to bring awareness of the human rights situation in the country, especially those of women and children.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“Joint police-military patrols under the Military Assistance to Civil Power Act have been stepped up to tackle the recent spate of armed robberies in the city. That has helped to improve the security situation considerably. The Government, in its continued efforts to give relevance to the joint communique signed last year by the two main political parties, continues to take effective measures to ensure that the injustices of the past that led to the destructive 11-year war do not regain a foothold in the society. In a further attempt to get to the root causes of the clashes between the SLPP and APC in Freetown last year, the Government has established an Independent Review Panel, composed of members nominated by both the SLPP and APC, to further investigate the clashes.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“In recognition of the Government's acknowledgement that corruption is a major threat to economic growth and prosperity, the Anti-Corruption Commission has instituted 15 successful prosecutions and recovered over 2 billion leones from stiff fines imposed on perpetrators, and as a result Sierra Leone moved up 12 places in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index for 2009. During the period under review, the Government completed the Bumbuna hydroelectric project, which, in addition to restoring power to a nation that has been in darkness for over a decade, holds the potential of providing much-needed impetus to socio-economic improvement and improving the quality of life of the people. The Government has also taken strong measures to improve security.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“President Ernest Bai Koroma remains committed to the pledge he took on his assumption of office in 2007, that there would be no sacred cows in Government and that any minister or official found wanting in moral probity in the handling of the country's meagre resources would be relieved of his or her position and also made to refund whatever he or she misappropriated, in addition to facing legal action. The Anti-Corruption Commission is relentless in its enforcement of the 2008 anti-corruption laws, which are considered to be among the toughest in Africa.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“Sierra Leone also boasts today of having one of the most vibrant and independent media systems, with over 20 registered newspapers representing all shades of political and social persuasion. The present climate of press freedom in Sierra Leone is promoting open and inclusive dialogue about the future of the country. As already mentioned by the Executive Representative of the Secretary-General, the Government has over the past months demonstrated its commitment to ensuring transparent and accountable governance by dismissing from service two more cabinet ministers and a number of public officials, including the Commissioner-General of the National Revenue Authority, after they were accused of corruption and abuse of office by the Anti-Corruption Commission.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“The joint communique signed by the two main political parties - the opposition Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) and the ruling All People's Congress (APC) - in April last year continues to encourage peaceful coexistence and dialogue among the main political parties, despite periodic incidents of minor clashes between the supporters. The recent appointment of the former SLPP Minister for Information and Communication, Professor Septimus Kaikai, as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the newly constituted independent national broadcaster, the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation, is a manifestation of the Government's commitment to political tolerance and the building of a strong democratic communications system.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“Laudable progress has been made in the Government's commitment to promote good governance, as evidenced by the strategic framework and concerted actions that the Government continues to take to facilitate the promotion of human rights, gender equality, decentralization, and transparency and accountability in government, and the crackdown on corruption, drug trafficking and cross-border organized crime. The Government is also determined to establish a culture of political tolerance among the country's main political parties. These measures have led to a relatively peaceful political climate, one favourable for investments and improvement in the conduct of trade and commerce throughout the country.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“As we meet to consider the review of the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Mission in Sierra Leone - a process designed to lead us to another extension of the UNIPSIL mandate for twelve months - I am gratified to note that significant progress is being made to combat daunting challenges facing the nation. The Government remains fully committed to pursuing efforts aimed at consolidating peace and promoting sustained economic growth. We concur with many of the issues raised by the Secretary-General in the report before us.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“I also take this opportunity to convey my gratitude to members of the Sierra Leone country- specific configuration, and especially to its Chair, Ambassador John McNee, for his outstanding leadership and for his lucid statement this morning. My gratitude also goes to the Executive Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg, for his productive and inspiring briefing today and the skilful manner with which he is handling matters in Sierra Leone. On behalf of my delegation, I extend thanks and appreciation to the Peacebuilding Commission and the Fund for their determined and untiring efforts to keep the process in full gear.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“Permit me, Mr. President, to extend, on behalf of my delegation, my heartfelt congratulations to you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March and to thank you for organizing this debate on the fourth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL) (S/2010/l35). My delegation extends its appreciation to the Secretary-General for that comprehensive and well-coordinated report. We also thank him for his excellent analysis of the current situation in Sierra Leone, pursuant to Security Council resolution 1886 (2009), which mandated him to submit a report on the activities of UNIPSIL every six months.”
2010-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6291 (2010) · source
“On behalf of the Government of Sierra Leone, I would like to register our sincere appreciation for the continued engagement of the United Nations, our bilateral partners and the international community on Sierra Leone and for the determination to consolidate peace and democracy and to put Sierra Leone on the path to sustainable development.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The high-level event, hosted at the request of the Chair of the Sierra Leone country-specific meeting, the Permanent Representative of Canada, Ambassador John McKee, and the Government of Sierra Leone on 10 June this year, sought to move forward the Sierra Leone peacebuilding agenda by marshalling support for the Government's Agenda for Change and the second phase of the poverty-reduction strategy by announcing the establishment of a $350 million donor trust fund for the implementation of those strategic frameworks. The Government appeals for, and looks forward to, a favourable response now and at the forthcoming Consultative Group meeting, to be held in London in November.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The recent hiccup in mid-March that tested our resolve for peaceful coexistence as a nation was swiftly addressed by the Government and the Executive Representative of the Secretary-General by encouraging the leaderships of two main political parties to take responsibility for the actions of their supporters. That effort brought the inter-party dialogue back on track and, since then, the situation has normalized.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We recently had the quarterly review of the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone. Leadership of actors on the ground is well coordinated. The numerous strategic frameworks have been completely streamlined in President Ernest Bai Koroma's Agenda for Change. The recently concluded second generation of the poverty-reduction strategy and the Joint Vision of the United Nations country team as a coordination mechanism for partnership collaboration with the Government have been realized.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We must bear in mind that if these factors remain unaddressed, the potential for societies to slide back into conflict can be imminent. It is also worth noting that studies have shown that societies emerging from violent conflict are more likely to relapse into hostilities in the first five to ten years following the end of conflict. Thus a rapid and effective engagement of the above-mentioned components can be crucial for the future stability, recovery and the sustainable development of those societies. On the home front, Sierra Leone has come a long way. Since the end of the war, we have had three general elections, the last of which brought the opposition party, the All People's Congress of President Ernest Bai Koroma, to power.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“However, studies reveal that the United Nations and the international community have tended to invest more resources on conflict resolution and peacemaking than on the preventive aspect. The consolidation of peace in societies emerging from conflict depends entirely on the efforts and initiatives undertaken to address the immediate aftermath of conflict - a phase characterized by the complete withdrawal of the remnants of arms from communities, the reassimilation of internally displaced persons, refugees and ex-combatants into civil society and the provision of relief. These, in our opinion, rank among the key components required for stabilizing post-conflict situations in order to pave the way for various reform initiatives and long-term recovery programmes.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Four years have gone by, and the proposed integrated strategies for post-conflict peacebuilding and recovery and the development of best practices on issues that require extensive collaboration among political, military, humanitarian and development actors have evolved substantially, as spelled out in the report before us. The countries on the Commission's agenda continue to receive the international community's attention. It is very crucial to advance these objectives to the next level and to help to ensure predictable financing for early recovery activities and sustained financial investment over the medium to longer term. Peacebuilding is a powerful conflict-prevention mechanism both in societies that have experienced violent conflict and in those on the verge of sliding into conflict.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In order to accomplish these goals, the Committee set itself the following objectives: first, to propose integrated strategies for post-conflict peacebuilding and recovery; second, help to ensure predictable financing for early recovery activities and sustained financial investment over the medium to longer term; third, extend the period of attention by the international community to post-conflict recovery; and fourth, to develop best practices on issues that require extensive collaboration among political, military, humanitarian and development actors. Therefore, any consideration of a report presented concurrently to the Security Council and the General Assembly should be gauged by the above parameters, with regard to the attainment of the priorities of the countries on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I would also like to thank the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission and the representatives of the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank for their valuable presentations this morning. The Peacebuilding Commission was established to marshal the resources of the international community and to offer advice and propose strategies for post-conflict recovery, with a special focus on reconstruction, institution-building and sustainable development in countries emerging from conflict.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. President, I had an opportunity to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency when I addressed this body during the recent meeting on the situation in Sierra Leone in respect of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Let me once again, Mr. President, congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and express the sincere gratitude of my delegation for inviting us to participate in this debate. My delegation's appreciation also goes to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict, jointly presented to the Security Council and the General Assembly (S/2009/304).”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Being maybe the first country to introduce a hybrid Special Court and a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in which perpetrators of atrocities and victims were able to expel the venom in them, whilst those responsible for serious atrocities were brought to justice in the Special Court. I want to use this opportunity to thank the members of the international community who have consistently supported the Court, both financially and morally, and to appeal for their continued support with a view to concluding the Court's valuable work until it completes its deliberations early in 2011. We note with satisfaction that two trials have already been completed, with two remaining trials to be concluded. Let me once again thank the Council for this meeting and President Winter and Prosecutor Rapp for their lucid presentations. 16”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“I want to thank the Council for organizing this meeting and the President and the Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone for briefing the Council on the considerable achievements that the Court has made. As already highlighted by previous speakers, we have come a long way since the cessation of hostilities. We have been able to successfully organize three elections, the last of which brought a change of Government that saw the former opposition party leader, President Ernest Bai Koroma of the All People's Congress, form the present Government. Sierra Leone has had a unique experience in its peacebuilding process.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source