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1. “The Democratic People's Republic of Korea must cease its ballistic activities and reinstate its moratorium on testing. It must return to the six-party talks, implement the commitments it entered into in the joint statement of 19 September 2005 and, in particular, renounce all of its nuclear weapons and its existing nuclear programme with a view to achieving the verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. The resolution is perfectly clear. It contains provisions to which all parties must adhere. France will seek to implement it through the non-proliferation mechanisms to which it is a party and the European Union. I would recall that the European Union is implementing a rigorous policy of non-proliferation, including in its relations with other States. It expects all States to do likewise.”

   2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source

2. “The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is attempting to increase the range of its missiles. It sells such weapons and is today the main ballistic proliferator in the world, particularly in areas of tension. The combination of those factors makes the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's recent ballistic tests an event that endangers the security of the entire international community. The Security Council has a duty to condemn those tests and to ensure that the international community mobilizes to prevent the Democratic People's Republic of Korea from developing its missile and weapons of mass destruction programmes. That is the meaning of today's resolution, which, among other things, requires that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea return to a responsible stance.”

   2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source

3. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of France. France welcomes the fact that the Security Council has unanimously adopted resolution 1695 (2006). That action by the Security Council is an appropriate response to a serious situation. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's development and testing of ballistic missiles capable of carrying weapons of mass destruction seriously endanger security in North-East Asia and beyond for several reasons. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea asserts that it has developed nuclear weapons, and it has not joined the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction. Those ballistic missiles are able to carry such weapons.”

   2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source

4. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. 2 Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1695 (2006). On behalf of the members of the Security Council, I warmly welcome Mr. Shintaro Ito, Vice- Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan.”

   2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source

5. “The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in response to the request contained in a letter dated 4 July 2006 from the Permanent Representative of Japan addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/2006/481. Members of the Council have before them document 5/2006/488, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of the members to document S/2006/482, containing a letter from the Permanent Representative of the United States, and document S/2006/493, containing a letter from the Permanent Representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”

   2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source

6. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Pak Gil Yon (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) and Mr. Choi Young-jin (Republic ofKorea) took seats at the Council table.”

   2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source

7. “There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. I invite the Members of the Council to consultations following the adjournment of this meeting. The meeting rose at noon. 06-42993”

   2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source

8. “Given this very risky and intense crisis, international diplomacy is now working in an attempt to define the terms for a peaceful solution, in particular 18 within the United Nations framework, through the mission sent to the region by the Secretary-General, and within the framework of the European Union. Of course, France wholeheartedly supports these efforts, which can consider how to avoid direct confrontation. France, as solemnly stated by President Chirac today, calls upon the parties to immediately cease hostilities, which is the only way to give a chance to mediation efforts. It calls upon everyone to scrupulously respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all parties and to cooperate fully with efforts under way taken by the international community. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”

   2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source

9. “With its European partners, it will work to ensure that a very rapid solution to this situation is found. We call upon all parties in Lebanon and in Israel to refrain from any new action which would further feed the cycle of violence and endanger the civilian population. There can be no military solution to this crisis, just as there can be no military solution to any of the conflicts that have affected the Middle East for decades. France has constantly said that these conflicts fuel one another and are interwoven. The history of this region for nearly 60 years has tragically shown that violence and the struggle for power have resolved nothing. On the contrary, they feed other conflicts and cause further violence and tragedy, with the civilian population being the primary victims.”

   2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source

10. “In its breadth and its nature, the Israeli response threatens to erase efforts undertaken by the Lebanese Government to restore the country's economy and to restore State authority throughout the territory. It jeopardizes efforts undertaken over the past year to consolidate Lebanese democracy and to ensure the reconciliation of its people. Moreover, France condemns the destruction of civilian and military infrastructure as a result of operations carried out by Israel as well as the air and sea blockade imposed on Lebanon. The Lebanese people must not be taken hostage. Freedom of movement for the population as well as for foreigners in Lebanon must be restored without delay. France cannot accept that its citizens should be prevented from returning to their country.”

    2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source

11. “The Lebanese Government has dissociated itself from this irresponsible and deliberate provocation, but it must shoulder its responsibilities and abide by the commitments it has taken before this Council by working effectively to restore its authority throughout its territory and by mobilizing more actively all Lebanese political actors in support of disarming Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias in accordance with the Taif Agreement and Security Council resolutions. Israel has the right to defend its territory and its citizens when they are attacked - and they have been attacked. But we condemn the disproportionate nature of the response, which has already claimed many civilian victims and has caused significant material damage.”

    2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source

12. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of France. I thank Mr. Guehenno and Mr. Gambari for their statements. France is extremely concerned by the escalation of violence between Israel and Lebanon. Hizbollah bears responsibility for the outbreak of hostilities. Once again, we condemn Thursday's attacks on Israeli territory which killed or wounded several Israeli soldiers. We condemn the abduction of two of them and we demand once again their immediate and unconditional release. We condemn ongoing rocket fire on Israeli territory which is striking and killing indiscriminately.”

    2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source

13. “I thank Mr. Guehenno for his briefing. The Security Council will now hear a briefing by Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to whom I give the floor.”

    2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source

14. “The Council is meeting in response to the request contained in the letter dated 13 July 2006 from the Charge d'Affaires of Lebanon addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/2006/517. I wish to draw the attention of the members to documents S/2006/518 and S/2006/522, containing the text of letters dated 13 July 2006 from the Charge d'Affaires of Lebanon addressed to the President of the Security Council, and document S/2006/515, containing the text of a letter dated 12 July 2006 from the Permanent Representative of Israel addressed to the President of the Council. The Security Council will now hear a briefing by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. I give him the floor.”

    2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source

15. “The President (spoke in French): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno to take a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source

16. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Israel and Lebanon, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Gillerman (Israel) took a seat at the Council table. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mahmoud (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source

17. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.10 p.m. 06-42893”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5488 (2006) · source

18. “A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Qatar, Russian Federation, United Republic of Tanzania Against: United States of America Abstaining: Denmark, Peru, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The President (spoke in French): The result of the voting is as follows: 10 in favour, one against and four abstaining. The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Security Council. I shall now give the floor to those representatives who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5488 (2006) · source

19. “At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mansoar (Palestine) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in response to the requests contained in letters dated 29 June 2006 from the Permanent Representatives of Algeria and Qatar addressed to the President of the Security Council, documents 8/2006/458 and S/2006/462, respectively. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2006/508, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Qatar. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5488 (2006) · source

20. “The President (spoke in French): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 13 July 2006 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, which will be issued as document S/2006/520 and which reads as follows. "I have the honour to request that, in accordance with its previous practice, the Security Council invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting of the Security Council being held on Thursday, 13 July 2006, regarding the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question." I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to 2 participate in the meeting in accordance with the rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5488 (2006) · source

21. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Israel in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Gillerman (Israel) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5488 (2006) · source

22. “In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1694 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 3.20 p.m. 06-42844”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5487 (2006) · source

23. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/376, which contains the eleventh 2 progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Liberia. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2006/509, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5487 (2006) · source

24. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Liberia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Eesiah (Liberia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5487 (2006) · source

25. “"The Security Council emphasizes, however, the continued contribution made to Somalia's peace and security by the arms embargo, and calls on all to comply with it. The Security Council reiterates its intention to consider urgently how to strengthen the effectiveness of the arms embargo. "The Security Council welcomes the outcome of the first meeting of the International Contact Group on Somalia." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/31. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.15pm.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5486 (2006) · source

26. “would contribute to peace and stability in Somalia, to consider the above request for a PSM, on the basis of a detailed mission plan from IGAD or the AU. "The Security Council welcomes the fact that the T FG and the TFP were able to agree on 14 June 2006 to adopt the National Security and Stabilization Plan for Somalia. The Security Council believes that the adoption of a security plan is an important step towards providing a 06-42832 framework for effective security sector reform in Somalia, in order to help deliver peace for all Somalis. "The Security Council expresses its readiness to consider a limited modification of the arms embargo to enable the TFIs, on the basis of a sustainable peace process, to develop Somalia's security sector and national institutions capable of responding to security issues.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5486 (2006) · source

27. “The Council notes their meetings of 19 June and 28-29 June 2006, and welcomes the role of the AU/IGAD/LAS and European Union fact-finding mission to Somalia on 5-7 July 2006 in promoting peace, stability and a political process. "The Security Council welcomes the meeting of the Heads of State and Government of the AU in Banjul on 5 July 2006, and notes that meeting's request for the Security Council to consider an exemption to the arms embargo imposed on Somalia by resolution 733 (1992) of 23 January 1992, to pave way for a possible deployment of a Peace Support Mission (PSM) and to help facilitate the re-establishment of the national security forces of Somalia. "The Security Council states its willingness, if it judges that a PSM.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5486 (2006) · source

28. “"The Security Council requests all parties inside and outside of Somalia to refrain from action that could provoke or perpetuate violence and violations of human rights, endanger the ceasefire and political process, or further damage the humanitarian situation. "The Security Council expresses its grave concern at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Somalia, and demands that all Somali leaders ensure complete and unhindered humanitarian access, as well as providing guarantees for the safety and security of the humanitarian aid workers in Somalia. "The Security Council commends the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for their continuing efforts to promote peace and stability 06-42832 in Somalia and the region.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5486 (2006) · source

29. “The Security Council commends the League of Arab States (LAS) for facilitating the talks. The Security Council condemns the recent fighting in Mogadishu and requests all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreed on 22 June. In this regard, the Security Council emphasizes the importance of dialogue between the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) and the Islamic Courts. "The Security Council therefore urges all parties involved in this dialogue to engage constructively at the next round of talks, scheduled for 15 July, where it looks forward to further progress in pursuit of a lasting political process.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5486 (2006) · source

30. “The Security Council encourages Ambassador Fall and other United Nations agencies and offices to actively engage in the region to promote peace and stability. It calls upon all Member States to provide him their full support in this regard. "The Security Council supports the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and Transitional Federal Parliament (TFP) as the internationally recognized authorities to restore peace, stability and governance to Somalia. It notes the importance for stability in Somalia of broad-based and representative institutions and of an inclusive political process, as envisaged in the Transitional Federal Charter (TFC). "The Security Council welcomes the agreement reached in Khartoum on 22 June between the TFG and the Islamic Courts, sent to the presidency of the Security Council on 29 June 2006 (S/2006/442).”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5486 (2006) · source

31. “After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council reaffirms all its previous statements and resolutions concerning the situation in Somalia, in particular the statement by its President of 15 March 2006 (S/PRST/2006/11). "The Security Council reiterates its commitment to a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the situation in Somalia and its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Somalia, consistent with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. "The Security Council reiterates its strong support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Francois Fall.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5486 (2006) · source

32. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Somalia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mohamed (Somalia) took a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2006-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5486 (2006) · source

33. “"The Security Council further reaffirms the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. The Council reminds States that they must ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law. "The Security Council reiterates its determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/30. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15 p.m. 06-42613”

    2006-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5484 (2006) · source

34. “the "The Security Council underlines the need to bring the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice, and urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), to cooperate actively with the Indian authorities in this regard. "The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed.”

    2006-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5484 (2006) · source

35. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the series of bomb attacks that occurred in different parts of India, including Mumbai, on 11 July 2006, causing numerous deaths and injuries, and expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of these heinous acts of terrorism and their families, and to the people and the Government of India.”

    2006-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5484 (2006) · source

36. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of India, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Malhotra (India) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2006-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5484 (2006) · source

37. “I believe that I am expressing the view of all of the members of the Council in saying that we are determined to remain partners with the Congolese people after the elections in order to help them with the process of the recovery of the country. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at I] am. 06-41819”

    2006-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5482 (2006) · source

38. “In my capacity as head of the Security Council mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, I would like once again to thank the Congolese authorities for the warm welcome that they gave us. I would also like to thank 10 the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Bill Swing for the excellent work the United Nations is doing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would like to conclude by repeating the words of Ambassador Ileka of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who said that his country has a new rendezvous with history. The international community, in particular the Council, is mobilized and ready to help the Democratic Republic of the Congo to succeed.”

    2006-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5482 (2006) · source

39. “Ongoing reform in the security sector is essential if we are to deal with the problem of armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. I refer to paragraphs 54 to 56 of our report in that regard. Moreover, improved governance is essential if the Congolese nation and State are finally to benefit from the country's wealth after many years of war and transition. That issue is addressed in paragraphs 57 and 58 of our report. Those are the main elements that I wish to stress in opening this debate. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”

    2006-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5482 (2006) · source

40. “All should be able to speak freely and the press must be allowed to do its work. In that respect, it is regrettable that a correspondent of one international media company, Radio France Internationale, which is widely listened 06-41819 to in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was not accredited and was expelled. The elections will not be an end in themselves, as we stressed during our mission. We underlined the importance of the period to follow. We especially stressed the need for all political actors to adopt a non- exclusive approach. Much work will remain to be done following the elections. We note that the situation is far from stable and that militias continue to be active in the East. In that respect, our report contains recommendations relating to two issues of special importance.”

    2006-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5482 (2006) · source

41. “Nevertheless, during our mission we informed our interlocutors of the concerns of the members of the Council about the deterioration of the political atmosphere, particularly as regards certain messages of division and exclusion being broadcast by the media. We stressed that such messages are dangerous and we recalled other situations in Africa in which such messages have had tragic consequences. The mission therefore made recommendations in that respect in its report, particularly in paragraph 51 regarding respect for the code of conduct, paragraph 52 regarding access to media, and paragraph 53 regarding the security of the electorate and candidates. During our mission to Kinshasa, we emphasized the importance we attach to the campaign's being carried out as peacefully as possible.”

    2006-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5482 (2006) · source

42. “I have already reported in detail on our mission, so today I will address the essential points that I have communicated to the members of the Council, drawing also from the mission's report, which has since been published. We came away from our meetings with the understanding that conditions have now been met to allow the holding of the elections that will mark the culmination of the transition period in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In organizational, technical and security terms, the legislative elections and the first round of presidential elections should be carried out in a satisfactory manner and in accordance with the announced timetable on 30 July.”

    2006-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5482 (2006) · source

43. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/434, which contains the report of the 2 Security Council mission on the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that took place from 10 to 12 June 2006. I shall now take the floor in my capacity as head of the Security Council mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. First, I should like once again to express my thanks and the thanks of our colleagues who participated in the mission to the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for their welcome to the Security Council mission that visited Kinshasa from 10 to 12 June.”

    2006-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5482 (2006) · source

44. “I should like to inform the members of the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Belgium, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Finland, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Cools, (Belgium), Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Ms. Lintonen (Finland) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2006-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5482 (2006) · source

45. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of July, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to our colleague Her Excellency Ms. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Nations, for her service as President of the Security Council for the month of June 2006. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing my deep appreciation to Ambassador Loj for the great diplomatic skill with which she conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Report of the Security Council mission on the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (S/2006/434)”

    2006-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5482 (2006) · source

46. “We therefore call for their release. As the Secretary-General has said, it is essential that all the parties urgently take measures with a view to a de-escalation. It is essential to restore the conditions for a resumption of negotiations with a view to a just, equitable and lasting settlement based on law that will enable the Israeli and Palestinian States and peoples to finally live in peace and security.”

    2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source

47. “It is essential that the Palestinian Authority urgently take all necessary measures to halt the firing of missiles and acts of violence of all kinds against Israel and its citizens. Furthermore, we condemn the killing of the young Israeli settler who was kidnapped in the West Bank. We reaffirm that the Hamas-led Palestinian Government must adhere to the three principles laid down by the Quartet: renunciation of violence, recognition of Israel and acceptance of international instruments and obligations. It is also essential, however, to protect the Palestinian Authority as an institution and to guarantee the possibility of future dialogue and negotiation. The arrest by Israel of members of the Government and the Legislative Council and other Palestinian political leaders is a direct threat to the very existence of Palestinian institutions.”

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48. “Mr. De La Sabliere (France) (spoke in French): The Permanent Representative of Austria will shortly be making a statement on behalf of the European Union, which I fully support. I would like to make a few additional comments. France is extremely concerned about developments in the situation in the Middle East. While we recognize the legitimate right of Israel to self-defence, we call for the greatest restraint in the Israeli operations under way, in particular to protect the Palestinian civilian population. We reaffirm the pre- eminence of diplomatic paths for obtaining the release of the Israeli soldier. We call for the speediest possible end to Israeli incursions in Gaza and in zone A of the West Bank so as to facilitate the de-escalation of violence in the region.”

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49. “The Secretary- General may take the points I mentioned into account in preparing the transition from the African Union Mission in the Sudan to a United Nations force, all of which will take place in due course. Today, however, there is an urgent problem that we should be well aware of: we must find a solution to the issue of protecting the camps.”

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50. “Guehenno and the Secretary-General make proposals to us, they include the issue of border control. For the time being, the recommendation we have made is that we study that issue. Thirdly, I should like to stress that the humanitarian situation is very worrisome in the camps for refugees and displaced persons. We have also devoted a number of recommendations to that issue. We were struck by the question of forced recruitment and the problem of ensuring security for humanitarian workers. In our recommendations, we say that the Council must study ways to deal with problems concerning the refugee camps. Here, again, I believe that, when the Secretary-General submits proposals to us, that concern should be borne in mind. I must say that I am concerned because there is an immediate and urgent problem.”

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