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1. “The Committee calls on the Council, as the guarantor of international peace and security, to uphold international law and its own resolutions, including resolution 446 (1979), which determined that settlements have no legal validity and called on Israel to abide by the Fourth Geneva Convention. The Committee is also troubled by the recent tensions on the border between Gaza and Israel, the rockets fired from Gaza into Israel and the Israeli air strikes on Gaza, all of which could undermine the fragile ceasefire between the two sides and have devastating consequences for the Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations.”

   2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source

2. “The 144 settlements, scattered throughout the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem and connected with each other by roads built for the exclusive use of Israeli settlers, are totally inconsistent with the two-State solution. Their continued expansion undermines the Palestinians' trust in Israel's commitment to achieving that solution. Peace will be possible only when the occupation is brought to an end and the State of Palestine is truly independent, sovereign and viable. Moreover, settlement activities constitute grave breaches of international law.”

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3. “The Committee calls on all parties to act responsibly so as to create a climate conducive to productive negotiations that will allow for a solution of all final status issues and bring an end to the Israeli occupation, a total Israeli military withdrawal from the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, as well as the realization of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to self- determination. As we approach the April deadline, prospects for peace continue to be undermined by the occupying Power's actions on the ground, inparticularthe expansion of settlements. Israel has announced the construction of thousands of new settlement units since the start of negotiations in July, the latest of which, concerning more than 1,400 units, was announced 10 days ago.”

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4. “I would first like to congratulate your country, Mr. President, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, for the way in which it is leading the work of the Council this month. Allow me to also personally thank you for your presence and for the statement you made on behalf of the Council at the first meeting of 2014 of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, held last Thursday. I also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Our Committee is grateful for the continued diplomatic efforts of the international community, and first and foremost for the steadfast efforts of United States Secretary of State Kerry to encourage the parties to reach a comprehensive agreement.”

   2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096Resumption1 (2014) · source

5. “It will therefore remain fully committed to tirelessly supporting the peace initiative currently under way. We urge the Council to make use ofits political and moral authority in seeking a definitive and durable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”

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6. “Paradoxically, the Palestinians are facing an economic contraction, increased budget deficits and mass unemployment. In Gaza, the humanitarian situation is deteriorating. Nevertheless, the Committee believes that measures to stimulate the economy, including donor support, can contribute to economic improvements. However, they must be accompanied by an overall lifting of the restrictions imposed by the occupying Power. According to the World Bank, those restrictions cost the Palestinian economy $3.4 billion a year, in the West Bank alone. It should be noted that all estimates of the economic damage caused by the occupation lead to the same conclusion, namely, that the Palestinian economy would have prospered if it was not the object of such coercive measures. Our Committee places high expectations on the current round of negotiations.”

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7. “The international community must exert real pressure in order to force the Israeli Government to halt its settlement activity and to compromise at the negotiating table. We are also concerned about provocative acts carried in the area of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem and the increasing number of attacks during the olive harvest carried out by settlers against Palestinians. The raids conducted in the Palestinian territories further fuel tensions. Similarly, the explosive issue of the thousands of Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons remains a main concern of the Committee. We ought to have since improvements on the ground since the policy initiatives that I have mentioned were undertaken, which would have leant greater credibility to the negotiating process.”

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8. “It is therefore imperative that the international community - especially the Security Council, pursuant to its role in the maintenance of international peace and security - remain vigilant and act urgently and decisively to counter provocative acts during this sensitive time and ensure respect for international law and protect civilians. The ongoing announcements of Israeli settlement activity - such as those just constructed in East Jerusalem - remain of concern and poison the climate of negotiations. We urge the Council to take action towards implementation of resolution 446 (1979). The European Union order concerning the financing of projects in the Israeli settlements is commendable and should be fully implemented. We encourage other States to act in tandem.”

   2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source

9. “We are encouraged by the recent announcement that United States mediation efforts will focus on accelerating the negotiations. We welcome the long-awaited resumption of the Quartet's activities and its willingness to convene monthly meetings to monitor progress. We believe, however, that the Council has not yet taken full measure of its peacebuilding capacities with regard to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Alarming signs on both sides indicate that groups with a stake in continued conflict are continuing to mobilize.”

   2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source

10. “I congratulate you, Sir, on the occasion of your assumption of the Security Council presidency for this month, and in particular assure you of the full support of the Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. I also thank Under-Secretary- General Feltman for his detailed and objective briefing. The last time I addressed the Council, in July (see S/PV.7007), shortly after the announcement of the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, I called for the long-term commitment of the international community to ensuring that the parties honour promises negotiated in good faith and refrain from any action that could jeopardize the negotiations. We welcome the parties' commitment to achieving an overall agreement within nine months, and we await evidence of real progress.”

    2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source

11. “We hope that, despite regional upheavals, Palestinians will not lose sight of the goal of reconciliation, without which there can be no two-State solution, as the deadline for elections and for constituting a Government of national unity approaches.We will continue to mobilize assistance for Palestinian State institutions. The Committee can be relied upon to support all efforts to relaunch good-faith negotiations.”

    2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source

12. “We welcome it and hope it will be followed by other measures. It sends a strong message and shows that the international community has ran out of patience with regard to Israeli settlements. The Israeli leadership should pay heed and act wisely if they do not wish to irreparably harm the efforts being made to restart negotiations. The Committee will continue to remind States Members of the United Nations of their obligation to ensure Israel's compliance with international law. It will keep calling for the lifting of the siege on Gaza, in line with resolution 1860 (2009).”

    2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source

13. “July marks nine years since the issuance of the International Court of Justice advisory opinion (see A/ES-10/273)that reaffirmed the illegal nature of all settlements and called on Israel to dismantle the separation wall and compensate Palestinians for all damages. It has been 34 years since the adoption of resolution 446 (1979), in which the Security Council called on Israel to stop transferring settlers to occupied territories. Both texts remain dead letters. The construction of the wall continues, causing grave humanitarian hardship. The first quarter of 2013 saw an alarming rise in settlement activity, as compared to 2012. The recent European Commission directive that bans all European Union funding for Israeli projects in the settlements is a first concrete step towards preventing the development of those settlements.”

    2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source

14. “Speakers appreciated the renewed engagement of the United States and believed that the energetic diplomatic efforts of Secretary of State John Kerry should be given a chance to show results. They appreciated China's efforts and initiatives and welcomed the dynamic role played by the League of Arab States. Nonetheless, they regretted that other key stakeholders, such as the Council and the Quartet, remained on the sidelines. They were also deeply troubled by Israel's refusal to abide by its legal obligation to halt all settlement activities, to respect the 1967 borders and to free prisoners, which blocks any progress.”

    2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source

15. “It is imperative for the international community to pursue its commitment in order to ensure that the parties live up to their promises, negotiate in good faith and refrain from any action that could jeopardize the negotiation process. Just last month, the Committee convened in Beijing an international meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The large number of participants and the extensive media coverage showed that the international community sees this as a priority issue. The Committee sincerely thanks the Chinese Government for hosting thr event and is grateful to the Chinese experts for their active participation. The need to redouble longstanding efforts to reach a negotiated two-State settlement was widely recognized among participants at the conference.”

    2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source

16. “I thank you, Madam, for your leadership of the Council this month. I also thank Mr. Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Process, for his comprehensive briefing. The volatile regional environment should not deflect our attention from the Israeli-Palestinian track. Finding a durable and just solution to this conflict is no less important. The relative calm that prevails for now could signal more turbulence. We welcome the announcement in Amman with regard to the conclusion of an agreement setting the bases for the resumption of talks between Israelis and Palestinians. The Committee appreciates the intense diplomatic activity of the American Secretary of State, John Kerry, who enjoys the support of the Arab League follow-up committee, as well as of many heads of State.”

    2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source

17. “I welcome the drafting of a charter on security for journalists in areas of conflict where they are working in areas of war. The Security Council should also strengthen action to protect journalists in conformity with the spirit of resolution 1738 (2006). In this context, it would be useful to provide United Nations peacekeeping missions with the necessary human, technical and legal capacities to protect journalists. Lastly, I should like to encourage the Council in the dynamic already under way, which requires the international community as a whole to take decisive action commensurate with the challenge that journalists face in times of conflict. I therefore reiterate my country's commitment to contributing to freedom of information, including in times of conflict.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

18. “Such cooperation with Governments is all the more important in that, as the report of the UNESCO Director-General shows, out of the 29 countries on the 2009-2010 list of murdered journalists, only 18 responded to UNESCO'S call. The report also informs us of the low rate of convictions. Only nine cases out of 245 killings perpetrated between 2006 and 2009 led to convictions and punishment. This range of measures to strengthen security for journalists should also include the cooperation of media professionals to prevent or limit the dangers they face. It should be fully understood that my delegation in no way advocates self-censorship; this is simply a question of not uselessly inviting what could be perceived in a difficult situation as a provocation without compromising fundamental tenets.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

19. “We are therefore pleased to note that the Plan of Action promotes the strengthening of the mechanisms of the United Nations system, cooperation with States, the development of partnerships with other international institutions and organizations, including non-governmental organizations, and awareness- raising in order to end the targeting ofjournalists. This mission is of course very complex, given the risks facing journalism in times of conflict, but we must make this noble fight a priority concern. With that in mind, we should help Governments in need to establish the legal and institutional instruments that will enable them to pursue perpetrators of acts of violence against journalists.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

20. “Such persons must be identified and punished with the full force of the law. I am pleased in this regard to commend the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, which is aimed at ensuring the ideal of a free and safe environment for media workers. The Plan of Action's relevance resides in its Vision of the role of the press in maintaining global peace and the modus operandi that should lead to achieving it through the invaluable contribution of United Nations agencies, Member States and non-governmental organizations.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

21. “The international community's response to such practices should be commensurate with the threat they represent to international security and to fundamental freedoms. Media professionals play a crucial role in bringing the truth to light in times of armed conflict. They make a considerable contribution to raising awareness among the international community about the full extent of the security situation and the underlying causes of insecurity. Whatever the nature, sensitivity and issues at stake, the information that is relayed and dealt with by the press cannot excuse the reprisals that take place, often going as far as killings. We must therefore establish an inclusive approach to strengthen protection for press workers and, above all, to ensure accountability for perpetrators of such abuses or those who provoke them.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

22. “The protection ofjournalists in armed conflicts is an increasingly pressing issue, according to the 2012 report of the UNESCO Director-General, Ms. Irina Bakova. Indeed, with 600 deaths over the past decade, including 121 in 2012 alone, the situation ofjournalists, staff and freelance alike, is going from bad to worse. Media professionals continue to be subject to the most unacceptable treatment, such as abductions, intimidation, illegal arrests, harassment or rape, in flagrant Violation of article 79 of the Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions. I therefore take this opportunity to pay a strong tribute to all those martyrs whose sacrifices attest to the importance of our responsibility.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

23. “Mr. Diallo (Senegal) (spoke in French): The protection of civilians in armed conflict, including journalists, is undoubtedly a subject of major importance. I therefore welcome the inspired decision of the United States presidency to bring this issue to our attention in order to further spur salutary action to better protect rights and freedoms throughout the world. First, I should like to congratulate the United States presidency on its excellent conduct of the Security Council's work in July, and reiterate my delegation's ongoing readiness to support it in the discharge of its responsibilities. I should also like to express my full gratitude to Mr. Jan Eliasson for his briefing today and to all those who kindly agreed to share with us their views and experiences on this topic.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

24. “In that regard, the International Criminal Court must, in accordance with the principle of complimentarity with national jurisdictions, play a leading role in administeringjustice for the benefit of the many victims of sexual abuse in conflict. In that connection, I would like to pay tribute to the Group of Eight agreement on sexual violence in conflict, which reflects the Group's commitment in the light of this serious phenomenon. I would like to encourage the Council to adopt a holistic approach in combating sexual violence, as well as to reiterat the unfailing determination of my country to protect future generations from this longstanding legacy.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

25. “This shows the importance of taking into account sexual violence in the context of preventive diplomacy, particularly when ceasefire agreements are reached between warring parties. In that connection, I support the recommendations made by the Secretary-General to establish monitoring mechanisms for the commitments entered into by parties during the good offices process, in line with resolution 1960 (2010). That also applies to peacekeeping missions and to special political missions, which should have a sufficient number of women's protection advisers. Combating impunity at the international level continues to be a major pillar, indeed an indispensable one, in combating sexual Violence. Those who tolerate or perpetuate these serious and unacceptable crimes must be held accountable for their acts.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

26. “In that regard, we are happy to see the significant progress achieved by various countries thanks to the United Nations campaign on sexual violence in conflict, which includes "firewood patrols" in Darfur and an early-warning system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moreover, it is important to underscore the fact that the prevention effort is also a collective one, as it transcends borders and deals with a phenomenon that poses a serious threat to peace and security throughout the world. Worse yet, acts of sexual violence constitute crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of genocide, in line with the decision handed down by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in the Jean-Paul Akayesa case.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

27. “On that basis, efforts to combat this scourge should be based on adequate prevention as well as on accountability, which helps to dissuade people from committing these crimes once again. Prevention is first and foremost the responsibility of Governments, particularly of security forces, which have a duty to protect their own citizens. We need to support the countries affected in establishing the rule of law by enhancing the capacity of the security forces in a substantive way and by developing their legal capacities. The basic goal is to fill the gaps in terms of their protection and judicial mechanisms, particularly in the spheres of intelligence, investigations and prosecution of perpetrators.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

28. “As timely highlighted by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2013/149), the failure of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security sector reform efforts in many countries has led, as we know, to violations against women. In addition, there is a risk of reprisals against the victims of sexual violence. Only a strong message, backed up by a holistic strategy on the part of the international community, will lead to the control of that phenomenon, which entails such disastrous consequences for maternal and child health, populations, international peace and security as well as for our people's well-being. That leads me to welcome resolution 2106 (2013), which the Council has just adopted and which places victims at the heart of efforts to combat sexual violence and to improve conflict resolution.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

29. “Armed groups have always used pressure tactics of rape, forced marriage and sexual slavery against populations, especially women, to impose control over their communities. Those horrendous practices have also been used to force populations to move, which has led to unbearable humanitarian situations in neighbouring countries. In that context, I express my condemnation of the new trend of using sexual violence in order to gain illegal access to natural resources. Beyond undermining morale and trampling the dignity of the people who are the victims, those crimes also seriously undermine the development efforts of countries already suffering the effects of poverty.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

30. “Mr. Diallo (Senegal) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for having organizing this open debate on preventing sexual violence in conflict - an issue that is affecting civilians more frequently, particularly women. At the outset, I would express my appreciation at seeing you, Sir, preside over the work of the Security Council in June. Your presidency reflects the commitment of your country in supporting peace throughout the world. Allow me also to pay heartfelt tribute to the leadership of your predecessor, Ambassador Kodjo Menan of Togo. I also warmly thank Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, for her excellent briefing. We also encourage her tireless efforts in continuing the work of her predecessor, Ms. Margot Wallstrom.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

31. “Finally, at the Caracas meeting it was decided to ask the General Assembly to proclaim an international year of solidarity with the Palestinian people in 2014 and to launch a global campaign to bring an end to the Israeli occupation of the occupied territories, realize the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, and promote a just, lasting, and comprehensive negotiated peace. Those, Sir, are the decisions that we took in Caracas and that the Committee, through me, wishes to convey to you.”

    2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

32. “We confirmed that the State of Palestine may avail itself of the dispute-settlement mechanisms provided by the International Court of Justice, and supported any action by Palestine to participate fully, effectively and constructively in the work of the United Nations and its conferences, including, for example, by signing treaties and conventions, including the Rome Statute. We also called on the international community unequivocally to support Palestinian unity.”

    2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

33. “We expressed optimism that the passage of General Assembly resolution 67/ 19 would accelerate the momentum in the Council towards full United Nations membership for the State of Palestine. We considered the vote on 29 November 2012 was a kind of vote of confidence, as Palestine meets the Charter criteria for statehood and is ready and willing to assume the responsibilities that come with United Nations membership. That is why we called on States that recognize Palestine at the United Nations to establish diplomatic relations with it.”

    2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

34. “We called for a revitalized Quartet, which should coordinate with key regional players and report to the Council on its efforts and progress made. In Caracas, we strongly condemned settlements and demanded their removal. We also asked the Council and the high contracting parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention to uphold their responsibilities to ensure a end to settlement construction in the occupied Palestinian territories. The meeting in Caracas deplored the abuse of Palestinian prisoners, who are often detained without trial, leading to hunger strikes and deaths. Participating delegations also demanded the immediate release of all prisoners, including children, women, elected officials, pre-Oslo detainees, and those held without trial.”

    2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

35. “I should like to express my warmest congratulations to you, Sir, on the assumption of the presidency of the Security Council by your country this month. There is no doubt that on the day when the results are assessed, the international community will remember the positive momentum that you gave to this body. I appreciate this opportunity to share with the Council the conclusions of recent deliberations held by the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People on the issue that is central to its mandate. Meeting on 17 and 18 April in Caracas, Venezuela, at the invitation of the Venezuelan Government, our Committee called on the international community to re-engage with Israel and the State of Palestine and to remove the obstacles to negotiation.”

    2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950Resumption1 (2013) · source

36. “The actions I have mentioned should therefore be underpinned by inclusive national dialogues that represent the various sensitivities of the countries directly affected, with the unanimous and multifaceted support of the international community, particularly neighbouring countries. Finally, I would like to underscore the vital need to undertake those various actions to reduce the causes of violence, in the conviction that the many efforts made to try to stamp out a crisis at its climax may suffice to put an end to lingering tension. Therefore, the time has come to strengthen preventive diplomacy by refining the concept of a conflict-prevention mission - a concept that has shown itself, on many occasions, to be of real interest to many Member States.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

37. “Bearing in mind the impact of mines on the tragic situation of civilians in areas of conflict, it would be judicious for the States parties to the Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed to Be Excessively Injurious or to Have Indiscriminate Effects to maintain positive and appropriate follow- up to their decision to re-examine the issue of mines of all types, and not only anti-personnel mines but also munitions and other unexploded ordinance. The fundamental reason, need I recall, is that all the devices that I have just mentioned present an ongoing threat to the lives of civilians, impede the adequate distribution of humanitarian assistance and undermine any reconstruction.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

38. “In that regard, Senegal believes that during the final United Nations Conference on an arms trade treaty, to be held from 18 to 28 March, Member States should display the will and flexibility needed to overcome the obstacles that emerged from earlier negotiations in order to conclude a treaty. We should also effectively implement the principle of due diligence formulated by the Secretary-General, which, in addition to the importance of protecting human rights, would also recognize the imperative need to ensure security, which is essential to any viable enterprise.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

39. “It is also necessary to strengthen the protection of civilians by improving the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping missions and to facilitate access for humanitarian aid, while focusing on accountability when violations occur. In order to considerably reduce the grave risks that armed conflict poses for civilian populations, we must establish a holistic strategy for prevention. That could be based, among other things, on a number of concrete actions that we should all strive to consider. In my delegation's view, we should first track, control and limit the trafficking in arms, particularly with regard to non-State armed groups. Clearly, the fewer uncontrolled weapons there are in circulation, the easier it will be to protect civilian populations.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

40. “The world continues to confront a heavy humanitarian burden, eloquently illustrated by the situations in Afghanistan, Mali, Somalia, the Sudan, South Sudan, the Gaza Strip and Syria. That brings me to reflect on the remark of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon that the fate of civilians in many of today's conflicts continues to deserve attention and justify intervention. That reminds us forcefully of the pertinence of his recommendations on the five core challenges in his 2009 report (S/2009/277), reiterated in his report for 2010 (S/2010/579). My country, like many Member States, believes that this is essential in order to improve the current situation and to ensure respect for international law on the part of all, including non-State armed groups.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

41. “The various reports of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, as well as those of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, attest to the continuing challenges that this haunting issue presents. In fact, deliberate murders of civilians, attacks on schools and health centres, obstacles to the distribution of humanitarian aid, and sexual and gender-based violence, as well as the forced disappearances and other ways of drafting children, are continuing along with the increasing spectre of violence in theatres of operations. We see the constantly increasing growth in the number of those internally displaced by conflicts, which in 2011 reached 26.4 million people, according to the latest report of the Secretary-General on the subject (S/2012/376).”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

42. “I would like to welcome this open debate that the Council has been kind enough to hold on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, at a time when civilian populations in areas of tension are fighting for their survival in an increasingly troubled world. My delegation is also grateful for the quality of the briefings by Ms. Navanethem Pillay, High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Mr. Philip Spoerri, who have done an excellent job of informing us about the challenges we face. The protection of civilians in armed conflict - a major objective of the Fourth Geneva Convention - continues to suffer from serious and unacceptable shortcomings, to the detriment of non-combatant populations.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

43. “Mr. Diallo (Senegal) (spoke in French): I would like to wish you success, Mr. President, in the important responsibility you have assumed in presiding over the Security Council in February. We have no doubt that your natural leadership will be appreciated by your colleagues on the Council and in the entire Organization. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Masood Khan, whose presidency also represented a time of strength in thought and action in the service of world peace. We associate ourselves with the statement to be delivered shortly by the representative of Cote d'Ivoire on behalf of the Economic Community of West African States.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

44. “The time has now come for all partners, especially the European Union, the League of Arab States, a revitalized Quartet and the Security Council to work hand in hand on bold initiatives to turn 2013 into a year of peace. They can count on our Committee's full support in this endeavour.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source

45. “Our committee is encouraged by the diplomatic community's strong condemnation of the new settlement programmes decided upon by Israel, particularly in E-1. Those programmes must be stopped immediately. We would like to thank all members of the Council who have spoken out in framework of the "15 minus 1" configuration. Nevertheless, we note that the Security Council remains paralysed on that issue. Our Committee will continue to remind States that they have the responsibility not to contribute to violations committed by Israel and to ensure that Israel respects the Fourth Geneva Convention, as reaffirmed by the International Court of Justice. We will continue to advocate for Palestinian unity and a resumption of the peace process on the internationally accepted bases.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source

46. “During its conferences and meetings in 2013, our Committee will deploy considerable efforts to analyse the resolution's specific impact in legal, political and socioeconomic terms. The changing situation on the ground is a cause of major concern. We condemn the confiscation of Palestinian revenues and the destabilization of its institutions by Israel, and we call for them to cease immediately. All financial disputes must be settled through negotiation. We thank the donors who have increased their emergency aid and call on others to fulfil their unpaid pledges as soon as possible. Our roundtable on assistance to be held in Rome on 27 and 28 February, and to which Council delegations are invited, will focus on the new opportunities and the new challenges that result from resolution 67/ 19.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source

47. “While welcoming the diplomatic efforts of Egypt, the Secretary-General and other global actors, we were concerned about the time the Council took to respond. Pursuant to resolution 1860 (2009), the Council should now take immediate measures to bolster the ceasefire, ensure the protection of civilians and fully lift the blockade that has been imposed by Israel. The Committee welcomes the historic adoption of resolution 67/19 by the General Assembly, which is the first step towards full recognition of the State of Palestine as a State Member of the United Nations, a matter which is currently before the Council. The resolution has created a new reality that can give new impetus to the peace process and promote respect for international law.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source

48. “I am pleased to see Pakistan, one of the founding members of our Committee, holding the presidency of the Security Council this month. Having been elected on many occasions to the Security Council, your country, Mr. President, inspires considerable respect because of its contributions to the work of that body and to the maintenance of peace in general. Allow me also to thank Mr. Robert Serry for his very useful briefing on the situation in the Middle East. Recently, in October, our Committee and member States warned the Security Council of the dangers of not taking action in the light of the deteriorating situation in Gaza. The conflict in November cost the lives of many people, mostly Palestinians, and caused considerable material damage to that enclave, which is still suffering the impact of the last war.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source

49. “The success of the international force remains dependent, to a large extent, on the support that a unified and determined international community will show for the people of Mali in order to see the ideals of peace, liberty and justice prevail throughout the world. The recent hostage-taking at the Algerian gas refinery on the border with Libya is clear proof of the collateral damage that will be incurred by the plot to turn the Sahelo-Saharan region into a new sanctuary for international terrorism. If we allow that to happen, no country, region or continent will be spared.”

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50. “I would like to take the opportunity provided by this briefing to call on all peace-loving countries, which have been dedicated to curbing the terrorist threat for some time now, to support, finance and arm the African troops engaged in that theatre of operations. In that regard, the donors conference for Mali scheduled to be held on 29 January in Addis Ababa will certainly be a watershed moment that will gauge the international community's determination to fight that scourge. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that the gravity of the situation in Mali requires ~ and even demands - a reaction that is commensurate with the threat looming over an already unstable region.”

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