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first: 2002-07-18
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“The African Union Commission strongly urges the Council to take into account in its future resolutions the Commission's contributions and updates on the situation, in particular the requests set forth above, as well as the conclusions of the mini-summit on Somalia to be convened in New York on 23 September, at the initiative of the Secretary-General.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“I also wish to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General, to the various departments of the Secretariat, in particular the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM. (UNSOA), for the exceptional quality of their partnership with the African Union and AMISOM. The results achieved on the ground are due in large part to the unfailing support of UNSOA. On the ground, I also welcome the high quality of relations with Ambassador Mahiga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia. The political and military progress achieved is the result of daily close cooperation with the IGAD facilitator for Somalia. In that regard, new dynamism is necessary to maintain the strategic partnership between the African Union and the United Nations.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“and civilian populations. Looking to the future, we believe it important that the Security Council, in its wisdom, reiterate its commitment to deploying a peacekeeping operation in Somalia to take over from AMISOM. and immediately set a timeline for that deployment. In that respect, the Commission proposes that the United Nations Secretariat undertake a joint mission to assess the progress made to date by AMISOM. on the ground and to identify all additional criteria to be fulfilled and the relevant resources to be provided by the United Nations in order to prepare for the transformation of AMISOM. into a United Nations peacekeeping operation. In conclusion, I reiterate that the African Union and all peace-loving Somalis and Africans thank the Security Council for its tireless and courageous efforts to settle the situation in Somalia.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“That force should supplement the 12,000 military personnel authorized by the United Nations. Despite the progress made in Somalia, the African Union wishes to emphasize that Al-Shabaab remains capable of destabilizing and undermining our efforts. Consequently, we must continue to focus on the big picture and maintain a far-reaching view that goes beyond Mogadishu. I therefore wish to underscore the validity of the other requests made to the Security Council, including those contained in the text of the African Union Peace and Security Council communique of 15 October 2010, in particular with respect to measures necessary to prevent the entry of foreign elements into Somalia. We must prevent the theft and transport of cargo containing weapons and ammunition for the armed groups carrying out attacks against the TFG, AMISOM.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“is a multidimensional mission with military, police and civilian components. Support priorities should include independent support for troops; reimbursement for contingent-owned equipment; the provision of appropriate force enablers, including among others utility and attack helicopters; maritime capacities; military engineering equipment, and support to the Mission's civil component. Thirdly, a police unit constituted in Mogadishu to support the rule of law and order and to allow AMISOM. to concentrate on its military tasks must be deployed. Fourthly, a battalion-size protection force must be created within AMISOM. and under its leadership in order to assist the deployment of civilian personnel and guarantee the security of the African Union, the United Nations and the Transitional Federal Institutions in Mogadishu.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The report authorizes support for the following measures, including first and foremost the acceleration of the deployment of additional troops in order to strengthen AMISOM. and swiftly achieve the authorized strength of 12,000 personnel pursuant to the United Nations support package. African countries have made necessary troops available. Djibouti, Sierra Leone and Guinea have already expressed their willingness to contribute troops. The main obstacles for those countries include a lack of military equipment and predictable measures to ensure that such equipment is paid for. Secondly, the United Nations support package must be strengthened pursuant to resolutions 1863 (2009) and 1964 (2010) in order to fill the gaps identified in the next few months, in the understanding that AMISOM.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“It is therefore crucial for the international community to transform this moment of hope in the country by providing to the Somali Government all the support it needs to meet its commitments. It is also imperative that the recent security gains made in Mogadishu following the withdrawal of Al-Shabaab be strengthened through an appropriate increase in resources for AMISOM. This is the thrust of the report submitted by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, which includes the recommendations made by the technical consultative workshop on AMISOM. convened from 17 to 18 August, with the participation of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the permanent members of the Security Council, the European Union, countries contributing troops to AMISOM. and many other partners.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“This is the very first time since the fall of the Siad Barre regime that a central administration has been able to take control of Mogadishu. We must build on this progress and extend the authority of the TFG beyond Mogadishu, create the space needed for dialogue and reconciliation, allow the TFG to interact with local and regional administrations, and create an enabling climate for political efforts stemming from the road map. The humanitarian crisis facing the country has led to additional obligations for AMISOM. The Mission must now ensure the security of camps for internally displaced persons, of which there are many in Mogadishu; assist in the delivery of humanitarian aid; and - a new responsibility - ensure the protection of the many dignitaries visiting Mogadishu since its liberation.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The African Union will continue to support the efforts of Ambassador Mahiga to fully implement the road map so that a new political order can be inaugurated on 20 August 2012, as we have so long called for and which will meet the aspirations of the Somali people. On the military and security fronts, the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and AMISOM control almost 95 per cent of the capital, Mogadishu. With the retreat of Al-Shabaab, AMISOM. forces, in collaboration with Somali Government forces, now control the city and are deployed in all districts of Mogadishu, with the exception of Daynile-Hariwaa. AMISOM. will deploy forces in that area as soon as additional troops are made available. These gains represent an important victory.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“This meeting was very significant as it brought together the Somali Government, the transitional Parliament, Puntland, Galmudug and Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jama'a, and thus allowed for agreement to be reached on tasks whose completion would allow the Somali people to strengthen the legitimacy of State institutions through free and transparent elections and establish the rule of law needed for lasting peace to take hold. The African Union calls on all Somali stakeholders, including the Somali diaspora, to provide the necessary support to the Transitional Federal Institutions in this regard.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“That country, which has enjoyed no peace or security for 20 years, is regaining stability little by little. On the political front, the African Union is particularly encouraged by the speed and determination with which Somali political 1 1-49644 leaders, through an inclusive and consensual approach, are working towards the implementation of the Kampala Accord signed on 9 June under the aegis of President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda. We also welcome the outcome of the consultative meeting held in Mogadishu from 4 to 6 September 2011.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Millions of Somalis are suffering from hunger and malnutrition. For its part, the African Union took the initiative to organize a donors conference in Addis Ababa on 25 August in order to mobilize resources for the victims of the famine in Somalia and the Horn of Africa. More than $350 million were mobilized. The African Development Bank alone pledged $300,000. An additional amount of $28 million was also pledged in kind, including food, medicine and other forms of aid. While it recognized the crucial need to respond to the current humanitarian emergency, the conference also called on the international community to demonstrate renewed commitment to and support for medium- and long-term strategies to ensure food security and mitigate the negative impact of climate change on the African continent. Somalia is at a crossroads.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Commissioner Lamamra will attend the summit to be held on Somalia on 23 September. I wish to reiterate the African Union's appreciation to all members of the Security Council for their support for our efforts to reverse the insecurity and instability in Somalia. Over the past two years, and especially since the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) was deployed, we have received crucial support from the Security Council. That precious support has contributed to the positive, tangible results that we are seeing on the ground in Somalia. I am sure that Council members are well informed of the recent positive developments in the political and security situation in Somalia. Before turning to those developments, let me address the humanitarian situation, which remains a cause of great concern for all of us.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. I also express my respect and gratitude to His Excellency the Prime Minister of Somalia. I should like to thank you, Mr. President, on behalf of the Chairman of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mr. Jean Ping, for this opportunity to inform the Security Council regarding recent developments in Somalia and, in particular, our efforts to support the Transitional Federal Institutions in Somalia in strengthening security with a view to creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian aid and the implementation of the political road map to bring the transition to an end. I also convey the regret and apologies of Commissioner Lamamra for his inability to participate in this meeting today.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The African Union recognizes and appreciates fully the support of the international community to Somalia. We are now only a few months away from the end of the transition. During the coming months, more support is required. What we do and when and how we do it in addressing the situation in Somalia will be critical.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“Fifthly, the African Union asks the Council to approach the issue of piracy off the coast of Somalia in a holistic manner, with the View to effectively addressing its underlying causes and other equally serious threats affecting the livelihood and well-being of the Somali people, in particular illegal fishing and the dumping of toxic substances and waste off the coast of Somalia. Finally, the African Union requests the Council to enhance humanitarian aid assistance to Somalia and particularly to alleviate the current suffering of the population due to famine. Allow me to conclude by reiterating on behalf of the African Union our appreciation to the Security Council for its untiring, resilient and courageous efforts in resolving the situation in Somalia.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“That support could take the form of maritime deterrence and air surveillance operations to prevent the entry of foreign elements into Somalia and of flights and shipments delivering weapons and ammunition to armed groups inside the country that are carrying out attacks on the TFG, AMISOM. and the Somali population. Fourthly, the Council is requested to ensure the effective implementation of sanctions against all those impeding the peace and reconciliation process in Somalia, in particular through financial, material and logistical support to groups waging attacks on the TFG, the Somali people and AMISOM.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“Secondly, it requests the Council to enhance the support package for AMISOM, funded through United Nations-assessed contributions, on the basis of the newly authorized strength, and arranging for reimbursements for contingent-owned equipment, including minor and major equipment, and the payment of troop allowances at United Nations rates so as to ensure adequate, predictable and sustainable support to the Mission. 11-25831 Thirdly, the African Union asks that the Council authorize the naval operations off the coast of Somalia to provide more direct and tangible support to AMISOM.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“In specific reference to a comprehensive approach, the African Union would like to reiterate the requests made to the Council by the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union Commission, Ambassador Lamamra, in December last year. First, the African Union requests the Council to continue to support Somalia's Transitional Federal Institutions and its security forces, including through the provision of specialist training and equipment and initiatives to meet welfare needs.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“The second is to create an environment conducive to increased political engagement between the TFG and Somali groups outside the peace process, including the armed opposition groups and regional and local administrations across the country, and to finalize the new constitution. The third is to create an environment conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance and public services to the needy population in Mogadishu. The political and security objectives that I have mentioned are achievable with the support of the international community and, in particular, through the Council's continued support to AMISOM. We certainly welcome the support of the Council, as detailed in its resolution 1964 (2010) of 22 December 2010. However, the African Union urgently requires the support of the Council in more ways.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“The security pillar of the African Union strategy is a means of achieving the political goal that I have 8 just outlined. It includes provisions for the enhancement of AMISOM. troop levels and the revised concept of operations that informed the decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council at the end of its meeting on 15 October 2010. It requires the deployment of 20,000 troops across Somalia and 12,000 troops in Mogadishu in particular. This is to enable the African Union to achieve three broad political and military objectives. The first objective is to improve the security environment in and around Mogadishu.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“A robust response from the international community is therefore needed. Allow me at this juncture, therefore, to express some thoughts for the Council's consideration as it discusses a comprehensive strategy for peace and security in Somalia. These recommendations are based on the African Union's strategy, which encompasses political and security pillars. The political pillar of the African Union strategy hinges on the need to support the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs). At this juncture in the transition, the African Union believes that the TFIs require the continued support of AMISOM. That will assist them in their efforts to meet the aspirations of the population and will also facilitate the end of the current transitional arrangements and allow for a new dispensation come August.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“Also, Al-Shabaab continues to act in flagrant violation of all norms of all civilized societies. They are not only targeting the TFG and AMISOM with mortars, improvised explosive devices and suicide attacks, but are also using innocent civilians as human shields, in horrific violation of humanitarian law. They are hampering the flow of humanitarian aid to the needy population and are perpetuating a siege on the population, which is now hostage to their ideology. In spite of the gains we have recorded in Somalia, I must emphasize that the armed opposition group, Al-Shabaab, is still fighting to remove the TFG and AMISOM. from Somalia so that it can continue to rain terror on the Somali people and even far beyond, as it did last year in Kampala, Uganda. The situation in Somalia poses a clear threat to international peace and security.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“I would like once again to express our condolences to the families of our brave soldiers who have paid the ultimate price during those recent operations and, in the same breath, reiterate our appreciation to the Governments of Burundi and Uganda for their commitment and increased deployment of troops to Somalia under AMISOM. Following those gains, I am pleased to inform the Security Council that the TFG now effectively controls about 60 per cent of Mogadishu. The Government now fully controls seven districts of Mogadishu. Importantly, about 80 per cent of the city's population of roughly 2 million lives in the areas that have come under the control of the TFG and its Somali forces. The humanitarian situation remains dire. It has been further exacerbated by the famine occasioned by the drought.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“On the military front, over the past couple of weeks, Transitional Federal Government (TFG) forces, supported by troops of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) - which now has a strength of well over 8,000 soldiers - have changed the picture on the ground in Mogadishu. The TFG forces, supported by AMISOM. troops, have taken control of key positions in north-west Mogadishu, including the former Ministry of Defence building, which had served as the main logistical and operational base of Al-Shabaab. Those gains are the latest in a series of steady advances our forces have been making since the summer of last year.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“Together with IGAD and the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS), we are channelling all efforts to implement the decision of the African Union Summit, in particular through, first, the conduct of elections for the Speaker of Parliament and the President; secondly, parliamentary reforms to enhance the legitimacy and inclusiveness of the Transitional Federal Parliament; and, thirdly, the establishment of a new political dispensation. Together with IGAD and UNPOS, we remain engaged in accompanying the process of adopting a new constitution for Somalia within the shortest possible time.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“In order to address the need for a post-transitional arrangement, the Assembly of the African Union, at its sixteenth ordinary session, endorsed the decision taken by the Assembly of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) at its extraordinary session on Somalia to extend the term of the Transitional Federal Parliament so as to allow for the remaining political dispensation to be handled by the people of Somalia. In line with that decision, on 3 February the Parliament passed a resolution extending its term for a further three years.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“The number and frequency of debates held on Somalia is a clear testament to that. Another eloquent testimony is the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in the area of peace and security, and in addressing the situation in Somalia in particular. That partnership is yielding positive and tangible results. We appreciate and value the partnership. 11-2583] Despite the Council's support and some positive results, the situation in Somalia remains challenging. I will begin with the political situation. With the current transitional arrangement coming to an end on 20 August and key transitional tasks, such as the adoption of a draft constitution, still outstanding, the political situation in Somalia is at a critical juncture.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“Mr. Diarra: On behalf of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mr. Jean Ping, I thank you, Mr. President, for the invitation to brief the Council on the situation in Somalia and, in particular, to contribute to the debate on a comprehensive strategy for the realization of peace and security in Somalia. I also want to offer Mr. Jean Ping's regrets and apologies for his inability to personally join in today's debate. Chairperson Ping asked me to convey to you, Mr. President, his best wishes for success during your presidency of the Council. Allow me to begin by reiterating the appreciation of the African Union to the President of the Council, the Secretary-General and all States members of the Security Council for the interest and commitment to addressing the situation in Somalia.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source
“Such forces can be a danger to the constitutional order, stability and respect for freedom, rather than defending them. The need for security sector reform is sorely needed in some countries, as are training and outreach activities. Sensitive border areas deserve special attention from the Governments of the subregion and the United Nations. Governments of the subregion must work together to develop integrated strategies to deal with the problems of these regions; those activities should be aimed at stabilizing those areas. My delegation is pleased to note that ECOWAS, the United Nations Office for West Africa and other partners launched such an initiative in October 2004. We encourage them to implement it for the sake of the well-being of the inhabitants of border areas and of the people of the subregion as a whole.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“It could also serve as a way to take joint action whenever possible. Moreover, the reintegration and reconstruction elements also need to be strengthened in order to avoid any possibility of the resumption of conflict. In that connection, particular focus should be placed on women and children. The joint activities of ECOWAS and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on behalf of refugees and displaced persons should create conditions for voluntary return when circumstances so permit, or integration in the host countries. In the latter case, the host community should be given support by the international community. The previous report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/200) revealed the problems caused by security forces where there is no rule of law.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“The report also proposes other measures to reduce the circulation of small arms and light weapons in the subregion: strengthening the mandate of peacekeeping operations to monitor and implement arms embargoes; institutionalizing the practice of marking and tracing the weapons used in those missions; and punishing those guilty of violations. Those measures can have an impact if they are effectively implemented. My delegation encourages the effort to establish greater interaction among the various peacekeeping missions in the subregion in order to harmonize disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes and eliminate the contradictions that exist between them. We agree with the Secretary-General that such a regional approach could help reduce cross- border movements of combatants and weapons.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“In assessing the progress made in solving cross- border problems, the report of the Secretary-General refers to the creation of the ECOWAS Small Arms Control Programme, whose purpose is to transform the ECOWAS moratorium into a legally binding instrument and to strengthen the capacities of national commissions - to which end ECOWAS has established a Small Arms Unit. My delegation supports the report's recommendation that generous contributions be provided to that new structure so that it can discharge its mandate.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Civil society is increasingly involved in designing and implementing plans of action dealing with cross-border issues. In that connection, my delegation welcomes the establishment of a coordination centre for civil society in the ECOWAS secretariat and the setting up of the West Africa Civil Society Forum. The involvement of the private sector through the Secretariat's Global Compact office in the search for peace and stability in West Africa - especially through the promotion of commercial practices that reflect the needs of local communities, in particular those affected by conflict - is an innovative approach that will strengthen solutions that have already been implemented.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“As evidenced in the joint work programme for 2004-2005, cooperation between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations Office for West Africa will help to improve the capacity of ECOWAS in the areas of conflict prevention, crisis management, post-conflict stabilization and the development of a strategy to combat youth unemployment. All of those things are priorities for the subregion. My delegation welcomes the involvement of the European Union in that process, which should ultimately lead to a plan of action in May 2005. The measures to be included in the plan of action will facilitate unhindered cross-border movement of people and goods in the States of the region, which is an important aspect of subregional integration. Those measures will also aim at protecting children in armed conflict.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“The multidimensional nature of the problems calls for close cooperation among humanitarian, military and political actors. My delegation is therefore pleased that steps are being taken to implement those strategies in cooperation with various partners. The interaction of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and other United Nations bodies with the heads of the various peacekeeping missions makes it possible to carry out an exchange of experiences in order to foster greater consistency in managing their activities.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“The various Security Council missions to the subregion in recent years clearly attest to the concern of this body about the precarious regional peace and security situation. The establishment of the United Nations Office for West Africa was properly intended to enhance the contribution of the United Nations to security and peace in the subregion. In the Secretary- General's previous report on this matter (S/2004/200), the Office identified a series of problems besetting the subregion and causing instability. Most of them had one thing in common: their cross-border nature. In addition to the work of the various United Nations peacekeeping and political missions managing existing crisis situations, my delegation welcomes the initiatives taken by the Office to develop coherent conflict-prevention strategies.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Mr. Diarra (Mali) (spoke in French): My delegation would like to congratulate Benin for convening this open meeting of the Security Council on ways to combat subregional and cross-border problems in West Africa. We associate ourselves with the statement just made by the representative of Nigeria on behalf of the African Group. My delegation congratulates the Secretary- General on his progress report contained in document S/2005/86 of 11 February 2005. We also congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa for his presentation. The instability that has prevailed in our subregion for over 15 years has required regular monitoring by the United Nations, in particular by the Security Council.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“My delegation is convinced that strengthening early warning mechanisms could help reduce the adverse impact of serious violations of children's rights. However, the best protection for children will be found in the establishment of an environment that is conducive to the development of individuals, one characterized by the primacy of law, where a minimum of social welfare and social justice could be achieved, an environment in which all segments of society, including youth, will play an effective role in the management of public affairs.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“However, if there are no conclusive results, pressure must also be considered. The use of targeted measures will certainly ensure that parties will respect their international commitments. The identification, in the different reports of the Secretary-General, of actors who abuse those practices is an intermediate step that should be pursued. Entities in charge of gathering, verifying and compiling information at the country level, in particular civil society and NGOs, should be strengthened. Bodies that have decision-making power should show more firmness and determination. I am thinking in particular of the Security Council and the International Criminal Court, as well as the special tribunals, because in this area law without coercion will have only a limited effect.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“182 of the International Labour Organization. My delegation agrees with the Secretary-General that to ensure its credibility, the monitoring and reporting system must be based on precise and clearly identified standards, and those standards must be established in order to make practice uniform. They will be based on national and international legal commitments, but they will also be inspired by best practices observed in the field. The training modules for the different players will be based on those standards. The sources of law that the report refers to will strengthen the national legislation of States in the area of child protection. Furthermore, parties whose activities must be monitored are both Governments and armed groups. The dialogue advocated in the report must, in principle, influence the conduct of the parties.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“That action plan, which is the result of joint efforts by UNICEF and other United Nations entities, Governments, regional organizations and non- governmental organizations (NGOs), transforms the programme of work concerning children in armed conflict into concrete measures and initiatives. My delegation hopes this will open the long-awaited implementation phase. The four parts of the implementation of the plan, as identified in the report, should, in the opinion of my delegation, be completed by a fifth part, one concerning the imposition of sanctions by responsible organs for non-compliance with established standards. The list of grave violations that should be particularly monitored - six in number - should also include a reference to the worst forms of child labour, the subject of Convention No.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“However, we are pleased to see that the parties are proving to be more open to dialogue with United Nations structures. On 20 January 2004, speaking on behalf of the Human Security Network, my delegation stressed the overall goal of "bridging the gaps" between universal human rights standards and their implementation and between the concepts, programmes and systematic responses in the field. The Human Security Network has developed a support strategy that identifies a series of guidelines, including the strengthening of monitoring and training, and an early warning function in the case of violation of children's rights. My delegation is pleased that the Secretary- General has proposed to the Council an action plan for the establishment of a monitoring and reporting mechanism.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Mr. Diarra (Mali) (spoke in French): Mr. President, my delegation is pleased to see you presiding over this meeting of the Security Council. My delegation would like to commend Benin for holding this open debate on the question of children and armed conflict. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for the excellent report issued as S/2005/72, of 9 February 2005. We wish to congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children in Armed Conflict for his briefing. The information provided on compliance with commitments made shows that despite the improvements we have seen with regard to the recruitment of children in situations of armed conflict, certain armed groups have continued that practice.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The recent creation of a Small Arms Unit in its Executive Secretariat and the technical support provided by PCASED also strengthen cooperation between the States of West Africa. Our subregion is also benefiting from the valuable support of the United Nations Office for West Africa. My delegation calls for the strengthening of that cooperation. On the continental level, my country reaffirms its commitment to the Bamako Declaration of December 2002 and to the September 2002 Algiers Plan of Action. Finally, at the international level, the conduct of my country is determined by the July 2001 United Nations Programme of Action, the negotiations under way to agree an international instrument to identify and trace illicit small arms and the resolutions and statements of the Security Council on the subject.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The growing participation by States in the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms and the United Nations standardized instrument for reporting military expenditures is a positive trend that should be encouraged. At the national level, the contribution of the Republic of Mali to the fight against the illicit proliferation of small arms and related materiel includes the strengthening of our law on arms and munitions in order to include the international commitments our country has assumed. On the bilateral level, Mali has established a border commission with each of its seven bordering countries to establish a framework for cooperation to combat arms trafficking. At the subregional level, the ECOWAS Moratorium on Small Arms, which was renewed in 2004, should be made a legally binding instrument.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“A programme of work for the two institutions covering the period 2004-2005 has been agreed. That cooperation will benefit the new ECOWAS Small Arms Project (ECOSAP) established by ECOWAS in October 2004 to replace the Programme for Coordination and Assistance for Security and Development (PCASED). In order to limit the illicit proliferation of small arms and ammunition, we must strictly implement all the Security Council embargoes on weapons and related materiel. The establishment of monitoring bodies to support the work of sanctions committees is an operational measure that should be supported by strengthening the technical capacity of countries bordering areas of conflict.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“That involves the reintegration of former combatants in their communities and taking account of the needs of their dependents. Similarly, my delegation believes that regional management of DDR programmes make it possible to prevent transborder movements of combatants among neighbouring countries in areas of conflict. The adoption of legislative and other measures, including end-user certificates, is part of the international and regional cooperation framework that includes the responsibility of supplier and user States to prevent the diversion of such weapons for illegal purposes. In that connection, the ECOWAS subregion is working closely with the United Nations Office for West Africa in order to agree measures to be taken to implement the Secretary-General's recommendations.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“My delegation believes, however, that in post-conflict situations - that is, at a time when weakened States need resources to consolidate their institutions and programmes - embargoes on natural resources should be relaxed, if not lifted, in order to enable the country to make use of them. Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes have made noteworthy progress, as noted in the report of the Secretary-General. My delegation welcomes the work done since 2004 by the inter-institutional working group on DDR to elaborate policies, guidelines and procedures for the establishment of such programmes. My delegation believes that the Security Council should give due consideration to the reintegration aspect and ensure that it is covered by the budget for peacekeeping operations.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source
“My delegation supports the establishment of a mechanism to coordinate assistance to Member States in implementing the United Nations Programme of Action of July 2001. Strengthened interaction between the General Assembly and the Security Council in combating the proliferation of small arms could be a way of ensuring better cooperation aimed at the adoption of a long-term strategy. The Secretary-General has proposed the creation of a small committee to study ways and means of achieving such cooperation. That practical proposal could be taken into consideration. The illicit exploitation of natural and other resources in conflict areas exacerbates crisis situations by increasing the demand for arms and intensifying their illicit proliferation.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127Resumption1 (2005) · source