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“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Ambassador Gary Quinlan, Permanent Representative of Australia, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). I now give the floor to Ambassador Quinlan.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“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 3.15 pm.”
2013-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6998 (2013) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2109 (2013). I now give the floor to the representative of South Sudan.”
2013-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6998 (2013) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/404, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Australia, Luxembourg, the Republic of Korea and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/366, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on South Sudan. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2013-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6998 (2013) · source
“I thank Mr. Djinnit for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussions on the subject. The meeting rose at10.35 am.”
2013-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6995 (2013) · source
“Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules ofprocedure, I invite Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2013/384, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa. I now give the floor to Mr. Djinnit.”
2013-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6995 (2013) · source
“"As for the refugee crisis, the Security Council underlines the need for assistance on an unprecedented scale, both to meet the needs of the refugees and of host communities, and to assist the Lebanese authorities who face extraordinary financial and structural challenges as a result of the refugee influx. The Council calls in this regard upon the international community to provide the required assistance as swiftly as possible to the latest joint appeal of the United Nations and the Government of Lebanon, and in this regard urges those Member States which committed themselves to providing funds to live up to their pledges." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2013/9. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2013-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6994 (2013) · source
“The Council commends Lebanon's generous efforts in hosting and assisting those refugees and encourages the establishment of fully empowered institutional structures to carry out planning, delivery and coordination responsibilities. "The Security Council stresses the need for strong, coordinated international support for Lebanon to help it continue to withstand the multiple current challenges to its security and stability. It encourages increased international support to the Lebanese Armed Forces in response to their recently launched capabilities development plan, as well as in the context of the strategic dialogue between the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL. It notes the particular urgency of assistance which would strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces' capabilities with respect to border control.”
2013-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6994 (2013) · source
“The Security Council also acknowledges the crucial role played by the Lebanese security and armed forces in extending and sustaining the authority of the State and responding to new security challenges. The Council calls on Lebanon's leaders across the whole spectrum and Lebanese of all communities to offer every possible support to the Lebanese Armed Forces as a national and neutral institution and central pillar of the country's stability. "The Security Council is gravely concerned at the dramatic influx of refugees fleeing violence in Syria, now totalling over 587,000 Syrian refugees and an additional 65,500 Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.”
2013-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6994 (2013) · source
“"The Security Council also stresses the need to support the security and judicial authorities so as to combat impunity in respect of acts of violence. It also recalls the need to put an end to impunity in Lebanon, reiterates its full support for the work of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, and urges the Lebanese authorities to continue meeting their international obligations in this regard, including on financial matters. The Council calls upon all parties to fully cooperate with the Tribunal. "The Security Council also condemns recent violence by armed groups across Lebanon, including those in Tripoli and Sidon, the latter of which left at least 16 soldiers dead and over 50 others wounded, and expresses condolences to the families of the victims.”
2013-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6994 (2013) · source
“"In the face of attempts to undermine the country's stability, the Security Council encourages all parties in Lebanon to demonstrate renewed unity and determination to resist a slide into conflict, commends in this regard the continued efforts of President Michel Sleiman to preserve Lebanon's unity and stability, and underlines that continued broad political support is needed for the institutions of the State. "The Security Council urges all parties in Lebanon to continue to engage with Prime Minister- designate Tammam Salam so as to allow the urgent formation of a government. The Security Council further encourages all Lebanese leaders to resume efforts to agree arrangements for parliamentary elections, consistent with Lebanon's long-standing democratic tradition and in conformity with the legal and constitutional framework.”
2013-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6994 (2013) · source
“"The Security Council further notes with deep concern new developments with regard to the involvement of Lebanese parties in the fighting in Syria. The Security Council calls upon all Lebanese parties to recommit to Lebanon's policy of disassociation, to stand united behind President Michel Sleiman in this regard and to step back from any involvement in the Syrian crisis, consistent with their commitment in the Baabda Declaration of 12 June 2012. The Security Council further echoes President Sleiman's call on the parties in Syria to avoid military action near the Lebanese border.”
2013-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6994 (2013) · source
“"As the impact ofthe Syrian crisis on Lebanon's stability and security becomes more and more apparent, the Security Council underscores its growing concern at the marked increase of cross- border fire from the Syrian Arab Republic into Lebanon, which caused death and injury among the Lebanese population, as well as incursions, abductions and arms trafficking across the Lebanese-Syrian border. The Security Council also expresses its concern at all other border violations. The Security Council echoes President Michel Sleiman's protest, in his letter of 19 June 2013, at such repeated shelling from the conflicting parties, including by the Syrian Arab Armed Forces and Syrian armed opposition groups, that violate Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2013-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6994 (2013) · source
“The Council also recalls the necessity for all parties to ensure the security of the contributing troops and that the freedom of movement of UNIFIL is fully respected and unimpeded. "The Security Council expresses deep concern at all violations of Lebanon's sovereignty and calls on all parties to fully respect Lebanon's sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence within its internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2013-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6994 (2013) · source
“"The Security Council recalls all its previous resolutions and the statements of its President on the situation in Lebanon. "The Security Council is encouraged by the calm that continues to prevail across the Blue Line and in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's (UNIFIL) area of operations. It urges all parties to make every effort to ensure that the cessation of hostilities is sustained, and emphasizes the need for them to continue working with the Special Coordinator and UNIFIL, including through the tripartite mechanism, to focus again on the goal of a permanent ceasefire and to reflect positively on ways forward on all outstanding issues in the implementation of Security Council resolutions 1701 (2006), 1680 (2006), and 1559 (2004) and other relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2013-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6994 (2013) · source
“Under rule 37 of the provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Lebanon to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/381, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006). After consultations among Council members, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf. "The Security Council has been briefed by the Special Coordinator for Lebanon and the Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations following the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).”
2013-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6994 (2013) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at10.30 a.m.”
2013-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6993 (2013) · source
“Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan Report of the Secretary-General on South Sudan (S/2013/366) The President: Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Hilde Johnson, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Ms. Johnson, who isjoining today's meeting via video teleconference from Juba. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2013/366, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on South Sudan.”
2013-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6993 (2013) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Council for the month of July 2013, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of June 2013. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Lyall Grant and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2013-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6993 (2013) · source
“And it is imperative that the international community and senior United Nations officials, at Headquarters and in the field, support the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. The Security Council must continue to treat this threat to international peace and security with the utmost gravity. Sexual violence in conflict cannot and must not be viewed narrowly as just a women's issue, since it remains a horrific weapon of war that destroys individuals, devastates communities and even destabilizes countries. Above all, let us remember that sexual violence is not cultural, it is criminal.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Through efforts such as Justice Rapid Response, UN-Women and other entities have provided valuable technical support for promoting accountability by helping to document evidence for judicial processes. And the Security Council has adopted targeted sanctions against those who commit, command or condone sexual violence in places such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We strongly encourage United Nations Sanctions Committees to expand their use of that tool to fight impunity. We have indeed made strides in addressing sexual violence in conflict, but there is still a long way to go. More countries should criminalize conflict-related sexual violence. Provisions that prohibit amnesty for perpetrators must be put into ceasefire and mediation agreements.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“The United States is proud to support Congolese organizations that provide free legal aid for survivors, as well as training for provincial lawyers and mobile courts - courts that heard almost 3,000 cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last year. The efforts of local civil society remain vital and deserve even greater support from national authorities and the international community. We also commend international initiatives that bolster national capacity on the issue. The United Kingdom, and Foreign Secretary Hague in particular, deserves praise for leading the development by the Group of Eight of an international protocol on the investigation and documentation of rape and other forms of sexual violence in conflict.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“In May, Somalia committed to ensuring the the protection of victims, witnesses, journalists and others who report on sexual violence - a necessity for strengthening legal cases and bringing those issues into the public sphere. Special Representative Bangura deserves special thanks for her significant work with authorities to reduce sexual violence in Somalia, the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We applaud and appreciate the critical role that civil society, especially local women's groups, plays in assisting survivors by providing them with medical care, counselling and a political voice, and by facilitating their access to justice.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“The resolution that we have adopted today reinforces our collective efforts to prevent conflict-related sexual Violence, hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes and provide support and justice to survivors. It also recognizes that national Governments have the primary responsibility for addressing the issue. We see signs of progress as some national Governments are making justice systems more responsive and accessible to survivors of sexual violence. For example, Sierra Leon's new sexual offence law gives stiff minimum sentences to perpetrators. Sri Lanka's women's protection units provide female staff at police stations, and privacy for women to report crimes.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's debate and for the priority that the United Kingdom is devoting to combating sexual violence in conflict. 1 also appreciate the remarks and presence of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon this morning. I wish to thank Special Representative Bangura, Special Envoy Jolie and Ms. Adong Anywar for their briefings and leadership on this critical issue affecting international peace and security. The United States welcomes this opportunity to reaffirm the indispensable role of women in bringing peace and security to countries embroiled in conflict or emerging from it. Women's active, indeed integral, involvement in peace processes and transitional justice mechanisms, including to address sexual violence, is critical to laying the foundation for lasting peace.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Most critical is UNAMA's leadership in continuing to provide support to ensure that the 2014 Afghan presidential election proceeds as planned. UNAMA's support for regional diplomacy and the political process, in coordination between the Government of Afghanistan and donors, in implementing the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework will also be a key part of the preparations as Afghanistan looks towards 2014.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Furthermore, Afghanistan's economic transition will ensure that the security and political transitions both succeed. Critical reforms are still necessary to achieve economic prosperity and to integrate Afghanistan into the regional economy. We welcome President Karzai's continued commitment to effect those reforms and will work with all stakeholders to achieve that goal. We also welcome Afghanistan's continued engagement with its neighbours. The third ministerial conference on the Istanbul Process, held on 26 April in Almaty, was encouraging and we commend China for its offer to host the 2014 conference. The United Nations must play a central role as Afghanistan goes through those three important transitions.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“The United States supports the opening of the political office of the Afghan Taliban for that purpose. As we made clear yesterday, we do not recognize the name "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan" and are pleased that Qatar has clarified that the name of the office is the "Political Office of the Afghan Taliban" and has had the sign with the incorrect name in front of the door taken down. We have underscored that the office must not be treated or represent itself as an embassy or other office representing the Afghan Taliban as an emirate, Government or sovereign. The United States believes strongly that no nation can achieve sustainable peace, reconciliation, stability and economic growth if half the population is marginalized. The United States will continue to stand strongly with Afghanistan's women to protect advance their hard-won gains.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“We support the Afghan-led peace process, recognizing that reconciliation is the best way to end violence and to secure a unified and sovereign Afghanistan. With President Karzai, we continue to call upon the Taliban to join an Afghan political process. As President Obama has said, the opening of a Taliban office in Qatar is an important first step. While there may be bumps in the road, the fact that the parties have an opportunity to talk and discuss Afghanistan's future is very important. With regard to the events related to the opening of the office this week, last January President Karzai and President Obama jointly called on the Government of Qatar to facilitate an office in Doha for the purposes of negotiations between the Afghan High Peace Council and the authorized representatives of the Taliban.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“As we look to Afghanistan's political transition, next year's election will be a historic opportunity to achieve a unifying moment when power is peacefully transferred to a newly elected President. That will reflect the success of the Afghan people in conducting a credible, inclusive and transparent election. We look forward to the establishment of a broadly agreed elections legislative framework as soon as possible. The implementation of legislation that establishes a credible process to appoint the leaderhip of the Independent Election Commission, guarantee the role of women and puts in place a capable and impartial dispute-resolution mechanism is the essential foundation for the credibility of the election.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“The United States will continue to support Afghanistan through this critical period, as we jointly agreed in our strategic partnership agreement and committed to at the Tokyo and Chicago Conferences. Afghan security and police forces continue to grow stronger and more capable. Afghanistan reached milestone 2013 earlier this week and is now in the lead for security nationwide, with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) moving into a supporting role. We welcome the endorsement, in Brussels on 5 June, by NATO and ISAF defence mininsters of the detailed concept for a non-combat NATO mission to train, advise, and assist the Afghan forces post-2013.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Kubis, for his informative briefing today. I ask that he continue to convey to the stafff of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and to the members of the United Nations country team the deep gratitude of the United States for the critical work they do in the face of considerable challenges. We also wish to thank Ambassador Tanin for his participation in this meeting. Today we are seeing the final steps in the preparations for a united and sovereign Afghanistan that will secure its rightful place in the community of nations. We commend the Afghan people as they manage three significant transitions - security, political and economic.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“I again want to stress the strong commitment ofthe United States to seeing Bosnia and Herzegovina move beyond its troubled past towards a thriving future. We look forward to working with the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the international community to see the Dayton Peace Agreement fully implemented and the country moving irreversibly towards its Euro- Atlantic path.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“The January signing of a protocol on war crimes cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia is another positive development that will help ensure that locally indicted war crime suspects face justice. Other local developments related to reconciliation, however, are more troubling. We are particularly concerned about the continued efforts to build an Orthodox church in close proximity to both an exhumed mass grave and the Potocari memorial site and cemetery, where thousands of Victims of the Srebrenica genocide are laid to rest. The United States strongly supports freedom of religion, but the construction of a church in such a sensitive location, where there is no local Orthodox community, can only be interpreted as a deliberate provocation designed to deepen mistrust and fear between ethnic groups.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“It is crucial that the Office continue to receive sufficient resources and political support to fulfil its mandate under both the Dayton Peace Agreement and the relevant Security Council resolutions. Finally, I would like to highlight the continuing importance of justice and reconciliation to long- term regional stability, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We join the High Representative in recognizing President Nikolie of Serbia for his recent public apology for the crimes committed in Srebrenica. We strongly support the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia as it continues its crucial work in bringing tojustice those individuals responsible for some of the most heinous crimes of the Bosnian conflict.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“Yet, Republika Srpska officials have persistently undermined State institutions and made statements calling into question Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty and territorial integrity. In the Federation, local parties in Mostar have failed to meet their obligation to implement the Constitutional Court ruling of 10 November 2011 on the electoral system. Those actions disregard the most fundamental elements of the Bosnian Constitution and the Dayton Agreement. They must cease immediately. The continuing threats to the Dayton Peace Accords are why we continue to support the presence of the Office of the High Representative until the 5+2 criteria have been met.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“The so-called "5+2" consists of issues that the Office of the High Representative is uniquely qualified and authorized to oversee, and which the political leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina could easily have completed in 2008, propelling the State on its way to EU and NATO membership. Instead, a number of political leaders have focused their energies on deconstructing or undermining Dayton and the various institutions and laws established since 1995 that Bosnia and Herzegovina needs both for the people's common good and for functioning as part of a modern Europe. The local authorities have a legal obligation to respect the authority of the High Representative and the Dayton framework.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“And the country must still register defence properties in order to meet NATO's condition for activating the membership action plan, a process that is being obstructed by politicians in Republika Srpska. Bosnia and Herzegovina's lack of progress is all the more visible in the context of its neighbours, all of which are rapidly moving ahead towards Euro-Atlantic integration. Secondly, it has been more than five long years since the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board adopted the five objectives and two conditions for the closure of the Office ofthe High Representative.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“Unfortunately, politicians throughout the country seem more interested in putting their own personal political agendas above the interests of the citizens they were elected to represent. In the Federation entity, ongoing efforts to reshuffle the governing coalition have distracted from the Euro-Atlantic reform agenda. The 2009 judgement of the European Court of Human Rights in the Sejdie- F inci case remains unimplemented, violating the human rights of non-constituent peoples and blocking the country from applying for EU candidacy. Unless the issue is resolved soon, Bosnia and Herzegovina risks holding elections next year in violation of the judgement.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“It is my pleasure to welcome High Representative Inzko back to the Security Council, and to thank him for his comprehensive briefing and his continued efforts to support the Dayton Peace Agreement. The United States is steadfast in its commitment to the success of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we, like our allies, have invested much in that country since the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement in 1995. As we reflect on the report presented today (S/2013/263, annex) and on the goodwill we have towards Bosnia and Herzegovina, we wish to address three points. First, we continue to strongly support the country's aspirations to integrate into the European Union (EU) and NATO, and we had hoped that the new coalition would make those goals its top priorities.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“The Government must not tolerate impunity for perpetrators of serious crimes, regardless of their affiliation or the nature of their crimes, and it should act to ensure transitional justice consistent with Libya's international human rights obligations. In particular, we urge Libya to develop and implement a comprehensive transitional justice strategy that uncovers the truth about past abuses, holds accountable those most responsible, brings justice to the victims and addresses the root causes of abuse. Only by reckoning with its past can Libya finally realize the promise of its transition.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“This is an important moment for both Libya and the International Criminal Court. We urge Libya to continue adhering to its international obligations, including under resolution 1970 (2011). Furthermore, the United States remains deeply concerned by allegations of rape and sexual violence, as documented by the United Nations Commission of Inquiry. We believe that accountability for those and other serious crimes is critical. Whatever the outcome of the admissibility proceedings before the ICC, Libya will need to bolster domestic accountability structures and processes to create a strong, fair and credible system ofjustice.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“There is no doubt that justice and accountability will remain central to the success of Libya's transition and lasting peace in the country. But Libya is not alone on that path. The United States and others in the international community stand ready to assist the Libyan Government and people in reforming their institutions of justice, strengthening the rule of law, and advancing human rights and respect for international law. We welcome the statements in the Prosecutor's report and briefing today regarding Libya's cooperation, particularly in the cases involving Abdullah Al-Senussi and Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi. As the Prosecutor noted, the proceedings involving Al-Senussi and Al-Qadhafi are reaching critical stages and will continue to attract considerable attention.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank Ms. Bensouda for her briefing and to welcome her back to the Security Council today. The United States looks forward to continuing our active engagement with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Office of the Prosecutor, consistent with our law and policy, to ensure accountability for the most serious crimes of international concern. Libya continues to make progress under its first democratically elected Government in more than 40 years. The Libyan people are moving forward and charting their own future, and the United States congratulates them for it. There are clearly tough challenges ahead, from building political consensus to strengthening security and to protecting human rights.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“We understand that the first hub is already providing essential services, including counselling to victims of sexual and gender-based violence. Too often our attention is focused acutely on ending the fighting and stopping the bloodshed but, when the guns fall silent, the wounds of war are far from healed and the causes of conflict far from resolved. For that reason, the PBC remains important and must continue to improve its effectiveness in catalysing the political momentum and in mobilizing the resources needed to assist countries transitioning from conflict to peace.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“They need to be able to trust in the rule of law and the State security forces. Yet, in the aftermath of conflict, there is usually a need to build up the justice sector, while the security sector is typically in need of reform and downsizing. Women need to take part and to be included in reforming the institutions of law and security so that the needs of the entire society are met. The PBC can and should help sustain the political momentum for such efforts. In Liberia, the PBC not only facilitated the participation of key stakeholders in establishing justice hubs to bring security and justice services to Liberians outside the capital. It also helped to enable a structured road map that kept the project on track and coordinated.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“In Burundi, the PBC's engagement with the international financial institutions led to the inclusion of the peacebuilding priorities in its second-generation poverty reduction strategy. Furthermore, thanks in no small part to the efforts of Ambassador Seger and the country configuration, more than $2.5 billion was pledged at the October 2012 Burundi partners conference. Indeed, the PBC's ability to mobilize resources and to ensure the inclusivity of women and underrepresented groups is crucial to countries transitioning from conflict to development phases. However, donors must have confidence in the country's capacity to absorb and manage its contributions responsibly. Beyond the need for capable political and economic governance, ordinary citizens must feel safe and secure in their daily lives for peacebuilding to succeed.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“The Commission must be prepared to step in and facilitate international support for effective Government institutions once conditions allow. Unlocking the vast and untapped potential of women as political leaders and in building governance institutions is essential. Every effort must be made to ensure that women are included and supported, as the PBC helps national actors to interface with the United Nations system, to mobilize the appropriate resources and to generate the momentum for further support and positive action. Economic governance is equally important to post- conflict peacebuilding and recovery. Partnerships with the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and regional development banks are critical since those organizations have the tools and the expertise to build the capacity of public finance institutions.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“Following the successful national elections in Sierra Leone, for example, the PBC's role in developing coherent and short- and long-term peacebuilding objectives and in identifying national capacity gaps, particularly related to governance, is increasingly important. International support however cannot substitute for the national Government or overcome the absence of a durable political settlement. We note that the PBC's engagement in Guinea-Bissau has been suspended following the April 2012 coup d'etat and that the Central African Republic has started down a similarly troubling path. Before the Central African Republic can stabilize and develop, the constitutional order must be restored and the Libreville and N'Djamena Agreements implemented.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source
“We share the Secretary- General's view that strong national ownership of the peacebuilding process, a closer relationship between Headquarters and United Nations actors in the field and the prioritization ofresources are essential to the PBC's success. In that regard, I would like to focus on three areas where the PBC has a great opportunity for added value: political governance, economic governance and justice and security sector reform. Peace and security require a basic political agreement on the structures of Government and the rules of politics. Effective, resilient and inclusive governance institutions are essential to ending recurring conflict and to enabling long-term and broad-based economic growth and development. As President Obama said in 2009, good governance is the ingredient that can unlock Africa's enormous potential.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source