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first: 2008-08-08
most recent: 2023-12-18
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“My Government emphasizes that KFOR's actions have been and continue to be in complete accord with its mandate under resolution 1244 (1999). We commend KFOR for using minimal force in self- defence to de-escalate the situation, and we believe that Serbia's request to the Secretary-General for a special investigation into the events of 27 September is unwarranted. Secondly, we welcome the progress that has been made by the European Union (EU) to facilitate a dialogue to date, but we note that a long list of critical issues remains unresolved. We commend the Government of Serbia for returning to the dialogue as of 21 November for the seventh meeting, in which the parties agreed on mutual acceptance of university diplomas, and we commend the Government of Kosovo for its progress in implementing previously reached agreements.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“We remain deeply concerned by the violence in northern Kosovo during recent months, including the murder of a Kosovo police officer on 26 July; attacks on nine KFOR soldiers on 27 September; injuries to 21 KFOR soldiers on 23 and 24 November; and, on 25 November, injuries to over 25 KFOR soldiers, including two wounded by gunfire while attempting to remove roadblocks that obstructed freedom of movement. It is a serious matter that such incidents occurred while Serbian security structures remained illegally deployed in those areas. Members of the Council should be unequivocal in condemning the violence perpetrated against KFOR and in supporting the Mission. Just as any attack on United Nations peacekeepers is unacceptable, so is any attack on KFOR.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“The obstructions to freedom of movement are due to the actions of hard- line Kosovo Serb factions, with the support of illegal parallel institutions and, in some cases, with the endorsement of Serbian Government officials. We call on all actors, including the Serbian Government, to cooperate fully with KFOR and EULEX in the immediate removal of the remaining roadblocks, in ensuring proper controls at the borders and in supporting the rule of law through cooperation on the arrests of key criminal suspects. UNMIK can best facilitate those goals by clearly supporting the presence of Kosovo customs officials at the border gates and by emphasizing that Kosovo is a single customs space.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“Kosovo therefore has the right to control its borders and to uphold the rule of law, in full cooperation with the international community. It cannot be considered unilateral action for Kosovo to enforce its customs controls. Moreover, Kosovo also coordinated its activities with the international community, including KFOR and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX). Furthermore, Kosovo announced its intention to establish full border and customs functions at the gates after Serbia agreed to recognize the Kosovo customs stamp at the 2 September dialogue. Kosovo established those functions, in accordance with an operational plan coordinated with EULEX and KFOR.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“Despite the recent violence caused by the acts of a few extremists, the United States remains optimistic that Kosovo and Serbia can eventually resolve their differences and that Kosovo will continue to develop the successful institutions of a democratic nation. I would like to make four points today. First, we echo the Secretary-General's call for the Kosovo Force (KFOR) to continue its efforts to ensure freedom of movement throughout Kosovo. The Council has affirmed that Kosovo is a single customs space. That is fully in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999) and was a key point in the Secretary-General's November 2008 report on UNMIK (S/2008/692), which the Council welcomed in its presidential statement of 26 November 2008 (S/PRST/2008/44).”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“I thank Mr. Zarif for his briefing. We welcome him in his new role as the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). I thank Foreign Minister Hoxhaj and Foreign Minister J eremic' for their presence here today and for their statements. The most recent report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (S/2011/675) highlights the challenges to long-term peace and security in Kosovo and the Balkan region. However, it also highlights the successes that Kosovo and the region have achieved, including the 2 September agreement by Belgrade and Pristina to recognize each other's customs stamps, as well as ongoing cooperation on cultural heritage projects.”
2011-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6670 (2011) · source
“Our ultimate objective is to fully incorporate women and girls into our diplomatic, security and development efforts - not simply as beneficiaries, but as agents of peace, reconciliation, development, growth and stability. As we move forward on our national action plan, we are cognizant that, as Secretary Clinton said at a Council debate on this issue last year, "ultimately, we measure our progress by the improvement in the daily lives of people around the world. That must be our cause, and empowering women to contribute all their talents to this cause is our calling" (S.PV.64]], p. 15). All of us now face the critical challenge of turning our commitments on women, peace and security into results. We believe that, through our work here in the Council and our national efforts, we can meet this challenge together.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“In the protection pillar, the United States has contributed roughly $2 million to the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. We have provided numerous courses to foreign militaries on human rights, the prevention of gender-based violence and sexual exploitation, and the protection of civilians. In the prevention pillar, the United States has developed multiple programmes that seek to address the root causes of conflict, including a $26-million annual reconciliation programme that supports innovative programming in conflict-affected countries, and includes gender analysis. In the relief and recovery pillar, the United States has provided significant funding to improve water and sanitation in situations in which women's safety and security are at risk.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“Conflict-related sexual violence must be addressed from the very start in peace processes, and more women should be included as mediators and members of negotiating teams. The United States is developing a national action plan to accelerate the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) across our Government and with partners in civil society. The plan will be centred on the four pillars of resolution 1325 (2000): participation, prevention, protection, and relief and recovery. In the participation pillar, the United States has supported the inclusion of Afghan women in the High Peace Council and in follow-on shuras and negotiations in the reintegration and reconciliation process at the local level. We have also awarded $16.9 million in direct grants to Afghan women- focused non-governmental organizations.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“More can be done to ensure that the personnel of United Nations missions are adequately prepared to implement resolution 1325 (2000) and support it in their efforts. Both predeployment training and mission- wide strategies on the protection of civilians, including the needs of vulnerable groups such as women and girls, need to be improved. Gaps also remain in ensuring that those serving in United Nations missions are held accountable for their performance, particularly in the case sexual exploitation and abuse. As the Secretary-General acknowledges, the United Nations still lacks a system that enables complaints of sexual exploitation and abuse to be reported safely. The United Nations needs to lead by example by actively enforcing the zero- tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations peacekeepers.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“We are pleased that a gender and mediation specialist has been appointed to the United Nations Standby Team of Mediation Experts to ensure that women's concerns are addressed in conflict prevention and resolution, and not just towards the end of a conflict, as is often the case. And we are encouraged that a growing number of reports to the Security Council, as well as mission mandate renewal resolutions, address issues related to women in conflict and post-conflict situations. However, as the Secretary-General notes, "mere reference to women and peace and security resolutions is not enough" (S/20]]/598*, para. 74 (a)). We must give United Nations entities strong support to implement and deliver results for gender equality.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“Through the Council's work, we have defined what we expect of parties to conflict with respect to the protection of women, and we have established a framework to track the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Many States, including my country, are developing national action plans to guide their engagement on issues of women, peace and security. But all this is just a beginning. We must ensure that norms and institutional frameworks are turned into action. What counts now is implementation and delivering results. The Secretary-General's report provides examples of both real progress and the challenges ahead of us. We welcome the initiative undertaken by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Political Affairs to include gender components, advisers and focal points on this issue in all field missions.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“The awarding of this year's Nobel Peace Prize to Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Yemeni activist Tawakkul Karman and Liberian peace activist Leymah Roberta Gbowee is recognition of the role that women can play in helping to resolve conflicts. All three women are excellent examples of the difference that women can make when given the opportunity to make decisions about the future of their countries. They have had significant impact on their societies, and we congratulate them. Over the past several years, the United Nations and its Member States have taken important steps to increase women's participation in issues related to peace and security. We established UN-Women and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for having organized this debate and for your able leadership during your presidency. I should also like to thank the Secretary- General and the Deputy Secretary-General for their participation today, and Executive Director Bachelet and President of the Economic and Social Council, Ambassador Kapambwe for their informative briefings. I welcome to the Council Orzala Ashraf Nemat from the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, and thank her for her helpful remarks on the progress made and challenges faced by women in conflict situations. The United States also wholeheartedly welcomes the Secretary-General's report (S/2011/598*).”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“We also welcome the progress achieved by local authorities in reintegrating both voluntary and forced returnees into Kosovo society. Eighty-one countries share our Vision for the region and have recognized Kosovo. We once again call on the remaining countries to contribute to stability in the region by welcoming Kosovo into the international community through formal recognition.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“The assertion that all investigations into war crimes in the ex-Yugoslav realm have taken place under Security Council auspices is not correct. There have been and remain today many cases in domestic courts in the region. Such an approach is intrinsic to the completion strategy of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Lastly, I would like to underscore again that the United States remains committed to a stable, prosperous, multi-ethnic and democratic Kosovo that is at peace with all its neighbours. We welcome the continued progress in the region to grapple with the difficult legacy of the 1990s. The renewed sessions of the Working Group on Missing Persons after nearly a year's hiatus give hope for resolving that difficult legacy.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“The Secretary-General's report notes the positive cooperation that EULEX is already enjoying from the Albanian authorities on that and other cases. We fully expect the Task Force, throughout its investigation, to continue to enjoy the full cooperation of all local authorities in the region. We fully support EULEX in leading an investigation into the substance of the report on the basis of relevant evidence or sources. Kosovo law and EU joint action on EULEX explicitly provide that EULEX can investigate and prosecute serious crimes, such as those alleged in the report, and do so independently. As demonstrated by the Geci case detailed in the EULEX addendum (see S/2011/514, annex), EULEX already has the jurisdiction and ability to investigate and prosecute crimes committed outside Kosovo as well.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“Neither partition nor territorial adjustments are on the table, and such suggestions only sow fear and undermine stability in the region. The dialogue is about realizing both Kosovo's and Serbia's European futures. Both benefit from each other's progress on the path towards full European integration. Thirdly, we welcome the progress made by the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) in securing the necessary personnel, facilities and equipment for its Task Force, dedicated to conducting a thorough and transparent investigation into the allegations contained in Special Rapporteur Marty's report to the Council of Europe. The United States has offered its support to the EU Task Force, and we welcome the appointment of a lead prosecutor.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“We support the intention of Belgrade and Pristina to continue the European Union (EU) dialogue in September, and remain hopeful that they can arrive at an arrangement of positive reciprocity at the border, through which people and goods can move freely in both directions. We call on both sides, in line with their European aspirations and the economic interests of the greater region, to resolve that impasse and to end their respective trade restrictions. It is unfortunate that the Government of Kosovo felt forced to impose reciprocal trade restrictions on Serbia. At the same time, we have to recognize the truth, which is that Serbia imposed a similar embargo on goods from Kosovo more than three years ago. The EU-facilitated dialogue is not about Kosovo's status. Kosovo is a sovereign and independent country.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“We remain deeply concerned by the engagement of Serbian Interior Ministry police in northern Kosovo, in direct violation of Kosovo's sovereignty and in breach of resolution 1244 (1999), which demands the withdrawal of such military police and military forces. Secondly, I would like to point out that the European Union-facilitated dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia is already bearing fruit. Indeed, as a result of agreements reached thus far, travellers should find it easier to move throughout the region, students have clearer prospects of having the records of their academic achievements accepted in neighbouring countries, and ordinary citizens will have access to more accurate civil registry records, thereby strengthening the rule of law.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“We expect both sides to peacefully and fully adhere to the understanding and scrupulously respect it. We commend the Kosovo Force for facilitating the process leading to the common understanding and for working to maintain a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement, in accordance with its mandate pursuant to resolution 1244 (1999). As an independent and sovereign State, Kosovo has the right to extend its authority and enforce the rule of law throughout its territory, and to ensure a unified police chain of command. Strengthening the rule of law, including in Kosovo's North, is critical to Kosovo's development as a European State, fundamental to ensuring the welfare and security of all Kosovo's citizens, regardless of ethnicity or location, and in the interest of its neighbours and the entire region.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“I would like to welcome Foreign Ministers Hoxhaj and Jeremic' back to the Council. I would also like to welcome Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General Farid Zarif to the Council and to thank him for his briefing. Let me take a moment to express our gratitude and appreciation for former Special Representative Lamberto's service to the United Nations and leadership of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We wish him continued success during his term as Secretary-General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. I would like to make four points today. First, following the recent events and violence in northern Kosovo, we welcome the common understanding reached between the leaders of Kosovo and Serbia with the goal of reducing further tensions.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“As civilians continue to be targeted and bombs continue to be dropped in Darfur, the United States welcomes UNAMID's focus on protecting civilians and ensuring that humanitarians have the access that they need to provide lifesaving assistance. We call on the parties to the conflict to recommit themselves to serious and comprehensive political negotiations to bring an end to such atrocities.”
2011-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6597 (2011) · source
“We strongly demand that all parties to the conflict agree to an immediate ceasefire and engage in direct negotiation. UNAMID's role in bringing peace to Darfur is critical. The Mission has no higher priority than to protect civilians and to secure humanitarian access for millions of vulnerable people. We are pleased that resolution 2003 (2011) affirms that. Based on reporting from the field, including UNAMID's reporting on political, civil and human rights, the Security Council, taking into account the views of the African Union, will determine whether the enabling conditions necessary for UNAMID to engage in further efforts related to the Darfur-based political process have been met.”
2011-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6597 (2011) · source
“The United States supports the peacekeepers of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), who continue to play a critical role in the safety and security of the people of Darfur. We are extremely concerned by the situation on the ground in Darfur. In the light of the dangerous situation, we are pleased that the Council has recognized that the enabling environment necessary for a Darfur-based political process does not yet exist. For any process to achieve lasting peace in Darfur, the ability of the participants to express their free will, without fear of harm or retribution, must be guaranteed. In Darfur, however, those who speak out are regularly arrested, tortured or killed. It is first and foremost the responsibility of the Government of the Sudan to create such enabling conditions.”
2011-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6597 (2011) · source
“Finally, I would like to hear from General Khalid about inter-mission cooperation. There has been good inter-mission cooperation between the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire and the United Nations Mission in Liberia, and I wonder what lessons have been learned from that cooperation and whether he sees a possibility to put inter-mission cooperation to use elsewhere.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“I very much appreciate General Nyamvumba's focus on the robust presence of the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) in his remarks. We express the hope that the lessons that UNAMID has learned in establishing such a robust presence could be shared with other missions. I would like to hear him comment on that. We remain very concerned about the severe capacity gap in aviation assets faced by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and I would like to hear General Prakash address the question of whether or rather how - that gap is affecting the Mission's ability to implement its mandate as outlined in resolution 1991 (2011). What are the trade-offs with the Mission's tasks, and what is the Mission no longer able to do?”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“These might be the tools to support missions, such as doctrine, pre-deployment or in-mission training; tools to help missions operate efficiently, such as early-warning capacity, intelligence and timely analysis; or tools to facilitate mobility, such as aviation capacity and budgetary and administrative issues. I have a few questions for the Generals. I would like to hear General Asarta Cuevas speak about the military arsenal of Hizbullah. The report of the Secretary-General of 1 July (S/2011/406) notes that Hizbullah still maintains its own substantial, growing and destabilizing military arsenal. I am wondering what steps UNIFIL is taking to assist the Lebanese armed forces in removing those illegal weapons and armed personnel south of the Litani River.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“We are interested in the operational steps being taken to develop mission-wide strategies to protect civilians, including from sexual violence, and the role for uniformed peacekeepers as part of the mission. We very much welcome discussion of the innovative measures, such as firewood patrols, community liaison assistance, issuance of cell phones to community leaders, and response and investigative teams that include a mix of civilian, police and military expertise. Just as important are the gaps that Commanders face - the factors that either expand or constrain logistical or leadership effectiveness in achieving their mandates.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“This is, of course, an all-too-clear example of the risks that brave peacekeepers face daily as they fulfil their roles. To the Force Commanders, I just want to say that we very much welcome this opportunity to hear from them first-hand about the challenges and risks that they face in implementing United Nations mission mandates. The Council seeks to match mission mandates with the needed leadership and capacity to implement them successfully. We are very much interested in understanding the operational, logistical and leadership issues that Force Commanders face. The core of every peacekeeping mission is its people and their ability to support efforts to build a more stable peace.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“I thank you, Sir, and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) for arranging this meeting for the Council today. I, too, would like to express appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Le Roy for his excellent leadership of the DPKO during a very difficult and challenging period. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. I would like to thank the Force Commanders for their statements today. We very much appreciate the role that they play every day in peacekeeping operations. I want to take this opportunity to express to Major General Asarta Cuevas and my French colleagues the United States sympathy for the injuries suffered yesterday by French peacekeeping troops in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), and our hope that they will recover fully and quickly.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“Those who oppose the Special Tribunal seek to create a false choice between justice and stability. Lebanon, like every other country, deserves both.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The Security Council has a responsibility to address the situation in Syria and the Government's ongoing repression, which could further destabilize the country and undermine peace and security in the region. Finally, let me say a word about Lebanon. We hope that Lebanon's new Government will live up to all of its international obligations, including the full implementation of resolutions 1559 (2004), 1680 (2006) and 1701 (2006), and uphold the country's commitment to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. In particular, we call on the Government of Lebanon to continue to meet its obligations under international law to support the Tribunal. Lebanon's independent judicial proceedings offer the nation a chance to move beyond its long history of political violence and achieve the peace and stability that the Lebanese people deserve.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“A transition to democracy is already under way. President Al-Assad may try to delay that transition, but he cannot stop it, and Syria can never return to the way it was before. The United States fully supports the Syrian people's demands for a unified Syria, with a democratic, representative and inclusive Government that respects basic liberties and provides equal protection under the law for all citizens, regardless of sect, ethnicity or gender. We call on the Syrian Government to stop the violence and arrests immediately, and to allow peaceful protests and freedom of speech. Human rights abuses must end now, and human rights monitors must immediately be granted access to all of Syria. We again call on the Syrian Government to permit access for the fact- finding mission called for by the Human Rights Council in April.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“So we are working closely with Israel, the international donor community and the Palestinian Authority to deliver critical assistance to the people of Gaza. We continue to urge those who wish to deliver assistance to use established channels to ensure that Israel's legitimate security needs are addressed, while the Palestinians' humanitarian needs are met. Let me say a few words about the ongoing crisis in Syria. The world has been inspired by the courage of the peaceful protesters who have taken to the streets across the country to demand their universal rights. The regime has responded with violence, brutality and mass arrests. But Syria is currently headed towards a new political order, shaped by the Syrian people, in which the Government will derive its legitimacy from the consent of the governed.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The fate of existing settlements must be dealt with by the parties along with other permanent statues issues, and Israel should continue its efforts to deter and prosecute anti-Palestinian violence perpetrated by extremists. Let me turn briefly to the situation in Gaza. The recent seizures of advanced weaponry bound for Gaza as well as the recent and alarming rocket and mortar attacks on Israel from Gaza should remind us all that Israel continues to have clear and legitimate security interests regarding cargo bound for Gaza. While Israel has eased restrictions on the movement of goods and people in and out of Gaza, more needs to be done. Ordinary Gazans still have very real humanitarian needs.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“Only through serious and responsible negotiations can the parties achieve the shared goal of two States for two peoples, with a secure Jewish State of Israel living side by side in peace and security with an independent, contiguous and viable State of Palestine. This is the goal; this is the vision. But there are no shortcuts. We call again on all Member States to encourage the parties to take constructive actions to promote peace and to avoid actions that could undermine trust, prejudge negotiations or place the temptations of symbolism over the hard work of reaching agreement. Let me also reiterate that, like every United States administration for decades, we do not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlement activity.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“Palestinian leaders must also take further steps to combat incitement to violence, and Hamas must immediately and unconditionally release Gilad Shalit, who has now suffered in captivity for more than five years. Today is our last open debate on the Middle East before the opening of the next General Assembly. Let there be no doubt: Symbolic actions to isolate Israel at the United Nations in September will not create an independent Palestinian State. The United States will not support unilateral campaigns at the United Nations in September or at any other time. A viable and sustainable peace agreement can only be achieved by mutual agreement of the parties themselves.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“The only place where permanent status issues can be resolved, including borders and territory, is in negotiations between the parties - not in international forums such as the United Nations. We must all ensure that our actions help move peace efforts forward. Our focus has been on encouraging direct engagement by the parties on the basis of President Obama's remarks. We are also continuing our support for the Palestinian Authority's important efforts to strengthen the Palestinian economy, enhance the capability and professionalism of its security forces and build up the necessary institutions of statehood. However, as President Obama has made clear, Palestinian leaders will not achieve peace or prosperity for their people if Hamas insists on a path of terror and rejection.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“It is an honour to have you, Minister Hoyer, preside over the Council, and I thank Special Coordinator Serry for his briefing here today. The United States is committed to a just and fair resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Last May, President Obama outlined a comprehensive vision for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. He noted that, at a time when the people of the Middle East and North Africa are casting off the burdens of the past, the drive for a lasting peace that ends the conflict and resolves all claims is more urgent than ever. The President's remarks laid out a firm foundation for future negotiations, and those remarks have been strongly supported by the international community. My Government has been clear all along.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“Finally, the United States commends the men and women of UNDOF for their dedication, and thanks Major-General Ecarma for his leadership.”
2011-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6572 (2011) · source
“It uses the Palestinian cause to encourage violence and risk its long-standing ceasefire with Israel, while continuing to brutally repress the Syrian people and deny their call for reform and democratic change. The Syrian people have shown their courage in demanding a transition to democracy. The Syrian Government must stop shooting demonstrators and allow peaceful protests. It must release political prisoners and stop unjust arrests and torture. It must allow human rights monitors access and start a serious dialogue in order to advance a democratic transition. In operational terms, we are concerned about the increased restrictions on UNDOF's movement in the area of separation. Both parties must respect the terms of the 1974 disengagement of forces agreement, including by preventing breaches of the area of separation.”
2011-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6572 (2011) · source
“The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) has played a critical role in maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Syria since 1974, and we welcome today's vote. The calm in UNDOF's area of operations was seriously disrupted just weeks ago. The United States is deeply concerned about the grave events of 15 May and 5 June in the Golan Heights. We are further troubled by credible reports that the Syrian Government played a role in those demonstrations, which resulted in fatalities and injuries. These actions are a transparent ploy by the Syrian Government to incite violence along the disengagement line in order to divert public attention from its own indiscriminate killings and abuses of the human rights of the Syrian people. These events display clearly the regime's hypocrisy.”
2011-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6572 (2011) · source
“Today's vote, combined with the joint statement issued today by China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, serves to reinforce the unity shared among these countries to resolve our shared concerns about Iran's nuclear programme.”
2011-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6552 (2011) · source
“It further demonstrates that Iran has not taken any meaningful steps required of it by this Council or called for by the IAEA Board of Governors. In the light of Iran's ongoing non-compliance, most notably Iran's expanded uranium enrichment, it is imperative that the international community strengthen the enforcement of these sanctions. The Panel of Experts offers the Council and its Iran Sanction's Committee seasoned advice on how to do that. The full implementation of the provisions contained in the Council's resolutions will send a powerful signal to Iran's decision makers, as well as constrain Iran's ability to continue its proliferation-sensitive activities.”
2011-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6552 (2011) · source
“The United States welcomes the renewal of the Iran Panel of Experts' mandate today. United Nations sanctions panels are a well-established independent tool for improving the implementation of United Nations sanctions. They play a critical role in enhancing the credibility of Security Council resolutions. The Iran Panel is further evidence of this and deserves our full support. The Panel has conducted excellent investigative work. We welcome the Panel's professionalism and high standards. The latest report of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 11-36884 underscores Iran's continued failure to comply with its international nuclear obligations and its sustained lack of full cooperation with the IAEA.”
2011-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6552 (2011) · source
“From Nuremburg until today, my Government has long viewed justice for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide as both a moral imperative and an essential element of stability and peace. We reaffirm those convictions again today.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“We commend those countries that are cooperating with the ICTR to bring the remaining nine fugitives to justice. We encourage continued progress so that these fugitives can be swiftly arrested. On behalf of the United States, let me thank the Office of Legal Affairs for its dedication and service to the Tribunals. Let me also again thank the Presidents, Prosecutors, Registrars and their staffs for all that they do to promote justice under international law for the victims of war crimes and mass atrocities. We will never be able to bring back those who were murdered in Rwanda or in the former Yugoslavia. But Ratko Mladie will now have to answer to his victims and the world in a court of law.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“We appreciate Croatia's reaffirmation of its commitment to support the ICTY through the conclusion of its processes. Let me now turn to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The United States welcomes the judgment in May in the case of the former chief of staff of the Rwandan army, the former head of the military police and the two former commanders of the reconnaissance battalion. This was the second case concluded by the ICTR that involved the responsibility of former senior military officers. It represents an important step for the Rwandan people towards justice and accountability. The United States also welcomes the recent apprehension of the fugitive Bernard Munyagishari in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We urge all States to cooperate fully with the ICTR in their efforts to locate and apprehend fugitives.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“We also encourage the Tribunals to continue to work with the United Nations Secretariat and other relevant United Nations bodies to develop practical and effective methods, including retention measures, to address the staffing shortages and attrition problems highlighted in the Prosecutors' and Presidents' reports. The United States calls on States of the former Yugoslavia to cooperate fully with the ICTY. That is both a legal obligation and a key to Euro-Atlantic integration. We welcome the Government of Croatia's continued strong record of cooperation with the ICTY and its commitment to continue to search for any additional information requested by the Prosecutor. Croatia provided crucial witnesses and documents in the important case against Ante Gotovina and others that proved critical to the Tribunal's deliberations.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source