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first: 2008-08-08
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“The establishment last December of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals demonstrated that war crimes fugitives cannot escape justice. The Residual Mechanism will allow for the completion of those functions that will necessarily outlast the Tribunals themselves. Transfers of cases to national jurisdictions have been made possible because States have further developed their judicial and investigative capacities. Programmes such as the joint European and ICTY training project for national prosecutors and young professionals are welcome efforts to help build such long-term capacity. Again, we applaud the Tribunals' work thus far, and we urge them to make the most efficient use of available resources.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“It puts perpetrators of mass atrocities on notice that they will be held accountable for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. We expect all United Nations Member States to take the steps necessary to bring to justice those indicted by the Tribunals. We welcome the steady progress made by the ICTY and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in increasing efficiency. We urge both Tribunals to strive to complete their work at the earliest possible date. We are mindful of the importance of doing so without sacrificing the high standards of a fair trial. We urge the Presidents, and the Judges who act as managers of the courtrooms, to take every measure to ensure that trials and appeals are both expeditious and fair. These Tribunals and their predecessors have had genuine historic impact.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“I greatly thank Presidents Robinson and Kahn and Prosecutors Brammertz and Jallow for their briefings today. I congratulate Judge Kahn on her new appointment and thank Judge Byron for his valuable service. The Council has opened this debate on a day when Ratko Mladie is in The Hague. His capture, arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) is a milestone on the path to justice and reconciliation. We commend the Government of Serbia for apprehending Mr. Mladic', and we welcome President Tadie's statement about his country's commitment to apprehending the final ICTY fugitive, Goran Hadzie. Mladie's capture means that he will now have to answer to victims for his alleged crimes, including the genocide at Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in 1995.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“Resolution 1977 (2011) urges the Committee to actively engage in dialogue with States on implementing resolution 1540 (2004), and we are coordinating with the Group of Experts to conduct a country visit to the United States in September 2011. We look forward to the Committee's recommendations regarding working methods, modality and structure to maximize the Committee's efficiency and effectiveness, and we strongly support appointing a coordination and leadership position on the Group of Experts, which would help coordinate the overall activities of the Committee. We support the efforts and overall direction of these three committees. Under the capable leadership of the Chairmen, the Council's counter-terrorism efforts will guide and reinforce Member States' actions to deter terrorism and proliferation efforts by non-State actors.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“They, along with the Secretariat, have worked diligently to implement the latest round of reforms. I also thank the Monitoring Team for its important role. The United States welcomes the Security Council's recent adoption of resolution 1977 (2011), which extends the mandate of the Committee 11-3390] established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for 10 years. Let me thank Ambassador Sangqu, the Secretariat and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs for their work that led to resolution 1977 (2011), as well as for their continuing efforts to fully implement resolution 1540 (2004). The United States will continue its commitment to the work of the Committee under its new long-term mandate, and in that regard we are pleased to announce that we will make a contribution of $3 million for the 1540 Committee's work.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“She has performed an important role in facilitating the flow of information among petitioners, Member States and the Committee, and her reports to the Committee have provided valuable information. We look forward to continuing to work with her to further enhance the integrity of the sanctions regime. In June, the Council will review the 1267 regime and renew the mandates of the Monitoring Team and the Ombudsperson. We hope that other members will join us in considering a range of reforms to tailor the regime to the unique threats posed by Al-Qaida and the Taliban. In addition, we will continue to push for more robust implementation of existing sanctions by all Member States in order to make global sanctions more effective. Let me thank Ambassador Wittig and his team for doing excellent work since he took over as Chairman in January.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“For over 11 years, the sanctions regime under resolution 1267 (1999) has been one of the United Nations most effective counter-terrorism tools and a symbol of international consensus against the ongoing threats posed by Al-Qaida and the Taliban. The death of Osama bin Laden must not slow the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 ( 1999). The Committee should update its sanctions list regularly to reflect the changing nature of the terrorist threat. The United States welcomes the significant enhancements to the regime's listing and de-listing processes, most notably the review of every name on the consolidated list and the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsperson to ensure that de-listing procedures are fair and transparent. Over the past several months, we have worked very closely with the 1267 Ombudsperson.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Whether in the Horn of Africa, the Sahel, South-East Asia or South Asia, CTED has proven itself by bringing together local officials from the region to identify practical solutions to common counter-terrorism challenges. We are particularly pleased with how resolution 1963 (2010) has helped align the Council's counter- terrorism framework with the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. We support the emphasis on addressing the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism and on reminding all that respect for human rights and the rule of law is an essential part of a successful counter-terrorism effort. We also need to stress the critical role that local communities and civil society can play in our collective efforts to prevent and combat terrorism.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“For the United States, the United Nations is a key partner in the collective effort to combat and prevent terrorism. I thank Ambassador Puri for his exceptional guidance of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) during his first five months as its Chairman. He has fostered greater efficiency in the work of the CTC and has worked closely with Mike Smith, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), to keep the general membership up to date on the Committee's activities through open meetings. The CTC and CTED made great strides in 2010. We applaud CTED's increased focus on developing innovative regional capacity- building workshops.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Allow me to join my colleagues in thanking the Chairmen for their briefings. Their dedicated leadership is central to the effectiveness of the Council's three counter- terrorism-related committees. This meeting of the Council takes place at a critical juncture in our collective counter-terrorism efforts, with the death of Osama bin Laden earlier this month and the tenth anniversary of 11 September 2001 approaching. Bin Laden's death is the most significant blow yet to AI-Qaida's leadership, but it does not mark the end of Al-Qaida or of terrorism. We know that much work remains. Our partnerships have put unprecedented pressure on Al-Qaida. The United States will actively pursue its bilateral and multilateral counter-terrorism efforts, including efforts at the United Nations.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“We call on all remaining countries to contribute to stability in the region by welcoming Kosovo into the international community through formal recognition.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“In conclusion, I hope we will all take heart from the great promise shown by this young country in its three years of independence. We have been particularly struck by the dynamic and engaged youth, who will forge so much of Kosovo's future - young men and women of all backgrounds who are working to deepen civil society, build up democratic institutions, expand economic opportunity and promote the rule of law. The United States remains committed to a stable, prosperous, multi-ethnic and democratic Kosovo that is at peace with its neighbours. We continue to fully support the EU-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. We hope that it will lead to practical solutions to the continuing challenges of daily life for the people of Kosovo. Seventy-five countries have now recognized Kosovo.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“EULEX has already begun a follow-on investigation to those conducted earlier by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. As others have said, nothing in relation to the report's allegations would prevent EULEX from undertaking this task. Kosovo law and the EU joint action on EULEX explicitly provide for EULEX to investigate and prosecute serious crimes, and to do so independently. Some assert that all investigations into war crimes in the ex-Yugoslav realm have taken place under Security Council auspices. That is incorrect. Many cases have been and still are being handled in domestic courts in the region, in Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“We have also witnessed the obstruction of the census in northern Kosovo and repeated efforts to block international assistance projects. All of these actions come at the expense of the people in the north, and none of these actions should be tolerated. Thirdly, we welcome EULEX'S decision to investigate the serious allegations in the report by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. EULEX has the jurisdiction and mandate to investigate and prosecute the types of criminal activity alleged in the report. We welcome Kosovo and Albania pledges to cooperate fully with the EULEX investigation. The United States, as a EULEX-participating State, supports the Mission's activities. We are evaluating how we can best support the investigation.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“The overall security situation in Kosovo has been relatively calm. We are encouraged by reports of increased engagement with Kosovo institutions by minority communities, including Kosovo Serbs. But we remain deeply concerned by the actions of the so- called parallel structures in northern Kosovo, which answer to the Government of Serbia. These parallel structures obstruct progress and freeze the unacceptable conditions in the north. The international community, along with the Government of Kosovo, must ensure that Kosovo has a country-wide police and judicial system that serves and protects all communities and defends their members' rights to lead safe, secure and productive lives. We still witness threats of violence and acts of intimidation directed at ordinary citizens and at the Kosovo Government and international authorities.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“Secondly, Kosovo's institutions deserve the strong support of the Council and all parties present today as they work to extend the rule of law throughout Kosovo, including the north. The European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) plays an important role in assisting Kosovo institutions develop a professional police force and judiciary, in line with European Union (EU) standards. NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR) and EULEX continue to work with Kosovo border police to prepare Kosovo for full control of its southern border, and the Kosovo border police have assumed responsibility for additional controls along the Macedonia border. In recognition of the Kosovo police's professional standards, KFOR has continued to transfer responsibility for protecting Serbian Orthodox Church sites to them without incident.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“The new Kosovo Government was constituted shortly after our last Security Council meeting on this subject (see S/PV.6483). It has the most robust, top-level, multi- ethnic representation the country has ever known. We are hopeful that the new Government will refocus Kosovo's energies on political and economic reforms to improve citizens' lives and further integrate Kosovo into the international community. We also welcome the agreement between the governing coalition and leading opposition parties that followed the 30 March Constitutional Court ruling, which led to a peaceful transition of power from President Pacolli to President Jahjaga. We look forward to working with her and the new Government as they complete the important electoral reforms that were central to that agreement.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“I would like to welcome Foreign Minister Jeremie back to the Security Council. I would also like to welcome Foreign Minister Hoxhaj to the Council today and to congratulate him on assuming his new position. I also thank Special Representative Zannier for his briefing and for his service on behalf of the international community. Let me begin by congratulating the people of Kosovo on the election of President Jahjaga, the first woman to hold Kosovo's presidency and the first female head of State in the Balkan region. Her election is historic and heartening. I will focus on three key points today. First, Kosovo has once again demonstrated the resilience of its young, multi-ethnic democratic institutions, even in the face of political challenges.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“We urge the Sri Lankan Government to respond constructively to the report. Accountability and reconciliation are inextricably linked. It is in Sri Lanka's interest to take concrete steps to promote justice, accountability, human rights and reconciliation. We have a window of opportunity to translate recent Security Council cooperation on civilian protection into lasting improvements in our response to crises. We must seize it for all of our sakes, and for the sake of the innocent men, women and children who rely on our collective action to defend them.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“In Darfur, the humanitarian community's efforts to gain regular access to those in need are being stifled by Government restrictions on movement, particularly in areas where the Sudanese Armed Forces are engaged in hostilities or aerial bombardment. We must redouble our efforts to end such obstructions to humanitarian access and hold those responsible for these obstructions accountable. Finally, accountability remains essential to ensuring an effective, transparent process of reconciliation after the guns have gone silent. The recent report from the Panel of Experts created to advise the Secretary-General on Sri Lanka alleges several violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in the final stages of the conflict, which may have resulted in the deaths of up to 40,000 civilians.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“We must continue to learn from experience and provide better support to missions, including doing more to address sexual and gender- based violence. In difficult environments such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations has developed mission-wide protection strategies, including establishing community liaison assistance and joint protection teams to better protect civilians. We welcome those efforts. Secondly, we must continue to facilitate humanitarian access into areas of armed conflict. Humanitarian personnel around the world all too often work in insecure conditions and lack access to vulnerable populations. There are increasing reports of attempts to intimidate humanitarian workers, impede their movement and even target them directly.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“First, on the role of peacekeeping, consider the recent crisis in Cote d'Ivoire. The Security Council consistently responded to escalating violence there by urging the United Nations peacekeeping force to fully implement its mandate to protect civilians under threat of attack, culminating in resolution 1975 (2011). The United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire responded robustly to neutralize the threat of heavy weapons. We know that those actions saved many lives, based on the substantial weapons caches discovered in and around Abidjan. We have seen progress, led by Member States in concert with the Secretariat, to improve the tools, guidance and resources to help United Nations missions identify and address the threats to populations in conflict zones.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“NATO makes every effort to avoid civilian casualties. In Syria we are concerned about the continued reports of gratuitous violence against unarmed demonstrators. We therefore welcome the mission by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to investigate alleged violations of international human rights law. We call on the Syrian Government to allow journalists and human rights monitors to independently verify events on the ground, including reports of indiscriminate attacks on populated areas by Syrian forces. We have seen real progress in efforts to protect civilians, but in Darfur and elsewhere we still face serious challenges. Let me highlight three key areas where the Council plays a crucial role: improving peacekeeping missions, assuring humanitarian access in armed conflict and ensuring accountability.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“That new resolution (resolution 1973 (2011)) followed up on the unanimous Council vote on resolution 1970 (2011) to refer the situation in Libya to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Resolution 1970 (2011) underscored the importance that the international community attaches to assuring that those responsible for widespread, systematic attacks against the Libyan people are held accountable. The international community must remain united in the commitment to protecting civilians and civilian- populated areas under threat of attack, to ending violence against the Libyan people and to defending the universal rights we all share. The NATO coalition operates within the mandate of resolution 1973 (2011) to enforce the arms embargo and the no-fly zone and to conduct a civilian protection mission.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“Just weeks later, the world witnessed the extraordinary and ongoing courage of people in nations across North Africa and the Middle East who found their voices and were demanding to be heard. Many have taken to the streets to exercise their rights of expression despite, in some cases, brutal attempts at repression. On 17 March, the Council acted decisively to protect innocent civilians in Libya (see S/PV.6498). Responding to the Libyan people and the Arab League, the Security Council authorized the use of all necessary measures to protect civilians and civilian areas targeted by Colonel Al-Qadhafi, his intelligence and security forces and his mercenaries.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Amos, Under-Secretary-General Le Roy and Assistant Secretary-General Simonovie for their valuable remarks today. Let me begin by commending the work of the United Nations and the brave local and international United Nations staff, from peacekeepers to humanitarian workers, who risk their lives to help protect civilians in harm's way. We should not underestimate the challenges they face. All too many regimes are still willing to use ruthless and indiscriminate force in populated areas, and some deliberately target civilians, humanitarian workers and journalists. Last November the Council debated how to promote and improve methods to protect civilians (see S/PV.6427).”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“We encourage Bosnian authorities to build on that progress and further advance stability in the region by creating an institutional mechanism for such cooperation. We welcome the EU's decision to enhance its representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also welcome the contributions of the European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which remain necessary for maintaining stability, in particular given the difficult political situation. The United States is fully committed to the Dayton Accords and fully supportive of the High Representative. We remain hopeful that the elected leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina will forge a consensus around defence, constitutional and other reforms necessary to peace and stability, and ultimately for EU and NATO integration.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“Hate speech, including deeply troubling denials of the Srebrenica genocide, severely undermines trust and has led to increased tension between citizens and their political representatives. All groups have the right to address their grievances, but calls for secession and territorial reorganization are unrealistic and destabilizing. They serve only to deepen ethnic mistrust and division. Fourthly, let me again emphasize the importance of Bosnia and Herzegovina's continued cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. The country's law enforcement and judicial collaboration with regional partners to apprehend suspected war criminals across borders is a step forward.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“The political stalemate impedes progress on crucial reforms that are a first step towards membership in the EU and NATO. Bosnia and Herzegovina's leaders must assemble a strong coalition Government that is capable of making the necessary reforms, or risk seeing Bosnia and Herzegovina fall behind on the path to integration. Progress is possible if politicians are prepared to set aside narrow ethnic and personal political agendas and work towards common goals. The increased coordination among members of the tripartite presidency provides us with optimism that this can happen. Thirdly, the United States remains concerned about divisive and chauvinistic rhetoric.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“And they will have a chilling effect on the Republika Srpska's ability to attract much needed foreign investment, complicating the already difficult road to economic recovery. The High Representative has our complete support in condemning these unwarranted and unlawful challenges to his authority. He will likewise have our full support in steps he takes to uphold Dayton and defend and preserve Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We are in the process of considering our own measures in support of Dayton and Bosnian State institutions, should they become necessary. Secondly, we are extremely concerned about the absence of a State-level Government more than seven months after the general elections.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“First, the United States would like to reiterate our full support for the authority of the High Representative under the Dayton Accords. His authority has been repeatedly affirmed in numerous Security Council resolutions. We agree that the recent conclusions adopted by the Republika Srpska National Assembly present a fundamental challenge to the Dayton Accords and constitute the most serious of a disturbing pattern of actions by the Republika Srpska in violation of the Agreement. These actions raise serious questions about the Republika Srpska's commitment to the rule of law and to Bosnia and Herzegovina's path to membership in the European Union (EU). They represent a setback to progress made on the 5+2 agenda towards closing the Office of the High Representative.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“More than 15 years ago, the international community came together with Bosnia and Herzegovina's leaders to end the terrible conflict and forge a blueprint for the way forward. The hard work in Dayton, Ohio, paved the way for the lasting peace from which Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to benefit. But today the foundations of that historic Agreement are being challenged, threatening to undercut many of the gains that the country has achieved since Dayton. The United States urges the parties to make every effort to work together across ethnic and party lines to maintain peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and throughout the region. Let me make four points in reaction to Ambassador Inzko's report (see S/2011/283).”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“I would like to welcome High Representative Inzko back to the Security Council and to thank him for his comprehensive briefing and for his service on behalf of the international community. Let me also acknowledge the dedicated service of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Security Council, Which demonstrates its commitment to playing a strong, responsible role in the international community. Bosnia and Herzegovina's term on the Council has also demonstrated that cooperation and consensus among the leaders of its constituent groups is possible, even on complicated matters of international peace and security. This, in turn, gives us hope that those leaders can find ways to work together to overcome their internal political difficulties.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“We now look to Iran to show the international community that it has decided to address the international community's serious concerns about its troubling nuclear activities. Our goal remains to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. We remain committed to working closely with our partners in this Council and the international community towards that goal.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“A few weeks ago, my Government hosted the Panel in Washington, DC, for a series of consultations. We encourage other Member States to take similar steps and do what they can to fully support the Panel's efforts. Finally, let me reiterate my Government's commitment to a diplomatic solution. We met with Iran a little more than a month ago with a sincere intent to start a process of meaningful and constructive engagement between the P5+1 and Iran. The P5+1 came to the meeting without preconditions and with specific, practical proposals aimed at building confidence. We made every effort to secure agreement. We had hoped to have a detailed, constructive discussion about those ideas, but instead Iran presented unacceptable preconditions. Iran's performance in Istanbul was deeply disappointing.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“Recent press reports of other potential violations, such as the Iranian weapons seized on the MV Victoria, underline the continuing need for a high level of vigilance on the part of all Member States. In addition to the important role played by Member States, the 1737 Committee and the Panel of 3 Experts are critical to better implementation and enforcement of the Iran sanctions regime. The United States thanks the Panel for its efforts in the few months that it has been operational. That group has started strongly. We have been impressed by its hard work. The 1737 Committee should be prepared to act quickly to implement the recommendations of the Panel and to take additional steps, in line with its programme of work, to tighten sanctions enforcement.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“This conclusion is cause for grave concern to this Council and the international community at large. Secondly, it is absolutely critical that all Member States continue to take the necessary steps to fully and robustly implement resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1929 (2010). This includes taking the necessary steps domestically to ensure effective implementation. It also includes submitting national implementation reports and cooperating fully with the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) and the Panel of Experts. In this regard, we welcome Nigeria's excellent example of enforcing these measures, including its recent seizure of an Iranian shipment of arms and related materiel and its cooperation with the Committee and Panel in investigating that violation.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“Most troubling, the Director General has stated that Iran has once again refused to discuss the possible military dimensions to its nuclear programme, including credible reports of Iranian efforts to develop a nuclear warhead - an issue that Iran incorrectly asserts is closed. The report details Iran's many ongoing failures to cooperate with the Agency's investigation and its violations of international nuclear obligations, including its failure to suspend enrichment-related activities and its work on heavy water-related projects. After a careful presentation of the facts, the Director General concludes that the Agency is unable to provide credible assurance about the absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities in Iran, and therefore is unable to conclude that all nuclear material in Iran is in peaceful activities.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“I thank Ambassador Osorio for his briefing today and for his leadership over the past three months. It has now been more than nine months since the Council adopted its sixth resolution on Iran, and its fourth to impose sanctions in response to Iran's 11-27294 continued refusal to comply with its international nuclear obligations. Unfortunately, once again, when it comes to Iran's actions, little has changed since the Council met three months ago. Let me make three key points. First, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) continues to report Iran's ongoing violation of its Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Security Council and IAEA safeguards obligations.”
2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source
“Insurgents, on the other hand, are responsible for at least 75 per cent of civilian casualties, and they use innocent civilians as human shields, extort them for support, take them as hostages and tax their harvests. We believe that this year holds great promise for Afghanistan and the wider region. We are committed to continued support for the Government and the people of Afghanistan as they move beyond the current conflict towards a brighter future. Finally, the United States supports the extension of the UNAMA mandate for a further 12 months and thanks the German Mission for its leadership of these negotiations.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“Pakistan has legitimate concerns that the Afghan Government must acknowledge, but Pakistan also has important responsibilities, including taking firm action to prevent the Afghan Taliban from using Pakistani territory as a safe haven to continue its insurgency. Pressure from Pakistan will help push the Taliban towards the negotiating table and away from Al-Qaida. Let me also comment briefly on recent civilian casualties. Our principal goal remains to protect the Afghan people. We deeply regret the unintended injury or death of any civilian in the course of military action. The United States and international forces have made extraordinary efforts to reduce civilian casualties and have seen some success, although there is more work to be done.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“We fully support this Afghan effort. We also applaud UNAMA's efforts to support the High Peace Council through the Salaam Support Group. Over the past two years, the Government of Afghanistan and the international community have laid out clear conditions for insurgents who wish to abandon the fight and rejoin Afghan society. They must renounce violence, cut all ties with Al-Qaida and abide by the Afghan Constitution, including its provisions protecting the rights of women and minorities. Insurgents who choose the path of peace will find a willing partner in the United States. Reconciliation will require the support of Afghanistan's neighbours, including, most importantly, Pakistan.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“The security and governance gains produced by the Afghan and international military and civilian surges have, as Secretary Clinton put it, created an opportunity to get serious about a responsible reconciliation process led by Afghans and supported by intense regional diplomacy and strong United States backing. Under Afghan leadership and ownership, important efforts are already under way to begin a national discussion on reconciliation. President Karzai has formed the High Peace Council, which includes representatives from across Afghanistan. Council leaders are holding meetings in key provinces throughout the country with tribal leaders, civil society, including women, and villagers to hear their hopes and concerns. They are working to form local councils to begin engaging the insurgents and the broader community.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“We look forward to having the United Nations continue its partnership with the different branches of the Afghan Government as they carry out their respective functions under Afghan law, including the electoral reform process. 11-2662] Thirdly, as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton noted in her remarks at the Asia Society last month, the year 2011 will see the confluence of three surges: a joint Afghan and international military offensive against Al-Qaida and the Taliban; a civilian campaign to bolster the Afghan Government, economy and civil society; and an intensified diplomatic push to bring the Afghan conflict to an end and chart a new and secure future for the region.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“Secondly, we welcome the conclusion of last year's legislative elections with the 26 January inauguration of the Wolesi Jirga. The Secretary- General has concluded that despite significant flaws in the elections, Afghanistan's electoral institutions performed admirably under extremely challenging circumstances. We concur. We understand that the Special Court has begun a recount of elections in several provinces. We remain concerned about any actions that could undermine the integrity of the electoral process, and we urge all Afghan institutions to act within their clearly defined areas of competence, in accordance with the relevant Afghan laws and the Constitution.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“That decision will be based on a thorough assessment of conditions on the ground performed jointly by the Afghan Government and ISAF in the months since Lisbon. The transition process will be gradual and will further bolter Afghan capacity. Although this transition will largely be security- focused, it will also have an important civilian role. We are pleased that the report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/l20*) identifies several areas where the United Nations can play a valuable role in this process, including mediation, conflict resolution, human rights, Afghan capacity-building and supporting Afghan coordination of international assistance. We encourage continued strong cooperation between UNAMA and ISAF as the transition gets under way.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“The transition to an Afghan security lead, the beginning of United States troop reductions in July, and the ongoing efforts to establish a new United States-Afghanistan strategic partnership declaration are all important aspects of restoring Afghan ownership. Let me touch on three issues this morning. First, the process of transferring security responsibility to the Afghan National Security Forces is beginning. At their 11 March meeting in Brussels, the defence ministers of States members of NATO and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) endorsed the recommendations of the joint Afghan-NATO Inteqal Board to begin the transition to Afghan-led security responsibility. In the coming days, we expect that President Karzai will announce which areas of Afghanistan will first undergo this transition.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“We welcome Special Representative De Mistura back to the Council and thank him for his briefing today. We commend his strong leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I hope that he will convey our deep appreciation to the Mission's staff for the work that they do on behalf of all of us to help build a stronger Afghanistan. Also, we wish to extend a special welcome to Ambassador Tanin and thank him for addressing the Council once again. I wish to underscore our support for strengthening Afghan leadership and sovereignty, which Ambassador Tanin discussed earlier.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“We commend UNMIK's efforts to facilitate the work of the Reconstruction Implementation Commission. We also welcome the efforts of the European Union facilitator for the protection of religious and cultural heritage and call on other members to aid in these and similar efforts. The United States recently allocated $1.4 million for cultural preservation and restoration projects throughout Kosovo. Let me reiterate the commitment of the United States to a stable, prosperous and democratic Kosovo that enjoys genuine cooperation with Serbia and the Balkan region.”
2011-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6483 (2011) · source
“We welcome the declared support of the Governments of Kosovo and Albania for such an investigation. We do not believe that an ad hoc United Nations mechanism is necessary or appropriate in the light of the EULEX mandate. l l-23 603 This brings me to my third point. The process of reconciliation must continue in order to maintain peace and stability in the Balkans. We were encouraged that voluntary returns increased in 2010, with nearly twice as many Kosovo Serbs returning as compared to 2009. We would also note that NATO's Kosovo Force continues to transfer protective responsibilities for Serbian Orthodox properties to the Kosovo police without incident. The protection, and support for, the religious and cultural heritage of all of Kosovo's communities is critical to reconciliation efforts.”
2011-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6483 (2011) · source