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“Members of the Council have before them document S/2010/643, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, France, Gabon, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1961 (2010).”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6454 (2010) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.25 am. 15”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank Ms. Wallstrom very much for the comments she has just made, for spending time with us and listening to our views and for her commitment to this issue. The representative of the Russian Federation has requested the floor.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I shall now invite Mr. Peter Schwaiger, Deputy Head of the delegation of the European Union to the United Nations.”
2010-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We must remain vigilant and address future challenges together more consistently. We still have far more to do to save the lives of civilians in conflict zones. The situations differ from conflict to conflict, but all civilian victims are innocent and they should all be sheltered by the rule of law and the rules of war.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“The primary responsibility for ensuring accountability lies with States, but the international community must be prepared to take action against those who violate international humanitarian law, including through the imposition of sanctions, such as the freezing of assets, the banning of international travel or restricting the flow of goods and arms. We must help Governments create, maintain and operate credible national courts, where possible, and support international and hybrid tribunals, when necessary, to end impunity. The International Criminal Court plays a key role in bringing perpetrators of the worst atrocities to justice. We understand far better than we did a decade ago what protecting civilians in armed conflict truly entails. We are developing more tools and mechanisms to implement lessons that have been painfully learned.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“We are encouraged by the work of the informal Expert Group on the Protection of Civilians. We call for its focus to expand to consider cross- cutting protection concerns and to monitor progress on the benchmarks and indicators being developed by the Secretary-General. We also welcome the updated aide- memoire of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, which will be useful in Council discussions. Fourthly, we must hold accountable groups and individuals that flagrantly violate the laws of war, including those who use rape and sexual violence as a weapon of war.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“Nevertheless, better planning, preparedness and policies are needed to support the missions' efforts to reduce the vulnerabilities of innocents in conflict zones. Secondly, we should increase our ability to provide peacekeepers and humanitarian organizations with the knowledge, training and resources needed to fulfil their protection mandates, including protection against sexual and gender-based violence. Many peacekeeping missions and humanitarian organizations struggle due to inadequate resources and insufficient communication with local communities. The United States is proud to play a leading role in developing peacekeeping capacity, particularly with regard to military and police programmes. Thirdly, we must ensure that the Council is not being selective in its application of protection principles.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“Those groups continue to inflict unspeakable crimes on innocents. In some cases, they actively use religious establishments, hospitals and neighbourhoods to launch rocket and mortar attacks and compromise the protection of civilians in such areas. The United States hopes that we can work together towards improvements in four key areas. First, we must continue our efforts to better tailor peacekeeping mandates to adequately address situation-specific challenges on the ground. That includes laying out a clear hierarchy of tasks so that peacekeepers can understand the priorities. The Secretary-General's report notes the progress that the Council has made in mandating civilian protection in peacekeeping missions.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“Women and girls in particular face constant threats of rape and sexual abuse, and the number of refugees and internally displaced persons has only grown larger since last year. All too often humanitarian workers themselves are the targets of attack by warring parties and terrorists. Such intimidation and violence is appalling and unacceptable. While eight United Nations peacekeeping missions are now mandated to protect civilians from physical violence, many civilians suffer not only from indiscriminate attacks but from attacks directed at them deliberately. The United States calls for more concrete actions to hold accountable those who attack humanitarian and peacekeeping personnel. We must also pursue accountability in places where insurgents and terrorists hide among civilian populations and turn communities into battlefields.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“We applaud the Organization's recent development of mission-wide protection strategies in Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Sudan. We urge that those strategies be implemented, and we look forward to the expansion of similar approaches to other United Nations missions. Despite those notable achievements, we are still reminded every day of how far we have to go. We are deeply concerned by the trends outlined in the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/579), especially the seemingly ceaseless unlawful targeting of civilians, including women, children, humanitarian workers and journalists. Children are still being forcibly recruited to become soldiers.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“We have seen the impact the United Nations and its partners have made in such places as Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, Haiti, Liberia, Sierra Leone, the Sudan, Timor-Leste and other countries shaken by armed conflict. The United Nations and regional organization partners have also played an important preventive and mediation role in countries such as Guinea and Kenya. The progress of the United Nations is the result of years of hard work at Headquarters and in the field. Resolution 1894 (2009) was a landmark in the global effort to better protect civilians in conflict zones. So, too, is this year's report from the General Assembly's Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (A/64/ 19). Both documents called for mission-wide planning, better predeployment training and stronger protection strategies.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“Let me thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important debate and for your leadership on the presidential statement that we adopted today (S/PRST/2010/25). Let me also thank Under-Secretaries-General Amos and Le Roy, High Commissioner Pillay and the Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Daccord, for their valuable briefings and their dedication to protecting civilians. Today we commend the work of the United Nations and the hundreds of thousands of brave peacekeepers and humanitarian workers who put their lives at risk to protect civilians living in harm's way. We recognize the importance of the collective efforts by the political, peacekeeping, human rights, humanitarian and development components of the United Nations to ensure proper protection from the horrors of war.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“They were convicted on numerous charges, including acting in the United States as agents of a foreign Power without making the required notification, conspiring to do so and conspiring to defraud the United States concerning its governmental functions and rights. In addition, three were convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage related to the covert penetration of United States military facilities, and one was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder. The defendants have never denied that they were covert agents of the Cuban regime. The defendants have made full use of their extensive due process rights, benefiting from their vast procedural protections and the provision of United States Government-funded legal assistance. The five convicted Cuban spies are serving sentences in federal institutions throughout the United States.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“On 8 April 2009, new criminal charges were brought against Posada in that case, accusing him of lying to United States Government officials about his involvement in terrorist bombings that took place in Havana in 1997. Trial in that case is presently scheduled to commence in January 2011. In sum, with respect to Posada, the United States continues to be engaged in an ongoing series of actions consistent with our legal requirements and due process. In the case of the five Cubans accused of spying, the facts of the case negate the misrepresentations issued by the Cuban Government and others in relation to it. The Cuban five were tried in United States federal court and were accorded all guarantees of due process provided under the United States Constitution.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Contrary to the statements the Council has heard, the United States has taken a number of actions with respect to Luis Posada Carriles. The actions of the United States are consistent with international law as well as with our domestic legal framework, which provides for due process and various constitutional safeguards. I would like to give the Council a brief overview of the steps the United States has taken with respect to Posada within our legal framework. Posada entered the United States illegally in early 2005. Posada was detained by immigration authorities in the United States on 17 May 2005, and he was, in accordance with United States law, placed in removal proceedings. This order remains in effect. Moreover, the United States sought and obtained a criminal indictment charging Posada with Violations of our immigration laws.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Under the capable leadership of the three current Chairs, United Nations counter-terrorism efforts will guide and reinforce Member States' actions to deter terrorism, including the threats posed by Al-Qaida, its affiliated groups and the Taliban, as well as proliferation efforts by non-State actors.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“We are preparing to provide a financial contribution to the 1540 Committee through existing United Nations official development assistance funding mechanisms. We hope that this will help facilitate and motivate cooperation among other assistance providers. The United States supports a lengthy, perhaps indefinite, continuation of the 1540 Committee to allow for long-term strategic implementation and resourcing. Such a mandate would include a periodic review of the Committee's mandate and work methods, as well as a sunset provision requiring the Committee to cease operations when the Security Council determines that it has met all its objectives. We are pleased with the direction steered by the three Committees.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The United States views the Committee's activities over the past six years as a landmark effort to gain strong political support for the broad obligations created by that resolution, the success of which is noted in resolution 1887 (2009), adopted during the 2009 Security Council summit (see S/PV.6191), the 2009 comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2004) and the work plan for this year's Nuclear Security Summit. Resolution 1540 (2004) is not only a crucial instrument in the international counter-terrorism regime; it is also a vital piece on the international non- proliferation landscape. The United States is pleased with the efforts of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs and its recent workshops in Croatia and Viet Nam, which we co-sponsored.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Let me thank Ambassador Mayr-Harting and his team, as well as the Secretariat, for their tremendous efforts. They have worked steadfastly to implement these reforms, and we are truly grateful for their work. I also thank the 1267 Monitoring Team for its important role in preparing narrative summaries of the reasons for listing each entry and proposing recommendations for improving the Committee's work. Finally, let join my colleagues in thanking Ambassador Heller for leading the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) this past year.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The United States will continue to work through the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) to recommend the addition and removal of names on the sanctions list to ensure that the list keeps pace with the changing threat. We must now focus on ensuring that countries are implementing the financial, arms and travel sanctions against those on the list. The United States welcomes the significant enhancements to the regime's listing and de-listing processes outlined in resolutions 1735 (2006), 1822 (2008) and 1904 (2009). We remain confident that the establishment of an independent Ombudsman for the regime will help ensure that the de-listing procedures are fair and transparent. We welcome Kimberly Prost's appointment as the Committee's first Ombudsperson, and we look forward to working with her.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Finally, consistent with the emphasis that this Council placed on prevention issues in its September presidential statement on terrorism (S/PRST/2010/ 19), CTED should devote more attention to dialogue with countries on the issues addressed in resolution 1624 (2005) that relate to softer approaches to counter- terrorism. The CTC and CTED have made great strides in 2010, and we look forward to working with our partners to ensure that their efforts remain practical, focused and innovative. Over the past 11 years, the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime 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.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Ambassador has Apakan fostered greater efficiency in the CTC's work and worked with Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Director Mike Smith to keep the general membership up to date on the Committee's activities through open meetings on such topics as international legal cooperation and maritime security. As the Council begins to look at the renewal of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) mandate, which the United States strongly supports, CTED should intensify its regional and thematic approach to its work. It should also continue to develop regional capacity- and network-building initiatives in the Horn of Africa, South Asia and the Sahel.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The United States remains committed to reaching out and forging international coalitions, based on mutual interests and respect, to combat terrorism and prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction to terrorists. Working with our partners to strengthen the ability of the United Nations to help address those threats continues to be a key priority of my Government. To achieve that goal, we must continue to maximize the effectiveness, transparency and relevance of the Council's counter-terrorism-related subsidiary bodies. Let me thank Ambassador Apakan for an exceptional job guiding the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) during his tenure as Chair.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Let me, too, thank the Chairmen for their briefings. Their dedicated leadership is central to the effectiveness of the Council's three counter-terrorism-related committees. I would especially like to thank the Chairmen for their recommendations, which merit serious consideration. The importance of this work and the broader international effort to combat terrorism was underscored by the recent foiled plot involving the explosives-laden parcels flown out of Yemen that were tracked down in the United Kingdom and Dubai. That event and other attempts earlier this year are harsh reminders of the global nature of the terrorist threat.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Similarly, we will continue to support the aspirations of Serbia and all the countries of the Western Balkans to achieve their goals for European and Euro-Atlantic integration.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“We strongly condemn acts and threats of violence, including those reported against ethnic Serbs in northern Kosovo that are intended to intimidate those who would engage with Kosovo's legitimate institutions. Such attacks exacerbate divisions and undermine security. We welcome the support by EULEX of the Kosovo police's efforts to improve respect for the rule of law in northern Kosovo and we call on authorities in Pristina and Belgrade to support and contribute to those efforts. The United States will continue to support Kosovo as it works to build a stable, prosperous and democratic country that is at peace with its neighbours and more and more integrated into the Euro-Atlantic community.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“Authorities in Kosovo and Serbia must work together to promote commercial activity in the telecommunications and energy sectors while respecting Kosovo law to meet the genuine needs of Kosovo's communities. Further, the North Atlantic Council's recent decision to continue downsizing the Kosovo Force (KFOR) reflects improvements in the security situation and the professionalism of Kosovo's security forces. The two Governments' cooperative approach to the installation of the Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church last month in Peje further contributed to security and stability, in keeping with the shared responsibility to protect and preserve the vital role of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo. That brings me to my third and final point. As the report (S/2010/562) makes clear, many challenges remain in northern Kosovo.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“Kosovo's continued cooperation with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) is critical here. Kosovo's entry into the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank last year and, we hope, its eventual entry into other regional and multilateral institutions, such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, will help promote reforms that ultimately benefit the people of Kosovo. We encourage all of our fellow Member States to support Kosovo's full participation in international forums, including the Central European Free Trade Agreement. We also support the Government of Kosovo's efforts to responsibly enforce its laws, including recent measures taken by the Kosovo Telecommunications Regulatory Authority.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“We stand ready to support Kosovo's efforts to administer the elections in a manner that lets all of the people of Kosovo exercise their right to vote. Now is the time for all citizens of Kosovo, regardless of their ethnic background, to make their voices heard in the democratic process. We regret that the Government of Serbia has missed the opportunity to play a constructive role in the process and has not encouraged Kosovo Serb participation. The Kosovo Serb community can only be disadvantaged by this decision. Strong economic growth rooted in the rule of law is key to ensuring the long-term prosperity and security of the Balkans. We encourage Kosovo to create the conditions needed for sustainable, private sector-led growth by aggressively pursuing judicial reforms and tackling crime and corruption.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“We call upon States that have not already done so to help contribute to stability in the region by welcoming Kosovo into the international community through formal recognition. Secondly, we must support the Government of Kosovo in its efforts to build a multi-ethnic and unified democratic State governed by the rule of law, accountable to all of its citizens and fully integrated into the international community. Kosovo has already made strides in increasing overall security, building a culture of inclusive democracy and strengthening the rule of law, but a great deal more remains to be done. The United States looks forward to free, fair and peaceful general elections in December as Kosovo builds on its encouraging track record in developing a vibrant multiparty democracy.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“For this reason, the United States welcomed the consensus General Assembly resolution 64/298, adopted on 9 September, which points to a new era of pragmatic, neighbourly relations between Serbia and Kosovo as they embark on their respective paths towards a Euro- Atlantic future. We welcome and support the European Union-facilitated dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. It will help both countries improve the quality of life for their citizens and increase security and stability in the region. Let us be clear. This dialogue is not about Kosovo's status or territorial integrity. Kosovo is a sovereign, independent State and its borders are inviolable. Seventy-one countries have now recognized Kosovo.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“I would like to welcome Foreign Minister Jeremie of Serbia and Acting Foreign Minister Citaku of Kosovo to the Council and to thank them for their comments. Let me also thank Special Representative Zannier for his briefing and his service. I have three points to make today. First, as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently said in Pristina, the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice turned the page on questions of Kosovo's status. In the words of the Court, "the declaration of independence of 17 February 2008 did not violate general international law". The International Court of Justice opinion also stated that the declaration was not in violation of resolution 1244 (1999). It is now time to move ahead.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source
“We look forward to continued reforms as the country's citizens and elected leaders assume full responsibility for their future, eventually leading to Bosnia and Herzegovina's full membership in the European Union and NATO.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“Following the formation of Governments, we expect Bosnia and Herzegovina's leaders to make decisive progress on the outstanding elements of the 5+2 agenda for transition from the Office of the High Representative to an EU Special Representative. We look forward to constitutional and other reforms necessary for the country to present a credible application for EU candidacy. We also note that the EU's presence - the European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR) - continues to contribute to a safe and secure environment. It should be maintained. We support renewal of the EUFOR mandate, which the Council is currently discussing, and the continuation of a credible EU military presence. The United States remains fully committed to the framework established by the Dayton Agreement.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“Such attitudes undermine respect for the rule of law, impede reconciliation and hinder inter-ethnic cooperation. We expect Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet all of its obligations towards the Tribunal, and we expect it to take seriously its commitment to implementing its domestic war crimes strategy. Thirdly, let me affirm United States support for the Office of the High Representative and the use of executive powers when necessary. Numerous Security Council resolutions have affirmed the High Representative's Bonn powers and affirmative responsibility to exercise them to ensure peace, stability and compliance with the Dayton Peace Agreement. All parties are required to respect and implement the High Representative's decisions.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“The United States further appreciates Bosnia and Herzegovina's assumption of significantly increased responsibilities in the international community, including its service on the Security Council and its important contributions to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. Secondly, we share High Representative Inzko's concerns about what he describes as a deteriorating political climate. Election campaigning is no excuse for provocative and divisive political rhetoric. Leaders need to work together across ethnic and party lines. The United States is concerned about the expressions of public support by some politicians for war criminals indicted or convicted by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. We also condemn denials of the Srebrenica genocide, which are simply indefensible.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“Let me make three points in addressing the High Representative's report (see S/2010/575, annex). First, the United States welcomes Bosnia and Herzegovina's recent achievements. International observers consider the 3 October general elections generally free and fair. We look forward to the formation of Governments that can make progress on the pressing reform agenda. We also welcome Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress towards meeting the conditions for European Union (EU) visa liberalization, which will spur economic development and open the door to greater regional integration.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“Still, as the High Representative has indicated, much more work needs to be done for the country to fully realize its Euro-Atlantic future. To move ahead with the closure of the Office of the High Representative, the objectives set by the Peace Implementation Council's Steering Board on State and defence property issues must be met, together with the rest of the 5+2 conditions. The defence property issue also prevents Bosnia and Herzegovina from reaping the benefits of its NATO Membership Action Plan. Constitutional reforms are also urgently needed to address basic human rights concerns, make Government more responsive to its people, and help meet the requirements for Euro-Atlantic integration. These decisions cannot be imposed from the outside, but the United States will remain engaged and we will help however we can.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by welcoming His Excellency Mr. Nebojsa Radmanovie, the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and thanking him for his comments. Let me also welcome High Representative Inzko back to the Council and thank him for his comprehensive briefing and service in support of the Dayton Peace Agreement. Fifteen years ago this month, a Peace Agreement was initialled in Dayton, Ohio, that helped end a terrible war and established a framework for a lasting peace. The United States made a commitment back then to help Bosnia and Herzegovina achieve peace and prosperity. We stand by that commitment today. We are optimistic that Bosnia and Herzegovina can develop into a strong, stable democracy that respects the interests of all its citizens. The Bosnian people have made enormous strides in the past 15 years.”
2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source
“General Afzal mentioned the challenges posed by the upcoming elections, and as we prepare to discuss renewal of the Mission's mandate in September, we would appreciate his perspective on any particular challenges he anticipates in supporting these elections.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“We remain grateful that they have answered the call to protect the vulnerable and promote a more peaceful world. If I may, I have a couple of specific questions. One is to General Cruz of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). We remain concerned about the incidents of sexual and gender-based violence within internally displaced persons settlements and wonder what steps MINUSTAH could take to address this scourge further. Also, given the historic ties between my country and Liberia, we are particularly aware of the enormous contribution of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) to Liberia's stability.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“We ask for their continued leadership in employing all the tools and resources at their disposal to make their missions successful. My Government believes that success includes retaining the trust, respect and confidence of the host population in whose midst peacekeepers are deployed. The United States therefore welcomes the steps that the commanders have taken to address issues of conduct and discipline. We urge all commanders to be stalwart in carrying out the policy of zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. On a distinct but related note, we were gratified by the launch this week of guidelines for integrating a gender perspective into the work of the military in United Nations peacekeeping operations. We thank the generals for their professionalism, dedication and courage.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“The United States has been engaged and will continue engaging intensively on fragile peace processes where key United Nations peacekeeping missions are deployed. We are concurrently exploring ways to enhance our support to the work of the Peacebuilding Commission. Fourthly, we stress the importance of ongoing institutional reform and of strengthening not only the United Nations but also regional organizations' capacity to plan, deploy, manage, evaluate and successfully complete peacekeeping operations. The United States is committed to following through on these commitments and has made strengthening United Nations peacekeeping one of our top priorities at the United Nations. The insights of the Force Commanders here today are most helpful to us as we consider renewing mission mandates and establishing new missions.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“Also, we believe it essential to strengthen the body of guidance and training available to United Nations peacekeeping missions, particularly regarding when to use conciliatory or confrontational tactics in the face of threats to civilians or United Nations personnel, obstacles to freedom of movement, or direct challenges to the implementation of mandates. Civilian personnel also need enhanced guidance, training and support for the implementation of peacemaking and peacebuilding tasks central to successful exit strategies. We urge the Secretariat, Member States, troop-contributing countries and the Council to continue to work together toward these goals. Thirdly, we also made clear in our statement that peacekeeping operations must be accompanied by - and not a substitute for - critical peacemaking and peacebuilding efforts.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“We stand ready to provide expertise as needed to enhance United Nations missions. Further, there is ample scope for the Secretariat to improve the administrative and logistics support it provides to United Nations peacekeeping forces. We thus welcome the General Assembly's recent positive response to key elements of the global field support strategy, which we hope will make early deployment and ongoing support faster and more efficient. Secondly, in addition to addressing mandate and means, the United States believes it vital to continue to improve the performance of United Nations peacekeeping missions. This Council is improving its ability to measure progress in the implementation of complex mandates through the use of benchmarks tailored to each conflict and reviewed periodically for their viability, but we can do better.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“First, we committed to providing peacekeeping operations with credible and achievable mandates. The United States believes that mandates and means must be better aligned and that we must be realistic about what we can achieve. The Council committed to ensuring that missions have the resources and capabilities needed to effectively implement mandates. That is why we must keep on our collective agenda the need to address chronic shortages of enabling capabilities, including transport, helicopter, engineering and medical units. We also need to increase the pool of well-trained, well-equipped and highly disciplined troops and police available for peacekeeping operations. Through the United States Global Peace Operations Initiative, the United States continues to provide training and equipment for potential peacekeepers.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this very informative and useful debate. Let me also thank Under-Secretary- General Le Roy for his introductory remarks and the Force Commanders for their briefings. I would also like to commend Lieutenant General Obiakor for his service and wish him well in his future endeavours. My delegation welcomes all the Force Commanders here today and, on behalf of the United States, offers our deep appreciation for their service. We recognize the tremendous sacrifices they and their troops make. They deserve our full support. In its presidential statement of August 2009 (S/PRST/2009/24), the Council recommitted itself to improving the overall performance of peacekeeping and to addressing the challenges it faces today.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“Efforts to promote stability have been hindered by threats of violence against those who seek to participate in legitimate institutions of Kosovo's Government. We strongly condemn the death threats targeting judges appointed to the Mitrovica District Court and intimidation directed at Kosovo Serbs who work with Kosovo's institutions. We call on all parties to take firm steps to halt incitement to violence. Let me reiterate our hope that Kosovo and Serbia will use the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice as an opportunity to work together to resolve technical issues that can improve the daily lives of their citizens. Further, we welcome the European Union's efforts to assist both countries in realizing their European perspective.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“In addition, there has been progress in returns and the reintegration of returnees supported by municipal authorities and the central Government with the protection of the Kosovo Police and KFOR. But as the Secretary-General has pointed out, the absence of reconciliation continues to threaten unrest. For example, some returning ethnic Serb families have experienced harassment and attacks. My Government regrets the loss of life and injuries that accompanied the opening of the civil service centre in northern Mitrovica last month, and we urge that those responsible for these criminal acts be held accountable. The centre has remained open and it continues to provide necessary services to those most in need in the local community.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source