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1. “The protection of civilians is now specifically included in half of the mandates of current peacekeeping operations, and is the core mandate of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations Children's Fund and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The United States shares the view that we must stand ready to help to promote the safety and security of the dedicated humanitarian workers who attempt to provide relief for civilian populations throughout the world. As we all know, there is a lack of humanitarian access in many areas of conflict, which should be urgently addressed. The situation in Gaza gives us all pause, as we contemplate how the conduct of hostilities and violence in both Gaza and southern Israel impacts the civilian population.”

   2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source

2. “I too would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Holmes for his briefing. I would also like to thank him and his staff for their work to update the aide-memoire on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The United States shares the concerns of the international community with regard to the vulnerability of civilians who find themselves in the midst of conflict through no choice or fault of their own. Women and children are particularly vulnerable in those situations. While the need for the protection of civilians is clear, how to achieve that goal is one of our most pressing collective challenges. The primary responsibility for protecting civilians lies with all the parties to an armed conflict. The United Nations also has an important role.”

   2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source

3. “We appreciate the professional and balanced work of the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and we urge the Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions Committee to respond to the serious sanctions violations that the Group has recently documented, particularly with respect to financial networks tied to illegal mineral exploitation. MONUC cannot work in a vacuum. All parties must adhere to the political process and abide by previous agreements, if MONUC is to carry out its work. The international community and all concerned parties must commit to doing what we can to support a lasting peace for the people of the Great Lakes region. We greatly appreciate MONUC's continued efforts to protect civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo under the most difficult of circumstances.”

   2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6055 (2008) · source

4. “While these discussions are still at an early stage, we hope that they, together with the complete implementation of the Nairobi Communique and the Goma Peace Agreement, will pave the way for lasting stability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The United States also supports the adoption of the draft Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions resolution, which will be before the Council later this morning. Improved enforcement of the measures listed in that draft resolution should be another element in our strategy to foster stability.”

   2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6055 (2008) · source

5. “We urge all parties to deal with the primary causes of instability in the East, including the continuing presence of the Forces democratiques de la liberation du Rwanda (FDLR) and the continued provocation of Laurent Nkunda and the Congres national pour la defense du peuple (CNDP). We welcome the direct personal involvement of the Secretary-General in bringing regional leaders together in Nairobi last month. We give our full support to the peace talks led by United Nations Special Envoy Obasanjo. We hope that ongoing direct discussion between the representatives of the Congolese Government and the CNDP will produce concrete results.”

   2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6055 (2008) · source

6. “First, I would like to welcome Foreign Minister De Gucht, Foreign Minister Thambwe and Permanent Representative Nsengimana to the Council today. The United States remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We therefore welcome the unanimous adoption of the Security Council resolution renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) for another year. In implementing this mandate, we believe it crucial that MONUC recognizes limitations and prioritizes tasks. We urge MONUC to focus its efforts in particular on the protection of displaced and vulnerable civilians and the establishment of humanitarian zones, in keeping with the MONUC disengagement plan.”

   2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6055 (2008) · source

7. “We look forward to working with Council members to complete the task of establishing a residual mechanism that ensures that no war criminal from these conflicts enjoys impunity and that ensures the Tribunals' legacy while allowing for their efficient and successful closure. Finally, we would like once again to thank the Presidents, Prosecutors, judges, registrars and staff of the Tribunals for their good work and for their efforts to end impunity for these crimes.”

   2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source

8. “We urge the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia to continue to work closely with the ICTY and their Governments to fulfil all of their responsibilities relative to the Tribunal. In addition, we urge the national authorities in the region to work closely with each other so as to enhance information-sharing, to facilitate the transfer of war crimes proceedings between States, as appropriate, and to consider revisions to laws so as to allow the extradition of nationals charged with war crimes. The United States thanks Ambassador Grauls and the Belgian delegation for their work as Chair of the Informal Working Group on criminal tribunals.”

   2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source

9. “We urge Kenya to act immediately on the Tribunal's recommendations and take additional steps to deny Kabuga access to his networks of support. Concerning the ICTY, we applaud Serbia for the arrest and transfer of Radovan Karadzic. The remaining fugitives, Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic, must also be apprehended, and we call on Serbian authorities to do everything in their power to locate and arrest these individuals. A resolution of their cases is critical for stability and reconciliation in the Balkans. We also wish to stress the importance of all countries fully cooperating with the ICTY, and we note with concern Prosecutor Brammertz's report that the prosecution has not yet received key documents for the Gotovina trial, despite some encouraging steps taken by the Croatian Government.”

   2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source

10. “It must be clear to them and to those who support them that such a strategy will not succeed. Accordingly, the United States urges the international community to work diligently towards securing the arrest of the 15 individuals indicted by the ICTY and ICTR who remain at large. We also call on States to fulfil their legal obligations to cooperate fully with the Tribunals. We are encouraged by recent cooperation between the ICTR and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in tracking fugitives, but greater cooperation is needed. We are troubled, however, by the lack of urgency of the Kenyan Government to act on reports that ICTR fugitive and alleged genocide financier Felicien Kabuga continues to have links to Kenya.”

    2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source

11. “We urge the Tribunals to continue to implement their completion strategies in order to fulfil their ultimate mandate of bringing to justice those responsible for crimes in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. We note the difficulties that the ICTR faces in transferring the cases of indictees to national jurisdictions and we urge the international community to reaffirm its commitment to strengthening the domestic judicial capacity of Rwanda. We commend the domestic prosecutorial and judicial efforts to ensure accountability for crimes committed in the Balkan wars, which is critical to the long-term stability of the region. We want to stress once again that the fugitive indictees must be brought to justice. We cannot allow individuals who have been indicted by the ICTY and ICTR to enjoy impunity simply because they outlast the Tribunals.”

    2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source

12. “My delegation welcomes Presidents Robinson and Byron and Prosecutors Brammertz and Jallow to the Council today and thanks them for their continued work to fight impunity. We congratulate Judge Robsinson on his election as President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). We would also like to commend the judges, prosecutors and staff of the ICTY and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their diligence and dedication to the work of the Tribunals. The United States recognizes the many accomplishments of the Tribunals and we acknowledge in particular the recent arrests of Radovan Karadzic and Stojan Zupljanin and the commencement of proceedings in their cases.”

    2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6041 (2008) · source

13. “In order to achieve true progress, Bosnian political leaders will need to translate the agreement into concrete actions, including finding a legally viable solution for protecting Brcko district's status under the terms of the final award. Finally, the United States remains fully committed to supporting the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who continue to strive to stabilize their country, implement reform, implement the terms of the Dayton Agreement and help their country claim its rightful place within the Euro-Atlantic community.”

    2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source

14. “The United States firmly supports the Peace Implementation Council's decision to continue the High Representative's mandate until the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina fully meet the five objectives and two conditions specified in February. We believe that the 8 November agreement among several major political parties is a welcome development that offers an opportunity to break this destructive cycle and to make progress towards meeting the outstanding objectives. That initiative represents the kind of constructive approach and spirit of compromise that are required for Bosnia to continue to move forward.”

    2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source

15. “Those officials will continue to have our full support as they carry out their important work to implement the Dayton Agreement and to advance Bosnia and Herzegovina's Euro- Atlantic agenda. We join the High Representative in rejecting rhetoric or actions that undermine the Dayton Agreement, call into question the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina or promote unilateral changes to the constituent structure of the country. To reiterate the statement of support for the High Representative that my delegation made when the Council made last May, the role of the High Representative is critical in implementing the Dayton Agreement and ensuring that Bosnia and Herzegovina completes its transition to a secure and stable multi-ethnic State.”

    2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source

16. “We have seen a sharp rise in divisive nationalist rhetoric; we have seen State-level institutions, which are required for the country to make further progress towards the EU and NATO, attacked and undermined; and we have witnessed disturbing attempts to roll back previously successful reforms of the past 13 years - the very reforms that have led the EU and NATO to open their doors to Bosnia's eventual membership. The Republika Srpska Government's recent effort to seek criminal charges against local and international officials who are performing their professional obligations is unacceptable and outrageous and raises troubling questions about Republika Srpska's commitment to the rule of law.”

    2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source

17. “We welcome the positive developments that the High Representative has identified since his last report, particularly with regard to the objectives set by the Peace Implementation Council last February. In particular, we commend the work of the High Representative and his staff to facilitate progress in meeting the five objectives and two conditions to enable closure of the Office of the High Representative. We share, however, the serious concerns that the High Representative has raised with regard to political developments that have impeded further progress on those objectives.”

    2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source

18. “I, too, would like to welcome High Representative Lajeak back to the Council today. We thank him for his comprehensive report and applaud his work as High Representative. I would also like to welcome Mr. Nikola Spirie, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to the Council today. The United States welcomes the progress that Bosnia and Herzegovina has made in recent years, particularly the signing of the Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union (EU). My country has devoted considerable attention and resources to helping stabilize Bosnia and Herzegovina since the conflict of the 1990s, and we are committed to helping the Bosnian people achieve a peaceful and prosperous future.”

    2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source

19. “We continue to urge Chad and the Sudan to immediately cease support for opposing rebel groups in the region and implement the Dakar agreements and previous accords. We call on all parties to respect the rights of civilian populations in eastern Chad and in the Sudan. 08-63132”

    2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source

20. “We continue to support a follow-on mission to succeed the current United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) and the European Union-led military force in Chad and the Central African Republic (EUFOR), whose mandates are set to expire in March 2009. We believe their activities are critical to the security of vulnerable populations and humanitarian workers and applaud the sacrifices made by MINURCAT and EUFOR personnel. We note that the Governments of Chad and the Sudan are making efforts to normalize relations. We support the Chad-Sudan contact group and the Government of the Libyan Arab J amahiriya facilitating these efforts. However, much more progress is needed.”

    2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source

21. “We are deeply disturbed that the Government of the Sudan continues to harass international non- governmental organizations operating in Darfur and impedes their work. The Government of the Sudan must fully support humanitarian programmes designed to address the safety of populations made vulnerable by the ongoing conflict. The United States also expresses grave concern regarding the situation of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Chad. We urge the Government of Chad to maintain the integrity of the refugee and IDP camps in eastern Chad, prevent the recruitment of refugees by armed groups and expedite the deployment of Chadian gendarmes to refugee and IDP camps in eastern Chad.”

    2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source

22. “Hijackings, kidnappings and break-ins have forced some non-governmental organizations to suspend work in the region. The United States joins others in urging the Government of the Sudan to prevent such attacks, to honour its promises of ceasefire, to adhere to monitoring mechanisms and to fulfil its responsibility to protect civilian populations and humanitarian relief workers. The United States places a high value on humanitarian assistance and humanitarian programmes designed to improve the protection of civilians and prevent gender-based violence in Darfur. Since 2004, the United States has contributed more than $3 billion for humanitarian programmes in the Sudan and eastern Chad.”

    2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source

23. “I too would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Holmes for his briefing today. I would also like to express the deep gratitude of the United States for the work of the United Nations humanitarian workers and representatives of non-governmental organizations that are helping vulnerable populations in the Sudan and Chad. I shall make a few comments on the Sudan. Both the Under-Secretary-General and the Secretary- General, in his 17 October report (S/2008/659), paint a grim picture of the situation there. Despite the 2007 joint communique and multiple promises of ceasefire, military operations and banditry against civilians and aid workers in the Sudan are on the rise. Since January, 230,000 civilians have been forced to flee Violence, and violence against aid workers in the first eight months of 2008 surpassed the totals in 2007.”

    2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source

24. “The United Nations Security Council sanctions committee is able to designate those who impede the peace process, constitute a threat to stability in Darfur and the region, commit violations of international humanitarian or human rights law or other atrocities, violate the arms embargo or are responsible for offensive military overflights. The United States urges the sanctions committee to use responsibly the tools at its disposal in order to prevent further violence in Darfur. We encourage members of the sanctions committee to allow for meaningful follow-up to the recommendations of the Panel of Experts on the Sudan, and we urge the Council to request briefings from the Permanent Representatives of the Sudan and Chad.”

    2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source

25. “Our previous actions with respect to the terrible crimes being committed in the Sudan should leave no doubt about the strength of our commitments. The international community has not ignored the atrocities and massive human suffering that has occurred during the ongoing conflict in Darfur, which the United States has declared to be a genocide. The United States has domestically designated, and thus barred from the United States financial system, seven individuals and multiple entities for conduct or financing related to the conflict in Darfur.”

    2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source

26. “Thirdly, we note with interest the announcement by the Government of the Sudan of a unilateral ceasefire in Darfur and its recognition that such a ceasefire should have a monitoring mechanism to enforce it. However, we are deeply disappointed by the continued violence in Darfur, including attacks by rebel movements and the Sudanese armed forces. A viable and lasting ceasefire is a vital step towards establishing peace in Darfur and in the region as a whole. Fourthly, the United States remains steadfastly committed to promoting the rule of law and helping to bring violators of international humanitarian law to justice, and it will continue to take a leadership role in righting those wrongs. We applaud efforts to identify and bring to justice any persons perpetrating crimes against the people of the Sudan.”

    2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source

27. “I would like to thank Prosecutor Moreno-Ocampo for his briefing and for keeping the Council informed of developments on the Sudan. Today I would like to make four points. First, the United States expresses its grave concerns over the situation in the Sudan, in particular in Darfur. The humanitarian situation remains dire, and attacks on civilians by both Government of the Sudan forces and rebel groups alike continue. Secondly, we support the Darfur peace process efforts of the Joint African Union-United Nations Chief Mediator Bassole. Our primary and immediate goal is to see measurable improvement of the situation on the ground for the people of Darfur, not mere declarations or promises.”

    2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source

28. “We will continue to work alongside the Government of Kosovo and all the people of Kosovo to create a safe, secure and prosperous future for all ethnic groups in Kosovo. We are also committed to our relations with Serbia, and we share the aspirations of Minister Jeremie for Serbia's European future. We will work to promote that future for Serbia, Kosovo and all countries in the Western Balkans.”

    2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source

29. “The deployment of EULEX under the mandate specified in the EU Joint Action of 4 February will ensure a unified customs regime and a single police chain of command. It will help address the problem of parallel institutions that currently hinders economic and political development. The United States will have an active role in EULEX, with United States police officers, judges and prosecutors working alongside their European counterparts throughout Kosovo. We urge all stakeholders, especially the Governments of Serbia and Kosovo, to ensure that EULEX is deployed without delay. Minister Jeremie has raised several concerns. My Government is committed to ensuring that Kosovo Serbs enjoy full rights and privileges in Kosovo.”

    2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source

30. “We have heard today that the Government of Serbia also welcomes the deployment of EULEX on the territory of Kosovo. 08-6204] The United States underscores the importance of respecting Kosovo's sovereignty and territorial integrity. In this context, we welcome the commitment of the Secretary-General to consult and coordinate continuously with Kosovo authorities on the implementation of these interim arrangements. The Secretary-General's decision will accelerate the transfer of UNMIK's residual rule of law responsibilities to EULEX throughout Kosovo. Of course, the Government of Kosovo has a major and complementary responsibility for exercising functions related to the rule of law in the country.”

    2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source

31. “We encourage Kosovo's leaders to build on their previous efforts to develop multi-ethnic institutions and to fully implement the Ahtisaari Plan. It is appropriate that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) should adapt its role in response to changed realities in Kosovo. We welcome the Secretary-General's decision to accelerate the reconfiguration of UNMIK to allow for the deployment of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) throughout Kosovo. The Secretary-General's report calls for certain interim arrangements related to UNMIK cooperation with Belgrade pending full deployment of EULEX, the so-called six-point plan. Kosovo's leaders made clear in their 18 November statement that they reject the six points but that the Republic of Kosovo welcomes and will facilitate the deployment of EULEX.”

    2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source

32. “Kosovo's independence is irreversible. The Secretary-General's report (S/2008/692) notes the changed reality in Kosovo and highlights the progress made - the adoption of a modern and progressive constitution that ensures the rights of all ethnic groups; the establishment of institutions of governance, including a Ministry for Foreign Affairs; steps to provide for Kosovo's basic security needs through the establishment of a civilian-controlled security force; and the issuance of Kosovo passports. Real challenges remain, however, with regard to inter-ethnic relations, although the Secretary-General's report makes clear that inter-ethnic violence remains low. For that, my Government commends the stewardship of the Government of Kosovo.”

    2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source

33. “I would like to welcome Foreign Minister Jeremie and Foreign Minister Hyseni to the Council today and thank them for sharing their perspectives on the situation in Kosovo. I would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zannier for his remarks today. The United States commends Mr. Zannier's service to the international community. Fifty-two countries from around the world have now recognized Kosovo as a sovereign and independent State, and more are expected to do so in the coming months. In the nine months since its declaration of independence, the Republic of Kosovo has established the framework for a stable, multi-ethnic democracy. It is realizing the vision set forth in the comprehensive status proposal of United Nations Special Envoy and now-Nobel Peace Prize laureate Martti Ahtisaari.”

    2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source

34. “Secondly, we would like to reiterate what the Secretary-General has observed: there is no military solution to the conflict in the East. In this context, we welcome the recent talks between the Governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. We also strongly welcome the appointment of President Obasanjo as the Secretary-General's Special Envoy. We support him fully and we urge that all parties cooperate fully with him within the framework of previous existing agreements.”

    2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source

35. “We appreciate the work that MONUC is doing under the most difficult of circumstances to restore stability to the East and to protect the estimated quarter of a million civilians who have been displaced since intensive fighting began in late August. We urge Member States and the United Nations to take concrete measures to ensure the rapid deployment of these additional forces to MONUC. I would like to note that through the Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance programme (ACOTA), the United States is supporting all African units deployed in MONUC with equipment and training, and the United States is prepared to support other African elements deploying to enhance the current force structure. It is imperative that all Member States support the efforts of MONUC and Special Representative Doss to restore stability in the East.”

    2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source

36. “I too would like to thank Special Representative Doss for his comments and Belgian Foreign Minister De Gucht for his contribution today. I would also like to welcome the distinguished representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The United States is deeply concerned about the recent fighting in Eastern Congo, which has caused considerable human suffering and which has seriously threatened to further destabilize the region. I would like to make only a couple of comments in the Chamber today and to reserve the rest of my comments and questions for consultations. I think it is important to make two points. First, we welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 1843 (2008) with its authorization for additional forces to deploy to the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC).”

    2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source

37. “The United States also condemns the acts of piracy that we have seen in recent months. We also strongly support renewing the authorities in resolution 1816 (2008) to combat piracy and will work with other members of the Council to that end. It is obvious from this week's news that piracy is a growing problem and that the authorities under resolution 1816 (2008) must not be allowed to lapse for even a day. Finally, we would like to support the European Union initiative to combat piracy and NATO's proposal to assist with escorting world food shipments in the interim.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

38. “We believe that the admirable performance of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), including its key role in facilitating continued humanitarian deliveries to Somalia, proves that peacekeeping forces can play an invaluable role in the country, even in the absence of a multinational force. It is crucial that the international community be prepared to support AMISOM. with all the tools at its disposal so that Somalis will continue to receive food. We have listened carefully to the representative of the African Union and we believe that we must consider all options at our disposal, including the mechanism of a United Nations peacekeeping operation, if a multinational force cannot be generated. With that in mind, we believe that it is prudent to have contingency planning for every scenario.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

39. “We are encouraged by the signing on 26 October of the cessation of armed confrontation agreement, as well as an agreement to form a unity government between the Transitional Federal Government and the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia. However, this political progress is being threatened by the deteriorating security situation. The international community must take immediate steps to stabilize the situation so that the political process can continue. The United States notes with appreciation the Secretariat's concept brief for an international stabilization force.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

40. “In paragraph 103 of the report of the Secretary- General on Somalia (S/2008/709), dated 17 November 2008, the Secretary-General states that "the international community's strategy for addressing the multiple threats to regional stability that emanate from Somalia [should] be coherent". We could not agree more. The Council cannot take a piecemeal approach to dealing with these problems. The problem of piracy off the coast of Somalia is a key example. Although we may be tempted to address piracy as a discrete issue, it is a direct result of the lack of rule of law and desperate economic conditions on the ground. Likewise, the political situation, security situation and humanitarian situation are closely interrelated.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

41. “I would like to thank the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Zenenga, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Permanent Representative of the African Union and the Permanent Representative of Somalia for their briefings today. The United States reiterates its support for the Djibouti dialogue process under the leadership of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ould Abdallah, and the process outlined by the Transitional 08-6107] Federal Charter. We call on all Somali stakeholders, including the leadership of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG), to engage constructively in this process in the interests of establishing lasting peace, stability and effective governance in Somalia.”

    2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source

42. “The five convicted Cuban spies have received numerous, lengthy visits from eligible family members. However, not all applicants who seek such visits are eligible for visas. According to State Department visa reports, relatives of the five have been issued visas on more than 100 occasions for visitation purposes.”

    2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source

43. “The panel affirmed the sentences of the other two defendants, including the life sentence of the defendant convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the Brothers to the Rescue shootdown. The five convicted Cuban spies are serving sentences in federal institutions throughout the United States. They are held among and have the same privileges available to them as the general prison population. Under Federal Bureau of Prisons provisions, inmates are allowed visits by immediately family members and other approved relatives, friends and associates with pre-established relationships, as well as their attorneys and Cuban consular officials. All prospective visitors other than immediate family members may be subject to background check and approval by the institution's staff.”

    2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source

44. “The defendants continue to take advantage of their rights as guaranteed under the United States Constitution. Millions of Cubans on the island have been waiting for a half- century for the rights that these defendants were afforded in the United States. On 4 June 2008, a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit decided on all remaining issues raised by the defendants. The Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of all five defendants, holding that all of the legal arguments challenging their convictions were without merit and that sufficient evidence supported each conviction. The panel vacated sentences for three of the five defendants and remanded their cases so that new sentences could be imposed.”

    2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source

45. “In the case of the five Cubans accused of spying, the facts of the case help to address the misrepresentations issued by the Cuban Government and others in relation to that case. The five Cubans were tried in United States federal court and received all guarantees of due process provided under the United States Constitution. They were ultimately convicted for being unregistered agents of the Cuban Government. Three of the defendants were also convicted of attempting to obtain non-public national defence information, and one was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder. In fact, the defendants 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 Government-funded legal assistance.”

    2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source

46. “Posada also remains under investigation for past activities. In the meantime, Posada remains subject to the order of removal issued by the immigration judge and is without legal status in the United States. He is also subject to an order of supervision from the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which imposes certain restrictions on Posada, including reporting and monitoring requirements. In sum, the United States continues to be engaged in an ongoing series of actions, consistent with our legal requirements and due process with respect to Posada. A reference was also made to five Cubans who are incarcerated in the United States.”

    2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source

47. “Specifically, at the time the immigration judge ordered Posada removed, the immigration judge also determined that Posada could not be removed to either Cuba or Venezuela as it was more likely than not that he would be tortured if he were so transferred. As a matter of United States immigration law, the United States is not in a position to remove Posada to either country. Moreover, the United States sought and obtained a criminal indictment charging Posada with violations of our immigration laws. Although the federal district court handling that case dismissed the indictment, the United States appealed the decision and, on 14 August 2008, a federal appeals court agreed with the Government and reversed the district court decision. The case now goes back to the trial court for further proceedings.”

    2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source

48. “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. The immigration judge who handled the removal proceedings ordered that Posada be removed from the United States on 27 September 2005. That order remains in effect. The United States has been seeking ways to implement it consistent with the terms of the order and United States regulations that implement the obligations of the United States under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.”

    2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source

49. “Contrary to the statements that the Council has heard again this morning, the United States has taken a number of actions with respect to the Luis Posada Carriles case. In taking these steps, the United States has acted consistent with international law as well as with our domestic legal framework that provides for due process and various constitutional safeguards. As with democracies around the world that follow the rule of law, these safeguards provide that an individual cannot be brought for trial or extradited unless sufficient evidence has been established that he has committed the offence charged. In the United States, this standard is described as "probable cause". Let me give the Council a brief overview of the steps the United States has taken with respect to Posada within this legal framework.”

    2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source

50. “The workshops were provided to assist States in South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa and the Caucasus. The three Committees constitute an important Security Council contribution to the United Nations counter-terrorism strategy. We are committed to working with them and other counter-terrorism bodies in a concerted effort to confront and stop those involved in terrorist activities.”

    2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source