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lines on the record: 233
first: 2009-06-26
most recent: 2013-08-28
sittings or episodes: 36
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“The complexities of the situations that Blue Helmets encounter demand a constant effort to improve the functioning of the peacekeeping system. At the moment, we face two main challenges. The first challenge is ensuring that peacekeeping generates a truly sustainable peace. In the current financial climate, there will always be pressure to do less or to draw down earlier. However, especially in times of straitened means, we must break the cycle of violence and establish the basis for long-term peace. Renewed attention must be given to early peacebuilding and the promotion of political solutions to conflict. The second challenge is making our troops on the ground more effective. Our performance can and should be constantly improved.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“First and foremost, echoing my Government's note issued early this morning, I would like to express my country's condemnation and regret regarding the terrible attack against the United Nations in Abuja. We express our condolences to the families of the victims, to the people and Government of Nigeria and, through the Secretary-General, to the whole United Nations family. Brazil supports a firm condemnation by the Security Council of this outrageous act. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing this morning. 11-4815] I commend your delegation, Mr. President, for promoting today's debate and for the thoughtful concept note that you have provided (S/2011/496, annex). As one of the largest contributors to peacekeeping today, India is particularly well placed to lead a discussion on the future of these operations.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“When organized crime or drug trafficking threaten international peace and security, the Council may have a role to play in accordance with its Charter responsibilities. In such cases, it must take into account the specificities and the need to cooperate with other relevant actors in order to address all relevant dimensions of the issue. It is our view that the Council's role ultimately must be to ensure support to national authorities so that they can better fulfil their responsibilities.”
2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source
“Coordinated action by the United Nations system, including by UNODC, the United Nations Development Programme and the other agencies, funds and programmes is more important than ever. Their work can help to prevent organized crime and drug trafficking from threatening international peace and security. Regional organizations can also play a crucial role, given their understanding of the specificities of each situation. In our own region, the establishment of the South American Council to Combat Drug Trafficking is an example of the promising avenues of cooperation that such organizations can foster. In that respect, Brazil welcomes the West Africa Coast Initiative's important contribution to fighting drug trafficking and organized crime in a critical region.”
2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source
“In particular, we cannot attempt to deal with them exclusively by using security-related tools. Repression alone is not enough for a long-term solution. Effectively combating the problem requires sustained attention to its underlying causes, which in many cases include the lack of development, high unemployment and economic difficulties. Brazil believes that efforts to support countries in the struggle against organized crime must be of a cooperative nature and fostered by the principle of shared responsibility, with a view to resolving all aspects of the problem. In that regard, we must work on the basis of the pertinent United Nations conventions. Moreover, it is imperative to recognize that addressing the world drug problem will require active engagement by the world's largest consumers of illicit drugs.”
2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source
“I also wish to thank Mr. Yury Fedotov for his detailed briefing. Drug trafficking and organized crime compromise the full enjoyment of human rights by millions of people around the world, including through their negative effects on economic and social development. The international community must continue to work towards a strong and coherent response to these transnational problems. We applaud the contributions of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and other relevant United Nations bodies to that response. Organized crime and drug trafficking are complex problems that manifest themselves differently in different parts of the world. There is no silver bullet that will resolve these issues. Facing them requires a case-by-case approach that takes due account of the multidimensional nature of transnational crime.”
2011-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6565 (2011) · source
“As we continue to deliberate on better ways to combat piracy, it will be necessary to maintain efforts towards the improvement of prosecution mechanisms, while at the same time focusing on the deeper issue of the underlying causes of piracy. We fully concur with the assertion of Mr. Lang's report that it is necessary to create socio-economic opportunities that can curtail the recruitment of pirates and to encourage alternatives that contribute constructively to the situation in Somalia. As Brazil has previously stated, a comprehensive strategy is required so as to combine repressive and punitive measures with preventive ones through initiatives on land that can help mitigate the problems at sea.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/360) being discussed today addresses an important component of that effort as it elaborates on the modalities for the creation of specialized Somali anti-piracy courts. Brazil gives particular attention to the issue of capacity-building for training and to the provision of adequate facilities for the tasks involved in the prosecutorial process. We also encourage Somali authorities to give due attention to the need for revision in its legislation on piracy, and to establish the necessary laws for efficient criminal and procedural foundations for prosecutions. Regarding the issue of extraterritorial Somali courts, the opinion of Somali authorities must be the guide to any action by the international community.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“We thank Under- Secretary-General Patricia O'Brien for her very informative briefing. Piracy is a serious scourge affecting the situation in Somalia. It has further aggravated the grave crisis in the country. The consequences of piracy extend far beyond Somalia's borders and threaten the stability of the entire region. Its material burden has reached alarming levels and has been surpassed only by the tragic human costs to those who face the horrors of kidnapping and death. The comprehensive report of Special Adviser Jack Lang (S/2011/30, annex) was a welcome contribution to the considerations of the international community on the issues. We welcome the fact that resolution 1976 (2011) incorporated many of the recommendations of that report.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6560 (2011) · source
“We warmly welcome the efforts of the African Union, under the leadership of President Mbeki, in favour of de-escalation. We commend the measures taken by UNMIS to support the negotiations and to strengthen its capacity to protect civilians in Abyei and Kadugli. There is only one way that both Northern and Southern Sudan can nurture a new reality of two stable and viable States living together side by side, in peace and cooperation. It is by dealing peacefully and transparently with both their bilateral and their respective internal issues. Both Northern and Southern Sudan enjoy great ethnic and cultural diversity, which needs to become an asset in a pluralistic and democratic political environment. Many Sudanese peoples have been able to coexist and cooperate peacefully for centuries.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“We are concerned as well over reports of insufficient assistant to southern returnees and of continuing mistreatment of the civilian population by the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA). Attacks and threats against United Nations peacekeepers, observers and civilian personnel are unacceptable. We condemn those acts and express concern about the safety of the personnel of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS). Brazil urges the parties to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) for securing peace in the Sudan. They cannot allow all the efforts put into making peace unravel in the final mile. It is imperative that leaders exert utmost restraint and redouble their efforts to reach a peaceful agreement on all outstanding issues.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Haile Menkerios, for his update of the situation on the ground in the Sudan and commend him for the latest developments. I also join previous speakers in extending a warm welcome to President Thabo Mbeki for participating in our deliberations today and in commending him for his efforts to promote the achievement of peace in the Sudan. Brazil welcomes the temporary agreement reached on Abyei and thanks the Prime Minister of Ethiopia for making available security resources for the implementation of the arrangement. I am also, therefore, very grateful to have had Ambassador Osman and Mr. Gatkuoth here with us this morning to discuss important developments. I thank them for their statements. The clashes in Southern Kordofan are to be deplored.”
2011-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6559 (2011) · source
“That is particularly relevant in the lives of younger generations. Brazil strongly believes that students, teachers and civil society as a whole must promote the relevance of judicial accountability as a necessary element of lasting peace.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“We agree that the Tribunals alone cannot bring peace and reconciliation to the region through judicial decisions. It takes time for true peace and reconciliation to lay their roots. The journey to peace and reconciliation does not necessarily need to wait for the results of the work of Tribunals such as the ICTR and the ICTY, but will never be complete without it. Brazil reiterates its understanding that the Tribunals had and will have an important impact on peace and reconciliation in the Balkans and the Great Lakes region by promoting the rule of law and judicial accountability and by helping those countries to achieve a more equal and just future. In that context, bringing the Tribunals closer to the communities most seriously affected by international crimes is crucial to ensuring the legacy of such institutions.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“The impact of the lack of adequate personnel on the work of the Tribunals should be dealt with as a priority matter by the relevant United Nations bodies. One of the main challenges of relying on ad hoc rather than permanent Tribunals becomes clear at a moment like this, when the institution has fulfilled most of its core functions, but important tasks - such as the trials of fugitives, supervision of the execution of sentences, witness protection and the preservation of documentation - remain. Thus, it is even more important that adequate attention be given to the remaining tasks of the international Tribunals. Brazil has actively participated in the establishment of the Residual Mechanism. We believe that such a Mechanism adds an element of certainty in the administration of justice that needs to be emphasized.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“The reports of both Tribunals inform us of the challenges that those institutions have faced over the years and about important achievements in the administration of justice. We are glad to note that the use of technology in a document-intensive context has allowed for a more efficient use of resources and personnel. All initiatives to expedite the proceedings, while fully respecting the rights of the accused, should be praised. The fulfilment of the completion strategies deserves the Security Council's attention and should receive the full support of the international community as a whole. Brazil is concerned by the issue of staff retention, as described in the reports. We agree that the Council should be attentive to the day-to-day routine of the Tribunals.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“I thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their informative briefings and reports (see S/2011/316 and S/2011/317). Brazil commends their efforts towards fulfilling the remaining judicial functions of those institutions in a timely manner. We also believe that the recent arrest of Ratko Mladie brings fresh air to the prospect of judicial accountability, which is encouraging to the victims of atrocities in the territory of the former Yugoslavia. I would like briefly to address two issues present in both reports: the completion strategy and the measures adopted so far, and staff retention.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“In response to the express wish of the Afghan Government and as requested by the Secretary-General, Brazil supports the extension of the mandate of UNAMA for a further 12 months.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“The creation of conditions for sustainable agriculture deserves full attention. Brazil is committed to strengthening its contribution to the stability and social and economic development of Afghanistan. We will soon open an embassy in Kabul. We have sent a mission to Afghanistan to identify areas for technical cooperation. In consultation with the Afghan Government, we have decided to develop a capacity-building project in the area of agro-ecological zoning for wheat and soybean crops, which we hope will help to advance sustainable agriculture in Afghanistan. Here in the Security Council, and through an enhanced bilateral presence in Kabul, Brazil stands ready to work with the Afghan people and Government towards a brighter future.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“We are particularly saddened by the recent increase in deaths among women and children. There is no military solution to this conflict. The Kabul process must be closely followed until transition to full Afghan leadership and responsibility is attained. The next few years offer a critical opportunity for donors to support Afghan priorities and commit to the principles on their effectiveness. Other important steps to move the Kabul process forward include UNAMA's continued support for the promotion of coherent planning and delivery of aid, based on the principle of Afghan ownership and leadership of aid coordination. We believe that enhancing productivity in agriculture is of particular importance in helping to lay the foundation for both peace and development in Afghanistan.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“Efforts to further regional cooperation are essential for the well-being of the Afghan people. In that regard, we welcome the instances of Afghanistan's increasing cooperation with its neighbours, such as the signing of the intergovernmental agreement and gas pipeline framework agreement, as well as the ratification of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement. Nevertheless, the security situation is still alarming. The human cost of the armed conflict in Afghanistan grew in 2010. Civilian deaths have been increasing each year. Although the majority of civilian casualties are caused by anti-Government forces, it is important that the International Security Assistance Force and other international forces continue to review their tactics and procedures in order to reduce civilian casualties even more.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“The tensions over the status of parliament, however, must be solved in a mature and institutional way. Efforts to create the foundations for sustainable peace through political dialogue must continue. It is only with the sincere involvement of all stakeholders that the remaining challenges will be overcome. In that sense, we welcome the latest peace and reintegration efforts by the Afghan Government, especially such initiatives as the High Peace Council and the Afghan Peace and Reintegration Programme. The fact that armed groups are increasingly joining the reintegration process is another positive trend that the international community should support. We commend the role being played by UNAMA in providing logistical assistance to the High Peace Council's missions throughout the country.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“I also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General de Mistura for his briefing and for his leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I warmly welcome Ambassador Tanin and thank him for his remarks on the priorities set by his Government. We took due consideration of Minister Zalmai Rassoul's letter to the Secretary-General (S/2011/118, annex). Brazil supports Afghanistan's aspirations for ownership in ongoing processes and for full sovereignty. The situation in Afghanistan has visibly improved over the past year. First and foremost, I wish to congratulate the Afghan people. I would also like to acknowledge the importance of the work of the Independent Election Commission and the Electoral 11-2662] Complaints Commission, which acted in a commendable way throughout the electoral process.”
2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source
“The establishment of the support office in Kuwait and the acquisition of the Alpha compound have helped to reduce the deficit of international staff in UNAMA, although the vacancy rate remains high. We encourage the Secretary-General and the Special Representative of the Secretary- General to continue their efforts in support of UNAMA's ability to carry out its mandate. In closing, allow me to express Brazil's expectation that, as 2010 was the year when Afghanistan and the international community renewed their partnership and set out a framework for a responsible transition, 2011 will become the year when we deliver on our mutual commitments and help bring about the prosperity, the stability and the peace the Afghan people rightly deserve.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“The Fourth Regional Economic Conference on Afghanistan, in Istanbul, and the progress on the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit and Trade Agreement were important milestones in regional cooperation with Afghanistan. The implementation of the Agreement and of the conclusions of the Conference can make a significant contribution to the social and economic development of Afghanistan and to its full integration in its sub-region. We also commend the holding of the Afghanistan International Investment Conference, in Dubai. The response to the attack against the United Nations compound in Herat showed the Organization's ability to learn from past misfortunes. We commend the enhancement of security arrangements for United Nations facilities in Afghanistan and the increase in secure accommodation.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“We appreciate in particular the establishment of a monitoring and reporting framework to track progress on the implementation of the national priority programmes, the achievement of more than 70 per cent of the October benchmarks and the detailing of short- and medium-term implementation plans for the programmes. As the Afghan Government shifts its focus to their implementation and delivery, international support will be all the more critical and urgent. In that connection, we note the paucity of information regarding the international community's progress in keeping its commitments to the Afghan Government. One possible measure to fill that gap could be to set up a monitoring and reporting mechanism on the fulfilment of international commitments to increase budget aid and realign off- budget aid.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“The parliamentary elections showed that Afghan authorities could learn the lessons of the past and move forward towards consolidating democracy. Even though there were a number of allegations of irregularities and despite security, logistical and political challenges, the electoral institutions were able to investigate and address complaints effectively. The will of the Afghan people and the decisions of the independent electoral institutions are to be respected by all without undue interference. However, as always, improvements can be made, including some that actually depend on the security situation, such as increasing voter turnout and making progress in long- term electoral reform. Brazil welcomes the progress that the Government of Afghanistan has made in its Kabul process commitments.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“My delegation is encouraged that a number of alleged combatants from the rank and file of armed opposition groups have already approached Afghan authorities to express their intention to lay down arms and return to their communities. We hope that this development can become a consistent and firm trend that paves the way for substantive peace talks at the senior-official level. Another important development was the participation of High Peace Council and Government officials in the conference on justice and reconciliation convened by civil society organizations and UNAMA. Increasing consultation with civil society regarding Afghan peace, reconciliation and reintegration efforts can contribute significantly to ensuring peace and strengthening the achievements of recent years, especially with respect to human and women's rights.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“The fact that Afghanistan has been exceeding the force-generation targets for its army and police is encouraging evidence of its determination to assume greater responsibility for its own security. Afghans deserve continued international support for such efforts, including through the provision of necessary equipment and capabilities. Such cooperation is crucial for bringing down today's record high number of civilian casualties, more than three-quarters of which were caused by armed opposition groups as well as by pro-Government forces. Although important progress has been made to protect civilians, more should be done to spare them further suffering. Redoubling efforts towards peace and reintegration is vital in that regard, as it is quite clear that a durable solution will not be possible exclusively through military means.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“The Summit between NATO and the Government of Afghanistan last November completed the framework for the process of transition to increased Afghan responsibility for its security that was initiated with President Karzai's second inaugural speech and the London Conference. The message of the declaration signed in Lisbon is clear from its very title: Enduring Partnership. The transition process, consistent with the London and Kabul commitments, is to be carried out consistent with NATO's long-term commitment to a sovereign, independent, democratic, secure and stable Afghanistan. The challenge now is to translate that commitment into concrete realities on the ground.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“I wish to thank Special Representative Staffan de Mistura for his briefing and for the work he and his team have been carrying out in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I also thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin for his statement. I would also like to join my colleagues in expressing our condolences and our appreciation for Ambassador Holbrooke's diplomatic work. Brazil also expresses its gratitude for the work done by the countries that will end their terms in the Council at the end of December. As 2010 comes to a close, today's debate provides a good opportunity to take stock of an eventful year, in particular with respect to the relations between Afghanistan and the international community. The overall balance is positive, despite the need for further progress.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“The mission was organized in close consultations with the Afghan Government in order to ensure that our cooperation is fully consistent with Afghan priorities. Both in the framework of international forums, in particular the Security Council, and through an enhanced presence in Kabul and a renewed impetus in our bilateral relationship, Brazil stands ready to work together with the Afghan people and its Government towards a brighter future.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“Developing agriculture is of the utmost importance in helping to lay the foundations for both prosperity and peace in Afghanistan. The important role of agriculture in exterminating or reducing poppy crops and drug trafficking, for example, cannot be overstated. Brazil is committed to strengthening its contribution to the stability and development of Afghanistan. The recent decision of my Government to open a resident embassy in Kabul was a practical demonstration thereof. But we are not waiting for it to happen before we step up our cooperation with Afghanistan. Just yesterday, a technical mission led by the Brazilian Cooperation Agency left Afghanistan after extensive meetings to identify areas for technical cooperation in agriculture, mining and the cutting and polishing of gemstones.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“In this regard, my delegation would appreciate it if further information could be provided in future reports on the execution of the Afghan national priority programmes, as well as on the implementation by the donor community of the London and Kabul commitments on budget aid and the realignment of off- budget aid. Brazil fully concurs with the Secretary-General's assessment that the Kabul process can be successful only if it delivers at the local level countrywide. We commend UNAMA's efforts to support the alignment of sub-national programmes and work plans with the national priority programmes, as well as to build capacity at the provincial and district levels. Making sub-national administrations more representative of local realities and better able to provide governance and development is key to building stability in Afghanistan.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the establishment of the High Peace Council and note the recent appointment of its members, including several women, by President Karzai. Representation of Afghans from all regions and ethnic backgrounds and women's and civil society organizations is an important safeguard to ensure that the reconciliation process does not come at the cost of the rights recently reclaimed. The efforts to strengthen the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board and to align its standing committees more closely to the clusters of the Afghan National Development Strategy are other important steps in moving the Kabul process forward, especially on aid coherence.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“We were therefore pleased to learn that progress is being made in recruiting and training Afghan security personnel and in strengthening the ethnic and regional balance and human rights preparation of troops and police. Afghan forces must be provided with the enablers and equipment necessary to perform their functions in a very challenging environment. Continuously enhancing Afghanistan's ownership of its security also requires upholding Afghan sovereignty and regulatory powers over private military and security companies operating on Afghan soil. Continued progress is key to other aspects of the Kabul progress, especially reconciliation and reintegration, the regional dimension and the delivery of governance and development to the Afghan people.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“The 55-per cent increase in overall child casualties is extremely disturbing. Brazil commends the efforts of the pro-Government forces to reduce civilian casualties, which now stand at 12 per cent of the total figure. However, more must be done, especially regarding casualties from escalation-of-force incidents, which experienced a very significant increase. Sustained progress in the military operations and in the transition to greater Afghan responsibility for security is an important element of any strategy to reverse the current trends. A conditions-based process of the Afghanization of security is at the core of the commitments made at the London and Kabul Conferences.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“We are concerned, however, about reports of violence and intimidation that prevented polling stations from opening and voters from participating. Brazil condemns these acts, as well as the derogatory remarks made against women candidates. Those responsible must be brought to justice without delay. Regarding the next steps in the electoral process, the Independent Electoral Commission, the Electoral Complaints Commission and its provincial offices must be allowed to carry out their duties in conformity with Afghan legislation and free from interference. Unfortunately, the violence displayed during the elections reflected rising insecurity in the country. We note with great concern that 2010 has already become the most violent in Afghanistan since the current military operations began. We are particularly saddened by the toll on civilians.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“I thank Staffan de Mistura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing and able leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I also welcome the presence among us of His Excellency Mr. Zalmai Rassoul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, and thank him for his remarks. Today, I would like to extend special congratulations to the Afghan people, who once again defied terrorist threats to vote in the Wolesi Jirga elections on 18 September. The very holding of the elections and the improvements made in their organization are important developments. The impressive number of candidates and the vibrant campaigning testified to the determination of the Afghan people to consolidate democratic governance.”
2010-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6394 (2010) · source
“We recently made a voluntary contribution to the World Food Programme (WFP), to be used in Somalia. We hope that WFP can soon be in a position to safely resume its activities in southern central Somalia, beyond Mogadishu. Next year will not only mark the end of the transitional period in Somalia; it will also be the twentieth anniversary of a conflict that has already created a generation of Somalis who do not really know what peace is. It is time for decisive action to put an end to this situation.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“We welcome the discussions among the United Nations, the AU and AMISOM. on strengthening the protection of civilians. The proposal to document the most serious violations of human rights and humanitarian laws is worthy of support, especially in a situation where Al-Shabaab is recruiting children as young as nine years old and imposing cruel and degrading punishments such as beheadings, stonings and amputations. Here as well, financing is a serious problem, as we know. Significant gaps remain in humanitarian funding for Somalia, which further worsens the situation of a people already deeply affected by years of violence and lack of effective government. The fact that key activities such as nutrition, health care and water are less than 40 per cent funded is rather troubling. Brazil is trying to do its part.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“and the TFG security forces in a very challenging environment. We urge donors to consider lifting them without delay. Financial predictability is of particular importance with regard to the remuneration of soldiers. If a steady flow of funding for salaries is not ensured, there is a real danger that efforts and expenses undertaken by donors in training troops may be squandered through their desertion to others who pay better and more regularly. This must be avoided. Raising the standards of support for AMISOM. to those of United Nations peacekeeping missions is also important to secure additional troops, especially when we consider the current IGAD/AU plan for increasing the Mission's authorized strength. We should certainly also do more on the human dimension of the conflict in Somalia.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“We appreciate the progress towards a light footprint of the United Nations in Mogadishu and elsewhere in Somalia, and on the provision of the support package by the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM. Brazil looks forward to the Secretary- General's proposals on an integrated United Nations presence in the country as a means to enhance the effectiveness and coherence of United Nations activities on the ground. One major concern is the lack of comprehensive, coherent, predictable and sustainable financial support to AMISOM. and the TFG security forces. It is worrying that, one and a half years after the Brussels Conference, the pledges made there are still not fully disbursed. In addition, the usual multiple earmarks and caveats with respect to the funds disbursed undermine the effectiveness of AMISOM.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“It has been able to ensure the survival of the transitional federal institutions in Mogadishu under relentless attack, secure strategic infrastructure and facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance. This would not have been possible without the sacrifices made by Uganda and Burundi. We also welcome the decision by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to deploy 2,000 troops and enable AMISOM. to reach its authorized strength, and the current planning of the African Union (AU) on new phases for the strengthening of AMISOM. It is clear, however, that the Mission needs more help from us. The Security Council, the United Nations and the international community as a whole should complement the subregional and regional efforts.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“Yet, for the past several months, the transitional federal institutions have been mired in disputes within and among themselves. This has deviated attention from the priorities for peace and stability in Somalia, such as expanding political outreach to further broaden the TFG's support base and completing outstanding transitional tasks. The unity, resolve and public spirit of the transitional federal institutions are indispensable elements of any successful strategy for the stabilization of Somalia. An inclusive and genuine process of consultations, as envisaged for the drafting of the constitution, can also serve as an excellent opportunity to re-energize the political process. With regard to security, AMISOM. is to be truly commended.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“At the same time, it is clear that the challenges remain daunting. The heinous attacks in Kampala and the recent violence perpetrated by Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu - in defiance even of 10-5364] Ramadan - provide compelling evidence of this. It is also disturbing that the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has not yet been able to move from the initial phase of its original plan to stabilize the country. In order to overcome the current deadly stagnation, there is a need to more firmly combine enhanced political efforts and increased military power. Regarding the first aspect, it is very positive that the TFG has been able to reach agreements on cooperation with Ahlu Sunnah Wal J ama'a and regional administrations.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“I thank Ambassador Mahiga for his comprehensive briefing, and I reiterate today my delegation's firm support for his difficult work. I also welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kenya and thank him for his statement, which, as rightly observed by Ambassador Susan Rice, had a very strong impact on all of us. I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Somalia among us this morning. Less than one year before the conclusion of the transitional period in Somalia, we must make an objective assessment of where we stand and where we are headed. It is undeniable that some progress has been made, the most important elements of which are the preservation of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the resumption of parliamentary activity.”
2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source
“We believe that the current efforts in the Organization being led by DPKO to improve peacekeeping go precisely in that direction. Brazil will continue to contribute to that endeavour.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“That is where the strategy's ultimate significance lies. Before I conclude, I would like to refer to the seminar entitled "A new horizon for United Nations peacekeeping: perspectives from the South", which was held in Rio de Janeiro in June. The seminar made a practical contribution to our collective thinking on how best to face the dilemmas of twenty-first century peacekeeping. Issues such as the linkage between peacekeeping and peacebuilding, the use of force and relations between missions and local populations were thoroughly discussed. One of the key conclusions reached at Rio - the summary of which will soon be circulated to Member States - was that exit strategies must be based on effective staying strategies, in the sense not of over-staying but of ensuring that a mission's achievements are preserved and built upon.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“That level of interaction must be maintained in the coming months, both with delegations in New York and with contingents and mission leaders. That is key to ensuring that all stakeholders fully understand the impact of the proposed changes. In taking forward the global field support strategy, the Secretariat should continue to bear in mind that logistical aspects of peacekeeping missions can directly impact their ability to fulfil their mandates. That, in turn, relates directly to the Council's effectiveness in addressing threats to international peace and security. For instance, modelization can allow civilian personnel to be safely deployed at an early stage, with potentially important benefits to our efforts to bring stability to a given region or country. In that connection, efficiency gains mean a safer world.”
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