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1. “Closer cooperation between the civil components - for instance, in the fields of early peacebuilding, human rights policy, security sector reform or other areas - can also be envisaged. We therefore support an exchange of best practices, not only at Headquarters but also horizontally at different missions. Finally, as suggested by Mr. Ladsous, we would welcome a comprehensive evaluation of inter-mission cooperation by the Secretariat that would enable the Council, troop- and police-contributing countries, and other major stakeholders to further develop the concept and implementation of inter-mission cooperation.”

   2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

2. “To focus only on the temporary exchange of helicopters for troops is too narrow. Secondly, inter-mission cooperation can be a tool to enhance the efficiency of a mission or to cope with an unforeseen crisis or shortage. It should not be a permanent substitute for missing assets and capabilities, and it must not be an excuse for understaffing or underfunding a mission. Mutual support with military assets is a complex undertaking that has to be well prepared. In addition to the indispensable consent of the parties, clear command and control arrangements, sufficient logistical and medical support, and knowledge of the terrain are key to the implementation process. Thirdly, we should not limit our understanding of inter-mission cooperation to the military component of a peacekeeping operation.”

   2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

3. “We welcome recent examples of inter-mission cooperation in the Sudan and South Sudan, especially among the United Nations Mission in the Sudan, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, and also between the United Nations Mission in Liberia and the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire in West Africa. But inter-mission cooperation is more than sharing assets or supporting other missions with troops. Inter-mission cooperation can also be achieved by sharing information, coordinating activities and developing common concepts and strategies within the scope of missions' respective mandates. For the future, we should develop creative ideas within that field and expand the functions and areas in which inter-mission cooperation takes place.”

   2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

4. “On my first point, United Nations peacekeeping is a joint effort of all Member States, with special responsibilities for the Security Council, the Secretariat, troop- and police-contributing countries and other major stakeholders. In certain circumstances, inter-mission cooperation can be a useful and efficient tool of mutual support for missions that are located in geographical proximity to each other. Inter-mission cooperation can save resources and enhance the efficiency of peacekeeping missions by using and creating synergistic effects. That can be achieved by the temporary shift of critical assets between missions.”

   2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

5. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting and for bringing this important issue to the Council. I would also like to thank Under-Secretaries-General Ameerah Haq and Herve Ladsous for their briefings on the matter. Since the deployment of the first operation in 1948, both the concept and reality of United Nations peacekeeping have evolved continuously. One of the relatively new elements is inter-mission cooperation. I would like to make three points today on that topic - first, on the overall concept of inter-mission cooperation and the major opportunities it provides; secondly, on the preconditions and limits the concept is facing; and finally, on inter-mission cooperation beyond the military aspect of peacekeeping.”

   2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

6. “Germany highly values its close friendship with Timor-Leste and will continue to stand by Timor-Leste during the transition and thereafter.”

   2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source

7. “Future cooperation needs to be designed to counter the remaining challenges described in the Secretary- General's report and to further advance and consolidate socioeconomic progress and reconciliation efforts, while building on those undertaken by the Government of Timor-Leste thus far. I would like to express once more the sincere appreciation of my Government for the efforts and commitment of UNMIT in supporting Timor-Leste, and to commend the dedication and service of its staff on the ground. Let me conclude by wishing Minister Guterres, the Government under Prime Minister Gusmao and all Timorese all the best for years to come. Let me assure them that they will not have to shoulder that responsibility alone.”

   2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source

8. “We laud the respective efforts thus far, including in the framework of the Joint Transition Plan, and assure the Government of Timor-Leste of our continued support to that end. In that regard, we stand ready to support our Timorese partners, in the expectation of maintaining a close link to the Council for as long as it is deemed necessary. We want to see a smooth transition that secures the important achievements made by UNMIT in coordination with the Timorese authorities, including in the security field and the area of the rule of law and human rights, along with economic progress.”

   2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source

9. “Timor-Leste has made impressive progress in many fields, in particular with regard to the continuously calm and stable security situation, which leads us to believe that UNMIT's presence has served its purpose and is no longer required. Considerable progress has also been made in strengthening the institutional capacities of State institutions, including in the security, justice and governance sectors, providing a sound institutional framework for a peaceful and prosperous future for Timor-Leste. At this stage, it will be key to ensure that the full transfer of UNMIT's responsibilities to the Government of Timor-Leste or its bilateral and multilateral partners is smooth and that stability prevails.”

   2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source

10. “We congratulate them on the progress made since independence a decade ago. Both the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/765) and today's briefing underpin our optimism. In its tenth year of independence, Timor-Leste has successfully conducted presidential and parliamentary elections in a peaceful and calm environment, marking a milestone in the transition of the country, and formed a new Government based on the outcome of those elections. As we have stated in the Council before, the successful completion of the three rounds of elections marks the right moment to end UNMIT's presence in Timer-Leste. We therefore entirely concur with the Secretary-General's recommendation that UNMIT continue to proceed with its drawdown until its completion at the end of the year.”

    2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source

11. “Let me begin by welcoming His Excellency Mr. Jose Luis Guterres to the Council. I would also like to join colleagues in thanking Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General Finn Reske-Nielsen for his briefing today. As the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) will come to its conclusion by the end of the year, Germany expresses its sincere gratitude for the excellent work of the United Nations, both in Timor-Leste and in New York, in support of the Timorese people. We align ourselves with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union later in this debate. Germany continues to be entirely confident that the people of Timor-Leste, with the support of the United Nations and its international partners, are on the right track.”

    2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source

12. “This briefing is a welcome opportunity to highlight the Council's appreciation of, and full support for, the Special Court. The draft presidential statement to be read out later today does just that. Germany has made significant financial contributions to the Court's budget, as well as for witness protection and legal experts programmes. In addition, we have been actively engaged in ensuring the United Nations subvention granted to the Court in 2010. As we are aware of the Court's present dire financial situation, Germany supports further efforts to find practical solutions in order to ensure the successful completion of the Court's work.”

    2012-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6844 (2012) · source

13. “Together with the conviction of Thomas Lubanga by the ICC and of those responsible for atrocities committed in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, respectively, the Taylor case has made clear that the age of accountability has in fact begun. Thirdly, the work of the Court is not yet complete. The appeals process in the Taylor case needs to be concluded, and several contempt proceedings against individuals who have threatened witnesses are pending before the Court. At the same time, the Court is preparing its transition into a residual mechanism, with the target date of 30 September 2013. We look forward to the conclusion of the relevant agreements between the United Nations and Sierra Leone.”

    2012-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6844 (2012) · source

14. “Both its Statute and jurisprudence have recognized the need to address gender-based crimes, including forced marriage, and have thus transformed the commitment contained in resolution 1325 (2000) into practice. The Court has set a precedent for prosecuting the crimes of enlisting, recruiting and using child soldiers, and has thereby shaped international law in this area, not least by providing important references for the recent conviction of Thomas Lubanga by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Most important, the indictment, trial and conviction of Charles Taylor represent a landmark in criminal proceedings against a head of State.”

    2012-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6844 (2012) · source

15. “By trying those accused of the most horrendous war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the brutal conflict in Sierra Leone, the Court has brought some justice to the victims of those crimes, and it continues to stand out as a testament to the determination and capacity of States to prosecute international crimes in partnership with the United Nations. The Court has undertaken major capacity-building initiatives aimed at rebuilding the criminal justice system of Sierra Leone. I would also like to express our appreciation for the important outreach activities undertaken to inform the people of Liberia and Sierra Leone of the Court's work. Secondly, the Court has made legal history on many accounts.”

    2012-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6844 (2012) · source

16. “I thank the Guatemalan presidency for having organized this briefing with representatives of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. We are also very grateful for the presentations made today by the Court's President and Prosecutor. I would like to take this opportunity to commend them once again for their work and for the Court's achievements. I would also like to thank the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone for her statement. I would like to make the following points. First, Germany recognizes the invaluable contribution of the Special Court to the rule of law, ending impunity and maintaining peace and security in Sierra Leone and beyond.”

    2012-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6844 (2012) · source

17. “We thus call on all those exerting factual power in Libya to adhere to applicable human rights standards and to refrain from all acts that reflect the dark sides of Libya's past, rather than its present and future as a fully accepted member of the international community. Finally, I would like to thank the Prosecutor for the unambiguous findings in his report regarding NATO actions in Libya. These remarks are fully in line with what is well known: that NATO did not deliberately target civilians but rather took extensive precautions to ensure that no civilians were killed. Furthermore, NATO fully cooperated with the International Commission of Inquiry on Libya and provided a significant amount of information, much of which had to be declassified, to assist the Commission in its work.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source

18. “This applies specifically to the slow pace of arranging the transfer of control of detainees from militias and local authorities to the national authorities, and the screening of these detainees to determine as quickly as possible who must be released and who should be the subject of criminal investigations. As the Prosecutor has noted in his report, the United Nations Commission of Inquiry, in March 2012, recorded the occurrence of enforced disappearances and torture in centres under the control of local military councils, and the collective targeting and punishment of whole communities for their perceived allegiance to the Al-Qadhafi regime.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source

19. “Thirdly, I would like to highlight the importance of ensuring transitional justice and national reconciliation in Libya. We recognize the enormous challenges faced by the National Transitional Council in this regard, and we acknowledge the efforts undertaken so far. These include, inter alia, the continuing transfer of detainees to national control, the establishment of a fact-finding and reconciliation commission following the adoption of a transitional justice law, and the preparations for a comprehensive strategy to address all crimes and end impunity in Libya. At the same time, we share the concerns expressed by the Prosecutor in his report.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source

20. “Al-Qadhafi's detention. At the same time, we retain our great concerns regarding the fact that Mr. Al-Qadhafi remains in custody in Zintan and that his transfer to custody under the full authority of the Libyan authorities is still outstanding. The other loose end in this matter concerns the issue of jurisdiction and the correct steps to be taken by the Libyan authorities in order to enable the Court to review the relevant Libyan submissions properly. We note that the Government of Libya has now filed a formal admissibility challenge under article 19.2 of the ICC Statute. Germany is fully confident that the Pre-Trial Chamber will examine this submission in a thorough and comprehensive manner, taking into account all relevant aspects, as well as the overall objective of ensuring that the principles of justice and due process are upheld.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source

21. “Please allow me to comment briefly on a number of developments highlighted by the Prosecutor in his report. First, Germany is pleased to note that Mr. Abdullah Al-Senussi has finally been apprehended and can now be held accountable for crimes against humanity under article 7 of the Rome Statute. While we note that several requests for his rendition are pending, we call on all concerned to ensure that Mr. Al-Senussi faces comprehensive proceedings covering all crimes allegedly committed by him during his many years as one of the most notorious strongmen of the Al-Qadhafi regime. Secondly, Germany has been closely following developments regarding the situation of Mr. Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi, as well as the question of jurisdiction in his case. We commend the Court's efforts to shed light on the legal and factual circumstances of Mr.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source

22. “At the outset, I would like to thank the Prosecutor for his briefing and for his report to the Council. We are grateful for the continued efforts exerted by both the Prosecutor and the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a whole towards the implementation of resolution 1970 (2011). We continue to attach great importance to ensuring that atrocities committed in Libya do not remain unpunished. To that end, perpetrators must be identified and brought to justice. That this objective is shared throughout the international community is evidenced by the impressive rate of cooperation by States with ICC requests for assistance that the Prosecutor has highlighted in his report. I would like to reassure the Prosecutor of Germany's readiness to support the ongoing investigations and to comply with any request for assistance.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source

23. “Let me conclude by underlining once again our commitment to a sovereign and united Bosnia and Herzegovina that enjoys territorial integrity, contributes to peace and stability in the region and is willing and able to conduct the EU accession process by its own strength.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

24. “Germany wholeheartedly welcomes the indispensable contribution to peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina that the High Representative and his Office have made during the past 17 years. It is now time, however, to focus on concepts and instruments that have shown to initiate positive developments, rather than on obsolete approaches. The EU perspective is finally occupying centre stage in Bosnia and Herzegovina; we can now afford to relieve the Office of the High Representative of tasks that are fulfilled by the EU and its representatives on the ground. With regard to the question of immunity from legal proceedings of present and former staff of the Office of the High Representative, we continue to favour a sustainable and comprehensive solution at some stage.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

25. “The EU approach is based on a clear and simple concept - in order to benefit from what the EU has to offer, Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to assume ownership of a comprehensive reform process that will, step-by-step, lead the country towards accession. Based on that approach, the EU Special Representative in Sarajevo has worked tirelessly to facilitate the positive developments of the past months. Close and far-reaching monitoring and supervision by the international community was undoubtedly a necessity in the past. It has not succeeded, however, in creating incentives for politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina to seek compromise solutions rather than advancing their nationalist agendas.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

26. “Bosnia and Herzegovina case, concerning the right of minorities to be elected to the Bosnian Presidency and to the second chamber of Parliament. A credible effort in that regard is the prerequisite for the next step towards EU membership, namely, the entry into force of the stabilization and association agreement with the European Union. Bosnia and Herzegovina must remain firmly anchored on the reform track, not least to catch up with its neighbours on the path towards Europe. The responsibility lies first and foremost with Bosnia and Herzegovina's political leaders. They should place front and centre the interests of their country as a whole and the well-being of all ofits citizens. The European Union has the proven political will and the instruments necessary to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in that task.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

27. “With the budget for 2011, the country has started to regain its capacity to act at a fiscal level. The recent laws on State aid and on the census to take place in 2013 are equally important and prerequisites for the EU accession process. The decision on the distribution of State and military property between the State and the entities has laid the groundwork for the activation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's NATO membership action plan. Germany commends Bosnia and Herzegovina's political leaders for beginning to overcome their differences and for cooperating constructively in the search for compromises. However, significant challenges still lie ahead. The most imminent is the long overdue implementation of the ruling by the European Court on Human Rights on the Sejdic-Finci vs.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

28. “I would like to join colleagues in thanking the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina for his comprehensive and informative briefing. Germany aligns itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Union (EU). Seventeen years after a devastating war that put Bosnia and Herzegovina on the brink of violence and disintegration, the security situation remains calm and stable. We acknowledged that fact already during our last debate six months ago (see S/PV.6659). At that time, however, the country was in a state of political paralysis. Today we can welcome significant improvements. The political process in the country has tangibly gained momentum. A new State-level Government has finally been formed, more than 15 months after the elections.”

    2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source

29. “Finally, concerning the idea of an extraterritorial Somali court in a third country in the region, as previously proposed by Special Adviser Jack Lang (see S/2011/30, annex), the Secretary-General's report again describes existing challenges with regard to the establishment of such a court. While we take note of those challenges, we believe that the option should be retained among the options at hand, since it could constitute an important element of support to a nascent Somali legal andjudicial system. I should like to conclude by reiterating Germany's strong commitment to continue constructive cooperation with partners in the Security Council and the Contact Group.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source

30. “We urge States and the shipping industry to make further donations to the Trust Fund of the Contact Group, since those contributions are essential for enabling UNODC and UNDP to go ahead with the assistance as outlined in the report. The report of the Secretary-General is an important step in enhancing international efforts to prosecute suspected pirates and imprison those convicted. We strongly call upon UNODC and UNDP to use the report as a basis for their further work in this area. In particular, information contained in the report should be taken into account when presenting projects to the Board of the Trust Fund of the Contact Group for funding.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source

31. “As to the specific requirements of regional States, including international assistance, to be able to increase the caseload capacity of each of the jurisdictions concerned, we believe that the present report is a solid national-based needs assessment that provides an excellent basis for advancing the realization of that objective. In that context we would welcome, in principle, the establishment of a regional prosecution centre to act as a focal point for regional and international support for the prosecution of piracy suspects. We would support further study on that proposal. Germany fully supports the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General. In particular, we encourage all regional States that have not yet done so to conclude agreements with naval States and organizations for the transfer of piracy suspects.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source

32. “The report of the Secretary-General is very useful in that regard, assessing the legal and administrative measures, as well as the international assistance necessary for realizing that objective. We also join the Secretary-General in welcoming the joint efforts undertaken by the authorities of the Transitional Federal Government, Puntland and Somaliland, with United Nations assistance, to draft and agree upon legislation relating to piracy, prisons and prison transfers. We strongly urge the Transitional Federal Institutions to adopt such legislation before the end of the transitional period, as foreseen in the road map. At the same time, it will be essential to continue and enhance support for the efforts of States in the region, in particular Seychelles, Kenya, Mauritius and Tanzania, to try and to prosecute pirates.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source

33. “Despite the decrease in instances of successful attacks, mainly as a result of the concerted efforts of the international community, the geographical reach of pirate operations now extends into the entire western Indian Ocean. This poses new challenges for those committing resources to combating piracy in that region. The Security Council has long recognized the importance of prosecuting suspected pirates and imprisoning those convicted as an essential component of international efforts to combat piracy and to end impunity. We continue to hold the view that it must ultimately be in Somalia that pirates are prosecuted and imprisoned. The urgent establishment of adequate structures in Somalia, in line with the rule of law of human rights standards, is crucial to reaching that goal.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source

34. “Germany has provided substantial support to the efforts of UNODC and UNDP in strengthening the capacities of Somalia and States in the region in the areas of prosecution of suspected pirates and imprisonment of those convicted, both directly and through the Trust Fund of the Contact Group. But despite these efforts and progress achieved, there is a long way to go. Piracy off the coast of Somalia remains an issue of utmost concern. While we take note of a declining trend in 2011 both in the number of attacks and in the numbers of hostages and ships held, the persistent threat of piracy and of armed robbery remains as grave as ever.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source

35. “I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General O'Brien and Executive Director Fedotov for their comprehensive briefings, as well as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS), which have all contributed to the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/50). We greatly appreciate this detailed, hands- on compilation of issues and requirements relevant to establishing specialized anti-piracy courts in Somalia and other States of the region. Germany has a long-standing commitment to combating piracy off the coast of Somalia and in the region, including through our participation in Operation Atalanta and our contribution to the work of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6719 (2012) · source

36. “We hope they can be finalized soon, as we expect them to provide guidance to Member States in implementing the United Nations sanctions regime. On 7 May the Panel of Experts presented its final report. We deeply regret that this important report has yet to be published. We reiterate our call for it to be finally released. In that context, we welcome the proposal to inform the broader membership in an open briefing about how to implement the Iran resolutions. Let me reiterate that, together with our partners in the international community, particularly in the framework of the E3+3, we remain committed to finding a long-lasting and peaceful solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. We call on Iran to respond in a positive and constructive spirit to our offers of engagement.”

    2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source

37. “We continue to be ready to engage Iran in meaningful negotiations about its nuclear programme. That continues to be our preferred choice. However, as long as Iran does not cooperate and is not even ready to talk about its nuclear programme, we see no option but to pursue the pressure track. Germany attaches great importance to the proper implementation of sanctions. We believe that this remains vital in order to keep up the pressure on Iran and make the Iranians return to the negotiation table. The 1737 Committee plays a vital role in that regard. We want to thank the Panel of Experts for its valuable work. We particularly welcome the five implementation assistance notices that are currently under consideration by the Committee.”

    2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source

38. “In her letter, Catherine Ashton called on Iran to engage seriously in meaningful discussions on concrete steps aimed at restoring confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme. As of today, Iran has failed to respond. In addition, the report of the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) points out that Iran is in continued violation of its legally binding international obligations. More sanctions violations have been reported. We reiterate our concern about the many cases of weapons exports from Iran to other countries, and repeatedly to Syria. All Member States should carefully implement the weapons embargo as contained in resolution 1747 (2007). Against that background, we remain committed to our dual-track approach.”

    2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source

39. “The decision to increase its capacity to enrich uranium up to 20 per cent U-235 and bury it deep under a mountain is of particular concern against a background of indications of weaponization activities and the development of a ballistic missile programme. In a first reaction to the IAEA report, the E3+3 co-sponsored a resolution at the Board of Governors in Vienna that supports the Agency's efforts to implement the Safeguards Agreement in Iran and to resolve the outstanding issues. The resolution calls on Iran to comply fully and without delay with its legally binding obligations. On 21 October, the European Union High Representative addressed a letter to the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

    2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source

40. “It remains a matter of the utmost concern that the IAEA continues to be unable to provide assurances about the absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities in Iran. The Agency has carefully checked the consistency of the information available to it. Overall, the IAEA finds the information, which comes from a variety of independent sources, credible. The onus is therefore on Iran, which must provide access to information, documentation, sites, material and personnel. It is disturbing that Iran has recently taken decisions and actions that add to our previous doubts about the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear programme.”

    2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source

41. “I also wish to thank Ambassador Osorio for his briefing today. The latest International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General's report (S/2011/695, annex) on the implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Safeguards Agreement in Iran is alarming. It gives rise to increasing concerns about a possible military dimension to Iran's nuclear programme. We are deeply concerned about the report's findings that Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device. The annex to the report describes in detail that Iran has conducted activities in all key areas relevant to a nuclear weapon. The report paints a very disturbing picture.”

    2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source

42. “With respect to the transition of both Tribunals to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, we note that both Tribunals are taking the measures necessary to facilitate a smooth handover. We commend them for realizing gains from increased efficiencies in trial management in order to handle the remaining cases effectively. Although the late capture and transfer of fugitive indictees may have led to certain delays, we are confident that the respective deadlines will be met for the completion of the transition to the Residual Mechanism. In that context, we also sincerely acknowledge the contribution that the Office of Legal has made in order to render the Residual Mechanism operational.”

    2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source

43. “The Security Council, in its resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004), emphasized that the transfer of lower- and mid-level accused to competent national jurisdictions for trial was an essential prerequisite for the completion of the work of the Tribunals. The cases of 13 accused have been referred to national authorities in the Balkans to date. Germany welcomes the ongoing efforts of Rwanda to strengthen both its national legal system and its ability to adjudicate cases referred by the ICTR. Germany expresses the hope that the reforms in Rwanda will ultimately permit the ICTR to refer the cases of lower-level accused to Rwandan courts for trial.”

    2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source

44. “In particular, Serbia's efforts to apprehend the last two fugitives and transfer them to The Hague are a welcome demonstration of its commitment to the ICTY and its goals. It is of the utmost importance to bring to justice those who have been indicted. Therefore, we also commend the cooperation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the ICTR, which led to the arrest and transfer of the long-sought fugitive Bernard Munyagishari on 25 May. However, it is a matter of concern that nine accused and internationally sought persons still remain at large, among them the three most high-ranking fugitives. Germany calls on the international community and, in particular, on the concerned States of the region to ensure that all possible efforts are made to bring those persons to justice.”

    2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source

45. “The cooperation of States is a crucial prerequisite for the work of the Tribunals. Their support enables the Tribunals to complete their mandates. The Tribunals depend on the will and the actions of the States - of all States - not only those directly concerned because they have become a harbour for fugitives, but also those that have access to relevant information and evidence. We therefore recall the obligation of all States to fully cooperate with the Tribunals, which is, and remains, essential for the Tribunals' functioning. With regard to cooperation between the ICTY and the region of the Balkans, we appreciate that States remain committed to meeting their obligations towards the Tribunal. We note with appreciation the cooperation of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia with the ICTY during the reporting period.”

    2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source

46. “Although the Tribunals are approaching the final phase of their respective completion strategies, we should remain mindful that important work remains to be done. The arrest and transfer to The Hague of the long- sought fugitives Ratko Mladie and Goran HadZic' heralds the approaching end of impunity for serious international crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia. It also proves that the level of influence and acceptance of the ICTY in the region of the Balkans is high. It is that acceptance and support that enables the ICTY to significantly contribute to lasting peace and reconciliation in the region by bringing justice to the victims and their families. With regard to the ICTR, we welcome the judgement delivered this year in the "Butare" case against six accused.”

    2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source

47. “In that context, we share the view of President Meron that the existing prohibition on the employment of interns by the Secretariat for a period of six months after the completion of their internships does not, by its rationale, apply to a Tribunal that is in the process of closing down. We note with concern that, in the course of the downsizing of the Tribunals in preparation for the completion of their work, both are facing serious challenges in retaining staff. That creates an immense workload and places a heavy burden on remaining staff. We welcome the Security Council resolutions adopted in that regard, most recently resolution 1993 (2011), which called upon the relevant United Nations bodies to intensify cooperation with the Tribunals and to take a flexible approach in order to find practicable solutions to address the issue.”

    2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source

48. “I would like to start by once again expressing Germany's full support for the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and for their invaluable contributions to the fight against impunity for serious international crimes. I also thank President Meron and President Khan, as well as the ICTR and ICTY Prosecutors, for their reports (see S/2011/7l6 and S/2011/73l) and commend them on their significant achievements in recent months. Let me assure them that we have taken note of their proposals and ideas to improve the efficiency of the Tribunals and that we stand ready to support them in those endeavours.”

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49. “Together with our European Union partners, we support this and other regional and international mechanisms and frameworks for fighting drug trafficking and organized crime, including Group of Eight initiatives. Furthermore, Germany also welcomes cooperation between United Nations agencies, funds and programmes and other regional and international organizations, such as UNODC cooperation with the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia.”

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50. “Recognizing that post-conflict areas are the most vulnerable, we are convinced that the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking is also an important factor in peacebuilding efforts. We underscore the crucial role of the Peacebuilding Commission in that context. Germany welcomes recent initiatives in Central America to combat organized crime and violence on a regional and multinational level by staging the International Conference of Support for the Central American Integration System in Guatemala City a few days ago. We hope that the implementation of the newly presented security strategy for Central America will successfully contribute to reducing the threats of organized crime, corruption and impunity on all levels.”

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