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Emyr Jones Parry

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“These are challenging issues and ones which the working group will now have to tackle. The issues will require careful consideration and one of the first things on the agenda will be consideration of a terrorist list. We look forward to engaging in that work. Finally, by adopting this important text by consensus, supported by the strong statement of the representative of Turkey, we are demonstrating the strength of the Council, the determination of the United Nations and the collective will to combat the scourge of terrorism. I shall now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at I p.rn.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“For example, the Council has declared that acts, methods and practices of terrorism are contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations, as are knowingly financing, planning or inciting terrorist acts. The 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees itself sets out that it does not apply to anyone who has committed a war crime, a crime against humanity or other serious crime or who is guilty of acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. We cannot allow those who commit, support and finance terrorism to shelter behind the refugee status to which they are not entitled and we should look at ways to ensure the speedier extradition of such individuals. The Security Council is shouldering its responsibilities to tackle a threat that affects us all.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“It sets the scene for the Council to address the wider threat, and it is the first time that the Council will consider how to take practical action against terrorists not related to Al Qaeda and who are therefore not included under the existing sanctions regimes. Of course, there are some difficult balances to be struck as this work goes forward. One of the most important of those was raised by Jack Straw in the General Assembly last month: the threat of terrorism confronts democratic States with an acute dilemma - to fight those who recognize none of the values for which we stand, while remaining true ourselves to those values. Counter-terrorism must be conducted in accordance with international law, including human rights and refugee law.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“When the Security Council began negotiation on this resolution, the appalling tragedy in Beslan, as well as the series of other recent attacks in Russia, were on our minds. The threat of terrorism touches us all and that is why this resolution matters. The adoption of resolution 1566 (2004) underlines the importance of the work of the Council, the work it is already doing through its Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), its Committee on sanctions against Al Qaeda and the Taliban and their respective expert teams. Some six months ago, we approved a new CTC Executive Directorate and it is important that it now be fully operational as soon as possible. But the resolution, rightly, goes further.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. Today we have had confirmation of the barbaric murder of Mr. Kenneth Bigley, a British national held hostage in Baghdad. We extend our most sincere sympathy to Mr. Bigley's family at this time of great sadness. Tragically, many countries and families are dealing with the suffering and the grief caused by mindless acts of violence - the violence of terrorists. Last night, in Sinai, we witnessed cruel and unjustified terrorist acts committed against civilians - acts that served no conceivable purpose. Last week, in Pakistan, innocent civilians were once again the target of appalling terrorist acts.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is now ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2004/792). Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1566 (2004). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations and the agreement that the representative of Turkey should have the opportunity to address the Council. Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/792, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Romania, the Russian Federation, China, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I shall now give the floor to the representative of Turkey.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Turkey, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Pamir (Turkey) took a seat at the Council table. The President: I welcome the presence among us of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.55 p.m.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5051 (2004) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the United Kingdom's View that the solution to this conflict lies in the Quartet's road map. We urge both sides to take the steps necessary to return to the road map, which constitutes the best way forward. I resume my function as President of the Council. The Permanent Observer of Palestine has asked for the floor.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5051 (2004) · source
“Yesterday, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw called on Israel to act with restraint, and on the Palestinian Authority to fulfil its road map commitments on security. But the text on which we were called to vote wrongly gave the impression that fault lies only on the Israeli side. It is our View that the responsibility for taking steps to end this violence lies with both sides. It is for this reason that the United Kingdom abstained today. The Security Council resolution should acknowledge Israel's right to defend herself against terrorism and make clear, too, that Israel is obliged under international law to ensure that its actions are proportionate to the threat. The resolution should also have included a call on the Palestinian Authority to take firm action against acts of terrorism and their perpetrators.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5051 (2004) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom remains greatly concerned by the ongoing violence and bloodshed in the Gaza Strip and urges both sides to take the necessary steps to put an end to this cycle of violence. The United Kingdom condemns all acts of terrorism, including the firing of Qassam rockets into Israel, which kill innocent civilians. The United Kingdom recognizes Israel's right to defend itself against terrorism. Its response must, however, be proportionate and conform to international law. But the current action undertaken by the Israeli defense forces is causing large numbers of civilian deaths and injuries in Gaza. Moreover, this action is not proportional to the threat Israel faces from rocket attacks.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5051 (2004) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is now ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2004/783). Unless there is an objection, I shall put the resolution to a vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Federation, Spain Against: United States of America Abstaining: Germany, Romania, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The President: The result of the voting is as follows: 11 votes in favour, 1 against and 3 abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted owing to the negative vote a permanent member of the Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council that wish to make statements following the voting.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5051 (2004) · source
“There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Al-Kidwa (Palestine) took a seat at the Council table. The President: I welcome the presence at this meeting of the distinguished Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan. The Security Council will now continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/783, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Algeria, Pakistan and Tunisia. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection it is so decided.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5051 (2004) · source
“In accordance with the decision taken at the 5049th meeting of the Security Council, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the representative of Israel to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Gillerman (Israel) took a seat at the Council table. The President: In accordance with the decision taken at the 5049th meeting of the Security Council, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the meeting in accordance with the Council's provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5051 (2004) · source
“I thank Mr. Pronk for that very comprehensive briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5050 (2004) · source
“Members of the Council have before them the progress report of the Secretary- General on the Sudan pursuant to paragraph 7 of Security Council resolution 1547 (2004), contained in document S/2004/763. Members also have before them photocopies of the report of the Secretary-General on the Sudan pursuant to paragraph 15 of Security Council resolution 1564 (2004), and paragraphs 6, 13 and 16 of resolution 1556 (2004), which will be issued as document S/2004/787. At this meeting the Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Jan Pronk, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Sudan and head of the peace support operation. I give the floor to Mr. Pronk.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5050 (2004) · source
“On behalf of the Security Council, I welcome the presence of His Excellency Secretary-General Kofi Annan. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jan Pronk, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Sudan and head of the peace support operation. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Pronk to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5050 (2004) · source
“There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. I would note that the draft resolution submitted by Algeria and Tunisia has been circulated in the Chamber. My understanding is that it has now gone into blue, and there will be a discussion in consultations tomorrow at 4 pm. We will then decide, in that light of that, how to proceed. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 6.50 pm.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“I now give the floor to the Vice- Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“I now resume my function as President of the Council. As a measure to optimize the use of the Council's time and in order to allow as many delegations as possible to take the floor, I will not individually invite speakers to take seats at the table and invite them then to resume their seats on the side. When a speaker is taking the floor, a conference officer will seat the next speaker on the list at the table so that we can run through consecutively and quickly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Members of the Council agreed that we should aim for five minutes per intervention. In fact, members of the Council showed admirable restraint: an average of four minutes per intervention. I encourage the same brevity, if I may, for the remaining contributions.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“Both sides must take much greater care to protect civilians because, at present, neither is fulfilling its responsibilities under international humanitarian law in that regard. Continued violence, particularly in the Gaza Strip, throws into jeopardy not only the stability of the region but also the opportunity for progress presented by Israeli proposals to withdraw from the Gaza Strip. Clearly, it is in everyone's interests to ensure that Gaza is secure, stable and economically viable, both immediately after withdrawal and in the longer term. The recent Quartet meeting confirmed that the road map remains the best opportunity for progress towards peace. The United Kingdom joins others in calling on both sides to take the necessary steps towards fulfilling their obligations under the road map and thus moving the peace process forward.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. In doing so, I would like to align the United Kingdom with the statement that the representative of the Netherlands will make later on behalf of the European Union. The United Kingdom, like other colleagues, is greatly concerned by the recent outbreaks of violence in the Gaza Strip and the large number of deaths. The United Kingdom recognizes Israel's right to defend itself against terrorism, but that response must be proportionate and within international law. British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw made a statement earlier today in which he called on both sides to work to put a stop to bloodshed and violence. Israel must act with restraint, and the Palestinian Authority must fulfil its road map commitments on security.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“I thank the representative of Israel for his kind words addressed to me. The order of speaking among members of the Council has previously been determined by a ballot. In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I would now request that all speakers, members of the Council and non-members alike, try to limit their statements to no more than five minutes, in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. It would be much appreciated if delegations that have lengthy statements prepared were to circulate their statements in writing, and perhaps to deliver a condensed version in the Chamber.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“I thank the Permanent Observer of Palestine for the kind words he addressed to me. I now give the floor to the representative of Israel.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in response to the request contained in a letter dated 4 October 2004 from the Permanent Representative of Tunisia, which will be issued as document S/2004/779. I should like to draw attention to documents S/2004/776, S/2004/76l and S/2004/729, containing letters dated 30, 27 and 14 September 2004, respectively, from the Permanent Observer of Palestine; and S/2004/757 containing a letter dated 24 September from Israel. I now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of Palestine.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 4 October 2004 from the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, requesting that Mr. Ravan Farhadi, Vice-Chairman of the Committee, be invited to participate in the debate. In accordance with past practice in this matter, I propose that the Council extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to the Vice-Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Ravan Farhadi to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 4 October 2004 from the Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations, in which he requests that we authorize His Excellency Mr. Yahya Mahmassani, Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations to address the Council. That letter will be published as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2004/781. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 to Mr. Yahya Mahmassani. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Mahmassani to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“Gillerman (Israel) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: I should like to inform the Council that I received a letter dated 4 October 2004 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, which will be issued as document S/2004/780, and in which he requests to be invited to participate in today's meeting. I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the Council's provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Al-Kidwa (Palestine) took a seat at the Council table.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Cuba, Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, South Africa, the Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and Turkey, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of this item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 3.55 p.m.”
2004-10-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5048 (2004) · source
“A vote was taken by a show of hands. In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1565 (2004). I give the floor to the Secretary-General.”
2004-10-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5048 (2004) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members have before them the third special report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, document S/2004/650. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2004/774, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to call the attention of members to document S/2004/715, containing a letter dated 3 September 2004 from the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2004/774) before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided.”
2004-10-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5048 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation ofthe President, Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2004-10-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5048 (2004) · source
“The reply will be issued as a document of the Council under the symbol S/2004/765. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.45 p.m.”
2004-10-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5047 (2004) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them photocopies of document S/2004/764, which contains a letter dated 21 September 2004 from the Secretary- General - whose presence I welcome - concerning security arrangements for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). Members of the Council also have before them the draft of a reply which I, as President of the Security Council, propose to send to the Secretary-General, informing him that the Council welcomes the proposed arrangements set out in his letter and urges Member States to respond positively with contributions. In the absence of objection, I shall assume that the Security Council agrees that I should send the reply as drafted to the Secretary-General. It is so decided.”
2004-10-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5047 (2004) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of October, I should like to take the opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of my colleagues in the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Juan Antonio Yafiez-Barnuevo, Permanent Representative of Spain to the United Nations, for his service as President for the month of September 2004. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to him for the skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month and the manner in which he did so. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation between Iraq and Kuwait Letter dated 21 September 2004 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2004/764) The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its the agenda.”
2004-10-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5047 (2004) · source
“I think that our joint objective is clear, as is the obligation on us to provide the means and the support so that the troops and the monitors can actually get there and stop the killing. My last question relates specifically to policing, where so far the African Union has not been tasked with a police mission - and to date that has not been suggested. But there is a very serious lack of policing, as well as of military deployment. In the longer term, it is policing that is more important. The European Union is intent on sending a fact-finding mission to work in parallel with the AU on policing. What are President Obasanjo's views specifically on filling that gap, so as to provide much-needed police cover and, especially, security, to the displaced people who at the moment feel so insecure?”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“Our immediate priority, of course, is to stop the killings and the deaths. Successive resolutions have set out the requirements of the Council. What is clear is that the Government of the Sudan needs lots of assistance. We have encouraged in particular the efforts of the African Union. But I would like specifically to encourage the Government of the Sudan and the African Union in the coming days - very quickly - to identify exactly what reinforcements are needed on the ground in Darfur, what the Government of the Sudan is prepared to accept, what the African Union can provide and then, crucially, what it needs need in order to get the monitors and the troops on the ground.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“Secondly, in looking at the goal of peace and security throughout the continent, we have, of course, underscored very clearly some of the issues that the High-Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change is addressing today. How do we tackle the issues in good time? How do we stop conflict before it breaks out? How do we bring forward those difficult cases so that the African Union can address them and so that the Security Council can do so as well? I am thinking of cases such as the situation in northern Uganda, where there are real issues, which are being dealt with domestically, but where there is also an international dimension. How can we focus on those and bring the Council into coordinated action with the African Union? In terms of Darfur, I thank President Obasanjo for his encouraging account this morning.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“We have heard President Obasanjo at least twice this week make clear how important the Millennium Development Goals are and why it is that we need to support the New Partnership for Africa's Development and the efforts being made within the continent. I think that imposes on the Council and on the entire membership of the United Nations a particular obligation to support Africa and to support his leadership. I would like to ask him specifically whether we are doing enough as we try to firm up the institutional links between the African Union (AU) and the United Nations, and as he tries to develop his capacities. What can we do to help him to provide the means to enable him to take on and actually tackle successfully the roles and objectives that he set out so clearly this morning?”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“I would like to thank President Obasanjo for his briefing. A number of us recall with a great deal of pleasure the privilege of listening to him in Abuja, when the Security Council mission went to Nigeria. It is clear from his presentation this morning that we all share the goal of preventing conflict, ending it very quickly where it exists, and building peace. The commitment of the Council and the United Nations to Africa - in particular, to support President Obasanjo and the efforts of the African Union - is, I hope, obvious. That applies not just to peacekeeping and establishing peace, but to the whole range of issues.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“We urge both sides, in particular the rebel groups, to engage fully in those talks when they resume next month to bring about a sustainable resolution of the situation in Darfur. It is only a political settlement in Darfur and in [Nevasha] that can bring sustained peace to the Sudan. My Government - and the European Union more generally - are determined to maintain their support for those political processes.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“We welcome the contribution of the African Union to date and the expansion of the African Union's mission. We call on all Member States to provide any assistance required. There have been many credible reports of widespread violations of international humanitarian law in Darfur. It is therefore right that this Council quickly set up an international commission of inquiry to establish the facts. There can be no impunity. Those guilty of serious violations of international humanitarian law or human rights must be brought to justice. That applies to all parties to the dispute. Whatever the decisions taken in this Council, ultimate responsibility lies with the Government of Sudan and the rebel groups. The United Kingdom therefore regrets the adjournment of the Abuja talks without signature of the humanitarian protocol agreed on 2 September.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“We very much welcome this, but there is much more to do, particularly in relation to security. The United Kingdom believes it is the pressure of the international community that has been chiefly responsible for this progress. By repeating the clear threat of measures, the Council is underlining our commitment to ensure that the Government of Sudan achieves the targets we have set and, moreover, that it meets its responsibilities, the most basic of which is to protect its own citizens. The rebels, too, must cooperate. This resolution is also addressed to them. They have responsibilities, in particular to maintain humanitarian access and to respect human rights. This resolution should in no way be interpreted as giving cover to the rebels to carry on unacceptable behaviour.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of this resolution and the presence with us today of the Secretary-General, who has shown such leadership on this issue. The situation in Darfur remains extremely serious, with over a million people displaced. The most recent figures suggest that there are some 2.5 deaths per 10,000 displaced persons per day. That means that there are still about 8,000 people dying each month. There are widespread security implications for the entire region. It is therefore right and entirely consistent with the facts on the ground that the Security Council should again address this issue under Chapter VII of the Charter. Today's text acknowledges that there has been some progress by the Government of Sudan in response to resolution 1556 (2004).”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“Much is being achieved, but the lessons of recent events underline the need for us all to redouble our efforts. Protection against the scourge of terrorism in all its aspects is one of the key challenges for the United Nations and all its Member States, as well as for all the other regional organizations that also have vital contributions to make. We have to live up to that challenge.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“The work of the sister committees are key priorities which merit the substantial consideration of the Council. Each has much to gain from the other. Another welcome recommendation from the Monitoring Team is that information on the list should be shared with national intelligence agencies and financial institutions - partners in our effort to combat terrorism and crucial to ensuring our rapid reaction to new entries on the List. We tried to do this in the United Kingdom and the value seems evident. Recent statistics show us that the information drawn from the Consolidated List and placed on the Bank of England's web site is now getting something on the order of 50,000 hits per month. Sharing such information is pivotal. Today's discussion is another stage in the international community's response to the fight against terrorism.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“But as Ambassador Munoz argued, we should all do everything possible to combat that perception. The threat from Al Qaeda is common to many States, and submitting names of its associates demonstrates a State's clear mutual commitment to fighting terrorism. Secondly, I would like to speak broadly about cooperation, whether between States to facilitate implementation between regional organizations or experts, or on a national domestic level. Cooperation is crucial to the success of the sanctions and the fight against terrorism. Therefore, the recommendations of the Al Qaeda Committee and the Monitoring Team are very welcome, but there should be closer cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Committee and its executive directorate. In particular, I welcome the way Ambassador Mufioz emphasized that point.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“I would like to touch on two points which seem particularly key to the success of the sanctions and of the Committee. First, here is the Consolidated List. It is not a List for use by the Security Council or the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee alone. The List belongs to each and every Member State. Every State must be encouraged to take ownership of that List. One of the most important ways to do so is by submitting names for inclusion on that List, where there are names that should be provided. It may be, as the Chairman has inferred, that some States have refrained from submitting names because they are unsure how to do so, or they believe there is a stigma attached to admitting that there may be Al Qaeda or Taliban associates in their country.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source