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Emyr Jones Parry

lines on the record: 1,334
first: 2003-07-29
most recent: 2007-08-10
sittings or episodes: 195
sources: un-security-council

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“There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on the representative of Qatar, who wishes to make a statement before the voting.”
2007-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5670 (2007) · source
“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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/240, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. Members also have before them document S/2007/213, the report of the Secretary-General on the Sudan. I also wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document 8/2007/212, which contains the text of a letter dated 17 April 2007 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”
2007-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5670 (2007) · source
“There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1754 (2007). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12 noon.”
2007-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5669 (2007) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2007/238, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, the Russian Federation, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. Members also have before them document S/2007/202, the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara. 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 now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall now give the floor to the representative of South Africa, who wishes to make a statement before the voting.”
2007-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5669 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Spain, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration 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 consideration of the item, 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. Ya'fiez- Barnaevo (Spain) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2007-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5669 (2007) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 3.15pm. 07-32106”
2007-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5668 (2007) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/227, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhana's. In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, 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 1753 (2007).”
2007-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5668 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Liberia in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration 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 consideration of the item, 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. Barnes (Liberia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”
2007-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5668 (2007) · source
“Furthermore, the Security Council demands that those who use violence in an attempt to subvert the political process must cease hostilities, lay down their arms and participate in that process. "The Security Council reaffirms its continued support for the Iraqi people and Government as they rebuild their country and strengthen the foundations of sustainable peace, constitutional democracy, and social and economic progress." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/l l. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.25 am. 07-30543”
2007-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5662 (2007) · source
“the "The Security Council further reaffirms the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. The Council reminds States that they must ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law. "The Security Council reiterates its determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations. "The Security Council strongly supports efforts to promote national dialogue, reconciliation and broad political participation in ensuring unity, peace, security and stability in Iraq.”
2007-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5662 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council underlines the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice, and urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Iraqi authorities in this regard. "The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed.”
2007-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5662 (2007) · source
“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. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Iraq that targeted the democratically elected Council of Representatives. The Security Council expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the victims of this heinous act of terrorism and their families, and to the people and the Government of Iraq.”
2007-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5662 (2007) · source
“In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, 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 1752 (2007). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 am. 07-30537”
2007-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5661 (2007) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2007/200, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. Members of the Council also have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, document S/2007/ 182. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2007-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5661 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Georgia and Germany, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration 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 consideration 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. Alasania (Georgia) took a seat at the Council table; Ms. Gross (Germany) took the seat reserved for her at the side ofthe Council Chamber. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2007-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5661 (2007) · source
“In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, 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 1751 (2007). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.15 am. 07-3053]”
2007-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5660 (2007) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/l98, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2007/ 156, which contains the twenty-third report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2007-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5660 (2007) · 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 consideration 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 consideration 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. 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.”
2007-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5660 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/ 10. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 7.15 p.m. 07-30483”
2007-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5659 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. "The Security Council further reaffirms the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. The Council reminds States that they must ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law.”
2007-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5659 (2007) · source
“Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the two suicide attacks that occurred in Algiers on 11 April 2007, causing numerous deaths and injuries, and expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the victims of these heinous acts of terrorism and their families, and to the people and the Government of Algeria. "The Security Council underlines the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice, and urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), to cooperate actively with the Algerian authorities in this regard.”
2007-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5659 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Algeria, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration 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 consideration 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. Yousfi (Algeria) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”
2007-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5659 (2007) · source
“22 Perhaps I could, on behalf of the Council, pass on to the Under-Secretary-General the Council's admiration, recognition and gratitude for the courageous, difficult and essential work done every day by the United Nations and by other humanitarian agencies and actors in the region we have discussed today, and around the world. They really do deserve our praise, thanks and support. Perhaps I could ask the Under-Secretary-General to pass that on to his team. 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 12.20 p.m. 07-29528”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“I would like to thank the Under- Secretary-General for his briefing and for the visit he made on this trip and for the visits he plans to make in the future. I think it is clear from the discussion today that there is concern in the Council at the deteriorating humanitarian situation, particularly in the Sudan, but increasingly in Chad and the Central African Republic too. I think we all have conveyed today that we see a pressing need for a political solution, both within and between the countries we have heard about. Those countries will naturally remain high on the Council's agenda.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to Mr. Holmes to respond to the points made in the discussion.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“I very much hope that there will be agreement with President Deby and his Government soon. Of course, the willingness of the Central African Republic to support and accept an effective United Nations presence is welcome. But it is also an indication of how dire the situation is and of why it needs assistance. Finally, in terms of Southern Sudan and Juba, however difficult it is, we must continue our support for the Juba process and the prospect it offers for bringing relief and, hopefully, a solution to the ongoing and very substantial humanitarian crisis in northern Uganda. Above all, we must continue our attempts to bring an end to the activities of the Lord's Resistance Army. We therefore very much welcome President Chissano's efforts, and confirm what the Council said in its 22 March presidential statement (S/PRST/2007/6).”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Quite separately, the Government of the Sudan has to maintain its block on aerial attacks. Of course, we anticipate seeing the deployment of the heavy support package and the hybrid force as soon as possible. For without urgent action on all those points by all those involved, we will face a further crisis. The real choice will be whether we take tough measures against perpetrators. With regard to Chad and the Central African Republic, we have heard the evidence and have had the terrible reminder of the attacks on the villages of Tiero and Marena on Saturday. As regards the need for adequate protection of civilians - and, perhaps above all, of people in United Nations camps, who have been given sanctuary but not yet been given safety - we need to deliver safety.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Too many arrangements in the past have fallen into disuse or have not been applied. We will therefore hold all those involved to account and will expect them actually to put in to practice what they have said they will do. To make a real difference to the humanitarian situation we have heard about, the Government of the Sudan and, today especially, the rebels, need to take further concrete steps. The arms embargo needs to be complied with. We need to agree upon and implement a ceasefire, engage in a political process and reach an agreement, stop the attacks on humanitarian workers, stop attacks on the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) - and, like others, we mourn the deaths of the five AMIS soldiers earlier this week - and everybody involved must fulfil their responsibilities to uphold international humanitarian law.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. I would like to begin by thanking the Under- Secretary-General for his very thought-provoking briefing. It is striking that, three years since we first began to debate this issue, the situation in the Sudan, and in Darfur in particular, remains desperate, and that, worse still, despite the efforts of the Security Council, the United Nations family and everyone else, the situation has infected neighbouring countries. In the Sudan, humanitarian workers, including those of non-governmental organizations, have been helping the most vulnerable, in the face of significant and continued obstacles. I think they deserve the support and recognition of the Council. The joint communique is very welcome, but it will be useful only if it is implemented.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“I thank Sir John for his first briefing to the Council. I am sure I speak for the Council in wishing him every success in his stewardship of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who have inscribed their names on the list and who wish to make comments or ask questions in response to the briefing we have just heard.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Sir John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. It is so decided. I invite Sir John 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. The Security Council will now hear a briefing by Sir John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, to whom I give the floor.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“It recognizes that such support must be based on a shared commitment from the Congolese authorities and all Congolese political actors to national reconciliation and to the strengthening of democratic institutions." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/9. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.30 p.m.”
2007-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5653 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council takes note of the Communique of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union of 24 March 2007 and of the Communique of the Extra-Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community 07-29410 (SADC) Heads of State and Government held in Dar-es-Salaam on 28 and 29 March 2007, which reaffirms the sovereign right of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to have a single national army and urges all armed groups to integrate into the national army or to be demobilized. "The Security Council reiterates the importance of the international community's continuing support for the peace consolidation process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly with a view to carrying out urgently 07-29410 security sector reform, and the need to ensure concerted action by international partners to this end.”
2007-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5653 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the declaration of the Conference of Presidents of the Congolese National Assembly of 26 March 2007, in which all parliamentary groups reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the democratic process and recommended that all institutions of the Republic work towards reconciliation, national harmony and permanent dialogue between political stakeholders. "The Security Council expresses its full support for the efforts of MONUC to re-establish dialogue between the Government and opposition parties and to contribute to the protection of the civilian population.”
2007-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5653 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council regrets the use of violence, instead of dialogue, to resolve disputes, and urges all Congolese stakeholders to pursue negotiated solutions to their differences with respect for the constitutional framework and the law. It calls on the Government to respect the space and role conferred on parties by the Constitution with a view to ensuring their effective participation in the national political debate, and encourages all parties to remain committed to the political process.”
2007-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5653 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council encourages the Congolese authorities and the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) to undertake the necessary investigations into these events. "The Security Council emphasizes the legitimacy of the new democratically elected institutions and the need for these institutions to ensure the protection of the population. At the same time, it underlines the importance of these institutions operating with respect for the rule of law, human rights and international humanitarian law, and avoiding any unnecessary or disproportionate use of force.”
2007-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5653 (2007) · source
“Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council deplores the violence which occurred from 22 to 25 March in Kinshasa between the Congolese security forces and the security guards of Senator Jean-Pierre Bemba. It expresses its grave concern at the loss of lives, in particular of civilians, and urges all parties to respect the sanctity of human life and the principles of human rights. It also expresses its 2 regret at the destruction and pillaging, including of some diplomatic missions, which took place during the clashes.”
2007-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5653 (2007) · source
“In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provision rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the 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. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2007-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5653 (2007) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of April, I would like at the very outset to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Dumisani Kumalo, Permanent Representative of South Africa, for the excellent work he carried out and for his stewardship of the Council in the month of March. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo The President: 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 consideration of the item on the Council's agenda.”
2007-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5653 (2007) · source
“In this regard, I am encouraged to see that the African Union is intending to adopt the model of senior mission leadership training recently instituted by the United Nations. The United Kingdom has great hopes for the future partnership between the African Union and the United Nations. We have seen great progress in recent years, both between us and within the African Union. For our part, the United Kingdom stands ready to maintain our support for the partnership and for the African Union and to help both of them to work even better in the years to come.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“We hope that summit will send a strong message about the human rights and humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe, where daily the news seems to get worse. We need to strengthen inter-institutional cooperation and inter-operability between the United Nations and the African Union on operational and tactical issues as well as at the strategic level. That sounds like jargon. It is not. It is at the heart of whether troops put into theatre can actually do the job together, working together. It is basic and absolutely essential. Joint training and simulation exercises, sharing of lower-level doctrines, joint best practices work are all crucial in ensuring that the two organizations are capable of working together on the ground.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“I think that the time has come when the United Nations and the African Union must stand together and insist - very clearly - that President Al-Bashir fulfil the commitments he has repeatedly made but not actually implemented. Otherwise, Madam President, as you said in your opening address, there will be an acute security problem in Darfur at the end of June. Thirdly, taking another example, we believe that the United Nations, and specifically this Council, should accelerate action on Zimbabwe to match that of the African Union and other regional organizations such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC). In this regard, the United Kingdom welcomes the discussions to be held on Zimbabwe at the SADC summit tomorrow.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“In your intervention, Madam President, you recalled the AU appeal to the United Nations to become involved in Darfur after 30 June 2007. Let me simply say that in August 2006, this Council adopted resolution 1706 (2006) under which 17,300 United Nations peacekeepers would have been deployed to Darfur. President Al-Bashir denied consent for that operation and continues to do so. The three-phase approach was then agreed by the African Union, the United Nations and the Sudan in Addis Ababa in November. I know, Madam Minister, that you played a direct hand in those negotiations in Addis, but implementation is again being blocked by President Al-Bashir.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“The United Kingdom, along with many other partners, is providing substantial support to the AU as it develops its peace and security architecture, and we remain committed to supporting the AU and the regional economic communities in this area as well as to continuing our substantial operational training support. Secondly, the United Nations and the AU should ensure that where we are dealing jointly with situations, we work hand-in-glove together as the situation evolves. I am pleased that this issue is highlighted in today's presidential statement - which we absolutely support - because it is so pertinent to the situation we face in Darfur. We welcome there, the excellent, unprecedented institutional cooperation between the United Nations and the AU.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“I would like to finish by addressing quickly three current challenges facing the United Nations and African regional organizations. First, the architecture for dealing with partnerships, both within and between the AU and with the United Nations must be more clearly defined and resourced. We have an opportunity, with the realignment of DPKO, to ensure that structure and resources for partnership work and are given the right attention. Within the AU, there is also an urgent need for an enhanced staffing structure in order to be able to plan and manage future operations. I hope that that can be agreed upon soon.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Because there is no doubt that we need to develop an effective partnership between the international community as a whole and the AU, geared to delivering effective AU peacekeeping capacities on the continent. Making the African Standby Force and its five constituent regional brigades an operational reality by 2010 is a real challenge. Currently the efforts of the Group of Eight, the United Nations, the European Union and major bilateral donors are not as effectively coordinated as they should be. Time is not on our side, and so we need to address this issue as a matter of urgency in 2007. I hope, therefore, that the newly established AU support cell within the Department for Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) will play an important role in facilitating that coordination.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“However, it has always been a struggle to keep resources flowing for more than a matter of months. We need a better way of doing this, serious debate and an earnest search for a solution, respecting the respective competencies of the different bodies involved. That is why I welcome the request in today's presidential statement, for a report from the Secretary- General on how the United Nations can support arrangements under Chapter VIII. Formal funding from the peacekeeping budget for a strictly regional organization may not be possible, but other assistance should be automatic. Finally, my fifth question: how can the international community support the development of the African Union's peacekeeping capabilities over the longer term, in particular the African Standby Force?”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“It might be useful for the United Nations to work with the AU and other regional organizations on a framework for cooperation in the most likely hybrid scenarios. We would then have a clearer understanding of the possible options available - indeed a template for such operations - and this should help us reach agreement faster on the kind of operation to deploy. Fourthly, how should the international community ensure a sustained resource base for regional efforts? Without question, we have to find a way of ensuring predictable and sustainable support for regional efforts in matters of international peace and security. Here I have the example of Darfur in mind, where the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) operation has necessarily received substantial international support, including from the European Union.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“In Africa, it is the United Nations, the African Union and the European Union that have worked together in several different and often difficult configurations. That kind of cooperation is here to stay and, certainly in the United Kingdom's view, in no way undermines the prerogatives of United Nations peacekeeping, but it does draw on the political and practical advantages of cooperation. Thirdly, how can the capabilities of regional organizations best be deployed in the framework of Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter? The United Nations Charter provides for regional organizations to undertake interventions in matters of peace and security within its framework, but there is no one-size-fits-all Chapter VIII model. We need to consider the specifics of how that is to be done in each case.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“In that context, I would like to highlight the work being done on the counter-terrorism front between the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee and the African Union. Secondly, how can a peacekeeping operation be structured and designed to ensure political will to support the mandate of the operation? Here, we need to be realistic. The sort of peacekeeping operation deployed will depend on the political and geographical context. Often, either for logistical and/or political reasons, a United Nations operation with a regional component will be needed. Such hybridity - if I can use that word - has become commonplace. In 2006, we saw partnerships for peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Sudan and Timor-Leste, each case taking a different form.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source