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Espinoza

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“We would also like to recall the letter sent to the Security Council dated 14 January 2013 (S/2013/l9, annex), in which 57 countries, including Chile, requested that the situation in Syrian Arab Republic, where there have been over 60,000 deaths to date, most ofthem civilian, be referred to the Court. In conclusion, I reiterate my country's commitment to full respect for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We urge support for the recommendations of the Secretary-General in his report of May 2012 (S/2012/376) as logical and useful guidelines in this area.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“That tool has demonstrated its usefulness when it comes to encouraging national authorities to take the necessary measures to put an end to violations and promote accountability. We support the call by the Secretary-General to provide assistance to States in establishing national mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability for breaches of international humanitarian law or international human rights law. With the same insistence, we recognize the fundamental role of the International Criminal Court in preventing impunity for such acts, above all as an important element in deterring such violations. We call upon the Security Council to use the tools available to it and to refer cases to the International Criminal Court when the protection of civilians is not being ensured by the parties to the conflict.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We would also like to stress the importance of mandates including early- warning systems and the capacity to assist an affected State in complying with its obligations and duties in protecting civilians. We recognize such missions' potential to contribute to the establishment or gradual strengthening of an environment that protects civilians by supporting the rule of law and local institutions. My country believes that any violation of the responsibility to protect civilians in armed conflict is something that should be prosecuted and tried, and that those responsible for such violations must be brought before justice, either at the national or international level. In that regard, we highlight the importance of, and support the establishment of, international investigative commissions and fact-finding missions.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We also urge parties to a conflict to refrain from using explosive weapons in densely populated areas, given both the number of victims they cause and their indiscriminate nature and because we believe that that is a significant factor in the displacement of persons and the serious consequences that arise from that. We support the decision of the Council to provide peacekeeping missions with a mandate to protect civilians. However, that important responsibility requires clarity and precision in terms of the tasks assigned, sufficient logistical and economic resources to meet the challenge and coordinated efforts with other entities on the ground.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The principles of distinction and proportionality, which inspired the concept of the protection of civilians, seem to have been forgotten by many and subjected to the sole political will of the parties to a conflict. In that respect, we reiterate our call on parties to a conflict, regardless of where it may be occurring, to comply with international humanitarian law and human rights, in particular by allowing and facilitating access for humanitarian missions and organizations, providing for the protection of the most vulnerable groups, such as women and children, and refraining from attacks on medical facilities and their staff, which is one of the most complex humanitarian issues, as noted in the 2011 study by the International Committee of the Red Cross.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The protection of civilians is a responsibility of the international community that is based on respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. My country believes that all States and all parties involved in a conflict should comply with it and fully respect it without questioning it, bearing in mind that the primary responsibility always falls to the State affected by the conflict situation, which must take all the necessary measures to ensure the protection of the civilian population. My country acknowledges the progress that has been made in terms of the formal recognition of standards for the protection of civilians. However, we reiterate that we are seriously concerned by the facts that we must face on a daily basis and the tragic circumstances of thousands of people around the world.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Mr. Espinoza (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I congratulate the Republic of Korea on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February and for convening this important debate. We welcome the participation this morning by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea and the ministers from Azerbaijan, Brazil and Rwanda. Their presence highlights the importance of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We would also like to express our gratitude for the statements made by the Secretary-General, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross. My delegation aligns itself with the statement distributed by the Permanent Representative of Jordan on behalf of the Human Security Network, of which Chile is a member.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source