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Ettalhi

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first: 2008-01-09
most recent: 2009-01-21
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“The Council responded and I thank Council members for that. What has the firing of missiles from here and there to do with that situation? A ship was subjected to the threat of force by gunboats and forced to go in a specific direction on the high seas in international waters. Is that not a grave action that deserves the attention of the Council? Has the Council grown inured to such incidents or the way they relate to an issue, even if the issue is directly 08-63224 relevant to developments in the occupied Palestinian territory? Is speaking of such an issue prohibited and considered folly? I will confine myself to those remarks.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“If that is folly, then what can we call the defence of the inhuman and illegal practices undertaken by the Israeli authorities against the Palestinians? I do not wish to recall all those practices here. It is regrettable that the representative of the United States of America has ignored the facts on the ground, as if the Israelis had not closed all border crossings and even prevented United Nations personnel from delivering assistance. That representative is ignoring the fact that, since calm was established in June 2008, it has not been breached by the Palestinian resistance in Gaza, which has simply reacted to repeated breaches of that calm by others. I requested the convening of this meeting because of a specific incident. I felt that the Council should meet to consider that situation.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ettalhi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): I will speak briefly in view of the fact that this has been a long day for the Council. Hence, I will not answer the accusations made against my country by one of the speakers, because we are accustomed to that country levelling provocative accusations instead of focusing on substantive issues. The aim of those actions is well known to all and I will not promote it. I do hope, however, that I misunderstood the representative of the United States of America when he said that the Charter does not protect the folly of States. I would like to ask: Can the act of sending humanitarian assistance to people who are subject to an unjust siege be called folly?”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“That serious precedent leads us to conclude that Israeli authorities would not hesitate to perpetrate the same crime against the Libyan ship. It would be a flagrant violation of international law if the Council were to remain silent in the face of Israel's actions and its collective punishment by way of the suffocating siege against 1.5 million Palestinians. Once again, we hope that the Council will assume its responsibilities with regard to what has occurred and what is happening now. We hope that, with Israel having closed all land crossings, the Libyan ship will be able to continue its voyage in safety and enter the 08-63224 port of Gaza to unload its cargo. We also hope that all other ships carrying humanitarian aid will be able to enter that port. My delegation has prepared a draft press communique.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“In response to that trend, and in accordance with obligations under international law, we call upon the Council to assume its responsibilities and condemn the actions by Israeli authorities vis-a-vis the Libyan ship Al-Marwa, which was carrying humanitarian assistance. We also call on it to take effective steps to ensure Israel's compliance with international humanitarian law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and to hold it accountable for its deliberate violations of the freedom of navigation on the high seas. We would today like to remind the Security Council that Israeli authorities shot down a Libyan aircraft over the Sinai in 1973, despite having identified it as a civilian craft whose passengers included children.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“The Libyan ship was more than 220 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza at 5.55 pm, Libyan time, when the Israeli boats were forcing it to head in a specific direction under threat of force. Under international conventions in force, States are obliged to extend their full cooperation to suppress piracy on the high seas or anywhere outside the jurisdiction of any State. In recent months, the Security Council has dealt with the growing phenomenon of piracy and assumed its responsibilities and adopted a series of important resolutions aimed at making the suppression of piracy an obligation enshrined in international law.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“Having been threatened with the use of force, the ship had no option but to head away from the Palestinian coast and into international waters. However, the Israeli gunboats pursued the ship and forced its crew, under threat of force, to sail in a specific direction and not change that direction. At 08-63224 times, in addition to the gunboats, aircraft flew overhead. The actions of the Israeli authorities, which have often claimed to have withdrawn from Gaza, are an explicit act of piracy under article 101 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Under that article, piracy is defined as any illegal acts perpetrated on the high seas against a private ship or against persons or property on board outside the jurisdiction of any State.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“While en route to the port of Gaza, the Al-Marwa was intercepted by two Israeli gunboats, which initially simply collected information about the crew and cargo; then they ordered it to return from where it came, explicitly threatening to destroy it if it failed to comply with that order. At that time, I informed the President of the Security Council of the incident in order for the issue to be brought before the Council for the urgent action necessary to permit the ship to enter the port and unload its cargo. In my letter to the President (8/2008/754), I made it clear that Libya would accept inspection of the ship by the United Nations or by any humanitarian organization, such as the Red Crescent or the Red Cross, to verify that it did not hold anything but a crew, foodstuffs and medicine.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ettalhi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): I shall begin with a brief review of the situation that has led me to ask the Council to convene. On the morning of Monday, 1 December 2008, the Libyan ship Al-Marwa was headed for the port of Gaza loaded with humanitarian aid - specifically, flour, rice, vegetable oil, dairy products and medicine- destined for the population of the Gaza Strip, which has been under an almost total siege by the Israeli authorities for several weeks. As the Council is aware, Israeli authorities have even prevented the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East from delivering assistance to the Gaza Strip.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“Here we tell them that it is their duty- in all aspects, including religious, political, humanitarian or other - to join in that political process. In any case, we wish to express our satisfaction at the restoration of normal diplomatic relations between two brotherly countries, Chad and the Sudan. We hope that that normalization represents an important step towards achieving peace in the region. We also express our satisfaction at Mr. Holmes's statement that he had returned from Chad with a certain amount of optimism. We thank him for all his remarks and recommendations.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“We believe that a political solution to the conflicts is more pressing today than ever before, as a condition to put an end to the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the region. Throughout past years - and I believe everyone realizes that - military and armed confrontation has only resulted in greater suffering for civilians and more serious Violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. The time has come for all the parties to work towards a ceasefire and to respond swiftly to peace initiatives. They must also respect the agreements that have been ratified among various parties and implement them. In that connection, we wish to refer to the factions that are still hesitating to participate in the political process.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“We insist on the importance of continuing to provide humanitarian assistance and to facilitate access to the IDPs and refugees, to guarantee protection for them and thus to encourage them to return to their villages. It is certain that that will require close cooperation between the national authorities of the two countries as well as the international community in order to guarantee access of humanitarian assistance to all those who need it. In that regard, we wish to convey our gratitude to all donor parties and to underscore the importance of Mr. Holmes' comments on the importance of insisting on the protection of civilians. There is only one possible solution - a political solution.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“My Government shares the concerns of the Under-Secretary-General with regard to the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation, due primarily to the continued acts of violence, which unfortunately lead to further human suffering of civilians. It is regrettable to note, as Mr. Holmes has stated, that some refugees and IDPs have suffered under practices which should not take place, such as recruitment and sexual Violence. We strongly support his invitation and his appeal to put an end to recruitment in the camps, on the part of the rebels, and to end the politicization of the camps. Certainly, that activity runs counter to any betterment of the situation of the refugees.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ettalhi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): First of all, we would like to welcome among us Mr. Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, and we thank him for his briefing to the Council regarding the overall humanitarian situation in Chad and in the Sudan. We also wish to commend him for his praiseworthy efforts in carrying out his noble mission and for the efforts made in the region, in particular his most recent on-site visit to assess the situation of the refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), as well as the talks with the parties and the humanitarian organizations concerned, in order to alleviate humanitarian suffering. We also welcome our brother Mr. Ahmad Allam-mi, the Permanent Representative of Chad and thank him for his briefing.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, Libya would like to reiterate its strong commitment to the principles of peace and justice and to not permitting impunity. We should also like to express our ongoing readiness to take part in every effort aimed at establishing peace and ensuring justice in Darfur. We call upon the international community, the African Union and the Arab League to pursue their joint efforts to find a resolution to that bloody conflict, so as to create the conditions necessary to ensure justice.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We therefore call on the international community, as represented in the Security Council, to take the initiative to respond to the concerns expressed and requests made by those organizations stemming from their interest in maintaining international peace and security. We have recently seen great momentum in the Sudan in favour of establishing peace in Darfur. Decisions have been taken by the Sudan People's Initiative, with the participation of all political entities and stakeholders in Darfur and the Sudan. These decisions have been widely welcomed at the national, regional and international levels and have engendered hope for the chances of achieving peace in Darfur. Ensuring justice and combating impunity have been at the centre of those recommendations and decisions.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“In the same communique, the African Union Peace and Security Council requested the United Nations Security Council, in accordance with article 16 of the Rome Statute, to defer the process initiated by the International Criminal Court. Undoubtedly, the motive of the African Union Peace and Security Council is to establish peace and end human suffering, which are prerequisites for ensuring justice. In addition to that example and the position of the African Union, which is the main partner of the United Nations in the Hybrid Operation in Darfur, other regional organizations such as the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the League of Arab States have expressed similar positions in statements and decisions that they have adopted.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“For example, in its communique of 21 July 2008, the African Union Peace and Security Council expressed its conviction that, "in view of the delicate nature of the process under way in the Sudan, approval by the Pre-Trial Chamber of the application by the ICC Prosecutor could seriously undermine the ongoing efforts aimed at facilitating the early resolution of the conflict in Darfur and the promotion of long-lasting peace and reconciliation in the Sudan as a whole and, as a result, may lead to further suffering for the people of the Sudan and greater destabilization with far-reaching consequences for the country and the region" (S/2008/48], annex, para. 9). Should not all those considerations be taken into account by everyone who is truly concerned about ensuring justice and ending the humanitarian suffering in the region?”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Although the report indicates that the Prosecutor has been actively involved with the United Nations, the African Union, the League of Arab States and other organizations, it does not address the apprehensions and concerns expressed by those bodies in many resolutions and statements with regard to the negative impact of the latest measure taken against the President of the Republic of the Sudan.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Experience and a concern for justice have taught us that strong words - and here I am referring to resolution 1593 (2005) - are not conducive to finding solutions or to creating an environment of cooperation and assistance with the Government of the Sudan, as called for by both the resolution and the report before us. To the contrary, strong words endanger the growing cooperation between the Government of the Sudan and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. All of us understand that, by its very nature, cooperation is a dynamic process that can only be successful through calm dialogue and mutual trust, however differently we may interpret the complementary nature of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court or the Sudan's commitment to resolution 1593 (2005).”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We hope that that mandate will be complied with objectively and professionally, in order to ensure justice, and with a comprehensive understanding of this extremely complicated subject. Many claims and accusations have been made, foremost among which is the 14 July 2008 request that the ICC to issue an arrest warrant against the President of the Republic of the Sudan, Mr. Omar Hassan Al-Bashir, within the context of accusations of crimes of genocide. This request was made in a manner that gave the impression that we are dealing with a Government whose sole concern is to obliterate its most important components, namely, its people and its social fabric.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“The establishment of peace and stability is thus an objective prerequisite for upholding justice. We therefore always attempt to avoid any measures that could have a negative impact on efforts to the establish security and achieve a political settlement. Regrettably, the recent step taken by the Prosecutor regarding an arrest warrant against the President of the Sudan, Mr. Omar Al-Bashir, raises legitimate questions and concerns. That step comes at an extremely sensitive time when the deployment of the hybrid force has begun and when further regional and international efforts are being made to move the political process ahead. This is precisely the time at which the Prosecutor has taken this step. The report of the Prosecutor speaks of all the measures taken in accordance with the mandate accorded by resolution 1593 (2005).”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ettalhi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): Once again, Sir, we would like to congratulation you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and to assure you of our full and constructive cooperation. We would also like to express our high appreciation to Mr. Jorge Urbina and his staff for their exemplary conduct of the Council's work in November. We thank Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for his briefing, although we have some criticisms of it. We believe that peace and justice are inseparable objectives and are necessary for the settlement of any conflict, whether in Darfur or elsewhere. We believe that judicial justice can be achieved only in an environment of security and political stability.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“President, we believe that your country serves as an example that the world should both welcome and emulate. While you have been fortunate as regards geography, it is quite clear that it has been the will of your people that has led you down this path. We wish to express our gratitude to your delegation for preparing both the concept paper for this meeting and the draft presidential statement before us which we support.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“The Group of Governmental Experts established pursuant to General Assembly resolution 57/65 to consider that issue at the international level concluded that global military spending, which had begun to decline slightly in the 19905, began to rise again since 2001. Consequently, defence budgets have grown throughout the world, serving to accentuate a climate of insecurity, fear and mistrust. The international community has committed itself to devoting part of the resources freed up as a result of the implementation of disarmament and arms reduction agreements to socio-economic development. That should contribute significantly to resolving numerous problems associated with poverty and the spread of disease and, in turn, help to achieve collective security. In that regard, Mr.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“A very paradoxical situation exists with regard to global military expenditures and the various aspects of socio-economic underdevelopment * including hunger, poverty and disease - that afflict more than two thirds of humankind. The excessive acquisition of armaments - which, according to United Nations statistics, currently accounts for $1 trillion in spending annually - consumes a far greater share of human, natural, financial and technological resources than it should. That places a heavy burden on the economies of all States. It also has an impact on trade, financial flows and technology exchange at the global level.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Given their increasing potential, the primary role they play in the area of preventive diplomacy and their capacity to understand the genuine reasons for conflict in a given region - which in turn enables them to contribute to the prevention or resolution of conflicts a such cooperation should be strengthened in line with the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. My country believes that there is a very close link between disarmament, development and human rights. There can be no development without security and stability, and vice versa. It is therefore clear that disarmament and arms control cannot but have a positive impact on development, security and stability.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Multilaterally negotiated and implemented disarmament and arms reduction agreements are the appropriate mechanisms through which States parties can consult and cooperate to find solutions to any problem that may arise with regard to the objectives or implementation of the provisions of those instruments. International cooperation, in particular between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, serves to strengthen collective security.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Those concepts are now indisputable and have become mere platitudes. The regulation of disarmament and arms control can undoubtedly serve to promote collective security for all States, small and large. However, the regulation of armaments should take place in the context of comprehensive and multilateral negotiations in which all States participate. In the era of globalization, where a revolution in information and communication technologies has taken place, the regulation of armaments, disarmament and non-proliferation are indeed of growing importance, for they have an impact on every State in one way or another. Those issues must therefore be addressed through international and multilateral agreements and treaties under the auspices of the United Nations.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“That more propitious environment should enable the United Nations to play its rightful role in promoting collective security, disarmament and the regulation of armaments. However, all of us must bear in mind that a more conducive international environment in itself is insufficient to improve the effectiveness of the Council. Among other matters, there is first and foremost a need to improve the Council's legitimacy. In the 2004 report (see A/59/565) of the Secretary-General entitled "A more secure world: our shared responsibility", which was prepared by his High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change, several terms are used repeatedly, such as: "a threat to one is a threat to all". Paragraph 24 of the report also states that "Every State requires the cooperation of other States to make itself secure".”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Achieving collective security for all States continues to be the ultimate purpose for which the Security Council was established. Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations confers upon the Council the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and mandates it to act on behalf of all Member States. Six decades have transpired since the establishment of the Security Council. However, collective security remains an elusive goal for every State. In spite of certain indicators that point to genuine successes and the historic circumstances that have long guided the actions of the Council, it is quite clear that the current international circumstances provide a more appropriate environment than that which prevailed during the decades of the cold war.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Mr. Mubarak (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): It is an honour indeed, Sir, for us to see you presiding over today's meeting, which is devoted to a debate on an extremely important issue. We welcome you personally, Sir, both as President of Costa Rica and as President of the Security Council. We also welcome the Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Panama, Mr. Samuel Lewis-Navarro. At the outset, my delegation would like to express its gratitude to the delegation of Costa Rica for having organized this important meeting on the maintenance of collective security through general regulation and reduction of armaments, which we believe will contribute to the Security Council's efforts in that regard.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, my country highly appreciates the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and its positive contributions to the political situation, to national and regional dialogue and to supporting constitutional processes and human rights. We also welcome the signing of a strategy between the United Nations and Iraq's Government concerning the assistance to be provided by the Organization to that country.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“According to the report of the Secretary-General, there are currently more than 27,000 detainees in Iraqi Government prisons. We also share the concerns expressed by the Secretary-General in paragraphs 43 and 44 of his report. It is also disquieting that the Multinational Force in Iraq crossed the Syrian border for the first time since 2003. On 26 October, those forces attacked the village of Sukkariyah, within Syria's borders, resulting in many civilian casualties. Not only is that a violation of the Charter of the United Nations, but it will no doubt raise tensions in a region that should be spared any further causes of tension. We do not believe that such an act can in any way contribute to Iraq's stability.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“By way of example, the report cites the assassination of journalists and political activists and the arbitrary attempts to impact the demographic composition of some Iraqi governorates. These include, of course, the recent events targeting Christians in Iraq. The report points out that the number of detainees has decreased from 24,000 in 2007 to 18,000 currently. While we welcome and encourage that trend, we hope that the Multinational Force would positively respond to the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in respecting the provisions of international humanitarian law. It is also regrettable that the report confirms that many of those released by the Multinational Force have been rearrested by the Government of Iraq.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“Thirdly, there are issues that, in our View, are considered hallmarks of any national reconciliation process. In the case of Iraq, these include the demarcation of the internal boundaries among the governorates. Such efforts should be buttressed by a true and continuous effort in the field of development, covering all the Iraqi regions and resulting in a positive impact on the Iraqi people. Paragraphs 40 to 45 of the report of the Secretary-General address the question of human rights. The report points to some improvements in the field of human rights as a result of the overall improvement in the security environment. However, the report also stresses that serious and systematic human rights violations persist.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“To quote paragraph 17 of the report of the Secretary-General: "In mid-July, the Constitutional Review Committee of the Iraqi Parliament submitted its second report to the Presidency of Iraq. The report outlined a number of key issues within the constitutional review process on which the Committee has, thus far, been unable to reach a political consensus." We hope that all parties concerned will work on promoting dialogue in the spirit of the sincere national desire that we have always known to be prevalent among Iraqis, so that they can draft a constitution that reflects the national and legitimate realities and aspirations of Iraq, thus establishing Iraq as a democratic Arab country that guarantees the rights of all its social groups and minorities.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“We have said many times before in this Council that the situation in Iraq will never become stable without achieving national reconciliation, the three most important aspects of which - all requiring immediate and urgent progress - involve first, an end to foreign occupation. The people of Iraq have always rejected and resisted occupation. Continued occupation in any form will be a divisive factor, thereby contributing to instability and possibly causing a setback in the security situation. Secondly, an agreement on the constitutional review process must be reached. The current Iraqi Constitution, in the words of Mr. al-Maliki, the Iraqi Prime Minister, might have been drawn up in an atmosphere of fear. Unfortunately, we have entrenched those fears and compromised our aspirations.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“Between 1,000 and 2,500 Iraqis per month refuse to return, and some 20,000 have sought asylum in other countries during the first eight months of this year - the highest number in the world to do so. Internally displaced persons returning to their homes have faced real difficulties in terms of stability, which has led the head of a committee on forcibly displaced people to claim that the Government and the security forces have had a hand to play in the situation. The explosions that have occurred this week in Iraq are disheartening and disquieting. They highlight the vulnerability of the security situation.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“We have witnessed the return of foreign ambassadors to Iraq, in addition to high-level visits, continued regional dialogue and attempts to address pending issues between Iraq and some of its neighbours. All those elements are positive indications that the situation in general is moving in the right direction. However, Iraqis and the international community must still overcome certain challenges. Critical issues now lying dormant must be addressed through a comprehensive approach. For example, the security situation, despite a relative improvement, remains fragile. Events have taken place in Mosul targeting Christians. Some Iraqis are still reluctant to return to their homes.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“There have been positive developments in terms of the voter registration update, a date set for elections in 14 governorates, the situation with regard to the "awakening councils" and support for the rule of law and justice in Iraq. In addition, there have been improvements in the level of social services provided, particularly in the provision of food supplies. As indicated by Mr. Al Bayati, economic indicators have improved. Other positive issues are highlighted in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/688). All these developments provide reason for optimism; we are confident that they have had a positive impact on the direct and indirect bilateral relations of Iraq with its neighbouring countries.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“There has been an increase in the Iraqi forces' assumption of security tasks from the Multinational Force. Additional United States forces have withdrawn without affecting the security situation. Internally displaced persons returned to their homes in growing numbers during the three months of June, July and August. All of those facts are, without a doubt, indicators that the security situation is moving in the right direction, as we continue to hope it will. We also welcome the political developments and progress in other sectors in the fraternal country of Iraq during the period under discussion. The electoral law for the governorates was adopted, as the hurdles that had earlier prevented its adoption were overcome.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ettalhi (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me to begin by thanking Mr. Staffan de Mistura for his valuable briefing and to extend our high appreciation for his efforts. We would also like to thank His Excellency Mr. Zalmay Khalilzad, the representative of the United States, for the useful presentation he made on the work of the Multinational Forces. We welcome the presence of our brother, Mr. Hamid Al Bayati, the Permanent Representative of Iraq, and thank him for his briefing as well. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya expresses its satisfaction with the continued improvement of the security situation in Iraq. The decrease in the instances of violence in the country has already been highlighted by Mr. de Mistura in his briefing and by the figures cited by Mr. Khalilzad in his presentation.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“We invite the Committee to strengthen its role in the field of technical assistance, to implement the resolution, including by ensuring that the assistance provided is in line with the established requirements of the resolution. My country supports the efforts of the three Security Council Committees and all efforts that would enable us to achieve our objectives in the field of counter-terrorism, including identifying the causes and symptoms of terrorism, to create a world of peace and security for all people.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“Resolution 1540 (2004) imposed a number of restrictive obligations on States in the field of non-proliferation. The Committee's most recent report notes tangible progress in the implementation of its provisions. My country is among those that have submitted their first national report. The number of countries that have submitted reports and additional information has increased quite significantly. We now urge all States to submit their reports to the Committee so as to ensure the effectiveness of the Committee's work. The Libyan Arab J amahiriya welcomes the efforts of the Committee to assist States that require it and encourages States with assistance needs to submit them to the Committee.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“The fact that those instruments have not yet acquired universality and that a number of Member States have not yet implemented them at the national level means that the instruments remain inadequate, because they provide no guarantee against the proliferation of biological, chemical, nuclear or other weapons of mass destruction. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya again reiterates its opposition to weapons of mass destruction. We are convinced that the only way to prevent the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors is to eliminate them entirely. The Libyan Arab J amahiriya is convinced that disarmament and non-proliferation are two interconnected processes that reinforce each other mutually and require continuous progress to be achieved on both fronts.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“We encourage the Committee to apply exemptions in conformity with resolution 1452 (2002). Those exemptions are aimed at lessening the impact of sanctions on individuals and their families, providing for humanitarian situations that might arise and ensuring that Security Council resolutions do not lead to the collective punishment of the families of individuals on the lists. We underscore here the need for the Committee to consider the obstacles to rapid decisions on exemptions and to consider such de-listing requests in a timely manner. Turning now to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), my country is fully conscious of the grave threat posed by weapons of mass destruction. The international community is meeting that challenge via multilateral legal instruments.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“The Member States, which bear the responsibility for the implementation of those sanctions, also have a right to be informed of the reasons for those sanctions. The 1267 Committee should also devote special attention to reviewing and updating the consolidated list, including any additional information, in particular information on the identity of individuals and entities, and to following up with a review of which names need to be de-listed. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya is gratified that the Security Council adopted resolution 1730 (2006) setting up a coordinating focal point to gather requests for the de-listing of individuals. That is an important step towards ensuring further transparency in the sanctions regime. However, we believe that that is not enough in itself and does not meet transparency standards.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“Granting asylum should be surrounded by guarantees that ensure that it is used for the noble humanitarian objectives for which it was created. With regard to the 1267 Committee, which deals with sanctions against the Taliban and Al-Qaida, my country welcomes the Committee's efforts to improve its methods of work, including the listing and delisting procedures to make them more comprehensive and precise. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya urges the Committee to submit as soon as possible, narrative summaries and the grounds for the listing of individuals and entities on the consolidated list. We believe that it is only just that the individuals and entities who are on the list and subjected to sanctions be informed of the reasons for which they were listed.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“Occupation, aggression, defamation of cultures and civilizations and of peoples, as well as the denial of the right of legitimate resistance, the application of double standards with regard to international legality - all are factors that create fertile breeding grounds for terrorism and constitute sources of tension and terrorist acts. After all the progress achieved in counter- terrorism, my country is convinced that the time is ripe to devote attention to that aspect of the issue. The fight against and prevention of terrorism require more inclusive and effective measures that take into account the provisions of the Global Strategy. Without dwelling on details, my country believes that preventing and suppressing the financing of terrorism require special attention and the adoption of effective measures.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source