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  1. “Perpetrators of the most serious crimes fear the crimes of revenge perpetrated by their enemies more than they do trials in a court of law. We have to make the fight against impunity a building block in our efforts and signal to victims that they are not forgotten. Ratifications of the Rome Statute are important in that regard. A Security Council referral of the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court, complemented by other accountability efforts, is an obvious option. The counterarguments raised in that regard - "let us not interfere with the political process" - have frankly been overtaken by the realities on the ground.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

  2. “I would therefore like to remind Council members, as well as all other States Members of the United Nations, that they are invited to support the proposed code of conduct regarding Security Council action against genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes, prepared by the Accountability, Coherence, Transparency group. The proposed code calls for a voluntary political pledge to support Council action in such situations. It is, in other words, a pledge not to leave civilians under attack to their fate. I hope that it will also strengthen the resolve of Council members to overcome divisions and enhance the sense of ownership among non-permanent members. The conflicts in the region are also marked by extreme levels of impunity.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

  3. “Proper implementation will of course be essential, and that may encounter difficulties or delays. Nevertheless, that historic deal should pave the way for greater collaboration on other strategic issues affecting the region. The conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa are set against complex historic backdrops and geopolitical alliances. Council members frequently find their own interests at stake, which is not exactly a catalyst for effective decision-making. Yet the Council is a collective organ mandated to maintain peace and security on behalf of the entire United Nations membership. The Council is not meant to be a forum for pursuing national political goals. That is particularly true for situations where civilian populations are subject to massive crimes.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

  4. “Nevertheless, the situation in the Middle East and North Africa falls squarely within the competence of the Council. The way it responds in that area serves as a measure of the Council's performance in general. I would like to make a few brief observations in that regard. Many of the conflicts in the region, most prominently the war in Syria, can be seen as failures of preventive diplomacy. That is not meant as a criticism of United Nations envoys and their teams. They are doing their best in desperate circumstances. Rather, the main problem is that preventive diplomacy has often been marshalled too late and lacks political and financial backing. That situation is all the more regrettable, as we know that diplomacy can be effective in the most complex of crises, as was demonstrated recently with the agreement on Iran's nuclear programme.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

  5. “For decades, conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa have deeply affected the lives and livelihoods of the peoples of that region. In recent years, new waves of violence have contributed to a humanitarian crisis and population displacements not seen since the Second World War, especially in Syria, Iraq, Libya, Yemen and Gaza. The terrorist threats in and emanating from that area have reached unprecedented levels, with vast territories ruled by brutal extremists. The international community has discussed Middle East issues for a long time, but often to no avail. As a result, the effects of instability are more evident and more broadly felt than ever. The reasons for that dramatic state of affairs are highly complex. Sustainable solutions will also require efforts outside the realm of the Security Council.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source