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  1. “The raison d'etre of the Iraqi State is the defence of the life and the human rights of its citizens, and whoever attacks the rule of law and the human rights of the citizens of Iraq must be brought to justice. Finally, my delegation would like to express its support for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. We feel that it should continue to function in accordance with its mandate and with the options in the field in the consolidation of all the tasks that contribute to political and legal stability, to institutional and economic reconstruction, and to provide humanitarian aid and to protect human rights in Iraq.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

  2. “We encourage the Government of Iraq and those responsible for its security forces to act with determination to implement security and protection policies for all of its citizens and to strengthen the central control of its public powers. Caution dictates that all types of internal confrontations between Iraqis should be discouraged since in the long run the consequences of an escalation are unpredictable. At the same time, we repeat that the use of force must be carried out in full respect of the international commitments undertaken, particularly those in the area of human rights and international humanitarian law. There must be no room for impunity in the construction of democratic institutions in Iraq.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

  3. “It is clear that what is needed is an evaluation of the strategic orientation and of the means necessary for all the internal players in Iraq to regain the country's stability and its viability as unified, sovereign and independent State. At this stage, that includes an evaluation of the presence in the country of the Multinational Force, of which the Government of Iraq has asked for an extension. Peru supports the initiatives to contribute to re-establishing trust among all sectors of Iraqi society. We hope that these initiatives will be translated into a drop in the level of violence in the country, particularly in Baghdad and in other multi-ethnic and pluricultural cities that have seen an increase in violent acts.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

  4. “The task of reconstruction in Iraq is a central subject for its Government and, unfortunately, there have been many delays and much backsliding because of the situation of insecurity and ungovernability. The International Compact with Iraq is an important reference point for international assistance. Conditions for its implementation will be enhanced with improved security, reconciliation, transparency and laws that reflect solid political agreements for the management of natural resources. Iraq's oil wealth must be handled responsibly and with transparency. The distribution of oil revenues must be negotiated, which will help to reinforce the spirit of understanding among Iraqis and their trust that these resources will be used to build a better future, particularly for the country's citizens.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

  5. “The Iraqis and their authorities first and foremost, as well as the neighbouring countries, the regional players and other external players present in Iraq, must act with the greatest caution and the utmost diligence in the current situation to find ways out of delicate situations and move the country forward in key areas, such as constitutional reform, the distribution of oil revenues, the distribution of regional and federal power, the situation of Kirkuk, the changes in the de-Baathification process and the creation of national security bodies which are effective, credible and legitimate, as well as cooperating in the stability of the country and in the full recovery of its sovereignty.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

  6. “Regrettably, the seriousness of the situation has still not generated in those Iraqis who seek to secure a future for their country a quick but sustained mobilization towards the dialogue that could be opened up in their country in order to deal with the basic issues that are affecting life for everyone.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

  7. “Reconstruction is very slow and the consequences of the conflict are reflected in dramatic figures, such as the existence of 30,000 to 50,000 new refugees each month, the more than 800,000 internally displaced persons, according to some figures, and the fact that 17 per cent of primary school students have left school or that only 34 per cent of girls and 43 per cent of boys attend secondary school, and that university education has been severely affected by the violence. The levels of malnutrition also show a deterioration of social indicators. These are factors that cast a shadow over the future of Iraq, despite the efforts of the Government to make progress in the area of security or in the stabilization of the currency and the economy.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

  8. “Violence has intensified again, following the initial drop in criminal acts of sectarian origin that resulted from the implementation of the Baghdad security plan - although, unfortunately, we do not have official data. The attacks are nevertheless being repeated, as happened this morning at the Al-Askari shrine. Likewise, the violence in Basra has caused the United Nations to leave its headquarters in that city. Peru condemns the sectarian violence and acts of ethnic, tribal or religious intolerance, and it rejects all terrorist acts committed in Iraq. Moreover, the reconciliation agenda seems plagued with difficulties.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

  9. “Mr. Gallardo (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I would first like to welcome to the Council the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, His Excellency Mr. Hoshyar Zebari. I would like also to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Mr. Ashraf Qazi, for his briefing and the representative of the United States for his briefing on behalf of the Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I). The circumstances in which we are meeting today continue to be critical in Iraq, as illustrated, once again, by the report of the Secretary-General (S/2007/330), and by the most recent reports of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) on the human rights situation in that country.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

  10. “We believe that UNAMI must continue to provide support - in accordance with its mandates and as the situation on the ground permits - in all areas that can contribute to strengthening political and legal stability and institutional and economic recovery, as well as to provide humanitarian assistance and promote the observance of human rights in Iraq.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

  11. “We also hope to see the speedy establishment of such institutions as a national human rights commission, which will help to strengthen the rule of law and the judicial system. The task of rebuilding Iraq is another core challenge for the Iraqi Government. The international community must continue its support and efforts to achieve substantial progress in Iraq's economic recovery and reintegration into the global economy. In that connection, there is no doubt that the Compact with Iraq is the most solid initiative to that end. Finally, my delegation would like to express its support for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

  12. “All such initiatives can contribute to an inclusive dialogue, help to reduce internal tensions in Iraq and strengthen national reconciliation. Cooperation among neighbouring countries to improve Iraq's stability is also important. With regard to the security situation, Peru rejects all terrorist attacks carried out in Iraq. We also condemn sectarian violence and acts of intolerance. We are confident that the Government of Iraq can make progress in implementing policies that will strengthen the central control of the public authorities and provide security and protection for all its citizens. In that connection, we believe that those responsible for security in Iraq must carry out their duties by protecting civilians and respecting the rule of law and human rights.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

  13. “Mr. Gallardo (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank Mr. Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, for his presentation. We also thank Ambassador John Bolton, Permanent Representative of the United States, for his report on the Multinational Force. Security and instability problems continue to be fundamental issues for the new Iraqi Government. The Government's recent decisions and plans to expand dialogue and encourage reconciliation are positive steps. We hope that they will be effective in addressing the current challenges in Iraq. We support efforts conducive to the restoration of trust among all groups in Iraq, whether domestic initiatives or efforts by organizations such as the League of Arab States, including those that may be made by the Organization of the Islamic Conference.”

    2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source

  14. “Human rights violations are not only one of the main causes of massive exodus; they also rule out the option of voluntary repatriation as long as the violations continue. Another phenomenon that has been on the rise in recent years is that of internally displaced persons: people who have been forced to flee their homes but who remain on the territory of their own country, thereby excluding them from the refugee protection system.”

    2006-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5353 (2006) · source

  15. “We welcome the recent agreement signed between the UNHCR and the Governments of the Sudan and Kenya to facilitate the repatriation of more than 70,000 Sudanese in the first quarter of this year. We understand that the repatriation operation will be based on voluntary returns, and that this is the first of seven agreements that in the coming months UNHCR will negotiate to the same end with the countries neighbouring the Sudan. We can conclude that the refugee situation has changed and has become an example of interdependence. This situation shows how the problems of one country can have immediate consequences for other countries. It also exemplifies the interdependence between refugee problems and human rights questions.”

    2006-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5353 (2006) · source

  16. “It must face numerous prolonged refugee situations, which have increased in number due to new emergencies that have arisen in various parts of the world. It must face ever-growing signs of intolerance and mistrust in our societies, as a result of which the status of asylum is losing ground. It must deal with migration flows, and must continue to manage various humanitarian crises, such as the situation in Darfur. Against this backdrop, Peru encourages UNHCR to continue to find imaginative ways to ensure a life with dignity for all the refugees and displaced persons in the world. We support UNHCR's cooperation with other United Nations organizations, non-governmental organizations and Governments.”

    2006-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5353 (2006) · source

  17. “Mr. Gallardo (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Antonio Guterres, for his important briefing. The problem of refugees and displaced persons is one of the most complicated matters currently facing the international community. Peru is grateful to him for the work he is doing to protect refugees and displaced persons throughout the world, as well as for his ongoing search for solutions to problems they face. Peru would also like to point out its profound respect for humanitarian workers who have been injured or killed while carrying out their duties. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) still has very challenging tasks ahead of it.”

    2006-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5353 (2006) · source

  18. “In conclusion, I would like to express my delegation's satisfaction with the actions adopted by the Security Council with respect to the proposals made in the report of the Secretary-General contained in document S/2004/908, and in particular the extension of MINUSTAH's mandate for an additional 18-month period, until 31 May 2006. El Salvador is convinced that the engagement of the United Nations at this stage of the stabilization process in Haiti is fundamental for successful and lasting national reconciliation.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source

  19. “However, Haiti's manifest vulnerability to natural disasters, along with other pending development tasks, are a double challenge for the national authorities and the international community. We must not forget that political stabilization must go hand in hand with strengthening national capacity to confront both challenges simultaneously. In this respect, the Government of El Salvador endorses the commitment of the Rio Group to coordinate with the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Inter-American Development Bank and donor countries to ensure prompt disbursement of the funds and resources pledged for stabilization in Haiti. We also are pleased with the decision adopted by the Economic and Social Council to reactivate its Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source

  20. “In addition to the gravity of the political situation, it is important for us to recognize the negative impact of natural disasters, in particular the flooding that occurred in southern Haiti in May 2004, as well as the torrential rains in the wake of Tropical Storm Jeanne in September of the same year. Undeniably, the need to respond immediately to the disaster was a further challenge for MINUSTAH, which had to temporarily redeploy its military and police personnel to Gona'i'ves to support the Argentine troops in providing security at distribution points and warehouses, and for humanitarian convoys. In my delegation's opinion, the international community's response was excellent and effective.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source

  21. “The Transitional Government's commitment to organize free, fair and legitimate elections in 2005 and to hand over power to a president to be elected on 7February 2006 is another key element that can contribute effectively to the success of dialogue and national reconciliation. Here, El Salvador's experience might be useful to Haiti, and we shall place it at their disposal under any agreed modalities and format. In this context, my delegation is gratified at the signing on 3 November 2004 of the memorandum of understanding between the United Nations and the Organization of American States on electoral assistance for Haiti. It sets out respective responsibilities and establishes a committee for electoral cooperation to ensure that the assistance provided will be effective and consistent.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source

  22. “As to the civilian police component of MINUSTAH, at the request of the United Nations, the Government of El Salvador is considering the possibility of making available more police officers, particularly women, to be included in the overall international effort, and in conjunction with other countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The Government of El Salvador is convinced that stabilization and peacebuilding in Haiti must be based on promoting dialogue and national reconciliation. In that regard, we are gratified at the positive assessment provided by Mr. Juan Gabriel Valdes, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, as a result of his exploratory meetings with political leaders and representatives of civil society, who have stated their readiness for a national dialogue.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source

  23. “The coordination efforts of MINUSTAH and the National Police in Port-au-Prince, intended to restore the population's trust in the capabilities of the Haitian National Police, have proven to be an effective practice in making progress. In that context, it is important to make a greater effort to strengthen the national commission on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. We must recall that in the process of peacebuilding in El Salvador, that was an essential step to which the international community attached a great deal of importance.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source

  24. “El Salvador shares the concern of the Transitional Government of Haiti about the deteriorating security situation, particularly in Port-au-Prince, and the resulting tense political climate. The existence of armed groups, and the intention of some of them to confront the Transitional Government, continues to be among the main threats to peace and security in Haiti. My delegation hopes that the Transitional Government's proposed measures will contribute to reducing levels of violence and will promote a political climate conducive to tolerance, dialogue and negotiation. As the Council is aware, the Government of El Salvador is convinced that those are the required tools to seek and consolidate the peace. Our own history has proven that.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source

  25. “This debate provides an opportunity to reiterate El Salvador's political will to continue contributing, within our limited possibilities, to the stabilization process that the international community and the Transitional Government are carrying out in Haiti. This process is taking place in the context of the international community's action, in the global, multilateral context of the United Nations, through the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), as well as in the regional context, through the Organization of American States (OAS), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Rio Group. It must continue to be consolidated. We would like to take this opportunity to commend the Secretary-General on his endeavours and leadership in this process.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source

  26. “Ms. Gallardo (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, allow me to voice the satisfaction of the Government of El Salvador at your initiative to convene an open Security Council debate on the situation in Haiti. We take this opportunity also to express our confidence in the diplomatic leadership of Argentina in guiding the affairs of the Council. My Government attaches great importance to this topic, not only because of its implications for regional peace and security, but also because of the human tragedy and the pressing needs of Haitian civil society at present. The social harmony to which it aspires requires progress towards the creation and subsequent consolidation of democratic institutions that can improve living conditions and strengthen the rule of law.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source

  27. “Finally, we feel that the security and stability of every State can be better guaranteed if the fight against terrorism is complemented with efforts to eliminate the structural causes that lead to desperation and to the formation of radical positions within societies. In order to comply with the purposes and principles established in the Charter to promote friendly and cooperative relations among States, including the fundamental principle of respect for human dignity, my country reiterates its full commitment to you, Mr. President.”

    2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059Resumption1 (2004) · source

  28. “Through that diagnosis of reality, hopefully measures corresponding to that reality can be adopted. I would like to conclude by pointing out two issues that in our opinion are fundamental and complementary. From the United Nations perspective, we support the efforts under way to draft a comprehensive convention on terrorism and an international convention concerning the suppression of nuclear terrorism, which would formally complete the international legal framework for fighting terrorism. We deem timely the holding of a high-level conference under the auspices of the United Nations to formulate an organized joint response to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, which would bring us closer to a definition of terrorism and of the difference between terrorism and the right to self-determination.”

    2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059Resumption1 (2004) · source

  29. “It is important that technical assistance and cooperation between Member States in the fight against terrorism, particularly as regards developing countries, be more practical and expedient, so as to improve the capacity of those countries. We share the Secretary-General's view contained in his report on the work of the Organization that combating terrorism: "must not take place at the expense of the fundamental freedoms and the basic dignity of individuals. Success in defeating terrorism can come only if we remain true to those values which terrorists eschew." (A/59/1, para. 77) In my delegation's opinion, it would be extremely worthwhile and important to create a group of eminent personalities with a mandate to prepare a report on the reasons and causes that drive people to commit terrorist acts.”

    2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059Resumption1 (2004) · source

  30. “The United Nations must be a coordinating centre of the fight against terrorism. Its mandate should promote an ongoing multilateral effort, and it should implement a coordinated policy between United Nations organizations and national, regional and global organizations, as seen in resolution 1566 (2004). Multilateral action should be unified, coherent and consistent, with a joint vision that must be evaluated periodically in order to introduce any corrections that are necessary in the fight against terrorism. We must examine and rationalize mandates and the use of resources to be more effective in our anti- terrorism goals. We therefore support the establishment of a unit within the United Nations system to centralize decision-making in an ongoing and impartial manner.”

    2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059Resumption1 (2004) · source

  31. “As regards the efforts of our Organization in combating terrorism, it has been said that the United Nations contribution has been negatively affected by the imposition of some mandates and programmes and by certain deficiencies in the general response and in specific mandates, as well as in the amount of resources assigned to carry out these measures. This situation was reflected and acknowledged in the advisory group's report on the United Nations and terrorism. This situation, we feel, must be examined substantively and in depth in order to make any necessary changes and thus meet the expectations of States. In this regard, we feel that in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of United Nations efforts against terrorism, we need to rely on the following elements.”

    2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059Resumption1 (2004) · source

  32. “Currently, the Inter-Institutional Group is working on drafting a special law against terrorism that will directly link our national legislation with the international conventions and protocols adopted on this issue. At the Central American level, we are following up on the Central America's united declaration against terrorism adopted in September 2001, to examine and adopt coordinated measures to promote the fight against this scourge. Far from duplicating initiatives, it is about cooperating on the commitments and objectives established in the implementation of the Central American Democratic Security Model, created in 1995, which is followed up and coordinated by the secretariat for the Central American Integration System.”

    2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059Resumption1 (2004) · source

  33. “Turning to the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), which established the CTC and set out its mandate, El Salvador has taken the necessary measures to comply with it. For example, we have submitted four national reports and are about to hold a meeting to determine what cooperation we need in order to fully comply with the recommended measures to fight terrorism. At the national level in El Salvador, we have created an Inter-Institutional Group Against Terrorism to coordinate national efforts and contribute to preparing the CTC reports. This institution will be important in following up, evaluating and recommending the measures and strategies for combating terrorism that our Government considers timely.”

    2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059Resumption1 (2004) · source

  34. “That is why we participated with great alacrity - and in order to acquire more experience in the area - in the special conference on hemispheric security held in Mexico in October 2003. That meeting elaborated a multidimensional approach to traditional and new threats, ranging from human security to State security and including aspects of democratic and cyber security. In addition, at the Ibero-American level, El Salvador ratified the Ibero-American convention against terrorism. Within the United Nations context, of the existing 12 anti-terrorism conventions and protocols, El Salvador has ratified 11, and we are in the process of ratifying the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material.”

    2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059Resumption1 (2004) · source

  35. “El Salvador supports all measures and initiatives to promote the goals mentioned earlier, and in that regard and in keeping with our capacities and resources we have implemented the commitments and undertakings that we have committed ourselves to within the framework Organization of American States and the United Nations to combat international terrorism in all its manifestations. El Salvador is a party to the Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism. We have participated actively in the work of the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism. We also hosted the third session of that Committee in January 2003. We must emphasize that security in the hemisphere is a priority for the countries in our region, and we try to strengthen it by promoting measures to increase mutual confidence and security.”

    2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059Resumption1 (2004) · source

  36. “In that regard, my country, having lived through a civil conflict in the 1980s in which violence and terrorism had a tremendous impact on the Salvadoran people, cannot forget that our commitment to the international community impels us to seek all initiatives and mechanisms designed to prevent violence. We are convinced that the security and stability of the nation is an essential prerequisite for the implementation of a national development plan aimed at improving living conditions for the population.”

    2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059Resumption1 (2004) · source

  37. “Those global challenges surpass the capacity of individual States to address and, therefore, require a consistent, coordinated and comprehensive response from a multilateral perspective. The scope and impact of terrorist acts committed in recent years in the United States, Spain, Russia, Indonesia and the Middle East, among others, demonstrate the reality of terrorism as a permanent threat to all nations. We are thus compelled to further strengthen all possible anti-terrorism cooperation mechanisms at the bilateral, subregional, regional and global levels. El Salvador cannot hold back from or ignore the importance of the fight against terrorism and the efforts that are being made to establish a safer, more stable world, particularly from the standpoint of collective security.”

    2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059Resumption1 (2004) · source

  38. “Ms. Gallardo (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of the delegation of El Salvador, Mr. President, we would like to say how gratified we are to see you presiding over the Council for the month of October. We are also grateful to you for giving us the opportunity to speak on this topic, which is of such great importance and concern for all members of the international community. At the end of the general debate during the present session of the General Assembly, it was clear that one of the priorities of each and every State is national, regional and international security. For all of us threats and challenges have gained a global dimension, with no frontiers or limits to their destructive forces, and are having a tremendous impact on the political, social and economic order of our peoples.”

    2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059Resumption1 (2004) · source