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Garcia-Moritan

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first: 2004-09-13
most recent: 2020-01-09
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“From the beginning of negotiations leading to the establishment of the Commission, the delegation of Argentina has participated actively in the discussions of the different structural aspects, which led to resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly. Those resolutions defined the main objectives of the Peacebuilding Commission, focusing on reconstruction and on consolidation of the institutions necessary for post-conflict recovery, and laying the foundation for sustainable development. In our view, the Peacebuilding Commission is a fundamental instrument that will in future allow us directly to address actions leading to reconstruction and institutional recovery of States after suffering conflicts.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, first of all, I would like to congratulate you and your delegation on the way in which you have been leading the debates during your presidency of the Security Council. Likewise, I thank you for the timely holding of this open debate on an issue of such importance. The creation of the Peacebuilding Commission is the result of our Organization's need for an institutional mechanism that could assist countries emerging from conflict situations or that are at risk of relapsing into conflict, with a view to helping them achieve peace as an indispensable step towards their development.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The Comprehensive Peace Agreement is the bedrock on which the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement must be built. It is necessary that both instruments enjoy the support of all parties, because they constitute negotiated political solutions of both conflicts. Only in that way will it be possible to leave behind conflict and instability and lay the foundations for a society based on equality and respect for human rights for all.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“However, that peace will be possible only if the entire country is at peace, once the critical situation that we are all aware of in Darfur ends in the framework of a lasting solution that is not based on coercion and violence. The state of coma that Mr. Pronk has just described with regard to the Darfur Peace Agreement is of great concern. Mr. Pronk was very clear that it is necessary to support the forces of the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS), and that the Government of Khartoum must give its consent to the deployment to Darfur of United Nations forces as well - in other words, the immediate implementation of resolution 1706 (2006). We should not forget our responsibility to protect, and we must, therefore, respond.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“Pronk indicated, the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement has entered a new phase that is full of challenges, and substantial progress should be made in the areas of security-sector reform, police reform and restructuring and preparing for the return of internally displaced persons, the national census and future elections, while continuing active disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes to reduce the scourge of the grave problem of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. All of that, without any doubt, will contribute to bringing the population closer to realizing the benefits of the peace for which they have been hoping for so long.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“We also urge the Government to immediately lift the restrictions imposed on humanitarian access, especially in the states of Kassala, Red Sea and Gedaref, and to coordinate with UNMIS the assistance necessary to relocate communities, in order to avoid a recurrence of incidents like the one that occurred in Dar Assalam on 16 and 17 August. As Mr.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“At the same time, even though some of the various ceasefire bodies are working well and have had a significant role in the peaceful resolution of several incidents that have occurred, the authorities continue to impose restrictions on the activities of the monitors of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) in Abyei, which constitute a clear violation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Those restrictions are among the instances of non-compliance with the commitments entered into by the Government in the status-of-forces agreement. Others include, for example, the arrest and detention of UNMIS national staff. We urge the authorities to fully comply with their commitments, and we urge the parties to implement fully, and not selectively, the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Pronk, for his comprehensive briefing, of which we would like to emphasize the following elements. First, the observations concerning the limited progress in the parties' fulfilment of their obligations under the Comprehensive Peace Agreement are not reassuring. We believe that further progress in key areas is necessary, such as with regard to the obligation to share power and wealth, especially as concerns oil. We would also like to mention that legislation necessary to establish the national human rights, civil service, land and electoral commissions is still pending.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“It is necessary to renew our commitment to finding a solution to the crisis if we do not want to continue to see the constant and persistent violation of human rights on a scale that the international community cannot tolerate without taking action to put an end to it. We urge all actors present here to cooperate in a constructive spirit in order collectively to put an end to the crisis in Darfur and to help establish the basis of a more just society in which all the Sudanese can live in freedom and peace. In conclusion, my delegation offers the people of the United States our condolences on this fifth anniversary of the terrible terrorist attack on this city in 2001.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“Therefore, we fully support the adopted approach of immediately reinforcing AMIS, and at a later stage - no later than 31 December, as established in the resolution - the assumption by this Organization of AMIS' responsibility. Without a doubt, we need the Sudan to agree and cooperate with that approach; without its agreement, it would be very difficult, not to say impossible, to fulfil the proposed objectives. It is also necessary for the international organizations most directly involved to collaborate with their efforts in the same regard. We cannot and must not remain paralyzed in the face of a situation that calls for immediate action. Every passing day means more lives lost and greater suffering for a people who have already suffered too much.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“In the context of the crisis in Darfur, the only way to protect its civil population is through the presence of peacekeeping troops in the region - neutral and impartial troops that would neither constitute an occupation force nor limit the sovereignty or the territorial integrity of the Sudan. In other words, we are trying to protect the lives and security of millions of innocent civilians, since the Government of the Sudan cannot do so. Allow me to be clear here. There is no such thing as a military solution to the conflict. As this Council has already repeatedly stated, the solution must be found through peaceful means in the framework of the Darfur Peace Agreement. Only in total respect for this Council's resolutions, the decisions of the African Union and the Darfur Peace Agreement can we achieve those objectives.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“As my delegation has already indicated on previous occasions, the objective of this Council and of the United Nations as a whole in getting involved in the situation in Darfur is clear - we want to work with the Government of the Sudan and join efforts to assist in the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement and in the protection of the civil population of the region. We urge the Government of the Sudan and all the Sudanese to understand that this is the aim we are pursuing. Argentina wants the Government in Khartoum to understand that, along with the responsibility of each individual State to protect its own population, the international community has a responsibility to help States exercise that obligation.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“Only a few hours after the adoption of resolution 1706 (2006), which Argentina cosponsored, the Government of the Sudan again rejected the United Nations operation in Darfur with familiar arguments and continued putting into effect its plan of action, with particular emphasis on the military and security chapter. The news from Darfur is very alarming, including new waves of attacks against the civilian population, humanitarian workers and even members of the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS). Together with the renewed violence and suffering, there are indications that call into question the presence of AMIS after the expiration of its mandate on 30 September.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“We thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting, Sir, on the conflict in Darfur, which, unfortunately, is overshadowed by deeply concerning circumstances. We also recognize the participation of the representative of the Sudan. We welcome him to our meeting and rejoice that his Government has finally responded positively to our invitation. Finally, we thank the representatives of the African Union, the League of Arab States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference for their participation and statements at this meeting and for the unwavering interest they have demonstrated in the search of a solution to this crisis, which we believe has gone on too long.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“Likewise, we believe that Israel should immediately and unconditionally release all Palestinian officials and legislators, end military activities in Gaza and take urgent measures to contribute to the improvement of the humanitarian situation in that territory. Unilateral Israeli measures in the West Bank must immediately stop, as must any other practices that contravene international law. The parallel crises in Lebanon and Gaza have demonstrated once again that there is no military solution to this conflict. Only negotiated political solutions will be sustainable in the long term. Argentina will continue to support a just solution to the problems of the Middle East, based on the resolutions of this Security Council, the Madrid terms of reference and the principle of land for peace.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“The Lebanese authorities, on their part, should assume their responsibilities with a View to ensuring that the lifting of these restrictions does not affect the implementation of paragraphs 14 and 15 of resolution 1701 (2006). The tragic events during the last month between Lebanon and Israel should not distract us from what is happening in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Argentina is extremely concerned by the humanitarian crisis affecting the Palestinian people and by the death of innocent civilians as a result of the violence and the Israeli excessive use of force and Palestinian extremist activities. We continue to attach importance to the immediate and unconditional liberation of the Israeli soldier and to the fulfilment by the Government of the Palestinian Authority of the principles set out by the Quartet.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“With regard to the humanitarian situation in Lebanon, we express our appreciation for the efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the humanitarian agencies. In the current circumstances, the priority is to secure access to the affected population in southern Lebanon and to assist persons who are returning to their homes. The presence of a great number of unexploded munitions creates an additional challenge for these activities. In relation to the aforementioned, it is essential that Israel lift the maritime and aerial blockades and suspend the restrictions imposed on the Lebanese land crossings.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“We should also continue to work to achieve the immediate and unconditional release of the Israeli soldiers kidnapped by Hizbollah and to find a satisfactory solution to the problem of the Lebanese prisoners. Looking beyond these issues, it is essential to establish foundations for a lasting solution to this conflict on the basis of the principles mentioned in resolution 1701 (2006), in particular with regard to the disarmament of Hizbollah and other militias, compliance with the arms embargo and resolving the outstanding territorial problems, especially in respect to the Sheba'a Farms. In this connection, we support the mission undertaken by Mr. Nambiar and Mr. Roed- Larsen and look forward to having a comprehensive report by mid-September.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“The priority for the forthcoming days will be to keep up and intensify that dynamic so as to attain the objective set out in paragraph 2 of the resolution: that all Israeli forces should withdraw from southern Lebanon and that the Government of Lebanon should fully fulfil its responsibilities between the Litani river and the Blue Line. The assistance of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in that process is essential. We are grateful to the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for its efforts in recent weeks to accelerate the deployment of additional troops. We hope that after the circulation of the draft rules of engagement and concept of operations of UNIFIL it will be possible to ensure that substantive contributions to the force are made.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“Regrettably, Israeli violations of Lebanese airspace continue, in contravention of the provisions of resolution 1701 (2006) and other decisions of the Security Council. We would like to recall that all States, and in particular the neighbours of Lebanon, have an obligation to fully comply with the arms embargo established in resolution 1701 (2006). Any transfer of arms not authorized by the Government of Lebanon is a clear Violation of the obligations set out by the Security Council. My country welcomes the fact that the Lebanese armed forces began to deploy in the south of the country following the withdrawal of Israeli troops from some sectors.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his thorough presentation. Argentina notes with satisfaction that the parties are generally complying with the cessation of hostilities called for in resolution 1701 (2006). However, the incidents that occurred on 19 August demonstrate that the situation continues to be extremely fragile and underscore the need for the parties to exercise maximum restraint and to refrain from taking measures that could affect the delicate balance achieved after intensive negotiations. As the Secretary-General has said, the Israeli operation in the Bekaa valley last Saturday constitutes a violation of the cessation of hostilities.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“In the case of protection for civilians, the consideration of such a mechanism could also represent an initial step towards the implementation of the final part of paragraph 138 of the outcome document of the 2005 summit, which indicates that the international community must support the United Nations in establishing an early warning capability regarding the responsibility to protect.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“In that regard, it is useful to recall that those resolutions also include provisions regarding the conditions in which the United Nations lends humanitarian assistance, such as those regarding access of humanitarian personnel to affected populations or the security of humanitarian personnel. The idea of developing a mechanism for a case- by-case analysis on the basis of an initially thematic focus is not new and is already being successfully implemented in situations of children in armed conflicts.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“That would allow an adequate and individualized evaluation of each case, facilitating the consideration of appropriate measures for each conflict on the basis of a list of options that could include, among others, the proposals formulated by Mr. Egeland. A mechanism with such characteristics would also entail greater interaction with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs regarding the information that the Council receives on this subject. That aspect has special importance, we believe, at the moment when civilians are first affected by a crisis, at which time the preventive actions that the Council may deploy play a very important role. Such a mechanism would allow, in brief, a more integrated implementation of the provisions of resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000) and 1674 (2006).”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“Both elements, the responsibility to protect and the new Council resolution on the protection of civilians, mark the beginning of a new phase in the actions the international community should take in this area. To date, the Council has followed up on the issue by holding semi-annual debates such as the one we are having today. It has also attempted to include the issue in the mandates of various missions. After more than five years of following that approach, we believe that the Council should improve its mechanisms for addressing the subject on a regular basis and to that end consider the creation of a specific mechanism for the systematic follow-up of the protection of civilians in each of the situations on its agenda.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“First, the 2005 World Summit Outcome distilled the rich debate of previous years by adopting the concept of the responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. In that document, our leaders indicated their readiness to take collective action in the Council, in a timely and decisive manner, against such grave situations. The unanimous adoption of resolution 1674 (2006) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict was the second significant development with regard to the issue. That resolution completed and updated the legal framework established by resolutions 1265 (1999) and 1296 (2000).”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“The Security Council reacted by placing this issue on its agenda and by creating a legal framework to address the matter through resolutions on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, namely resolutions 1265 (1999) and 1296 (2000). At the same time, new concepts were discussed that questioned the idea of a State's absolute sovereignty in the face of the commission of horrifying criminal acts. Argentina participated in the elaboration of both resolutions and, in 2000, stated in the Council that the principle of non-intervention in the internal affairs of States should be balanced against the principle of non-indifference to massive violations of human rights and humanitarian law. Five years thereafter, the United Nations produced two important decisions that reflected the evolution of this significant issue.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, the delegation of Argentina would like to thank you for having organized this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, as well as for the document you have prepared in order to inform our deliberations. We would also like to thank Mr. Jan Egeland, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for his briefing to the Council. The end of the last century once again brought before the eyes of humankind the horrible realities of genocide, the atrocities of war and massive attacks against civilian populations.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“All of us have obligations that we must honoun The agreement signed on 5 May 2006 offers without question an opportunity for peace in Darfur. We must be unstinting in our efforts to ensure that it is effectively realized. The new phase of implementation, which will undoubtedly be more demanding than the previous phase, will require the sustained commitment of all actors involved in the process. We urge the parties to fulfil their commitments and the international community as a whole to renew its commitment to the cause of peace in Darfur, which, without a doubt, will result in better and more decent living conditions for its inhabitants.”
2006-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5434 (2006) · source
“Our activities should be guided by a single objective: to provide relief to the suffering of hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians who have experienced the most painful sufferings as a result of the armed struggle. The parties must abstain from any acts that would lead to a breach of the ceasefire and put an end to attacks immediately. The Government of the Sudan must also facilitate access for humanitarian assistance for people in need and remove all hindrances in the path of humanitarian workers. It should also be recalled that the Government has an unconditional obligation to protect its own population. The international community must continue to lend support and assistance, not only in this crisis but also in the future tasks of reconstruction and development.”
2006-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5434 (2006) · source
“In this regard, we call on the Government of the Sudan to make it possible for the technical assessment mission on the ground to be carried out, as it is essential to complete preparatory analysis for the future mission. We would like to assure you, Mr. President, that our delegation is fully ready to work immediately to conclude this preparatory work promptly. In this regard, we shall be carefully considering the draft resolution presented by the United States to this effect. The people of Darfur have been suffering for too long. Their afflictions have been incalculable. It is our responsibility to work to improve the quality of their lives. Therefore we need to urgently and practically respond to the grave humanitarian situation that persists in Darfur.”
2006-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5434 (2006) · source
“Thus we encourage the parties that have not yet joined in the peace agreement to do so as soon as possible, without preconditions. Now a new phase of the peace process in Darfur has been started. It will be necessary to strengthen the capacity of the African Union Mission in Sudan in order to ensure that it has the adequate resources to provide appropriate security conditions on the ground, give the civilian population effective protection and assist in implementing the agreement that has been reached - all of this without prejudice to the parallel activities of this Council to initiate planning for a United Nations operation in Darfur, which should be started without further delay.”
2006-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5434 (2006) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to express my thanks for the timely convening of this meeting. The level of this Security Council meeting clearly attests to the importance that this body attaches to the question of Darfur. After lengthy and extensive negotiations in the Abuja process, today we share some optimism about the signing of the peace agreement between the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan Liberation Movement. We welcome this success and commend the efforts of the parties in achieving it, as well as all of those who were actively involved in the process. However, we believe that true pacification and reconciliation in Darfur requires that this process be inclusive and properly representative.”
2006-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5434 (2006) · source
“We hope that the mission by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will be able to undertake its visit in mid-May in order to investigate the situation and prepare a report. Given the importance that Argentina attaches to the protection of human rights, we will continue to follow closely the developments in this area. My delegation hopes that these matters will be taken into consideration by the Council when it takes up the next renewal of MINURSO's mandate, in October 2006.”
2006-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5431 (2006) · source
“We are convinced that, as in other disputes and conflicts on the agenda of the United Nations, negotiations and dialogue constitute the best way to find a definitive solution in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant resolutions adopted by the Security Council and other bodies of the Organization. In that context, I would like to reiterate my country's support for the work of Mr. Peter van Walsum, Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General. We thank him for his efforts in recent months and ask him to continue to work to overcome the current impasse. Lastly, I would like to stress that the report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/249) expresses concern at the worsening of the human rights situation in the territory.”
2006-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5431 (2006) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina voted in favour of the resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for a period of six months, because we understand that the presence of the Mission in Western Sahara continues to be necessary. My delegation believes that the Security Council must send a clear message to the parties that they must endeavour to find a peaceful resolution to this long- standing dispute. In that connection, we hope that the next six months will be used positively to address the stagnant situation we have seen in recent years.”
2006-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5431 (2006) · source
“Charles Taylor and to facilitate his transfer to the Special Court for Sierra Leone for prosecution in the event that he returns to Liberia. I wish to reaffirm our country's position of defending the rule of law and the principles of international law in all circumstances and without exception.”
2005-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5304 (2005) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina has participated in the consensus in the adoption of resolution 1638 (2005) on the understanding that any process of post-conflict peacebuilding - in this case in Liberia - necessarily must be conducted with respect for the law and for justice. Impunity sends a bad Sign for the future. It is an element that weakens and undermines a genuine process of national reconciliation. Peace can never really be achieved until those who have committed the gravest crimes against humankind are brought to justice. It is for this reason that we support the mandate that this resolution gives to the United Nations Mission in Liberia, within full respect for the sovereignty and legal order of Liberia and in coordination with the Government of that country, to apprehend Mr.”
2005-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5304 (2005) · source
“For this reason we believe it is essential that the Secretary- General provide recommendations to us on this issue in his report at the end of this year with a view to the adoption of a further resolution on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which will help prevent the continuation of such violations of human rights and humanitarian law. The Argentine delegations reaffirms its commitment to continue to work to establish efficient and specific measures and mechanisms to tackle the challenge of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, both through this Council and in the context of the discussion in the General Assembly on the Secretary-General's proposals to the Assembly contained in his report "In larger freedom" (A/59/2005).”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“In the current context of violence directed against civilians, it is essential to improve physical protection for refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as for women, children and vulnerable groups in areas of danger. As part of those endeavours, the peacekeeping operations set up by this Council should set, as a key objective, the establishment of a safe environment for vulnerable populations in situations of armed conflict. That and other measures should be studied thoroughly and expeditiously by the Council. We cannot and must not remain unresponsive to those situations that are an assault on human dignity.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“In circumstances in which the judicial system fails, the international community has an important role to play, including through the International Criminal Court, to ensure that the perpetrators of those crimes are brought to justice. The attacks on civilian populations or on other protected persons and systematic, blatant and widespread violations of international humanitarian law and of international human rights law in situations of armed conflict are a threat to international peace and security and require proper consideration and response from the international community. In the past, the Security Council has stated its readiness to consider the various situations and conflicts with a view to adopting, whenever necessary, appropriate measures to help establish a secure environment for civilians threatened by conflict.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“We should also keep in mind the valuable contribution of the annual reports of the Secretary-General and of oral briefings of the Council such as that we have heard from Mr. Egeland. Notwithstanding the measures that have been taken, including the road map, the aide-memoire and the ten-point plan, there is a manifest lack of progress in the field. The persistence of the problem should prompt thorough reflection on the part of the international community. We have already indicated to the Council that no consideration of national security can take precedence over the primary obligation of all States to comply with the norms of international humanitarian law contained in the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. The international community cannot and must not remain indifferent to the atrocities inflicted on civilians.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First, Mr. President, I wish to thank your delegation for having convened this discussion on the important question of protecting civilians in armed conflicts. We also wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Jan Egeland, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for his briefing to the Council on the situation regarding the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We recall that this important issue has held a prominent place on the agenda of this Council in recent years in a process that has included the adoption of two substantive resolutions - 1265 (1999) and 1296 (2000) - both adopted during Argentina's term as a non-permanent member of the Council, along with successive presidential statements.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“The Argentine delegation also supports the initiative under which the Secretary- General would begin negotiations with the Burundian parties in order to implement the recommendations contained in the report of the assessment mission.”
2005-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5203 (2005) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Minister of Justice of Burundi, Mr. Kiganahe, for his clear presentation today and for his comments on how to implement the recommendations in the report of the assessment mission. We also thank Mr. Zacklin for introducing the report submitted to us by the Secretary-General. In that regard, I would like to highlight the importance that my own country attaches to judging crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes so that the perpetrators of these aberrant crimes will not go unpunished anywhere in the world. It is for this reason that my Government supports any initiative which is aimed at bringing those guilty of these gravest of crimes to justice.”
2005-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5203 (2005) · source
“We believe that the support given by the international community to those who have responsibilities in the process - that is, the population of Kosovo and their representatives in the Provisional Institutions - will help the process move towards ensuring the sustainability of a potential political agreement.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“In that framework, we believe that it is a matter of priority to emphasize the importance of respect for human rights - including the rights of refugees and of displaced persons - and international humanitarian law as well as respect for the rights of minorities. The political process must be propelled by the achievement of real progress in the implementation of the eight standards, an achievement which is essential to the sustainability of any process related to the future status of Kosovo. In that regard, we support the conducting of a comprehensive review under the terms of resolution 1244 (1999) in order to evaluate the current situation and conditions with a view to the adoption of measures in accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary-General.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“It is also encouraging to see that there is greater freedom of movement and that the Kosovo Serbs are less dependent on the escorts that accompany them when they travel in majority areas. In that regard, Argentina agrees with the Secretary-General that mutual trust among the communities of Kosovo is the foundation of lasting security. This means mainly that the Kosovo Albanians and their leaders must step up their efforts to reach out to the Kosovo Serbs, while the latter must show their concrete will to integrate into Kosovo society. Argentina affirms that there can be no prosperous and peaceful future for Kosovo without full respect for the diversity of its people. A lasting solution to the question of Kosovo must be reached on the basis of full respect for the principle of territorial integrity.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“In that regard, we endorse the Secretary- General's statement in his report that progress depends on a constructive, democratic dynamic between the Government and the opposition. There is a need for a genuine commitment and for the responsible discharge of their respective functions as well as a complete rejection of violence in order to ensure that work is carried out jointly that will yield concrete results for the benefit of the population. Furthermore, we welcome the progress that has been made in the direct dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade on practical questions, together with the declared will on the part of Belgrade's political leaders to participate in this process.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“That is why we consider it essential that those who compose and represent the Provisional Institutions agree to accept and implement those standards, which are understood as goals to be achieved and as a sign of the will of those who live in Kosovo to develop a multi-ethnic, democratic and sustainable society. Equally of concern is the information regarding the increase in tension between the Government parties and the opposition in the framework of questions that are decisive to the future of Kosovo, as well as the persistence of elements that are prepared to resort to violence. It is undeniable that a possible escalation of violence and an increase in political strife could destabilize the situation and interrupt the process that is necessary to determine the future status of Kosovo.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source