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lines on the record: 923
first: 1993-10-05
most recent: 2016-06-10
sittings or episodes: 118
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“We welcome the establishment of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the broad mandate it was entrusted with in support of the Federal Government of Somalia. We stress, however, the need for effective national ownership in the peacebuilding phase. In that regard, we are convinced that Nicholas Kay, the new Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia, has the competence required to lead United Nations efforts on the ground. On the political process, Rwanda welcomes the commitment of the Government of Somalia to continue its effort to establish regional administrations and to engage country-wide reconciliation and political outreach. We call upon the Federal Government and regional administrations to always aim for dialogue in their relationship in accordance with the provisional federal Constitution.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“Those necessary resources, which include enablers and force multipliers as well as the means to reconfigure AMISOM. forces are critical for the Mission to be able to hold territory and to expand areas under its control. On that note, we once again reiterate our gratitude to AMISOM, its troop-contributing countries as well as the AU, the IGAD and financial partners, such as the European Union, for their support to Somalia. Furthermore, it is imperative for long-term security in Somalia that the Federal Government undertake security-sector reforms and work at building a strong and professional army able to defend and protect the Somali population while combating Al-Shabaab and any other threats facing the country.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“We call on the international community to continue its support of that aspiration for prosperity and self-reliance. We praise and acknowledge the tremendous efforts of the Somali National Security Forces, which, with the support of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), has succeeded in improving security in the country, defeating Al-Shabaab in a number of cities and areas. However, the fight against Al-Shabaab is far from over. We hope that the efforts made by the Somali National Security Forces will be amplified in order to ensure an the full liberation ofofSomalia. In that regard, we urge the Security Council to consider positively the request of the African Union (AU) addressed to the Secretary-General to provide additional resources to AMISOM, which is reaching its maximum operational capability.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“Jan Eliasson, Deputy Secretary-General, for his briefing. As the people of Somalia continue to rebuild the country, which was described as a failed State during the last two decades, we can today be reasonably optimistic. We are indeed witnessing significant progress towards sustainable peace and stability in Somalia. The Federal Government of Somalia, under the leadership of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has shown its commitment and willingness to address major challenges, which will ensure peace, stability and development while promoting human rights in Somalia. In that context, we will come to the six-pillar policy framework, adopted by the Federal Government, which aims to tackle the most urgent issues for the Somali people.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Mark Simmonds, Minister for African Affairs and President of the Security Council, for having organized this important briefing. I take this opportunity to commend the United Kingdom through you, Mr. President, for the positive role it continues to play in favour of Somalia and its people. In that regard, we reiterate our support for the draft presidential statement that will be adopted shortly. I wish to acknowledge the presence of Her Excellency Ms. Fowsiyo Yusuf Haji Adan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and His Excellency Mr. Tekeda Alemu, Permanent Representative of Ethiopia and representative of the Chairperson of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). I also wish to thank His Excellency Mr.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“In that regard, let me once again underscore the importance ofgenuine cooperation between the Security Council and regional and subregional organizations. That cooperation goes along with respect for decisions taken by Heads of State of member States of those regional organizations, particularly the African Union and the League of Arab States, both of which are organizations to which the Sudan belongs. Let me conclude by stating that Rwanda, as a member of the Security Council, a member State of the African Union and the major troop- and police-contributing country to the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, will continue to work towards sustainable peace, genuine reconciliation and accountability for the most serious crimes in Darfur, while promoting complementarity and the equal sovereignty of nations.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“Al-Bashir, we recall that, at seven different Summits of the African Union, starting with that of February 2009, African Heads of State adopted decisions to request that the proceeding be deferred in accordance with article 16 of the Rome Statute. As the lates AU Summit stated, "The search for justice should be pursued in a way that does not impede orjeopardize efforts aimed at promoting lasting peace." In the same vein, we believe that all African countries that have received President Al-Bashir since his indictment were in conformity with the decisions of the African Union Summits and were pursuing the same goal of peace in the region. It would therefore be unfortunate if they were sanctioned for their efforts towards that end.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“Allow me to stress our continued support for the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur and the African Union (AU) High-level Implementation Panel. The success of the Doha Document will ultimately depend upon the willingness of the signatory parties to abide by its provisions. Turning to the ICC, our position is well known. Rwanda, like several other members of the Council, is not a signatory to the Rome Statute. We have had an opportunity in the Council to elaborate our position on the Court; I hope we will have more opportunities to further exchange views, including in the framework of informal interactive dialogues with the Prosecutor. Regarding the indictment issued against President Omer Hassan A.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“The progress against critical benchmarks - namely, a comprehensive and inclusive settlement to the conflict, the restoration of stable peace and a secure environment, the strengthening of the rule of law and human rights and the stabilization of the humanitarian situation and facilitation of aid delivery - has been hindered, and even set back, owing to the failure to achieve, or commit to, a comprehensive and inclusive ceasefire among the parties to the conflict. Inthat light, we urge the Government of the Sudan and all the signatories to commit to the full implementation of the provisions of the Doha Document, particularly the ceasefire and final security arrangements. We hope that will encourage other armed groups to follow suit.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“The nomination of a special prosecutor by the Government of the Sudan to investigate alleged war crimes in Darfur and the establishment of branch judicial offices in the five states of Darfur, as stipulated in the Doha Document, is a significant step towards justice and accountability in Darfur. However, while recognizing the progress made, we believe that much remains to be done. We encourage the Government of the Sudan, including through the special prosecutor, to make additional efforts towards the prosecution and trial of the perpetrators of the most serious crimes in Darfur. Rwanda believes that only a political solution through the Doha Document for Peace will bring peace to Darfur. We therefore urge all the parties to join that process. However, despite recent progress, the Doha Document has yet to be fully implemented.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for her briefing and for the presentation the seventeenth report of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, submitted to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). Let me start by saying that Rwanda strongly condemns the continued fighting in the Sudan. We remain deeply concerned about the continued violations of human rights in Darfur, particularly targeted attacks against civilians and sexual and gender-based violence. We acknowledge the efforts made by the Government of the Sudan to improve the security situation in Darfur, which include the establishment of several institutions provided for in the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, in particular the Darfur Regional Authority and its associated parties.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, Sir, I again commend your personal commitment to fighting terrorism in Africa and the world. I pay a special tribute to all citizens and civil society organizations that fight terrorism every day around the world, at the risk of their lives or the lives of their members. We have an obligation to achieve results, and we hope that our collective efforts in the Security Council and elsewhere will ultimately rekindle hope for Africa and all communities living under the threat of terrorism.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“We recall that the definition of terrorism is not limited to the use of explosives; it also extends to armed groups that commit mass atrocities, practice abduction, burn villages, and use rape as a weapon ofwar and terror. In that respect, I note that a genocidal group in Rwanda, the Armee pour la liberation du Rwanda, was designated as a terrorist group before it changed its name, 12 years ago, to Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda. We call on the brotherly Congolese Government, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the entire international community to redouble their efforts against that genocidal terrorist group, which is the main source of conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we also reaffirm that we are eagerly awaiting the launch of the integrated strategy on the Sahel, which we hope will help countries in the region to prevent and combat terrorism. Rwanda reiterates its condemnation of Al-Shabaab in Somalia, Boko Haram in Nigeria, the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa, the Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb and all other terrorist organizations operating on the African continent. However, in referencing the presidential statement that has just been adopted, Rwanda reaffirms that terrorism cannot and must not be associated with any one religion, nationality or civilization. We also regret the fact that the word "terrorism" is often used in conjunction with movements that have a particular affiliation and use their own particular methods.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“In that connection, Rwanda wishes to recall the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. We commend the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism, as well as the other committees established to fight terrorism, for their activities. We encourage them to strengthen their cooperation, in particular through the exchange of information on best practices, in order to ensure better coordination of international efforts to prevent and combat terrorism. Rwanda also supports United Nations cooperation with regional organizations and subregional organizations. We welcome the work that has been done by the African Centre for Studies and Research on Terrorism, the objective of which is to strengthen the cooperation between African countries in the prevention of terrorism.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“It is therefore very obvious that terrorism, which always goes hand in hand with all types of trafficking and transnational crime, should be a central concern in all thinking about conflict prevention in Africa. Although terrorism can find its root causes in our society, there can be no excuses or justification based on extenuating circumstances for the perpetration of such acts. Poverty, unemployment, exclusion and the corruption of some Governments do not necessarily lead to terrorism, in the sense that most of the victims of those scourges struggle peacefully as citizens every day to achieve a better future. We need to tackle the underlying causes ofterrorism by tackling those who decide to cross the Rubicon by breaking up families and terrorizing communities.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“In addition to the fact that terrorism and conflict in Africa share the same deep-rooted causes, it is important to note that terrorism and conflict can also be the cause and effect of each other. In fact, it is quite obvious that conflicts in Africa can be a breeding ground for terrorism, which, as we all know, can only sustain itself and develop in conditions of chaos or in lawless areas. And it is no coincidence that terrorist groups regularly attack Blue Helmets and threaten troop-contributing countries. Along those lines, terrorism can also be a cause of conflict. In fact, repeated terrorist acts against religious, ethnic or racial communities is a source of exasperation, which can lead to intercommunity fighting.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“It is true that terrorism and conflicts in Africa generally have the same underlying causes, but terrorism can also be both the cause and the effect of conflicts on the continent, as those conflicts can be fed by terrorism or can lead to terrorism. In fact, most of the underlying causes of conflict in Africa, considered by members of the Council during the April briefing, are also the causes of terrorism. I would note, in particular, the artificial delineation ofborders, which is a legacy of colonialism and has engendered identity and nationality problems, porous borders, foreign interference, the lack of democracy and rule of law, corruption and poor governance, poverty and famine, as well as exclusion and discrimination based on race, ethnic group, religion and region of origin.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Rwanda, a brotherly country of Togo, fully shares the concern for peace and security in Africa. That is why our country chose, for our presidency in April, to organize a briefing on the prevention of conflicts in Africa so as to tackle the root causes (see S/PV.6946). We would like to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Togo for his attendance at the time. In fact, Africa will not be able to sustainably fight transnational crime and terrorism until the continent adopts an effective strategy to prevent conflicts in Africa by tackling their root causes. The issue of terrorism, especially in Africa, is extremely complicated.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“I offer the condolences of the Rwandan Government to the victims' families and to the Government and people of Turkey. We hope that justice will be done, and we express our deep concern with regard to the information that the attack might be linked to the Syrian crisis. Rwanda concurs with the presidential statement (S/PRST/2013/5) that was just adopted. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. President, for choosing the topic for today's meeting and statement, which shows Togo's commitment to peace and security on our continent. The theme chosen for the second Togolese presidency of the Security Council of your term is right in line with the theme chosen for Togo's first presidency in February 2012, "The impact of transnational organized crime on peace, security and stability in West Africa and the Sahel region".”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Mr. Gasana (Rwanda) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to thank His Excellency Mr. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe, President of the Togolese Republic, for his personal attendance at this Security Council debate on counter-terrorism in Africa in the context of peacebuilding and international security. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his attendance and Mr. Abdullahi Shehu, Director General of the Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa, for his briefing. Before I begin, I would like to condemn on behalf of my Government the terrorist attack that took place on Saturday in Reyhanli in southern Turkey, near the Syrian border, which cost the lives of at least 43 people and wounded 100.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, I would once again like to call on the international community to support the Libyan authorities in their efforts to achieve justice and reconciliation through a strengthened judicial system. We also call on the Council and the wider international justice system to engage in a serious discussion of the current status of international criminal justice, with the ultimate goal of establishing an independent judicial system that respects the principle of the sovereign equality of States, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“In that regard, even signatories to the Rome Statute have recently expressed concerns about the Court. I would like to cite the note verbale dated Thursday, 2 May 2013, addressed by the Kenyan delegation to the Security Council, which contains a compelling case against the methods of work of the Office of the Prosecutor on the Kenya cases. That was also pointed out by a judge of the ICC who recently resigned. Why? In that regard, Rwanda hopes that the Security Council will soon schedule a decision on the issue raised by Member States for its programme of work, with a view to addressing the growing concerns of Member States, including signatories to the Rome Statute.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“However, to achieve that goal, such justice must be independent of political interference and uphold the principle ofthe sovereign equality of States. Needless to say, Rwanda, like many other United Nations Member States, does not believe that the ICC has lived up to those aspirations. In fact, it has been selective in its methods for investigating and prosecuting perpetrators of serious international crimes, since it has failed to prosecute similar crimes committed in other parts of the world with impunity. Furthermore, as has been stated on many occasions, it is difficult to understand how equal justice can be served if the Security Council can refer cases to the Court while the Council's permanent members have discretionary power to block any prosecution of their own nationals or allies.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“We also believe that the sanctions regime in Libya is of paramount importance in building sustainable peace there. During the past two years, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, which I currently chair, has contributed to giving new hope to Libyans in the aftermath of the conflict. I would now like to speak in broader terms about the role of the ICC and the importance ofa genuine system of international criminal justice. Rwanda has always believed that combating impunity must be at the core of the Security Council's mission. We also believe that a robust system of international criminal justice, which must complement national jurisdictions, is essential to ending impunity for the most serious crimes and to promoting reconciliation in post-conflict societies.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we take note of Libya's continued cooperation with the ICC and welcome the decision of the Office of the Prosecutor to support the inadmissibility of the case of Abdullah Al-Senussi on the basis of materials provided by the Libyan Government. We also hope that the case of Al-Senussi, together with that of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi, will eventually be handled by Libyan courts. We would like to take this opportunity to call on the ICC and the wider international community to ensure that the remaining suspects of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Libya, including those living abroad, are brought before Libyan jurisdictions. It is important in that regard that the international community support and provide assistance to improve Libya's capacity to deal with past crimes and promote the rule of law.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“We are fully aware of - indeed, concerned about - the daunting challenges that the country continues to face, particularly the proliferation of weapons, uncontrolled militias, terrorist activities and political uncertainty, all of which are undermining the State authority of a democratically elected Government. However, we believe the overall trend is positive and that the Libyan Government should be supported and encouraged in its post-conflict efforts aimed atjustice, reconciliation and recovery. To achieve that goal, it is important that the judicial process be carried out by Libyans themselves, with the support of the international community. From our own humble experience, we know that it is indeed important that justice be done close to the victims.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her fifth report on the implementation of resolution 1970 (2011) and for the additional information she has provided today. Rwanda, as co-Chair of the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect, would like to stress that the international community has a responsibility to protect civilians targeted by their own Governments and a duty to ensure that the perpetrators of mass atrocities are brought to justice. That is why we supported resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011), on Libya, and called for swift justice for the victims. Looking forward, we are encouraged by the achievements of the new Libyan Government in rebuilding its institutions with the support of the international community.”
2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source
“Finally, let me conclude by saying that past and current experience has shown that strengthened cooperation between the United Nations and regional actors can play a key role in the maintenance of international peace and security. Therefore, Rwanda looks forward to continued fruitful cooperation with the OSCE under Ukraine's able leadership.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“On election monitoring, Rwanda supports OSCE efforts aimed at facilitating municipal elections in 2013 in northern Kosovo, in accordance with applicable law and international standards. We commend the continued cooperation of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo with other regional actors, particularly the EU. We believe that such cooperation on region-wide issues will support reconciliation efforts in Kosovo and the region. On another conflict, we welcome the continued efforts of the co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group to mediate on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. We reiterate Rwanda's belief that only a negotiated settlement complying with relevant resolutions of the Security Council, respecting internationally recognized borders and ensuring the protection of minorities will bring a lasting resolution to the crisis.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“We commend the comprehensive approach of the OSCE, which focuses on peace and security issues, including conflict prevention, but which also strives to foster economic development while ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources and promoting full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. We stress the importance ofcooperation between the OSCE and other stakeholders at all stages of conflicts, namely, conflict prevention, conflict management and resolution, and post-conflict peacebuilding. In that regard, we commend the work of the OSCE in mediating conflicts and monitoring elections on the European continent. I highlight OSCE cooperation with the European Union (EU) in Kosovo in promoting the rule of law, which is paramount to stability and progress there.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“At the outset, let me thank the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Mr. Leonid Kozhara, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, for his work at the helm of the OSCE and for his briefing today. We value our regular interactions with regional and subregional organizations, as Rwanda strongly believes in strengthened cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. We welcome the priorities for action set forth by Ukraine for its 2013 chairmanship of the OSCE, which are in line with the "Helsinki+40" process. We approve its common vision, goals and actions, which we hope will ensure security, stability and prosperity in the OSCE area.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“There are no more speakers inscribed on my list. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.45 am.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedures, I invite Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/225, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. I now give the floor to Mr. Ladsous.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“There are no more speakers inscribed on my list. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 3.35 pm.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6955 (2013) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/239, which contains a letter dated 19 April 2013 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council transmitting the results of the Secretary-General's technical assessment mission to Somalia, pursuant to resolution 2093 (2013). I now give the floor to Mr. Feltman.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6955 (2013) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Ethiopia and Somalia to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Security Council, I welcome the presence at this meeting of His Excellency Mr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6955 (2013) · source
“There are no more names inscribed in the list of speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6953 (2013) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2101 (2013). I now give the floor to the representative of Cote d'Ivoire.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6953 (2013) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Cote d'Ivoire to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/244, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/228, which contains a letter dated 12 April 2013 from the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004) concerning C6te d'lvoire addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6953 (2013) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/189, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to a vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2100 (2013). I now call on members of the Council who wish to make a statement after the voting.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6952 (2013) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Tieman Hubert Coulibaly, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali, to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Te'te Antonio, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/242, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Australia, France, Luxembourg, Morocco, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Togo, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6952 (2013) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2099 (2013). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 am.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6951 (2013) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Spain to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/243, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France, the Russian Federation, Spain and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2013/220, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”
2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6951 (2013) · source
“It goes without saying that the Security Council must play its intended role by fulfilling its mandate to seek and enforce a sustainable solution to the conflicts in the Middle East as far as returning credibility. We therefore call on everyone to take responsibility. I now resume my function as President of the Council. There are still a number of speakers remaining inscribed on my list for this meeting. I intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 pm. The meeting was suspended at 1.25 pm.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“In seeking to prevent the escalation of the Syrian conflict into neighbouring countries, we hope that Lebanon will soon be able to control its borders in order to avert clashes between the Syrian rebels and the Hizbullah militants, which put civilians' lives at risk in border areas. We also call upon the Lebanese Government to take action against Hizbullah's aggressions and to do everything within its means to ensure the safety of civilians on the Lebanese-Syrian border. In conclusion, the stalemate in the Middle East is not impossible to resolve, but we need realistic solutions based on international principles and norms. That will require all influential stakeholders to display strong political will by considering and reinforcing the needs of the peoples and nations of the region.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“There are reported accounts of murder, arbitrary detentions, sexual violence and torture committed by the parties involved, and now we have heard allegations of the possible use of chemical weapons. As a member of the Security Council, Rwanda will work with our colleagues to encourage a strong and unified response to bring about a process of political transition in Syria. Military intervention in Syria will only continue to exacerbate the killing and violence and the emergence of Al-Qaida. In that context, we continue to support the work of the Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, in his efforts to bring a political solution to the conflict. And we believe that the Arab League should indeed assume a role in that solution.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“Turning to Syria, let me clearly state that the situation is unbearable. The humanitarian situation is worsening day by day with the deaths of thousands of people, with refugee numbers reaching over 1 million and with over 3 million internally displaced persons. This is a stain on the world's conscience. The international community has the duty to address the situation. Mr. Brahimi reminded the Council that it is the last court of appeal when international peace is at risk, and it is time to translate our deliberations and decisions into actions. Based on the recent report of the independent international commission of inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and mass destruction have been committed.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“We reiterate our view that Israel should be fully recognized by its regional partners and should live in security within its borders. At the same time, the Palestinians' aspiration to have their own State that is political independent and economically viable must be fulfilled. We urge all parties to consolidate the ceasefire in Gaza that was brokered by the Egyptian President, Mohamed Morsy. Rwanda expresses its concern over the deteriorating security in the West Bank. We call on all sides to avoid public statements that could further fuel the tensions. We continue to support the Quartet in its mediation efforts, but deplore the current diplomatic impasse. We therefore call on the Quartet and those countries that have influence on both parties to redouble their efforts to bring to the table new initiatives for peace in the Middle East.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source
“We further commend President Obama's efforts for the reconciliation of Turkey and Israel. Israeli/Turkish reconciliation could improve regional coordination in the Middle East peace process and prevent the crisis of the Syrian civil war from spreading. Rwanda, like the African Union, is of the view that a two-State solution is the only viable resolution for both nations. That involves the creation of a Palestinian State that is independent and sovereign, living side by side in peace and security with the State of Israel. We therefore encourage both sides to support and implement confidence-building measures that will allow the peace process to move forward. Any action that may undermine the two-State solution should be avoided.”
2013-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6950 (2013) · source