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Gayama

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first: 2006-03-14
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“Mr. Gayama (Congo) (spoke in French): On behalf of the Congolese delegation, I should like to say, Mr. President, delighted we are to see you in the presidential seat, and to congratulate you not only as a seasoned diplomat, but also as the head of a dynamic team - that of Greece, with which we have always had the great pleasure of cooperating. Furthermore, as neighbours, our two missions share the same building, which is always reassuring in these times of insecurity - yet another reason, if reason were needed, to have even more confidence in you, Sir. Your predecessor, Ambassador Nana Effah- Apenteng knows how much, both bilaterally and in the pan-African context, Ghana and Congo have always worked hand in hand, which was made abundantly clear last month.”
2006-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5520 (2006) · source
“In conclusion, we believe it is important to stress that, in the context of the new United Nations mission, the importance of the security aspect should not obscure the need to combat the deep-seated causes of the crisis - particularly unemployment and poverty, which affect a significant portion of the population, especially young people and women. Timor-Leste also needs schools and hospitals - in short, social infrastructure. My delegation therefore supports any proposal to establish an international assistance programme, including through the initiative of a "compact" for Timor-Leste.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“As for the security problems in Timor-Leste, which we know are a sensitive issue, my delegation earnestly hopes that consideration will be given to the proposal to gradually replace the international forces now on the ground with a strong presence of United Nations police supported by a military unit under United Nations command - which in turn will be replaced eventually by the Timorese national police and army. We must not only take account of the experience acquired on the ground by the international forces, as has been said, but also better meet the expectations expressed by the Government of Timor-Leste by seeking consensus on the best way to ensure security in the run-up to the critical period of next year's elections - a way that is in the interests of the Timorese people and that is agreed by all the parties concerned.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“In other words, while it is understood that the United Nations must help this new member of the international community take its first steps, not direct it, the United Nations - and thus the Security Council - still has the responsibility to avoid any obstacles that could arise in its path. Therefore, with regard, for example, to the judicial proceedings against the perpetrators of crimes in Timor-Leste who are currently living in Indonesia, we should have discussions with the country's authorities to identify the best ways to combat impunity while respecting both international norms in that area and the sovereignty of every country.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“My delegation also expresses its support for the recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his report on justice and reconciliation in Timor-Leste (S/2006/580) and for any other approach taken to provide the new United Nations mission with the resources it needs to accomplish its tasks in order to ensure a swift and methodical transfer of full responsibility for the conduct of national affairs to the Government and the people of Timor-Leste. It is clear that the success of the mission to be established will depend not only on the resolve of the people who will lead it, but also on an assessment of past actions and the hoped-for results.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Today, the main challenge that the Government and the people of Timor-Leste must face together is that of consolidating what has been achieved, sending strong signals in order to prevent a repetition of past errors. My delegation supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General to set up a new multidimensional, integrated United Nations peacekeeping mission in Timor-Leste. Indeed, the structure and mandate of the mission as proposed by the Secretary-General are consistent with the wishes of the expressed by the Government in its recent correspondence with the President of the Security Council. That is true also of the objectives of most of the proposals contained in the report of the Japanese Government mission, which was recently introduced by the representative of Japan and of which my delegation takes note.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“These positive developments are due to the sense of responsibility demonstrated by the authorities and the entire people of East Timor and to the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, the entire staff of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL), United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations - without whom this progress would not have been made. We must also recall the decisive action by international forces deployed at the request of the Government of Timor-Leste and with the agreement of the international community, in particular those deployed by the Governments of Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. Thanks to the common effort of the international community, Timor-Leste has been put back on track.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“Mr. Gayama (Congo) (spoke in French): My delegation thanks Mr. Ian Martin for introducing the report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/628); his briefing was illuminating for Council members in the context of this debate. We take this opportunity also to welcome Mr. Jose Luis Guterres, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste, who is here representing his Government. His presence attests to the strength of the contacts between the United Nations and his country. Despite all the caution engendered by the recent sad experience in Timor-Leste, my delegation wishes to note recent positive developments, seen in particular in the gradual return to peace and the swearing in of the new Government just a few days after the swearing in of Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta as Prime Minister.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“At this stage, we should like to appeal to the goodwill of all the parties to continue to give priority to the objectives of peace within the framework of the road map so that the Middle East can commit itself to the path towards a peaceful solution and turn away, once and for all we hope, from violence as a way to settle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At this stage, that is all we would like to say. We express the hope that the international community, particularly the Security Council, will, to the extent possible, lend its support to the efforts of the individuals and institutions of good will that are prepared to help Israel and Palestine live side by side in peace and security.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“Israel thus found a pretext for carrying out disproportionate military operations that have had the result of intolerably worsening the ever more precarious lives of the Palestinian people, who today are largely deprived of water and electricity and subjected to true official terrorism. Previous speakers, including the representatives of Palestine and Qatar, have already described how the actions carried out by the Israeli army are in violation of the relevant international conventions and humanitarian law. Our indignation extends to the arrest and detention of Palestinian officials, ministers and parliamentarians, which mock the Palestinian Authority's legitimate institutions.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“Above all, there was the issue of a return to the road map thanks to the joint efforts of the parties, particularly President Abbas and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Egypt and other international partners were associated with those efforts. We commend their goodwill and their readiness to assist. My country cannot fail to deplore any bellicose attitude, which, in such a context, weakens the chances for peace and law while increasing those for tension and crisis. Therefore, the kidnapping and holding of the Israeli soldier by the Palestinian groups claiming responsibility is unacceptable. It is an unfortunate act that we cannot in any way encourage.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“We may well wonder about the reasons - the real motives - behind that act, or even about its appropriateness in a context as delicate as that of a contentious Israeli-Palestinian situation that is so sensitive to manage - all the more so when we consider that recently, some rather positive developments had eased our minds a bit in that regard. I am referring to the inter-Palestinian talks between Fatah and Hamas, which had shown some progress, to the point where one could speak of a certain de facto, implicit recognition of Israel by the current Palestinian Government. I am referring also to at least the announcement of a gradual resumption by international partners of financial assistance to the Palestinian authorities.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“Mr. Gayama (Congo) (spoke in French): My delegation is grateful to you, Madam President, for having organized this public meeting on the current situation in the Middle East. We also thank Ms. Kane, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for the information she brought to our attention. Once again, urgency compels us to consider an extremely grave situation: that of Palestine. The spark that ignited the conflagration was the kidnapping of an Israeli soldier following a commando operation targeting an Israeli military facility.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“The establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission, which is to hold its first meeting tomorrow, 23 June, represents a further major step forward, because it clearly fills a number of gaps at the international level in terms of conflict prevention and emergence from crisis, in particular by ensuring that all parties involved harmonize their actions with a View to sustainably resolving crises. In conclusion, I would like to express my satisfaction that this debate has enabled us to renew our commitment to promoting and strengthening the rule of law, respect for which is the only means of bringing about the collective security that we all wish to achieve, in accordance with the Charter. My delegation will fully support the outcome of this debate, and in this context, we would like once again to warmly thank the Danish presidency.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“That is what the Council has been able to do by skilfully adapting its powers under the Charter. In this regard, we must highlight the importance of conflict prevention, because in too many cases international action has focused on the effects of conflict. Africa - a region dealing with conflict and post-conflict situations - is in a position to benefit from preventive action geared to the nature of African conflicts, most of which, it should be noted, are not direct conflicts between States, but internal struggles resulting from economic or sociopolitical problems. In such cases, the best way to maintain and build peace is to deal with situations before conflict breaks out.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“In certain cases, such decisions have been contested by the States or by civil society, which often claim that there is a lack of transparency in the procedures relating to the establishment of the targeted sanctions lists, a lack of recourse or material error. The outcome document of the September 2005 world summit (General Assembly resolution 60/1) reflected that concern and called for a review of the methods and procedures so as to ensure that they are both effective and credible. In this regard, we have high hopes for the outcome of the deliberations of the Council's Informal Working Group on General Issues of Sanctions. Promoting and strengthening the rule of law also means that we must adapt the legal tools at our disposal so that they can support our duty to act.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“But we must all acknowledge the Court's contribution to building an international order based on law, even though it does not possess the obligatory jurisdiction that would enable it more systematically to fill the justice gap that is often at the origin of international crises and tensions. Sanctions are a significant tool at the disposal of the Security Council in the exercise of its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security; they can enhance Council's authority and help it to attain its goal of achieving peace only to the extent that they are efficient and effective. But it should be noted that the Council's decisions have not always led to the desired change in the conduct of the States concerned.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“States that have ratified the Rome Statute, especially developing countries, need international assistance to enable them to take ownership of justice in their own countries by creating national or regional judicial systems able to meet the challenges before them. In the ongoing quest for justice and the rule of law in the service of peace, another legal institution has demonstrated its capacity to determine the law, establish the facts and define legal situations: the International Court of Justice. Along with the President of the Court, we might regret that there is a certain hesitancy in recourse to the judges at The Hague - including on the part of the Security Council and others - to assess the international legality of given actions.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“Cooperation by States is now critical not only to meet the expectations of victims but also - for instance in the case of the International Criminal Court - to promote the complementarity of the jurisdiction of the Court and national jurisdictions. The establishment of the International Criminal Court was widely seen as a major step forward in the promotion of law and justice. But we need to further operationalize it and ensure its universality by calling upon States not party to the Rome Statute to ratify it. Clearly, recourse to a standing international court gives the international community and societies in conflict or post-conflict situations greater certainty that justice will be done.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“International criminal justice provides invaluable support for national reconciliation and peacebuilding processes; it sends the message that the perpetrators of crimes and other similar acts must know that they will sooner or later pay for their deeds. Yet we know that such courts do not always possess the means to complete their tasks; they do not always enjoy the cooperation they need to arrest fugitives and alleged perpetrators. This explains the delay that we have witnessed in carrying out the ad hoc tribunals' completion strategies, in spite of their considerable progress in streamlining their own rules of procedure.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“It gives us the opportunity - beyond affirming the central role of international law in the activities of the Security Council - to consider how the Security Council can make better use of the legal architecture at its disposal so that it can take more effective action. One approach focuses on streamlining the legal machinery through which the Council seeks to promote the rule of law, ensure respect for international law and work to end impunity, consistent with the needs of peace, justice and human rights. By creating ad hoc courts, such as the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the Council has given substance to the ideal of justice as a prerequisite for the restoration of lasting peace.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“In international relations, they are viewed not merely as essential for enhanced security but also as vital to the maintenance of peace. We live in an extremely interdependent world, and that demands greater unity. The role of the United Nations and the Security Council in adapting to this situation has thus changed considerably, as the new challenges we face have changed. As the High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change observed in its 2 December 2004 report (A/59/565), a collective response is required to the new and old threats that face us. That is particularly true because States are today moving towards societies based on common interests. Hence, the theme of today's meeting is of fundamental importance.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“Mr. Gayama (Congo) (spoke in French): My delegation is pleased, Sir, to see you, as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, presiding over today's meeting. I congratulate the Danish presidency of the Council and thank it for having organized this debate on a subject of such great importance for the international community. My thanks go also to Judge Rosalyn Higgins, President of the International Court of Justice, and to Mr. Nicolas Michel, Under-Secretary- General for Legal Affairs, for their statements, which provided insights that will prove most useful in our discussions. I wish further to thank the delegation of Argentina for having organized an Arria-formula briefing, at which significant observations were made on this matter. Justice and the rule of law have always been intimately linked with the harmonious functioning of States.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“Martti Ahtisaari, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, on the developments in the political process. Of course, we wish him every SUCCESS.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“The implementation of the standards must be a prerequisite for Kosovo's future development. We must note that, whether it be dialogue with Belgrade, Serb participation in the political process and in the Provisional Institutions, economic development, the strengthening of security or the return of refugees and displaced persons, there have been too few results so far. That could compromise the attainment of the Contact Group's objective of concluding the political negotiations during 2006. Only reconciliation and confidence among the various communities can attain what must remain the international community's objective: building a modern, multi-ethnic and democratic Kosovo in keeping with the standards established by UNMIK and in everyone's interests. Thus, we look forward to the briefing to be made by Mr.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“We are pleased to note that the recent political changes have not altered such cooperation, which is being demonstrated at all levels, including the local level. The commitment of the new authorities to continue investigating the crimes committed in March 2004 is an encouraging sign for the affirmation of justice and the fight against impunity. However, those positive developments must be built upon, because they remain limited. Although the Secretary-General highlights some areas of progress, we must note that, since the Security Council's last meeting on Kosovo (see S/PV.5373), there has been much work to do in the areas of deepening democracy and building the rule of law and respect for the rights of minorities, which remain among UNMIK's top priorities. In that regard, we note several sources of concern.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“The Secretary-General's periodic report clearly indicates the favourable developments noted in recent months as a result of those activities. Thanks to the impetus provided by UNMIK, many initiatives have been undertaken to enable members of the Serb community and other minorities to feel that they belong in Kosovo and are living in peace and security. We must build on those results for the long term. During this period, UNMIK satisfactorily transferred competencies to the provisional authorities - represented here today by Prime Minister Ceku - in various areas such as respect for the rule of law, the police and justice, while retaining general jurisdiction on those issues. This is now enabling the Pristina authorities to carry out daily administration of their own affairs.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“We refer in particular to the recent demonstrations against the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), which only serve to heighten needless tension at a time when the international community is calling for more responsibility, particularly to give every chance to the political process, which has just begun, to determine Kosovo's future status. Permit me to pay a well-deserved tribute to Mr. Saren Jessen-Petersen, who is preparing to leave UNMIK, for his far-sighted activities during the past few years in a particularly difficult environment. During his mandate, he was able to carry out and consolidate activities to combat crime and to promote economic recovery and the building of a multi-ethnic society.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“Mr. Gayama (Congo) (spoke in French): At the outset, I, too, should like to thank Mr. Soren Jessen- Petersen, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his presentation. His briefing, which provided the Council with useful details, and the report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/361) give us a clear picture of the situation in Kosovo - a situation that recent events have made even more disturbing. Indeed, we are concerned by certain unilateral statements and initiatives that could threaten to destabilize the situation on the ground.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“We note the efforts aimed at reconciliation already made by the Timorese authorities, religious leaders, security forces and all those in the country and in the region who are able to guarantee respect for the electoral deadlines and ultimately promote the triumph of legality and the rule of law.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“In the light of the recent developments in the country, the proposals made by the Secretary-General in his report contained in document S/2006/251 can be usefully placed on the agenda again, especially those relating to a commission of inquiry and, more generally, to the involvement of the United Nations in the envisaged security sector reform and in the provision of support for institutions and for efforts aimed at national reconciliation. In conclusion, my delegation supports all of the efforts to restore stability and peace in Timor-Leste. We call on the Timorese parties to ensure calm.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“The Security Council took steps to deal with the dangers threatening the budding democracy by issuing, on 25 May, a presidential statement (S/PRST/2006/25) that supported, in particular, the request for assistance made by the Timorese Government. The Congo welcomes the prompt response of Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Portugal - the States that were called upon - whose dispatch of troops prevented the deterioration of the situation and large-scale humanitarian disaster. Wisely, the Secretary-General promptly sent his Special Envoy, Mr. Ian Martin, whose briefing to the Council today will prove to be of great assistance to us in our decision-making.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“Indeed, thanks to the United Nations, East Timor now has a constitution and a national development plan, and it has embarked on an institutional capacity- building process. Unfortunately, against that promising backdrop, destabilizing events took place in April and May, centred on Dili, the repercussions of which are continuing. My delegation condemns those acts of violence - perpetrated one year after the departure of United Nations troops and in the lead-up to elections - which are putting the nation in jeopardy and endangering the lives of the Timorese people, and which threaten to dash the hopes of the international community as a whole. We therefore encourage the international community to continue to assist in efforts to return the situation in Timor-Leste to normal.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“Mr. Gayama (Congo) (spoke in French): This year, Timor-Leste, a State in which the United Nations is particularly invested, should be celebrating the fourth year of its independence in peace and harmony. The assistance provided by the United Nations since 1999 - through, successively, the United Nations Mission in East Timor; the International Force, East Timor; the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor; the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor; and the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste, established in 2005 - made it possible for the young republic to move steadfastly towards the establishment of a State based on the rule of law and to lay the foundations for sustainable development.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“Is it Rwanda itself - the country from which the accused persons originate - that is impeding their return, or are there third countries that are not cooperating satisfactorily in terms of receiving those persons whose trials have been completed?”
2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source
“At this juncture, my delegation would like additional information about the way in which cooperation takes place between the Tribunals and the States that are called upon to cooperate with them. Judge Erik Mose, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, referred to his comments at the 2005 meeting and to the fact that the acquittal of a number of individuals in the Cyangagu trial four months ago, in February 2006, did not lead to their being subsequently relocated in certain host countries. Our colleague from Qatar referred to the case of Charles Taylor. A little while ago it was being said that it was difficult to find a country that would receive him following his trial - if, indeed, there is a trial. What is the situation with respect to Rwanda at this time?”
2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source
“On the regional level - here I am particularly referring to the African region - and in the context of referrals of certain cases to national jurisdictions, it is just as important to strengthen national capacities. That remains the best guarantee against overwhelming the Tribunals and is also important in terms of time management, given that time in these cases is crucial. Since these factors have a decisive role in the completion of trials, we should also underscore the need to ensure that financial resources are made available by the international community, without overlooking the need for increased Security Council involvement insofar as uncertainties with respect to cooperation from certain Administrations, as has been stated, can seriously undermine the Tribunals' completion of their missions.”
2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source
“We also share the View that the Council needs to demonstrate greater resolve and call for cooperation from States in apprehending and transferring the indictees who are being sought. The responsibility of these States, like that of the Council and of the international community, is great in this respect: all with the ability to use force must use it here for a cause that is transcendent, because we are talking about cause of truth. There are certainly other elements that need to be taken into account because of their impact on the completion strategies. These elements include the availability of judges, whose role clearly needs to be strengthened, but also training based on needs.”
2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source
“It is clear that the cause of justice would not be served if the primary perpetrators of heinous crimes who have affected many innocent victims were not brought before the Tribunals established for that purpose. Moreover, the delays in arresting the principal fugitives further lengthens, uselessly, the timetables for the work of the Tribunals. To respond appropriately to the major need for national reconciliation, which should be seen only in terms of truth, the effective administration of justice continues to be the only parameter to ensure a solid basis to restore the fabric of nations that have particularly suffered due to the crimes of which we are all aware.”
2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source
“We also encourage the judges to work together more closely in order to find concrete and achievable solutions. We know how useful it is to ensure this necessary interaction among individuals who deal with the same types of activities. Today's reports also highlight the paramount role played, first and foremost, by regional cooperation, as well as by international cooperation as important elements in the completion strategy. Such cooperation has brought about further improvements because it has made it possible to transfer a large number of indictees who were at large. However, in many other areas, we must observe that cooperation continues to be insufficient. The Prosecutors have been very clear on that point.”
2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source
“The recommendations adopted by the working group on speeding up trials, the use of ad litem judges and the referral of certain cases to competent national courts make it possible to put in context the judgement that it would be improbable that all trials could be completed prior to 2009. In the view of my delegation, all solutions aimed at speeding up trials and appeals - such as changing the number of cases dealt with by the Tribunal, setting up mechanisms for tracking fugitives, ensuring conditions of detention that will minimize the risk of physical failure, removing all material or procedural constraints in all trial phases - can make it possible to achieve the goals that have been set and meet the deadlines that have been established. To that end, we encourage the working group to continue its efforts.”
2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source
“We are particularly pleased to note that progress since the previous report continues steadily towards achievement of the goals set forth in the framework of the completion strategies of the two courts, as reflected in the noteworthy evolution of the Tribunals' rules of procedure, of which we take note. Moreover, we may call this a success for international law. In general terms, the reports enable us to appreciate the ongoing concern of the judges to seek out effectiveness in their procedures without harming the need to protect the rights of the defence and respect for human rights.”
2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source
“Mr. Gayama (Congo) (spoke in French): I too wish to thank the Presidents of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), and their respective Prosecutors, for their briefings to the Council. The assessment reports (S/2006/353 and S/2006/358) before us give us an opportunity to underscore the Security Council's active contribution in the development of ICTY and the ICTR, as well as the major role that the two Tribunals continue to play in the fight against impunity.”
2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source
“The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1681 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 7.10p.m.”
2006-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5450 (2006) · source
“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/2006/343, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America.”
2006-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5450 (2006) · source
“There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1676 (2006). 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 11.25 am.”
2006-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5435 (2006) · source
“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. I wish to draw the attention of members to document 8/2006/229, which contains the text of a letter dated 4 May 2006 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia, transmitting the report of the Monitoring Group on Somalia. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2006/287, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”
2006-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5435 (2006) · source
“Finally, we express our deep concern at the tense situation that continues in southern Lebanon, marked by repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement by various actors and violations of Lebanese airspace. At the same time, we welcome the commendable efforts carried out in that area by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. I cannot conclude without thanking the Assistant Secretary-General for the quality of his briefing, which has helped to update us on the item under consideration.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source
“My delegation strongly encourages the Lebanese people to find consensual solutions to the other problems that remain unresolved. We take note of the developments related to the work of the International Independent Investigation Commission. We welcome the cooperation between the Commission and the Lebanese authorities, as well as the easing of tension in the relations between the Commission and the Syrian authorities. My delegation supports the plan to establish an international tribunal to prosecute those responsible for the bomb attack that took the lives of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and 22 other persons on 14 February 2005.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source
“Now is the time to call upon the international community to support the peace plan in Palestine, particularly the efforts of the international Quartet and the other players in the Middle East crisis. My delegation also believes that the Palestinian people, who are experiencing very difficult living conditions, should not be left on their own and that the primary donors need to continue to provide humanitarian assistance and emergency assistance to them under these difficult circumstances. On Lebanon, my delegation welcomes the fact that the political leaders of that country have decided to overcome their infighting via national dialogue. We welcome the significant progress they have made in restoring the sovereignty of the Lebanese people throughout their territory.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source