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  1. “The only lasting and viable solution to the terror and pain perpetrated against the people of South Sudan is to dismantle the apparatus of violence, hold to account those who have imposed such egregious suffering and put an end to the cycle of impunity. Hostilities must cease promptly and conclusively, and the international community must do what is needed to support the Transitional Government of National Unity, once formed, so that these transitional justice mechanisms can be instigated to function fully and effectively throughout their necessary life span. Enduring peace in South Sudan and justice for its people requires that these steps be taken immediately and with urgency.”

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  2. “The formation of the accountability and transitional justice mechanisms for South Sudan will not be without their challenges, but they are essential. The High Commissioner calls on the African Union to swiftly establish the hybrid court, with a designated unit in support of witnesses and victims, including children and those subjected to sexual violence. However, he notes with concern that the court will try only the most senior officials responsible for human rights violations and abuses. Many more perpetrators need to face the justice that is so critical to lasting peace. That responsibility will fall to South Sudan's courts, which currently do not have the capacity to conduct such trials. Failure to address the deeply ingrained disregard for human life will only lead to further violations.”

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  3. “At its recently concluded thirty-first session, the Human Rights Council adopted a resolution establishing a Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan. Its mandate is to monitor and report on the situation of human rights and provide guidance on transitional justice, accountability, reconciliation and healing. The Human Rights Council also mandated the new Commission to make recommendations on technical assistance to the Transitional Government to support transitional justice, accountability, reconciliation and healing. However, the mandate is predicated on the Transitional Government being fully operational, fully committed to ending the violence against the civilian population and fully cooperative with the hybrid court for South Sudan.”

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  4. “There must be genuine consultations based on the informed participation of victims, civil society actors, including women's groups, and all other relevant stakeholders. There must be needs assessments to inform efforts aimed at truth, reparations, reconciliation and ensuring non-recurrence. If such consultations are to be comprehensive, meaningful and inclusive, they must be conducted over a significantly longer period than the minimum one month stipulated in the Agreement. Above all, the necessary preconditions for the establishment of those transitional justice mechanisms - a complete cessation of hostilities, improved security, commensurate resources and a high level of political commitment - must all be met.”

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  5. “The Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, notably its provisions on accountability and transitional justice, provides useful elements in that regard. Chapter V, for example, provides for the creation of a commission for truth, reconciliation and healing, a hybrid court for South Sudan, and a compensation and reparation authority. However, to date, as we have just heard, the Transitional Government of National Unity has not been put into place, and those other mechanisms are therefore not established, even though the African Union has taken some steps towards discussing the establishment of the hybrid court. Transitional justice mechanisms should be established in line with international norms and standards.”

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  6. “Yet despite the repeated public and formal commitments given by the parties to the conflict to ending the violence and punishing the perpetrators, no evidence has been found of any genuine effort on the part of either the Government or the opposition to live up to those undertakings. If South Sudan, as a country, and its people, as rights-holders, are to realize sustainable peace, security and development, the long-standing and vicious cycle of impunity must be broken. The perpetrators of human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law and of other international crimes must be held to account. South Sudan must address the underlying problems and root causes, including historical grievances, that led not only to the current conflict, but undermine prospects for its enduring resolution.”

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  7. “Furthermore, space for the exercise of freedom of expression, including dissent, has narrowed considerably, with human rights defenders, journalists and other civil society actors subjected to intimidation, harassment, attack and detention without due process. That curtails democratic space, violates the State's international human rights obligations and, without any doubt, further undermines prospects for sustainable peace. A legacy of violence and revenge underscores South Sudan's urgent need for accountability for both past and present-day human rights violations and abuses, as well as violations of international humanitarian law.”

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  8. “The High Commissioner, like the African Union Commission of Inquiry on South Sudan, finds that there are reasonable grounds to believe that allegations of gross violations, including those committed in 2015, may constitute war crimes and/or crimes against humanity. The High Commissioner's report also finds a new and alarming spread of violence and insecurity to areas previously less affected by the conflict. In Western Equatoria, for example, the Government's intensively militarized response to insecurity has been met with resistance from an increasing number of armed defence groups, but it is civilians who are caught in the middle.”

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  9. “Both the Government and the opposition have forcibly conscripted children, some as young as nine years of age, in violation of international human rights law, international criminal law and international humanitarian law. The Sudan People's Liberation Army and allied militia systematically perpetrated rapes and other acts ofviolence against women, during its military offensive in Unity state. Rape, in particular, was used as a strategy to terrorize and punish civilians. From April to September last year, the United Nations recorded more than 1,300 reports of rape in Unity state alone.”

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  10. “Ms. Gilmore: On behalf ofthe High Commissioner, I thank the Council for this opportunity to brief it on the findings of the assessment mission to improve human rights, accountability, reconciliation and capacity in South Sudan. In short, the findings are that despite the August 201 5 Peace Agreement, human rights violations and abuses against the civilian population continue unabated. Since December 2013, all parties to the conflict have committed gross human rights violations and abuses, along with serious violations of international humanitarian law, including the killing of civilians, widespread sexual violence against women and girls, the pillaging and destruction of civilian property, including homes, humanitarian infrastructure, schools, medical facilities and even hospitals.”

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  11. “Turning back to my role as OSCE Chairperson- in-Office, I look forward to cooperating closely with the United Nations on the programme of work on which we are embarking. I look forward to working closely with all other OSCE participating States during our chairmanship.”

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  12. “If I may speak for a moment as Foreign Minister of Ireland, what we are currently seeing in Syria is completely intolerable. My Government condemns the appalling suffering of the Syrian people at the hands of the Al-Assad regime. Ireland is gravely concerned by that worsening crisis, which threatens to affect the wider region, and by the price that the people of Syria are being required to pay. My Government strongly supports the plan of the League of Arab States and all other efforts being made to bring the violence to an end and begin the process of political transition. While recognizing that, in recent days, the Security Council has been unable to speak with a single voice on Syria, Ireland fervently hopes that it will soon be able to deliver a united response to the challenge posed by that crisis.”

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  13. “As I outlined in my briefing, Ireland's approach to the protracted conflicts in the OSCE region is influenced by its own experience of successful conflict resolution in Northern Ireland. We firmly believe that even the most intractable conflicts can be settled with the goodwill and meaningful engagement of all sides. In that regard, I wish to re-emphasize my own commitment as Chairperson-in-Office to work within the existing structures and processes to contribute to the resolution of those conflicts. As I have made clear, during our chairmanship, we will be giving prominence to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in various areas. In many parts of the world, threats to human rights are multiplying. I note that Syria was mentioned in our debate today.”

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  14. “I look forward to cooperating closely with Foreign Secretary Hague in his capacity as Chair of the Committee of Ministers. Picking up on the theme of United Nations-OSCE cooperation, I am more convinced than ever of the importance of strong links between the two organizations. I will work closely with Secretary General Zannier to ensure that our practical cooperation is enhanced. 12-2284] Looking ahead, I hope that we will soon be able to confirm the sequence of chairmanships of the OSCE up to and including 2015, which marks the fortieth anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. I look forward to early engagement with the future chairs to chart out our common vision for the OSCE region.”

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  15. “Mr. Gilmore: I wish to thank you, Mr. President, and all representatives for their words of support. Time does not permit me to give a comprehensive reply to all of the issues raised here today, but if the Council will allow me to do so, I would like to briefly address a number of those issues. The philosophy of our chairmanship is one of inclusion and involves a balanced approach across the various dimensions. We intend to give concrete expression to that philosophy in our actions throughout the year. That applies equally to such issues as OSCE reform, transnational threats, the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), and respect for commitments across the board. The Ambassador of the United Kingdom reminded us of the importance of the Council of Europe.”

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  16. “Ireland's national action plan, launched last November, is a powerful statement of our commitment to the rights of women affected by conflict. Within the OSCE context, the promotion of resolution 1325 (2000) is carried out by the Forum for Security Cooperation. In that regard, a dedicated military office, based in our permanent mission to the OSCE in Vienna, has been tasked to examine ways that the Forum can support the implementation of that and other resolutions related to gender and security. A great many tasks lie before us as we direct the work of this organization across a wide range of activities. It is a signal honour for Ireland to discharge this important multilateral responsibility in 2012. As Chair of the OSCE, a key regional partner of the United Nations, I pledge my full support and partnership.”

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  17. “Close and effective cooperation exists in many of the OSCE's 16 field missions with many of the United Nations agencies, notably the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. On Afghanistan, I recall that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon specifically welcomed greater OSCE involvement when he addressed the OSCE summit in Astana. I am pleased to confirm that we will promote implementation of the decision agreed at the Vilnius ministerial meeting through concrete projects in Afghanistan, in close cooperation with the United Nations and other international actors in the region. The United Nations has provided strong leadership on the issue of women and peace and security, reflected in resolution 1325 (2000).”

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  18. “Our cooperation has advanced not only in the development of common approaches to the challenges we face, but also at the field operational level. The OSCE mission in Kosovo is the first example of the organization's becoming an integral part of an operation led by the United Nations. That mission has a specific tasking from 1244 (1999) to take the lead role in matters relating to institution and democracy building and human rights and the rule of law. Indeed, the former United Nations Special Representative for Kosovo and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, Lamberto Zannier, is now serving as Secretary General of the OSCE. In the valuable contribution which he has made to each, he embodies the ever-closer relationship between the two organizations.”

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  19. “I believe that we can encourage those engaged in negotiations elsewhere to persevere in their efforts by showing that it has been possible to create and build peace in Northern Ireland and by explaining how this was achieved and how it is being sustained. I will also share some of Ireland's experience in this area through the United Nations Group of Friends of Mediation, of which Ireland is a member. Let me take this opportunity to welcome the vital enhancement in recent years of the United Nations capacity in the area of mediation, which we have been pleased to be able to support on a national basis. At a time of constrained resources and ever-more complex transnational threats, a closer partnership between the OSCE and the United Nations is indispensable.”

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  20. “We very much welcome the rich cooperation with the United Nations in these discussions, and would like to pay tribute to the work of United Nations Representative to the Geneva international discussions, Ambassador Antti Turunen, and his team. We also commend the continuing efforts of the OSCE's Minsk Group in addressing the long-running Nagorno Karabakh conflict and look forward to working closely with the co-Chairs and other members of the Minsk Group during the year. In supporting these efforts, we will draw from our own experience of conflict resolution. I will host a conference in Dublin on 27 April that will focus on Northern Ireland as a case study, aiming to explore a number of aspects that might be applicable to conflict situations in the OSCE region.”

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  21. “Among these are the conflicts in Moldova 12-22841 regarding the territory of Transdniestria; in Georgia regarding the territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia; and the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. I have appointed two Special Representatives to assist me in addressing these complex conflicts. As regards Moldova and Transdniestria, we stand ready to build on the momentum achieved by Lithuania with the successful resumption of the official 5+2 talks. We look forward to hosting the first official talks under our chairmanship in Dublin later this month. The situation in Georgia, particularly the humanitarian situation, is a matter of utmost concern. Ireland strongly supports the Geneva discussions in facilitating engagement and a way forward for all concerned.”

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  22. “The OSCE Ministerial Council decision on combating corruption specifically highlights this Convention and encourages OSCE participating States to ratify it. During our chairmanship, we will promote further dialogue within the OSCE on the role it can play to support and encourage implementation of the Convention. During our chairmanship, we will focus in particular on measures to counter corruption, money- laundering and terrorist financing. We will also consider the issue of confiscation of the proceeds of criminal activity. In this regard, we intend to highlight the work of Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau as a model for other participating States to consider. As Chairperson-in-Office, I will seek ways in which progress can be made towards lasting settlements of a number of conflicts that persist in the OSCE area.”

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  23. “Within the economic and environmental dimension, the core theme of the Irish chairmanship will be the promotion of security and stability through good governance. We firmly believe that weak governance undermines economic development and exposes states to greater security risks. Here, too, we see great potential for building on the existing cooperation with the United Nations in this field. Ireland's ratification last year of the United Nations Convention against Corruption signals our determination to further international cooperation in this area. The United Nations Convention is a comprehensive anti-corruption treaty that requires countries to implement legal and regulatory regimes within both the private and public sectors.”

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  24. “We will also encourage participating States that are party to the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe to strive to overcome the current impasse in this area. A shared challenge for our two organizations is to ensure close and effective cooperation to tackle complex transnational threats. One key area of shared interest is counter-terrorism, where the focus of the OSCE's activity is to support the implementation of United Nations anti-terrorism instruments. The OSCE also cooperates closely with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. During our chairmanship, we will build on our joint efforts to tackle transnational threats such as organized crime, cyberthreats - including cybercrime - drugs, terrorism and trafficking.”

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  25. “We will take forward work that will enable the OSCE to deepen its involvement in all phases of the conflict cycle and to strengthen its capacity to tackle conflict, from prevention to resolution. In this regard, we will work closely with OSCE Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier, on implementation of the conflict cycle decision that was agreed at the Vilnius ministerial meeting. We will examine the options available to us to achieve progress in the areas of arms control, conflict prevention and resolution, and transnational threats, which pose challenges to all of our societies. In relation to the updating of the Vienna Document, we will work with the chairs of the Forum for Security 12-2284] Cooperation to build on the good results achieved last year.”

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  26. “As part of these efforts, we intend to organize a conference in Dublin in June for OSCE participating States, at which we will aim to move towards a common understanding of the issues at stake. Human dimension events are also planned on a range of other topics. We intend to organize meetings focused on freedom of association and assembly, freedom of religion and belief, trafficking in human beings, and racism and intolerance in sport. Ireland also intends to maintain the highest standards for OSCE election observation activities. This year will see important elections throughout the OSCE region. In the politico-military dimension, we hope to see continued progress on the updating of confidence- and security-building measures and enhancement of the conflict prevention capacity of the OSCE.”

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  27. “The Irish chairmanship will work closely with the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, and the Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media to address specific instances where OSCE commitments are not being met and to take forward a number of key issues. We intend to prioritize the issue of internet freedom. As in other parts of the world, the threat to freedom of expression online is ever-present in the OSCE region and appears to be growing. We will work to ensure that existing OSCE commitments in relation to freedom of expression and freedom of the media apply to all forms and means of their exercise.”

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  28. “In my address to the OSCE Permanent Council in January, I outlined that Ireland would adopt a pragmatic and fair-minded approach to our chairmanship responsibilities. I noted that our aim was to elaborate a set of priorities that would ensure a balanced and coherent approach across all three dimensions: politico-military, economic and environmental, and human. I can assure the Security Council today that we Will take forward work in all areas in 2012. We will do everything in our power to achieve concrete results and deliver tangible benefits. I am firmly committed to the OSCE's concept of a common, comprehensive and indivisible security based 2 on a cross-dimensional set of agreed principles and commitments. Ireland has always attached importance to the human dimension, and we will have an ambitious agenda this year.”

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  29. “Mr. Gilmore: It is a pleasure and an honour for me to speak before the Security Council in my capacity as Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). In my address today, I will outline the main priorities of Ireland's OSCE chairmanship and also discuss a number of key issues common to both of our organizations. With 56 participating States covering a population of over 1 billion, the OSCE is the world's largest regional organization under Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter. The United Nations and the OSCE are founded on core principles and common values. We share a common belief in a comprehensive approach to security that addresses that challenge in all of its dimensions.”

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