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Golakovic'

lines on the record: 35
first: 2010-06-29
most recent: 2010-12-16
sittings or episodes: 4
sources: un-security-council

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“It is essential that the parties continue dialogue in a spirit of compromise in order to close the differences on substantial CPA issues, including borders, revenue sharing, citizenship and Abyei. We commend the assistance and engagement of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) in the process of preparing and conducting the referendums, as well as its technical and logistical support to the process. We are encouraged by the contingency planning of UNMIS to address challenges that may arise during this critical time. Finally, Bosnia and Herzegovina fully supports the efforts made by UNMIS in the protection of civilians. In that regard, we call upon both parties to remove all restrictions on UNMIS's freedom of movement and to allow UNMIS to exercise its mandate.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“We therefore call upon the parties to prevent any further delays in the referendum process. With regard to the resolution of the issue of Abyei, we are concerned that the parties have not yet agreed over the eligibility of voters. As far as the post-referendum process is concerned, the establishment of working groups on wealth-sharing, citizenship, security and international legal instruments, as well as the anticipated establishment of a joint secretariat for negotiations, are positive steps. However, the process should be conducted more expeditiously. We welcome the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union Panel in facilitating and intensifying the negotiations between the parties on outstanding issues.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“I wish to join other delegations in thanking Under-Secretary- General Alain Le Roy and President Benjamin Mkapa, Chair of the Secretary-General's Panel on the Referenda in the Sudan, for their comprehensive and informative briefings. We welcome the participation of His Excellency Mr. Mutrif Siddiq, State Minister at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs of the Sudan, and Mr. Pagan Amum, Secretary General of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement. I would like to reiterate Bosnia and Herzegovina's support for the full and timely implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). At this stage, it is critical that the CPA parties redouble their efforts to fulfil their commitments and obligations. Bearing in mind the tight referendum calendar, it is of the utmost importance to get all procedural work finished in a timely manner.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“Before concluding, allow me, once again to emphasize that only direct negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians can bring about a lasting resolution to the conflict and ensure peace, stability and progress in the Middle East.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“We call upon Hamas to unconditionally allow the International Committee of the Red Cross access and to end its interference with the operations of non-governmental organizations and United Nations agencies in Gaza. Regarding the recent tragic incident involving the humanitarian aid flotilla, we reiterate our call for a prompt, impartial, credible and transparent investigation conforming to international standards, in accordance with the statement of the President of the Security Council S/PRST/2010/9. At the same time, we support Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's proposal for an international inquiry to investigate the Gaza flotilla incident.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Our concerns also include the latest developments in East Jerusalem and continuing tensions in the city. Bosnia and Herzegovina does not recognize the annexation of East Jerusalem and underlines that the status of Jerusalem is a permanent status issue that must be resolved through negotiations between the parties. Jerusalem - the holy city of the three great monotheistic religions: Christianity, Judaism and Islam - should be the symbol of peace, freedom of religious expression and human rights. Israel's security concerns, including a complete stop to all violence and arms smuggling into Gaza, must also be addressed. Bosnia and Herzegovina condemns the latest attack on the children's recreational facility in Gaza.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“In order to overcome the current peace process impasse, the parties have to fulfil their obligations and make a tangible contribution towards creating conditions conducive to negotiations. Settlements, the separation barrier built on occupied land, the demolition of homes and evictions are illegal under international law and contrary to Israel's obligations under the Road Map. We believe that these activities constitute a major obstacle on the road to comprehensive peace because they prejudge the outcome of final status negotiations and threaten to make a two-State solution impossible. It is therefore essential that Israel put an end to all settlement activities, including natural growth, in East Jerusalem and the rest of the West Bank, and dismantle all outposts erected since March 2001.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Hence, we reiterate our call upon Israel to allow the immediate, sustained and unconditional opening of the crossings for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from Gaza, in accordance with resolution 1860 (2009) and the 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access. Time and again, we have to reiterate that comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East can be achieved only on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Road Map, the agreements previously reached by the parties and the Arab Peace Initiative. Bosnia and Herzegovina is and will remain committed to the two- State solution, with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Recent events further demonstrated that the counterproductive and unacceptable blockade of Gaza represents a grave obstacle to security, prosperity and opportunity for the Palestinians and the Israelis, and for all nations in the region. In this regard, we welcome the Israeli Government's recent announcement, which, once fully and effectively implemented, will be a significant step forward in the review of Israeli policy on Gaza. However, we strongly believe that this is not enough and that more needs to be done. Bosnia and Herzegovina is of the view that only the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1860 (2009) can meet the basic needs of the 1.5 million Palestinian residents in the Gaza Strip.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his update on recent developments in the Middle East. We also thank the Permanent Representative of Israel, Her Excellency Ms. Gabriela Shalev, and the Permanent Observer of Palestine, His Excellency Mr. Riyad Mansour, for their presence and their contributions to our debate. Bosnia and Herzegovina remains deeply concerned by the extremely worrying impasse that persists in the peace process in the Middle East. The pattern of events in the region in recent months is a strong reminder that the situation on the ground continues to be a source of great concern.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“At the same time, regional organizations can act as bridges when the ownership of peace processes is transferred from international to domestic authorities.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Multilateral endeavours and actions should be focused on conflict resolution in a more transparent and open way. Short-term solutions should only pave the way for long-term approaches that require proper understanding of the root causes of conflict, which often lie in political grievances, underdevelopment, backwardness, lack of good governance or concerns related to the preservation of ethnic, cultural, national and religious identities. Bosnia and Herzegovina believes that enhancement of consultations between the Secretariat and its counterparts at the regional and subregional levels will enhance complementarity and minimize duplication of efforts. Strengthening the input of regional organizations in decision-making and the peaceful settlement of disputes is crucial.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Particular emphasis should be placed on programmes for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, as an integral element of peacebuilding activities. Strengthening the role and capacities of civil society groups and women and their involvement in post-conflict peacebuilding activities are necessary for the promotion of a culture of peace and economic empowerment. In conclusion, cooperation should be strengthened in the deployment of peacekeepers and to more closely involve regional and subregional organizations in peacebuilding, post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction processes through the framework of the Peacebuilding Commission. Linking United Nations expertise and experts from regional organizations will significantly contribute to increasing the pool of available expertise.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“It is of vital importance that the Security Council be provided with regular reports and analyses on developments in regions of potential armed conflict in Africa, as well as on ongoing preventive diplomacy initiatives. Regional conflict management structures should provide the Security Council with timely and rapid information to facilitate adequate and proper decision-making. We must not exclude or underestimate negative developments in the economic, social and security sectors. Special attention should be given to monitoring tensions arising from economic and social issues and actions against the illegal exploitation of natural resources and high-value commodities.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“The United Nations and the Security Council, which have the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, should invest more effort in conflict prevention, through such means as fact-finding missions, mediation and confidence- building measures and the appointment of special representatives, who could provide useful recommendations for the peaceful settlement of disputes prior to preventive deployment or enforcement measures. We are convinced that support for regional mediation initiatives, in close consultation with regional and subregional organizations, is an important element of ensuring peace and security, not only within countries but also between countries.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“This is relevant not only in terms of knowledge on the ground and exchanges of experience, but also for the training of military experts and the development of civilian expertise. We welcome the progress made in recent years in the implementation of the Ten-Year Capacity-Building Programme. We urge the United Nations to increase its engagement to make African Peace and Security Architecture fully operational as soon as possible, in particular in the areas of early warning, conflict prevention, peacekeeping and training. Furthermore, we consider it crucial for the African Union to ensure leadership and ownership of the process.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Building preventive diplomacy capacity involves national, regional and, finally, United Nations expertise. The assessment of early warning information coming from the United Nations system should be timely in order to enable good policy options and decisive actions. Bosnia and Herzegovina attaches great importance to enhanced cooperation between regional and subregional organizations and the United Nations. Strengthening cooperation and strategic partnership among the United Nations, the African Union and the European Union is of key importance for enabling early responses to disputes or emerging crises. Pursuing effective peacekeeping and peacebuilding strategies should be based on flexibility and on making use of each partner's comparative advantages.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Those measures not only represent a peaceful alternative but are also less costly. Addressing and solving contemporary conflicts requires an integrated approach with complementary tools such as mediation, negotiation, dialogue or conflict resolution and management. Bosnia and Herzegovina emphasizes the role of intercultural and interreligious dialogue in advancing regional cooperation and solving some of the difficulties. We are convinced that this is a necessary measure in order to build confidence and trust. The links between security and development are mutually reinforcing. Therefore, conflict prevention should address the root causes of conflict in a comprehensive manner, including the promotion of sustainable development, good governance, rule of law, national reconciliation and poverty eradication.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“At the outset, I would like to commend you, Mr. President, and the mission of Nigeria for organizing this debate to discuss this pertinent topic. We would also like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General and Ms. Sarah Cliffe for their very informative briefings. This issue is of particular importance for our increasingly globalized world, in which social and political crises have the potential to create an atmosphere of tension that can erupt into acts of violence or lead to instability for countries or regions. In the past decade, peacekeeping has become the most important instrument of the United Nations in solving disputes and conflicts. Overstretched as it currently is, peacekeeping must encompass new initiatives and innovative methods for solutions helping to preserve or maintain peace.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“All the efforts they invest in further improving their procedures and their careful consideration and deliberation in this sensitive matter firmly underline and demonstrate the credibility of such measures. Finally, I would like to reiterate the importance that Bosnia and Herzegovina attaches to justice and the rule of law in rebuilding post-conflict societies, as parts of a comprehensive approach to peacebuilding strategies aimed at achieving reconciliation, stability and lasting, irreversible peace.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the appointment of Judge Kimberly Prost to that position and firmly believes that her work within the framework of the sanctions committee will further compliment our commitment to the rule of law. It is important to emphasize that, besides the establishment of the Ombudsperson, the Committee continues to tirelessly address the requirements set out in resolution 1822 (2008), always bearing in mind the importance of fair and transparent procedures when deliberating on the facts and evidence provided. As a result, and drawing from the example of the Al Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime, we support other sanctions regimes in their practice of periodically reviewing and evaluating targeted sanctions.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Today, we can rightly say that the Council has made a significant achievement in that regard: resolutions 1822 (2008) and 1904 (2009) have contributed further to the credibility of the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime. They targeted the key issues of concern for the Council in 2006 and, What is of even greater importance, set up an institution to address the issue of listing and delisting in an efficient and transparent way. By establishing the institution of the Ombudsperson, this Council took a step further in strengthening the work of the sanctions regime, underlining its firm commitment to and respect for due process guarantees.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“In that context, the Council should consider measures to further support and strengthen the ICC's important role in the international judicial system. We urge all those States which have not yet done so to consider becoming party to the Rome Statute, but we also take this opportunity to remind them of their obligations under Article 103 of the Charter. As many rightly pointed out during the debate in 2006 (5474th meeting), it is of the utmost importance that sanctions are adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Charter and that they have a high degree of legitimacy. At that time, the Council was urged to improve the efficiency and credibility of sanctions regimes.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“It once again emphasized the significant contribution of the ad hoc tribunals to international criminal law, as they have brought and continue to bring justice to countries deeply wounded by mass atrocities and serious violations of international humanitarian law. Their role in fighting impunity and restoring peace and the rule of law is indisputable, and their legacy has been honoured with the creation of the International Criminal Court (ICC). We hope that this Court will draw its strength not only from the vast experience of the ad hoc tribunals, but also from the experience of the mixed tribunals and truth and reconciliation commissions, as they proved on numerous occasions to be a valuable tool in the quest for justice.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“We believe that all efforts towards peaceful resolution further promote the culture of dialogue and contribute to respect for the principles of international law. We therefore strongly encourage the further strengthening of existing international dispute settlement mechanisms and the use of alternative mechanisms and informal systems for peaceful dispute resolution. As I stated at the outset, this month the Council also deliberated upon several other topics that, in their nature, represent essential aspects of promoting and strengthening the rule of law and international justice.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“As the majority of disputes are perceived to be politically charged and diplomatically sensitive, many of them are by their nature concerned with supposed legal rights, in which cases Chapter VI of the Charter refers to the Court as the principal organ for their settlement. Since the enforcement of the Court's judgments lies ultimately with the Security Council, we are of the opinion that the Council, through its own actions, should give stronger emphasis and exploit this body more as one of the central tools in maintaining peace and security. Finally in this regard, it is of great importance to underline that States today have many different means of settling their disputes, through a vast range of highly specialized forums and tribunals.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“The judgments and the growing number of advisory opinions of the International Court of Justice have made a valuable contribution to the cause of peace and the building of an international order based on law through the unified interpretation and clarification of the key points of international law. Bearing in mind the fundamental principle of the international legal system that States settle their differences through peaceful means, we can only agree with the Outcome Document of the 2005 World Summit (General Assembly resolution 60/1) and recognize once again the important role of the Court in those peaceful settlements. This also prompts us to underline the very strong connection and overlapping roles that the Council and the Court have in those situations.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“As stated in the Secretary-General's report of 2006 (S/2006/980), the Charter of the United Nations, together with the four pillars of the modern international legal system - international human rights law, international humanitarian law, international criminal law and international refugee law - and the wealth of the United Nations human rights, crime prevention and criminal justice standards set out a normative foundation and provides the means for all United Nations activities in support of justice and the rule of law. Following on from this, I should like to touch upon the judicial institution that, as a principal organ of the United Nations and as set out in Chapter XIV of the Charter, has a fundamental role in determining the law, establishing facts and defining legal situations.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“It is crucial to emphasize the central role of the United Nation in strengthening international justice and the importance it gives to promoting the peaceful settlement of disputes. We recall that one of the main purposes of this Organization, which is firmly embedded in its main document, is to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Also, in order to ensure the effectiveness of these institutions, other segments of the judiciary system - such as humane prison services, victim protection and reparations measures, juvenile justice systems or institutions in charge of civil claims - should be simultaneously developed. Bosnia and Herzegovina considers the establishment of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to be a positive step towards assuring effective coordination in providing comprehensive United Nations rule of law engagement during conflict and post-conflict recovery. We look forward to working together in further strengthening the work of the Office.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Coming to terms with a legacy of gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and ensuring accountability are of crucial importance for stabilization, reconciliation and overall reinforcement of the peace process. Strengthening the rule of law must be accompanied by efforts to ensure sufficient capacity and bring to justice the perpetrators of the most serious crimes. We firmly believe that addressing impunity is of the utmost importance. Therefore, the establishment and support of independent national judicial institutions that will be given the task of dealing with the domestic processing of gross human rights violations is of vital significance for addressing the legacy of the past.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Particular attention should be paid to the full integration of the rule of law component into the strategic and operational planning of peace operations. We believe that the policy framework of United Nations activities in the area of the rule of law should be based on careful consideration of the country's needs and capacities, taking into account the social, cultural and justice system specificities of the host country and complying with international norms and standards. Transitional justice and restoring the capacities and legitimacy of national institutions should continue to be at the very heart of the United Nations rule of law action aiming to establish lasting peace in post-conflict countries.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“Peace and stability can prevail only if the causes of conflict are addressed in a legitimate and fair manner - causes such as ethnic discrimination, gross disparities in the distribution of wealth and social services, abuse of power, and the denial of the right to property or citizenship." (S/PV.5052, p- 3) Peacebuilding activities in a post-conflict society must be integrated, coordinated and based on a comprehensive approach to the establishment of good governance, the rule of law and promotion of human rights, institution-building, security sector reform, economic reconstruction and development. The right to return and the reintegration of refugees and internally displaced persons should be an integral part of peacebuilding strategies.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Migiro and the Under-Secretary-Generai for Legal Affairs and Legal Counsel of the United Nations, Patricia O'Brien, for their contribution to today's discussion, as we consider their comments to be of great value and significance. Today's discussion focuses on three key issues: the promotion of the rule of law in conflict and post- conflict situations, international justice and the peaceful settlement of disputes, and the efficiency and credibility of sanctions regimes. Allow me to address each of these issues. Promoting justice and the rule of law means enabling a fragile post-conflict society to avoid further damage from the conflict and to reconstruct itself and build sustainable peace. As Kofi Annan stated in 2004: "[W]e cannot forget the political context.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source
“At the outset, let me thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting of the Security Council to discuss such a significant issue. Noting that our last debate on this issue took place in 2006 (see S/PV.5474) and that this very month we deliberated the progress and contributions of the ad hoc tribunals, as well as the achievements of and challenges to the Security Council counter-terrorism committees, we find that the timing of this debate is excellent. It will further reflect the Council's dedication and support to strengthening and promoting the rule of law. Bosnia and Herzegovina fully supports you in this initiative.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347 (2010) · source