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“France, like its American and European partners, voiced its concerns at the attempt to call into question the Specialist Chambers for Kosovo, and a Franco-German mission visited Pristina to express that concern. We have duly taken note of the political commitment of the Kosovar authorities not to abrogate the law, as was just mentioned by Ms. Citaku, and we trust that this plan will be definitively abandoned very shortly. Secondly, in the light of the information provided by the Special Representative every three months, the Security Council must focus on the issue of refocusing UNMIK efforts and coordinating them with other international actors with a presence in Kosovo.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“However, a great deal remains to be achieved, and Kosovo can count on our support in moving along that path. All are aware of our commitment to strengthening the rule of law and combating organized crime and corruption. We welcome the smooth conduct of the municipal elections of 22 October and 19 November last, which, following the legislative elections of June 2017, marked a milestone in Kosovo political affairs, even though, as was underscored by the European Union election observation mission, the climate of intimidation against some candidates and their voters in Serb municipalities of Kosovo is to be deplored. France also condemned the murder on 16 January of the Serb leader of Kosovo Oliver Ivanovic' and called for the circumstances to be brought to light.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I should like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia and the Ambassador of Kosovo for their statements. In the light ofthe situation described by the Special Representative, I should like to underscore three points. First, as this year marks the tenth anniversary of Kosovo's independence, I should like to recall that France steadfastly stands beside Kosovo in supporting it in the building of its institutions and in its efforts to achieve economic and social development and establish itself on the international stage. Numerous efforts have been undertaken in terms of building institutions and achieving economic development. Kosovo is a peacekeeping success - a success story.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“It is about ensuring that the Council continues to fulfil its responsibilities in the area of international peace and security, and does not lose its legitimacy as it faces the deadliest conflicts and the most serious actions. In the light of the multiplication of crises and threats, the role of the Security Council is to live up to the responsibilities entrusted to it by the Charter. More than ever, France is determined make its contribution.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Beyond the gradual but marginal improvements I have described, reform of the Security Council is required. France's position is well known. We want the Council take into account the emergence of Powers that have not only the ability but also the will to shoulder their international responsibilities. France therefore supports the candidacies of Germany, Brazil, India and Japan as permanent members of the Security Council, as well as a stronger presence of African countries among permanent and elected members. It is in the same spirit that France has proposed that the five permanent members of the Security Council voluntarily and collectively suspend the use of the veto in cases of mass atrocities. The measure is voluntary and would not require a revision of the Charter, but rather a political commitment.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“In parallel to the areas for improvement I have just mentioned, the Council should continue efforts to improve the transparency of its work - with regard to troop-contributing countries, in the framework of discussions pertaining to peacekeeping, but also with regard to the States Members of the United Nations in general, including through public meetings and, like today, through open debates. Beyond the issue of transparency in the Council's work - and even more important - is the matter of its representativity, and that brings me back to its basis: the Charter of the United Nations. The Security Council should better reflects the realiies of our world, while strengthening its capacity and its legitimacy to assume its responsibilities with regard to international peace and security.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Generally, we should ensure that the Council continues its efforts to adapt the format of its meetings to the subjects addressed. For example, in certain cases we could avoid instances of redundancy when public briefings are followed by closed consultations. We should also continue to benefit from informal meetings, in particular Arria Formula meetings, and informal interactive dialogue. France believes that it is essential to ensure systematic respect for multilingualism for all Council documents and meetings, including those of its subsidiary bodies.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Sixth are indications reflecting the goal of strengthening the joint work with regional organizations, in particular the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. Following such comprehensive work, our responsibility - in the first place, that of the Informal Working Group - is to work to fully implement the recommendations set by the Council. Much remains to be done to benefit fully from existing guidelines before starting new endeavours. Among the areas for improvement, a few recurring factors should be recalled. During consultations, our discussions must be more direct, more interactive and more informal in order to foster a genuine exchange of views. At public meetings, in particular open debates, we must do better to enforce time limits on interventions and ensure that they are operational in nature.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“First, there are details on preparing newly elected members and future members for the Council. Second are the good practices in the area of consultations, including more regular use of different items in accordance with the development of events, an effort to make discussions more interactive, and enhanced transparency through more frequent press statements. Thirdly, there are recommendations aiming to make briefings more operational and ensure that they meet the expectations of the Council. Fourthly, the note sets out specific guidelines on how texts will be discussed before they are adopted by the Council, in particular with regard to the role of penholders. Fifthly, there are factors to improve the preparation, content and follow- up of Security Council missions.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“The difficult part of the work of the Informal Working Group lies precisely in its ability to codify those rules and good practices without depriving them of that flexibility. The latest version of note 507 - and I would like to pay tribute to Japan, the previous Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions - records a series of important and useful steps. With regard to its form, the note has been simplified and reorganized to be a clearer guide to the daily work of the Council. France used it quite often during its presidency in October. With regard to substance, the note includes several new elements that reflect existing practices or goals set by the Council. I will mention a few points that my delegation considers to be vital.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Because it is focused on the crises that are currently disturbing the international order, more than any other institution the Security Council must be able to adapt its methods and functioning to changes in its environment. In order to do that, when necessary it must be able to reflect on its own work and examine it critically. The Council's work rests on a foundation based, needless to say, on the Charter, particularly Chapter V. Apart from that juridical basis, the Council's rules are listed in its provisional rules of procedure. This edifice is crowned by a set of rules and best practices outlined in the famous note by the President of the Security Council currently contained in the annex to document S/2017/507 - note 507. The second point I want to emphasize is that one of the Council's strengths is the flexibility of its rules.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's open debate, which shows how important you consider the issue of improving the Security Council's working methods, both in your position as President of the Council for this month and as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. I would also like to thank Ian Martin warmly for his briefing and for his recent report on the subject in Security Council Report. The first point I would like to emphasize is that what is at stake behind our reflections on the Security Council's working methods is the effectiveness of the United Nations organ that has primary responsibility for issues of international peace and security, in accordance with Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source
“The blocking of UNMISS patrols and the arrest and intimidation of its officers and humanitarian personnel are intolerable. We call on the Government of South Sudan to fully implement its commitments in those areas. The mobilization of the international community facilitated the convening of the IGAD High-level Revitalization Forum. More than ever, we must push forward in that joint effort to put an end to violence in all of its forms and secure prospects for peace for the people of South Sudan, who so sorely need it. That tragedy has lasted for far too long.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“Fourteen humanitarian actors lost their lives in South Sudan in 2017, making it the second most dangerous country for humanitarian action, following Syria. In that regard, we recall that access to humanitarian aid must be comprehensive, safe, unconditional and unhindered. As Ms. Mueller stressed and the Executive Director of UNICEF pointed out during her recent visit to South Sudan, children and women are among the first victims of that unacceptable situation. Rape and sexual abuse must end. An arms embargo would contribute to the protection of civilians. France has long supported the establishment of such an embargo. France also condemns the impediments that UNMISS continues to face in the implementation of its mandate.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“In that respect, as was unambiguously stated by Chairperson Mogae, in the event of violations of the cessation of hostilities agreement or the obstruction of the political process, we must not hesitate to adopt the measures necessary, including individual sanctions, to alter the calculations of the parties that are obstructing the peace process. France counts on the unification of IGAD countries to keep pressure on the parties. France remains deeply concerned by the ongoing challenges to the United Nations and non-United Nations humanitarian actors in their efforts to deliver necessary assistance to millions ofvulnerable civilians. Ms. Mueller described the myriad obstacles that they face, including the fees imposed upon on them and the attacks and harassment they encounter.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“In any case, it will be essential for the South Sudanese parties to expeditiously demonstrate their willingness to move forward on all topics. Hopes have all too often been left unfulfilled in South Sudan and political processes too often manipulated by the parties, which seem to continue to believe in a military solution and are struggling to sincerely engage in a peaceful settlement of the conflict. The process cannot be indefinitely open-ended. Neither the country, the region nor the community of nations can afford further procrastination. We must therefore carefully monitor the South Sudanese parties.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we commend the mobilization of IGAD, the African Union, the United Nations and many partners that have unequivocally expressed their expectations. We must consistantly and vigorously recall that such violations cannotbe tolerated. The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism must more than ever fulfil its monitoring role. It must enjoy the capabilities necessary to fulfilling its mission. Additionally, the parties should take advantage of the next session of the Forum in early February to reach a consensus on the revitalization of the 2015 peace agreement as soon as possible, including its power-sharing dimensions, governance, security arrangements and the fight against impunity. That is an essential issue and the raison d'etre of the Forum.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“We welcome the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), chaired by Ethiopia and supported by the United Nations and the African Union, to bring those parties together in Addis Ababa and lead the first discussions. The Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access, signed on 21 December, was an encouraging development in itself, but it was immediately undercut by ceasefire violations. In that context, the Revitalization Forum is currently in a key phase and its success will depend on several factors. On the one hand, it is essential that all parties respect the cessation of hostilities agreement that they have signed.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller for their particularly insightful briefings on the political, security and humanitarian situation in South Sudan and on the work of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). I would also like to especially welcome Chairperson Festus Mogae, and thank him for the clarity and resolve of his briefing, in addition to his efforts towards the political process. After more than four years of conflict and many dashed hopes, the High-level Revitalization Forum is an opportunity that the South Sudanese parties must seize in order to finally overcome their differences and finally commit to the prospect of peace.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“We do not underestimate the difficulty of this question. However, it clearly constitutes the key to successful economic and social reintegration of former fighters and to the pacification and lasting stability of territories plagued by halfa century of conflict. In conclusion, I would just like to note that the peace Agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC has taken place in the arc of history. Its implementation can encourage other armed groups, led by the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN), to follow suit. In this regard, France hopes that the temporary ceasefire between the Colombian Government and the ELN will be promptly renewed and that the negotiations can help to deliver a historic peace agreement. Finally, I to would like to commend Ambassador Rycroft and his dynamism in the Council.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“Whatever the results of the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections, France calls on all Colombian political actors to embark upon that path. My second point concerns security assurances. Although former FARC combatants are relatively well protected within the areas of training and reintegration, France regrets an increase in violence in territories previously under the control of the guerilla forces, particularly directed at human rights defenders and civil society representatives. France welcomes the new measures announced by the Colombian authorities prioritizing the fight against that negative trend. Finally, France wishes to stress a key issue for reintegration and the future of the peace process and welcomes the action of President Santos in that regard - access to land and income sources.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“After the disarmament and the political transition of that armed group, we have, for a few months, been involved in a crucial phase for the future of the process - the reintegration of ex-combatants. In the light ofthe mandate conferred by the Council on the second United Nations mission to Colombia, I would insist on three points. First and above all, we welcome the mobilization in recent months of the Colombian Government in order to adopt the necessary legislation to implement the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, especially with regard to Special Jurisdiction for peace. We hope that the jurisdiction will have ways to ensure and authorize equitable and independent justice, in keeping with the commitments undertaken when the peace agreement was signed.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I too would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jean Arnault, for his briefing, as well as the Vice-President of the Republic of Colombia, Mr. Oscar Naranjo, for participating in today's meeting. I also thank them for the negotiations and the implementation of the peace agreement reached with the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC). Despite various obstacles, the Colombian Government has been able, over a few years, to launch an historic peace agreement with the FARC that France also believes to be irreversible. This is an agreement that the United Nations in general and the Security Council in particular have supported.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate France's full support to the Afghan Government and the efforts of the United Nations in their pursuit of lasting peace for all Afghans. Lastly, I would like to commend Japan's work and leadership on this issue throughout the year.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“My fourth and final remark relates to the importance of strengthening United Nations support to Afghanistan, and in particular that of UNAMA, around the four pillars reaffirmed in this summer's strategic review - first, helping to establish peace in Afghanistan; secondly, facilitating the involvement of countries in the region; thirdly, guiding the dialogue between the Government and the Afghan political forces; and fourthly, coordinating international assistance. During the Security Council's visit, a few weeks from now, France looks forward to the opportunity to discuss with the Afghan authorities and the actors on the ground the ways that the international community can continue to support Afghanistan.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“France hopes that Afghan actors will re-engage in the peace process as soon as possible, with the support of the countries of the region and of the international community. The sincere commitment and unambiguous support of all Afghanistan's neighbours to peace are essential to this work. We ask everyone to make a renewed effort in that regard, as well as concrete commitments. France took note of the announcement of a new meeting of the Kabul process early next year and hopes that that will make it possible to bring together existing initiatives under the authority of the Afghan Government.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“In that regard, the Paris Pact Initiative continues to be the preferred forum for exchanges among all countries affected by the trafficking of drugs produced in Afghanistan. On the human rights front, the situation of women and children remains very precarious. The Afghan Government must not relax its efforts to implement its commitments to women's rights. With a view to the parliamentary and presidential elections, to be held in 2018 and 2019, respectively, the full participation of women in the electoral processes as voters and as candidates will be essential. My third comment concerns the pursuit of a negotiated political solution to the conflict and the long-term stabilization of Afghanistan.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“However, I would like to take advantage of Mr. Fedotov's presence today to briefly discuss the narcotics problem. Drug trafficking continues to fuel the illicit economy, fund the Taliban insurgency and terrorist groups and threaten the health ofmany Afghans. The latest Afghanistan Opium Survey 2017 of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime highlights some disturbing trends that Mr. Fedotov also just mentioned. Despite progress in the programmes for eradicating poppy production in a growing number of provinces, the report estimates that the area under cultivation has increased and that this year's potential opium production, at around 9,000 tons, is almost double that of last year. France calls on the Afghan authorities to redouble their efforts in that area, with the support of the international community and the United Nations.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“My second comment has to do with the importance of ensuring that the Afghan Government continues the reforms it has begun with the aim of establishing democratic governance that can better serve the population. This relates in particular to electoral reform. Progress has been made in this area and preparations for the parliamentary elections have begun, in particular through the Independent Electoral Commission. Nevertheless, much remains to be done in order to ensure the crucial goal of holding free and transparent elections in 2018 in accordance with the official schedule, as Mr. Yamamoto has just emphasized. France encourages the Afghan authorities to continue those efforts, with the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The reforms aimed at combating corruption are also going in the right direction.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“As the report (S/2017/1056) of the Secretary- General points out, it is civilians, particularly women and children, who are suffering and continue to pay the heaviest price. The Afghan forces, whose commitment and determination I should commend once again, are fighting the Taliban and the terrorist groups bravely and striving to better protect civilians. However, the continued armed clashes and terrorist attacks are still severely destabilizing to the entire country. France takes the establishment and proliferation of terrorist groups, particularly Da'esh, in Afghanistan and the region. We fully share the determination of the Afghan authorities and our allies to combat terrorism and its financing. This anti-terrorist effort, if it is to be successful, must be supported by all countries in the region.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank all our briefers, particularly Ms. Wazma Frogh, who embodies the voice of women and civil society that is so essential to building a lasting peace in Afghanistan. France associates itself with the statement to be delivered later by the observer of the European Union. I will limit myself to four main comments. I would like to begin by stressing France's great concern about the persistent tragically high level of violence and suffering in Afghanistan and the presence of terrorist groups in the country, particularly Da'esh. That state of affairs and its consequences are worrying and should compel us to redouble our efforts to put an end to them.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“In that spirit, France reiterates its proposal that States deemed by the Court to have breached their obligation to cooperate be invited to address the Council and that, on the basis of such an exchange, the Council then determine the next steps to be taken.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“States parties to the Rome Statute have a special role to play with regard to their statutory obligation to cooperate with the Court and to implement arrest warrants when suspects are found within State territory. In this connection, France regrets that this has not been the case, particularly with regard to Mr. Al-Bashir. The Council's responsibility is clearer than ever. We must respond to the legitimate demands ofthe Court so that it can fully accomplish its mandate. We must make cooperation with the ICC effective and ensure that arrest warrants are implemented. The same goes for the Council's implementation of its own resolutions, especially resolution 1593 (2005). In that regard, France remains determined to consider the Council's modalities of action based on the proposals made by the New Zealand delegation in December 2016.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“This also serves as an imperative for the future. France once again recalls the importance of the obligation to cooperate with the Court in accordance with resolutions adopted by the Council. That applies not only to the implementation of the arrest warrant issued against Mr. Al-Bashir but also with regard to the other four suspects identified by the Court. France refuses to allow this refusal of States Members of the United Nations to cooperate to become the norm, especially if they are States parties. Of course, this obligation falls primarily upon the Sudan, which must implement the arrest warrants against its nationals for crimes committed on its its territory and cooperate with the Court, pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005).”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“That would require, inter alia, facilitating access to all areas mandated for UNAMID intervention. It also requires facilitating the implementation of the Mission's reconfiguration pursuant to resolution 2363 (2017), particularly through the establishment of the base in G010. Let us not forget that today 2.1 million of Darfur's inhabitants are still displaced - almost a third of the region's population. Encouraging their return requires us to put an end to all forms of violence and to address the deep-rooted causes of the conflict. In order to break the spiral of violence, those responsible must be held to account. That is why now, as in the past, we must not allow our attention to this issue to wander. The perpetrators of the crimes must be prosecuted and brought to justice. We owe that to the victims.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“The activities of militia continue to threaten civilian populations and many of the displaced are still too afraid to return home or even simply to venture outside the camps. The proliferation of weapons continues to contribute to such activities and sexual exploitation and grave human rights violations persist. In light of the situation outlined by the Prosecutor, the protection of civilians can be assured only if these encouraging developments are consolidated, entrenched and maintained over time. To that end, it is essential that the Sudanese authorities allow the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) to fulfil its mandate in accordance with the decisions of the Council and of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“That is why France calls on all States concerned - and, of course, the Sudan - to implement the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and to respect the remainder of their obligations under resolution 1593 (2005). It is the Council's responsibility to act resolutely in the fight against impunity, which is critical to helping end the instability that continues to blight Darfur, where civilians are the primary victims. It is true that the recent reports of the Secretary-General on the situation in Darfur have reflected certain encouraging developments on the ground, particularly a lessening of confrontations between the Government and rebel forces in Darfur, as well as an overall reduction in the level of violence. However, intercommunity conflict remains one of the main sources of violence in Darfur.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her report and her detailed briefing to the Council, and reiterate France's full support and trust in the fulfilment of her mandate. On 31 March 2005, the Council adopted resolution 1593 (2005). This decision had three clear goals: first, to promote the fight against impunity; secondly, to prevent new atrocities in Darfur; and thirdly, to foster reconciliation and stability in the Sudan. More than 12 years later, unfortunately, we note yet again that these goals have not been achieved and that impunity prevails. Only prosecutions will put an end to this situation, and it is only with the cooperation of States that it will be possible to successfully conduct such judicial procedures.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“Through him, France would like to pay tribute to all the judges and prosecutors and their teams, the translators and interpreters, and the lawyers and associations that have been involved in the success of the Tribunal over the past 24 years. They are an example to us all in their commitment to continuing to advance along the path of justice and peace, one to which the peoples of Syria and Myanmar, including Sudan, Libya and all the peoples of the world aspire.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“Several cases, at first instance and on appeal, are currently pending before the Mechanism, and France reiterates that all States have the responsibility to cooperate fully with it in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. In particular, we urge all States to make every effort to ensure the arrest of the eight fugitives indicted before the Rwanda Tribunal. In conclusion, on behalf of my Government, I would like to pay a sincere tribute to President Agius, who has just spoken for the last time before the Council as President of the ICTY with eloquence, wisdom and justifiable pride. I thank him sincerely for his commitment, professionalism and perseverance in providing high-quality, impartial service to international criminal justice.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“The ICTY has accomplished the task it was assigned and it is now up to each ofthe States concerned to preserve the work achieved by the international justice system, by accepting its decisions and working unceasingly to bring to justice the perpetrators of crimes under their jurisdiction. Those are the conditions for true national and regional reconciliation, and that is our duty to their memory. With the closing of the ICTY two years after the closing of the ICTR, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals is fully responsible for implementing the residual activities of those two institutions. Its work continues to be extremely important.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“But however crucial it is to ensure that the people suspected of committing crimes as serious as genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes are held accountable in a fair trial, we must also remember that on their own, a court's judgments and rulings cannot heal the profound wounds inflicted by crimes of this nature. Judicial decisions alone cannot lead to reconciliation. It is up to political officials, members of the worst affected communities, civil society, religious leaders, parents, teachers and victims' representatives to find the strength and the means to rebuild their communities without giving in to revisionist temptations.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“It has also contributed to the establishment of the International Criminal Court. For those reasons, we welcome the Secretary-General's intention to participate in the commemoration to be held in The Hague at the end of December. My delegation believes that the Security Council should commend the work accomplished by the Tribunal. The Security Council created the ICTY because it was believed that it was vital to restore the rule of law to a region that had been the victim of an especially deadly conflict and to enable the judiciary to fully and independently exercise its functions and establish accountability for the crimes committed there without the possibility of denial.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“The ICTY played a major role in that evolution by rigorously establishing the facts, assigning clear responsibility for the most serious crimes and enabling the victims to be heard through their painful and courageous testimony to the crimes that they suffered. It has undeniably rendered them justice. It leaves a fundamental legacy that concerns the international community as a whole. We do not deny that the Tribunal has had its difficulties. It has faced numerous challenges that have forced it to learn from its mistakes, but its successes are indisputable. It has been a pioneer in several respects. Through its impressive judicial work, along with the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), it has contributed to the development of an entirely new branch of law - international criminal law.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“On 31 December this year, 24 years later, the ICTY will close its doors after judging a total of 161 indicted individuals, showing that it is possible to bring the perpetrators of the most heinous crimes to justice and hold them accountable for their actions, regardless of their political function or rank. It has proved that today we can prosecute the perpetrators of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, and that no one is above the law. Today the region is at peace. Slovenia and Croatia are now members of the European Union, while the other Western Balkan countries, as candidates for membership or in the process of rapprochement with the European Union, are on their way to stabilization.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“Mrs. Gueguen (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Presidents Agius and Meron and Prosecutor Brammertz for their comprehensive briefings. I also welcome the presence here today of the President of the Republic of Croatia and the Minister of Justice of Serbia. At the time when, through its adoption on 25 May 1993 of resolution 827 (1993), the Security Council created the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the region was still ravaged by massacres and ethnic cleansing that amounted to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The civilian population was displaced and hundreds of thousands of lives were destroyed in violation of the most basic principles of international law and international humanitarian law.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“UNMISS also contributes to that through the investigations it conducts into such acts in accordance with its mandate. We are particularly concerned about the information gathered by the Panel of Experts of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan on abuses allegedly committed in Wau and parts of Upper Nile, which should be fully clarified.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“Blocking UNMISS patrols and arresting and intimidating its officers and humanitarian personnel cannot be permitted. UNMISS must be able to fulfil the mandate entrusted to it by the Council. We call on the Government of South Sudan to fully comply with its commitments under the status of forces agreement, as well as its own commitments on the deployment of the Regional Protection Force. The international community must be prepared to take every possible measure that could help to reduce the violence. An arms embargo would contribute to that. Lasting peace also implies ensuring that crimes and human rights violations do not go unpunished. Establishing the Hybrid Court provided for in the peace agreement, in which the African Union would play a leading role, would help.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“We therefore call on them to fully participate and quickly identify the modalities for implementing the peace agreement, or we will have to consider imposing sanctions on the individuals trying to impede the process. The international community must continue its efforts to provide the necessary support to the people of South Sudan and make ending the suffering of women and children a priority. The people of South Sudan continues to endure insecurity, violence, threats of violence, the spectre of famine and malnutrition and horrendous humanitarian conditions. In that regard, we condemn anyone obstructing the efforts of UNMISS and the humanitarian workers supporting them. Ms. Keita has rightly asked for the Council's support in this.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“France therefore reiterates its full support for the forum and for the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union High Representative, the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General and his Special Representative for South Sudan to get the process moving. In that regard, we welcome the consultations that have been held in the past few weeks with the various parties with the aim of putting an inclusive process in place. It is vital that substantial progress be made quickly and before the end of the year, at the latest. We hope that the special regional envoys will be able to update the Council on the status of the efforts at a future meeting. As the Council, IGAD and the African Union have stated repeatedly, the parties must engage in the process in good faith.”
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