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Hardeep Singh Puri

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first: 2009-11-25
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“In conclusion, India stands ready to support and contribute to the efforts of the African Union and the United Nations to address the challenges facing the countries of the Central African region, particularly in the fields of capacity-building and human-resource and socioeconomic development.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“The focus ofthe Council should lead to galvanizing the international community to provide adequate resources for national and regional endeavours, particularly in the strengthening of national capacities, with regard to civilian administration; police and security forces; security sector reform and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes; and socioeconomic development. Given the fragility of political institutions in several countries, it is also important for the national and regional authorities to pay attention to the need for inclusive political processes, including electoral reforms. In that connection, it is important that United Nations missions in the region not be burdened further without augmentation of their resources.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“We have noted that Special Representative of the Secretary-General Moussa convened a meeting with national, regional and international partners in July to develop a joint road map, and that the participants agreed to convene a general coordination meeting every six months to assess the progress made in the implementation of the regional strategy, in particular the five strategic objectives. We welcome the decision stating that UNOCA and the AU will organize a joint resource-mobilization forum to raise additional funds for the implementation of the strategy.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“UNOCA should promote regional strategies to comprehensively address the challenges facing the region. UNOCA should further strengthen this collaboration with the United Nations Office in West Africa, the Economic Community of Central African States and other United Nations offices and assist the efforts of Governments and regional and subregional organizations. With respect to the LRA, we welcome the steps taken by UNOCA and the African Union (AU) towards the implementation of the LRA regional strategy.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“Unless they are addressed seriously, those problems have the potential to derail the gains made thus far, as well as to threaten peace, security and stability in the region. The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) also continues to remain active in the region, in particular in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. It is also reported that it has established bases along the Central African Republic- South Sudan border areas. It is in that overall context of the situation in the region that the activities of the United Nations Office in Central Africa (UNOCA) take on significance, in particular in the areas of conflict prevention, early warning and partnering with countries to achieve their socioeconomic development goals.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“We have noted that the region has enjoyed overall political stability and that successful elections were held in two countries during the reporting period. However, socioeconomic trends present a mixed picture. The region as a whole has a high incidence of youth unemployment and poverty. Limited progress has been registered in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The region continues to face serious challenges, such as the proliferation ofweapons, transnational organized crime, illicit drug trafficking and terrorism. There has been an alarming increase in incidents of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea. The deteriorating situation in the Sahel region has also aggravated problems for the Central African region.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting to discuss the activities of the United Nations Regional Office in Central Africa (UNOCA) in the implementation of its mandate. I would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Abou Moussa for his comprehensive briefing. Our thanks are also due to him for the report ofthe Secretary- General on UNOCA and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) (S/2012/923). We appreciate the efforts of countries in Central Africa to overcome the negative effects of decades of instability and conflict, including through bilateral and regional cooperation. UNOCA has been effectively coordinating those efforts and has facilitated a number of meetings and promoted greater international attention on the region. We welcome and support those activities.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“In conclusion, on my personal behalf and also on behalf my delegation, I would like express our sincere appreciation to all colleagues in the Security Council for reposing their faith in my chairmanship of the Somalia-Eritrea Sanctions Committee for past two years. I would also like to thank all members of the Committee, their experts and the Secretariat for their valuable support, especially the Secretary of the Committee and his team.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“Sanctions regimes of the Security Council must be not an end in themselves, but instruments for the promotion and maintenance of peace and security in the region. In their implementation, the sanctions regimes must ensure that they have the intended impact and do not exacerbate the suffering of the population. As such, it is necessary to keep these regimes under constant review and adjust the measures to suit the objective and also keep pace with the changing situation on the ground in the countries concerned. In view of the developments in Somalia during the past year, I think that time has come for this Council to review the sanctions regimes in the Horn of Africa. This should be done taking into consideration the views expressed by the States of the regiona, as well as the African Union.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“In addition, the overall political and security situation in the Horn of Africa continues to improve, with increasing cooperation and reconciliation among Member States. In this context, the next Chairman of the Sanctions Committee on Somalia and Eritrea will need to continue the Committee's engagement with not only Somalia and Eritrea but also other States in the region. In the short term, the Committee will also have to take a view on the issue of the large quantity of charcoal found in Kismayo and surrounding areas. I am convening a meeting of the Sanctions Committee shortly to discuss the issue with the Monitoring Group. It is my considered view that sanctions should be a measure of last resort by the Security Council and must fully comply with the provisions of the United Nations Charter.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“It approved 25 requests for exemptions to the arms embargo, pursuant to paragraph 3 of resolution 1356 (2001), and 26 requests for exemptions to the arms embargo pursuant to paragraph 11 (b) of resolution 1772 (2007). It approved two travel ban exemptions to the same person in 2012. I must also state here that the work ofthe Committee has increased exponentially in comparison to that of the two years prior to my chairmanship. During the course of the past two years, there has been remarkable progress in the process of stabilization of political, security and humanitarian situations in Somalia. This has created a historic opportunity that must be seized for the full restoration ofpeace, security and stability in Somalia.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“My effort was always towards building consensus with utmost transparency. Both in 2011 and this year, the Sanctions Committee invited Somalia and Eritrea to interact with the Committee immediately after the submission of the final reports ofthe Monitoring Group. Also, I encouraged free and frank discussions in the Committee over the reports and recommendations of the Monitoring Group. I held several meetings with the Member States, including the Permanent Representatives of Somalia and Eritrea. In these meetings, I emphasized the implementation of the sanctions regimes and cooperation with the Sanctions Committee. During the past two years, the Committee met 18 times in informal consultations.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“These include issues related to technical violations of the arms embargo, objections by humanitarian partners to the reporting requirement, questions about the working of the Monitoring Group, and in some cases non-cooperation by Member States with the Monitoring Group. In view of these issues, I made a sincere effort to promote transparency and equity in Committee's decision-making. I convened regular meetings with the Special Representative for Somalia, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and representatives of the World Food Programme and UNICEF. I also encouraged Somalia, Eritrea and interested States members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to participate in Committee meetings, to interact with the members and to express their views over the monitoring of the sanctions regime.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“Resolution 2036 (2012) also imposed a ban on exports of charcoal and mandated the Committee to monitor its implementation. With respect to Eritrea, the Committee is mandated to oversee the implementation of targeted measures imposed by resolution 1907 (2009). The mandate was expanded to include new provisions under resolution 2023 (2011). Given that background, the work of the Committee is complex in terms of mandate and political sensitivity. During my two years as Chairman, the Sanctions Committee pursued its mandate with the full cooperation of Council member. The Committee, however, continues to face significant challenges in overseeing the sanctions regimes concerning both Somalia and Eritrea.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“The Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea is the oldest Sanctions Committee among the Council's subsidiary bodies and has completed two decades ofexistence. The Committee is unique in that it is mandated to cover two countries in the Horn of Africa, namely, Somalia and Eritrea. Resolution 751 (1992), imposed an arms embargo on Somalia and established a Sanctions Committee to oversee its implementation. The mandate of the Committee has since been expanded to include new provisions for arms embargoes, assets freezes and travel bans through resolution 1844 (2008). In 2010, the Committee was mandated by resolution 1916 (2010) to oversee the provisions connected with the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Somalia.”
2012-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6881 (2012) · source
“This will pave the way for the completion of trials and appeals of the remaining accused and a smooth transition to an efficient Residual Mechanism.”
2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source
“We hope that the remaining three fugitives indicted by the ICTR will be located soon and surrendered to the Residual Mechanism to stand trial. The two Tribunals should continue to implement their mandate strictly and in accordance with the principles of justice, impartiality and fairness. There should be no political consideration in their work. In conclusion, while we believe that the support of the Security Council to the two Tribunals is crucial at this critical stage, we urge both Tribunals to take all necessary measures to keep the trial and appeal schedules on track. In that connection, we support the extension of the tenures of some of the judges, as requested by the Presidents of the two Tribunals.”
2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source
“Any functional, operational or institutional issue in the implementation of the completion strategy or the Residual Mechanism should be addressed by the Council in consultation with the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals. The Judges have also raised the issue concerning the relocation of acquitted persons and those who have already served their sentences. Some ofthem have been living in safe homes in Arusha for a long time. This is an important humanitarian issue and needs to be resolved soon. We welcome the cooperation extended by all States concerned with the Tribunals, which is vital to ensuring the completion of the mandates of the Tribunals, as well as to the successful implementation of the completion strategy and the Residual Mechanism.”
2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source
“We also commend the efforts ofthe two Prosecutors to undertake outreach initiatives, including training aimed at strengthening the capacity of national systems to handle referred cases effectively. We have listened carefully to the concerns raised by the Presidents of the two Tribunals in relation to their ability to keep pace with their work while adhering to expected timelines. The Judges have pointed out that trials and appeals continue to be affected by staffing shortages and the loss of highly efficient staff members. We share the concerns expressed by the Judges, especially on the need to retain adequate and experienced staff. Careful consideration should be given to the suggestions made by the Judges on how to address those challenges.”
2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source
“We have noted that the Arusha branch of the Residual Mechanism commenced its work on 1 July, and hope that the Hague branch of the Residual Mechanism will begin its work on 1 July 2013, as scheduled. We appreciate the fact that Judge Meron has undertaken a variety of reforms to improve the functioning of various sections of the Tribunal. As a result, all trials will be completed by 2013, except a few which came before it later. We are happy to note that the ICTR has completed work at the trial level with respect to 92 out of the 93 accused persons, and that the one remaining trial judgement will be delivered before the end of 2012. While appellate proceedings have been concluded in respect to 44 persons, the remaining appeals are projected to be completed by the end of 2014.”
2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source
“Let me, at the outset, thank Judge Meron and Judge Joensen for their briefings and assessments of the work of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. We also appreciate the briefings given by the Prosecutors of the two Tribunals. I also want to reiterate our appreciation for the work done by Ambassador Rosenthal. We welcome the progress made by the two Tribunals in expediting their work. We are reassured by the assessment of Judge Meron and Judge Joensen that the preparations for the commencement and the functioning of the Residual Mechanism are on track.”
2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source
“The Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation provides another framework for cooperation with Yemen. In conclusion, let me reiterate that the continuing support of the international community is crucial to Yemen as it consolidates the gains that have been made during the past year. We would like to wish the friendly people of Yemen continued progress, peace and prosperity and reassure them of India's support as the country traverses through a crucial phase in its history.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“In addition to its engagement as part of the Friends of Yemen group, India would be happy to look at specific proposals for cooperation with the Government of Yemen, particularly in the fields of training, capacity-building, entrepreneurship, development, small and medium enterprises, education and information technology within the bilateral cooperation arrangements. India has also provided a consignment of rice amounting to $2 million and will very soon be sending another consignment of wheat worth the same amount. In addition, India will also be supplying medicine worth $2 million to Yemen. India stands ready to offer concessional lines of credit for projects and programmes considered urgent and necessary by Yemen under the umbrella of credit lines for the least developed countries.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“We hope that the National Dialogue Conference will ensure the involvement of all stakeholders, including youth and women's groups, the Al-Houthi insurrection, the rebellion in the South, and civil society. We also hope that those initiatives will pave the way for holding the referendum on the Constitution in 2013 and elections in the beginning of 2014, as envisaged in the Transition Agreement. India has had a long and historical relationship with Yemen. We have partnered with Yemen in humanitarian, human resource development and various capacity-building areas.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“We call upon the international community to continue its assistance to the Government of Yemen in its fight against terrorist groups and in its efforts to stabilize the security situation. We have noted that the Yemeni Government has taken several important initiatives to restructure the armed forces, appoint a new electoral commission and resume economic activities. The preparatory committee for the National Dialogue Conference is engaged in a serious and inclusive dialogue among all stakeholders and is in the final stages of its work. Political parties are actively engaged in dialogue to resolve differences over the law on transitional justice and national reconciliation.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“The political parties and regional stakeholders have yet to overcome differences over important issues, including transitional justice and reconciliation. The fragility of the situation has compounded the humanitarian situation affecting nearly 10 million Yemenis. Al-Qaida and affiliated militant groups continue to carry out attacks against Government institutions and officials. Tribal militias also continue hostilities in the southern and northern parts of Yemen. We strongly condemn all terrorist acts and violence in Yemen and urge all groups to lay down their arms and join the political process to address their grievances. We also fully support Yemen's political independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“We commend President Mansour, whose leadership of the transition process has made an immense contribution in turning a situation of despair into one of hope for a stable, secure, democratic and prosperous Yemen. We would also like to congratulate the Yemeni people for their determination to resolve current challenges through an inclusive, Yemeni-led political process. India stands by the people and the Government of Yemen in their journey towards a stable, secure, prosperous and democratic future. Despite the significant progress made during the past year, Yemen continues to face multiple political, security, economic and humanitarian challenges. The political situation remains delicate.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“On the one hand, the Yemeni people's aspirations for democratic transformation and a stable and secure future were thwarted due to divisions among the political class. On the other hand, extremist and terrorist groups, some linked to Al-Qaida, were expanding their presence in various parts of the country, particularly in the south. Clashes among various factions of the military had led to the deaths of several hundred Yemenis. By virtue of the unanimous support of the international community, anchored in the Security Council, the efforts of the GCC succeeded, resulting in the signing of an agreement between the main Yemeni parties. It is a great tribute to the Yemeni people and their leadership that the country is making steady progress in the implementation of the Transition Agreement.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I wish to congratulate you, Sir, and your delegation on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. I wish you great success in your stewardship of the Council and assure you of my delegation's full support and cooperation. I wish also to thank colleagues for their kind words concerning India's presidency last month. I thank Special Adviser Jamal Benomar for his comprehensive briefing on recent developments in Yemen, including the Secretary-General's recent visit to Sana'a to mark the anniversary of the signing of the agreement brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Nearly a year ago, when the Security Council adopted resolution 2014 (2011), Yemen was facing a serious situation on the political, security and humanitarian fronts.”
2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source
“We could not have done this alone or without the hard work, support and positive contributions of every delegation and the representatives of the Secretariat, as well as the interpreters, translators, meeting services and sound engineers. I want to thank each and every one of them individually and collectively. As we end our presidency, I know I speak on behalf of all Council members in wishing the delegation of Morocco the very best ofluck in the month of December. The meeting rose at 4.45 p.m.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. As this is most certainly the last open meeting of the Council that I will be presiding as part of the second presidency of our current tenure on the Security Council, I would like to take this opportunity to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of India to the members of the Council, especially my colleagues the permanent representatives, the political coordinators of each delegation and their respective staff, and to the Secretariat for all the support that they have given to us. To say that this has been a busy month would be an understatement. We tried our best to achieve convergence and consensus on several important issues on the agenda of the Council.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“In conclusion, let me reaffirm India's commitment to positively contribute to United Nations efforts in the area of women and peace and security. We also see civil society and local communities as valued partners in that endeavour. I appeal to speakers to limit their statements to four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements, like the delegation of India, are requested to circulate the text in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I wish also to inform all concerned that we will be carrying on this open debate right through the lunch hour, because it is our intention to finish the debate by 6 p.m., as we have a very large number of speakers. I now give the floor to the representative of Egypt.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“All cases of gender-based violence must be promptly investigated and the perpetrators prosecuted. We agree with those who call for the increased deployment of female military and police personnel in United Nations peacekeeping operations and for appropriate training to enable them to effectively discharge their responsibilities. India is the largest troop-contributing country in United Nations history. India was the first country to deploy a full female peacekeeping unit of 100 personnel in Liberia, in 2007. We have offered to contribute more such units. We are very proud of the exemplary record of our peacekeepers, both men and women, in the protection of women, children and the weak in conflict situations.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Resolution 1325 (2000) highlights the impact of armed conflict on women and the need for effective institutional arrangements to guarantee their protection and full participation in peace processes. India has consistently held that the greater participation of women in the areas of conflict resolution, peace negotiations, peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction is a sine qua non for lasting peace and security. My full statement is being circulated, and I shall therefore, in the interest of the efficient and effective use of time, merely make a few remarks by way of conclusion. The promotion and protection of the human rights of women and girls in armed conflict continues to pose a pressing challenge. There should be zero tolerance for gender-based violence.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity as the representative of India. At the outset, I would like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General for his remarks at this important open debate under the agenda item on women and peace and security. The fact that more than 50 countries have expressed their interest in speaking in today's debate reflects the importance and resonance of this issue. I would also like to thank the Under-Secretary- General and Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, and the Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Herve Ladsous, for their detailed briefings. I also thank Ms. Bineta Diop, President ofFemmes Africa Solidarite, for sharing their insights, and other Council members for their contributions to this debate.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2012/732, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security. I also wish to draw members' attention to document S/2012/774, which contains a letter dated 2 October 2012 from the Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration. I welcome the presence of the Deputy Secretary- General and give him the floor.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Bineta Diop, President and Founder of Femmes Africa Solidarite, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Mari Skare, Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security of the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives ofAfghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Spain, the Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, the Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey and Tunisia to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN-Women, and Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10 am.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6876 (2012) · source
“"The Security Council recalls its request in resolution 2065 (2012) for the Secretary-General to deploy an inter-agency technical assessment mission to Sierra Leone, and in particular for this mission to consider detailed proposals and a recommended timeline for the transition, drawdown, and exit strategy for UNIPSIL by no later than 15 February 2013." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2012/25. I now give the floor to the representative of Sierra Leone.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6876 (2012) · source
“"The Security Council urges the international community and development partners to continue to provide coordinated and coherent support to Sierra Leone to meet its peacebuilding and development priorities. "In addition, the Security Council requests the Peacebuilding Commission to continue to provide support to Siena Leone, in particular in international resource mobilisation efforts and coordination of international development partners.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6876 (2012) · source
“They were the third set of elections to have been held in Sierra Leone since the end of the civil war and the first to be run entirely by Sierra Leone's democratic institutions. "The Security Council stresses that there is important work ahead to further embed peace and secure equitable prosperity for the benefit of all Sierra Leoneans. The Security Council notes the importance of the formulation and implementation of a robust development and peace consolidation programme that is inclusive and improves the lives of all Sierra Leoneans, and urges the new Administration and all political parties to finalise the programme in a balanced and inclusive manner.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6876 (2012) · source
“"The Security Council recognizes the important role played by the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Siena Leone (UNIPSIL), the United Nations country team, and bilateral and international partners in supporting Sierra Leone during the electoral process. "The Security Council calls upon all political parties and candidates to accept the results and to work with the Government of Sierra Leone in a constructive manner through national dialogue and reconciliation. The Council urges all parties to resolve any grievances peacefully through the appropriate legal means, in accordance with Sierra Leone's national laws. "The Security Council underscores the significance of these elections and the wide acceptance of the results as a key benchmark of consolidating peace in Siena Leone.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6876 (2012) · source
“"The Security Council commends Sierra Leone for the conduct and successful conclusion of presidential, parliamentary, district, and local elections, in particular acknowledging the important role played by Sierra Leone's electoral institutions, political parties, civil society groups, international partners, and domestic and international observers. The Council congratulates the people of Sierra Leona on their large turnout in the elections, which showed their strong commitment to democracy. The Council welcomes the formal announcement of polling results from the National Electoral Commission and positive reports from observers on the conduct of the elections.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6876 (2012) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Sierra Leone to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. After consultations among Council members, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf: "The Security Council welcomes the briefing of the Executive Representative of the Secretary- General in Sierra Leone, Mr. Jens Toyberg- Frandzen, on 28 November 2012.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6876 (2012) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at11.30 am.”
2012-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6874 (2012) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules ofprocedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2012/820, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on South Sudan. I now give the floor to Mr. Ladsous.”
2012-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6874 (2012) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at10.45p.m.”
2012-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6873 (2012) · source
“I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Azerbaijan, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2078 (2012). I now give the floor to the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2012-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6873 (2012) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2012/884, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2012/843, which contains a letter dated 12 November 2012 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”
2012-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6873 (2012) · source