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“We can begin to move towards this goal by ensuring prompt follow-up to the recommendations contained in the relevant reports of the Secretary-General and the decisions adopted by the Security Council and other United Nations organs, with a view to ensuring their full implementation. When this does not occur, robust measures should be adopted to guarantee international peace, justice and security.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, it is important to reflect on the progress achieved and on the challenges to come, in order to consolidate a culture of respect for the principles and standards of international humanitarian law and to eradicate impunity. The resolution that we adopted this morning is a significant step in that direction. I would like to conclude by saying that this reflection should lead us to face and overcome the entrenched political interests that often prevent full compliance with the obligations that flow from international law, prevent rapid and resolute action to deal with humanitarian crises and prevent accountability in the face of flagrant impunity.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“When violent acts are committed against civilians and other persons protected in situations of armed conflict, justice must be done in order to put an end to the impunity of the alleged perpetrators of serious crimes or those ordering them to be committed in contravention of international law. The existence of the International Criminal Court and its complementary role vis-a-vis national jurisdictions should not only serve as an incentive to strengthen national justice systems, but also represent an effective mechanism for dealing with crimes when national judiciary structures have disappeared as a result of conflict. That is why it is important to achieve the universality of the Rome Statute.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“We also acknowledge the work carried out by humanitarian institutions, in particular the International Committee of the Red Cross, and by civil society, especially with respect to the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the importance of guaranteeing safe, timely and unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance in conflict and complex emergency situations. Access of humanitarian assistance to civilians in armed conflict is a topic to which we attach particular importance, as it is a sine qua non for protection. As Mexico indicated during the debate in January (see S/PV.6066), my delegation would like to reiterate our disagreement with interpretations that can restrict or exclude human dignity in complex situations and that favour positions that set this humanitarian principle against the principle of sovereignty.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“This is why we would also urge States to incorporate these standards and principles in their national legislation and practices. It is clear that denying or blocking humanitarian assistance exacerbates the situation of populations in armed conflict. When humanitarian assistance is inadequate, given the cross-cutting nature of this topic, peacekeeping missions and the specialized agencies of the United Nations in conflict areas carry out the essential task of protecting civilians, and this should be acknowledged.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“International humanitarian law must be complied with, regardless of the type of armed conflict in question. The four Geneva Conventions of 1949, their Additional Protocols and other instruments of international humanitarian law, as well as customary international law, form a solid foundation of principles and norms that protect the life and dignity of all those who no longer participate in hostilities or who never have. We call on those States that have not yet done so to accede to all international instruments in the area of international humanitarian law, and on the parties to conflicts to comply with their international obligations. We know very well that the obligation to respect international humanitarian law cannot be fulfilled without due implementation, at the national level, of these international obligations.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“That is why it is essential that we achieve a better connection between theory and practice, in order to avoid situations where civilians become the chief victims of violence during armed conflict. We should emphasize that lack of adherence to the standards of international humanitarian law, as well as the imperfect interpretations of the law made by the parties to armed conflict during that conflict, result in serious violations of those laws that may constitute war crimes and fall within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. For these reasons, it is essential to establish a strategy based on three pillars: first, enforcing compliance with international humanitarian law; secondly, strengthening the work of humanitarian organizations; thirdly, improving accountability, in order to put an end to impunity.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“In particular, we welcome the recent adoption of resolutions 1882 (2009), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009), to which we can now add the resolution adopted today (1894 (2009)), which will no doubt revitalize the protection in armed conflict of civilians, especially the most vulnerable groups, such as women and children. The improvements that have been made to legislation and to international bodies of standards help better to define the concepts relating to the protection of civilians in armed conflict and are undoubtedly important. However, despite good intentions, we have not gone beyond the realm of theory. Sadly, the situation on the ground gets worse by the day.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the Government and delegation of Austria for convening this meeting, which reflects the commitment of the United Nations to strengthening international humanitarian law in order to protect victims of armed conflict. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his detailed report, as well as Mr. John Holmes, the Under-Secretary-Gerieral for Humanitarian Affairs, and Ms. Kyung-wha Kang, the Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights. Mexico attaches a great deal of importance to this topic, and we commend the Security Council for the work it has done in this area over the past decade.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“In this regard, we deeply appreciate the efforts of African countries that provide contingents for peacekeeping operations in and outside of the region, including on other continents. Lastly, we support the draft presidential statement prepared by the delegation of Uganda that will be adopted as the outcome of today's debate. We agree that a peacekeeping operation is part of a political solution, but not a substitute for such a solution. Parallel actions must be undertaken to strengthen and support preventive diplomacy, early warning, mediation and conflict resolution. We must focus on those areas if we are to attain peace and security in Africa.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“We believe it is relevant to analyse in depth the five proposed financing mechanisms based on the efficacy and experience of the African Union Mission in Somalia, the African Union Mission in Sudan and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. We should also consider the report that the African Union will submit on identifying capacity- building priorities for peacekeeping logistics, administration and management, which would serve as the framework for guiding assistance programmes and financing mechanisms. We welcome the progress made in recent years in strengthening the role of the African Union and the continent's subregional organizations in the maintenance of peace and security. We also welcome the implementation of strategies for prevention, early warning, conflict resolution and mediation.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Mexico agrees with the African Union-United Nations panel chaired by Romano Prodi that the success of any peacekeeping operation requires not only a clear mandate but also the support and resources needed for the fulfilment of the mandate. For that reason, we understand that predictable, sustainable and flexible financing mechanisms are a priority requirement. In that regard, we recognize the efforts of the Secretary-General to propose possible financing options for African Union-led and United Nations- endorsed peacekeeping operations for a period of six months and based on concrete cases.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“We also welcome the recommendations for the establishment of a structured mechanism for consultations and information exchange on matters of mutual interest to both bodies to examine current and long-term strategic and operational matters. This would also assist the implementation of the 2006 Ten-Year Capacity-Building Programme as a general framework for United Nations support for the African Union in the area of international peace and security. Further, my delegation awaits the proposal to be submitted by the Secretary-General to the General Assembly on restructuring United Nations support to the African Union in the area of peace and security on the ground, including further measures aimed at bringing greater integration and streamlining of the Secretariat presence in Addis Ababa.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the fact that in the context of the May 2009 Security Council trip to Africa, representatives of both bodies made a commitment to us that they would carry out consultations on ways and means for strengthening cooperation and partnership. It is obvious that much remains to be done along those lines. Clearly this relationship will lead to greater understanding and clear and comprehensive approaches in specific situations such as the crises in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Sudan. Should this not occur, there is a risk that we will not achieve better coordination and will be left with only our good intentions.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“However, we also recognize that material and logistical limitations of the African Union have reduced the scope of these objectives. It is essential - and we must be honest on this point - to promote greater coherence within the Security Council in order to achieve greater coordination when joint decisions are taken by the African Union Commission and the United Nations Secretariat. In that regard, we support the recommendation of the Secretary-General that relations between the African Union Peace and Security Council and the United Nations Security Council be strengthened in the areas of mediation and peacekeeping.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“My delegation believes that to strengthen peacebuilding and peacekeeping in Africa, four main profoundly interrelated areas must be addressed simultaneously: conflict resolution, which means establishing peace; economic development and the building of institutions; respect for human rights; and conflict prevention, based on attention to and eradication of the causes of conflict. None of these tasks may substitute for the other. In many cases, the challenge posed by the magnitude of the task lies in addressing these four enormous tasks simultaneously. We praise the resolve of the United Nations in moving forward in those areas, and we recognize the stated willingness of the African Union to rapidly deploy mediation and peacekeeping missions, with the support of subregional organizations, in order to prevent the escalation of conflict.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Pursuant to Chapter VIII, Article 52, of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council has repeatedly reaffirmed the importance of building African Union capacities in the maintenance of peace and security in Africa in coordination and cooperation with the United Nations. However, it is clear that the international community should work together to improve the situation and capacity of the African Union, in order to create a true bridge of international and regional cooperation and communication aimed at optimizing collective attention to the challenges faced by the African continent, in the light of the proliferation of conflicts on the agenda and the fact these constitute a good part of that agenda.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks Under-Secretary-General Alain Le Roy for his introduction of the report of the Secretary- General (S/2009/470), and we are grateful for the analysis and recommendations it contains. We also appreciate the presence of Under-Secretary-General Susana Malcorra and thank Mr. Tete Antonio for his message from the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations. We also very much regret that no member of Mr. Prodi's delegation has taken the trouble to remain in the Chamber to hear the Council's debate.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“This reflects the commitment of the people of Timor-Leste to strengthening democracy and its institutions. Mexico reaffirms its readiness to continue its cooperation with the Timorese authorities in this sphere, as demonstrated by our support in the preparations for and holding of the recent elections through Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“We support the Government's efforts to promptly meet the needs of the nearly 3,000 IDPs still in temporary shelters and to facilitate their return to their places of origin in an atmosphere of calm and reconciliation. We also welcome the progress achieved less than a year ago through the signing of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2009-2013 by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Prime Minister. We trust that the Framework will continue to promote democratization and social cohesion and make it possible to meet the major challenges of unemployment, the fight against poverty and providing access to basic social services in the country. I wish to conclude by welcoming the widespread atmosphere of peace in which the recent municipal and village elections took place on 9 October.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“Mexico agrees with the report of the Secretary- General and believes that, in line with the United Nations position, there should be no amnesty or impunity for war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide. We urge the Government to cooperate closely with the independent Special Commission of Inquiry to address unresolved cases of crimes committed during the crises of 1999 and 2006, pursuant to resolutions 1704 (2006) and 1802 (2008). We also recommend that the Timor-Leste authorities intensify their cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. On the issue of internally displaced persons (IDPs), it is important to highlight the achievement of closing the country's 65 IDP camps.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“We consider that complete transfer must occur once the criteria laid down in the agreement signed between Special Representative Khare and Prime Minister Gusmao have been met, with particular emphasis on United Nations certification of national officers and on ensuring that the National Police is accepted by its own community and is strengthened as an institution so that it can exercise real control. We are aware that the road to strengthening the rule of law and guaranteeing human rights still holds many challenges. We support UNMIT's endeavours to support the Government in its institution-building and in implementing the recommendations of the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation and the Commission of Truth and Friendship.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“When the Security Council met to discuss Timor- Leste on 19 February (see S/PV.6085), Mexico stated that it was important to strengthen the machinery for transparency and accountability in the government sector. Today we welcome the fact that the parliament has adopted a law establishing an anti-corruption commission and that ratification instruments of the United Nations Convention against Corruption have been deposited. That will contribute to further strengthening democratic governance in that country. We also commend the continued support of UNMIT in the process of transferring command to enable the National Police to assume the policing responsibilities thus far carried out by the Mission.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“Just a few months after celebrating the tenth anniversary of the referendum in Timor-Leste, which laid the foundations of the country's independence, we are pleased to see a climate of stability and strengthened governance in that country. There is no doubt that United Nations support to the Government of Timor-Leste has provided the country with the opportunity to shape its own future. In this context, we believe that Timor-Leste should continue to enjoy the benefits of the presence and support of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), in order to continue to make progress on matters such as security, justice, human rights, development and democratic governance.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation is pleased to welcome Deputy Prime Minister Jose' Luis Guterres, to whom we express our gratitude for the progress achieved in his country and the good relations that he has maintained with the United Nations presence over the last decade. We also are especially grateful for the report (S/2009/504) presented by Mr. Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste. I take this opportunity to once again express our thanks to him and commend the excellent job he and his Office have done in supporting the Government of Timor-Leste. They have provided a comprehensive model worthy for use in United Nations efforts in other areas of the world. We express our deep gratitude for that and wish him every success for the future.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“Lastly, we reiterate our position, consistent with the principles of justice and international law enshrined in the United Nations Charter and commend the International Court of Justice as the judicial body supremely competent to peacefully resolve disputes arising from the interpretation of international law. In that regard, we await with interest the advisory opinion of the Court requested by the General Assembly on the case of Kosovo.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“Along those lines we encourage UNMIK and the EULEX to spare no effort in strengthening the capacities of local authorities to provide access to justice, combat impunity and promote and ensure respect for human rights. Likewise, we call upon the parties and UNMIK maintain their support for and full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in order to guarantee the right to due process in the cases under its jurisdiction. Mexico endorses the recommendation contained in the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/497) to increase strategic and political coordination between the United Nations and the European Union. We urge them to continue to work on the basis of a common strategy to address the ongoing challenges in Kosovo, with an eye to contributing to stability in the Balkans.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“We encourage UNMIK to continue to support local authorities, together with the United Nations Development Programme and other humanitarian organizations working on the ground, in the promotion of community development programmes aimed at the reconstruction of homes, job creation and access to services such as health, water and electricity, as well as in areas such as security and education. Mexico joins the call to local authorities to promote effective measures that improve conditions in the camps for internally displaced persons and offer basic services to their inhabitants including medical care. Caring for the population cannot be subordinated to other agendas. For my delegation, strengthening the rule of law remains one of the pending matters that require priority attention.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“My delegation views with concern the humanitarian situation and the lack of conditions necessary for the return of displaced persons and refugees to their homes. While the security situation in Kosovo has remained relatively stable, factors such as discrimination, harassment and lack of development opportunities arise as some of the major obstacles to ensuring enduring return in the region. Much remains to be done, given the much reduced number of returns registered in recent months, to attend to the requests of nearly 1,295 families for return to Kosovo.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“My delegation calls on the parties to meet their obligations in conformity with resolution 1244 (1999), under the principle of neutrality, and to cooperate with UNMIK and EULEX in the implementation of their mandates, as their presence will continue to be central for the security, stability and development of the region. It is important to recall that, pursuant to international humanitarian law, human rights and the rights of refugees, the parties are obliged to create conditions conducive to the secure, voluntary and non-discriminatory return of displaced persons and to adopt measures to facilitate that return, including economic reconstruction and social development in the locations of return.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation appreciates the information provided by Mr. Lamberto Zannier, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, as well as the presence and statement of Mr. Vuk Jeremie, the Foreign Minister of Serbia, and the statement of Mr. Skender Hyseni. Mexico has followed the full reconfiguration of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the transition over recent months with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX). We welcome the fact that there has been appropriate coordination between the two organizations in this transition period and that cooperation has continued in important areas such as rule of law and resolving community disputes.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“The objective, known to all, is clear: the achievement of a comprehensive and definitive settlement of the conflict in the Middle East that would reaffirm the recognition of Israel's right to exist and allow for the establishment of a politically and economically viable Palestinian State coexisting in peace with Israel within secure and internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Road Map, the Madrid principles and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“This is not subject to free interpretation by the parties to a conflict. All alleged violations of international humanitarian law deserve to be investigated and punished when appropriate. As on many past occasions, we now find ourselves at a defining moment for the peace process, which could lead to a resumption of negotiations or, should that fail, to a new spiral of violence that would aggravate yet further the instability in the region.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Thus, we believe that it is inappropriate for the Security Council to consider or pronounce itself on the report before the Human Rights Council, which is the competent organ on this matter and mandated the drafting of the report. The Human Rights Council's decision to consider the report within an established timetable - adopted in Geneva a few days ago - must be respected by the Security Council. Mexico is studying the Goldstone report with all due care and will participate in its consideration and the analysis of its recommendations within the Human Rights Council. Let us be clear: there are no good or bad violations of international humanitarian law. We reiterate once again that, in any armed conflict, all actors involved must respect the provisions of international humanitarian law at all times and in any circumstances.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“We urge the Government of Lebanon, in cooperation with personnel of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, to take the measures necessary to prevent another such incident. We also reiterate our appeal to Lebanon and Israel, as well as all other parties involved in this conflict, to comply with the provisions of resolution 1701 (2006). Our debate today coincides with the discussions currently under way in Geneva concerning the report of the Human Rights Council's United Nations Fact- Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (A/HRC/12/48), led by Judge Richard Goldstone. We are convinced that, at this time, the Security Council must avoid greater politicization and polarization of the positions that have been expressed in that regard.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“That is why we stress the need for the full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009) and for the establishment of an international monitoring mechanism that ensures a lasting ceasefire, the opening of border crossings and control over illicit arms trafficking. We support all initiatives aimed at establishing such a mechanism, which is the only way to ensure the gradual normalization of the situation in the Gaza Strip. We also recall that peace in the Middle East is linked not only to the question of Palestine, but also to regional stability. For that reason, we are concerned about two successive incidents that occurred in southern Lebanon in July and just a few days ago. According to the information available to date, they appear to have been violations of resolution 1701 (2006).”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“We hope that those actions are definitive and that they lead to the complete and irreversible dismantling of all checkpoints. Furthermore, it is essential that progress be made in the process of inter-Palestinian dialogue being carried out with Egypt's support. We regret that the signing of the reconciliation agreement between Palestinian factions, slated for late October, has once again been postponed. The unity of the Palestinian Government is an element essential to the achievement of a comprehensive and definitive settlement in the Middle East. With winter about to begin, it is of vital importance that access to Gaza be provided for humanitarian aid and reconstruction in order to avoid a new humanitarian disaster.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Similarly, the agreement on places of worship must be respected and provocations that weaken prospects for dialogue avoided. The Palestinian National Authority, for its part, should continue to strengthen its political and security institutions, with the support of the international community. We welcome the announcement by Prime Minister Fayyad that the institutions necessary to create a Palestinian State will be built in a reasonable time frame. To that end, as the Palestinian security forces increase their control over their territory, it is essential that Israel simultaneously lift restrictions on the movement of people and goods. We note the dismantling of some obstacles and a reduction in the number of military personnel that Israel has stationed at certain checkpoints in the West Bank.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Furthermore, we reiterate our support for the Quartet and the statement it issued last September, in which it underscored the essential principles for attaining comprehensive peace in the Middle East. We share the sense of urgency expressed by its members and recognize the need for the parties to meet their commitments and obligations, in particular those contained in the Road Map, if conditions conducive to the resumption of the peace process are to be met. It is therefore essential that Israel put an end to the establishment of new settlements in the occupied territories, including East Jerusalem, and to so-called natural growth. The demolition of homes, the expulsions and the expansion of settlements in East Jerusalem represent a serious obstacle to the peace process.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“We welcome the holding of the trilateral meeting among President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Mahmoud Abbas. We regret, however, that negotiations have yet to attain a definitive peace in the Middle East. The resumption of the peace process hinges on the will and commitment of all of the parties to the conflict. The international community, for its part, has the obligation to facilitate the process in order to ensure a fair and lasting peace in the region. We therefore express our appreciation to President Obama and his special envoy George Mitchell for their resolve in laying the foundations of dialogue between Israel and the Palestinian National Authority founded on trust and mutual respect.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East. I also thank the Foreign Minister Al-Malki of the Palestinian National Authority and the Permanent Representative of Israel, Ambassador Shalev, for their statements. The Security Council is meeting once again to assess the situation in the Middle East in a context of growing tension in the region and scant progress in the peace process, as the Under-Secretary-General told us. At our last informal meeting on this matter, we expressed our hope that the high-level meetings to take place at the margins of the general debate could lead to the unconditional resumption of peace talks between Israeli and the Palestinian National Authority.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Lastly, in our delegation's View, the possible implementation of the sanctions by the Security Council should be consistent with the approach that we wish to pursue not only in Somalia but also in the subregion, taking into account the complexity of the situation and its many different political actors.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“Lastly, Mexico, as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia, believes it important to reiterate its appeal to the international community, in particular the countries of the region, to support the independent work of the Monitoring Group on Somalia and to cooperate in the implementation of its mandate. We are aware that the arms embargo and the targeted sanctions regime are key instruments in the peace process in Somalia, which, given their technical nature, have a political impact that can benefit the peace process as a whole. On 21 October, the Committee will receive the Monitoring Group's mid- term report, which the members of the Committee will analyse and report on to the Council, together with the other developments in the Committee's work.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“The piracy and the organized crime activities in the Horn of Africa, in particular the trafficking of drugs and persons and the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, are severe obstacles to improving security in the country. We believe it necessary to seek cooperation mechanisms to strengthen the ability of the region's authorities to tackle such threats and to regain control of strategic points, such as the sea ports and airports. Mexico backs the importance of the continuing focus on deployment of the United Nations presence in Mogadishu, particularly in the light of the ongoing lack of security in that capital. We commend the work of all the Organization's agencies involved in that task, and we trust that the efforts on the political and security fronts will produce the necessary results to advance that phase.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“In that regard, we commend all efforts on the part of the Transitional Federal Government to ensure that the civilian population, in particular the most vulnerable, receive the inputs and services most essential to their survival, such as those provided by the World Food Programme. Press reports that such provisions have at times been traded illegally for commercial ends are of great concern. Moreover, we are equally concerned by the human rights situation in the southern and central areas, the continuing impunity in that regard in the entire country, and the recruitment of children by armed groups. My delegation is aware that the lack of stability hinders the progress needed in the economic and social spheres.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“The upsurge in looting and attacks on humanitarian missions, and in killings, abductions and threats against humanitarian personnel, together with scant progress on the ground, mean that almost 50 per cent of Somalia's population remains dependent on humanitarian assistance, which it is increasingly difficult to deliver. We urgently call for all parties to the conflict to comply with international human rights standards and with international humanitarian law and to protect the civilian population, including aid personnel. We also underscore the vital importance of ensuring secure and unrestricted access to humanitarian assistance.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“Turning to the fight against piracy, we acknowledge the international efforts to counter that threat to the security and the economy of the region. Mexico recently took part in the fourth meeting of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, where the large number of the participating countries became aware of the impact of piracy on the arms embargo and on access for humanitarian aid. My delegation expresses its deep concern regarding the alarming humanitarian situation in Somalia, which has drastically worsened. The lack of security that affects the humanitarian operations throughout the country is unacceptable.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“We extend our acknowledgement to the troops of Burundi and Uganda and to their Governments for their steadfast commitment. But we should also be very clear: the incident of 17 September should not have happened. It concerns us that security is not guaranteed, even in the area under AMISOM's control, which portends extremely badly for the future. We consider it of the greatest importance that the Government of Somalia make strengthening the National Security Forces and planning for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration operations of former insurgents a priority. In that regard, we commend the work of the recently established Joint Security Committee given its importance as a political forum to foster the development of the national security strategy.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“However, we are concerned mainly by the following aspects: the increasing insecurity in the entire territory, including the country's coasts; the deterioration of the humanitarian situation and of human rights; and growing organized crime. It is clear that the lack of security is the most serious problem that Somalia faces. It is having a constant impact on the Government's capacity and its prospect for future viability. Likewise, the number of victims among the civilian population, including women and children, continues to grow day by day. We are particularly concerned about the vulnerability of the forces of the Transitional Federal Government and of AMISOM. in the face of terrorist attacks, such as the attack of 17 September against AMISOM. headquarters, which left 21 people dead and 40 wounded.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“Given the alarming situation of insecurity in Somalia - and indeed the region - Mexico would like to acknowledge the valuable contributions of the United Nations and the African Union, through AMISON, aimed at ensuring stability on the ground and the basic conditions necessary to strengthen the Government in Somalia. We also acknowledge the efforts of the Transitional Federal Government to promote national reconciliation and dialogue with opposition groups in accordance with the principles of the Djibouti Peace Agreement, as well as to improve the Government's capacities and lay the foundations for a national security mechanism.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source