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“Implementing the gradual approach that we endorsed in resolution 1872 (2009) depends, first and foremost, on safeguarding the survival of the current Government, the security of its leading officials and the continued and growing presence of the United Nations throughout the country. We are convinced that establishing a security zone on Somali territory and protecting strategic infrastructure, such as maritime ports, are essential steps in laying the foundations for the functioning of national institutions and the international presence. As the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has rightly said, insecurity has now become a source of income and power.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“In the current circumstances, safe access and the delivery of humanitarian assistance are the only real option for meeting the most basic needs of the population, including internally displaced persons, refugees and, above all, members of the most vulnerable groups, such as women and children. We also call on the parties to the conflict to prevent and halt the recruitment of children. Given the critical prevailing situation, it is a matter of priority, as we have learned from the briefings we have heard today, to establish minimal security conditions on the ground and to ensure an environment of sustainable security.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“It is unacceptable, that, confronted by violence, attacks and plundering, some funds, programmes and agencies, such as the World Food Programme and UNICEF, have found it necessary to suspend their work to distribute food and provide health services. Mexico believes that it is essential to address the humanitarian situation and to reiterate the obligation of States always to observe and ensure respect for international humanitarian law, including their fundamental responsibility to take every step necessary to guarantee the protection of civilians. In that regard, it is essential to ensure the presence on the ground of the United Nations and humanitarian organizations.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“Moreover, we support the steps taken by the Government of Somalia to develop the country, in particular the implementation, with the assistance of the African Union Mission in Somalia and the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, of the Transition Plan for Somalia in such areas as the strengthening of Somalia's National Security Force and police, as well as the efforts made with regard to transparency and accountability. Mexico reiterates its great concern over the deterioration in security conditions for United Nations staff and humanitarian personnel, which has had a direct impact on the provision of assistance to the civilian population.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“We acknowledge the political progress that has been made, in particular the interest of the Transitional Federal Government in seeking agreements with more moderate insurgent groups that remain outside the Djibouti reconciliation process. The fact that certain groups have jointed the peace process is a positive achievement. Another positive development, to which the Special Representative of the Secretary-General referred, was the recent signing of the joint declaration with one of those groups to cooperate on security, development, political and humanitarian issues.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“We also appreciate the work of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the commitment shown by the Governments of Uganda and Burundi in support of peace and the institutions of governance. We hope that the reinforcements announced by other members of the African Union will speedily complete the deployment of AMISOM, and that the conditions necessary for the achievement of the political, security and humanitarian goals of its mandate will be created. In the face of the resurgence of confrontation in the capital between forces of the Transitional Federal Government and insurgent groups, Mexico reiterates that, in order to lay a foundation for sustainable peace, there must be simultaneous progress in three mutually reinforcing areas: the political sphere, security and development.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the valuable information provided by Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia. We appreciate his commendable work and commitment in a very complex situation presenting a major challenge to the international community. We also welcome the presence and the message of Mr. Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union. And we welcome, too, the presence of Mr. Omaar, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Somalia; we listened attentively to his message. Mexico recognizes the significant efforts of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia as it works to stabilize the country.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“I take this opportunity to commend the activities of MINURCAT that led to the handover into the custody of UNICEF 84 children who were pressed into service by the Chadian forces during the recent hostilities. I would like to conclude by indicating that my delegation supports the strategic workplan proposed by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2009/359), which appears to us to be quite complete as it includes aspects of protection for civilians and humanitarian agents, humanitarian assistance and the strengthening of the legal framework in order to enhance access to justice, security and the rule of law.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“We need to address the complaints of incidents directed against humanitarian workers of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations, as well as their facilities and violations directed against vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. The violation of the rights of the child in the Central African Republic and in Chad continues to be of great concern to my delegation. For this reason, through our work in the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, we shall seek to appeal to armed groups and both Governments to develop plans of action that will help to prevent the recruitment, the re-recruitment and the use of children, as well as accountability mechanisms on the basis of resolution 1612 (2005).”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“My delegation underscores the importance of developing measures to fulfil the Doha agreement of May 2009 and the Dakar agreement of March 2008 between Chad and the Central African Republic. It might be useful to consider the possibility of establishing a tracking and monitoring mechanism for those agreements and for the conflict. The security situation in MINURCAT's area of operations continues to be tense owing to the stepped- up activities of armed groups to the detriment of relationships between the Governments of Chad and the Central African Republic, and also to the mutual accusations of support being given to opposition armed groups. It is disquieting to see the worsening in the human rights situation in the area.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“I hardly need to add that the situation is complicated even further by the close interrelationship that exists among the situations of the countries of the region, chiefly Chad, the Central African Republic and the Sudan. This complexity, however, should not serve as a pretext for inaction. My delegation, following the approach that we have successfully advocated in other conflicts around the world, takes the View that peace in the region requires political dialogue in order to normalize relationships between Chad and the Central African Republic, as well as between Chad and the Sudan. Similarly, we believe in the need to take measures that will build a climate of trust to ensure that these States refrain from providing support to armed rebel groups operating on their territories against their respective neighbours.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“Similarly, MINURCAT has contributed to the agreements between the Government of Chad and the opposition with a view to adopting an electoral legislative framework and establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission in that country. Lastly, it has participated very actively in the verification of 1,077 kilometres free of mines and unexploded ordnance in eastern Chad. Despite these significant advances, we view with concern the delay in the deployment of the authorized force for MINURCAT. In particular, we are concerned about the effects that a mission operating at less than half of its strength may have when it comes to fulfilling its humanitarian activities. We ask the Secretariat to keep us informed on progress in this area. I hardly need to point out that the political situation in the region is delicate.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin my statement by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Chad and the Central African Republic, Mr. Victor Da Silva Angelo, for his briefing this morning. I also welcome the presence in the Council today of the Permanent Representatives of the Central African Republic and Chad. My delegation acknowledges that the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) has made significant progress for the benefit of the region. First of all, it assisted in the complete deployment of the Detachement inte'gre de securite in April 2009, in spite of the limitations that have been pointed out today.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“However, we trust that this is the right time to address those challenges progressively. The support of the international community is therefore essential but not sufficient. First and foremost, we need the resolve and commitment of the actors directly involved in the peace process. We therefore urge Israel and the Palestinian Authority to undertake a constructive dialogue without preconditions and on the basis of prior international obligations and agreements. Only in this way will we achieve the peace so hoped for by the people embroiled for 60 years in this conflict, which has had an impact not only on regional security but also, to a great extent, international stability and their future.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Similarly, we reiterate our appeal that Lebanon, Israel and all other parties involved in this conflict comply with the provisions of resolution 1701 (2006), in particular those referring to the arms embargo and the complete disarmament of all militias in Lebanon, with the sole objective of strengthening the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the country. We attach particular importance to UNIFIL's ability to carry out its mandate unhindered and unrestricted in any way. We also reiterate our appeal to Israel and Syria to resume indirect talks under the auspices of Turkey, as such talks could be very beneficial to the population and security of both States. The remaining challenges to resolving the conflict in the Middle East in a definitive manner are numerous.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Despite these important achievements, we note with concern the events that took place a few days ago south of the Litani River in the zone of operations of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), in particular an explosion in a weapons depot in the area of Khirbat Salim. The existence of weapons south of the Litani River that do not belong to the Lebanese Armed Forces is unacceptable and a violation of resolution 1701 (2006). We urge the Government of Lebanon, in cooperation with UNIFIL, to take the necessary measures to ensure that these types of incidents do not recur.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“A few weeks ago, we welcomed the peaceful and transparent holding of parliamentary elections in Lebanon on 7 June. The successful conclusion of this electoral process demonstrates the commitment of all Lebanese political actors to the Doha agreements and to the process of national reconciliation. We also welcome the normalization of political and diplomatic relations between Lebanon and Syria, which will make it possible to enhance the dialogue between those two neighbouring countries in order to resolve pending issues and ultimately strengthen the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Lebanon in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Today, the press has reported that there are more than 300,000 Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and that population continues to increase significantly. This situation cannot continue. It is a negative element in the negotiating process between Israel and the Palestinian Authority and in the establishment of lasting peace. We recall that, in accordance with the principles of the road map and international law, all Israeli settlement practices in the occupied territories, including those that are qualified as natural growth, must be halted as soon as possible. The International Court of Justice decision should be followed with regard to the building of the wall in occupied Palestinian territory, which runs counter to international law. It is essential for efforts aimed at achieving regional peace to be pursued.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“While we welcome the lifting of some restrictions on the movement of individuals in the West Bank, in particular in the Hawara outpost in the Nablus region, the population and the Palestinian economy continue to suffer from numerous restrictions imposed by the Israel Defense Forces. The progressive professionalization of the Palestinian security forces in the West Bank shows that there is a commitment to peace and to regional stability. This commitment must be accompanied by concrete actions that will improve the living conditions of the Palestinian people. Only in this way can any serious progress be made towards peace. Moreover, the commitments established under the road map on the policy of colonization and settlement, as well on the practice of the destruction of homes and expropriation in East Jerusalem, have yet to be fulfilled.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“We also urge Hamas and all Palestinian militia to renounce the use of violence in order to create a climate of trust that will be conducive to the peace process. Extremism should not be fought solely with weapons. We also need to provide, with due caution, a space for dialogue and negotiation. Only through the establishment of a unified democratic Palestinian Government committed to the peace process, the Madrid principles and the Arab Peace Initiative will it be possible to set the foundation for a negotiating process that will lead to a lasting solution to the conflict. The situation prevailing in East Jerusalem and in the West Bank continues to be a cause for concern.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“We therefore continue to insist on the need to establish an international monitoring mechanism that will guarantee a lasting ceasefire, the opening of border crossings and the monitoring of illicit trafficking in weapons, in accordance with resolution 1860 (2009). We support all initiatives aimed at establishing a mechanism of this type, the only way to ensure progressive normalization of the situation in the Gaza Strip. This normalization also requires ongoing efforts aimed at achieving intra-Palestinian reconciliation, efforts which have received encouragement from the Government of Egypt. We regret the fact that the recent rounds of negotiations have not led to significant progress and we hope that the various factions will renew their commitment to reconciliation in order to promote the peace dialogue with Israel.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“According to figures provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the goods entering Gaza in recent weeks totalled only one fifth of those for the corresponding period in 2007. This situation is not acceptable. It contributes to the worsening of the humanitarian situation and a sense of frustration and injustice among the population, which helps to promote extremism and violence. The restrictions on Gaza lead to illicit trafficking in construction materials, fuel and food, and this in turn creates a vicious circle, opening the door for illicit trafficking in weapons and jeopardizing security throughout the region.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“A few days ago, we received new reports of serious incidents along the border between Gaza and Israel, which confirms the fact that tensions and insecurity continue to be present following the military operations that took place at the beginning of this year. We condemn these acts of Violence, in particular the acts and attacks against the civilian population, and once again we urge all actors to respect the provisions of international humanitarian law at all times. The living conditions in the Gaza Strip have continued to worsen due to the fact that humanitarian assistance has had difficulty gaining access and there have been ongoing restrictions on the provision of building materials, fuel and cash.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“We hope that these diplomatic initiatives will generate the right conditions for the holding, at an appropriate time, of an international conference in Moscow that will enable us to consolidate the objective of a final outcome in the Middle East peace process. Mexico has participated actively in international efforts for peace, and we would join any initiative of this sort. Meeting the objectives of the peace process should not remain wishful thinking. The critical situation for the people in the region as well as the constant tensions among actors who have been involved in this conflict for decades demands that progress be achieved as soon as possible.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“However, in our View, the significant preconditions and in some cases very restrictive conditions that have been imposed for achieving this objective only run the risk of further complicating the negotiation process and a future settlement. We hope that this initiative will be a first step in the right direction, which will allow all political sectors in Israel to be involved in the negotiating process. Similarly, we welcome the statement made by the Quartet in Trieste on 26 June, in which the determination of the international community to support the parties in the negotiation process and to implement the resulting agreement was reiterated. Mexico supports this statement which has a renewed appeal to the parties to comply with their obligations under the road map and to work together for a two- State solution.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Mexico hopes that during the second half of 2009 tangible progress will be achieved in the peace process, which will lead us towards the objective that has been endorsed by the international community - the establishment of a Palestinian State living in peace with Israel within secure and internationally recognized borders. That is why we welcome the diplomatic initiative undertaken by the President of the United States, Barack Obama, in the Middle East, as well as the important message he gave during his recent talk in Cairo on 4 June. We have also taken note of the fact that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged the need for the establishment of a Palestinian State.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing today on the situation in the Middle East. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Israel for being with us as well as the Permanent Observer of the Palestinian Authority. The open debate today on the situation in the Middle East is taking place within the framework of important diplomatic initiatives aimed at providing a new impetus to the peace process. After the conflict and political transition period which characterized the region during the first half of this year, the time has come for dialogue and negotiation.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171 (2009) · source
“In most recent years, my country has made a modest contribution to financing the work of the Court. That was the result of an enormous effort on the part of the Mexican Government, but it was done in the conviction that it is important to combat impunity with regard to the commission of the most serious crimes against humanity. Once again, Mexico thanks President Winter and Prosecutor Rapp for their timely appearance before the Council and assures them that it will continue to follow developments in the work of the Court with great interest.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“President Winter also gave us estimates contained in the completion strategy recently adopted by the Management Committee of the Special Court for the conclusion of the Court's legal activities. She also identified some of the challenges the Court will face in carrying out its residual functions, such as the management of archives, the protection of witnesses, and the execution of sentences, among others. Without a doubt, those functions and tasks must be supported by the international community. At the same time, my delegation has taken due note of the urgent needs facing the Special Court, in particular with regard to financing its activities. Mexico has supported the work of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, in particular in the light of its results.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“In brief, the work of the Special Court for Sierra Leone has made a decisive contribution to the transition to peace and the rule of law and has been critical to ongoing efforts to ensure national reconciliation and reconstruction. My delegation listened closely to the information provided to the Council on the completion of all the Court's legal proceedings in Freetown by October. We are also following the trial of the former President of Liberia, Charles Taylor, in The Hague. On the latter point, of particular importance is the enormous contribution, for which we are extremely grateful, made by the Special Court for Sierra Leone to the development of international justice by setting limits on the immunity of a head of State before an international court.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“Nevertheless, there is no doubt that the most important work of the Court has been the extremely positive effect its work has had on the people in Sierra Leone, first because it showed the population that the worst violations of international humanitarian law of which they were victims throughout most of the previous decade will not go unpunished. It also reconfirmed the theory that, if 09-40569 peace and reconciliation are to be achieved, they must be accompanied by justice. Secondly, the Court has done essential work at the national level and, we hope, beyond its borders to build a culture of dissuasion and prevention of the most serious crimes, and to strengthen institutional capacity in Sierra Leone based on a criminal justice system in conformity with international standards.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico, like other members, thanks President Renate Winter and Prosecutor Stephen Rapp of the Special Court for Sierra Leone for the detailed information they have provided to the Council on the work of the Special Court, its successes and the challenges ahead. We also welcome the presence of the representative of Sierra Leone in the Council. The Special Court for Sierra Leone is a pioneer and exemplar in the field of international criminal justice. It has made significant contributions to the development of international jurisprudence and made decisions of great importance to the international community.”
2009-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6163 (2009) · source
“The United Nations and the international community are looking to the present and the future of an independent and sovereign Myanmar and will spare no necessary effort towards dialogue and cooperation, in order to guarantee the country's political, economic and social development on the path to peace.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“We therefore urge all regional actors to take necessary measures to ensure that the more than 100,000 refugees have adequate protection and shelter. We are also concerned with the situation of child soldiers. While we recognize the efforts of the Government in Myanmar in that regard, we feel that they have been insufficient. We urge the Government to ensure the rights of those minors and to cooperate with the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict on measures to demobilize all child solders and reintegrate them into civilian life with their families. The message sent by the Secretary-General to the people and the Government of Myanmar during his visit was clear.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“The Government of Myanmar now has an opportunity to strengthen the process of national reconciliation - thus making it possible for the population to enjoy their civil and political rights, building peace and laying the basis for the country's future economic development. That objective should be pursued with the support of the United Nations through the good offices of the Secretary-General, but also with the support of States in the region, in particular States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, who play a particularly relevant role given their close relations with the Government of Myanmar. The constant flow of refugees from Myanmar to Thailand reflects the lack of guaranteed protection for the civilian population, as well as the repeated violations of human rights in Myanmar.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“We hope that the Government will create the conditions necessary to engage in a genuine dialogue with all ethnic groups and minorities in order to achieve full national reconciliation. This means that all political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, must be released as soon as possible. Their participation in the elections will guarantee the credibility of the process and thus its legitimacy. It would therefore have been preferable for Senior General Than Shwe to have allowed the Secretary- General to visit the emblematic Ms. Suu Kyi, who has once again been arrested under conditions which have not yet been fully clarified and is now subject to a new trial.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“Myanmar is preparing for its first elections in 20 years, and my delegation believes that many issues must still be resolved if they are to be transparent and fully inclusive of those of all political persuasions in Myanmar. The forthcoming elections must be aimed at facilitating Myanmar's peaceful transition towards democracy and national reconciliation, placing priority on strengthening the rule of law and protecting human rights. In that connection, the elections must have the support not only of the Government, which bears primary responsibility for organizing them, but also of all registered political parties and of those rebel groups that have demonstrated a readiness to lay down their weapons.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“Indeed, the trip not only enabled the Secretary-General to assess the state of rebuilding following Cyclone Nargis, but also took place in the context of the preparations for the general elections to be held in 2010. With regard to reconstruction efforts and humanitarian assistance, we welcome the fact that progress has been made, in particular as a result of the cooperation among the Government of Myanmar, the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations through the Tripartite Core Group and the support of donors in the international community. The work of reconstruction has not yet concluded, and efforts to that end must continue. In the political context, the scene is different and much more complex, and there are many challenges.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to begin this statement by thanking the Secretary- General for his presence today and for the briefing that he gave us on his recent visit to Myanmar. My delegation is particularly grateful for the good offices efforts that the Secretary-General has been making in Myanmar, which proceed from his personal concern to help improve the political, economic and social situation in that country - a concern that is shared by a good part of the international community. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Myanmar for his statement to the Council today. We appreciated its forward-looking content - at least, that is our hope. The Secretary-General's recent visit to Myanmar, which was his second in a little more than a year, occurred at an opportune time.”
2009-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6161 (2009) · source
“We urge the countries of the region and the international community as a whole to cooperate with the committee's efforts to combat the illicit trafficking of arms to armed groups in Somalia. Only through a coordinated regional approach will it be possible to establish the minimum conditions required for generating the stability so needed in that country.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“That continues to be an essential element for guaranteeing the entry of humanitarian assistance to the population. Mexico, as Chair of the sanctions Committee on Somalia, is convinced that the sanctions regime has had a direct impact on security conditions in the country and has strengthened the peace process. We have paid particular attention to the work of the Committee's Monitoring Group with regard to investigations on the illicit flow of arms from Eritrea in support of insurgents. Similarly, in the coming days, within the framework of resolution 1844 (2008), the committee will be in a position to consider a first draft of the list of individuals and entities that are acting against peace and security in the country and that may be subject to sanctions such as travel restrictions and assets freezes.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“We firmly believe that only through a comprehensive approach to the conflict will it be possible to achieve conditions that will allow for peace in Somalia, the end of the generalized violence and the return of hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons and refugees to their homes. On that premise we must conceive any effort to combat the phenomenon of piracy, armed robbery and acts of violence against the safety of navigation in the Gulf of Aden, as well as the need for those responsible for those acts to be tried in accordance with the applicable legal regime. We support the work of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, established in accordance with resolution 1851 (2008), and we recognize the importance of multinational operations along the coast to combat piracy.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“staff and attacks that threaten the safety of civilians and international staff, and the forced recruitment of children. We endorse an appeal for full respect for international humanitarian law, human rights and the rights of refugees by all actors in the conflict. We also call for respect for resolution 1738 (2006) on the protection of the media reporters and associated personnel, and for resolution 1502 (2003) on the protection of United Nations personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian personnel in conflict zones. Similarly, we reaffirm the importance of combating impunity through the most appropriate mechanisms, be they at the national or international level.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“The forced displacement of approximately 200,000 individuals as a result of the most recent wave of violence has worsened the already critical humanitarian situation and affected the survival of some hundreds of thousands of Somali people, some of them for entire generations. My delegation is deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation, including the situation of hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons and refugees, and we regret the deaths, primarily of children, brought about by malnutrition. Another crucial aspect is the situation of insecurity in which humanitarian staff find themselves and which has made it impossible to gain access and entry into some areas. That has led to greater loss of life. Moreover, we condemn all actions against AMISOM.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“However, given the current difficult conditions and the history of chronic crisis and instability, minimal security conditions on the ground must be urgently established in order to ensure an ongoing climate of stability. We believe we must continue to explore options for finding the most appropriate approach and strengthening the authority of the Transitional Federal Government and promoting its consolidation in terms of its ability to govern and protect the civilian population. The implementation of resolution 1872 (2009) depends on this primary task. It is essential for safeguarding the survival of government functions and the life and dignity of the population by meeting their basic security, health and food needs.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“We call for a rapid implementation of the support shown at the donor conference held in Brussels in April, in accordance with national priorities. My delegation is convinced that only by reinforcing the capacity of the Government in the security sector and the rule of law and ensuring full compliance with international law will long-term stability in the country and secure living conditions for the Somali population be assured. Mexico believes that the gradual approach that we adopted in resolution 1872 (2009) is the best way to coordinate the work of the Government of Somalia, agencies of this Organization and the support of AMISOM. We need to ensure the successful implementation of that resolution, with the objective of determining, at the right time, the possible deployment of a peacekeeping operation, in the best possible conditions.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Raids by foreign fighters, insurgents' links to Al-Qaida and the radicalization of their forms of combat are also disturbing. As result of violence and fear, there continues to be a growing number of deaths among civilians, forced displacements of the population, renewed shortages and an increase in illnesses, in particular in camps for internally displaced persons and refugees. It goes without saying that the substantial political and economic costs of this crisis are unsustainable. The United Nations must provide assistance to the Transitional Federal Government in order to promote national reconciliation between the Government itself and opposition groups within the framework of the Djibouti peace process.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“We believe that it is vital that the Security Council discuss the appeal of the Assembly of the African Union that the Council impose a no-fly zone and a blockade on Somali ports to halt the entry of mercenaries and weapons, as well as issue sanctions against Eritrea for providing support to insurgents. We believe that the Council has a responsibility to take action, given the worsening situation on the ground in all areas and the challenges the country is facing in increasingly critical conditions. Instability and increased fighting in recent weeks underscore the fragile nature of the situation in the country. The violent deaths of the Minister for National Security and the Chief of Police of Mogadishu are also proof of the disturbing reach that Al-Shabaab and related groups have in terms of the indiscriminate use of violence.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Similarly, we would like to recognize the efforts of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to achieve peace and stability in the country and the commitment showed by the Governments of Uganda and Burundi. We hope that the financial situation, the stable situation on the ground and the support pledged by other African countries through the provision of troops will, together, bring about the complete deployment of AMISOM. and enable the Mission to fully meet the political, security and humanitarian objectives of its mandate. Mexico has noted the agreements and statements made by the African Union as a result of the Sirte summit in recent days, as well as the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development for regional security.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Under-Secretaries-General Lynn Pascoe and Susana Malcorra for their briefings today and Ambassador Elmi Ahmed Duale, the Permanent Representative of Somalia, for his statement. We welcome the presence here among us of the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations. Mexico recognizes the important efforts made by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia in its struggle to stabilize the country. We also welcome the work of Mr. Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, in the difficult circumstances he is facing.”
2009-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6158 (2009) · source