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“The adoption of resolution 1918 (2010) and the presidential statement adopted on the occasion of this debate constitute a firm response by the Security Council with a view to arriving at effective responses to different aspects of the problem in Somalia and in other States of the region in order to combat piracy. In this context, we acknowledge the important work of the international operations to combat piracy in the region undertaken by the European Union, NATO and other States, which reveal the staunch determination of the international community to tackle this issue. In addition, we acknowledge the political commitment of the States of the region and the progress that has been made, as shown by the cases of Kenya and Seychelles. The Secretary-General's report (S/2010/394) is comprehensive, balanced and thorough.”
2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting. We welcome the new representative of Japan, Ambassador Nishida. We would like to thank the Secretary-General and Ms. Patricia O'Brien for being here with us this morning and for the information they have shared with us. We also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Somalia, Ambassador Elmi Ahmed Duale. We also support the presidential statement that has been agreed by the members of the Council(S/PRST/2010/16), which reflects the points of agreement on the subject, including my delegation's perspective.”
2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source
“Hence, it is also important to bolster activities on the ground with parallel efforts to strengthen preventive diplomacy, early warning, conflict solution and mediation efforts, focusing always on national priorities and national actors, thus contributing to a country's development in order to guarantee lasting peace and the well-being of its people. Paying attention to these aspects must be one of our priorities if we wish to stabilize conflicts and guarantee international security.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“In the Middle East, the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization plays an important role, and it could be even more significant in the future given the nature of the conflict in the region. The Security Council must closely follow the situations faced by a peacekeeping operation so that timely changes may be made to the mandate, such as on logistical and operational capacities, seeking always to respond to events on the ground and, thus, to provide tools and clear objectives for the work of mission personnel. A peacekeeping operation is part of the political solution to a conflict, but it does not replace such a solution.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“Notwithstanding that and aware of the resources available to UNMIS, we must not forget that all efforts must include the protection of civilians and the facilitation of the provision of humanitarian assistance, since these are both complementary to the success of the voting and the peace process. The escalation of tensions following the holding of elections represents a new challenge to the Southern Sudan Administration and UNMIS as they head towards the holding of a referendum. The role of UNMIS military personnel will be key in coming months, and that is why we reaffirm our full support for the preparatory work now under way, in particular the contingency and strategy plans outlined by Special Representative Menkerios based on the priority objectives.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“We consider strengthening the police contingent of the Mission, following the adoption of resolution 1927 (2010), to be an important step so that it can continue supporting the Haitian authorities in strengthening their own police force and providing them with the necessary assistance, within the Mission mandate, to ensure the maintenance of stability, as well as continuing to provide assistance in strengthening national institutions, electoral processes, reconstruction, stability and social development. In the case of the Sudan, as has been noted, it is clear that the international community's attention must be focused on preparations for the referendum. Logistical and security support, which the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) can provide, is essential for ensuring complete and peaceful participation.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“Here, we underscore our rejection of any attack against United Nations personnel and we reiterate the importance of full respect for resolution 1502 (2003), on the protection of United Nations personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian personnel in conflict zones. On the situation in Haiti in particular, we reaffirm our support for the work of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), which has without question been essential for the survival of institutions and the people of the country in tragic circumstances. This case has put the Organization and its response capacity on the ground to the test.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“The cases of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) have provided us with lessons, but also important questions for the future. We also need to guarantee firm political support by the United Nations, its representatives and the Security Council for operations on the ground. The legitimacy of the Organization is the main asset of a peacekeeping operation. And often the actors on the ground try to disregard this and involve the Organization in the dynamics of the conflict as if it were another participant in that conflict, often hampering its freedom of movement, politicizing its actions or placing it in risky situations, sometimes with fatal consequences.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“My delegation is aware of the difficulties faced by peacekeeping operations in complying fully with their mandates, which include such diverse tasks as supporting political dialogue between the parties, strengthening human rights and the rule of law, security sector reform and protection of civilians, in addition to facing natural emergencies, organized crime and, in some cases, attacks against their personnel. The briefings we heard today indicate the challenges in such diverse situations. In that sense, it is essential to ensure a country's cooperation with the peacekeeping operation throughout its stay, since a successful transition to a peacebuilding phase depends upon it.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“There is consensus on the need to establish time- bound objectives at all stages, including transition and exit strategies; a comprehensive approach to peacekeeping missions with priorities for peacebuilding established at an early stage; and an efficient planning and coordination mechanism which includes the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and those entrusted with coordinating and leading the military, civilian, financial and humanitarian components of a mission. The conceptual correlations are clear, and at times we end up repeating the obvious. However, the difficulties faced on the ground and the resulting need to adapt mandates which can be multidimensional and extremely complex require that the Security Council and the Organization as a whole adopt pragmatic actions and strategies that have impact in the short term.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“Among these, we underscore the following: the preparation of clear, credible and achievable mandates with sufficient material, military, police and civilian resources to carry out their functions; the unequivocal commitment of the parties involved to achieve a peaceful solution to the conflict; the existence of a comprehensive peace agreement that addresses the structural causes of the conflict; and the understanding by the parties and the general population of the benefits of achieving the mission's objectives, which they must assume as their own.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“We welcome the convening of today's meeting in the hope that such meetings will become a regular practice in the activities of the Security Council, taking advantage of the annual meeting of commanders of peacekeeping operations and fostering greater coherence between what takes place on the ground and what takes place within the Security Council. Clearly, my delegation is most grateful to all the personnel of peacekeeping operations for their invaluable work on behalf of the international community to protect international peace and security. As a result of lessons learned in recent years, it has been acknowledged that peacekeeping operations must take account of certain fundamental elements if they are to meet their primary objective of achieving sustainable peace.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this meeting. We thank Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, and the commanders of the peacekeeping operations in Haiti, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Sudan and of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization for their briefings. We also welcome the presence of the Military Adviser of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. The participation of the commanders of all these operations is, to a great extent, a reflection of the way in which the mandates of peacekeeping operations have developed over the history of the Organization.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“Nevertheless, we believe it important to point out that the advisory opinion limits itself strictly to the formal aspects of the declaration of independence as an act of promulgation, without taking up underlying issues. As we have noted today and reiterated on previous occasions, resolution 1244 (1999) is the international legal framework for resolving the situation in Kosovo. We believe it critically important for the parties involved to opt for peaceful means and dialogue to reach a political settlement on Kosovo's definitive status and achieve a mutually acceptable solution that promotes respect for the rights of all communities and the maintenance of peace and security in the Balkans.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“We also commend UNMIK's efforts to promote the reconstruction of Serb cultural and religious heritage sites, including the supplementary memorandum signed by UNESCO. These measures are positive steps towards restoring confidence between the communities. In conclusion, I refer to the recent advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice regarding the accordance with international law of the unilateral declaration of independence in respect of Kosovo. Like other delegations, we have learned with interest of the results of the Court's work. Mexico is now analysing the implications of the advisory opinion with the attention that such an important issue deserves.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“Regarding the rule of law and human rights, we commend the cooperation between UNMIK and EULEX aimed at strengthening the justice institutions of Kosovo in order to ensure that the civilian population, including the minority communities, have full access to justice and that the victims receive appropriate attention. We also recognize the importance of promoting the rule of law to combat impunity, ensure accountability, encourage the reconciliation process between the communities, and make amends for the human rights violations committed in the past. My delegation recognizes the essential role played by UNMIK, alongside EULEX and the local authorities, in protecting the cultural and religious heritage of Kosovo.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“It is also crucial to redouble efforts to provide the basic health, housing, educational, protection and employment services that will contribute to development, security and the integration of populations upon their return to their places of origin. The issue of missing persons is one of the major challenges to the process of reconciliation between the communities of Kosovo. The numbers are alarming. For instance, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) estimates that around 1,800 individuals are still missing. We therefore appeal to the parties to seek to clarify the whereabouts of the missing, with the support of UNMIK, EULEX and the ICRC.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“Measures to promote reconciliation, tolerance and respect for human rights are also crucial to efforts to reverse the trends towards discrimination against and harassment of displaced persons and refugees upon their return. In this regard, we encourage UNMIK to strengthen its coordination with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, local institutions and other humanitarian organizations working on the ground. In this context, we would like to reiterate that, pursuant to resolution 1244 (1999), particularly in terms of international humanitarian law, international human rights law and the rights of refugees, all parties must establish an environment conducive to the safe, voluntary and non-discriminatory return of all those who wish to do so.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“As mentioned during the debate of 6 July (see S/PV.6353), such incidents of violence are to be condemned, and it is important therefore to appeal once again to the parties to combat impunity and take measures to bring the perpetrators of such acts to justice. My delegation believes it essential that, in designing and implementing programmes for the integration of minorities, the parties give priority to protecting human rights and maintain open and cooperative dialogue with UNMIK. On the subject of displaced persons, we remain concerned by the low number of voluntary returns - 523 - which is lower than the number of forced returns - 756.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“In this regard, we commend the work of UNMIK and emphasize the importance of its continued support to minority communities in Kosovo and contribution to reconciliation, dialogue and regional cooperation. We welcome efforts to develop a strategic integrated framework for the United Nations system for Kosovo in order to identify priorities and contribute to maximizing the impact of the work of the Organization in the region, in particular in terms of development and economic recovery. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/401) notes that the general security situation remains calm, but that incidents of an inter-ethnic nature that have occurred in northern Kosovo, although isolated in nature, do not generate an atmosphere of stability. On the contrary, they encourage violence and inter- community hatred.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“Mexico has closely followed the process of adapting the mandate of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to the situation on the ground, and we welcome the fact that coordination with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) has been strengthened, in keeping with resolution 1244 (1999). That resolution provides the international legal framework for achieving a settlement of the situation in Kosovo and contributing to stability in the Balkans. The Mexican delegation reiterates that the presence of UNMIK is of crucial importance in supporting essential efforts to improve the situation in terms of security, the promotion of stability, respect for human rights, dialogue and reconciliation, and support for humanitarian and development assistance.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of August, and by thanking Ambassador Joy ngu and the Nigerian delegation for their work over the past month. I thank Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for his briefing and Mr. Jeremic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, for his statement. We also thank Mr. Skender Hyseni for his statement and his presence here today.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“We appeal to both Israel and Lebanon, and to all other actors involved, to comply with the provisions of the relevant Security Council resolutions and to avoid all hostile rhetoric that could lead to an escalation of violence. It is essential to strengthen Lebanon's sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence. Finally, we consider that Israel and Syria must resume a process of rapprochement as soon as possible, through modalities acceptable to both parties, in order to find a solution on the occupied Golan that will preserve the sovereignty and protect the interests of both States.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Thus, we are concerned at continued violations of the provisions of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006), in particular daily raids by the Israel Defense Forces in Lebanon's territorial space and the discovery of weapons and explosives in the area of operation of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). We are concerned also by recent acts of violence - presumably organized - against UNIFIL personnel. We must guarantee their safety and freedom of movement in their area of operation and must ensure coordination at the highest level between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Government and UNIFIL in order to avoid incidents like those that took place on 3 July.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“We are convinced that improvement in the living conditions of the Palestinian people and effective security controls in the West Bank are essential for the achievement of lasting peace in the Middle East. We therefore support Prime Minister Fayyad's plan to lay the economic and institutional foundations of a future Palestinian State; we call upon the Quartet and the international community to continue their active support for those efforts. Peace in the Middle East requires progress on the various tracks of the conflict in the region.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“We reaffirm that all such practices, including the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and in East Jerusalem by so-called natural growth, are a further serious obstacle to the peace process. We urge Israel to cease such practices. We commend the Palestinian Authority's efforts to meet its commitments with respect to security and economic development in the West Bank. We have taken note of the positive economic and human impact of Israel's initiative to partially lift restrictions imposed on the movement of people and goods in the West Bank. We hope that these steps will be permanent and will lead to the complete and irreversible dismantling of all checkpoints, which is indispensable for the establishment of a viable and independent Palestinian State.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“We therefore encourage both parties to make every possible effort aimed at an agreed resumption of direct negotiations. Thus, it is essential for both Israel and the Palestinian Authority to comply with the principles set out in the Road Map, which are the basis for resolving all pending issues in this conflict. Similarly, both parties must avoid actions that run counter to international law and international humanitarian law, as well as any provocative statement or act of violence that could exacerbate tension. In that regard, the demolitions in East Jerusalem and the building of new settlements are to be condemned. Such practices in an occupied territory run counter to international law and violate the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Frank and direct dialogue is the only way to achieve a comprehensive, lasting resolution of the Middle East conflict that recognizes Israel's right to exist and makes possible the establishment of a politically and economically viable Palestinian State, living in peace with Israel within secure and internationally recognized borders, in accordance with Security Council resolutions, the Road Map, the Madrid principles and the Arab Peace Initiative. We therefore support the holding of so-called proximity talks, so long as they lead to the resumption of direct negotiations within a reasonable time. We must understand that the window of opportunity that opened when the proximity talks began could close if significant progress is not made.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“As we have been saying since January 2009, and taking account of Israel's legitimate security concerns, we believe that this security can be achieved only if it is accompanied by the establishment of an international monitoring mechanism to guarantee a lasting ceasefire, the complete opening of border crossings and control of illicit trafficking in arms to Gaza, in accordance with Security Council resolution 1860 (2009). We also underscore the importance of carrying out the intra-Palestinian reconciliation process, which is taking place with the support of Egypt. This is essential for the building of a future Palestinian State.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“At the same time, it is essential also to prevent all acts of provocation that could give rise to another incident like the one that occurred on 31 May. In that regard, any delivery of humanitarian assistance must be arranged through established channels. We believe that the Gaza blockade is unsustainable and counterproductive, and that it has severe humanitarian consequences for the civilian population of the Strip; at the same time, we welcome Egypt's decision to partially lift the blockade and Israel's decision to permit access to Gaza for more goods, limiting only material that could affect its security. We recognize the important work in that regard of the Quartet and its Representative and that of representatives of the United Nations system. While this progress is positive, the lifting of the blockade must be complete.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we note the results of the internal inquiry commission established by Israel, which were made known on 12 July. We continue to await the results of the independent public committee for more in-depth conclusions. That not withstanding, such internal commissions cannot replace the establishment of an international commission as outlined in the Council's presidential statement; rather, they must complement it. Only thus can we create the cooperation and trust that are needed to ensure that a credible outcome of the investigations that is acceptable to the parties concerned. Hence, we encourage the Secretary-General to continue his efforts to establish a body that would meet those criteria.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“That has been particularly evident following the attack on the freedom flotilla that took place in international waters on 31 May, with tragic and disturbing consequences, not only because of the clearly reprehensible facts, but also because it has yet again highlighted the fragility of the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The presidential statement adopted by the Security Council on 1 June (S/PRST/2010/9), which called for a prompt, impartial, credible and transparent investigation of those events in accordance with international standards, remains valid. Mexico believes that the parties involved have not only the right to establish their own commissions of inquiry, but also the obligation to do so in matters that concern them.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Israel and the Permanent Observer of Palestine for their statements. The events that have taken place in recent weeks confirm once again that the international community, and the Security Council in particular, must continue to monitor the situation in the Middle East and encourage intensified negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, based on previous agreements and obligations and ongoing diplomatic efforts.”
2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source
“We are convinced that no lasting peace or true national reconciliation cannot be achieved unless those responsible for the most serious crimes are brought to justice, irrespective of their status, position or rank.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Here, we encourage the Council to work with the Peacebuilding Commission in strengthening conflict prevention and peacebuilding strategies and to improve coherence and integration between peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding on the one hand and development on the other in order to ensure timely responses and to avoid the recurrence of conflict. Finally, and just as important, my delegation views peace and justice as inseparable components of any effort to resolve any armed conflict. Therefore, giving precedence to one over the other only hampers action by the institutions that have been established to guarantee those objectives. We also consider that combating impunity is often indispensable to avoid tension and the resurgence of violence of violence and confrontation.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“My delegation has reaffirmed that the Security Council has the twofold challenge of urging States to settle their disputes by peaceful means, and of providing all necessary support to strengthening and facilitating ongoing mediation exercises, including the preventive diplomacy efforts of the Secretary-General in his role as a mediator and by offering his good offices to parties to conflict, as well as through his special representatives and special envoys. It is also important to make use of the advisory functions of the International Court of Justice in the settlement of disputes. Prevention also plays an important role in the post-conflict phase.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“On that basis, during its presidency of the Council in April 2009 and in June of this year, Mexico convened two thematic debates on mediation and peaceful settlement of disputes, and on the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security. Here, our aim was to seek to strengthen the Council's capacity to play a key role in promoting a major purpose of the Organization - the peaceful settlement of disputes - in keeping with the principles of justice and international law.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“An illustration of the preventive work that we need in the Organization is the work that is being done by the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide in his efforts to reach the international community and generate early warning mechanisms to prevent the irreversible deterioration of especially delicate situations internationally and especially on the African continent. We recognize that a fundamental element in prevention is the promotion of observance of and respect for international law and the benefits and opportunities offered by Chapter VI of the Charter.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Strengthening this strategic relationship between the United Nations and the organizations that have been mentioned in Africa in the framework of the United Nations should be fuelled by greater technical cooperation in the sphere of conflict prevention and management, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, security sector reform, promotion and protection of human rights, strengthening of the rule of law and building the mechanisms necessary for early warning by linking national, regional and international networks to encourage the exchange of timely and objective information about potential crises and to anticipate situations before and during emergencies.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“We support the establishment of strategic partnerships between the Security Council and subregional and regional organizations and the fostering of local capacities for conflict prevention and resolution.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“In my delegation's view, it is important to improve the focus and effectiveness of the Organization and the Security Council in the prevention of conflicts, first, by promoting more effective partnerships among the various actors, particularly regional and subregional organizations, non-governmental organizations and financial institutions; secondly, by improving information and early warning and preventive diplomacy mechanisms, particularly by promoting the application of the tools for the peaceful settlement of disputes set out in Chapter VI of the Charter, including regional and international mediation; and thirdly, by promoting measures aimed at tackling the structural causes of conflict, measures which include promotion of development, disarmament and strengthening the rule of law.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“In this regard, we reaffirm the vital importance of implementing resolution 1625 (2005), one of the greatest advances in including the prevention of conflicts in the work of the Security Council, particularly in the context of crises and conflict situations in Africa.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“To try to prevent the devastating consequences of armed conflict, especially for the civilian population, is a humanitarian, political and economic imperative. Traditionally, and perhaps unfortunately, the Organization has adopted a mainly reactive role in crisis situations after they have broken out. We consider it of the highest priority to advance strategies that would help to strengthen capacities and improve the effectiveness of the United Nations in preventing conflicts through dialogue, consultation and peaceful settlement of disputes, in order to facilitate timely answers to emerging disputes and crises.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We are thankful to you, Mr. Minister, and to your delegation for taking the initiative of holding a thematic debate on a subject that is of great importance on the international peace and security agenda. We are likewise grateful for the statements by Deputy Secretary-General Migiro and Ms. Cliffe, Special representative and Director for the World Development Report on Conflict, Security and Development of the World Bank. The high human cost and material losses caused by internal and international armed conflict oblige us to strengthen the link between peace, security and development, particularly as regards prevention. The international community should make use of all means at its disposal to prevent or limit the ravages of violence.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source
“On the contrary, let us make progress in consolidating a culture of respect for the principles and standards of international humanitarian law in order to eradicate impunity and repair the damage done to civilians in armed conflict.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“Nevertheless, it is important that States reaffirm their strong opposition to impunity and their responsibility to meet their obligations in order to put an end to it. Our consideration of this issue today should contribute to overcoming political interests that hinder the full implementation of the obligations flowing from international law. It should also make it possible for us to respond quickly and decisively to any humanitarian crisis and to ensure accountability in the face of flagrant impunity. Let us not fall into an endless theoretical debate while reality on the ground overwhelms the Organization's capacity to act.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“Strict compliance with international law should allow us to end the suffering of civilian populations affected by armed conflict and to provide guarantees that will make it possible to repair the damage done to victims, help them to rebuild their lives and restore their dignity as human beings. We must also bear in mind that Violations of international humanitarian law are war crimes and that Member States have the primary obligation for investigating and prosecuting those allegedly responsible for committing such acts. In that regard, as highlighted last week during the debate on the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law, the fight against impunity has been strengthened through the work of the International Criminal Court, the special and mixed tribunals and the specialized chambers of national tribunals.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we support the decision of the Secretary-General to undertake an impartial and independent investigation into the violations committed against the civilian population at the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka, including the appointment of a panel of inquiry. We call upon the authorities of the Government of Sri Lanka to cooperate and facilitate the work of the panel, which has as its sole objective the promotion of justice and national reconciliation in that country. The Geneva Conventions of 1949, their Additional Protocols and other instruments of international humanitarian law and customary international law provide a solid foundation of principles and standards for protecting the life and dignity of all of those who are not participating in hostilities or who have ceased to do so.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“In a broader sense, meeting the international obligations set forth in the Palermo Protocol and the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects is essential. My delegation reiterates the importance of having a balanced strategy that allows us to make progress in defending and protecting civilians in armed conflict. That should also include compliance with international humanitarian law and accountability in order to put an end to impunity as essential components in armed conflicts.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source
“In Chad, where half a million people require humanitarian assistance, preventing a restriction of the area in which humanitarian work is being carried out is a major challenge. Afghanistan, Gaza and Iraq are also at the centre of our concerns in that regard. To these examples we must also add the fact that parties to current conflicts are making excessive use of force and using weapons prohibited by international law, causing indiscriminate harm to civilian populations and damaging goods that are essential for their survival, which are protected by international humanitarian law. It is therefore essential that progress be made in the effective implementation of Security Council sanctions regimes, in particular arms embargoes.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354 (2010) · source