YouSaid · the spoken record

Ibrahim

lines on the record: 887
first: 2002-03-11
most recent: 2021-06-23
sittings or episodes: 129
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“I thank Mr. Bathily for his briefing. The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today's meeting. I thank Council members for their valuable contributions to this statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2015/12. It is so decided. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at10.25 a.m.”
2015-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7461 (2015) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2015/339, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa. I now give the floor to Mr. Bathily.”
2015-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7461 (2015) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.40 a.m.”
2015-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7460 (2015) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Edmond Mulet, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2015/378, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. I now give the floor to Mr. Mulet.”
2015-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7460 (2015) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at10.30 am.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7459 (2015) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of cote d'Ivoire to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. A'ichatou Mindaoudou Souleymane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2015/320, which contains the thirty-sixth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. I now give the floor to Ms. Mindaoudou.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7459 (2015) · source
“In favour: Angola, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2224 (2015). The meeting rose at 10.05 am.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7458 (2015) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2015/4l3, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2015/401, which contains the text of a note by the President of the Security Council. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2015-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7458 (2015) · source
“The parties to the conflict must take a step back from the spiralling violence in Ukraine and recommit themselves to the full implementation of the Minsk agreement. We reiterate our commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine based on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. We appeal to the conflicting parties not to lose the opportunity for peace once again. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”
2015-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7457 (2015) · source
“With the most recent clashes in Marinka, the Minsk agreement is in real danger of unravelling. The civilian population, in particular children, would undoubtedly bear the brunt of an escalation in the situation. It is heart-wrenching that as of 15 May 2015, over 160,000 children have been internally displaced in eastern Ukraine, 68 killed and almost 200 injured. Children continue to live with their families in bomb shelters and to be internally displaced and deprived of basic necessities such as water and health care. We would remind all parties of their obligations under international law and international humanitarian law, particularly with regard to the protection of civilians. We also urge all parties to allow for safe and unrestricted humanitarian access to those in need.”
2015-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7457 (2015) · source
“We regret the fact that it took the Malaysian recovery team almost a year following the downing of the aircraft to be able to enter the crash site due to the ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine. As our team recently managed to collect more remains and belongings of the victims of flight MH-17, we were provided with a grim reminder of the tragic humanitarian costs of the conflict in Ukraine. As we have heard from the briefers, whatever progress made in implementing the Minsk agreement is still far from irreversible. Despite claims by both sides that heavy weapons have been withdrawn, we remain concerned that movements or presence of weapons in violation ofthe Minsk agreement have been observed by the Monitoring Mission. Inspections by the Mission of heavy-weapon holding areas also found some weapons missing or unaccounted for.”
2015-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7457 (2015) · source
“Malaysia welcomes the progress made thus far in the implementation of the Minsk agreement. Until very recently, the ceasefire has generally been respected, despite incidents of low-intensity and sporadic fighting. We note that both sides withdrew heavy weapons in the early months after the signing of the Minsk agreement. We welcome and commend the establishment of four working groups in the context of the Trilateral Contact Group, focusing on political, security, economic and humanitarian issues. On a related note, I would like to highlight that the overall improvement in the security situation between March and April 2015 due to the ceasefire has allowed for the return of an international team, including Malaysian personnel, to complete the recovery mission for Malaysia Airlines flight MH-17.”
2015-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7457 (2015) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Malaysia. Ijoin my colleagues in expressing our appreciation to Mr. Jeffrey Feltman and Mr. Alexander Hug for their comprehensive briefings. Malaysia is greatly alarmed by the recent escalation in fighting in eastern Ukraine. We have heard from the briefers on the gravity of the recent situation, which is the worst since the signing of the Minsk agreement in February 2015. We join other Council members in strongly urging all parties to fully comply with the provisions of the Minsk agreement, as stipulated in resolution 2202 (2015). We also call for the parties to cooperate fully with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission in order to enable them to carry out their mandate as laid out in the Minsk agreement.”
2015-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7457 (2015) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedures, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and Mr. Alexander Hug, Deputy Chief Monitor of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Hug, who is joining today's meeting via video teleconference from Kyiv. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. 1 give the floor to Mr. Feltman.”
2015-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7457 (2015) · source
“We strongly condemn any attempt to spread hatred and instigate inter-religious violence, including by descrating cultural and religious sites. As a multi-racial and multi-religious country, Malaysia believes in the creation of a common space for all and in the values of moderation in countering extremism and ensuring mutual respect, acceptance, compromise and understanding among various ethnic and religious groups. We urge all parties in Kosovo to intensify their efforts towards reconciliation, inclusive democracy and development, as well as respect for human rights and the rule of law, and to create the institutions necessary to nation-building. We remain committed to supporting Kosovo towards that end.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“Malaysia also welcomes the adoption of a law by the Assembly of Kosovo in March to curtail the recruitment of terrorist fighters from Kosovo to conflicts abroad. We have heard from Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zarif today about the political and socioeconomic challenges faced by Kosovars. We concur that there is a need for the new Government to embark on comprehensive political and socioeconomic reforms to improve the living standards of the people. Malaysia is concerned about the eruptions of violence in Pristina during the reporting period, which reflected the fragility of inter-ethnic relations. We urge all parties to refrain from violence and inflammatory rhetoric that could further escalate tensions between ethnic groups.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“Ijoin my colleagues in reaffirming support for UNMIK, which plays a key role in promoting security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo. We also commend the role of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo in further strengthening the rule of law and the judicial institutions in Kosovo. In that regard, we welcome the steps taken by the Kosovo authorities to establish a specialist court to try cases arising from the findings of the EU Special Investigative Task Force. We echo the call of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his report (S/2015/303) for the Kosovo authorities to redouble their efforts towards that aim. We believe that progress in establishing the specialist court to try possible war crimes and crimes against humanity will be crucial to bringing reconciliation and closure to the communities of Kosovo.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“We welcome the new level of cooperation between the Prime Ministers of Serbia and Kosovo, as evidenced by their first meeting, on 9 February in Brussels, since they took office last year. The meeting proved fruitful as both sides reached an agreement on the integration of the judiciary in northern Kosovo into the Kosovo judicial system. This represents another milestone in implementing the 2013 Brussels Agrement to normalize relations between Belgrade and Pristina. We hope to see continuing dialogue and sustained momentum in implementing the rest of the 15-point agreement. We welcome the commitment shown by both sides to that aim, as reflected in their statements today. Malaysia takes note of the overall stable security situation in Kosovo during the reporting period.”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“I thank Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his briefing. We are also grateful to His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Hashim Thaci of Kosovo, for their statements. Malaysia joins other countries in welcoming the positive developments in Kosovo following the formation of a new Government in December 2014. Malaysia is pleased in particular with the resumption of the high-level dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, facilitated by the European Union (EU).”
2015-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7448 (2015) · source
“With regard to resolution 2220 (2015), which the Council has just adopted, Malaysia places high hopes on the Council being able to reach consensus on this important issue. The statement that you made before the voting, Madam President, clearly amplified why this resolution is needed. However, we also recognize that Council members will have to redouble their efforts to further refine an approach that can take the parameters of this technical issue into consideration. Malaysia was pleased to participate in our constructive discussions, and we would like to congratulate Lithuania and you personally, Madam President, for your leadership in our collective endeavour.”
2015-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7447 (2015) · source
“One element that my delegation considers to be a future task for the Council is the linkage between the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and the Security Council. The PBC is well placed to play an effective role in post-conflict disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) and could also work closely with other United Nations entities to ensure that peacebuilding processes effectively complement one another. Going forward, we hope that the Council will consider the merits of interfacing with the PBC, not only on DDR, but also through country-specific initiatives on community security and conflict prevention, which can be more attuned to local concerns regarding small arms and light weapons.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), which Malaysia signed on 26 September 2013 and entered into force in late 2014, also stands as a landmark instrument. As countries begin to implement the ATT, they need to hold fast to the principle of ensuring that they do so in a consistent, objective and non-discriminatory manner. That principle will ensure that all countries will be able to work together to close any gap, remove any loophole and bring interpretations and implementation closer to the ultimate goal of establishing the highest possible common international standards for regulating the international trade in conventional arms. That applies to today's discussion in the context of ensuring that the implementation of national obligations will contribute to reducing the human cost of the illicit transfer of small arms and light weapons.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“However, despite the adoption of those instruments, the marking and tracing of illicit small arms and light weapons continues to be limited and difficult, particularly in conflict or post-conflict environments. We therefore recognize the need for more capacity-building to meet the requirements and capacities of Member States related to the prevention of illicit trading in small arms and light weapons. That includes increased facilitation of technology transfer to developing countries, upon their request, with respect to physical security and stockpile management, as well as marking and tracing capacities. We believe that would significantly boost the implementation of the Programme of Action at the national level.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Malaysia reiterates the Council's call for relevant parties to take measure to stem the illicit flow of small arms and light weapons, including through resolutions 1539 (2004) and 1612 (2005) on children in armed conflict. In addressing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, the international community has established relevant parameters and guidelines. The 2001 United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons are key elements of that framework.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Even in post-conflict situations, we should not underestimate the danger posed to children by small arms and light weapons, as seen in instances where children had been killed or injured by playing with unexploded ordnance. The proliferation of inexpensive and lightweight small arms and light weapons in conflict regions has also contributed to the recruitment of children as combatants, whether forced or otherwise. As we are painfully aware, there are many unscrupulous groups which are willing to prey on this vulnerability and fill a child's empty pair of hands with the instruments of death. It cannot be denied that the illicit transfer of small arms and light weapons serves to prolong conflict and intensify its impact on children.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“The Council is no a stranger to depressing narratives as it discusses distinct regional situations, but we have to recognize that a common thread lies in these discussions, namely the prevalence of small arms and light weapons in these conflict areas. Malaysia is particularly concerned about the impact of illicit small arms and light weapons on children, who, as the Secretary-General has rightly noted in his report (S/2015/289), are disproportionately affected by hostilities. In the event that children in armed conflict do not end up as victims of small arms and light weapons themselves, they can also face abduction, displacement and other forms of psychosocial distress.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Accordingly, we welcome today's open debate of the Council as a reflection on how the illicit transfer of small arms and light weapons in armed conflicts has resulted in an alarming human cost. While the Council has also maintained a focus on non-proliferation, including on weapons of mass destruction, we are of the View that it should also give due consideration to small arms and light weapons as the main cause of death in armed conflicts. In this regard, the Secretary-General's latest report on small arms and light weapons (S/2015/289) further reaffirms the need for concerted action on this matter. The apparent ease with which small arms and light weapons are obtained through illicit means has continued to exacerbate and prolong armed conflicts and post-conflict situations.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Malaysia strongly believes that efforts to address the proliferation of small arms and light weapons must be taken consistent with a holistic perspective on arms control and disarmament, post-conflict peacebuilding, conflict prevention and socioeconomic development. We would further underline the need to address the root causes of the illicit transfer of small arms and light weapons, including inter alia, the supply of SALW to armed groups, whether by Governments or through the black market, excessive accumulation and surplus of SALW in post-conflict situations and the growing demand for small arms and light weapons by armed groups and non-State actors.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“At the outset, I wish to congratulate the Lithuanian presidency on taking the initiative to convene today's important and far-reaching open debate of the Security Council on the human cost of the illicit transfer, destabilizing accumulation and misuse of small arms and light weapons (SALW). My delegation also expresses our appreciation to the President for the interesting concept note on this theme (S/2015/306, annex). I thank the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner for Human Rights for their briefings. I would also like in particular to express my delegation's gratitude to the representative of the West African Action Network on Small Arms, Mr. Karamoko Diakite of Cote d'Ivoire, and convey our appreciation for his valuable advocacy on this crucial matter.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Moving forward, we acknowledge that the ability of the Libyan Government to continue its cooperation, as well as the level and effectiveness of such cooperation, will depend largely on the stability of Libya. Towards that end, Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to assisting and cooperating with all interested parties and stakeholders in effecting improvements to the current situation in Libya through the Security Council. Malaysia takes this opportunity to reaffirm its full support for the ongoing efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in promoting an inclusive political process with all relevant parties in Libya.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source
“Malaysia is particularly alarmed by the total number of displaced persons recorded by the end of December 2014, which was reported to have increased eight-fold compared to before the 2014 crisis. We were equally dismayed to learn of the increasing number of migrants who have perished trying to cross the Mediterranean in the attempt to escape the conflicts in their home countries. Malaysia is of the view that the efforts of the Libyan authorities to demonstrate compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions would go a long way towards building trust and confidence in their commitment to holding to account individuals and parties responsible for grave violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source
“Over the past few months, we have seen brutal executions of civilians, unrestrained attacks on public installations and indiscriminate bombings of heavily populated areas, all of which have led to senseless civilian casualties. At the same time, the Prosecutor's report also pointed out the ongoing abductions, unlawful detention, torture and execution of combatants and civilians alike. The perpetrators of these grave atrocities must be held accountable. The culture of impunity, if allowed to prevail any further, would only mean the loss of further innocent life. Those who are fortunate enough to escape the ill fate have fled and will continue to flee their homes, resulting in mass displacement.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source
“I too should like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for presenting her ninth report on Libya to the Security Council. Since her last briefing to the Council, in November 2014 (see S/PV.7306), the political and security situation in Libya has continued to deteriorate. Malaysia remains deeply concerned at these developments. The current, unstable situation in Libya has proven to be a breeding ground for more crimes to be committed every day by various militias and armed groups in the country, in particular groups that have pledges allegiance to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham/Da'esh.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source
“We reiterate our unwavering commitment to contributing to the country's nation-building, inclusive democracy, reconciliation and economic progress.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“Our investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the areas of real estate, construction, energy, education and capacity-building are aimed at strengthening the socioeconomic foundation of the country towards growth and prosperity. In our effort to bring the ethnic groups together towards economic and social integration, Malaysia has sought to involve the three main ethnicities in the country in our various investment projects. Based on our own multiracial and multireligious experience, we believe that is a win-win formula for all to ensure a united, stable and prosperous future for Bosnia and Herzegovina. In conclusion, Malaysia stands ready to play a constructive role in the Council on the issue of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“We welcome the progress made by Bosnia and Herzegovina towards this aim with the recent conclusion of the Stabilization and Association Agreement with the EU last month. We believe that will provide further impetus for the country to accelerate its reform in the areas of the economy, the rule of law and good governance towards a future of peace, stability and prosperity within the EU, as desired by the people. Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to the independence, sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We have long supported the country in its reconstruction after the war, and will continue to do so.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“That is a dangerous game to be played with the future of the country, especially in View of its traumatic history. We therefore urge all parties to enhance efforts towards national reconciliation with a View to ensuring political stability in the country. We take note that this year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords. We hope that will present a good opportunity for all parties to renew their commitment to the Dayton Agreement. Efforts to undermine or revise the Dayton Peace Accords must cease. We also take note of the priority accorded by the leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to European Union (EU) integration as a cornerstone of its foreign policy.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“The lack of progress in socioeconomic reforms of recent years, as highlighted in previous reports of the High Representative, must not be allowed to fester. Unemployment, particularly among young people, and the increasing flow of brain-drain in the country must be addressed as a matter of urgency. We saw how damaging that can be early last year, when the population took to the streets to engage in massive demonstrations and riots, demanding a better future and quality of life for themselves and their children. Economic development can take place only when there is political stability. In that regard, Malaysia shares the concerns of the High Representative on the self-serving and divisive politics of certain quarters in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his briefing and for his comprehensive report to the Council (S/2015/300, annex). Since this is Malaysia's first Security Council meeting with High Representative Inzko, I wish to express Malaysia's strong support for his work and commitment to carrying out the implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords. Malaysia welcomes the formation of the Government in Bosnia and Herzegovina in March 2015, following the seventh general elections in October last year. The new Government's expressed commitment to prioritizing a reform agenda, especially in the economic sector, is a step in the right direction. We urge the country's leaders and political parties to close ranks and focus on accelerating efforts based on collective responsibility towards reforming the country's economy.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“We remain hopeful that, in future, a more transparent and inclusive consultation process that takes into account the Views of all Council members could be undertaken. That would certainly contribute immensely to our collective efforts to find a mutually acceptable solution to the question of Western Sahara.”
2015-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7435 (2015) · source
“My delegation takes the floor to explain its vote or resolution 2218 (2015), which the Security Council has just adopted. We would like to underscore Malaysia's full support for the efforts of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), as well as those ofthe Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, towards finding a solution to the question of Western Sahara. We also support the Secretary- General's recommendation to extend the mandate of MINURSO until 30 April 2016. In that regard, we call for the parties to the dispute to continue negotiations under the auspices of the Secretary-General, in a constructive manner, with a view to achieving a mutually acceptable political solution to all, as well as ensuring an improvement in the well-being of the people of Western Sahara.”
2015-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7435 (2015) · source
“The Syrian Arab Republic continues to believe in the peaceful settlement of the conflict on the basis of a comprehensive national dialogue, an end to the terrorist campaign against Syria and the restoration ofpeace and security in my country, which is a land of tolerance and brotherly love.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Their rights have been violated, and those who support terrorist groups like Al-Nusra - a group affiliated with Al-Qaida that commits the most heinous crimes against civilians, including women - answer to the Qatari regime, which continues to arm and finance terrorists and provide them with a propaganda smokescreen to cover up their crimes against women and girls. They appear daily on satellite television channels, issuing fundamentalist and destructive fatwas blessing the commission of horrible crimes that violate human rights and international humanitarian law.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“As for the statement made by the representative of Turkey, I would say that before he calls on the Syrian Arab Republic to grant access to the United Nations - whose agencies are active in Syria to this day - his regime should allow the United Nations and other international organizations to enter and visit the many training camps on Turkish territory where hundreds of terrorists reside and train in order to eventually go to Syria and commit their murderous crimes. I would also like to address the crimes that have been perpetrated against Syrian women and girls displaced to neighbouring countries.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Palmach, Haganah, Irgun - these were all Jewish terrorist organizations active before 1948, and they formed the nucleus for the so-called Israeli Defense Forces. Those were terrorist gangs that committed collective massacres, displaced Arabs - Muslims and Christians alike - desecrated Muslim and Christian holy places and committed hundreds ofmassacres, such as in Deir Yassin, Balad Al-Shaykh, Al-Dawayima, Al-Tantura, Sa'Sa', Arab Al-Mawasi, Saf Saf, Haifa, Jaffa, Al-Husayniyya and scores more. All those violations continue to this day at the hands ofthe Israeli army and its settlers.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“It is truly shameful for the apartheid Israeli regime to speak of women's rights and combating Violence against women while its soldiers and settlers continue their daily aggression against Palestinian women, men and children, in addition to the violence practiced in its detention centres and prisons, tantamount to the worst forms of human rights violations. Before 1948, Israeli gangs were guilty of several massacres; they later formed the so-called Israeli Defense Forces, which has perpetuated the approach of those terrorist gangs, committing murder, destruction, rape, displacement and other crimes that are an affront to humankind. None of those crimes have been curbed; they continue to this day.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“I would also like to address some of the statements that have been made in this meeting, particularly the total and deliberate omission of any mention of the crimes committed by those terrorist groups - some of which are affiliated with Al-Qaida - to the extent that some Member States look as if they are supporting and protecting this kind of terrorism and justifying the acts committed by the terrorists, such as cannibalism in the wake of their slaughter of their victims. In a meeting such as this, we believe that it would be proper to say that such an attitude cannot put an end to such horrible practices and appalling forms of Violence against women.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“My country has sent several official letters to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bangura detailing documented information on the responsibility of armed terrorist groups for acts of rape, sexual violence and murder against women in Syria. Armed groups continue to kidnap women and girls and use them as spoils of war and sex slaves for the pleasure of terrorists, while the sponsors of such groups, thugs of war and sexual perverts, some of whom reside in Gulf sheikhdoms, continue to issue edicts blessing such crimes under the so-called sexual or fornication jihad. All this deviant moral and social behaviour has been met with an unjustified and objectionable silence on the part of many of the specialized United Nations agencies. That continued suspicious silence is no longer acceptable.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Mr. Ibrahim (Syrian Arab Republic) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Ms. Zainab Bangura, Ms. Angelina Jolie and Ms. Jane Adong Anywar. I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for holding this open debate on sexual violence against women, an issue of great interest to Member States in general, and one that has recently acquired a special dimension in view of the levels of violence being perpetrated against women in my country, particularly since the documented number of cases of rape committed by armed terrorist groups is about 37,000 in Damascus and its environs alone, according to the estimates of Syria's national reconciliation committee, and the number of women who have been kidnapped has reached about 1,000 to date.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We all know that there are no better people to defend their country than the country's own people. We request, therefore, that the Council provide us with the means and support us in forming our police and army to be in a situation to effectively confront the extremism, both terrorism and piracy, in our own country.”
2010-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6407 (2010) · source