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Issoze-Ngondet

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first: 2010-01-13
most recent: 2015-10-13
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“Gabon has always been a haven for refugees and displaced persons from countries of the subregion that are experiencing conflict situations. It is unfortunate that these refugees and displaced persons consist mostly of women and children, some of whom are victims of violence and abuse. Gabon has always worked to provide appropriate support to these women victims by setting up specialized health-care infrastructure for displaced or refugee women, including those living with HIV/ AIDS. Similarly, the integration and empowerment programmes initiated by the Government of Gabon have facilitated the availability of arable land. Close follow-up of the efforts to implement resolution 1325 (2000) is useful. Gabon reiterates its willingness to maintain that momentum.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“The number of female staff deployed in peacekeeping contingents must be increased so as to ensure a holistic approach to situations on the ground. Indeed, the presence of more women in these operations could help to ease tensions, create a trustworthy environment and expand the missions' mandates in the field. We commend the efforts of the Secretary-General to promote women to senior positions within the United Nations system in general and in peacekeeping operations in particular. The appointment of women to head the United Nations Mission in South Sudan since its establishment in 2011 is a perfect illustration thereof. My country encourages him to continue working to that end. I reaffirm my country's commitment to advancing the issue of women and peace and security.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“Gabon welcomes the inclusion of resolution 1325 (2000) among the Sustainable Development Goals of the post-2015 development agenda, particularly Goal 5 regarding gender equality. The full participation of women in peace negotiations is all the more important in that it ensures the inclusion of their concerns in peace agreements. Similarly, their involvement in preventing violence, peacekeeping and peacebuilding is necessary for the resolution of conflicts. With respect to the reform of peacekeeping operations currently under way, more women must be involved in the theatres of operations, in mediation and preventive diplomacy efforts, and in the counseling necessary for the rehabilitation and reintegration of victims of violence in society.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“Indeed, as rightly underscored in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/716), we are witnessing an unprecedented increase in the number of displaced women, crimes of sexual violence and other forms of exploitation. That is compounded by the risk associated with new threats such as climate change, natural disasters, terrorism and new warfare technologies. With regard in particular to sexual violence against women and girls in armed conflict, it should be noted that these victims may be traumatized when they lack access to medical care or psychosocial support. Resolution 1983 (2011), which was adopted by the Security Council in June 2011 at the initiative of Gabon, underscores that sexual violence against women and girls in armed conflict can in some cases constitute a risk factor in the infection and spread of HIV.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“Resolution 1325 (2000) also helped us to recognize the vital role that women must play in the different stages of the peace process, namely: conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Today's debate is an opportunity to take an objective look at the progress made in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in the light of the commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, held in Beijing. Despite our efforts to combat sexual violence against women and girls in armed conflict, it must be acknowledged that the atrocities inflicted against women and girls never have been as appalling as they are today.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, and expressing, on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Ali Bongo Ondimba, President and Head of State of the Gabonese Republic, our deep gratitude for having been invited to take part in today's debate on the crucial topic of women and peace and security. I also commend the presence here of a number of high-level dignitaries, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN-Women. The adoption by the Council on 31 October 2000 of resolution 1325 (2000) was a historical turning point in the efforts of the international community to ensure greater protection of women and girls in situations of armed conflict.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“Resolution 1960 (2010), adopted earlier today by the Security Council and which was co-sponsored by my country, takes into account the chief concerns that I have just mentioned and represents accordingly an important step for targeted, strengthened action on the part of the international community with respect to that matter.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“It is equally vital in that exercise that a privileged place be given to women themselves. As we have seen from experience, their perceptions and commitment are undeniable and unparalleled. Not to take that fact into account would mean to deprive ourselves of an advantage in the fight against the discrimination and violence of which women and girls are the chief victims. That is particularly true in the context of the truth and reconciliation processes, which are a proven means to help battered societies and peoples recover from the agony of war and violence.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“However, as we noted during the last debate on the protection of civilians (S/PV.6427), combating impunity is chiefly the responsibility of States. That is why my delegation highlights the need to help countries emerging from conflict to develop reliable judicial structures. The fight against sexual violence in armed conflicts requires prevention first and foremost. From that angle, the Member States, the United Nations, donors and civil society must resolutely take that approach. Raising awareness regarding the serious danger that sexual violence can create in society should guide their actions. Early warning mechanisms that can detect indicator signs in due time are also essential pillars for actions aimed at eradicating sexual violence in armed conflicts.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“With regard to strengthening provisions to combat impunity, my delegation believes that it is essential to make that concern part of the system for comprehensive protection against sexual violence in armed conflict. In that regard, we should welcome the progress made in international criminal law in this area. The International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda were the first to announce indictments for the use of rape as a weapon of war. Likewise the Tribunal for Sierra Leone has for the first time issued a guilty verdict for sexual slavery. In the same vein, we are convinced that the Secretary-General' proposal to annex to his reports on this issue a list of the names of those who carry out sexual violence should serve as a effective instrument for deterrence.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we support the Secretary-General's recommendation underscoring the need for better analysis of information and reporting of sexual violence committed during armed conflict, with a view to better coordination in the field. We should also improve our rapid-deployment capacity in affected regions, as recommended in paragraph 26 of resolution 1888 (2009). However, our efforts will not produce the desired results without more sustained dialogue with all parties to a conflict. Among other things, such a dialogue come about by providing psychological support for victims and carrying out awareness-raising efforts among those involved. It is our belief that women themselves could play such roles.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“With regard to improving protection for vulnerable populations, Gabon would like to underscore the importance of ensuring better protection for women and girls in the field. In that regard, we would like to highlight the enormous efforts made by peacekeeping missions, which too often operate in difficult situations and in places that severely challenge their efforts to ensure effective protection for those at risk. However, the incidents of widespread systematic rape in the Walikale region in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo illustrate both the limits of our ability and the scope of the challenge to overcome. This is a huge and complicated undertaking that demands that we bolster our monitoring and communications capabilities in order to provide better information about reality on the ground.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“Sexual violence against women and girls is simultaneously a war crime, a crime against humanity and a grave threat to peace and security. In spite of the enormous efforts made by the international community on the ground to bring it to an end - in implementation of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009) - too many women and girls continue to be victims of rape, sexual slavery and every other sort of sexual violence. Basing myself on the report of the Secretary-General, I should like to refer to three aspects, namely, improving protection for vulnerable populations on the ground, especially women and girls; strengthening legal provisions to better combat impunity; and strengthening the means for preventing outbreaks of sexual violence during conflicts.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the holding of this meeting under your presidency Madam, devoted to sexual violence in armed conflict. We also welcome the participation in this debate of His Excellency Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, whom we thank for his introduction of his report (S/2010/604) on the follow-up to the implementation of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009). We reiterate to him Gabon's full support in the fight he has carried out since 2008 as part of the UNiTE to End Violence against Women Campaign, along with the participation of all the partners involved in this cause. We also thank Ms. Margot Wallstrom, Mr. Alain Le Roy and Lieutenant General Babacar Gaye for their respective briefings. I would like here to reiterate to Ms. Wallstrom Gabon's strong support in her work.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“I could not conclude without praising the important role played by the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) in the security, political and humanitarian sectors. By ensuring the protection and freedom of movement of populations, the Mission has been able to create an environment favourable to the peace process. We encourage the parties to cooperate fully with UNMIS. We cannot remain indifferent to the situation in Darfur, where the peace process has been further delayed and remains without results. Gabon supports the joint efforts of the United Nations and African Union to restore peace in the region. We welcome the commitment of the Government of the Sudan to take an active role in those efforts. We also encourage the rebel movement to participate in the peace process.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“In that context, we encourage the parties to reach an agreement on those issues as soon as possible in order to ensure continued cooperation between the North and South, whatever the outcome of the referendum. The negotiations on the Abyei referendum are at a standstill. There are too many areas of disagreement and time is running out. Gabon still believes that those talks must be intensified. The initiative of President Mbeki to regularly bring together the leaders from Khartoum and Juba to discuss the issues should be welcomed. My delegation strongly supports that strategy. We are convinced that a definitive agreement on Abyei could serve as a catalyst for overcoming the other lingering challenges. The Council must continue encouraging the parties in their efforts aimed at overcoming those challenges.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“My delegation urges the parties to fulfil their financial obligations in that area, so as to enable the Commission to fulfil its mission. With regard to post-referendum arrangements, the problem posed by the serious delays in the negotiations - especially with regard to the complete demarcation of the North-South border, the freedom of movement of the population, and the issues of citizenship and wealth-sharing - show the scale of the task still ahead of us, if we want to achieve lasting peace in the Sudan. Gabon is pleased to see that the efforts of President Mbeki have led to the establishment of a framework that can guide discussions on those important issues. However modest that progress may be, it should be supported.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“That marked a decisive turning point in the preparations for the 9 January 2011 referendum. It is also proof of the will of both parties to pursue the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Gabon welcomes those steps and encourages the parties to continue working in that direction. That positive momentum, which has been reinforced by the preparations, leads us to believe that there will be a credible, transparent and free referendum and that its results will be accepted by all. We know that we will be able to count on the leadership of President Mkapa, and we reiterate our support for him. However, we are concerned by the difficulties the Referendum Commission is encountering in securing its budget.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): My delegation would like to thank you, Madam President, for having organized this meeting just a few weeks before the referendum to be held in Southern Sudan on 9 January 2011. We also thank President Mkapa and Mr. Alain Le Roy for their briefings, which usefully addressed the three main concerns relating to the question of Southern Sudan: the referendum process, the developments in the negotiations on post- referendum arrangements, and the ongoing discussions among the parties on the status of Abyei. We welcome the presence of Minister Mutrif Siddiq of the Sudan and of the Secretary-General of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), Mr. Pagan Amum. The voter registration process, which was carried out in peaceful and harmonious conditions, was completed on 8 December.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“To that end, my delegation welcomes the special provisions that the Rwanda Tribunal plans to implement in order to respond effectively to the requests for mutual legal assistance made by 11 States of the Great Lakes region in the context of the proceedings against Rwandan fugitives. The International Tribunals undeniably contribute to the development of international criminal law and the fight against impunity. They therefore constitute an institutional and legal legacy that must be preserved. My country supports the efforts of the Tribunals and all actors involved to meet that noble objective. The outreach work concerning the Tribunals' scope of work, involving Governments, international organizations, national courts, non-governmental organizations and universities, shares the same objective and deserves our fullest support.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“We therefore encourage the States of Europe, the Great Lakes region and southern Africa and neighbouring countries to enhance their cooperation with the Tribunals so that they may implement their completion strategies. In that regard, the exemplary cooperation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is to be commended. As we stressed at the last debate on this item (see S/PV.6342), strengthening the capacities of national judiciary systems would also play a role in ensuring the full success of the completion strategies. The training of staff of national judiciary institutions, in particular judges and auxiliary agents, should be continued and remain a fundamental aspect of the implementation of the completion strategies.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“While we appreciate the steps taken under resolutions 1931 (2010) and 1932 (2010), my delegation encourages the Council to continue working in that direction in order to strengthen the effectiveness of the Tribunals. In that regard, it is important to step up the resources available to the Tribunals in order to allow them to retain the qualified staff whose expertise is indispensable to the Tribunals' optimal functioning. The effectiveness of the Tribunals also depends upon cooperation with Member States, in particular when it comes to the fight against impunity. Such cooperation could lead to the arrest of the 12 high- ranking fugitives, including Ratko Mladic', Goran Hadzic', Felicien Kabuga, Portais Mpiranya and Augustin Bizimana. If they are not tried in the near future, the credibility of the Tribunals will be tarnished.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“My delegation is of the view that there are three crucial areas that require the attention of the members of the Council so as to enable the Tribunals to best accomplish their mandates, namely, support for the Tribunals; cooperation between States and the Tribunals; and the strengthening of national judicial capacities. With regard to support for the Tribunals, my delegation welcomes the measures taken by the Council with a View to supporting the efforts being made by the Tribunals in spite of the challenges encountered in carrying out their mandates. Indeed, the constant support of the Security Council for the activities of the Tribunals is indispensable for their proper functioning.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their respective statements on the implementation of the Tribunals' completion strategies pursuant to Security Council resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004). I should also like to pay tribute to Ambassador Mayr-Harting, the outgoing Chair of the Council's Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, for the skill he has shown in guiding the work of that Group. Under his leadership, the Working Group reached agreements that represent an important step towards the finalization of draft resolutions and statutes establishing the residual mechanism.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“We are convinced that the protection of civilians can only be effective if States have reliable institutions, a stable republican army and police force and adequate financial resources. In conclusion, my delegation hopes that the United Nations will establish mechanisms for evaluation, which could help improve States' performance in the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. The presidential statement that we will adopt and which was drawn up by your delegation reflects our commitment to work along these lines.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“However, it is crucial to ensure that the perpetrators of abuses against civilians are held accountable for their crimes before national jurisdictions and, in the case of the failure of national jurisdictions, the creation of ad hoc and mixed tribunals is essential. We should recall that the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians belongs to States. Therefore, it seems to us essential to strengthen their capabilities in order to enable them to better respond to that obligation. We must help them to reform their security and defence sectors; we must help them to establish the rule of law and re-establish their administrative structures; and we must help them to undertake large-scale programmes against poverty and corruption.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and MINURCAT in the Central African Republic, to cite just two examples, are also facing the same challenges. The problem, therefore, is twofold: first, the ability of peacekeeping operations to adapt to their environment and, secondly, ensuring that the resources made available to them match the missions they are given. Gabon invites the Council to continue its reflection on those two issues. The fight against impunity is another area where there are clear shortcomings and where Governments should work harder to avoid giving legitimacy to the crimes that are committed. It is true that, in some places, timid initiatives have been taken and, in many countries weakened by crisis, the rule of law is still in its early stages.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“Moreover, following the examples of the Lord's Resistance Army and the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda, warring forces regularly attack villages, and even refugee camps, killing civilians and recruiting children with impunity. Given these continued abuses, the protection of civilians in armed conflicts remains an enormous task that is difficult to carry out. Although it is true that through its Operation Shop Window MONUSCO was able to restore calm in the east of the country after the events of Walikale, there is reason to question its ability fully to carry out its mission to protection civilians. The area it must cover, although limited to the region of the Kivus, is too vast. It is larger than Afghanistan, and the difficulties related to infrastructure seem insurmountable.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“In order to enable the DIS to continue to play its role effectively, it seems essential that it should benefit from all of the operational camps left behind by MINURCAT. Gabon urges the Council to include that element in the framework of its support to the DIS continuity plan. This progress is tenuous and should in no way mask the shortcomings highlighted by reality on the ground. The massacres carried out against civilian populations, particularly women and children, between 30 July and 3 August in Walikale, not far from a MONUSCO base, are terrible and intolerable. Beyond Walikale, women continue to be subjected to rape in the most humiliating conditions.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“The adoption of resolution 1923 (2010), which extended MINURCAT's mandate until 31 December, also addressed the demand for the protection of civilians. Concerned by the effects of violence in Darfur on the humanitarian situation and security in eastern Chad and in north-eastern Central African Republic, the Council wanted to ensure that MINURCAT would continue to grant particular attention to the protection of civilians, including refugees, displaced persons and humanitarian workers. Clearly, in Chad, MINURCAT's mandate made it possible to help strengthen assistance to the Detachement Integre de Securite (DIS), whose mission is specifically to protect civilians and humanitarian workers. Nevertheless, MINURCAT's drawdown will be complete by the end of this year.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“The reconfiguration of MONUC and its transformation into the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) made it possible to take into account in MONUSCO's mandate the commitments set out in resolution 1894 (2009). Pursuant to resolution 1925 (2010), the mandate of MONUSCO now attaches primary importance to the protection of civilians. In that framework, United Nations police, which are one of the components of MONUSCO, have now become involved in training Congolese police officers. It is also in that framework that the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and MONUSCO forces have organized joint patrols to ensure the protection of civilians in the province of Haut-Uele, in the eastern part of the country.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“During previous meetings on the agenda item under consideration, the Council has acknowledged the need to include a strong civilian protection dimension in the mandates of peacekeeping operations. In the light of the scale of the task in the host countries, the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) and, above all, the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) symbolize the challenges faced by the United Nations in this area. With respect to MONUC, solutions were attempted in the framework of resolution 1856 (2008), but they were unable to put an end to the abuse against civilian populations.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“Whatever the continent or the country, armed conflicts are invariably accompanied by massive violations of human rights, barbaric acts, particularly against women and children, and death and displacement among populations. This situation is unacceptable in human terms. The Council's debates on this subject are of great importance to Gabon, as they allow us to evaluate progress made in our efforts to strengthen the regime for the protection of civilians. My delegation would like to highlight three points: the progress made; the shortcomings that have been noted on the ground and prospects. The progress made relates mainly to the mandates of peacekeeping operations.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): The protection of civilians in armed conflict is a subject of great concern. I take the opportunity of this debate to reaffirm Gabon's commitment to work in this area. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/579) and the briefings by Ms. Valerie Amos, Ms. Navanethem Pillay, Mr. Alain Le Roy and Mr. Yves Daccord - and I welcome their clarity - show unambiguously that the situation remains alarming. Of course, I share their views. In spite of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War and resolutions 1894 (2009), 1888 (2009) and 1674 (2006), warring forces continue to attack civilians.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source
“President - is to underscore that the future of the Sudan hangs in the balance now and that the peace process that began in 2005 with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) has reached a critical juncture in its implementation. Today the fears of the past must give way to the aspirations for peace for the Sudan of tomorrow. I am delighted to hear the parties say that the time for war is past. Gabon reiterates its faith in the ability of the Sudanese authorities to rise to this challenge. We remain confident in the commitment of the various stakeholders in the peace process and the guarantor countries of the CPA to work to ensure that the chain of international solidarity with the Sudanese people remains active despite the scale of the challenges to be met.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“That agreement should be as inclusive as possible. In that connection, we are pleased that negotiations with the Liberation and Justice Movement are continuing. We call for the signing of a peace agreement with the Government by December. We also ask the Justice and Equality Movement, which has already established contact with the mediation team, and the Sudan Liberation Movement to join the negotiations. Gabon hopes to see the Doha negotiations culminate in an agreement in December - a critical milestone for the launch at the beginning of 2011 of a Darfur-Darfur conference, which should establish lasting peace in that region via a global peace agreement. The whole point of today's meeting - and I am grateful to you for it, Mr.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“The special attention the international community has given the referendums in Southern Sudan and Abyei should not distract us from the situation in Darfur. Gabon deplores the fact that Darfur continues to be the scene of violent armed combat, particularly between the Government forces and the Justice and Equality Movement. We encourage the various actors in the peace process to unite their efforts to end the fighting. We support the Sudanese Government's efforts to promote peace in Darfur and reiterate our support for the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. On a completely different level, it is crucial that the peace process in Darfur be completed. From now on the efforts of both Mr. Bassole, the Joint Mediator, and the State of Qatar aimed at reaching an agreement by the end of the year deserve our support.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Unlike the preparations in Southern Sudan, it appears that those in Abyei, unfortunately, have made but little progress. From the statements of Mr. Karti and Mr. Amum, it appears there are some difficulties in implementing the Abyei Protocol, and the parties have not yet managed to define appropriate measures to ensure peaceful coexistence between the main communities living in the region. That is why Gabon encourages the parties to do all they can to establish the Abyei Referendum Commission. We also urge the Abyei Joint Committee to speed up the talks on the pending issues in order to reach an agreement between the parties that will take into account the rights and interests of the peoples living in the region.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Tensions that may develop along the line of demarcation must be controlled, as well those that may result from population movements. Gabon calls on UNMIS and the Joint Defence Board to be more vigilant and to explore every possible measure in order to cope with any eventuality. At the second meeting of the Consultative Forum on the Sudan, held in Addis-Ababa on 6 November, the parties agreed to establish, by the end of the year, working committees to finalize the preparations. That decision can only reassure us with regard to the ongoing process. In order to ensure the best developments, we call on the parties to move forward with the negotiations on post-referendum arrangements, particularly the prominent issues of border demarcation between North and South, freedom of movement, resource sharing and problems of citizenship.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“The need for a credible and transparent vote in a peaceful climate in Southern Sudan means that all the electoral and security tools must be employed. From this standpoint, the establishment of the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission, despite some difficulties, and the start, yesterday, of the voter registration process, represent significant progress. These two arrangements, which will enable the referendum process to go smoothly, must be supported, protected and monitored. As indicated by the Secretary-General, it is against that backdrop that efforts to support the smooth running of the preparations are being carried out by the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) and the United Nations Development Programme, in particular in the logistical, technical and security areas. Those efforts deserve our praise and support.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Moreover, it also serves to encourage the parties to engage in dialogue, thus creating the climate of trust necessary for the pursuit of the implementation of the CPA. The statements just delivered by Minister Karti and Secretary General Amum confirm the parties' desire to reach an agreement. Gabon cannot fail to welcome this, especially since the parties have also undertaken, through a framework agreement, to promote good neighbourly relations between the North and the South whatever the outcome of the vote may be. Gabon believes that this climate of trust would benefit from being strengthened through the holding of a meeting of the parties at the highest level, along with international stakeholders, to reach agreement on all points of disagreement, including the status of Abyei, as planned by former President Mbeki.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“The detailed statements just delivered by the Secretary-General, former President Thabo Mbeki, Sudanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Karti and Secretary General of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement Pagan Amum were excellent, as they presented us with the real situation on the ground. I would like to thank them for this. Gabon's evaluation of the situation is along the same lines. With regard to the referendums in Southern Sudan and Abyei, my delegation is glad to note that the international community is increasingly mobilizing its efforts to ensure that they go smoothly. This mobilization strengthens the commitment of the parties to spare no effort to ensure that the referendums take place on the dates that have been set.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): With the holding of the referendums in Southern Sudan and Abyei on 9 January 2011, the Sudan will enter a critical phase in its history. To reach that point, numerous challenges must be overcome. The atmosphere of trust between the parties must be maintained and their commitment to respect the timetable established by the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) must be upheld. A credible and transparent vote must be guaranteed and negotiations on post-referendum arrangements must be pushed forward. Meanwhile, it is crucial to achieve a peace agreement in Darfur by the end of this year. Where are we now, two months before the date planned for these referendums? At what stage is the peace process in Darfur today?”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Gabon, which is party to nearly all instruments governing the disarmament process, reiterates its commitment to work alongside other States to completely eliminate weapons of mass destruction, which are today a threat to international peace and security. Lastly, my delegation would like to reiterate its appreciation for the work of the 1267, 1373 and 1540 Committees. We urge them to strengthen their cooperation in the areas of information exchange, country visits, organizing workshops, technical assistance and relations with Member States and regional organizations.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“As Chair of Subcommittee C of the 1373 Committee, Gabon appreciates the efforts made by many Member States to implement the provisions of the resolution. In that regard, we call on Member States to strengthen their cooperation with counter-terrorism bodies. With regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), Gabon welcomes the work to update the matrices that will constitute the database to be included in the report that the Committee will submit to the Security Council in April 2011. The establishment of new procedures for the publication of reports and for dealing with requests for technical assistance from States is another development that should be highlighted.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Similarly, we welcome the establishment of the Committee's website, which serves as a tool for training and awareness-raising of our common efforts to combat terrorism. We also support the Committee's practice of organizing regional workshops in order to take into account various challenges in the process of combating terrorism. In that regard, a regional workshop organized jointly by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime was held in Libreville this past June. The workshop was an opportunity for Member States of the Central African subregion to familiarize themselves with legal provisions applicable to illegal acts against maritime security and navigation and off-shore platforms.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The report of the Monitoring Team that will soon be submitted to the Council will be devoted entirely to that. We encourage the Committee to strengthen its cooperation with Member States, regional organizations and specialized counter- terrorism bodies. With regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), my delegation welcomes the results obtained since various aspects of its working methods were streamlined. Those improvements now make it possible for the Committee to devote more time to substantive work while continuing to focus on preliminary assessments prepared by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate in the context of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“In that regard, my delegation reiterates its support for counter-terrorism mechanisms. Thanks to the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the Council has made available to Member States tools to more effectively combat this phenomenon. My delegation would like to say a few words about the work of those three Committees. With regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), we welcome the progress made since the last debate on this issue (S/PV.6310), namely, the comprehensive review of the consolidated list and the appointment of Ms. Kimberly Prost as Ombudsperson, whose role will be to review requests for the de-listing of persons and entities covered by sanctions. My delegation supports the Committee's efforts to improve its methods with regard to the listing and de-listing of incriminated entities and persons.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Mr. Issoze-Ngondet (Gabon) (spoke in French): My delegation would like first of all to thank Ambassadors Mayr-Harting, Apakan and Heller for their respective briefings. We commend the remarkable role they have played in leading the work of the counter-terrorism committees. As their mandates come to an end, we pay them well-deserved tribute for their important contributions. My country welcomes the progress made by the international community in fighting terrorism, even if the daily reality reminds us that the terrorist threat continues to weigh on our collective security. We should therefore remain active in our determination to put an end to this scourge. Gabon fully associates itself with the efforts made by the Security Council to that end through its relevant subsidiary bodies.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“We would like to conclude by reiterating our position, which is founded on respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia - prerequisites for any constructive search for a settlement of the question of Kosovo. We encourage the parties to continue to address the outstanding issues through dialogue and cooperation. Gabon believes that the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (see A/64/881) should help to promote such prospects.”
2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source