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  1. “We are pleased to note that attacks intentionally directed against personnel involved in humanitarian assistance or peacekeeping missions have also been categorized as war crimes by the ICC Rome Statute and that the Court will be able to bring to justice those responsible for serious violations of humanitarian law. Finally, we look forward to contributing constructively to the presidential statement that the representative of Colombia will soon make. Such an important issue should be kept high on the Council's agenda.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  2. “We, therefore, support the proposal that conditions for humanitarian access need to be included in all framework agreements signed between State and non-State actors. Unarmed civilians, including children, are regularly being killed in cold blood during armed conflicts involving non-State actors. Such criminal acts cannot remain unpunished. The perpetrators of those heinous acts against innocent civilians must be brought to justice through either national or international courts. With the entry into force of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the perpetrators need to understand that they are no longer beyond the law.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  3. “Access is often denied, and to make matters worse, aid workers themselves are attacked, kidnapped or harassed. My delegation unequivocally condemns such behaviour, which we consider totally unacceptable. We pay tribute to the scores of international aid workers, particularly those of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), whose Director-General's presence in the Chamber today we acknowledge, for their courage and dedication in bringing relief to affected civilian populations. It is imperative that armed groups, irrespective of the cause for which they are fighting, understand that they have to ensure the safety of civilians and provide unimpeded access to international aid workers.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  4. “Between 25 million and 30 million internally displaced persons, half of whom are children, have lost their homes owing to internal conflicts. Statistics show that the number of the world's internally displaced is larger now than it has been at any time in the past five years. Though the primary responsibility for protecting that group of civilians rests with Governments, the United Nations and other international agencies have a shared responsibility to protect and assist the internally displaced, in particular, during conflicts. The problem of access by international aid workers to affected areas also needs particular attention. In many conflicts, safe and unhindered access to vulnerable civilian populations by relief workers is granted only sporadically, if at all.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  5. “Numerous civilian casualties have been caused by Israeli forces, for example, in their attempts to pursue suspected leaders of suicide bomb attacks in the Middle East. In other places, such as in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the rebels mingle among the refugees. It is, therefore, important that those armed elements are separated from ordinary civilians. More efforts need to be made in the screening of refugees to ensure that rebels and other armed elements are not allowed into refugee camps. Since most refugee camps are located near the borders, such elements use those camps as their base both to benefit from refugee services and to carry out their rebel activities. The situation of internally displaced persons during armed conflicts is also of great concern.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  6. “For example, numerous anti-personnel landmines in several countries, many of them in Africa, remain a serious danger to millions of innocent civilians, especially women and children. In all these cases, it is imperative that we take a comprehensive and regional, if not a global approach towards addressing these issues. Unless we do so, conflicts will continue and civilians will continue to be affected. My delegation, therefore, urges the international community to devote more resources to such issues and elaborate concrete measures to address them. The presence of armed groups and sometimes their blending with the civilian population result in situations where civilians become innocent targets of raids and reprisals by opposing factions or even by Government forces.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  7. “In this context, we fully support the recommendations of the Secretary-General relating to the elaboration of an appropriate roadmap to address these issues. My delegation believes that priority should be given to the following areas. It has been established that the proliferation and trafficking of small arms and light weapons represent a major cause which continue to fuel armed conflicts throughout the world, with their devastating effects on civilians. Likewise, the incomplete disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes in many regions, especially in those where there is great mobility of former combatants and rebels groups, continue to pose a serious threat, not only to civilians, but also to overall peace and stability.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  8. “Such wars were mostly fought between State actors which, in one way or another, subscribed to international treaties. In today's armed conflicts, which have become mostly intra-State conflicts, civilians not only lack any protection, they are in fact, the first and very often direct victims of the fighting. In many cases, civilians are specifically used as targets to attract attention, while in other cases they are used as human shields to avoid attacks. Most of these conflicts are led by non- State actors, rebels and warlords who do not feel bound by any humanitarian treaty. The recent terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, Bali and Kenya, which have aimed principally at causing the greatest loss of civilian lives, have shown that new instruments need to be devised to ensure the protection of civilians in these circumstances.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  9. “Kenzo Oshima, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Co- ordinator, for introducing the report of the Secretary- General, and to the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for his presentation. The question of protection of civilians in armed conflicts has taken on an altogether new dimension in the world today and constitutes a serious challenge to the international community. During conventional wars, civilians, especially women and children, enjoyed a certain measure of safety and protection in the sense that the scene of battle was confined to well known and defined areas and every effort was made to avoid civilian casualties, in accordance with international humanitarian laws.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  10. “Let me first express my delegation's joy in seeing you, Madam Minister, preside over our deliberations today. Your presence is a testimony to the importance which you and your country attach to the Security Council and my delegation wishes to pay tribute to your very able team, led by the distinguished Ambassador Valdivieso, for the very positive contribution it has made in the work of the Council. We also welcome Mr. Helgesen, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Norway, in today's meeting. I wish to join other speakers in thanking the Secretary-General for his introductory message and for the very comprehensive report before us. Our thanks go also to Mr.”

    2002-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4660 (2002) · source

  11. “We recognize that some of the funds pledged by international donors have been disbursed to help the Transitional Government. In the same vein, we would appeal to the international community to assist Burundi in alleviating this situation, so that its people can see the dividends of peace. Finally, my delegation fully shares the optimism expressed by Deputy President Zuma and would like to assure him of our full support.”

    2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source

  12. “Like other delegations, we welcome the ceasefire agreement that was signed between the National Council for the Defence of Democracy-Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) and the Transitional Government this week. This leads us to believe that there is no justification for the National Liberation Forces (FNL) to remain outside the peace process. In this respect, we hope that the FNL joins the peace process before the end of the year, and we should therefore keep the pressure on them. In spite of the efforts being deployed by the Transitional Government, the serious economic constraints faced by Burundi is creating a difficult situation in which the Burundian population is not seeing a real dividend of peace.”

    2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source

  13. “We, too, welcome Deputy President Zuma to this Chamber today and thank him for coming all the way to New York to brief us on the Burundi peace process. At the same time, we also welcome the new Permanent Representative of France. My delegation would like to congratulate the Government of South Africa for its very constructive role in the quest for peace, not only in Burundi but in the whole Great Lakes region. We would like to commend Deputy President Zuma for the personal efforts he deployed in trying to encourage the Burundian parties to reach a ceasefire agreement. We also are grateful to President Mandela for his contribution to the Burundi peace process.”

    2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source

  14. “We believe that two important issues still need serious attention in order to bring long-lasting and sustainable peace to Kosovo. First, the need for Kosovo to be able to get financial and economic support to develop its capacity in the various sectors of Government administration and police. Secondly, the need to combat organized crime, transport of terrorism and smuggling, which have not yet been totally curbed. In this respect, we call on neighbouring countries to collaborate with the provisional institutions of self-government and UNMIK in order to address this issue. Finally, we would like to express our appreciation to the Special Representative and his team for the good work being carried out in fulfilling their mandate in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999).”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

  15. “On the issue of return of minority communities in the homeland of Kosovo, we welcome the various steps taken by the Kosovo Government to integrate all minority communities in its provisional institutions. We encourage the Government to facilitate the return of refugees and internally displaced persons. We also encourage UNMIK to continue its various projects aimed at supporting minority returns throughout the province. The abolition of visas by the Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for holders of UNMIK travel documents will indeed be a significant boost to the freedom of movement and will contribute to mutual confidence-building across borders. UNMIK should continue to help Kosovo normalize its relations with its neighbours in this respect.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

  16. “Steiner that preparations for the October municipal elections in Kosovo are on track. We hope to see full participation of minority communities in those elections. My delegation notes with satisfaction the various steps taken by UNMIK in the preparation of the municipal elections. Of particular importance is the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding by the institution- building pillar of UNMIK, with, respectively, the Commissariat for Refugees of Serbia and the Montenegran authorities, aimed at encouraging Kosovo cities and those who have taken refuge in those areas to vote during those elections. In this context, the contribution of political leaders is also significant. We call on them to positively influence the participation of all minority communities.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

  17. “We call on the Kosovo Assembly to be more open to representation from minority communities and to ensure that future decisions of the Assembly enjoy the full support of all members. Likewise, we have noted the encroachment on UNMIK responsibilities by the Kosovo Assembly, something that warranted the Special Representative's intervention and subsequent action by the Security Council. We call on the Kosovo Assembly to concentrate on the competences entrusted to it and to follow the guidelines established recently by UNMIK regarding the distribution of responsibilities between the provisional institutions of the self-government and UNMIK. Trust and confidence should be the underlining principles of the relations between UNMIK and the provisional institutions of self-government. We were pleased to hear from Mr.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

  18. “We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Steiner, for his comprehensive briefing this morning. We also thank Deputy Prime Minister Covic' for his useful statement. Mauritius is encouraged to see the general positive development taking place in Kosovo. The formation of the provisional institutions of self- government, with full representation from all ethnic communities, shows the determination of all communities to work together in the best interest of the Kosovo population. We note with satisfaction that minority communities are also being represented in functional committees, in line with the Constitutional Framework. We have also noted that the concerns of the minority communities are often not taken into account by the Assembly.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

  19. “Mauritius, as a Council member, will continue to appeal for improved security and access for the personnel of WFP and other agencies concerned with humanitarian activities. Finally, we would like to express our full support for the important work being carried out by WFP.”

    2002-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4507Resumption1 (2002) · source

  20. “Thirdly, in Afghanistan the WFP has been extremely positive in contributing to the alleviation of the plight of the needy, not only in situations of conflict, but also during natural disasters. My delegation commends the prompt response of the WFP in delivering some 552 tonnes of food aid to northern Afghanistan after the recent devastating earthquakes. This morning, the delegation of Mexico emphasized the need for coordination in the activities of the humanitarian agencies. Perhaps Ms. Bertini could enlighten us as to whether any coordinating mechanism is in place with other agencies regarding the distribution of food in or outside Kabul. Fourthly, we are aware of the problems arising from the lack of security in conflict situations where WFP and other agencies work. The Council is not insensitive to those problems.”

    2002-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4507Resumption1 (2002) · source

  21. “First, access to food is one of the basic needs of a human being. A situation in which food is absent or denied can quickly lead to social instability, conflict and, eventually, crisis. The shortage of food should not be allowed to be a factor in further aggravating existing conflict. We therefore need to ensure access to food, particularly in remote areas, so as to avoid the intensification of conflict. In this regard, we encourage the WFP to continue to work towards this end. Secondly, at a time of conflict, warlords may create artificial shortages of food so as to cause people to rebel against the central authority. We would like to ask Ms. Bertini what the WFP does to deal with such cases of artificial shortages of food.”

    2002-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4507Resumption1 (2002) · source

  22. “My delegation wishes to place on record its appreciation for the outstanding contribution of Ms. Catherine Bertini, the outgoing Executive Director of the WFP, and for the formidable job that she has done during her mandate over the past 10 years. Her vision of a world in which all have access at all times to the nourishment they need has paid fruitful dividends. Indeed, her contribution to the advancement of women and children, particularly in the Horn of Africa, as well as in other parts of the world, will always be remembered. We wish her every success in her future career and professional life. We also congratulate Mr. James Morris on his appointment as the new Executive Director, and we pledge our unqualified support to him and his staff. We would like to make a few comments.”

    2002-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4507Resumption1 (2002) · source

  23. “I would like to thank Ms. Bertini for her very useful and informative briefing this morning. Indeed, the information which she shared with us about the positive role that food aid plays in alleviating international crises and in the recovery and stability of affected countries was a real eye-opener. We commend the exemplary role of the World Food Programme (WFP) and other agencies, non- governmental organizations and bilateral donors in extending food aid to the needy, sometimes in very difficult and dangerous situations, as mentioned by Ms. Bertini herself. Empirical evidence convincingly proves that the lack of a food aid programme in a disaster area in the right place and at the right moment can aggravate the humanitarian crisis and impede the recovery of the State, thereby threatening its political and social stability.”

    2002-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4507Resumption1 (2002) · source

  24. “Finally, the work of the two Tribunals has confirmed the pressing need for the early establishment of the International Criminal Court as the competent international forum for the trial of alleged perpetrators of crimes.”

    2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source

  25. “My delegation expresses the hope that all countries of the former Yugoslavia will cooperate fully with the ICTY to further the cause of justice and reconciliation in the Balkans. We also agree with Judge Jorda that, given the new perspectives in the Balkans, there is a need to give serious consideration to the promotion of the new national reconciliation processes that the Balkan States are setting up, such as the truth and reconciliation commissions. The experience gained through the ICTR and the ICTY has significantly influenced the idea of establishing a Special Court for Sierra Leone to prosecute persons who bear the greatest responsibility for the commission of crimes against humanity, war crimes and other serious violations of international humanitarian law within the territory of Sierra Leone.”

    2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source

  26. “We should also not forget that, with the evolution of the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the imminent demobilization of the members of the former Rwandan Armed Forces (ex-FAR) and Interahamwe may give added responsibilities to the ICTR. I turn now to the ICTY, which is doing a commendable job in serving justice and in bringing about significant changes in the political scene in the Balkans. The prosecutors of he ICTY recently confirmed that they had filed a new indictment against former President Milosevic, charging him with genocide and other crimes allegedly committed in Bosnia and Herzegovina. That clearly demonstrates the seriousness with which the ICTY is undertaking its responsibilities.”

    2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source

  27. “It is important to match the need to respect the rights of the accused with that of meeting the expectations of the victims, of Rwandan society and of the United Nations. Mauritius therefore fully supports the request for ad litem judges for the ICTR to allow the trials of most of the present detainees to begin in 2002. That would greatly help to prevent any further delay in the work of the ICTR; we should not forget that justice delayed is justice denied. My delegation believes that Judge Pillay's request for a pool of 18 ad litem judges for the ICTR would help in reducing the time period for completing the trials of all those persons who are currently being prosecuted or who will be prosecuted in the future before the Tribunal.”

    2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source

  28. “Both Tribunals have historic responsibilities; it is important that they function properly and enjoy the highest credibility. The effectiveness of the Tribunals is an important factor in the prevention of conflicts and should serve as a warning to potential perpetrators that war crimes and crimes against humanity will not go unpunished, Allow me to address the ICTR first. My delegation takes note with satisfaction of the remarkable improvement in the performance of the Tribunal in spite of its limitations and the delays encountered at the beginning. It is encouraging to hear that since the first trials started in 1997, the Trial Chambers of the ICTR have rendered eight judgements in respect of nine accused. However, the extremely heavy workload of the ICTR is a cause of concern for my delegation.”

    2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source

  29. “I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Judge Jorda, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), Judge Pillay, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and Chief Prosecutor Del Ponte to the Security Council Chamber today. I thank our three guests for their comprehensive and useful briefings on the progress of work and the activities of the Tribunals and on the state of the prosecutions under way against those responsible for serious crimes committed in the territories of the former Yugoslavia and of Rwanda. The Tribunals were established to bring to justice all those guilty of war crimes and they play a crucial role in the promotion of human security by ending impunity.”

    2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source