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Kafando

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“He felt that it should be stressed to the Independent Electoral Commission, the National Statistics Institute and SAGEM. that the deadline of 30 November must be respected. The President of the Republic said that he had met his obligations with regard to the promulgation of decrees pertaining to the electoral process and the payment of the first instalment to SAGEM. at the end of May 2008 so that they could begin their operations. He said that it was now up to the technical operator to accelerate their preparations for the elections. With regard to the financial sacrifices already made by the Ivorian Government, he expressed the wish that the international community also make a contribution.”
2008-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5915 (2008) · source
“Laurent Gbagbo. The meeting with the President of the Republic, Mr. Laurent Gbagbo, focused on the major points of interest in the peace process. President Gbagbo first of all congratulated the Security Council and thanked it for its interest in the peace process in the Republic of cote d'Ivoire, and he reaffirmed his commitment to the holding of presidential elections on 30 November 2008, despite difficulties due to a lack of financial means. He thanked the international community and, in particular, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Special Representative of the Facilitator, whose work he was very happy with. He thanked them for their efforts in supporting Ivorian institutions as they prepare for elections.”
2008-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5915 (2008) · source
“We also had meetings with officials of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI), led by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Choi; a delegation from the Convention de la societe civile; the President of the Rassemblement des republicains, Mr. Allasane Ouattara; the President of the Independent Electoral Commission, Mr. Beugre Mambe; the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the defence and security forces of cote d'Ivoire and the Forces Nouvelles, Generals Philippe Mangou and Soumaila Bakayoko; the Commander of Operation Licorne, General Bruno Clement-Bollee; representatives of the National Statistics Institute and the technical company SAGEM; a delegation of the Forces Nouvelles led by General Soumaila Bakayoko; the Special Representative of the Facilitator, Mr. Bureima Badini; and the President of the Republic, Mr.”
2008-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5915 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the members of the Security Council for their valued contribution to the success of the mission which I had the honour to lead to cote d'Ivoire on Monday, 9 June 2008. The aim of the mission - whose terms of reference we approved together - was to determine the progress made by Ivorian political players in the implementation of the Ouagadougou Political Agreement, with a view to the holding of credible, free and transparent presidential elections. The mission was therefore to meet the main Ivorian political players, the military and administrative authorities, the facilitators of the political process, representatives of the United Nations system, civil society players and the technical operator involved in the electoral process.”
2008-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5915 (2008) · source
“Finally, my delegation would like to reiterate its support for UNAMI, recognizing the important assistance it provides to the Iraqi people on all fronts, including the security, political, diplomatic, economic and humanitarian fronts, so that they can take charge of their destiny and strengthen their dialogue with their neighbours. The Security Council must continue to encourage and give its full support to the Mission. In the same way, the international community must continue to stand by the people of Iraq and express its full solidarity with them. After all, it is the destiny of the Iraqi people that we are speaking about. That support will be invaluable to them and will reinvigorate their efforts to move towards national reconciliation and reconstruction.”
2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source
“The role of the Fund, as the Controller has pointed out, is clearly of great importance for recovery and for building the country's economy. Another element in the significant progress we have seen in Iraq is the complementarity among the actions of the Iraqi Government, the Multinational Force and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). Nonetheless, challenges still abound. That is why, in the light of the stabilization process and the ongoing bilateral negotiations with the Governments of the United States and other countries, in particular in the security area, my delegation agrees that Multinational Force should be maintained, in conformity with the relevant provisions of resolution 1790 (2007).”
2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source
“On the political front, the adoption of the Justice and Accountability Law, the Law on Governorates not Organized into a Region, the General Amnesty Law and the 2008 budget warrant a degree of optimism, especially if, as we hope, the elections planned for October go forward satisfactorily. We have the same optimism in the economic area: increasingly, the Government of Iraq is mastering the implementation of the national budget, despite the debt burden it bears, and is making an enormous effort to make progress on national development and reconstruction. In that regard, my delegation is pleased to note the initiative to enhance the transparency of the Development Fund for Iraq by strengthening partnerships with the international community.”
2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source
“The situation is especially encouraging as we are also witnessing some easing of the security situation, in particular following the recent operations carried out by Iraqi security forces against armed groups. But many challenges remain in this sphere if the entire territory of Iraq is to be made secure. My delegation remains deeply concerned at the humanitarian situation in Iraq; unfortunately, the number of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) is still very high. We are particularly concerned at the living conditions for women and children and by the violations of human rights that have taken place. We therefore call upon all parties to strictly respect humanitarian law and human rights.”
2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, my delegation welcomes Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, and thanks him for his assessment of recent developments in the situation in his country. We also thank Ambassador Khalilzad, who has just briefed us on behalf of the Multinational Force. Finally, our thanks to go Mr. Ibrahim Gambari and Mr. Warren Sach for their very informative briefings. The information we have just heard confirms that significant progress has been made in the area of national reconciliation in Iraq, all of which has made a significant contribution to a reduction in tension and to opening up new political and economic prospects for the country.”
2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source
“For ultimately the efforts to protect civilians in armed conflicts must be developed and harmonized in an integrated, inclusive and participatory manner.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“My delegation reaffirms its support for all initiatives designed to bring to justice the perpetrators of violations in this sphere. The best guarantee of respect for the rights of civilians is the creation of conditions ensuring stability and lasting peace in States, in particular through strengthening the rule of law, democracy and good governance. Another element in this strategy is the struggle against trafficking in small arms and drugs, which is also contributing to destabilizing countries and even entire regions. Together with all of these actions, the Security Council and the Secretary-General must for their part continue to promote preventive diplomacy in coordination with subregional and regional organizations.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“We are also concerned by the use of cluster bombs and other weapons having excessive and injurious effects on civilians, in particular children. In addition, such weapons hamper access of humanitarian workers to people and therefore have disastrous consequences during and for a long time following conflict, thus making the return of civilians difficult, leading to a deterioration of the environment and destroying much agricultural land. They therefore form an obstacle to the socio-economic reconstruction and development of States. While waiting for the conclusion of the Oslo process, we urge parties to respect the recommendations made in paragraph 65 of the Secretary-General's report (S/2007/643). The struggle against impunity is an integral part of the protection of civilian populations, including humanitarian workers.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“That is a major concern for which we must find the appropriate answers, such as humanitarian corridors. In particular, there is a need to provide the means to bring parties to fully respect their obligations within the framework of international humanitarian law and human rights. The same holds true for the protection of journalists, who are often the initial witnesses to civilian tragedies and the only link between those people and the outside world. It nearly goes without saying that Burkina Faso condemns the use of generalized and systematized sexual violence as a weapon of war and therefore advocates a zero-tolerance policy towards those proven 08-3528] to have committed such acts. We therefore encourage the investigation, trial and appropriate punishment of such individuals.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“Millions of civilians, including women, children, the elderly and the disabled, are still being wounded, mutilated and killed because they have been deliberately targeted, sometimes with disproportionate use of military force. The result is an ever-growing number of refugees and displaced persons crammed into camps where they are subjected to inhuman and unacceptable living conditions and conditions for survival. In addition to the many damaging effects associated with overcrowding, those people are sometimes the focus of unacceptable blackmail by the protagonists. The situation of civilian victims of conflicts is often exacerbated by deliberate restrictions on humanitarian access through attacks on convoys, acts of aggression and the killing of humanitarian personnel, as we have unfortunately seen quite recently in Somalia.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“With regard to the persistence of violence experienced by civilians in conflict zones, in violation of resolution 1674 (2006), the appeal launched by the Secretary-General during the Council's most recent debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (5781st meeting) unfortunately has not generated a reaction. It should be recalled that the responsibility to protect civilians under their jurisdiction devolves first and foremost on States, due to their territorial and personal competences. When necessary, the United Nations and particularly the Security Council must see to it that they can bring the necessary assistance to distressed civilian populations, with the assistance and cooperation of Governments.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“Many have pointed out that to meet the ever- more-complex needs for the protection of civilians in armed conflict, the international community has established a legal and institutional framework, in particular the Charter of the United Nations and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 and its two Additional Protocols of 1977. In addition, recently the 08-3528] International Criminal Court, the Special Tribunals and Council resolution 1674 (2006) have reiterated the responsibility of States and of the international community in this area.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): Burkina Faso is grateful to you, Mr. President, for having organized this debate on a question as significant as the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We thank the Secretary-General for his commitment to find solutions commensurate with this problem. The relevant recommendations in his report form an important contribution to the Council's action. We also wish to thank Mr. John Holmes for his statement and for his efforts in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to meet those challenges.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, Burkina Faso encourages the participation of expert groups in the efforts of the United Nations system in the framework of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. We call for the strengthening and improvement of cooperation between regional and subregional organizations and United Nations bodies with the responsibility of combating terrorism. In that regard, it is important to note that the African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism, located in Algiers, is an excellent vehicle for, and good example of, cooperation between United Nations and African Union bodies.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“That would make for greater interaction with the Committees and all Member States, which could then have an exchange of experiences and information from which useful lessons could be learned. That would also ensure greater transparency in the Council's counter-terrorism efforts. Lastly, it would bring about better involvement by all Member States in combating international terrorism. Such an initiative is clearly useful and possible, as each Committee already holds annual public information meetings. I would also like to thank and congratulate the 1267 Committee for the dialogue and open exchange it hosted yesterday, along with the representatives of Denmark, Liechtenstein, Sweden and Switzerland.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“Those visits, which are certainly very useful, could perhaps benefit from being more flexible and focused on specific objectives and the main concerns of the countries visited. With regard to the 1540 Committee, we welcome the considerable increase in the number of countries that have submitted their initial reports. We of course encourage countries that have not yet done so to meet their obligations under the resolution. It is also important that Member States continue to cooperate with the Committee, especially as regards providing the required reports and additional information. Given the great importance of this issue that concerns us all, my delegation would like to propose the idea of having the three Committees hold regular joint briefings for all Member States.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“Moreover, the workshop held in Dakar, Senegal, in September 2007 for West African countries was a good example of the benefits of that cooperation. It is also gratifying to note that the three Committees have not lost sight of the need to provide appropriate technical assistance to States in accordance with their needs. That will enable States requesting such assistance to enhance their capacity to combat terrorist threats. As this is a collective and unified undertaking, it is important that, if possible, all States achieve the highest possible security standards in order to avert any potential breech that could be exploited by terrorist groups. In their efforts to carry out joint visits to Member States, we must in particular encourage the 1267 and 1373 Committees to continue the process of improving their methods.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): Allow me to thank and to congratulate Ambassadors Jurica, Urbina and Verbeke for their statements regarding the three Committees under their chairmanship, namely, the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1373 (2001), 1540 (2004) and 1267 (1999), respectively. Members of the Council are unanimous in believing that theirs is effective and serious work that deserves our encouragement in moving ahead. My delegation, which has always advocated strengthened cooperation among all United Nations bodies working to combat terrorism, very much appreciates this joint briefing, which clearly illustrates the joint, effective and complementary work being done by the three Committees.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“In our View, it is 6 of the utmost importance to send a signal of encouragement to the parties so that they will persevere in the negotiations in a spirit of good faith and dynamic compromise. We respect the views of delegations that have expressed differing opinions, and we thank them for their understanding, which has enabled us to adopt the resolution unanimously. It is our hope that this new resolution, which renews the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, will contribute to progress in the negotiations that the parties have already begun, in particular with respect to the consideration of substantive issues.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5884 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): As members know, the conflict in Western Sahara is of the greatest concern to my country - not solely because it is an African problem, but also because of the potential danger it poses every day, after more than 30 years of attempts to reach a compromise. In that regard, Burkina Faso has maintained a consistent position: to encourage the parties to persevere on the path of negotiations, because, in our view, only the parties concerned can resolve their differences - of course, with the support of the international community. We consider that the present resolution encourages the parties to pursue negotiations, which is why Burkina Faso has supported it: that consideration is of great importance to my country.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5884 (2008) · source
“Fourthly, international cooperation must be strengthened and synergy of action established among all the major players, including the regional and subregional organizations, INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization, among others. Finally, the Security Council must impose an embargo on small arms and light weapons and bring about increased vigilance in the verification of end-user certificates.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“It has strengthened its national legislation and adapted it to the relevant regional and international instruments. In conclusion, my delegation would like to underscore the following requirements which we believe are indispensable for an effective struggle against the spread of small arms. First, the international legal framework must be strengthened through the adoption of a legally binding international instrument on the subject of tracing and marking of small arms, which would also have provisions on brokering. Secondly, country capacity must be strengthened, particularly in the area of border control. Thirdly, all surplus stocks must be destroyed.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“In particular, the structures and missions of the Security Council must pay greater heed to these regional and subregional organizations, as was correctly emphasized in the 16 April debate in the Security Council. Moreover, the regional offices of the United Nations and the representatives of the Secretary- General can also play a significant role in the field by supporting and assisting the efforts deployed. Burkina Faso has subscribed to the Declaration on an African Common Position on the Illicit Proliferation, Circulation and Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons, adopted in Bamako on lDecember 2000. It has also established a High Authority to control the import of weapons and their use and formed a national commission to combat the spread of light weapons.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“We therefore urge the United Nations to step up its efforts in this area by placing particular stress on concerted action, coherence and coordination, as stated in the relevant observations and recommendations of the Secretary-General. It also seems important to us to highlight the subregional aspect in the struggle against illicit trafficking in small arms, given our view that all conflicts hold the potential of becoming subregional conflagrations. West Africa, which is paying a heavy price as a result of the devastating effects of small arms, has established a legal and institutional framework to better combat this scourge, and has launched programmes for the collection and destruction of surplus stocks of small arms. The United Nations, and specifically the Security Council, must support this kind of effort.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“In this regard, the United Nations has developed a programme of sustained action that has contributed to a better awareness of the magnitude of the phenomenon of the spread of small arms and to better organize initiatives designed to cope with it. Here, we can cite, inter alia, the entry into force of the Protocol of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime - the Palermo Convention - on firearms; the adoption of a Programme of Action in 2001 and of a decision of the General Assembly on the identification and tracing of small arms; and the regular evaluation of embargoes imposed by the Security Council. However, these efforts have turned out to be insufficient to halt, let alone put an end to, the spread of small arms, which continue daily to claim victims, above all among civilian populations.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“The struggle to contain the proliferation of small arms is one of the most complex tasks and therefore one of the most difficult, because the need to save human lives, to maintain territorial integrity and the 3 stability of countries, to put an end to serious violations of human rights and to support development efforts puts it at odds with economic and trade interests. The report of the Secretary-General clearly shows that the conflict between development and the spread of small arms is not an illusion, since security and economic and social development are so closely linked. Faced with such a situation, efforts at strengthening the legal framework and cooperation at the national, regional and international levels must be stepped up.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the organization of this debate of the Security Council on small arms, the first of its type since 2006, on a subject which is of such key importance and thanks you, Mr. President, for having undertaken this initiative. This question, as we are all well aware, is at the core of the Security Council's mandate, since efforts to contain the uncontrolled spread of light weapons today are fundamental to conflict prevention and the maintenance of international peace and security. I would therefore like to thank Ms. Hannelore Hoppe for her comprehensive presentation of the Secretary-General's report.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“The contributions to the initiatives for a settlement of the internal border conflicts and to strengthening capacity in the areas of human rights and Iraq's relations with its neighbours also must be credited to UNAMI. With regard to regional dialogue, my delegation welcomes the holding on 22 April 2008 in Kuwait of the third expanded ministerial meeting of countries bordering Iraq. The results of that significant meeting, we believe and hope, will contribute to the establishment of a better climate of confidence in the region. Iraq is at a turning point in its development. More than ever, it needs the firm support of the international community to emerge from the crisis and to rebuild. The international community must also strengthen its support for UNAMI's efforts, to which it has given the mandate to assist the country along that path.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“For that, as has been noted in the Secretary-General's report, the relevant political decisions must be taken to ensure the success of this process. The fifth and final action is the contribution to international coordination and mobilization, as well as to the strengthening of national capacities within the framework of the Iraq 2008 consolidated appeal. Here we congratulate the Mission and the entire United Nations system for their unprecedented dedication. The international community must continue to further express its solidarity to the Iraqi people. We hope that it will take advantage of the opportunity provided by the Stockholm conference of 29 May 2008 on the Compact with Iraq, and we wish all success in that.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“Second is its contribution to the search for a solution to the problem of the borders, which it has made a priority. Third is its participation, together with several political and religious figures, in activities dealing with the political process and the establishment of a liaison with local authorities, making it possible to have a better grasp of realities in the field, particularly in Kirkuk, Mosul, Tikrit and Irbil. The fourth action is good cooperation with the Independent High Electoral Commission and the governmental and parliamentary authorities to ensure the proper conduct of the electoral process so that the elections are credible and the results will be accepted by the Iraqi people.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“On a more positive note, we welcome the recent decision of the Iraqi Government to ratify the United Nations Convention against Torture, the full effectiveness of which we hope for and encourage. The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq is a major actor in the mobilization of domestic and external efforts and energies to ensure the restoration of peace to Iraq, as well as reconstruction and national development. My delegation recognizes UNAMI's decisive action, especially as reflected, first, in the maintenance of ongoing contacts with the political, governmental, parliamentary, diplomatic and other authorities, and with the military offices based in Baghdad, to encourage political dialogue and the quest for national reconciliation.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“Clearly, that state of affairs is closely linked to the political situation, which it is absolutely necessary to pacify. The extension of the freeze on military activities announced by Moqtada al-Sadr and the joint action conducted by the Iraqi Government and the Multinational Force in Iraq to neutralize and prevent attacks are important in that regard, since they should help to strengthen national security and unity. On the humanitarian and human rights level, we are particularly concerned about the tragedies experienced daily by the civilian population, women and children in particular, as well as about the difficulties encountered in the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those vulnerable sectors. We urge all parties to ensure strict respect for humanitarian law.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“08-3196] However, regarding the regional implications of the conflict, it is encouraging to note that the Iraqi Government has launched significant initiatives to strengthen Iraq's cooperation links with neighbouring countries and regional organizations, in particular the League of Arab States. Bahrain's announcement of its intention to reopen its embassy in Iraq and the prospects for the opening of other diplomatic missions represent tangible results and are the sign of a certain revitalization of State institutions. We also welcome the efforts that have led to the withdrawal of Turkish forces from northern Iraq. The security situation remains generally difficult in terms of incidents, including suicide attacks, that continue to occur throughout the country, sowing massive and indiscriminate destruction.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“It is all the more urgent to achieve consensus in those areas given Iraq's enormous wealth, of which its people await the opportunity to enjoy the dividends mortgaged by war. We note, however, some progress towards national reconciliation thanks to the compromises achieved among various parliamentary groups, which, following the adoption of the Justice and Accountability Law on 12 January, were able to enact the Law on Governorates not Organized into a Region, the General Amnesty Law and the 2008 budget. Such a climate should help to strengthen democratic openness and establish greater trust among the political players.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): We, too, thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing on the implementation of the mandate entrusted to the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) under resolution 1770 (2007). We also thank Ambassador Khalilzad for his statement on the activities of the Multinational Force in Iraq. We also welcome the presence at this debate of our colleague, the Permanent Representative of Iraq. As many have noted here, Iraq is still facing major political, security, humanitarian and economic challenges. Regarding the political process, the challenges to be met remain numerous, particularly with respect to power-sharing and the distribution of the country's wealth.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“One thing is clear - only a comprehensive approach, with the participation of the main stakeholders, both from within the region and beyond, can establish the basis for lasting peace in the Middle East. That is the reason why my country believes that the consideration of the Arab Peace Initiative, which calls for the immediate implementation of the provisions of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), could also serve as a significant step in a fair resolution of the Middle East situation.”
2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source
“We are forced to note, however, that unfortunately all these solutions seem far off as long as the political and institutional impasse affecting Lebanon has not been resolved, in particular by the election of a president of the Republic. The overall situation in the region, the complexity and seriousness of which are keenly felt by all of us, calls for speedy and concrete actions by the international community, and especially by the Security Council. The inability of the Council to enforce its resolutions is obvious and could, in the long run, undermine its credibility. That is why, as we have already stressed, the Security Council should consider innovative, bold and pragmatic solutions that can assist in the achievement of progress by ending the deadlock.”
2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source
“However, we fear that the continued construction by Israel of the wall of separation and the expansion of its policy of settlement in the Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem and the occupied Syrian Golan, could affect these negotiations. In Lebanon, another theatre of conflict, the Secretary-General's last report (S/2008/135) notes the repeated Israeli Violations of that country's air space, and thus of the provisions of resolution 1701 (2006). Such a situation is most disturbing, and of course of concern to the Security Council. Moreover, and on the basis of resolutions 1680 (2006) and 1701 (2006), we wish to see a resumption of the work of the Commission charged with delineating the Syrian-Lebanese border in order to resolve the thorny issue of the borders, including that of the Shebaa farms.”
2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source
“We therefore reiterate our call to Israel to take a humanitarian approach and put an end to the siege of Gaza. We must also, however, underscore the collective fear under which the Israeli population lives, with rockets being launched from Palestinian territories. The Palestine Authority, in our View, should exercise all its rights over its territories. We have always stated that it is, first and foremost, the two parties, Israel and Palestine, that must create suitable conditions for dialogue and negotiations. In that respect, we feel encouraged by the recent meeting in Sana'a, held under the aegis of the Government of Yemen, of the two main Palestinian factions, which have promised to engage in dialogue. We also welcome the resumption of the Palestinian/Israeli negotiations.”
2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): We would like to begin by thanking the Secretary- General for his introduction and the Under-Secretary- General, Mr. Pascoe, for his presentation on the situation in the Middle East. In a few days, in Damascus, a summit of Heads of State and Government of the Arab League will be convened. We hope that the summit will be a decisive stage in the search for peace and will help to ease the suffering endured by the Palestinian people. As we are now well aware of the situation in the region, which is a direct consequence of the confrontation between Israel and its neighbours, we are especially concerned by the humanitarian tragedy still experienced by the population of the occupied Palestinian territories, in particular Gaza.”
2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source
“The United Nations should also cooperate closely with regional and subregional organizations, which have, quite clearly, a better understanding of the regional and subregional factors and influences that need to be taken into account if we wish to fight terrorism more effectively. Finally, my delegation of course endorses the renewal of the mandate of CTED, with the certainty that the resolution to be adopted will take into account all concerns, especially respect for human rights.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“Therefore, while we encourage initiatives that foster the exchange of information and cooperation among the three Security Council committees, namely, 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004), we remain convinced that, in this field, which is of interest to all, the actions of the Council - which we would like to be more transparent - should be united with those of the General Assembly in order to involve all the Member States of this Organization. The United Nations cannot continue to ask Member States to engage in concerted action against terrorism while it itself engages in disparate actions. This is all the more so as the various Security Council 5 resolutions in this field, as well as those of the General Assembly, are addressed to all Member States of the Organization without any exceptions.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“This would allow us to engage in exhaustive exchanges while focusing on the main concerns of States visited. These types of visits should be given priority over the systematic approach of comprehensive assessments. This is an opportunity to mention that CTED and its Executive Director should interact more closely with all Member States of the United Nations. This is all the more important as only collective, concerted efforts will enable us to eradicate the threat posed by terrorism. A number of proposals have been presented, and we especially endorse the concept of "public briefings" by CTED. The need for greater coordination in our efforts to fight terrorism is an ongoing concern of the United Nations and the international community as a whole.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“It is with great interest that we have followed the intensive consultations he has engaged in, consultations which have allowed him to elaborate and submit to the Committee a new organizational plan of work for CTED, in conformity with paragraph 2 of resolution 1787 (2007). My delegation is satisfied that, in the new proposals of the Executive Director, the issue of appropriate technical assistance tailored to the needs of the recipient countries was considered a priority. The fight against terrorism is our joint responsibility, and only international solidarity and cooperation will enable us to deal with this scourge effectively. We also believe that visits to Member States should be better organized, more flexible and less burdensome.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): Our present debate within the framework of the renewal of the mandate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) of the Security Council. It provides my delegation with the opportunity to congratulate Mr. Mike Smith, not only on his briefing, but also on his assumption of the post of Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate, something we have not yet had 08-27612 an opportunity to do. Aware of the heavy burden of responsibility and the complexity of the task facing him, we would like to assure him of our full support.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“That would mean providing States with the answers to questions repeatedly asked in clarification requests. In our view, such a strategy would make it possible to raise States' awareness about effective sanctions implementation. As regards resolution 1803 (2008), adopted by the Security Council on 3 March 2008, we believe it is important that the Committee take into account the additional competences entrusted to it by that new resolution. We welcome the changes that the Committee plans to make to its guidelines to adapt them to the resolution.”
2008-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5853 (2008) · source