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1. “In a country facing internal conflict and violence, the elections were eloquent testimony to the capacity of the Iraqi forces to guarantee the security of the people and a reassuring omen for the upcoming legislative elections. The lack of any major incident during the entire electoral period is a clear indication that the Iraqis are gradually reasserting control over their country and their future. Another element to be taken into consideration in the general easing of tensions is the conclusion on 27 November 2008 of the bilateral security agreement between the United States and Iraq concerning the progressive withdrawal of United States forces and the transfer of authorities to the Iraqi Government.”

   2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source

2. “Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like to thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura for the report he has just given us of the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). I also thank the Permanent Representative of Iraq for the extremely valuable information he has conveyed to us. To begin with a very general observation, we are encouraged by the positive developments in the situation in Iraq, which were very well underscored in the presentations we have just heard. We note in particular the success of the democratic provincial elections held on 31 January 2009, which represent a first in Iraq's political life.”

   2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source

3. “At this important stage in the peacebuilding process in Sierra Leone, the international community and the Security Council must continue to remain committed to that country and to provide steadfast support to its Government, which bears the primary responsibility for the establishment of appropriate conditions for peacebuilding and sustainable development. For their part and in line with the means at their disposal, ECOWAS and the African Union will continue to support that country, which today, thanks to the will and political courage of its people and leaders, has been able to establish conditions for peace, reconciliation and socio-economic recovery.”

   2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

4. “It is essential to emphasize the importance of greater efficiency in the activities to support the people of Sierra Leone, as well as to ensure close cooperation between UNIPSIL, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Mano River Union and international partners and other United Nations missions in the region. Special attention must, in particular, be paid to supporting economic recovery programmes; strengthening the capacity of institutions responsible for security and combating drug trafficking and organized crime; implementing the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, in particular by providing ongoing support for the victim compensation programme; and supporting programmes on good governance and the strengthening of democratic institutions.”

   2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

5. “We hope that, as underscored in paragraph 62 of the report (S/2009/59) of the Secretary-General, the Joint Vision can bring together the political mandate of UNIPSIL with the activities of United Nations agencies, funds and programmes. We of course support the desire of Sierra Leone's officials to hold a special session of the Peacebuilding Commission and UNIPSIL with a View to mobilizing the necessary resources to support the Government's Agenda for Change and the Joint Vision of the United Nations Family for Sierra Leone.”

   2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

6. “The Peacebuilding Fund's support is especially welcome, for it has allowed, among other things, for the implementation of electoral assistance projects, the strengthening of the capacity of the police and armed forces and the provision of support for the judicial system. We call on the Fund to continue its support and urge all other financial partners to continue to provide support to the authorities of Sierra Leone, despite the international financial crisis. Against that backdrop, we welcome and support the establishment of the Agenda for Change and the Joint Vision of the United Nations Family for Sierra Leone. We endorse those two programmes, which aim at linking economic growth to sustainable human development.”

   2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

7. “In that connection, we welcome the holding of the second biannual review of the Peacebuilding Cooperation Framework for Sierra Leone, which took place in New York on 15 December 2008, and, in particular, the recommendations provided to the Government of Sierra Leone. We encourage the Government to continue to work closely with the Peacebuilding Commission, and we urge the Commission to support the implementation of the Agenda for Change. We must also continue to encourage all stakeholders to support the strengthening of political and economic governance and the rule of law, in particular the reform of the public, justice and security sectors.”

   2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

8. “The Agenda for Change developed by the Government explicitly recognizes that the ongoing scourge of corruption, the emergence of drug trafficking and the high level of unemployment among young people pose the principal risks to peace and stability. In that regard, we welcome the holding Mano River Union summit on 10 December 2008, which provided an opportunity for the heads of State of the Union to share their experiences with regard to security. With regard to peacebuilding, we have already acknowledged how much has been done, in particular in connection with the contributions of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL), the Peacebuilding Commission and bilateral and multilateral partners.”

   2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

9. “In that context, we cannot but welcome the establishment in October 2008 of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone, pursuant to Security Council resolution 1829 (2008), and its dynamic efforts, along with all other stakeholders, to support the peacebuilding efforts of the Government of Sierra Leone. Nevertheless, there are still many challenges to overcome, in particular with regard to the vulnerability of the socio-economic fabric, which has been exacerbated by the current international financial crisis. Those challenges also include the rise in the cost of basic goods, the level of unemployment among young people and the increase in drug trafficking and transnational organized crime.”

   2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

10. “We welcome first the positive evolution in the political and security situations in Sierra Leone, which have been marked not only by the commitment of the actors to engaging in constructive relations, but also by the evident resolve of the Government of Sierra Leone to promote true national reconciliation and ensure solid political and economic governance. The holding of peaceful and transparent local elections in July 2008 further confirmed that Vision and, above all, the country's determination to build genuine peace and security.”

    2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

11. “Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to thank you, Sir, for calling for this debate on the situation in Sierra Leone, and Mr. Michael von der Schulenberg and Ambassador Frank Majoor for their very comprehensive statements. We also welcome the presence here of our new colleague from Sierra Leone, Ambassador Shekou Touray, whose statement we greatly appreciated. In considering the prevailing situation in Sierra Leone and the information provided in the various briefings, we have no doubt that strenuous efforts have been made and that tangible progress has been achieved towards that country's recovery.”

    2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source

12. “At the same time, the Organization, first and foremost the Security Council, must continue to emphasize the prevention of conflict by strengthening mechanisms for early warning and rapid reaction. Above all, it must invest further in eradicating the underlying causes of conflict through coordinated, well-planned and coherent efforts. Only development and the full realization of people's potential, supported by effective preventive diplomacy, as required, will make it possible to ensure peace and to alleviate the situations of the already overburdened peacekeeping operations. In conclusion, allow me to express our great appreciation to peacekeepers, who, under extremely difficult conditions and at the risk of their lives, make an invaluable contribution to the establishment of a safer world.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

13. “The adoption of resolution 1863 (2009) was an important step that must be followed up as soon as possible, for in Somalia time is against those who are working towards peace and national reconciliation. We therefore urge the international community to support the efforts of the African Union, both in Somalia and elsewhere on the continent. We also appeal for greater support for the efforts of African subregional organizations, which are essential but often forgotten links in the chain of peace. The right to security and protection for which the United Nations is working requires that we accord the same attention to saving, comforting and helping people in dire situations or in places where there is need.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

14. “Being close to the protagonists in a conflict and to the reality on the ground, those organizations, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VII of the Charter, play an important and unique role in that regard. Unfortunately, the demands of some conflicts are such that regional arrangements do not yet have the necessary resources to meet the task. That reality is most in evidence, and the consequences most tragic, on the African continent, which, unfortunately, is where most of the world's areas of tension are found. Such is the case with the African Union Mission in Somalia, whose current configuration does not allow it to address the challenges of the conflict in that country.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

15. “For its part, my country, which has made contributing to the settlement of conflicts a major focus of its foreign policy, continues to honour its commitments in that regard. The planning process should not ignore the role of the host country, upon which the success of a peacekeeping mission sometimes depends. To that end, in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter, it is important to clearly bear in mind the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of States. Peacekeeping operations must be carried out both with the consent of the host country and in an impartial way. The contributions of subregional and regional organizations are crucial to the success of the operations deployed by the United Nations.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

16. “With regard to cooperation with Member States, it is important to improve relations between those who plan, coordinate and manage peacekeeping operations and the troop-contributing countries. The experience and specific knowledge of those countries can contribute to the planning process as well as to clarifying the decision-making process. It would therefore be useful to strengthen the system of three- way communication between troop-contributing countries, the Security Council and the Secretariat. As has been pointed out in the Council itself, the maintenance of international peace and security is both a shared and collective responsibility. Member States should therefore continue to support the Organization by deploying contingents and mobilizing the necessary resources of all kinds.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

17. “We must therefore decisively improve communication and coordination among the various bodies involved in the decision- making process, namely, the Fifth Committee, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, the Peacebuilding Commission, United Nations agencies and programmes and the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations. There has already been substantial progress with regard to the process of planning for integrated missions. It is important that that be strengthened by better coordination and unity of purpose with regard to efforts on the ground. The effectiveness of peacekeeping operations and the credibility of the United Nations also hinge on the policy of zero tolerance, which my delegation strongly supports.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

18. “In addition, they should also have the appropriate logistical capabilities and financing to enable them to be more effective on the ground. Along the same lines, it is essential to share best practices in order to enhance effectiveness. The slow pace of deployment in urgent situations is another area of concern. As recommended in the Brahimi report (S/2000/ 809), we should work to ensure that delays are reasonable. In that regard, the troubled deployment of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur provides us with a perfect illustration of the efforts that still need to be carried out. Effective coordination is one of the keys to the success of peacekeeping operations.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

19. “Thus, it has decided to incorporate in the field of action of peacekeeping operations such issues as humanitarian and human rights issues, electoral assistance, demining, disarmament, the demobilization and reintegration of fighters, the strengthening of cooperation with regional organizations, and so on. All of those are things that require, if not a new approach, a different way of dealing with peacekeeping operations, from the establishment or alteration of a mandate to the organization and coordination of participants on the ground. Various developments in countries in conflict have underscored the need to strengthen the capacity of peacekeeping operations by giving them mandates with clearly defined goals and command structures.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

20. “In a world in which crises are more complex than ever, where the resolution of conflicts often favours the use of the force and violence, ensuring international peace and security, as is done by the United Nations, is no easy task. It is all the more difficult when the soldiers of peace become potential targets of fighters or are themselves responsible for reprehensible acts. Most fortunately, and despite a few missteps, the Organization is discharging its mission fairly well. Moreover, it is tirelessly working to adapt to new paradigms of conflict.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

21. “Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, I, too, wish to tell my friend, Ambassador Francis Butagira, now that he is leaving us, how deeply we have appreciated his effective contributions to the work of the Security Council. I wish him all the best in his future duties. Mr. President, we would also like to thank you and the entire French delegation for your choice of this subject, which is most timely. We have no doubt that today's debate will contribute to enriching our thinking on one of the important activities of the United Nations - peacekeeping operations. We also would like to thank Mr. Le Roy, Ms. Malcorra and Mr. Annabi for their statements.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

22. “We therefore pay tribute to all those who, on all of the various battlefields around the world, have made this their vocation, sometimes at the cost of their lives. Without humanitarian personnel, many of the chaotic situations that we witness would be even more chaotic. Humanitarian staff must therefore be urgently provided with the most effective protection possible. This too is our collective responsibility.”

    2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source

23. “Furthermore, and in keeping with resolution 1325 (2000), there is an urgent and crucial need to strengthen the role of women in the prevention and peaceful settlement of conflicts as well as in post- conflict reconstruction efforts. Accordingly, we fully support the updating of the aide-memoire, which is a practical analytical and diagnostic instrument for addressing issues relating to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The most fundamental right of every human being is the right to live in dignity and security. No situation, not even war, can be used as an extenuating circumstance to call this right into question. States, parties to conflicts, the Security Council and the entire international community have an obligation to make the protection of civilians an absolute priority.”

    2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source

24. “The best guarantees that we can offer to civilians for their protection are peace, stability and security. In other words, we must work to prevent conflicts, in particular by eliminating their underlying causes and settling conflicts swiftly when they break out. Accordingly, we need to direct our efforts to the establishment of the rule of law, to strengthening democracy, good governance and respect for human rights and to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States. States must deal squarely with combating impunity by ensuring, in particular, the independence and effectiveness of their legal systems.”

    2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source

25. “We must reconcile the rights conferred on States by their sovereignty with the duty of the international community to react in an urgent and appropriate manner in cases of humanitarian disaster due to the inability of or refusal by a State to end that disaster. For its part, and because it is the primary guarantor of international peace and security, the Security Council must be at the core of this common action. With regard to peacekeeping operations, the Council must provide adequately defined mandates. Furthermore, in cooperation with the Secretariat, it must provide for appropriate training for the personnel of peacekeeping operations in the areas of human rights, humanitarian law and the rights of refugees, with the aim of zero tolerance for any kind of abuse of which they may be guilty.”

    2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source

26. “As the briefing of 8 January gave us occasion to recall, these groups are easy combat targets, in particular those who are most vulnerable, living in camps and in very precarious conditions. Ensuring the protection of civilian populations is primarily the responsibility of States and of parties to conflicts. They must fully shoulder their obligations under relevant national and international legal instruments. They must not only cease their reprehensible actions but also enable unconditional access to victims by humanitarian personnel. The international community must also shoulder its responsibilities by providing resources to assist civilian populations. That is why thinking about the responsibility to protect should become more profound in order to avoid repetition of tragedies that we have witnessed in the recent past.”

    2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source

27. “We still have occasion to regret the many violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in conflict zones, notwithstanding all of the legal instruments in force, in particular the Fourth Geneva Convention and the 1977 Additional Protocols. We are particularly alarmed that civilians are often deliberately targeted by combatants, who often subject them to the worst abuse, including intentional massacres, cruel and degrading treatment, rape, the blocking of humanitarian access and, not least, the enlistment of children in armed forces. These acts are intolerable and deeply reprehensible, since they imperil the most precious human asset - human dignity, the fact of being human. In this regard, the situation of refugees and displaced persons deserves the ongoing attention of the international community.”

    2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source

28. “Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which is a subject of great importance and whose consideration by the Council is all the more important in light of the tragedy currently unfolding in Gaza, unfortunately demonstrating once again that civilians are always the first victims of armed confrontation. I should also like to thank Mr. John Holmes for his briefing. The protection of civilians has several times been the subject of appeals and recommendations by the Security Council. Unfortunately, we must note that they have remained a dead letter.”

    2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source

29. “We would like once again to welcome the spirit of compromise and the sense of responsibility demonstrated by various parties, in particular the Group of Arab States. We hope that the resolution we have just adopted will contribute to the success of other initiatives under way, ultimately achieving a lasting political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. From that standpoint, we would like to express our support for and encouragement of the Secretary- General, who has proposed to visit the region next week.”

    2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source

30. “Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the Security Council's adoption of resolution 1860 (2009) regarding the present serious situation in the Middle East. The Council could not remain indifferent to the tragedy under way in Gaza, especially in the light of its mandate, but also of the serious humanitarian consequences. We believe that the Council should have acted earlier, but, as the expression goes, better late than never. That is why we joined the consensus, which reflects the will of the Security Council to contribute to putting an end to the suffering of the civilian population. We feel that the message could have been more clearly articulated, but we also know that the sense of urgency required compromise. Now, we need to do our utmost to ensure effective implementation of this important resolution.”

    2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source

31. “For its part, the Security Council needs to take action, and take it quickly, not only to help to put an end to the human and humanitarian tragedy under way, but also to avoid others in the future. We are prepared, along with all the other members of the Council, to provide our modest contribution to this.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

32. “The parties need to establish the minimum conditions for trust that will be necessary for building a solid and lasting basis for peace. In particular, we urge Israel to put an end to the settlements and the blockade of Gaza. At the same time, we call upon Hamas to end the rocket and mortar attacks against Israeli territories. Clearly, the settlement of the crisis in the Middle East, including the current crisis, is a collective and shared responsibility. The direct actors in the international community need to play their respective parts. We reiterate our full support for all negotiating efforts under way currently, particularly the most recent efforts undertaken by President Mubarak and President Sarkozy to bring about a rapid ceasefire and the restoration of calm.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

33. “We would like to commend the many and varied initiatives under way to bring about a settlement to the crisis. No effort or expression of goodwill is or will be superfluous in terms of contributing to putting an end to the tragedy unfolding before us. The results that we hope to achieve in the short term must be followed up and sustained by a firm commitment by all parties to undertake a search for the ways and means to bring about a lasting solution. To that end, we need to take into account the important gains already achieved on the path to peace, in particular the Arab Peace Initiative, the Quartet road map and the relevant Security Council resolutions. But it is, above all, up to the parties themselves to demonstrate greater political will, which requires that they fully comply with their commitments.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

34. “This is why my delegation calls for an immediate ceasefire, with a reliable monitoring mechanism, the opening of crossings to allow for humanitarian access, the rejection of the military option and the re-Iaunching of a political process that is credible and carried out in good faith. The urgency of the situation requires effective and rapid action by the Security Council. Everyone has acknowledged this. The Council owes as much to the Palestinian people, in particular the people in Gaza, who are under embargo and whose untold suffering challenges our conscience as human beings. It owes it to the Israeli people who have been victims of Hamas rocket attacks. It owes it to stability in the region and to international peace and security.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

35. “Whatever can be said in terms of the responsibilities of the various parties, we must acknowledge that recourse to force, whoever undertakes it and in whatever way it is used, cannot be the appropriate solution to any conflict, much less the current crisis. Quite the contrary, it has no other effect than to further worsen tensions. We are particularly distressed by the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which was already of great concern. As hostages to the situation, the civilian population is paying a very heavy toll for those confrontations.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

36. “We thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, in particular the serious crisis currently taking place in Gaza. We have greatly appreciated the presence here of the President of the Palestinian Authority in this debate. We also welcome the presence of the Secretary- General and of all the ministers and representatives here today. The unprecedented mobilization of the international community that we are witnessing unquestionably demonstrates the clear awareness that we all have of the seriousness of the situation and of the urgent need to find an appropriate and timely response to it. We are deeply concerned by the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas, which have worsened since Israel launched military ground operations in Gaza on 3 January.”

    2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source

37. “To that end, we urge all actors to resolve the underlying issues that oppose progress, in particular the threat posed by foreign and national armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. My delegation hopes that the recommendations that came out of the bilateral, regional and international initiatives that have already been undertaken may be supported and, if possible, upheld in the context of the new resolution that we have just adopted.”

    2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6055 (2008) · source

38. “Based on that same concern, my delegation this morning supported the resolution to extend MONUC's mandate, mindful that the provisions and measures contained in that resolution should be able to assist in resolving the problem, in particular in the area of civilian protection. But through it all, we must bear in mind that the question of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is first of all a political one, which needs to be resolved through political negotiations. It is therefore crucial that the States in the region, in particular the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, intensify, as a matter of priority, their efforts to implement the commitments that they have undertaken under the Nairobi Communique.”

    2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6055 (2008) · source

39. “Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to offer a few words of welcome to the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Belgium and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well to welcome the presence among us today of our colleague from Rwanda. Unfortunately, like the picture that was painted at our last meeting on in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the situation in that country remains pessimistic. Mindful of the risks of further deterioration in the situation, my delegation supported resolution 1843 (2008), aimed at strengthening the capacity of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC) to carry out its mission to protect civilian populations.”

    2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6055 (2008) · source

40. “We very much hope that the same political will that inspires us today with regard to suppressing maritime piracy may support our action in resolving the whole Somali issue.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

41. “We owe it to the Somali people, hostage to the situation and primary victims of the war. Since the signing of the Djibouti Agreement on 19 August 2008, and as stressed in the report of the Secretary-General of 17 November 2008 (S/2008/709), despite the ups and downs inherent in the coexistence of parties of often conflicting views, there is no doubt that the Somalis themselves are now committed to emerging from the crisis. In conclusion, Burkina Faso reiterates its strong condemnation of the criminal activities of the pirates off the coast of Somalia and supports the general mobilization of the international community to find the most appropriate solution. Solving the crisis in Somalia is a test for the United Nations in general and for the Security Council in particular.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

42. “We would like to recall that in its resolutions 1772 (2007) and 1814 (2008) and in its presidential statement of 19 December 2007 (S/PRST/2007/49), the Security Council called on the Secretary-General to consult with the African Union with regard to additional support and to continue to develop the existing plans for the possible deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping mission that would take over from AMISOM. In that regard, we urge the Security Council to fully shoulder its responsibility to help Somalia, a Member State of the United Nations that has been suffering from a devastating civil war for over 10 years. No one today can reasonably question the difficulties in security and political terms, but that is precisely what justifies a resolute international commitment.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

43. “Thus, we need to save AMISOM. by strengthening it, but also work towards the subsequent deployment of a peacekeeping force in Somalia, as the United States delegation suggested. AMISOM. is an invaluable tool, the pillar upon which the United Nations can build a future international presence in Somalia. But in order to do so, it must enjoy the financial and logistical support that it needs, so that it can first remain on the ground and then discharge its mandate and effectively support the implementation of the Djibouti Agreement. Burkina Faso reiterates the need for a positive response to the request of the African Union to strengthen AMISOM.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

44. “Unfortunately, despite its unwavering commitment and the loss of several soldiers, the lack of human and logistical resources have severely limited AMISOM. If the prevailing situation persists, there is a real and serious danger that the Mission could be forced to withdraw from the country, as certain sorry indications to that effect have suggested for some time. While no one can predict all of the consequences of such a development, we can be certain that they would be deeply tragic for Somalia, the region as a whole and the entire international community. A withdrawal by AMISOM. would certainly lead to the further deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation and leave the field free to the forces of chaos. That would sound the death knell for the current political process and ring in a new state of lawlessness in Somalia.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

45. “Thus, no effort to combat piracy can succeed unless it addresses the tragedy of Somalia as a whole. Aware of that truth, the African Union, having closely followed the situation in Somalia, has launched numerous initiatives to support Somali efforts to move towards peace and reconciliation and to mobilize the international community. Thus was established the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), giving effect to Africa's resolve to assume its responsibilities to help settle the problem of Somalia. Since its establishment, AMISOM has worked tirelessly in extremely difficult circumstances to discharge its mandate. My delegation takes this opportunity once again to congratulate and thank Uganda and Burundi for their invaluable contributions to AMISOM. and all States and organizations that have supported it.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

46. “During the first half of 2008, the International Maritime Organization had already reported an almost 70 per cent increase over all of last year in acts of piracy along the Somali coast. The scope of the piracy and armed robbery at sea and its increasingly sophisticated methods require the international community to act. Having supported resolutions 1816 (2008), 1838 (2008) and 1846 (2008), my delegation voted in favour of resolution 1851 (2008) today. However, while recalling that the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea must remain the legal framework for combating piracy in general, we sincerely believe that the increase in the number of attacks is primarily the result of the ongoing deterioration of the overall situation in Somalia.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

47. “Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso) (spoke in French): At the outset, I welcome the participation in our debate of the ministers present with us today and the Secretary-General. At a time when the international community is striving to reach agreement on the best way to address the political challenges and the various manifestations of armed violence to which Somalia has been subject since 1991, the emergence of the criminal enterprise of maritime piracy has further complicated the situation. That is why we must all work together to eliminate that new scourge as soon as possible. My delegation therefore thanks the United States and Croatian delegations for their initiative to call this meeting on piracy in Somalia.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

48. “Given the purpose of the present debate, which is to press negotiations begun in Annapolis in order to make them irreversible, we support the draft resolution that has been put to us to that end.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source

49. “The Security Council itself has an important part to play, and it must play it fully. First of all, it must take all the steps that it can under the Charter in order to ensure that its resolutions on the matter are implemented. The vision of a State of Palestine living side by side with Israel in complete peace and security is not utopian, nor is it a negation of Israeli security. Rather, it would ensure a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. Burkina Faso believes in this idea quite sincerely and would urge the parties and all the actors concerned to work to achieve this legitimate goal. In Annapolis, great hope was born on the road to settling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, because we and the parties are aware that the Annapolis process is one of the best opportunities to date to resolve the dispute.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source

50. “For all those reasons, my delegation supports the Security Council's initiative to send a message of encouragement and support to the parties that calls on them to keep alive and well the spirit of the Annapolis peace process by working to establish a State of Palestine side by side and at peace with Israel. To that end, we urge the parties to continue their frank dialogue and to make bold concessions in order to settle pending issues. They must also strengthen confidence-building measures and continue to respect the truce between Hamas and Israel. All initiatives, including those of the Quartet, to help the parties to overcome their differences, should be encouraged, in particular those aimed at strengthening Palestinian unity and providing assistance to Palestinian refugees.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source