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Kane

lines on the record: 86
first: 2006-01-31
most recent: 2011-02-09
sittings or episodes: 6
sources: un-security-council

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“The Israeli cabinet agreed that the Palestinian Authority would bear full responsibility for 06-41366 any harm to Corporal Shalit and approved recommendations to prepare and deploy Israeli forces for urgent military action. International efforts to secure the peaceful release of the soldier, especially by Egypt and reportedly by France and Jordan, have been continuous. The Secretary-General has been in frequent touch with parties in the region, including Prime Minister Olmert, President Abbas and President Al-Assad of Syria. He is also consulting individually with his Quartet partners. The Israeli military operation to obtain the release of Corporal Shalit began just after midnight on 28 June. The operations began with the destruction by F-l6 aircraft of two bridges in central Gaza.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“Three Palestinian militant groups - the Nasser Salah el-Din Troops of the Popular Resistance Committees; the Izz el-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the Hamas military wing; and the newly formed Islamic Army - issued a statement confirming that they had conducted the operation and were holding the soldier. They subsequently stated that he would not be released and that information on his state of health would not be provided before Israel releases all Palestinian female and under-age detainees. The Palestinian Authority spokesman called upon those who abducted the Israeli soldier to guarantee his safety. President Abbas called for the release of the soldier. He met with Prime Minister Haniyeh and contacted international counterparts. Prime Minister Olmert ruled out negotiations over any exchange of prisoners.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“Ms. Kane: At approximately 5 o'clock in the morning on Sunday 25 June, eight Palestinian militants left the southern Gaza Strip via a tunnel and infiltrated an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) base near the Kerem Shalom Kibbutz. The militants fired several anti-tank rockets into the IDF base and a gun battle took place. Corporal Gilad Shalit, an IDF soldier also holding French nationality, was taken hostage and is now being held by militants in Gaza. Two IDF soldiers were killed and a further three wounded. Two Palestinian militants were killed in the operation.”
2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source
“That successful political transition, however, has been accompanied by continued instability, violence and gross violations of fundamental human rights by all sides. While it may be understandable that, due to their transitory character, previous Governments were unable to take some of the hard decisions required to address the urgent needs of the Iraqi people, the establishment of a constitutionally elected Government for a full four-year term offers new hope. 06-3890] Throughout their long history, the people of Iraq have demonstrated that they have all the necessary human, financial and natural capital to succeed. The key to success remains finding lasting inclusive political solutions to Iraq's most pressing challenges within an overall framework of national reconciliation.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“In conclusion, with the establishment of the first constitutionally elected Government, Iraq's political transition, set forth in the Transitional Administrative Law endorsed by resolution 1546 (2004), has been completed. Over the past three years, Iraq's transition has moved successfully from the Governing Council to the Interim Government and the Transitional Government. That culminated, in December 2005, in Iraq's first elections for a constitutionally elected Government. During that process the Iraqi people showed great courage in participating in two elections and one constitutional referendum, under very difficult circumstances. These are important accomplishments that have laid the foundations for Iraq's democratic future, which need to be sustained with the full support of the international community.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“We are also grateful to all other Member States that, in a variety of roles, support the work of the United Nations in Iraq from its bases inside the country, as well as in Jordan and Kuwait. The United Nations remains fully committed, circumstances permitting, to implement its mandate under resolution 1546 (2004). Special Representative Qazi and his team stand ready to render their good offices and provide political facilitation to the new Government, with a View to promoting dialogue and national reconciliation. In addition, we intend to strengthen our activities in other key areas of our mandate, particularly concerning reconstruction and development. We look forward to a comprehensive and sustained dialogue with the new Government to explore how we can best fulfil our mandate within the prevailing circumstances.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“As noted in the Secretary-General's report, the Organization's presence and ability to operate effectively in Iraq remain severely constrained by the security environment. To provide United Nations staff with the best security possible, and therefore continue to maintain a presence in Iraq, a number of mitigating and protective measures are in place. The development of an integrated long-term United Nations complex in Baghdad has continued, and new premises in Erbil and Basra have now been completed. For the foreseeable future, the United Nations will continue to rely on the Multinational Force for static and movement protection. 06-3890] With respect to dedicated air assets, we very much welcome the decision by Denmark to offer UNAMI a dedicated aircraft, and look forward to discussions on the implementation arrangements of that offer.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“In addition to fulfilling existing pledges and increasing the levels of debt forgiveness, support for reconstruction and foreign investment and an Iraqi-led framework for mobilizing new and additional international assistance for Iraq that has the broadest possible support from the international community should be considered as a matter of priority. For its part, UNAMI and the country team have continued to support the new Government in establishing effective, transparent and accountable public institutions, providing access to basic services and restoring public infrastructure. UNAMI has also maintained its leading role in donor coordination. We look forward to discussing our future support role in this area in the context of the priorities of the new national development strategy.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“Such a forum could serve to encourage dialogue and consensus among different Iraqi political groups and thus contribute to national reconciliation. Special Representative Qazi and UNAMI are working closely with the League of Arab States on the preparations for that conference - now scheduled for August - in follow-up to the November 2005 Cairo conference. Thorough preparations ensuring broadly and truly representative Iraqi participation and effective follow-up will be an important element for the success of the conference. At the international level, there is now an opportunity to build a deeper consensus in support of Iraq's transition, including in the Security Council.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“The United Nations hopes that the new parliament will address this issue as a matter of priority and remain fully committed to providing continued assistance through UNAMI's Office of Constitutional Support in Baghdad. The new parliament will also be required to form specialized committees on important issues such as the adoption of an electoral law and the establishment of a new independent high electoral commission. These will be fundamental steps for ensuring effective preparations for future electoral events, such as the planned governorate council and municipal elections. UNAMI also stands ready to continue its support role in this important area. At the regional level, the League of Arab States is planning to convene a conference on Iraqi national accord.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“The first is an inclusive political process that is responsive to the needs of all Iraqi constituencies. The second is the political will by all Iraqi leaders to work towards this end, and the third element is effective mechanisms to promote dialogue and consensus-building. The review of the constitution that was agreed upon last year by Iraq's political leaders could be an effective vehicle for advancing the process of national reconciliation, including for reaching a national consensus on a strong framework for the Iraqi State. The constitution provides for the early establishment of a constitutional review committee of the new parliament.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“At the national level, it is not just the responsibility of the Government, but of all Iraqi political, social and religious leaders to eschew the politics of sectarianism, hatred and violence, in which everybody ultimately stands to lose, and instead embrace dialogue, compromise and intercommunal harmony in the larger national interest, in which all stand to gain. Through their increasing active participation in Iraq's democratic process, the vast majority of Iraqis have demonstrated time and again that, despite severe provocations, they reject the politics of extremism pursued by a few and are determined to resolve their differences peacefully. This demonstrates that Iraq has a strong foundation for national reconciliation. Three main elements are needed to succeed.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“While we welcome the announcement by the new Government to release 2,500 detainees - on 7 June an initial group of approximately 600 detainees was released - more needs to be done to find constructive solutions to this issue, including the release of the investigation into the illegal detention centre of Al-Jadiriya and of other investigations carried out by the Government on this issue. 3 In addition to security measures, the new Government will have to take broader measures with the ultimate aim of promoting national reconciliation. Although the new Government bears primary responsibility in this regard, regional countries and the wider international community can play an important role in support of its efforts. The following steps at the national, regional and international level might be considered.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, the United Nations hopes that the new Government will make it a priority to set a robust human rights agenda that addresses both past and current human rights violations and includes the establishment of an independent national human rights commission and a centre for missing and disappeared persons. A robust human rights protection mechanism must include investigating all allegations of human rights violations and bringing perpetrators to justice in order to prevent the development of a culture of impunity. In this context, the United Nations remains concerned about the large number of detainees held in detention centres country-wide without investigation or criminal charges.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“A determined effort is also needed to control militias and other unauthorized armed forces with a View to re- establishing a State monopoly on weapons. The United Nations welcomes Prime Minister Al-Maliki's expressed commitment to this issue. In addition, in tackling violence, both the Iraqi security forces and the Multinational Force have a particular responsibility to act in full accordance with international human rights and humanitarian law. Notwithstanding their efforts to address Iraq's security challenges, the United Nations is deeply concerned about reported violations of those standards and urges the Iraqi security forces, as well as the Multinational Force to ensure full, transparent and effective investigations of all such incidents to prevent their recurrence.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“A promised review of anti-terror and de- Baathification legislation will help to shape a more conducive environment for national reconciliation. However, achieving positive results in all these areas will require time. At the outset, the effectiveness of the new Government will largely be defined by its 06-3890] ability to inspire the confidence of the Iraqi people by taking immediate measures to improve security. First and foremost, this will require the new Government to gradually take full ownership of its national affairs, including in the vital area of security, assisted, as necessary, by the international community. Efforts by the Multinational Force to speed up the training and equipping of the Iraqi security forces remain indispensable in this regard.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“Since late February more than 100,000 people have been displaced, adding up to a total of approximately 1.3 million internally displaced persons country-wide. It is encouraging that immediately upon taking office Prime Minister Al-Maliki expressed his commitment to improve the security situation and promote national reconciliation as his key priorities. His new Government must now be empowered to enable it to heal political and social divisions through dialogue and confidence-building, to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law and to improve the living conditions for all Iraqis. This approach offers the best prospects for ensuring that the political process impacts positively on the security situation.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“The Secretary-General's report emphasizes that March 2006 was the fourth most deadly month since May 2003, with twice as many Iraqis killed as in December 2005. In Baghdad, the Medico-Legal Institute recently confirmed that more than 6,000 bodies were received in the first five months of 2006 alone. These are indeed gruesome figures. Targeted assassinations, including attacks against prominent politicians and their relatives, intimidation, threats and kidnappings appear to be aimed directly at provoking sectarian strife, lawlessness and ungovernability, as well as a general atmosphere of fear and the loss of public trust in the authorities. This violence has led to an increase in internal displacement.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“It appears that intercommunal violence and criminal activities have compounded insurgent violence as threats to 06-3890] national security and stability. Among the most affected provinces were Baghdad, Ninewa, Salahuddin, Anbar and, more recently, Diyala and Basra. In Basra, the Government declared a month-long state of emergency on 31 May and reinforced its security presence. Ta'mim - mostly the city of Kirkuk - also witnessed a growing number of violent incidents. While the United Nations does not have precise information about the numbers and breakdown of the victims and perpetrators of violence, UNAMI concluded in its latest bimonthly human rights report that "hundreds of civilians are reported killed or wounded weekly, including women and children, as targeted or unintended victims of violent attacks".”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“Differences of View within and among the political blocs delayed three ministerial appointments. Following further negotiations, this process was completed on 8 June with the confirmation of the Ministers of Defence, Interior and National Security. Through this process, Iraq's political leaders have shown that they can rise to the challenge of dialogue and compromise with a view to forming an inclusive and democratic Government, despite difficult overall circumstances. This is all the more remarkable given the serious deterioration of the security situation following the Samarra bombing in February 2006. Of particular concern is the mounting loss of civilian life as a result of insecurity, high levels of violence and a breakdown in law and order.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“Ms. Kane: The report of the Secretary-General before the Council details the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) from 8 March to 2 June 2006, based on its mandate under resolution 1546 (2004). I am pleased to brief the Council today on the activities of UNAMI under the leadership of the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr. Ashraf Jehangir Qazi. During the past months, the Government formation process was at the centre of political attention in Iraq. Following the election for a new parliament on 15 December 2005, Iraq's political leaders engaged in a period of extensive and complex negotiations, which culminated on 20 May in the formation of the first constitutionally elected Government led by Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5463 (2006) · source
“As the Quartet reiterated last night, we must remain committed to the principles outlined in the road map and to a just, comprehensive and lasting settlement to the Arab-Israeli conflict based on Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). The United Nations, through the Quartet and in close consultation with key regional actors, will continue to work tirelessly for that goal.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“The aim of the visit was to discuss with the Lebanese authorities the nature and scope of the international assistance needed for the establishment of a tribunal of an international character in keeping with the Council mandate to the Secretary-General in resolution 1644 (2005). The meetings were constructive and fruitful, and Mr. Michel believes that there is a broad basis of support for the establishment of a tribunal of an international character. He expressed to the authorities his great appreciation for the positive atmosphere of the discussions and was encouraged by the general commitment demonstrated to move ahead. In the following days and weeks, the United Nations will continue to work closely with the Lebanese authorities on the matter. Let me now conclude.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“Positive moves have also been made towards initiating a national dialogue, the necessity of which has been accepted by all. On 19 January, the new Commissioner of the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission (UNIIIC), Mr. Serge Brammertz, arrived in Lebanon to take up his new position. In accordance with Security Council resolution 1644 (2005), Mr. Brammertz will extend the Commission's technical assistance to the Lebanese authorities with regard to their investigations into the terrorist attacks that have taken place since 1 October 2004. Mr. Nicolas Michel, Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, visited Beirut on 26 and 27 January 2006.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“Four Katyusha rockets were fired from Lebanon, of which three landed in the Galilee on 27 December, causing heavy property damage to one Kiryat Shmona apartment building. Israel reacted with restraint. There have been 17 Israeli air violations of the Blue Line since the last briefing. Lebanon has not reacted to any of those violations. In addition to UNIFIL's efforts on the ground, the Special Coordinator and the Personal Representative of the Secretary-General for Lebanon have continued consultations in order to explore ways to reduce tension along the Blue Line. Prime Minister Siniora has continued to bolster his efforts aimed at securing national unity. Discussions are taking place between various Lebanese parties to resolve the current differences among them.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“The resisting of eviction notices by eight settler families living in the wholesalers' market in Hebron led the Israeli Defence Forces to declare the Jewish Quarter of Hebron a closed military zone on 16 January. That declaration was lifted three days later, after the settlers promised to maintain order. The security forces announced that the evacuation of the wholesale market in Hebron and the Amona settlement outpost would be deferred until after the Palestinian election. I should like now to turn to Lebanon. In view of the recent report and briefing to the Council on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), I will not go into details of the situation along the Blue Line.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“Earlier this month, the Israeli Defence Minister ordered that work be resumed on three sections of the barrier in Jerusalem, which had earlier been frozen following an order of the Israeli High Court of Justice. In addition, retroactive permits were issued for the construction of the Modi'in Illit settlement neighbourhood of Matityahu East, which is being built on land belonging to the Palestinian village of Bil'in. At yesterday's meeting, the Quartet reiterated its view that settlement expansion must stop and its concerns about the route of the barrier. It also took note of Acting Prime Minister Olmert's recent statements that Israel will continue the process of removing unauthorized outposts.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“Those events underlined the need for the Palestinian Authority to ensure law and order and take action against terrorism, as reiterated by the Quartet last night. The events included kidnappings, attacks on official buildings and installations, breaches of the border between Gaza and Egypt, Qassam rocket fire into southern Israel and suicide bombings for which Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility. Israel responded to terror attacks and the firing of rockets by tightening the closure regime, launching air strikes on areas in the Gaza Strip, conducting lethal ground operations in the West Bank and carrying out targeted killings. Barrier construction and land- levelling in occupied Palestinian territory continued in the reporting period, despite the ruling of the International Court of Justice.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“First, the Quartet expressed its concern about the fiscal situation of the Palestinian Authority and urged measures to facilitate the work of the caretaker Government to stabilize public finances, taking into consideration established fiscal- accountability reform benchmarks. Secondly, the Quartet concluded that it was inevitable that future assistance to any new Government would be reviewed by donors against that Government's commitment to the principles of non-violence, recognition of Israel and acceptance of previous agreements and obligations, including the road map. Let me turn now to other issues. While the Palestinian Authority security forces helped to maintain order during the recent elections, there were numerous and varied serious security incidents during the reporting period, many in or emanating from the Gaza Strip.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“It welcomed President Abbas's affirmation that the Palestinian Authority is committed to the road map, previous agreements and obligations between the parties, and a negotiated two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Quartet expressed the view that all members of a future Palestinian Government must be committed to non-violence, recognition of Israel and acceptance of previous agreements and obligations, including the road map. Mindful of the needs of the Palestinian people, the Quartet discussed the issue of assistance to the Palestinian Authority.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“Last night, the Secretary-General met with his Quartet colleagues in London to discuss the political situation in the aftermath of the election, to address the urgent crisis of Palestinian finances and to consider the way forward on security-sector performance and reform. The Quartet was briefed by Quartet Special Envoy James Wolfensohn and United States Security Coordinator Keith Dayton. Former United States President Jimmy Carter also shared his impressions after having headed the recent electoral observer mission. The Quartet congratulated the Palestinian people on an electoral process that was free, fair and secure.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“Referring to the obligations and responsibilities that will fall on it, the President cited "Palestinian-Israeli agreements starting with the Oslo Accords and the Arab Summit resolutions and ending with the resolutions that have been agreed upon by the international community, in particular the road map as the sole framework that is being posed now for implementation". Hamas leaders have expressed their wish to explore a Government in which Change and Reform works with other groups that represent the Palestinian people. Consultations on the formation of a Government are continuing. Let me turn now to the Quartet meeting in London.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“The Secretary-General, who had issued a personal message of support to the Palestinian people prior to the election, telephoned Palestinian Authority President Abbas to congratulate him and the Palestinian people on this important milestone in the building of Palestinian democratic institutions. In accordance with the official results announced by the Central Elections Commission, the Change and Reform list of Hamas won a majority consisting of 74 seats. The Fatah list won 45 seats, with the remaining 13 seats going to smaller parties and independents. President Abbas indicated that he would immediately begin consultations on the establishment of a new Government.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“The election was observed by approximately 20,000 national observers and 1,000 international observers, including missions from the European Union, the National Democratic Institute and the Carter Center, and Canada. Overall, the observers concluded that the campaign took place in a relatively calm atmosphere, with an absence of provocative rhetoric. Israeli authorities generally eased travel through checkpoints to facilitate freedom of movement on election day, although candidates, campaign workers and election workers were at times unable to move satisfactorily through checkpoints during the campaign period.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“Vice-Prime Minister Ehud Olmert immediately took over as Acting Prime Minister, and was subsequently confirmed by the Knesset to that position on 16 January. Mr. Olmert has stated Israel's commitment to a resolution of the conflict in accordance with the road map, while leaving open the possibility of further unilateral measures in the West Bank. I should like now to turn to Palestinian political developments. On 25 January, Palestinian Legislative Council elections were held throughout Gaza and the West Bank - including in East Jerusalem, after the Israeli Cabinet agreed to allow 6,300 of the approximately 120,000 eligible voters to vote in six post offices, consistent with the precedents set by the Oslo Accords and the 1996 and 2005 elections. Overall, 77 per cent of registered voters cast their votes for a new legislature.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“Ms. Kane: There have been dramatic developments in both Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory this past month, including the serious illness of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the victory, just a few days ago, of the Change and Reform list of Hamas in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections. The Quartet principals met last night in London. A new Palestinian Government has not yet been formed. In these circumstances, I am sure that the Council will understand if I confine myself to remarks that are brief and factual. Let me turn first to Israeli political developments. Prime Minister Sharon suffered a significant stroke on 4 January. He remains in an extremely serious but stable condition in hospital in Jerusalem. The Secretary-General continues to hope for his recovery.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source