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Khalilzad

lines on the record: 562
first: 2007-05-02
most recent: 2009-01-16
sittings or episodes: 74
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“I would like to welcome Mr. Lamberto Zannier, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo, to the Council. Mr. Zannier is well qualified to assume this role, and the United States is confident in his ability to consolidate the considerable achievements of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in preserving peace and stability in Kosovo. Mr. Zannier's role is different from that of his predecessors. His task is more limited: to implement the reconfiguration of UNMIK in accordance with the order of the Secretary-General, rather than to administer Kosovo. Facilitating the reconfiguration is a different, but significant mission. Listening to his briefing, I understand that he appreciates that vital change.”
2008-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5944 (2008) · source
“With responsible, coordinated and effective support from the international community, we can help the parties secure the peace that has eluded them for so long. The United States stands ready to do its part towards that goal.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“We also call on outside parties to cease arming illegal militias in Lebanon. As part of the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), we welcome the Secretary-General's intention to strengthen the diplomatic process aimed at dealing with the issue of the Shaba'a farms, and urge him to engage directly with Israel, Lebanon and Syria on that issue. We also strongly support the work of the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission and look forward to the establishment of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. In conclusion, although much remains to be done to achieve our common goal of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East, one can take heart that we are moving in the right direction.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“We commend the assistance provided to the Palestinian Authority by many European partners, as well as by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria and Kuwait, and urge others to increase their commitments. We also support efforts to meet the humanitarian needs of Gazans, including a steady and sufficient supply of fuel to Gaza, and the immediate resumption of United Nations and other donor projects there. Turning to Lebanon, the international community must continue to work towards the full implementation of resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1701 (2006) and the Doha agreement in order to safeguard Lebanon's independence and security. We must also continue to strongly support the efforts of the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security Forces to restore calm and support the legitimate Government of Lebanon.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“For example, when the Quartet meets again in September at the General Assembly, it will consider, after further consultation with the parties, the timing and agenda of an international meeting in Moscow to lend support to the process launched in Annapolis. The Quartet is playing a key role in supporting the efforts of the parties through coordinated international engagement and should continue its work in that regard. On the financial front, we urge the international community, especially regional partners, to increase their efforts to support the Palestinian Authority. The United States has delivered on much of our $555 million pledge made in Paris last December to help meet Palestinian humanitarian needs, including $150 million in direct budgetary support.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“Settlement activity is having a negative effect on the atmosphere for negotiations and has the potential to harm those negotiations going forward. With regard to the challenges in Lebanon, events in early May demonstrated yet again the serious threat posed by armed militias outside the control of the State. We remain concerned about persistent reports of breaches of the arms embargo, and we are particularly disturbed by statements by Hizbollah that it has rebuilt its military capacity since the 2006 war. The international community has a role in supporting the efforts of the parties to reach a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“Today, several civilians were injured in Jerusalem when a Palestinian construction worker rammed his truck into a bus and three passenger cars in a reminder of the deadly attack that took place earlier in July. We condemn all attacks targeting civilians and call for them to end permanently. We also call for a restoration of the lawful Palestinian Authority in Gaza. The Palestinian Authority is in a dire situation financially and will face a budget deficit of over $750 million in 2008 if additional budget support is not provided, which could impair its ability to deliver much-needed services to the Palestinian people. We also reiterate our deep concern at continuing Israeli settlement activity. We call on Israel to freeze settlement activity and to dismantle outposts erected since March 2001, consistent with its road map obligations.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“We also support the Egyptian efforts to restore calm to Gaza and southern Israel, and call on all parties to adhere to the period of calm that began on 19 June. Like our partners in the Quartet, we welcome the announcement of indirect talks between Israel and Syria, under the auspices of Turkey, and hope that progress is made in that direction. Turning to the situation in Lebanon, we welcome the Doha agreement, which led to the election of Michel Sleiman as President, and the recent formation of a national unity Government. We also welcome the recent announcement in Paris that Syria and Lebanon have agreed to exchange diplomatic missions. Despite the progress of the past few months, we continue to confront significant challenges on the path to peace. The security situation remains tense.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“We welcome our European partners' strong support for the process, as demonstrated at the recent Paris Summit for the 08-4326] Mediterranean, and look forward to continued international cooperation, working through the Quartet in support of dialogue between the parties. We are also working hard to support the parties' efforts to improve security for Palestinians and Israelis and humanitarian conditions for the Palestinians. United States-trained police officers have deployed to Jenin, in coordination with Israeli authorities, and are working to uphold law and order and crack down on terrorism. We applaud their efforts to restore order and confiscate illicit weapons in difficult circumstances.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“In terms of the positive developments of the past few months, we welcome the progress that the Israelis and Palestinians continue to make in their bilateral negotiations, addressing all the core issues between them. Achieving a peaceful two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a key priority for the United States, and we remain committed to achieving a peace agreement before the end of the year. Since the parties have rightly maintained the confidentiality of their discussions, progress towards that goal may not always be visible, but we must not mistake that for lack of progress.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“I would like first to pay tribute to my friend, Ambassador Dan Gillerman, as he prepares to leave New York after nearly six years as Israel's Permanent Representative. Ambassador Gillerman has distinguished himself by his diplomacy, his eloquence, his warmth and his wit. We wish him well. We also welcome the participation of the representative of Palestine. We last met in a public setting to discuss the Middle East at the end of March, nearly four months ago, and much has happened since that time to raise hopes for progress in that troubled region. In this debate today, I believe it is important to outline the progress that has been achieved, identify the challenges that remain and focus on how the international community can help the parties to achieve the goal of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“The United States remains committed to using the tools available, including regular monitoring and reporting, the deployment of child protection advisors in United Nations peacekeeping operations and political missions as appropriate, public condemnation, targeted measures against violators, and support for reintegration efforts to deal with that tragedy. We are counting on Viet Nam's support.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“If we are serious about addressing the problem, we have to come together and use the tools that are available expeditiously. Unfortunately, some members talk the talk, but do not walk the walk. When it comes to doing things, they oppose effective and timely action. The time has come to move forward in an expeditious fashion, focusing on the violators. Offenders need to know that the Security Council will take action and utilize the tools of targeted measures, and that there is no impunity for crimes committed against children. Finally, we thank the Vietnamese delegation and you, Sir, for hosting this meeting on such an important topic. The recruitment, use and targeting of children in armed conflict are intolerable.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“For example, the Secretary- General's annual report on children and armed conflict indicates that 60 per cent of the cases recorded in the northern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo involved victims between the ages of 11 and 17. Given the problems of children and armed conflict, what more should be done? Currently, the unlawful recruitment and use of child soldiers are the only criteria available to the Secretary-General to bring State and non-State actors to the attention of the Security Council Working Group. It is time to review our trigger list and see whether we should include sexual violence as well. Although the Working Group of the Security Council has taken steps forward, its processes for decision-making sometimes take too long and need to be more efficient and effective.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“It often means abduction, threats and punishment, and forcing children to commit horrific acts of murder and mutilation. Besides recruitment, there are other atrocities committed against children. For example, in Afghanistan, the Taliban and insurgents have engaged in systematic attacks on schoolchildren and school buildings, including a number of killings and bombings, in a deliberate attempt to intimidate and prevent girls from accessing education, thereby stealing their futures. The Taliban has also used children as human shields and to carry out suicide attacks. Another deplorable act committed against children is the targeting of girls, and not seldom boys, as victims of sexual violence, including rape, during conflict situations.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“For example, in Burma, the military and non-State armed groups continue to recruit and use children as soldiers, some as young as lO-years old, and arrest children for desertion. In Sri Lanka, the Tamil Tigers and a Government-supported paramilitary group called the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) also continue to use child soldiers. While we welcome the initial release of 39 child soldiers by the TMVP, more must be done to ensure the release of the rest. In the Darfur region of the Sudan, there is ongoing recruitment and use of child soldiers both by Government soldiers, such as the Janjaweed militia, and by various armed rebels, and there is ongoing recruitment of children from refugee and internally displaced persons camps on both sides of the Chad- Sudan border. "Recruitment" is a gentle term.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“In particular, it is encouraging that members of the Council have demonstrated their interest in addressing the subject by meeting regularly in the Working Group and working hard to build consensus on country-specific situations. We also welcome the efforts of Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, to highlight and document the problem. Her country visits have led to increased dialogue and cooperation among United Nations partners to bring about more effective protection for children affected by conflicts. All those efforts have made a difference. However, despite our current efforts, the abhorrent practice of recruiting and using child soldiers persists in many countries.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“The United States welcomes the opportunity to shine the spotlight at this open debate of the Security Council on one of the true evils of our time - the forcible recruitment, use and targeting of children in armed conflict. That brutal and debilitating practice can destabilize societies, perpetuate the cycle of violence, and rob innocent victims of their childhoods and their futures. We have an obligation and a vital role in helping to protect the most vulnerable members of conflict-ridden societies, especially children. Three years ago, we adopted resolution 1612 (2005) to address the issue. We appreciate the commitment and efforts of the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict under the leadership of its French Chair and its staff to make progress on that issue.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“Mugabe's bellicose rhetoric. For example, Mugabe's spokesman, George Charamba, said of those drawing attention to the flaws in the post-29-March electoral process, "They can go hang. They can go and hang a thousand times". That is an irresponsible response and shows the regime's contempt for the people of Zimbabwe as well as for the international community. Although this draft resolution was not adopted, we will continue to work with all Security Council delegations to monitor closely the situation in Zimbabwe and to urge the Secretary-General to appoint a special representative to support the negotiation process between the political parties in Zimbabwe and to report to the Council on the political, humanitarian, human rights and security situation in Zimbabwe.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“The Mugabe regime and the representatives from the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) had a preliminary meeting in South Africa the other day, in which the MDC laid down conditions for substantive negotiations. But these are not yet under way. Finally, this draft resolution would have supported regional and international mediation efforts, not undercut them. This draft resolution would have empowered regional and international mediators by giving Mr. Mugabe an incentive to negotiate seriously. The surest way for Mr. Mugabe to have avoided a sanctions resolution would have been to have acted immediately to end the violence and start serious negotiations with the opposition. He had a week since our introduction of this draft resolution to act. Unfortunately, during that time violence has continued, as has Mr.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“Three African States - Liberia, Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso - were among the sponsors of the draft resolution before the Council today. Liberia and Sierra Leone, whose democratic Governments emerged after years of conflict, with the help of the United Nations and the Security Council, joined in sponsoring the draft resolution as an indication of their concern about the impact of the situation in Zimbabwe on the region. We applaud their courage in standing up for the people of Zimbabwe. Further, there are no serious, substantive negotiations under way between the Mugabe regime and the opposition, contrary to what the representative of South Africa reported.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“We will take further steps, inter alia introducing financial and other measures against those individuals responsible for violence." The Russian performance here today raises questions about the Russian Federation's reliability as a G-8 partner. There should be no doubt that what is happening in Zimbabwe affects peace and security in the region. Deputy Secretary-General Migiro called the situation in Zimbabwe the "single greatest challenge to regional stability in Southern Africa". The African Union adopted a resolution expressing its concern regarding the "urgent need to prevent further worsening of the situation and [taking a decision] with a view to avoiding the spread of conflict with the consequential negative impact on the country and the subregion".”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“The U-turn in the Russian position is particularly surprising and disturbing. Only a few days ago, the Russian Federation was supportive of a Group of Eight (G-8) statement that said: "We express our grave concern about the situation in Zimbabwe. We deplore the fact that the Zimbabwean authorities pressed ahead with the presidential election despite the absence of appropriate conditions for free and fair voting as a result of their systematic violence, obstruction and intimidation. $4 "... We recommend the appointment of a special envoy of the United Nations Secretary- General to report on the political, humanitarian, human rights and security situation and to support regional efforts to take forward mediation between political parties.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“The United States is disappointed that the Russian Federation and China today prevented the Security Council from adopting a strong draft resolution condemning and sanctioning the violent regime of Robert Mugabe. China and Russia have stood with Mugabe against the people of Zimbabwe. More than a majority of the members of the Security Council stood with the people of Zimbabwe by demanding that Mugabe put an immediate end to the violence and start serious negotiations with the opposition. The draft resolution would have supported the courageous efforts of the Zimbabwean people to change their lives peacefully, through elections. Unfortunately, the Russian Federation and China blocked the adoption of this draft resolution for reasons that we think are not borne out by the facts on the ground.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“Fourthly, Afghanistan's neighbours have an important role to play in supporting the Afghan Government's efforts to secure its borders. Resolution 1806 (2008) highlights UNAMA's role in supporting regional cooperation and the Special Representative has been active in that area. A stable Afghanistan could be a land bridge creating an economic zone comprised of Central Asia, South Asia and South-West Asia. Afghanistan should not used as a geopolitical battleground and we call on Afghanistan's neighbours not to arm or finance insurgents or allow them to operate from their territories. Today, I want to reaffirm America's steadfast commitment to the people of Afghanistan. The United States will continue to work closely with our partners on those issues until the Afghan people can live in stability, prosperity and democracy.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Therefore, we fully support and encourage any and all efforts by Special Representative Eide to reinforce UNAMA's central coordinating role, as provided for in resolution 1806 (2008). Thirdly, we fully agree with the Special Representative's conclusion that elections are a key priority and an important measure of Afghanistan's democratic progress. The Afghan Independent Election Commission is the lead coordinating body for the August 2009 presidential and provincial council elections and the summer 2010 parliamentary elections. We strongly urge Special Representative Eide to work closely with the Afghan Government, the Afghan Independent Election Commission and the United Nations Development Programme to relieve pressing issues relating to voter registration and the passage of the new election law.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“We concur with the Secretary- General's recommendation that UNAMA expand its presence throughout Afghanistan with the opening of six new provincial offices in the next 12 months. We strongly support Special Representative of the Secretary-General Eide's drive to increase the capacity and effectiveness of UNAMA in a number of key areas through staffing increases and structural changes that allow for an integrated approach, thereby ensuring all United Nations and international efforts are properly coordinated. Coordination is UNAMA's key mandate and priority, and UNAMA has responsibility for coordinating between civilian and military efforts, the Afghan Government and the donor community, within the donor community, and within the United Nations family.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“The international community should not risk Afghan disillusionment with its international partners. The countries that met in Paris committed themselves not only to providing greater resources to the reconstruction of Afghanistan but also to making the provision of those resources more transparent, accountable and effective. We welcome the fact that they are all committed to more local procurement and capacity-building and to ensuring that the benefits of development can reach all provinces equitably. For UNAMA to play that role, it will require greater resources so that Special Representative of the Secretary-General Eide will have the tools to do his job, aid can actually reach the Afghan people and the donor countries can get the greatest value added for their contributions.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“The Government of Afghanistan has commitments to its people and to the international community to make progress in those areas, to fight corruption and the trafficking of narcotics, to extend its reach throughout the country, and to increase its capacity to serve the people of Afghanistan. To keep the confidence of the Afghan people and its international partners, it must deliver on those commitments. The donor community has responsibilities to Afghanistan in keeping with their commitments in Paris and in previous meetings. UNAMA will play an essential role in ensuring that the commitments made at the Paris Conference are met. The United States is steadfast in acknowledging and following up on its commitments and responsibilities in Afghanistan.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Secondly, the implementation and success of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy will require a strengthened partnership between Afghanistan and the international community, with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAMA playing a crucial role. The launch of the National Development Strategy in Paris means that some 80 international stakeholders are now engaged in an Afghan-led effort to implement a road map for activities in three broad areas: security; governance, rule of law and human rights; and economic and social development.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Those attacks are becoming increasingly complex and coordinated. Insurgents and terrorists have grown more effective and more aggressive, most recently in the cowardly and despicable attack on the Indian Embassy in Kabul. Greater efforts to increase security are vital. However, the international community must support not only increased security efforts but also a broad, coordinated and comprehensive approach that includes infrastructure improvement, investment in agriculture and the creation of new businesses. Progress is critical in all those areas to ultimately stabilize Afghanistan.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“At the recent Paris Conference, the Final Declaration of the three co-chairs - the Secretary-General, the President of France and the President of Afghanistan - affirmed strong support for the expanded role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAMA to lead coordination of the international civilian efforts, as well as coordination between the Afghan Government and the international community. Today, I would like to make four points. First, we need to present a common front against extremists and terrorists in words and in deeds. We are deeply troubled by the increasing violence in Pakistan and Afghanistan. As the Secretary-General's report indicated, May 2008 recorded the highest number of security incidents in Afghanistan since the overthrow of the Taliban in 2001.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“I would like to welcome the presence and statements of Foreign Minister Spanta of Afghanistan and of Foreign Minister Qureshi of Pakistan. I would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Kai Eide and Under-Secretary-General John Holmes for their briefings this afternoon. On behalf of the United States, I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Eide and the staff of the United Nations Mission of Assistance in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for their hard work and dedication to improving the lives of the Afghan people and helping Afghanistan to succeed.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“There are no other speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”
2008-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5928 (2008) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands. In favour: Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Panama, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1822 (2008). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2008-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5928 (2008) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2008/424, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Belgium, Burkina Faso, Croatia, France, Italy, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw members' attention to document S/2008/408, containing a letter dated 18 June 2008, addressed to the President of the Council from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities.”
2008-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5928 (2008) · source
“I thank Ms. Buttenheim for her briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 a.m.”
2008-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5927 (2008) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Lisa Buttenheim, Director of the Asia and the Pacific Division of the Department of Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting the Security Council will hear a briefing by Ms. Lisa Buttenheim, Director of the Asia and the Pacific Division of the Department of Political Affairs, to whom I give the floor.”
2008-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5927 (2008) · source
“the situation in the Middle East is tense and is likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached'. That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the views of the Security Council." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ZOOS/ZS. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 1015 a.m. 08-40075”
2008-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5926 (2008) · source
“2 In favour: Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Panama, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1821 (2008). In connection with the resolution just adopted on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Council. "As is known, the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (8/2008/390) states in paragraph 11, "...”
2008-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5926 (2008) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2008/415, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. Members of the Council also before them document S/2008/390, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show of hands.”
2008-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5926 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council calls on UNMIS, within its mandate and in accordance with Security Council resolution 1812 (2008), to robustly deploy, as appropriate, peacekeeping personnel in and around Abyei to help reduce tensions and prevent escalation of conflict, in support of implementation of the CPA. The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to examine the root causes of and the role played by UNMIS in connection with the violence between the parties in Abyei in May 2008 and consider what follow-up steps may be appropriate for UNMIS." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/24. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.50 17.171. 08-39598”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5923 (2008) · source
“The Security Council urges the parties to facilitate immediate humanitarian support for the displaced citizens and support for their voluntary return as soon as an interim administration and the agreed security arrangements are in place. "The Security Council encourages the parties to fully implement the Road Map Within the agreed timelines, in particular with the establishment of an Abyei Area Administration; deployment of a new Joint Integrated Unit battalion; ensuring of free movement for UNMIS forces in the Abyei area and access to the north and south of the Abyei area to carry out its mandate to support implementation of the CPA; and redeployment of the Sudan Armed Forces and SPLM. troops outside the interim Abyei administrative area agreed to by the parties.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5923 (2008) · source
“The Security Council welcomes the agreements in the Road Map, including its provisions regarding revenue sharing and the interim boundaries in Abyei. The Security Council urges the parties to use the opportunity created by the signing of the Road Map to resolve all outstanding issues related to CPA implementation and welcomes the parties' commitment to take unresolved issues to arbitration as necessary. "The Security Council deeply regrets the recent outbreak of fighting in Abyei, the ensuing displacement of civilians and the obstruction of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) freedom of movement.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5923 (2008) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the 8 June Road Map for the Return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Implementation of the Abyei Protocol (the Road Map) between the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM). The Security Council emphasizes that a peaceful resolution of the situation in Abyei is vital to the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and peace in the region.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5923 (2008) · source
“I thank Mr. Salim for his comments and clarifications. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 12.45 p.m. 08-3959]”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“I thank Mr. Eliasson for the clarifications and responses that he has provided. I now give the floor to Mr. Salim to respond to comments and questions raised.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“Again, I want to thank them for their service and for their briefings today. My country holds both of them in high regard. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mr. Eliasson to respond to comments and questions raised.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“I think it is important to restate that this is an important situation with huge implications, not only in political and security terms, as was described very ably by the two Special Envoys, but also in terms of the terrible humanitarian situation. It therefore needs to remain a focus of our efforts. Certainly, it is for my Government. But also, we have to recognize that our own credibility, as the Security Council, is at stake here, given the resolutions we have adopted and the resources that are being spent and that there is a willingness to spend. What we need to do is to adjust our approach, to be more effective than we have been, because there is certainly a big gap between where we want to be and where we are. Thus, I think that the two Special Envoys have provided us with some issues to consider - and to consider seriously.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“I know that he will face a serious challenge, and for him to succeed we need to see how to incentivize the various parties. In my view, we would be mistaken to expect a lot from the political track in the short term, given the difficulties that exist. Therefore, I think that the short- term focus needs to be more on the security track: to improve the security environment by having more capable forces there. My last point is that I think that the situation - which some colleagues have described as gloomy or difficult - could lead one to be fatigued and perhaps to say that there is not much we can do about it and that we have to learn to live with the situation. I think that would be a mistake.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source