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Khalilzad

lines on the record: 562
first: 2007-05-02
most recent: 2009-01-16
sittings or episodes: 74
sources: un-security-council

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“The challenges have been outlined very well: the fragmentation of the rebel movements; the disagreements among rebel groups; the Government policies, not only with regard to Darfur - although it has been willing to negotiate - but also, as mentioned, its policies relating to the CPA; and the regional rivalries that exist. All of that makes this difficult. We have to look at whether there are ways in which we could incentivize the parties to move. What can each of us do, or what can we - or some subset of us - do together to do better? We welcome the imminent appointment of a chief mediator. Ambassador Kumalo said we should pray for him; we will do more than that: we will pray for him and we will cooperate with him as well.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“For our part, the United States, of course, is spending about $100 million to get African forces - 6,000 of them at least - to the level of capability where they can be deployed there as quickly as possible. I think we could be more focused in order to encourage the deployment or availability of appropriate assets. Also, I think one factor that affects the situation is the arms in the area. We need to look at the situation with regard to the embargo - several colleagues have raised this - and see whether the embargo is being implemented effectively or not. I will briefly touch on the fourth point, on the political process. It is obviously very important. Ultimately, without it there cannot be peace in Darfur or in Sudan.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“I think it has been, shall we say, dragging its feet with regard to the implementation of an effective force, and colleagues have not been prepared to incentivize that Government appropriately. I think we need to look at what we can do and what should be done to make sure that an effective force is in place. Sometimes, the willingness of the Government to negotiate on the political track is being used as a shield to avoid pressuring it on these other things as much as it needs to be pressured. I think that to deal with this problem we need to focus on this. The third point is the issue of getting the right capabilities there. All of us need to redouble our efforts to get the international community to ensure that the capabilities are made available, whether it be heavy-lift or medium-lift capacity or helicopters.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“One of these is to make sure that we are attentive to the Secretariat: that the United Nations and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations do what they need to do. Several colleagues spoke about the logistics requirement, which needs to be addressed. There are resources available: money that has been dedicated to this effort. But I think that this has been rather slow. The United Nations - the Secretariat - can and should do more, and we need to be more attentive in order to make sure that our intent is well understood and that all possible speed that can be generated is indeed generated. Also, I think frankly that we have not been tough enough with the Government of Sudan.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“I do not think you can have much political progress in an environment where there is the current degree of insecurity. I will come to the political track later, but we know that there are many sources of insecurity. Addressing all of them simultaneously is also a considerable challenge. There are internal factors and external, regional, factors that affect the security situation. One thing that is a very important help with regard to security is the deployment of an effective African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). The Council has expressed itself unanimously on this issue. Unfortunately, the deployment has not taken place as expected in terms of speed and the effectiveness of the force. There are challenges that we need to address and that we need to be more attentive to, in our view.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“Certainly, if the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) is not implemented - if the North-South agreement falls apart - the situation in the Sudan could get a lot worse. Therefore, it is very important that we remain attentive to the implementation of the CPA. Right after this meeting, the Council will issue a presidential statement with regard to Abyei; that should send the good message that the Council remains engaged and focused on the issue of the CPA. That has to be a continuing preoccupation of ours in the coming period. The third point I would like to make is with regard to the security situation. I think it is clear, at least to me and to my delegation, that that is fundamental: without security - or improved security, as we will not be able to have perfect security for some time to come - everything is at risk.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the United States. Many points have been made, and the discussion has gone on for a while. I shall therefore be brief and will make just a few points. First of all, I want to thank the two Special Envoys for their service and for their briefings today. They have described well the situation and the challenges that we face. They have challenged the Security Council; now, the ball is in our court as to what to do in the face of what they have described. I would like to emphasize a few points drawn from their briefings and to speak of what we need to do. Secondly, the situation could, of course, get worse. Therefore, the first task for us is to determine what we can do to avoid that.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Ian Eliasson, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Darfur, and by Mr. Salim Ahmed Salim, Special Envoy of the African Union for Darfur. I now give the floor to Mr. Eliasson.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (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 Mr. Jan Eliasson, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Darfur. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Eliasson to take a seat at the Council table. 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 Mr. Salim Ahmed Salim, Special Envoy of the African Union for Darfur. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Salim to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council will continue to monitor closely the situation and requests the Secretary-General to report on ongoing regional and international efforts to resolve the crisis." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/23. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 7.55 p.m. 08-39530”
2008-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5921 (2008) · source
“The Security Council calls on the Zimbabwean authorities to cooperate fully with all efforts, including through the United Nations, aimed at finding a peaceful way forward, through dialogue between the parties, that allows a legitimate government to be formed that reflects the will of the Zimbabwean people. "The Security Council further expresses its concern at the grave humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe and condemns the suspension by the Government of Zimbabwe of the operations of humanitarian organizations, which has directly affected one and a half million people, including half a million children. The Council calls on the Government of Zimbabwe to immediately allow humanitarian organizations to resume their services.”
2008-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5921 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council regrets that the campaign of violence and the restrictions on the political opposition have made it impossible for a free and fair election to take place on 27 June. The Council further considers that, to be legitimate, any government of Zimbabwe must take account of the interests of all its citizens. The Council notes that the results of the 29 March 2008 elections must be respected. "The Security Council expresses its concern over the impact of the situation in Zimbabwe on the wider region. The Council welcomes the recent international efforts, including those of SADC leaders and particularly President Mbeki.”
2008-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5921 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council condemns the campaign of violence against the political opposition ahead of the second round of the presidential elections scheduled for 27 June, which has resulted in the killing of scores of opposition activists and other Zimbabweans and the beating and displacement of thousands of people, including many women and children. "The Security Council further condemns the actions of the Government of Zimbabwe that have denied its political opponents the right to campaign freely, and calls upon the Government of Zimbabwe to stop the violence, to cease political intimidation, to end the restrictions on the right of assembly and to release the political leaders who have been detained. The Council urges the international monitors and observers to remain in Zimbabwe while the crisis continues.”
2008-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5921 (2008) · source
“Pursuant to the decision taken at the 5919th meeting, I invite the representative of Zimbabwe to take a seat at the Council table. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Chidyausiku (Zimbabwe) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now continue its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in response to a letter dated 18 June 2008 from the Permanent Representative of Belgium addressed to the President of the Security Council and contained in document S/2008/407. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council.”
2008-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5921 (2008) · source
“I thank Mr. Pascoe for his briefing. There are no other speakers on my list. The Security Council has this concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I invite members to a private meeting to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 6.25 p.m. 08-39337”
2008-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5919 (2008) · source
“The President: 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 Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for 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 response to a letter dated 18 June 2008 from the Permanent Representative of Belgium addressed to the President of the Security Council and contained in document 8/2008/407. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. I now give the floor to Mr. Pascoe.”
2008-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5919 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Zimbabwe, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Chidyaasiku (Zimbabwe) took a seat at the Council table.”
2008-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5919 (2008) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.20p.rn.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“I thank Mr. Sejdiu for his statement. Before adjourning the meeting, I would like to give the floor to the Secretary-General to make a further statement.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“I thank the President of the Republic of Serbia for his statement. Mr. Fatmir Sejdiu has asked for the floor, and I call on him now.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, as the period of United Nations administration over Kosovo comes to a close, we look forward to working with the Secretary-General to protect the positive legacy of the United Nations of peace and democracy in Kosovo. 1 want to end by congratulating the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Zannier, and to thank Mr. Riicker and all the men and women who work with him for their service in Kosovo. I now resume my function as President of the Council. The President of the Republic of Serbia, His Excellency Mr. Boris Tadic', has asked to make a statement, and I give him the floor.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“Belgrade has also tried to extend indirect control over northern Kosovo, where Serb-instigated violence resulted in the death of a United Nations police officer in March. Such policies of ethnic partition and separation run contrary to the principles of the United Nations Charter and threaten to undermine nine years of efforts by the international community to promote multi-ethnic governance in Kosovo. The United States has long believed that Serbia, a great nation and a regional leader, has a bright and prosperous future in Euro- Atlantic institutions. We therefore encourage Belgrade's new Government to encourage Kosovo Serbs to participate in multi-ethnic institutions in Kosovo.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“But Belgrade has openly decided to use that relationship to discourage Kosovo Serbs from cooperating or even talking with their Kosovo Albanian neighbours. On 22 March, Serbia's Minister for Kosovo publicly characterized Belgrade's plan as the functional division of Serbs and Kosovo Albanians in Kosovo. To implement that plan, Belgrade sponsored parallel municipal elections in Kosovo, which the United Nations correctly declared illegal and contrary to resolution 1244 (1999). Belgrade also pressured Serbs to withdraw from Kosovo's multi-ethnic institutions, which were established under United Nations auspices. Belgrade is now supporting a Serb parliamentary assembly in Kosovo in an attempt to solidify parallel institutions.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“Nevertheless, serious problems remain, and Kosovo has much work to do to fight corruption, implement market reforms and build better institutions. But the political maturity shown by President Sedjiu and other Kosovar leaders, particularly through their words and actions to reach out to Kosovo's minorities, demonstrates that Kosovo has a bright future. My fourth and final point is that Belgrade's efforts to promote ethnic separation in Kosovo threaten to reverse the progress that the United Nations and the people of Kosovo have achieved. The Secretary- General's report correctly notes that Serbia will continue to have a relationship with Kosovo Serbs. Indeed, the Ahtisaari plan provided for that relationship to continue and proposed a transparent mechanism for Belgrade to support Kosovo Serb communities.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“That progress justifies the Secretary-General's decision to reconfigure the United Nations presence. We are pleased to see that Kosovo's transition to independence has gone more smoothly than some sceptics had expected. Kosovo's multi-ethnic Government has enthusiastically begun to implement the minority rights framework proposed by former United Nations Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari. The Kosovo Assembly has adopted key laws to implement the Ahtisaari plan in areas such as decentralization of local government and protection of cultural heritage and the rights of ethnic communities and their members. Kosovo's new constitution meets the highest international human rights standards and incorporates rights and protections contemplated in the Ahtisaari plan.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“We understand the concern of President Tadie for Kosovo Serbs, who of course remain Serb citizens within Kosovo. I hope that it is that concern that motivates him to engage in this dialogue on Kosovo's institutions rather than a desire to undo or undermine their reconfiguration. I also note with concern language in the Secretary-General's report that could be construed as proposing a more robust and long-term United Nations role in Kosovo than is warranted. Our view is that the Secretary-General should have acknowledged more explicitly that the United Nations can no longer play such a major role in Kosovo under the present circumstances. Thirdly, I would note that the Council should be encouraged by the rapid progress that Kosovo has achieved since independence.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“My second point is that the United States finds certain elements in the Secretary-General's report to be troubling. The Secretary-General has proposed a new round of United Nations dialogue with Belgrade to discuss institutional arrangements within the State of Kosovo. We believe that such dialogue should always be encouraged, particularly if United Nations officials can facilitate the support of the Government in Belgrade for multi-ethnic institutions in Kosovo. Nonetheless, any institutional arrangement for Kosovo must be discussed with and agreed to by the Government in Pristina. This dialogue must be transparent with regard to both its agenda and its objectives and must be thoroughly coordinated with the major international stakeholders who will assume responsibility for security and stability in Kosovo.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“The United Nations administered Kosovo for nine years, much longer than anyone imagined when the Council adopted resolution 1244 (1999) in June 1999. As the years have passed, the Secretary-General has continually adjusted the United Nations presence in Kosovo and its relationship to other international organizations. The fact that Kosovo's democratic and multi-ethnic Government is now ready to govern is a testament to the success of the United Nations in institution-building. The Secretary-General's continued cooperation with international organizations, particularly the European Union, will ensure that there is appropriate oversight by the international community and that Kosovo continues its progress in building a more stable society.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“First, the United States believes that the Secretary-General has discretion to reconfigure UNMIK. We support the initiative he has taken to do so. As I will describe in a moment, the United States has some concerns about that initiative; but, on balance, that initiative may prove to be the most practical way forward. The Secretary-General's conclusion that the United Nations must adapt to the evolving situation on the ground should surprise no one. As far back as 2005, the then United Nations envoy Kai Eide reported that the Organization's leverage in Kosovo was declining and that new international actors, in particular the European Union (EU), would need to play a leading international role.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“Just as resolution 1244 (1999) was the basis for your predecessor's creation of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), it is the basis for your reconfiguration of UNMIK to ensure that the United Nations presence in Kosovo remains relevant and on top of such dramatic changes on the ground. Against that backdrop, the United States appreciates the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/354) on the reconfiguration of the United Nations presence in Kosovo. The issue before us is whether the United Nations presence in Kosovo should remain static and incapable of evolving to deal with the reality on the ground, or whether it should adapt and adjust appropriately to recent events and remain relevant. I would like to make four points in response to the Secretary-General's report.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. I would like to welcome - this time in my national capacity - the Secretary-General and Presidents Tadie and Sejdiu. I have to empathize with your predicament, Mr. Secretary-General. I feel your pain. You have heard opposition from some members to your reconfiguration plan. Most members have endorsed your plan. Faced with the dramatic developments in Kosovo that you have described and a Security Council that has been unable to react to those developments, I understand that you had to act. I understand further that resolution 1244 (1999) gives you that discretion.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“I thank His Excellency Mr. Fatmir Sejdiu for his statement. I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make comments or ask questions in connection with the statements we have just heard.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“I think the President of the Republic of Serbia for his statement. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Fatmir Sejdiu.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Boris Tadic', President of the Republic of Serbia.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“I welcome the participation of the Secretary- General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, at this meeting and invite him to take the floor.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (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 His Excellency Mr. Fatmir Sejdiu. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Sejdiu to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in response to a letter dated 17 June 2008 from the Permanent Representative of Serbia addressed to the President of the Security Council and contained in document S/2008/401. Members of the Council have before them document S/2008/354, which contains the report of the 2 Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Serbia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. Mr. Boris Tadic', President of the Republic of Serbia, was escorted to a seat at the Council table. The President: On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Boris Tadie, President of the Republic of Serbia.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it (S/2008/403). 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 1820 (2008). There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.55 p.m. 08-3908]”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber The President: I wish to remind all speakers, as I indicated this morning, to limit their statements to no more than five minutes, in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Spain, to whom I now give the floor.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have just received letters from the representatives of Mauritania and San Marino, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“On behalf of the Council, I should like to express appreciation to all of the members of the Security Council and of the Secretariat who participated in the mission, which was very ably led by Ambassadors Kumalo, Sawers, Ripert and Kafando, for the manner in which they discharged their important responsibilities on behalf of the Council. I should also like to express appreciation to the men and women from around the world who are serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa and to all those who facilitated this mission. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.15 am. 08-38934”
2008-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5915 (2008) · source
“I now give the floor to Ambassador Ripert, who led the Council mission to Chad and to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2008-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5915 (2008) · source
“I would like to welcome the return of the members of the Council and of the Secretariat who took part in the mission to Africa. I will first give the floor to Ambassador Kumalo and then to Ambassador Sawers in their capacity as joint leaders of the mission on Somalia.”
2008-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5915 (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. At this meeting, the Council will hear briefings by the four ambassadors who led the Security Council mission to Africa: His Excellency Mr. Dumisani Kumalo, Permanent Representative of South Africa, and His Excellency Sir John Sawers, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, who together led the mission to Djibouti in connection with the situation in Somalia, and to the Sudan; His Excellency Mr. Jean-Maurice Ripert, Permanent Representative of France, who led the mission to Chad and the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and His Excellency Mr. Michel Kafando, Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso, who led the mission to C6te d'Ivoire.”
2008-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5915 (2008) · source
“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 1819 (2008). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.15 a.m. 08-38928”
2008-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5914 (2008) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 5/2008/394, which contains the text of a 2 draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of the members to document 8/2008/371, which contains the text of a letter dated 12 June 2008 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1521 (2003) concerning Liberia addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the report of the panel of experts on Liberia. 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.”
2008-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5914 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the Permanent Representative of Liberia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Barnes (Liberia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2008-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5914 (2008) · source
“"The Security Councils stands ready to consider appropriate measures against those groups and individuals who constitute a threat to the stability of the region or violate international humanitarian law." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/22. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 11.55 p.rn. 08-38273”
2008-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5913 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council expresses its full support for the United Nations Mission (MINURCAT) and the European operation (EUFOR Chad/CAR) deployed in Chad and the Central African Republic to contribute to the protection of vulnerable civilian populations and to facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance, and calls on all parties to guarantee the security and freedom of movement of their personnel and associated personnel. "The Security Council encourages the Chadian authorities to persevere in promoting political dialogue, with respect for the constitutional framework, as initiated by the agreement of 13 August 2007.”
2008-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5913 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council calls upon States in the region to implement their commitments under the Dakar Accord of 13 March 2008 and prior agreements, and to cooperate with a view to putting an end to the activities of armed groups in the region and their attempts to seize power by force. "The Security Council conveys deep concern at the direct threat the activities of armed groups pose for the safety of the civilian population and the conduct of humanitarian operations, and urges all parties to comply fully with their obligations under international humanitarian law.”
2008-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5913 (2008) · source