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1. “After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the attacks conducted by Chadian armed groups since 11 June 2008. "The Security Council condemns all attempts at destabilization by force, and reiterates its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and political independence of Chad. It demands that armed groups cease violence immediately and urges all parties to respect the Sirte agreement of 25 October 2007.”

   2008-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5913 (2008) · source

2. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Chad, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion 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. Ahmat Ibrahim (Chad) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”

   2008-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5913 (2008) · source

3. “"In this respect, the Council urges the Government of Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur to cooperate fully with the Court, consistent with resolution 1593 (2005), in order to put an end to impunity for the crimes committed in Darfur." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/21. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.45 a.m. 08-38267”

   2008-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5912 (2008) · source

4. “the "The Security Council takes note of the efforts made by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to bring to justice the perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur and in particular notes the follow-up by the International Criminal Court with the Government of Sudan, including the transmittal by the Registry of the International Criminal Court to the Government of Sudan on 16 June 2007 of arrest warrants and the opening by the Prosecutor of other investigations on crimes committed by various parties in Darfur.”

   2008-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5912 (2008) · source

5. “"The Security Council recalls its decision, under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, in resolution 1593 (2005) that the Government of Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur shall cooperate fully with and provide any necessary assistance to the International Criminal Court and the Prosecutor pursuant to that resolution, while stressing the principle of complementarity of the International Criminal Court.”

   2008-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5912 (2008) · source

6. “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 consultation. After consultation among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council takes note of the seventh briefing of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005) on 5 June 2008.”

   2008-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5912 (2008) · source

7. “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 1818 (2008). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15pm. 08-38035”

   2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5911 (2008) · source

8. “I should like to inform the Security Council that the presidency of the Council has met with the 2 representatives of the parties, who have confirmed that they maintain their well-known positions vis-a-vis the item on the Council's agenda. On the basis of those meetings, with the consent of the members of the Council, the presidency has drawn the conclusion that the Council can proceed to take a decision on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no 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.”

   2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5911 (2008) · source

9. “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 8/2008/384, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2008/353, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”

   2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5911 (2008) · source

10. “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 1.05 p.m. 25”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

11. “I thank Mr. Sach for his briefing. I now invite His Excellency Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, to make a statement.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

12. “I thank Mr. Gambari for his briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Warren Sach, Assistant Secretary-General and Controller, Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

13. “This struggle for the future of Iraq is vital, for it will shape the future of the broader Middle East and the future of the broader Middle East, will affect the stability and security of us all. As we have seen, tremendous progress has been made, but these hard-won gains are vulnerable and the Government and people of Iraq still have some distance to go. We urge Iraq's neighbours and the entire international community to pitch in and help the Iraqis finish the job. I now resume my function as President of the Council. I give the floor to Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Political Issues.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

14. “These measures include: actions to support the delivery of humanitarian assistance and essential services to all the citizens of Iraq, including Iraqi refugees; continued improvement in budget execution to advance Iraqi responsibility for reconstruction and development; the generation of sustainable employment; and continuing progress on political reconciliation. Credible provincial elections will also 08-38029 play an important role in facilitating reconciliation and the formation of representative provincial governments. We can, and we must, help Iraq succeed. I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the MNF in Iraq and all its members for what they are doing to help the Iraqi people continue their historic struggle to build a stable and secure nation.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

15. “Finally, I want to highlight that the United States and Iraqi Governments are now in the process of negotiating a long-term relationship which will recognize this transition and the increasing ability of Iraqi security forces to assume greater responsibility for security and stability. In conclusion, it is clear that the recent improvements in the security situation throughout Iraq are significant. Nonetheless, the Government of Iraq must intensify the implementation of complementary measures to sustain these gains.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

16. “In addition, the sixth and ninth divisions are now subordinate to the Baghdad Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence for tactical control, with the Iraqi Ground Forces Command retaining administrative control. Operational commands have expanded to include the provinces of Nineveh, Karbala, Samarra, Basra and Diyala. Likewise, the Government of Iraq continues to assume greater provincial security responsibility through the Provincial Iraqi Control, or PIC, process. Nine of 18 provinces have assumed PIC and the remaining provinces are progressing well. For example, the provinces of Al Anbar and Al-Qadisiyah are expected to transition to Iraqi control in the early summer of 2008.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

17. “Fourthly, I want to emphasize that MNF-I continues to progressively transfer responsibility for security to the Government of Iraq. At the outset, it is important to recognize that Iraqi and coalition forces have achieved the security gains I have described even as MNF-I is down from surge levels. By the end of May 2008, three United States Brigade combat teams, two United States Marine battalions and a Marine expeditionary unit had left Iraq without replacement. Additionally, Australia withdrew its forces from Dhi Qar province in early June. As of mid-May 2008, the Iraqi ground forces command had assumed command and control of the 12 Iraqi army divisions, including 50 brigade headquarters and 164 battalions.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

18. “I want to remind the Council that more than 30 countries currently play a critical role in enhancing security in Iraq, whether by participating as a coalition member, supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Training Mission or contributing to UNAMI operations. Coalition members other than the United States contribute some 10,000 forces to the Multinational Force (MNF) and another 450 personnel to support UNAMI. Every contributor - from the British in the south-east, to the Italian police trainers providing paramilitary expertise to the Iraqi national police; from the Mongolians who are providing camp security, to the Georgians whose many missions include protecting UNAMI staff members - plays a vital role in enabling the Government of Iraq to assume full responsibility for the defence and security of its people.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

19. “In many areas throughout Iraq, Iraqi special operations forces, army battalions, national police and special police units operate independently of, or side by side with, coalition forces. These units consistently demonstrate a high level of proficiency in counter-insurgency operations against Al-Qaida in Iraq and other extremist groups. In many cities, such as Ramadi and Kirkuk, the Iraqi police are in the lead for population security, where they are performing well and earning the trust of the local population. Thirdly, I would like to provide an update on the coalition role.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

20. “And of those, 11 battalions are capable of planning, executing and sustaining operations with coalition support. Moreover, during the last three months, there has been a significant increase in Iraqi-led operations. In March 2008, the Iraqi Government launched the operation Saulat al-Fursan to restore law and order in Basra. In April and May 2008, the Government of Iraq planned and executed similar operations in Sadr City and Mosul. With these operations, the Iraqi security forces demonstrated their capability to conduct simultaneous, extensive operations in three parts of the country. Overall, Iraqi security forces continue to grow and improve, but at varying rates.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

21. “Since March 2008, an additional nine battalions have improved their proficiency and can now conduct counterinsurgency operations with coalition support. Both the Iraqi air force and the Iraqi navy are gaining proficiency as well. Over the past nine months, the Iraqi air force sortie rate has increased by almost 750 per cent, with the Iraqi Air Force flying over 5,000 sorties so far this year. In that same nine-month period, the number of Iraqi navy patrols has grown by approximately 250 per cent, with an average of 35 patrols per week now conducted in Iraqi territorial waters. The Iraqi national police also continues to increase its proficiency. There are now 44 national 3 police battalions authorized, including the National Emergency Response Unit.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

22. “More than 559,000 personnel now serve in the Iraqi security forces. This number represents an increase of more than 19,000 personnel since I last reported to you in April. Since 1 May 2008, 147 Iraqi army combat battalions have been conducting operations, which represent an increase of 24 combat battalions since my last report. Another eight battalions are currently in force generation, and MNF-I plans an additional 14 for force generation in 2008. Four special operations battalions are now capable of conducting operations with minimal coalition support, and another two are in force generation. Among the formed Iraqi army combat battalions, 65 per cent are rated as not only being able to take the lead in operations, but also being able to plan, execute and sustain operations with minimal or no assistance from coalition forces.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

23. “The Government 08-38029 of Syria must do more to halt the operation of foreign- fighter networks within its territory that continue to supply the overwhelming majority of suicide bombers responsible for the deaths of innocent Iraqis. The Government of Iran must also cease the training, equipping and financing by the Iranian Republican Guards Corps-Quds Force of Violent Iraqi elements who have challenged the security of Iraq and the authority of the Iraqi Government and security forces. In this regard, we call on the Government of Iran to follow through on its pledge to respect the sovereignty of Iraq and the integrity of its borders, which to date it has not done. Secondly, I would like to describe the welcome increase in the capability and proficiency of the Iraqi security forces.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

24. “However, the number of deaths due to ethno- sectarian violence is now at its lowest level in the past several years, illustrating the growing inability of the terrorists to reignite the cycle of ethno-sectarian violence. During the last two weeks of May 2008, there were no confirmed ethno-sectarian deaths in Baghdad. In April and May 2008, there were 38 deaths in Baghdad attributed to ethno-sectarian causes. This is a remarkable improvement when compared to the incidence of more than 1,600 ethno-sectarian deaths in December 2006. At the same time, we remain concerned by the presence of foreign fighters in Iraq.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

25. “Yet, the use of suicide bombers, including female suicide bombers, remains a threat, especially as population security measures and local opposition to insurgents in some provinces make it difficult to employ vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, or IEDs. The number of incidences of suicide bombers increased from October 2007 to February 2008 before declining in March and April of 2008. High-profile attack explosions for May 2008 are down more than 70 per cent from the peak in March 2007. Nonetheless, Al-Qaida in Iraq and other extremists still have the intent and the capability of carrying out high-profile atrocities, as they did on 15 April when 150 civilians were killed in a series of attacks throughout Iraq.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

26. “We commend the Government and the people of Iraq for their commitment to build upon this hard-won progress in order to achieve a secure, federal, democratic, pluralistic and unified Iraq that can govern, defend and sustain itself. Today, on behalf of MNF-I, I would like to discuss four points. First, let me address the decrease in security incidents and violence. Total security incidents have now fallen to their lowest level in over four years, notwithstanding a temporary increase in Violence associated with recent Iraqi military operations in Basra, Sadr City and Mosul. The number of civilian deaths due to violence has fallen by 75 per cent since July 2007. Monthly high- profile attacks in Iraq, such as car bombs, decreased in May 2008, falling below the previous two-year low reached in December 2007.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

27. “I am pleased to report that the security environment in Iraq continues to improve thanks to the efforts and sacrifices of the Iraqi security forces and MNF-I. All major violence indicators are markedly lower compared to pre-surge levels. The Iraqi security forces have made important strides in capability and proficiency and have now assumed command and control of all divisions of Iraq's army. The Iraqi and coalition forces achieved these security gains even as the coalition forces have been drawing down from surge levels. While that progress is encouraging, challenges remain. For many Iraqi families, the effects and threats of violence continue to be a daily concern. Advancements in the security field must be expanded 08-38029 and consolidated and must be complemented by commensurate gains in national reconciliation and governance.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

28. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States of America on behalf of the Multinational Force. It is my honour to report to the Council today on behalf of the Multinational Force in Iraq, or MNF-I. I would like to begin by warmly welcoming His Excellency Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Foreign Minister of Iraq, to the Council. I also want to welcome Under- Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari and Assistant Secretary-General and Controller Warren Sach and thank them for their participation in today's discussion. We also remember our colleagues in the field, particularly United Nations colleagues, and on behalf of the Council I extend our appreciation to Special Representative Staffan de Mistura and the staff of United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for their dedication and hard work.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

29. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is 2 meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw attention to document S/2008/350 and document S/2008/380, which contain two letters dated 29 May and 10 June 2008, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Iraq addressed to the President of the Security Council. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Political Issues, Mr. Warren Sach, Assistant Secretary-General, Controller, Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts, and myself speaking in my capacity as representative of the United States of America on behalf of the Multinational Force.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

30. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the course of 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. Ibrahim Gambari, Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Political Issues. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Gambari to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the course of 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. Warren Sach, Assistant Secretary- General, Controller, Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Sach to take a seat at the Council table.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

31. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq, 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. On behalf of the Council, I extend a very warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Zebari (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

32. “The Council should stand ready, in accordance with the stated intention in resolution 1803 (2008), to supplement those sanctions with additional measures. I resume my function as President of the Council. 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 10.35 am.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5909 (2008) · source

33. “08-3802] Only through all of these steps can Iran begin to establish confidence that the nature of its nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful. Iran must provide to the IAEA full disclosure of any weapons-related work and allow the IAEA to verify that any such work has ceased. Fifthly, we affirm the dual-track strategy on this issue, which is reinforced by the updated P-5+l package that will be delivered to Iran in the near term and reiterate our belief that a mutually satisfactory negotiated solution remains open to Iran. At the same time, all Member States must implement robustly their obligations under Security Council resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007) and 1803 (2008), as well as other pertinent resolutions.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5909 (2008) · source

34. “Iran has also continued the construction of a new IR-40 reactor. Thirdly, long outstanding questions about Iran's past nuclear activities, including those that indicate Iran's efforts to develop a nuclear warhead, remain unanswered. IAEA Director General ElBaradei stated clearly that Iran must provide "substantive explanations" for these activities and that it is essential that Iran provide all requested information, clarifications and access outlined in the report without further delay. Fourthly, we expect Iran to comply with its international obligations concerning its nuclear activities, including the full and verifiable suspension of its proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities and full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, and to implement the Additional Protocols.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5909 (2008) · source

35. “We also reiterate the Council's call upon all States to exercise vigilance over the activities of financial institutions in their territories with all banks domiciled in Iran, in particular with Bank Melli and Bank Saderat and their branches and subsidiaries abroad. 08-3802] Secondly, we note with great concern the 26 May 2008 report of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) concerning Iran's continuing non-compliance with resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007) and 1803 (2008). Most disturbing is that Iran continues to defy the Security Council and has not suspended its uranium enrichment- and heavy water-related activities. Instead, Iran has expanded its installation and operation of new centrifuges and is testing advanced centrifuge designs using nuclear material.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5909 (2008) · source

36. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. Three months ago, this Council adopted resolution 1803 (2008) to impose additional sanctions on Iran. These sanctions as well as those adopted earlier by the Council in resolutions 1737 (2006) and 1747 (2007) are designed to discourage and halt Iran's pursuit of technologies that would provide it with a nuclear-weapons capability. With that in mind, I would like to make five points. First, we welcome the report of the Committee Chairman and are pleased to note the important activities being pursued by the Committee. We welcome the fact that many States have submitted the reports required by the aforementioned resolutions and we encourage all States that have not yet done so to provide their reports to the Committee as soon as possible.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5909 (2008) · source

37. “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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Ambassador Jan Grauls, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). I now give the floor to Mr. Jan Grauls.”

    2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5909 (2008) · source

38. “"The Security Council encourages the Secretary-General urgently to use his good offices and reach out to both parties, as appropriate and in coordination with regional efforts, to facilitate bilateral discussions to determine arrangements for decreasing the military presence along the border and to develop confidence-building measures to resolve the border situation." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/20. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 7.35 p.m. 08-37954”

    2008-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5908 (2008) · source

39. “"The Security Council urges both parties, in particular Eritrea, to cooperate and engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve the matter peacefully and in a manner consistent with international law. "The Security Council welcomes the efforts of the African Union, the Arab League and those States that have offered their assistance and calls upon the parties, in particular Eritrea, to engage fully in efforts to resolve the crisis.”

    2008-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5908 (2008) · source

40. “Members of the Council have before them document 8/2008/381, containing a letter dated 9 June 2008 from the Permanent Representative of Djibouti addressed to the President of the Security Council. After 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 expresses its strong concern about the serious incidents that occurred on 10 June along the frontier between Djibouti and Eritrea, which led to several deaths and dozens of wounded. the "The Security Council condemns Eritrea's military action against Djibouti in Ras Doumeira and Doumeira Island. "The Security Council calls upon the parties to commit to a ceasefire and urges both parties, in particular Eritrea, to show maximum restraint and withdraw forces to the status quo ante.”

    2008-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5908 (2008) · source

41. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Djibouti, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion 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. Olhaye (Djibouti) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”

    2008-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5908 (2008) · source

42. “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 11.25 am. 08-37563”

    2008-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5907 (2008) · source

43. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1817 (2008). I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2008-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5907 (2008) · source

44. “Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2008/376, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Afghanistan, Belgium, Croatia, France, Italy, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. IfI hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. 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.”

    2008-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5907 (2008) · source

45. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion 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. Tanin (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”

    2008-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5907 (2008) · source

46. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.10 pm.”

    2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source

47. “Since the start of the Darfur crisis, the United States has provided more than $4 billion in humanitarian and peacekeeping assistance to Sudan, including more than $400 million to build 34 base camps for peacekeepers in Darfur and $100 million to train and equip African peacekeepers in Darfur. The United States strongly believes that those responsible for the acts of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur must be held accountable and be brought to justice. We look forward to continuing to work with other members of the Council on necessary steps, including working with Costa Rica on a draft presidential statement to achieve that important objective. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list.”

    2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source

48. “Secondly, we also share the concern about the continuation of attacks, not only on displaced persons and other innocent civilians, but also on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, United Nations personnel and international aid and relief workers. Violence and criminality against those who came to help the suffering people of Darfur is barbaric and intolerable. Impunity for such acts, as the Prosecutor's report notes, is an element in feeding the climate of violence, and it must end. Thirdly, the United States continues to be deeply committed to peace, stability and the provision of humanitarian aid for the people of Sudan.”

    2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source

49. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the United States. We appreciate the report of Prosecutor Moreno- Ocampo. The violence in Darfur must end, and those who have committed atrocities, genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur must be held accountable and be brought to justice. With that in mind, I would like to make three points. First, we share the Prosecutor's assessment that the situation in Darfur remains alarming and that accountability for past and present crimes against the people of Darfur is needed to enhance security and to send a warning to individuals who might resort to brutality as a way of achieving their aims.”

    2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source

50. “Moreno-Ocampo 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 accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. I now give the floor to Mr. Moreno-Ocampo.”

    2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source