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first: 2004-05-17
most recent: 2006-08-22
sittings or episodes: 28
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“That reflects not only budgetary considerations, but also the importance of the active involvement of the relevant States in bringing about justice. Given those circumstances, it would be difficult for us to justify the continued funding of the ICTY and the ICTR beyond the completion target date of 2010 - should it become necessary - other than through voluntary contributions. From a long-term perspective, the process of achieving justice and ending impunity will require and benefit from a parallel cooperative effort - in addition to international criminal tribunals - that will promote and sustain the rule of law and the mechanism of fair trials at the community and national levels.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source
“Our more recent major support for and active role in the establishment of the Khmer Rouge trial in the former Democratic Kampuchea is further testimony of our deep commitment in that regard. However, we would find it very difficult to justify our support for funding the activities of the ICTY and the ICTR out of the regular budget if it were to begin to look like support for what seems like an almost indefinite period. Achieving justice requires not only the will of the international community, but also resolve on the part of the States concerned. Today, we have the International Criminal Court and the special courts in Sierra Leone and Cambodia all funded by contributions from countries directly concerned and with special interest in the matter.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source
“To that end, all necessary and appropriate measures should be explored, including the transfer of ongoing trials to the domestic courts. Secondly, if the activities of the Tribunals should continue beyond the deadline set in the completion strategies, it is our view that we should consider the possibility of providing the necessary funding for the Tribunals beyond the deadline through voluntary contributions from States directly concerned and from interested States. We do not say that out of a lack of commitment on the part of my country to the cause of justice and to ending impunity; on the contrary, our long-term, substantial support to the ICTY and the ICTR is clear.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source
“While we understand the concerns that may prompt such an observation, we also feel it necessary to express our concern about the possibility of extending the ICTY's mandate beyond the date envisaged in its completion strategy. We raise that concern now because, although there are still five years left until we reach the final deadline set by the completion strategies, we believe that it is not too soon to call attention to it. In that connection, our view is that, first, both the ICTY and ICTR should be strongly encouraged to make every effort to complete their activities in accordance with their completion strategies by the final deadline - that is to say, by the end of 2010 - as endorsed by the Council.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source
“We have also noted with appreciation the efforts made by neighbouring States and by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in the arrest of Ante Gotovina on 7 December. We call for continued efforts to apprehend the key remaining fugitives, especially Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic, and to arrest Felicien Kabuga and transfer him to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). In his report to the Council, Judge Pocar indicated that despite the efforts of neighbouring States and of the ICTY, trials may not end by the end of 2009 but may continue beyond that date if the remaining fugitives are not apprehended in the coming months.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source
“First I would like to thank the Presidents of both Tribunals, Judge Fausto Pocar and Judge Erik Mose, as well as the Prosecutors of the Tribunals, Ms. Carla Del Ponte and Mr. Hassan Bubacar Jallow, for their reports to the Security Council. Japan notes with satisfaction that both Tribunals have been making efforts to achieve justice through two avenues: the efficient conduct of their trial activities and the improvement of their management capacity. We appreciate the fact that the Tribunals have worked to accomplish the transfer of mid- to low-level accused to domestic courts. We believe that the closer involvement of local authorities and populations will contribute to the process of reconciliation among the people and to the establishment of the rule of law.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source
“It is my delegation's view that this perspective too should be taken into account in the formulation of the action plan. And secondly, we welcome the assignment of gender advisers to peacekeeping operations and the expansion of their responsibilities, and we believe that it is necessary to evaluate how well they have carried out their duties and whether the peacekeeping structure, including at the higher levels, pays enough attention to those advisers and their work. Furthermore, in assigning gender advisers we should ensure the effectiveness of their efforts by avoiding duplication with work done in other similar schemes, for example by child protection advisers.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“What is unique about these projects is that widows who lost their husbands to conflict are given priority with regard to participation in these community groups. We believe that these projects will help women gain confidence and be empowered to assume roles as major contributors to development and reconstruction, and thus, ultimately, to lasting peace. Finally, Japan welcomes the Secretary-General's system-wide action plan on the implementation of the resolution. We will study the plan in greater detail in due course, but today I would like to make two preliminary comments. First, one of the major causes of sexual misconduct involving peacekeeping personnel is considered to be the lack of training and education of soldiers by troop-contributing countries.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“For successful peacebuilding, including the initial phase of development and reconstruction, self-help efforts and ownership by the local population are indispensable. In order to foster such self-help efforts and local ownership and ensure women's participation in the process, women need to be protected and empowered. Protection and empowerment are the central components of human security. At this juncture, let me introduce one brief example of what Japan is doing on the ground based on this concept. In the Philippines, through the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Japan is assisting community development programmes and regional infrastructure projects. In these projects, community groups drawn from the local population are taking the lead in developing and implementing different aspects of the programmes.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“In the peace process in Burundi - as we saw in the video, for which we thank the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) - more than 50 women organized and presented recommendations to peace negotiators. Twenty-three of those recommendations were included in the final peace accord, which incorporated a strong recognition of the centrality of women's rights. In Afghanistan, 95 women were among the 502 delegates who participated in the constitutional Loya Jirga, undoubtedly contributing to the inclusion of a clause to guarantee equal rights and duties for men and women before the law in the country's first post-Taliban Constitution. Citing those best practices and lessons learned, we must continue to advocate effectively for recognition of the importance of women's roles in all efforts aimed at achieving peace and security.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“While women often organize at the grassroots level in order to promote peace, their access to the formal process continues to be limited. Why? One of the reasons, we believe, is that the actors concerned have not yet gained enough understanding about the advantages of having women involved in peace negotiations and about the concrete results that such involvement can produce. With women's participation at the negotiating table, we will be able to integrate women's needs and perspectives into peace agreements and settlement. In so doing, we can ensure the central role of women in subsequent peacekeeping and peacebuilding processes and in post-conflict society.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“I wish to begin by expressing my delegation's gratitude to the Romanian presidency for organizing this open debate. I would also like to thank the five speakers at the beginning of this meeting for their insightful presentations and first- hand information. Japan believes that it is important to ensure women's participation in all efforts to maintain peace and security, from peacemaking to peacekeeping to peacebuilding. In that regard, we welcome the outcome document of the 2005 world summit, which rightly underlined that point. We also welcome the decision to establish the Peacebuilding Commission and look forward to the Commission's contribution in this area. Women are concerned about the way the peacemaking process is currently conducted.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“My Government will continue to extend its full cooperation for the work of the three Committees so that the Security Council will be able to further strengthen its activities in the fight against terrorism.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“It is our view that from this point forward the Committee should focus more on the issue of technical assistance. The mandate of the Committee is expected to expire at the end of April next year, but many tasks still remain to be accomplished by the Committee. It is critical that we have an efficient work programme, bearing in mind the limited time remaining. We need to enrich the activities of the three Committees, and from that standpoint, in addition to the experts working for the 1540 Committee, we welcome that the experts and new members of both the Monitoring Team of the Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee and the CTED are now operating in full force, and we look forward to their active role.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“Japan would like the CTC to devise ways and means to make the CTC analysis clearer to the donor community so that coordination between donors and recipients can be closer and thus strengthen the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) by Member States. In this connection, establishing a structure for closer contact with the Counter-Terrorism Action Group and international, regional and sub-regional organizations would be an effective step. We also expect that during the visits to States, contacts with regional organizations and others in addition to the Governments will be enhanced. Thirdly, in the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), the examination of national reports is in the final stage, and we welcome the fact that second reports are being submitted by some Member States.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“At present, with the assessment of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), the CT C is working to identify the technical assistance needs of Member States, and we expect that the information on those needs will be relayed to the donor community in a systematic manner so as to ensure that technical assistance is actually provided to the States requiring it. Specifically, we believe assistance could be provided more efficiently if the CTC, with its information-gathering and analytical capacity, could provide additional information on what kinds of assistance donors should focus on in those cases in which donor States and organizations are currently identifying needs through individual efforts.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“It is therefore vital to ensure that the List be utilized effectively within each Member State. We also find it of great significance that Council resolution 1624 (2005), aiming at the prevention of incitement to terrorist acts - an area not covered previously - was adopted by the leaders at the Security Council summit last month. Secondly, in order to build the counter-terrorism capacity of Member States, it is crucial to accelerate the efforts to strengthen the role of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC). We need to devise ways to facilitate the provision of technical assistance requested by Member States through the CTC to build their counter-terrorism capacity.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“From that perspective, it is worth mentioning that Council resolution 1617 (2005), adopted on 29 July, strongly urges all Member States to implement the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) Forty Recommendations on Money Laundering and the FATF Nine Special Recommendations on Terrorist Financing. On the basis of resolution 1617 (2005), we also have seen progress in cooperation between Interpol and the Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee, with the General Assembly of Interpol recently approving this matter. We expect that information accumulated by Interpol can thus be further utilized in order to prevent terrorist activities. In addition, resolution 1617 (2005) encourages further improvement in the Consolidated List of the Sanctions Committee.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“Although those negotiations were difficult, they are now being followed up by negotiations on the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in hopes of reaching an agreement. We believe it is essential that the Security Council also continue to develop an effective counter-terrorism policy by deepening the cooperation among the counter- terrorism-related committees. There are three points I would like to focus on today that may help to ensure further effectiveness in the work of the three Committees. First, as I emphasized on the occasion of the last briefings, there can be no question about the importance of establishing counter-terrorism prevention measures.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“At the outset, I would like to welcome the three Chairs and express my appreciation for their briefings. Since our last public meeting on 20 July (S/PV.5229), we have had no respite from acts of terror, which have been committed one after another, in Egypt, Iraq, Turkey, Sri Lanka and Bali, Indonesia. My delegation would like to express its sincere condolences to the victims and their families and its hopes for early recovery for those who suffered injuries in those attacks. Terrorism must never be condoned, and my Government strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. In adopting the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1), Member States debated for long hours over the counter-terrorism measures to be pursued by the United Nations.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“My Government expects that all heads of State will accept the Secretary- General's recommendation at the summit meeting in September. In addition, in order to further strengthen the actions taken by the Security Council, my Government will continue to extend its full cooperation to the work of the three Committees.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“The Security Council will continue to strive to make provision for an effective mechanism for counter-terrorism policy and to ensure that necessary assistance be provided to those Member States requiring and requesting it. To facilitate that, cooperation, such as the submission of reports without delay and the provision of information to each Committee, is essential. No State, whether developed or developing, is exempt from the threat of terrorism. Every State is constantly studying ways to enable its people to live in a safe world, and the United Nations is at the forefront of gathering and sharing the accumulated knowledge and experience of Member States in that regard. Japan supports Secretary-General Annan's recommendation to implement a comprehensive strategy for counter-terrorism.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“At the same time, it is essential for the international community to clearly state that the targeting and deliberate killing of civilians and non-combatants cannot be justified or legitimized by any cause or grievance, and to cooperate in concluding the negotiation of the draft comprehensive convention on international terrorism by June 2006. Although it takes time and is a difficult task to prepare domestic legislation and measures to implement resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) and other relevant resolutions, the sound way to counter terrorism is to continue to make steady progress in such preparations.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“In that connection, Japan appreciates the reports prepared by the 1267 Committee's Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team. We are certain that, in conjunction with today's discussion, the reports will contribute greatly to improving and strengthening sanctions measures. Fourthly, in the fight against terrorism, the full cooperation of Member States in the efforts of the United Nations is, after all, indispensable. As underscored on various other occasions, Japan would like to urge Member States to join and implement the 12 counter-terrorism-related international conventions and protocols as a matter of urgency and to sign the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism in its early stage.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“Japan will continue to provide bilateral assistance for capacity-building. Thirdly, in order to prevent the proliferation of terrorists and terrorist acts, improving and strengthening sanctions measures continues to be necessary. In that connection, as a result of the discussion currently taking place with regard to the new draft resolution on the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions Committee, my Government expects that we will soon be able to decide on ways to improve and strengthen sanction measures - for example, by establishing clearer procedures so that the Committee's consolidated list will be easier for Member States to use, strengthening cooperation between the Committee and Interpol and setting up a system to effectively implement asset-freezing measures.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“Secondly, it is of course also crucial to build the capacity of Member States in this regard. The CTC has finished its first round of country visits, which began in March this year. Japan regards such visits as useful in building the capacity of the States Visited. My Government expects that the CTC will encourage the efforts of the States visited and will identify the areas where assistance from the international community is needed, thereby facilitating the actual provision of assistance and effectively achieving the intended objectives. In that connection, we will closely observe the progress made by the end of this year. Information regarding the assistance needs of Member States provided to the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions Committee and the 1540 Committee must be shared with the CTC.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“I would like to emphasize four points that may help to further advance the work of the three committees. First, it has become clear once again from the London terrorist bombings that it is of the utmost importance to urgently establish preventive measures to counter terrorism. Enhancing information-sharing and cooperation is one such measure. In addition to bilateral arrangements, it is important that the Security Council encourage Member States to utilize the information and experience accumulated by bodies such as the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), the International Civil Aviation Organization and the Financial Action Task Force. Such efforts will enable States to deny entry to terrorists by sharing information on lost or stolen passports, as well as to suppress terrorist financing.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“As is evident from the London terrorist bombings, terrorism continues to pose an immediate threat to all of us, as does the risk of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery falling into terrorist hands. The Security Council has been working in earnest to cope with such threats. Following the Council's meeting on this subject in April (see S/PV.5168), it is extremely meaningful that the Chairpersons of the three Committees have today provided clear explanations of the work done by their respective committees and experts and have described the programmes of the Security Council as a whole that are devoted to the common task of fighting terrorism. Deepening the cooperation among those committees will ensure the development of an effective counter- terrorism policy.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“I would like to welcome the Chairpersons of the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions Committee, the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the 1540 Committee, as well as to express my appreciation for their briefings. First of all, my delegation would like to express its sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the simultaneous terrorist bombings that took place in London on 7 July. We also express our hope for the early recovery of those who suffered injuries. As in the case of the Madrid train bombings and the sarin gas attacks on the Tokyo subway network, innocent lives were taken by the targeting of mass transit systems for terror attacks, which is surely the most reprehensible act imaginable.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“Member States should be encouraged to carry out comprehensive strategies that include education, prevention, counselling and voluntary testing, care and treatment and steps to counter the discrimination and stigma often borne by those affected with HIV/AIDS. Japan has spared no effort to fulfil its obligations in that regard, including by providing enhanced training to our peacekeepers. We are pleased to inform the Council that, on 30 June 2005, our Prime Minister, Mr. Junichiro Koizumi, announced that Japan had decided to increase its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by half a billion dollars. Finally, we would like to thank the delegation of Greece for preparing the draft presidential statement, which we fully support.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“My Government believes that it is important to assess the state of implementation at this stage. Japan thinks highly of the efforts made to date by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and UN AIDS. We expect that not only will they reduce the risk of HIV transmission to peacekeepers, but that those efforts - which is to say, appropriate action being taken by peacekeepers who have an accurate understanding of HIV/AIDS and a high awareness of gender and human rights issues - will also have a positive impact upon the countries in which they are carried out. Concerning the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS, which the General Assembly adopted in June 2001 (resolution S-26/2, annex), we regret that it is not likely that the goals for 2005 will be met.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“Mr. President, your initiative to hold this open briefing concerning HIV/AIDS is much appreciated. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno and Dr. Piot, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), for their very comprehensive and illuminating briefings. HIV/AIDS infection continues to increase worldwide despite the efforts of the international community. In response, Japan this month hosted the International Congress on HIV/AIDS in Asia and the Pacific. At that meeting, participants confirmed that the Asian region is also confronted with the threat of HIV/AIDS. Resolution 1308 (2000) is proof that comprehensive and integrated policies are necessary in all relevant areas. This year is the fifth anniversary of the adoption of that resolution.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“First, how does the World Food Programme cooperate with other relevant United Nations agencies to address complex problems of hunger in a holistic manner? In that endeavour, what does Mr. Morris expect from intergovernmental bodies, especially from the Security Council? Secondly, I assume that problems in the food distribution system also affect chronic hunger in the southern African region, which Mr. Morris Visited. What are examples of such problems, and how is the WFP helping to solve them? Thirdly, what are the challenges that Mr. Morris faces in obtaining cooperation from the Governments concerned, especially with regard to needs assessment and monitoring?”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“Low productivity is aggravated by conflict, natural disasters, HIV/AIDS and weak governance. Comprehensive remedies are needed to address problems of such complexity. In addition, even when productivity is relatively high, inefficient distribution systems or distribution systems distorted for one reason or another can prevent ordinary citizens from gaining access to food. Distribution is also a challenge to the food assistance programmes conducted by the World Food Programme (WFP). Accurate needs assessments and reliable monitoring are indispensable to distributing food to people in need. And both require sufficient cooperation from the Governments concerned. Based on those observations, I would like to ask a few questions.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“Hunger therefore also contributes to the serious problem of child soldiers. We are deeply concerned about children who are forced to experience such suffering, and we are determined to continue to provide assistance in that area, especially through, inter alia, school feeding programmes. School feeding programmes contribute to helping children to resume normal and peaceful lives, as well as to overcoming hunger and promoting education. School feeding programmes were very useful when Japan was trying to recover from the war. Those programmes included the assistance of the United States, UNICEF and other countries and organizations. We are very grateful for that assistance. Hunger, as an extreme form of poverty, results from various interrelated patterns.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Morris for his very informative and powerful briefing. His explanation of the situation in southern Africa, based on his recent trip to the region as the Secretary- General's Special Envoy for Humanitarian Needs there, was especially persuasive. We appreciate all of his hard work. We share the View that, as Mr. Morris has just argued, peace and security cannot be maintained without tackling hunger. The Secretary-General stated in his report that "A world in which every year 11 million children die before their fifth birthday and three million people die of AIDS is not a world of larger freedom." (A/59/2005, para. 26) The effect of hunger on children is especially devastating, as it robs them of their future. Desperate children without any means of obtaining food often have no other choice than to become soldiers.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“Secondly, according to the report of the Secretary-General, the legal basis for the establishment of the special chamber and the laws governing its operation will be Burundian law, with necessary modifications. I therefore would like to ask whether the Minister considers that it would be possible to achieve broad support for the recommendations among the people of Burundi and, in particular, the members of the Parliament and the various political parties.”
2005-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5203 (2005) · source
“We also welcome the statement of Minister Kiganahe on the recommendations of the Secretary-General, as it demonstrates the determination of his Government to eradicate the culture of impunity while promoting national reconciliation. We consider some details remain to be sorted out in the recommendations of the Secretary-General. In that connection, I would like to put two questions to Minister Kiganahe. First, I am fully aware of the urgent need to establish such mechanisms, but doing so will require the discussion and approval of the Parliament of Burundi once the transition is completed. Therefore, I should be grateful if the Minister could give us his view on the timing of the establishment of the mechanisms.”
2005-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5203 (2005) · source
“I would like to join the previous speakers in extending a warm welcome to Minister Kiganahe and expressing my appreciation for his attendance at this meeting to provide his Government's view on the recommendations in the Secretary-General's report on the possible establishment of two mechanisms to bring about national reconciliation and justice in Burundi. I also thank Mr. Zacklin for introducing the report of the Secretary-General. We welcome the news that the transitional process in Burundi is making steady progress, as shown by the successful holding of the communal elections, and we applaud the commitment of each and every Burundian to that process.”
2005-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5203 (2005) · source
“Lastly, let me reiterate that it is essential for us, in assessing the completion strategies of the Tribunals, to duly recognize their current situation and to take stock of the direction in which they headed. In that regard, we strongly hope that the Tribunals will continue to be accountable for their activities to the Security Council as well as to the States Members of the United Nations.”
2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source
“I should like to take this opportunity to ask, through you, Mr. President, the Presidents and Prosecutors of both Tribunals about their views on how the people in the region see the work of the Tribunals. It is time to consider further the future schedules of both Tribunals - that is, the scheduling of appeals cases. Better coordination and scheduling well in advance will be needed to avoid putting too great a burden on the Appeal Chambers of both Tribunals. When we consider the schedules of the Appeal Chambers, we must also take into consideration the timing of the expiration of the terms of office of the permanent and ad litem judges. It is desirable that the Security Council should consider specific factors in each case, as it did in extending the terms of office of nine ad litem judges in January of this year.”
2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source
“Let me reiterate the importance of the involvement of local people in the process of bringing about justice. The transfer of cases from international courts to domestic courts will contribute to the process of reconciliation among the people of the region and to the establishment of the rule of law. We hope that this will be facilitated in both the ICTY and the ICTR, while ensuring that international standards of due process and the rights of defendants are maintained. The question of enhancement of the judicial capacity of States in the region should be addressed in that direction, especially in Rwanda and its neighbouring countries. In the case of the ICTR, a traditional judicial system such as Gacaca can contribute to greater involvement of the local people in the process of achieving justice.”
2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source
“While recognizing that cooperation has improved, Japan believes that those States must further enhance their cooperation in order to expedite the arrest and the transfer of fugitives, especially Radovan Karadzic, Ratko Mladic and Ante Gotovina.The transfer of cases from the ICTY to domestic courts in the region should be facilitated as well. In that regard, we welcome the inauguration of the War Crimes Chamber of the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which took place in March of this year. Japan has donated half a million United States dollars for the activities of that Chamber through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Trust Fund. We hope that the international community will provide further assistance to the Chamber.”
2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source
“Concerning the former point, it is recalled that resolution 1534 (2004) emphasized the importance of full implementation of the completion strategies, including the completion of all trial activities at first instance by the end of 2008. The ICTY should take all possible measures to meet this goal, as it has previously confirmed its commitment to the full implementation of the completion strategy. At the same time, the cooperation of States in the region with the ICTY is essential for the achievement of its objectives.”
2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source
“We hope that the ICTR will maintain the current speed of trials as long as possible, and thereby fulfil President Mose's projection that trials and judgements, in the range of 65 to 70 per cent will be completed by 2008. My Government is concerned about two remarks in the report presented by President Meron. The first is the observation that the ICTY's trial activities at first instance will run into 2009. The second point of concern is the possibility that President Meron raised of establishing a fourth courtroom. With regard to the latter point, careful consideration should be given in the light of the fact that the Tribunal will be proceeding with a phasing-down period in the near future, in accordance with the completion strategy.”
2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source
“However, the impact of those new arrivals on the scheduling of trials should be duly addressed in order to ensure that the speed of the trials will not be impeded. We hope that the ICTY will continue its efforts in that direction by considering the schedules of trials well in advance. We appreciate, as well, the continuous effort of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) to conduct judicial trials as efficiently as possible by utilizing the courtrooms at their full capacity. The efforts by Prosecutor Jallow to visit many countries to discuss various issues, including the arrest and transfer of fugitives and the transfer of cases from the ICTR to domestic courts, are also welcome.”
2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank the Presidents of both Tribunals, Judge Meron and Judge Mose, as well as the Prosecutors of the Tribunals, Ms. Del Ponte and Mr. Jallow, for their reports to the Council. Japan appreciates the fact that both Tribunals have been making efforts for the efficient conduct of their trial activities. It is particularly noteworthy that the Prosecutors of both Tribunals completed their investigative work at the end of 2004 and submitted the indictments of senior indictees in accordance with their completion strategies. We appreciate the recent positive developments in the activities of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugosoavia (ICTY), which include the arrival in The Hague of a number of indictees and fugitives.”
2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source
“Our total contribution to Kosovo to date in the fields of reconstruction, humanitarian assistance, democratization and human resources development amounts to approximately $188 million. Projects focusing on medical care, education and human resources development will continue to be undertaken in a proactive manner. Japan intends to continue to play an energetic role in the efforts to shape the future of Kosovo and to contribute to the consolidation of peace and economic development in South-Eastern Europe.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“From that point of view, we consider it appropriate to begin the review at this time, and we would like to express our support for the Secretary-General's recommendation that a comprehensive review should be initiated this summer. At the same time, Japan would like to underscore that significant progress on all standards, including in addressing the aforementioned problems, must be recognized in the comprehensive review in order for the review to result in a positive evaluation and for the status talks to begin. Japan has been providing its support to the Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan through assistance for the independent media and schools for ethnic minorities, among other areas.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“Instances of harassment of minorities continue to be reported, and a Kosovo Force (KFOR) escort is still required for the movement of those minorities in some areas. The fragile security situation, combined with high unemployment, has kept the rate of returns of internally displaced persons low. Much remains to be done, especially with regard to the protection of minorities. We welcome the adoption of the Reform of Local Government Working Programme 2005, and call upon all parties to make further efforts for the implementation of that essential project. We believe that the comprehensive review will foster further progress in achieving the standards by the parties and will crystallise the progress made to date with regard to each standard.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source