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first: 2007-01-31
most recent: 2011-08-26
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“On the peacekeeping track, it will be useful and perhaps unavoidable to presume a hostile environment. The Secretary-General makes that point clear in the report. In reality, it is a prerequisite for any kind of deployment that it enjoy the consent and acceptance of the leaders and a majority of the population of Somalia. The political framework therefore remains key to the success of United Nations involvement. What is essential at this stage is the continued planning for and exploring of options and contributions. We want to ensure that, when the time comes for the international community to deploy a force, United Nations Member States and the Secretariat are well prepared. In the meantime, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) remains central.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“The international community clearly has no magic wand for resolving the Somali situation, but it could - and obviously should - do more to help the Somalis to settle one of the most persistent situations of violence and humanitarian suffering. The political process, including the coordinating role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, requires sustained international support. We welcome the contribution of the members of the international community to the Djibouti process. The unity of efforts with the strong coordinating role of the Special Representative is more crucial now that circumstances are increasingly challenging. The resolution adopted today on the expansion of the sanctions regime against Somalia will, we hope, contribute to the early establishment of peace and stability in Somalia.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“It is most unfortunate that the situation in Somalia is at a stage where a military solution is becoming more attractive and appearing to be more achievable to some Somali parties than it was a year or so ago. That is evidenced by the expansion of territorial control and other successes of the opposition armed groups. The leaders and the people of Somalia are ultimately responsible for the fate of their country. All of them without exception need to come together and agree on a political framework to achieve peace and to decide on what should follow the transitional period. Therefore, the commitment to the Djibouti process and to the agreement to cease armed hostilities signed on 26 October are welcome, and we look forward to their ongoing compliance.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“Let me begin by joining previous speakers in thanking Assistant Secretary- General Menkerios and Mr. Zenenga for their briefings. We welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Somalia and the Permanent Observer of the African Union. We also welcome the participation of the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization in today's meeting, in accordance with resolution 1816 (2008). We are thankful for their respective statements. The statements that we have heard this morning and the Secretary-General's report (S/2008/709) clearly caution us that, while we may have reason to be optimistic that the parties in Somalia are going to make further progress in forging a political solution, their efforts are taking place against the tide of the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“Finally, it is our wish that the resolution we have just adopted not only will support continuously the work of UNAMID but will also contribute to the promotion of the Peace Agreement and to the easing of the humanitarian situation in Darfur.”
2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source
“The Rome Statute itself recognizes the role of political and security considerations in the pursuit of justice, as reflected in its article 16. Now, the Security Council needs to find ways to respond to any possible obstruction of the peace process and of the maintenance of international peace and security. We are hopeful that the Council will consider positively the request made by those organizations, in particular the African Union, which is the partner of the United Nations in the political and peacekeeping endeavour in Darfur. The Security Council became involved in Darfur because of the urgent need of the people of Darfur to be protected. The persistence of the conflict would definitely not serve that purpose.”
2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source
“In that regard, we fully support the views of the African Union, the League of Arab States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference as expressed in their respective letters to the Council, as well as those of the Non-Aligned Movement on the need for the Security Council to assume its responsibility for maintaining international peace and security and to ensure that the ongoing peace process in Darfur is notjeopardized. My delegation therefore supports the call for the Council to consider requesting the ICC to defer the investigation in relation to the situation in Darfur, in line with article 16 of the Rome Statute. Indeed, resolution 1593 (2005), which referred the situation in Darfur to the Prosecutor of the ICC, envisaged, in its second preambular paragraph, the possible deferral of the case.”
2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source
“As stated in paragraph 9 of resolution 1828 (2008), "there can be no military solution to the conflict in Darfur, and an inclusive political settlement and the successful deployment of UNAMID are essential to re-establishing peace". The resolution expresses the Council's insistence on a political solution and its readiness to take action against those impeding the peace process. I wish also to reiterate Indonesia's position on the need to strike a balance between the promotion of justice and the pursuit of peace.”
2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source
“Let me first express my delegation's appreciation to the United Kingdom for preparing the resolution, taking the leading role in the negotiations and providing ample time for our deliberations. It is indeed very unfortunate that the resolution did not enjoy consensus. My delegation fully supports the deployment and work of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), and therefore fully endorses the extension of its mandate. As a United Nations Member State and a police contributor to UNAMID, and in remembrance of the very regrettable tragedy visited upon UNAMID personnel recently, Indonesia welcomes the resolution's appropriate recognition of the issue of the safety and security of UNAMID personnel, including in relation to the urgent contribution to and prompt deployment of critical force enablers.”
2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source
“It is therefore our fervent hope that ongoing efforts will yield results in the realization of a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on relevant resolutions of the Council, including resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and 1515 (2003), the Madrid terms of reference and the principle of Land for Peace and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“My delegation therefore attaches primary significance to an item in the Doha agreement underlining that all parties will commit not to resort to arms or violence in order to resolve political conflicts. Unity is a key aspect to the achievement of sustainable peace in Lebanon. Accordingly, we welcome President Sleiman's efforts in promoting dialogue and reconciliation in the country. A peace process is not an easy venture. It never has been. It is a long and arduous journey that needs our outmost care and constant attention. As long as we promote peaceful ways rather than violence, negotiations rather than the use of military force and dialogue rather than confrontation, we shall surely be able to reach our end goal of comprehensive peace in the region.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“As a logical complement to the Annapolis Conference, this initiative is aimed at, among other goals, serving as a catalyst to the peace process in the light of the anticipated establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State. Imbued with the Bandung spirit, the conference resulted in a list of commitments, including training assistance for as many as 10,000 Palestinians, including in the fields of law enforcement and administrative reform. With regard to Lebanon, in line with the Doha agreement on Lebanon, we welcome the election of General Sleiman as President of Lebanon and we are hopeful that the new cabinet will be established as soon as possible. We are concerned over the recent clashes in Tripoli, which caused injuries and casualties.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“Similarly important to achieving sustainable peace are continuous efforts in addressing other core issues, including borders, the issue of Palestinian refugees and the status of Jerusalem. The humanitarian situation in Gaza, which remains dire, also warrants continued response from the international community. A viable Palestine State cannot be built in a day. It will require continued preparation and planning. Indonesia, therefore, attaches great importance to the 08-4326] Paris donors conference, the Palestine Investment Conference and the Berlin Conference in Support of Palestinian Civil Security and Rule of Law. For our part, Indonesia, in collaboration with South Africa, has hosted the Asia-Africa Ministerial Conference on Capacity-Building for Palestine in Jakarta from 14 to 15 July 2008.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“There is no better time than now to act to resolve the conflict and broker a peace. We welcome in that regard the unflagging commitment and contribution of the Arab League, the Quartet and countries in the region. One challenge that now needs to be urgently addressed is the problem of Israeli settlement activities in the Palestinian territory. Those activities constitute grave breaches of international law and a serious obstacle to the establishment of a physically viable, sovereign and independent Palestinian State and thus to the achievement of peace itself. These illegal activities must be terminated immediately. The Security Council, for its part, should pronounce itself clearly and vigorously on this very important matter. Indonesia therefore fully supports the draft resolution recently proposed by the members of the Arab Group.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“We therefore continue to attach great significance to the Yemen agreement that outlined important avenues for dialogue and reconciliation among Palestinians. With those positive developments, we have reasons to be hopeful that those achievements could eventually crystallize into a new equilibrium, in which all nations in the region share peace dividends and an independent and viable State of Palestine stands side by side in harmony with its neighbours. We, the international community, have been waiting for that moment. Despite recent progress, we certainly cannot be complacent. Much remain to be done. The Middle East conflict will remain unresolved if all parties concerned do not go beyond the ordinary in their efforts to ensure a viable solution to the conflict.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“We are particularly heartened by the current surge in diplomacy aimed at jumpstarting a comprehensive peace process, as demonstrated by the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Palestine, the launching of indirect talks between Syria and Israel and potential steps on the Lebanon-Israeli track. We are also encouraged by the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, steps towards normalization of relations between Lebanon and Syria, the swap of prisoners between Israel and Hezbollah, as well as the increasing stability in Lebanon after the election of its President. Also key to the establishment of a Palestinian State and genuine peace for all Palestinians is inter- Palestinian dialogue and reconciliation.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“The Middle East conflict continues to pose a threat to international peace and security. Not because merely in and of itself, but also because of the inability of the Council to take concrete and resolute action. The Council should play its own role in the process of achieving comprehensive peace in the region. It has moral and Charter responsibilities to make a contribution to the solution of the Middle East and should devote the same consummate political energy to resolve this conflict as it has devoted to conflicts in other parts of the globe. We call for the same vigour and allocation of time in addressing the Middle East conflict. At present, prospects for peace in the region are flourishing. We must seize this opportunity.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“Let me first of all join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his briefing. My delegation also would like to associate itself with the statement to be made by the distinguished representative of Cuba, who will speak on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Conflict in the Middle East has continued for far too long, taking the lives of countless civilians, wrecking families and preventing its young population from fully reaping the benefits of global economic development. For sixty years, the region has been a theatre of tension and violence, and on the Palestinian side, the nation has continuously faced hardship and has had to survive without a State. They have suffered the worst. This has been going on for far too long, so long that it has tarnished our collective conscience.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“Continuing on a smaller scale, UNMIN could focus on the ongoing work of monitoring the management of arms and armed personnel, and assisting Nepal in moving the peace process towards its conclusion.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“As to the future of UNMIN, we take note of the Government of Nepal's letter of 8 July 2008 which, inter alia, requests an extension of the remainder of UNMIN's mandate for an additional six months. Indonesia believes that since UNMIN's deployment was requested by Nepal, its future should naturally be decided by the people and the Government of that country. For its part, the Council should stand ready to respond to the wishes of the Nepalese people unanimously and decisively, as it did when UNMIN was established in January 2007. Indonesia thus supports the request of the Government of Nepal and the recommendation of the Secretary-General, as just conveyed by Mr. Ian Martin, for the extension of the mandate of UNMIN for a period of six months.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“Robust democracy in Nepal will come about if support is truly popular and includes all segments of Nepalese society across political lines and ethnicity. In this regard, we welcome the representation of a variety of ethnic groups that had previously been under- represented in the Assembly. With regard to the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), my delegation commends the Mission, under the leadership of Mr. Martin, for the technical assistance and advisory services it provided to the Nepalese authorities before and during the election. With the successful conclusion of the election, my delegation welcomes the Secretary- General's recommendation for a phased, gradual drawdown and withdrawal of UNMIN staff.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“The conclusion of the Constituent Assembly election is only the beginning of the hard work of hammering out a democratic process and the formation of a representative government. In the post-election period, there remain critical matters that the future government of Nepal will have to tackle. As the Secretary-General observed in his report, completion of the peace process remains a challenge. Management of arms and arms personnel still needs to be completed; this is one of the main pillars of the CPA. Former combatants have yet to be integrated and rehabilitated. That will require not only sufficient funding but also institutional and administrative measures. In this regard, my delegation attaches great importance to the formation of a special committee mandated to verify combatants and to integrate and rehabilitate them.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“The role of the Nepalese Electoral Commission in the Constituent Assembly election is commendable. The Commission has served as an important catalyst in the promotion of electoral democracy in the country. My delegation also recognizes the 25 June 2008 signing by the Seven- Party Alliance of an agreement which provides for the time-bound solution of some key issues in the peace process. Those achievements should serve as a stepping stone for further tangible progress on other critical goals as stipulated in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). We therefore believe that all concerned parties in Nepal should remain committed to the peace process and exercise the utmost restraint with regard to actions that could undermine the peace process.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“Let me begin by joining previous speakers in thanking Mr. Ian Martin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Nepal, for his briefing, and in thanking the Secretary-General for his report (S/2008/454). After years of internal conflict, Nepal deserves peace, stability and prosperity. Momentum in realizing this hope is now evolving in Nepal. We congratulate the people and the Government of Nepal on the successful conclusion of the Constituent Assembly election and on the progress made towards a democratic, representative process and the creation of a federal democratic republic. That accomplishment is indeed a historic triumph for the people of Nepal, and we are looking forward to the successful holding of the presidential election tomorrow.”
2008-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5938 (2008) · source
“To conclude, allow me to therefore assure the Council of our full support for the adoption of the draft presidential statement on this very important matter.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“In addition, the Working Group should provide clear guidelines on how to define a clear strategy for countries or parties to be de-listed from the annexes. While demands to parties to armed conflict must be fully monitored and reported, it is equally pertinent that clear, objective and measurable guidelines be in place. Finally, let us not, as Special Representative Coomaraswamy has said, allow children to be the forgotten and neglected victims of the fighting and put future generations at risk. Let us work towards a world in which there is more humanity, more caring and more gentleness and in which children are valued and protected, starting here with this Council and its initiatives.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“However, we strongly believe that the best protection from armed conflict is in preventing it and addressing its sources at their roots. That should be done in the context of peace processes, as stipulated by resolution 1612 (2005). Thus the Security Council, as mandated by the Charter, must continuously promote peace processes so that those children can be protected. As a newly established body, the Working Group must continue to update, refine and strengthen its working methods. For that reason, we cannot but commend the efforts of the Working Group to improve its working methods in order to maintain its impartiality, transparency, accountability, inclusivity and constructive cooperation with the countries concerned.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“In that regard, the United Nations Development Programme and its development partners, as well as UNICEF and the World Health Organization, must be continuously engaged to increase their development and humanitarian initiatives that help countries in need. With the growing complexity and intricacy of world affairs, the United Nations is surely not in a position to tackle the entirety of the issue of protection of children. We therefore recognize the pivotal role that can be provided by regional organizations in addressing the multifaceted aspects of the issue. In addition, we also welcome and commend the increasing role of non-governmental organizations, such as the Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, and other civil society organizations.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“The international donor community must therefore continue to provide long-term and sustainable assistance to facilitate the full recovery of children. Such assistance should and must be provided without political preconditions. Wherever and whenever there are children affected by armed conflict, we should devote our full energy and passion to assisting them. Our political aspirations and ideological differences should not prevent the attainment of our common objective. Such assistance will require an approach that includes development and humanitarian dimensions, undergirded by the political will of States.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“Indonesia has been steadfast in its position that this issue should also be discussed within the framework of the social, economic and development frameworks. Often separated from their families and living in the squalid conditions in war zones, those children are greatly in need of psychological as well as physical intervention. Childhood, then, becomes a nightmare in which they are separated from parents and family, their homes are destroyed, health and education services are disrupted and trust is undermined. Watching parents being murdered, raped or tortured or being threatened themselves puts extreme pressure on children's' coping mechanisms, manifesting in extreme anxiety and insomnia and difficulty functioning in school or depression.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“The issue that brings us together today is an essential tragedy of conflict situations - the tragedy of the youngest victims. From Palestine to Iraq, from Afghanistan to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and elsewhere, children are casualties and victims of war. The plight of children in armed conflict continues to grip this Council. With thousands of children bearing arms as child soldiers and countless others thought to be affected in other ways, children also suffer from the spread of diseases and underdevelopment in armed conflicts. While thousands of children die every year in direct fighting, malnutrition and disease also claim many lives. Efforts to protect former child soldiers and child victims should therefore be conducted beyond the framework of security or rights-based issues.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“Allow me first to join others in thanking Viet Nam, our fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations member, for initiating this very important meeting. We are pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over this debate and we are certain that, under your able stewardship, this meeting will arrive at a successful outcome. We also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his statement and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Coomaraswamy, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Mullet, Executive Director Veneman and Ms. Hunt for their respective important statements. My delegation would also like to express our support for Ambassador Ripert of France, Chairman of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, for his statement and his leadership of the Working Group.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“In doing so, our delegation is also looking to the future, for there is a need to maintain the prospect of a united Security Council in addressing this matter in synergy with the regional efforts. 08-41947”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“It should contribute to establishing sufficient space and the necessary conducive atmosphere to allow dialogue to take place and to succeed. Its members are required to diligently ensure that the measures the Council is contemplating would, in fact, promote solutions. At this juncture, my delegation has doubts whether the measures contained in the draft resolution would promote dialogue among the parties concerned. In that regard, we are of the view that applying sanctions at this particular stage will not encourage all parties to the conflict to promote dialogue among themselves. Invoking sanctions will also jeopardize ongoing mediation efforts by regional organizations and neighbouring countries. For those pertinent reasons my delegation will abstain in the vote on the draft resolution.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“We therefore deeply regret that the time allocated to discussing the draft resolution has not been sufficient and that flexibility has not yet been fully exercised enabling all members of the Council to fully engage in trying to reach a compromise on this matter. In our view, any Security Council action must pass two key tests. First, it must serve to promote dialogue and reconciliation in Zimbabwe. In other words, it must provide encouragement and incentives to the political leaders of the country to set aside their differences and place the interests of the nation above anything else. Secondly, it must be in synergy with, and build on, regional efforts to address the issue. In short, the Security Council must exert a positive influence.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“The Security Council, in synergy with such regional efforts, must also support the people of Zimbabwe in tackling the challenges before them. The promotion of peace, stability, reconciliation and democracy should guide our endeavours. In that, we cannot emphasize enough the importance of the Council working together with SADC and the African Union. We wish also to emphasize the need for Council unity and a sense of common purpose in addressing this issue. The Security Council has proved able to speak with one voice through its presidential statement of 23 June 2008 (S/PRST/2008/23). It is preferable from our point of view that all Council decisions on the matter should be placed in the same spirit. That we must nurture and sustain.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“The leaders of the country, in particular, are called upon to recognize the burden of responsibility on their shoulders and to leave no stone unturned in the quest to extricate Zimbabwe from its present predicament. The people of Zimbabwe deserve international support in that endeavour. Indonesia wishes to acknowledge and reaffirm its support for the pivotal role being played in promoting political reconciliation among the political parties by SADC, by the facilitator of the intra-Zimbabwe dialogue, His Excellency Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa, and by the African Union. Indeed, the recent African Union summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, was unequivocal in its support for dialogue and reconciliation. We commend also the continued mediation efforts by the Secretary-General.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“Indonesia has been following the developments in Zimbabwe closely, and we wish to underline the significance of the negative reports of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union and the Pan-African Parliament observers on the presidential run-off election held on 27 June 2008. Clearly, the conduct of elections has to be undertaken in a free and fair manner. We have been appalled by the political violence, intimidation and the loss of life that has occurred. We have also been concerned by reports of the prevailing dire humanitarian situation. It is our hope that the people of Zimbabwe will be able to resolve the difficult situation they face in a peaceful and democratic manner and in accordance with Zimbabwe's own constitutional processes.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“Its good-offices support, as mandated by Council resolution 1806 (2008), in the implementation of Afghan-led reconciliation programmes remains pertinent. UNAMA's assistance to the Afghan Independent Electoral Commission in ensuring free and fair elections in 2009 and 2010 will be instrumental in the consolidation of democracy in Afghanistan. Finally, Indonesia wishes to reaffirm its full support for UNAMA and its work, and for its contribution towards a peaceful, democratic and prosperous Afghanistan.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Bilateral partnerships between Afghanistan and neighbouring States in addressing the security challenges and in finding mutually acceptable solutions to humanitarian problems are also of paramount importance. My delegation also attaches primary importance to the Paris Conference on Afghanistan, held on 12 June 2008, which not only resulted in $20 billion in pledges but also reaffirmed the Afghanistan Compact and supported the Afghanistan National Development Strategy. We are hopeful that disbursement of the pledges will be expeditious and that implementation will be effective and efficient. In the current situation in Afghanistan, the role and contribution of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) becomes more crucial than ever.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“With regard to financing for humanitarian assistance, there is an urgent need to allocate more resources to meet the emergency requirements of millions of vulnerable people. Mobilization of resources by the United Nations and by non-United Nations humanitarian agencies is a commendable effort. As attacks against humanitarian deliveries continue, the protection of humanitarian actors and their work becomes critical. These attacks constitute a clear violation of international humanitarian law. My delegation strongly deplores such attacks, which not only jeopardize the lives of humanitarian workers but also could put the Afghan people in a more difficult situation. Regional cooperation continues to be pertinent to the strengthening of Afghanistan's engagement in regional dynamics and its capacity to address transnational problems.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Indonesia therefore attaches great importance to the Afghanistan National Development Strategy, which serves as a road map for comprehensive action over the next five years. An Afghan-led reconciliation process will continue to be needed in order to achieve sustainable peace. All-inclusive reconciliation requires all parties involved to renounce violence, respect justice, equality, freedom and tolerance and promote consultation. Addressing the drug economy also remains an urgent matter, as it is particularly linked to sustaining the insurgency. The intensifying conflict in Afghanistan, exacerbated by natural disasters, has caused multiple humanitarian challenges, as described by Under- Secretary-General Holmes.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Fear of sliding back to a conflict situation is increasing as the activities of militants grow stronger. The most recent bomb attacks in Kabul reflect the urgent need to address the security challenges. Military measures remain critical in responding to the increasing attacks by militants. The role of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) has been central in assisting the Afghan Government to tackle the challenge. But military measures are not the only instrument to achieve peace and stability. As the militants continue to rely on asymmetric attacks, it becomes more difficult to adopt a full-scale military response. The situation in Afghanistan must be dealt with through a comprehensive strategy that incorporates the pillars of security, governance and rule of law and socio-economic development.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Let me begin by joining previous speakers in thanking Mr. Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, and Under-Secretary-General John Holmes for their respective briefings. My delegation warmly welcomes the presence of His Excellency Mr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, and of His Excellency Mr. Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, at this debate. We thank them for their very important statements. Since the 2001 Bonn Agreement, Afghanistan has been regarded as an exemplary State arising from conflict. In a few years, it has achieved notable progress in various sectors. But now, what Afghanistan has accomplished is being greatly corroded by serious challenges to the country's security and stability.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Finally, my delegation stresses once again its appreciation of the Court's independence, as well as the Prosecutor's efforts to implement resolution 1593 (2005). It is our long-held view that once the Security Council refers a case to the ICC it should be obliged to respect the Court's independence and allow its legal processes to take their due course.”
2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source
“In this regard, we underline the obligations of the Government of Sudan to comply with the provisions of resolution 1593 (2005). At the same time, it is Indonesia's position that the implementation of resolution 1593 (2005) and actions of the Prosecutor shall neither nullify the principle of complementarity nor absolve Sudan's national court of its responsibility regarding the perpetrators. We are confident that Sudan's national court will take up that responsibility. Cooperation with the ICC will be essential if Sudan is expected to investigate and prosecute the cases selected by the prosecutors. Indonesia strongly believes that the issue of cooperation by the Government of Sudan with the ICC should be addressed in a comprehensive manner, in the context of achieving durable peace and security.”
2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source
“We note that the Prosecutor is proceeding with two new investigations, namely on crimes committed against peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel and on the mobilization of State apparatus to plan, commit and cover up crimes against civilians. We encourage investigations that are not only thorough but also comprehensive. Crimes committed by Darfur armed rebel movements, including the Haskanita incident, as well as other attacks against peacekeepers and humanitarian organizations, require thorough investigation as well. The international community, including the ICC, needs also to be seen as impartial in order to continue to play a constructive role. My delegation strongly believes that Sudan's sovereignty must always be respected, but that sovereignty also comes with rights and responsibilities.”
2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source
“We recall in this regard that the Security Council, in its presidential statement of 24 October 2007 (S/PRST/2007/41), had underlined its willingness to take action against any party that seeks to undermine the peace process, including by failing to respect such a cessation of hostilities or by impeding the talks, peacekeeping or humanitarian aid. The Council may indeed consider it timely to act upon that willingness. My delegation regrets that no progress has been made in the cooperation between the ICC and the Government of Sudan. In the interests of justice in the long run, cooperation between the ICC and the Government of Sudan will have to be resumed if judicial processes in the Sudan and by the ICC are going to take place.”
2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source
“However, the realities of both peace and justice will have to be taken into account in order to achieve a comprehensive and durable settlement in Darfur. We therefore deeply regret the refusal by some of Darfur's rebel movements to participate in the political process led by the Special Envoys of the African Union and the United Nations. As a result, the political process initiated in Sirte more than seven months ago has faltered, while discussions of security at the technical level are being hampered by those same rebel movements.”
2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source
“All armed conflicts everywhere, without exception are accompanied by criminal acts, including serious crimes. Failure to achieve peace produces not only prolonged suffering but also the continuation of those crimes. Indonesia strongly condemns all gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. We condemn those who commit war crimes and crimes against humanity. Impunity must not be tolerated, and the perpetrators of those crimes must be brought to justice without unnecessary delay. Here, we share the profound concern expressed in the Prosecutor's report with regard to ongoing crimes by all parties. The Prosecutor's briefing today noted intensifying criminal acts in Darfur, including the violent targeting of civilians, peacekeepers and aid workers, as well as their premises and equipment.”
2008-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5905 (2008) · source