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Kolby

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first: 1998-04-24
most recent: 2003-06-17
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“Mr. Kolby: It is an honour for me to introduce the report on the recent Security Council Mission to Kosovo and Belgrade, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. At the invitation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Kosovo, Michael Steiner, the Security Council decided to send a Mission there. I was asked, and I accepted, to head the Mission. On 19 November, the Council decided that the visit should take place from 13 to 17 December, and a specific mandate was decided upon. Earlier Council Missions to Kosovo had taken place in April 2000 and in June 2001. According to the mandate, the Mission had the following objectives: first, to find ways to enhance support for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).”
2002-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4676 (2002) · source
“As the Secretary-General said in his report to the Council dated 12 November, the humanitarian Programme in Iraq was not intended to be a substitute for normal economic activity. As long as the sanctions remain in force, there is no alternative to the Programme for addressing the humanitarian situation in Iraq. Despite its shortcomings, the Programme has made, and continues to make, a major difference in the lives of ordinary Iraqis. Let me conclude by extending my deep gratitude to the Executive Director of the Office of the Iraq Programme, Mr. Benon Sevan, and his staff and to the Secretary of the Committee, Mr. Jingzhang Wan, and others in the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch. Their support and guidance has been invaluable.”
2002-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4673 (2002) · source
“A great deal of time has also been devoted to discussing reported violations of the sanctions, as well as to humanitarian exemptions under resolution 661, passenger shipping services and flights to Iraq, and application of Article 50 of the Charter. For further details on the work of the Committee in this regard, I would like to draw the Council's attention to the various reports submitted to the Council by the Committee. Since 1 January 2001, the Committee has held 33 formal meetings. As Chairman, I have given oral briefings to interested missions and to the press about the work of the Committee after each formal meeting. The Committee has also held frequent informal consultations at the expert level.”
2002-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4673 (2002) · source
“The Office of the Iraq Programme, the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency have ensured a smooth transition to the revised procedures on schedule, and I would like to pay tribute to them as well. The implementation of the Goods Review List and its procedures has brought about much-needed improvement in the flow of goods into Iraq. However, the benefits have, to some extent, been affected by a shortfall in the funding for the humanitarian programme. The funding shortfall has been of great concern to the Committee. The question of maximizing revenues for the humanitarian programme has been extensively discussed in the 661 Committee.”
2002-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4673 (2002) · source
“Much of the Committee's attention has been focused on the question of holds on contracts, and the Committee has completed its series of informal meetings on sectorial activities, with presentations by the United Nations agencies and programmes concerned. Earlier this year, the Security Council put into operation the Goods Review List and a new set of procedures, thereby easing the flow of humanitarian goods into Iraq. This was a milestone during my tenure as Chairman, and I would like to pay tribute to the members of the Council who worked so hard to make it possible to adopt resolution 1409 (2002).”
2002-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4673 (2002) · source
“Mr. Kolby: Let me start by underlining the fact that I am speaking in my personal capacity and not on behalf of the members of the 661 Committee. During the past two years, the volume of work of the Committee has continued to increase. The Committee has dealt with a wide range of issues of a complex and diverse nature. Due to the complexity of the issues on the agenda, the meetings of the 661 Committee have often been marked by frank discussion and even controversies. We have not been able to achieve results on all issues, but we have been able to handle the work, I believe, to the benefit of the Iraqi people, while implementing loyally the different resolutions of the Council. The Committee has attached high priority to the processing of contracts submitted under the oil-for- food programme.”
2002-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4673 (2002) · source
“The international community must do its utmost to contribute urgently to a solution with regard to the remaining challenges in the peace process in Burundi. In that spirit, we look forward to the Council consultations scheduled for this Friday. We will bear in mind what Vice-President Zuma has told us. Given the nature of the situation, no feasible measure must be left untried by the Council.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source
“That is a significant step, but it is far from sufficient to achieve peace in Burundi. We feel that, in many ways, it is important that the agreement now be followed through in all its aspects, including with regard to the FDD's participation in the transitional arrangements, the army reform and the reintegration of demobilized soldiers. Nevertheless, it is necessary to express concern over the potentially escalating tension, the situation on the ground in Burundi and the fact that the National Liberation Forces (FNL) remains outside the peace process, with no ceasefire agreement in place. It is very worrisome that progress may not be achieved with regard to that point in the near future.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source
“Let me begin by wishing Vice-President Zuma a very warm welcome to New York. We are very grateful for his briefing this afternoon. I should like to add that we are also very thankful to Deputy President Zuma for the way in which he has consistently maintained a relationship with the Security Council on this issue. I recall his very warm hospitality when we visited him in Pretoria in April. I should also like to welcome Ambassador Jean- Marc de la Sabliere to the Security Council. The Government of Norway recognizes that the peace process in Burundi is at heart a regional initiative, but the Security Council is a partner and plays a vital role, and we, as the Council, must do our part. We, of course, welcome the ceasefire agreement between the Government and the Forces for the Defence of Democracy (FDD).”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source
“Finally, all parties need to engage in long-term planning in order to promote peaceful coexistence, thereby making the current process more self- sustaining. Bougainville is not a major item on the agenda of the Security Council. It is, nevertheless, a vivid example of the constructive role the United Nations can play in a comprehensive peace-building strategy, even with relatively small resources. Allow me therefore to end by paying tribute to UNPOB for the very good work the Office is undertaking, and to the members of the Peace Monitoring Group for their valuable support for United Nations efforts in Bougainville.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“As a means of promoting those goals and safeguarding the investments already made in Bougainville, my delegation supports the extension of UNPOB's mandate until the end of 2003. That will allow the United Nations Office to oversee the implementation of the pending components of the Peace Agreement, and thereby to contribute to the final sealing of the peace process. I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage the Government of Papua New Guinea and its Bougainville counterparts to remain committed to the peace process and to do their utmost to keep it on track through its last stage. Particular emphasis should be placed on overcoming current obstacles to effective weapons disposal relating, inter alia, to logistics, communications and mobilization.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“The scope of peace-building activities currently being undertaken by different actors in Bougainville covers a variety of initiatives, from reconciliation of former enemies to reintegration of ex-combatants and the promotion of development and economic recovery. However, the successful implementation of those initiatives depends, to a large extent, on the agreed weapons disposal plan being fully implemented. Moreover, only through an appropriate arrangement as to the final fate of the weapons will there be conditions conducive to the effective implementation of autonomy and the provisions for a referendum in the Agreement, and for the autonomous Bougainville Government to be established.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“First, I would also like to thank Sir Kieran for his briefing on recent developments in the Bougainville peace process. In spite of recent setbacks and challenges that need to be addressed, the overall impression is that the process continues on the right track and that it has now reached its final stages. We are pleased to note that the United Nations, through the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB), is maintaining its vital role in promoting peace and stability on the island. In addition to overseeing implementation of the weapons disposal plan, UNPOB and the Peace Monitoring Group are instrumental in terms of encouraging mutual trust and confidence between the parties. My delegation takes the view that sustained peace-building efforts are crucial in any comprehensive strategy aimed at achieving durable peace.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“The fact that the lack of resources results in detentions without legal basis is a matter of concern. Norway therefore supports and encourages the Government's continued efforts towards the establishment of a well-functioning court system based fully on the principle of the rule of law. Allow me to end by expressing our satisfaction with the fact that UNMISET is progressing according to the schedule set out by this Council. Moreover, I would like to fully endorse the Secretary-General's highlighting of the need to complement UNMISET's implementation plan with sufficient bilateral assistance in a number of key areas crucial to the ongoing nation- building. In this regard, Timor-Leste can continue to count on the full support of the Norwegian Government.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“We therefore hope that President Gusmao's recent appeals to the refugees will encourage increased return to Timor- Leste. We have taken due note of the concerns voiced by the High Commissioner for Human Rights with regard to the verdicts delivered in August by the Indonesian ad hoc tribunal, and we urge Indonesia to address those issues carefully. In this context, we welcome, however, the continued assistance offered by UNMISET to the witnesses travelling to Jakarta - an undertaking deemed to be crucial to progress in the process aimed at bringing to justice those responsible for serious crimes in 1999. The Special Representative notes that insufficient technical and substantive capacity poses significant challenges within the public administration in Timor- Leste. This also relates to the justice system.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“The participation of the President of Indonesia in the independence celebrations in Timor- Leste and the subsequent visit of President Gusmao to Jakarta on 2 July 2002 showed their common commitment towards establishing strong bilateral bonds. The decision by the Joint Ministerial Commission for Bilateral Cooperation to maintain the Joint Border Committee equally signalled the wish to address issues of mutual concern. As indicated in the Secretary-General's report, a durable solution to the refugee problem remains a prerequisite to ensure long-term stability in Timor- Leste. More than 35,000 refugees still remain in West Timor. It is indicated that this group will lose its refugee status by the end of the year, when the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees closes down its operations in the area.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“I would also like to join in welcoming Special Representative Kamalesh Sharma and thank him for his presentation. We also welcome the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) and the substantial progress that has been reported in Timor-Leste. It is clear that the Government, under President Xanana Gusmao, has taken office and is working hard to promote its goal of a broad-based democracy. We welcome in particular its willingness to seek dialogue with interest groups that have political views different from those of the Government. It is a position that shows maturity and true commitment to the principle of pluralism. Norway also welcomes the progress made in the bilateral relationship between Timor-Leste and Indonesia.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“Norway wants the conflict with Iraq to be resolved peacefully. This resolution sets out very clearly that the Iraqi authorities have a choice. In case of Iraqi non-compliance, the resolution sets out a procedure whereby the Security Council will convene immediately in order to secure international peace and security. We hope Iraq will choose to fully cooperate with the United Nations.”
2002-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4644 (2002) · source
“Norway voted in favour of the resolution on Iraq. This resolution is the result of a long and intense period of negotiations and deliberations. Great efforts have been made to make sure that it takes into due account all concerns of the international community in stating very clearly and precisely what is required of Iraq. Bearing in mind our overall objective of disarming Iraq of weapons of mass destruction, we afford Iraq a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations; we enhance the system of inspections in such a way as to make it more credible and effective; and finally, we commit ourselves to using the Security Council to resolve a serious crisis and thus signal our determination to uphold the authority of the Organization and respect for international law.”
2002-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4644 (2002) · source
“Only by fulfilling their responsibility as municipal assemblies and local administrations throughout Kosovo can the benchmark of effective, representative and functioning institutions be achieved. The Council has decided to send a mission to Kosovo in support of UNMIK's work, and I have accepted to lead that mission. My delegation, supported by the Secretariat and in close consultations with all members of the Council, is currently working out the practical arrangements for such a mission.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“At the municipal level that pertains, first and foremost, to the delivery of public services to their respective local communities. Moreover, allocations of resources must be done in a transparent way. Corruption and nepotism must be combated. All elected members of the municipal assemblies must now demonstrate their ability to cooperate across political and ethnic divisions. A spirit of compromise will be crucial in order to solve the many tasks and challenges awaiting them. The municipal assemblies and their administrations must promote civil society structures and human rights. Members of ethnic minorities and women must be secured proportionate representation in the local governments, as well as access to meaningful participation as civil servants.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“It will be of the utmost importance that all political parties respect the results of the election and that the implementation of those results takes place in a democratic and peaceful manner. Previous experience has shown the many difficulties that can be encountered in the implementation of election results. Kosovo's political parties must fully recognize that elections are more than a technical exercise; their very essence is about representation in political structures, thereby achieving the benchmark of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the realization of effective, representative and functional institutions. Elected representatives and local administrations must assume responsibility on all levels. They must demonstrate their accountability, focusing on the tasks mandated to them.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“While understanding the rationale for postponing the scheduled conference on decentralization, Norway nonetheless believes that it would be unfortunate if that work were not followed up. Dialogue between UNMIK and Belgrade will be important in that respect. Norway welcomes Special Representative Steiner's seven-point plan for the integration of the city of Mitrovica. It is important that measures be taken to increase Kosovo Serb confidence in UNMIK in particular, and in the international community in Kosovo in general. We welcome the plan outlined by Special Representative Steiner, and look forward to seeing the results of its implementation. Kosovo's 13 municipalities now have newly elected municipal assemblies.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“That incident casts a dark and ominous shadow over an otherwise well organized election process. Norway urges the responsible authorities to do their utmost to bring the perpetrators to justice. Norway welcomes the prompt condemnations of this act by political leaders in Kosovo. Norway regrets the generally low turnout in the municipal elections. The very limited participation in some Kosovo Serb areas was most disappointing, as it unfortunately will create additional obstacles to the full integration of that community in Kosovo. However, in some of the Serb majority municipalities the turnout was very high. Zubin Potok, for instance, had a 70-per-cent turnout, and in the mixed municipality of Novo Brdo the participation was 80 per cent.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“Norway would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno for a very comprehensive briefing. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2002/1126). We would like to reiterate Norway's full support for the priorities set forth by Special Representative Steiner and our appreciation for his substantial efforts, as well as for those of UNMIK and the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government in ensuring the implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). Norway welcomes the largely peaceful conduct of the recent municipal elections. We strongly condemn, however, the killing of three persons the day after the elections, including the Democratic League of Kosovo leader, in Suva Reka.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“In this regard we are pleased to note that the proposed actions include practical and detailed mechanisms to ensure accountability for gender mainstreaming.”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“Not only do women have a legitimate role to play in peace processes, but, in our experience, their full participation makes a significant contribution to the general maintenance and promotion of peace. That is one reason why Norway argued strongly in favour of active participation by women in the peace talks on Afghanistan. Norway stands fully behind the recommendations of the Secretary-General's report on women, peace and security. We note with particular satisfaction that the focus is more and more explicitly being put on women as active players in promoting peace and security, rather than merely as victims of conflict. It is imperative that the Security Council actively follow up the actions proposed by the Secretary- General in response to resolution 1325 (2000).”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“As such, we would like to see it become more involved in bringing together peace and security, on the one hand, and development cooperation, humanitarian assistance and the promotion of human rights, on the other. Gender issues have a bearing on both peace and development, and women are an asset in the promotion of both. By focusing on women and peace in a broader contextual framework, the Council could assume an even more efficient role in addressing the interlinked scourges of war, poverty and suffering around the world. We have every reason to give women a greater role in decision-making in connection with conflict prevention and resolution.”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“The establishment of a gender focal point in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations has been debated in the General Assembly's Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) and in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations on numerous occasions. We are hopeful that the proposal will finally be approved by the Assembly's Fifth Committee at the end of this year. Finally, peacekeeping personnel need to be trained in the fields of protection, human rights and the special needs of women and children in conflict situations. In line with this, Norway has argued for a strategy of zero tolerance in relation to sexual exploitation of women by peacekeeping personnel. The Security Council is the primary global body for promoting international peace and security.”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“We must ensure that gender-specific aspects of peace operations are reflected in reports to the Security Council. All too often, reports submitted to the Council do not include a gender perspective. Moreover, in peace operations the Council must ensure that international humanitarian and human rights law is fully implemented. That would ensure the protection of the rights of women and girls during and after conflicts. The low level of participation of women in leading positions in United Nations peacekeeping operations should be addressed. Efforts should be made to identify and to promote women candidates both in peace missions and as special representatives of the Secretary-General.”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“Our point of departure is that women have a pivotal role to play in the prevention and peaceful resolution of conflicts and in post-conflict peace-building. Yet women are systematically kept at a distance from the very processes that stand to gain from their participation. Our main concern is how to ensure that women do indeed exercise their right to participate in shaping and securing the peaceful development of the communities in which they live. Our goal is that gender issues take their rightful place in Council affairs and thereby become part and parcel of our efforts to promote international peace and security. Our task is to give new impetus to the important work being done to mainstream a gender perspective in peace operations. Women are a resource that should be included at all levels of peace planning and peacemaking.”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“There is, however, still a long way to go before the strategy of gender mainstreaming can be said to be fully reflected in these activities. We welcome the recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2002/1154), in which he highlights the findings of the groundbreaking study by his Special Adviser on Gender Issues. The study convincingly demonstrates that the linkages between gender equality and peace are pervasive and powerful. Its main conclusion is that sustainable peace and lasting security cannot be achieved without women's empowerment and full involvement. The progress we have made so far on gender issues related to peace and security makes it abundantly clear how much we will gain by further intensifying our efforts.”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“Norway aligns itself with the statement to be given by Austria on behalf of the Human Security Network later in this debate. Allow me, however, at this stage to make the following remarks in my national capacity. Resolution 1325 (2000), which was adopted two years ago, has put the gender issue on the agenda of the Council in a new way. It has provided us with an instrument to ensure the full and equal participation of women at all levels of decision-making and of the implementation of peace processes, including conflict prevention and resolution and post-conflict reconstruction. Moreover, the resolution has contributed significantly to ensuring that gender issues are systematically taken into account when conflict and peace efforts are being considered by the United Nations system as a whole.”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“In our view, the mandate of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission and of the International Atomic Energy Agency must be fully clarified before the inspectors return. To summarize, two main concerns must be dealt with. First, it is essential to work towards the elimination of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and of their delivery systems without using military force. But if Iraq should yet again fail to comply, there must, in our view, be absolutely no doubt that that will have extremely serious consequences for the country. Secondly, any reaction towards Iraq must be anchored in international law. The Security Council's demands on Iraq are clear and precise. We feel strongly that this matter is the province of the Security Council. In that regard, it is vital that the Security Council stand united.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“In the immediate future, we should have a clear and unambiguous Security Council resolution, with a clear and unambiguous timetable, as a basis for the new inspections. Another important element must be the free and unconditional access of the inspectors to the whole of Iraq. That means the Security Council will have to repeal the agreement concluded between Iraq and the United Nations in 1998 on special procedures for inspecting the so-called presidential sites - which include several hundred buildings - unless Iraq itself declares that it will disregard the agreement. No buildings or sites can be given immunity from inspections if we are to get definite answers to the questions linked to Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. We cannot have an inspections regime with loopholes.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“The inspections are not an end in themselves, but a means for the international community to satisfy itself that Iraq no longer possesses weapons of mass destruction. For almost 12 years, Iraq has ignored the demands of the Security Council. Under strong pressure, the Government of Iraq has now agreed to receive inspectors without conditions. Norway hopes that that represents an Iraqi change of attitude and a willingness to comply with its obligation to cooperate fully with the United Nations. There are still, however, practical and unresolved questions to be tackled before inspectors can start fulfilling their mandate. As members of the Security Council, we are faced with the challenge of determining how we can ensure credible inspections that remove the insecurity with which we are faced today.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“Our point of departure must be full Iraqi compliance with Security Council resolutions. That must be the clear message that emerges from this open meeting. The international community is faced with a grave threat from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We are uncertain and insecure because we do not know the extent of that threat, apart from its potentially devastating effects. Iraq is an important reason for this insecurity. There is, however, no uncertainty whatsoever with respect to the obligations of Iraq. Since the end of the Gulf war, the world community has demanded, through the Security Council, that Iraq destroy, remove or render harmless all its weapons of mass destruction. A system of monitoring and verification - the United Nations weapons inspectors - was set up to ensure Iraqi compliance.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“It might be useful to consider if any of the particular issues raised in the report and in today's discussion would lend themselves to a more focused debate in the Council at a later stage. That discussion could take place partly in connection with the drafting of a presidential statement, as proposed by Colombia.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“The United Nations Secretariat will have an important support function to fulfil for the Council and Member States in dealing with illicit small arms and light weapons. We note the Secretary-General's intention in recommendation 3 to set up a small arms advisory service within the Department for Disarmament Affairs based on extrabudgetary resources. If such a service is to provide added value, it should primarily have a coordinating and advocacy function. We strongly emphasize that such a service should not develop operational capacity and duplicate what others are already doing well. The Council should continue its discussion of questions related to illicit small arms.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“This leads me to the issue of tracing, which is critical to identifying the origin and supply routes of illicit weapons to conflict areas. We support the Secretary-General's recommendation that the Council should call for the preparation of an international instrument on tracing. Important work has already been initiated in this field; for instance, the establishment of a United Nations expert group to examine the feasibility of developing such an instrument. We are convinced that that expert group would benefit from the initiative taken by France and Switzerland to develop elements for a political arrangement on tracing and marking. Other challenges for the Council include cooperation against illicit arms brokering and efforts to strengthen export controls and transparency in armaments.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“Dealing with the supply of arms is obviously just as important as collecting illicit weapons in conflict areas. We agree that arms embargoes should be used more vigorously and expeditiously. The Council must continue to promote the effective implementation of arms embargoes, for instance, through sanctions Committees and expert panels. As illustrated by Colombia's paper prepared for this discussion, the panels have made a number of specific proposals for strengthening arms embargoes. The Council should consider how those recommendations could be taken forward. The violation of sanctions is a serious challenge, and decisive action should be considered against States that deliberately violate arms embargoes.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“Provisions for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) and weapons collection should be considered in the context of negotiated settlements and by the Council in peacekeeping mandates. By including DDR in budgets for peacekeeping operations, we ensure a more solid financial basis for those crucial activities. The case of Sierra Leone illustrates fully the importance of DDR as a part of overall peace-building efforts. Sierra Leone also illustrates the weakness of voluntary funding of DDR programmes. In general, it is particularly important in the fight against illicit arms to form partnerships between affected countries and regions and those who can offer assistance, technically and financially. That problem is a challenge to us all.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“The link to organized crime, drug trafficking and terrorism underscores the urgency of dealing effectively with illicit small arms. The good news is that the international community is addressing the issue and the Security Council has a key role to play in that respect. Preventing and combating the uncontrolled spread of small arms must be an integral part of the Council's peace efforts. That should constitute a key task for the Council in discharging its primary responsibility for maintaining peace and security. Combating illicit traffic is essential in order to succeed in peace-building and conflict prevention. Recommendations 7 and 8 in the report are important in that regard.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“Allow me first to thank the Secretary-General for a very substantial report to the Council with several concrete recommendations. They deserve our close attention and support. The spread of illicit small arms and light weapons is a global threat to human security, human rights and international humanitarian law. The great majority of victims are innocent and vulnerable civilians, and children in particular are paying a heavy price. Besides the humanitarian toll, illicit small arms and light weapons undermine peace-building efforts as well as conflict prevention. We are concerned that unregistered arms transfers to conflict regions seem to continue unabated. We are also seeing massive exploitation of natural resources for the purchase of arms.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“The effective implementation of anti-terrorist measures at the national level should not be perceived by anyone as an excuse to disallow fundamental rights and freedoms. Upholding and reinforcing the rule of law must stand out as a centrepiece of our strategy to combat terrorism.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“Similarly, we are supporting a project aimed at strengthening the capacity of countries in the Southern African Development Community region to follow up the specific measures of this resolution. International terrorism is a threat to international peace and security. It undermines global stability and prosperity, threatens social and economic development and endangers and violates basic human security. Terrorism is, not least, a threat against human rights. There is no contradiction between the measures set forth in resolution 1373 (2001), on the one hand, and the protection of human rights, on the other. We wholeheartedly support the CTC's determination to remain in close contact with the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Sergio Vieira de Mello.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“Norway will act in support of the CTC and offer suitable programmes to assist States lacking capacity to implement resolution 1373 (2001) and to report to the Committee. We have submitted information to the CTC about available Norwegian experts in relevant fields and we are ready, within our resources, to assist countries that have requested help in their efforts to implement resolution 1373 (2001). We are currently looking into how that commitment can be transformed into concrete assistance to States in implementing resolution 1373 (2001). Norway attaches priority to cooperation with African countries in combating terrorism. We support the African Union's work towards effective and comprehensive implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) by its Member States.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“We are mindful of the technical difficulties that some Member States may have in implementing the legal and financial measures envisaged in resolution 1373 (2001). This situation raises concerns that we must seek to reduce through positive and coordinated action. Our chain will not hold if it has weak links. It is essential that all Member States implement the same measures and observe the same standards. The establishment of the CTC has added extraordinary value to the universal implementation of the legal obligations of United Nations Member States in the fight against terrorism. We appreciate the efforts of the Committee to assist States in strengthening their capacity to fight terrorism by implementing resolution 1373 (2001).”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“Almost a year ago to the day, Norway adopted a provisional ordinance containing the necessary provisions to implement Security Council resolution 1373 (2001). On 28 June 2002, a new bill entered into force in Norway that establishes effective and permanent legislative measures against acts of terrorism and the financing of terrorism. Other Norwegian legislation has been reviewed to ensure that the requirements of resolution 1373 (2001) are fully met. The new legislation also fulfils the relevant requirements of the 9 December 1999 International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. Norway ratified the Convention on 15 July this year. We have thereby joined the group of States that have ratified all 12 international conventions and protocols relating to terrorism.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“The legitimacy of and global adherence to the Committee's work is clearly demonstrated by the number of reports submitted to it. We look forward to reports by all Member States. Dialogue and partnership is required in order to attain a broad follow-up of resolution 1373 (2001). States must put in place national legislation that covers all aspects of the resolution and the appropriate executive instruments to go with it. This is no small task. International terrorism can be defeated only through a sustained and comprehensive approach that involves the active participation and collaboration of all Member States. International terrorism is a global threat. No State alone can protect itself from terrorism.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source