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lines on the record: 36
first: 2014-11-19
most recent: 2015-12-18
sittings or episodes: 3
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“Even if the political transition is facilitated by a third party, the final decisions on their destiny must be taken by the Syrian people themselves. Only the Syrian people can decide what kind of State they want to live in. We hope that they will choose an inclusive, democratic, accountable and moderate State, in order to avoid repeating the tragedy that marks their lives today.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“In order to avoid the risk of fragmentation or the creation of new frozen conflict zones in Syria, and to advance the peace process and reconciliation, it is critically important for local populations to take the lead and ownership. Women's voices in particular must be heard loud and clear at all stages of negotiations leading to peace and post-conflict reconstruction. Syria's strength lies in its cultural, ethnic and religious diversity. All pieces of that complex fabric - Muslims, Kurds, Alawites, Druze, Turkmen, Yazidis, Christians and others - must play a full and integral part in the future of Syria, while enjoying equal rights, safety, dignity and inclusion in the governance of the country.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“A well conceived, consistent and comprehensive strategy for political transition, including reconciliation and the voluntary, safe return of refugees and internally displaced persons, must be thoroughly prepared and responsibly implemented in accordance with the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). Even with a political transition soundly on track, Daesh will remain one of the biggest threats to peace and stability in the region and beyond. Along with the military effort to defeat Daesh, there will be a long and difficult battle against its poisonous ideology. That battle must be fought by Muslims themselves, who are the primary and most vulnerable target of Daesh's murderous ideology.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“In order to achieve peace and reconciliation, the Syrians will need our massive, long- term and sustained assistance in all aspects, including in the political, security and humanitarian spheres, in reconciliation and reconstruction and in the country's overall development. We must continue to push the peace process forward by seeking a genuine and sustainable resolution to the conflict, setting aside divergent views and interests. The strong leadership and mediation of the United Nations remains essential. In that respect, we express our appreciation to Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon and his Special Representative Staffan de Mistura for their efforts.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“A real breakthrough requires long-term, genuine engagement from all parties to the conflict, along with courage and readiness to compromise. After years of this monstrous war there will be no winners, but there is much to be gained by immediately stopping the bloodshed, safeguarding the integrity and sovereignty of the Syrian State and starting to build a future for its people. We welcome the meeting by the broad range of opposition representatives recently held in Riyadh, which aimed to achieve a common stance in the peace process. We see it as the start to consolidating the moderate opposition and as a sign of readiness to seek common solutions.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“All Syrians should feel safe and have the right to be secure in a future peaceful and democratic Syria. Those who committed crimes against humanity, gross human rights violations and mass atrocities should be brought to justice. There can be no room for impunity. An immediate halt to the hostilities in Syria that leads to the end of this bloody conflict is a matter of urgency and a moral obligation. The very first and most urgent step is to agree on a long-term, sustainable ceasefire. It is imperative to fully open unconditional and unhindered humanitarian access to all in need, including those in besieged and hard-to reach areas. At this juncture, the political momentum is fragile and still reversible.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“Our meeting today and the adoption of resolution 2254 (2015) mark an important step towards the settlement of the most brutal conflict of this century. The peace process that started in Vienna is long overdue, as a human tragedy continues to take place inside Syria and keeps spilling over its borders, with a particularly heavy burden on its neighbours. Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey are bearing the brunt of it. Unprecedented numbers of refugees are reaching Europe, while human traffickers and smugglers are profiting from their plight. To this very day, the civilian population continues to suffer atrocities committed not only by terrorist groups such as Daesh but also by President Al-Assad's regime. As part of the problem, President Al-Assad cannot be seen as part of the solution to this devastating crisis.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“But we also recognize that individual States may lack capacities to address those aspects adequately, and therefore we support a call to the donor community and the United Nations to help build the capacities of States in need.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“That means that every aspect - from conditions conducive to terrorism to incitement to commit terrorist acts, from terrorists' military infrastructure to large-scale offensives, from the flow of foreign terrorist fighters to the supply of arms and other non-financial support - must be addressed in its own right. We must maintain commitment to bringing terrorists and their accomplices to justice, and send out a strong and clear message that support for or carrying out terrorist activities will never be tolerated. The essential element ofall these efforts remains the long-term commitment of States and their cooperation. We note especially the significant and admirable efforts that have been made by the countries neighbouring conflict zones.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“As a practical step of implementation, the director of our national financial intelligence unit has issued an order that establishes a list of 50 criteria related to clients' behaviour, the nature and background of monetary transactions and geographic aspects. It gives clear guidance for reporting entities on recognizing suspicious transactions and on reporting suspected terrorist financing. While countering money laundering and the financing of terrorism is one of the priorities, we also recognize that terrorism can be defeated only by a comprehensive response.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“At the same time, we spare no effort in stepping up internal preparedness by Lithuania. Back in 2013, Lithuania revised its legislation to bring the measures against the financing and support of terrorism into full conformity with its international obligations, as well as with the recommendations of the Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money-laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism. Lithuania is now well-positioned for international cooperation in that regard. Our institutions now focus on the effective implementation of the revised legislation. To raise awareness, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has included detailed information about it on its Internet site.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“We also welcome the work and recommendations by the Financial Action Task Force, which enable Members States to effectively counter the financing of terrorism, including by Daesh, Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities. As a member of the European Union (EU), Lithuania supports and actively participates in the EU's engagement with regional and global partners on the issue of countering terrorism financing, such as the United States, the Council of Europe, the Gulf Cooperation Council and the United Nations. The EU has taken a number of important steps in that regard, including securing effective implementation of anti-money-laundering/countering the financing of terrorism mechanisms, advancing the establishment of financial intelligence units and much more.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“We should protect the integrity and stability of the international financial system, cut off the resources available to terrorists, deny possibilities for those engaged in terrorism financing to profit from such activities and, ultimately, hold them to account. Money-laundering represents a significant part of the funds raised to finance terrorism. We therefore acknowledge the important role of banks and other reporting industries in the identification and tracking of terrorist financing activities. In that regard, we welcome the steps taken by the Council - including its resolutions 2191 (2015), 2199 (2015) and 2253 (2015), the last of which includes a major review of the Al-Qaida sanctions regime.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“My delegation would like to commend the presidency for steering the negotiations that led to the adoption of resolution 2253 (2015) and for organizing this timely debate. We hope that this innovative format, with the participation of senior officials in charge of the subject matter, will become a tradition for the Security Council, which strives for practical impact. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and the President of the Financial Action Task Force for their insightful briefings. The resolution adopted today clearly identifies countering the financing of terrorism as one of the priorities in the fight against terrorism. The financing of terrorism and its connections with organized crime represent a widespread and very complex phenomenon.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Moreover, we see great potential in the cooperation with and among various international, regional and subregional organizations, such as the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, NATO and the Global Counterterrorism Forum. However, the essential element of all those efforts remains the long-term commitment of States. While various multilateral bodies are in a position to monitor States' implementation of relevant international obligations and help them identify and overcome existing gaps, effective measures to counter terrorism must correspond to national circumstances, be nationally led, but also remain open to genuine international cooperation.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“The foregoing arejust a few ofthe many interrelated areas where progress could contribute to the suppression of terrorism, both tangibly and durably. In that regard, preventive measures are a long-term investment, as reducing the vulnerability of States and strengthening the resilience of societies to terrorist threats often prove to be more effective, also in the areas of conflict prevention and conflict resolution. The United Nations system as a Whole plays a central role in leading international efforts aimed at suppressing terrorism and ensuring the coherence of responses. We recognize linkages with the recently revised United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the benefits of closer and more coherent coordination among the various United Nations bodies tasked with its implementation.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Moreover, the capacities of States, especially those neighbouring conflict zones, to control their land borders need to be further strengthened. It is also essential to step up efforts aimed at disrupting terrorist financing. Terrorist organizations increasingly rely on looting, illicit trade in antiquities and protected species, poaching, kidnapping for ransom, human trafficking and drug trafficking. Many of those activities have links with international organized crime networks. The ability of States to detect and prevent terrorism financing in all its varieties is a crucial component of counter-terrorism efforts. It is especially relevant with regard to the non-profit sector, alternative remittance systems, cross-border movements of cash and the ability to freeze funds and assets linked to terrorism.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“The United Nations itself needs to step up its efforts to address violent extremism and raise its visibility in that area, including through strategic communications. Mobility and flexibility, as highlighted by the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters, exacerbate the threat of terrorism by providing it with a potentially global reach. Identifying and interdicting individuals as they travel to engage in fighting is often the last chance to prevent them from turning into actual terrorists, as well as a first step towards effective mitigation of potential threats upon their return. Countries need to step up their efforts to improve information-sharing and their analytical capability at border crossings. Wider and better use of INTERPOL databases must be encouraged.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“We have already had several occasions to hear States sharing their national experiences, which increasingly encompass education, greater public engagement and community outreach, in order to push back the terrorist narratives and provide positive alternatives to their schemes. Communities, traditional and religious leaders, women, and surviving victims of terrorism, education, community policing and mobilization can contribute significantly to such efforts. On the other hand, the use of social media and modern communication technologies merits special attention, as it poses significant new challenges when used by terrorists. It also provides significant new opportunities for spreading positive messaging to counter the terrorist narrative.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Frameworks to tackle the threat existed long before resolutions 2170 (2014) and 2178 (2014) were adopted, yet, as we heard from the briefers today, the actual response still lags behind. Significant implementation gaps persist, because ofa lack of capacity, resources or political will, and efforts to bridge those gaps need to be stepped up. At the same time, concrete means and measures need to be updated and adapted in order to at least match the level of innovation and dynamics on the part of the terrorists themselves. Addressing the radicalization process that leads individuals to accept terrorist violence as an action of choice is key to preventing new terrorists from emerging and to dissuading and rehabilitating former terrorists.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“The fact that terrorism and violent extremism have been high on the Security Council's agenda and that we meet here today in this high-level open debate demonstrates the importance and urgency that this body attaches to such threats. We appreciate the intent of the Australian presidency to seize the momentum and take stock of the progress made in implementing recent decisions of the Council, while also discussing a practical way forward. Presidential statement S/PRST/2014/23, adopted today, is another important step in that regard. The constantly evolving nature and intensity of the threat of terrorism and violent extremism have put existing counter-terrorismmeasures to anunprecedented test.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“I would like to start by thanking the Australian presidency of the Security Council for organizing this highly pertinent debate. A few days ago, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant carried out yet another beheading of a humanitarian worker, Abdul-Rahman, or Peter, Kassig, which was a disgusting, barbaric act and has been condemned by the Council. Terrorism brings devastation and suffering to the countries and people affected by it by killing, raping, enslaving, displacing, and denying the most basic of rights to those who are in the terrorists' way. The threat of terrorism knows no boundaries as it spreads and mutates, affecting entire regions.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“In terms of the delivery of technical assistance, other players, both within and outside of the United Nations system, such as the Counter-Terrorism Task Force, entities within the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force framework and donor States of the Global Counterterrorism Forum, are of paramount importance. The Counter-Terrorism Committee and CTED will continue to explore effective ways and approaches to achieving the objectives of counter-terrorism capacity- building. The Committee looks forward to future opportunities for updating the Security Council and the wider membership on its efforts pursuant to resolution 2178 (2014).”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“The Counter-Terrorism Committee will also continue to compile good practices and make recommendations to States for strengthening their counter-terrorism programmes and will continue to count upon key partners in those endeavours. Ultimately, the facilitation of technical assistance is a core aspect of the mandate conveyed by resolution 2178 (2014). The Committee and CTED will underpin their technical assistance facilitation work with specific efforts and approaches, taking advantage of the data gathered by the Fusion Task Force using a gaps analysis technique. That will include working with States, at their request, on the development of comprehensive counter-terrorism strategies.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“In this regard, counter-terrorism actions and measures are either being considered, reviewed or undertaken by States to address the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters, as well as in countering violent extremism that can be conducive to terrorism. This opens new dimensions and possibilities for international cooperation. The Committee, with the support of CTED, will continue to develop and deepen the analysis of States' gaps and assistance needs with regard to the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). That will help States comply with resolution 2178 (2014) and, in so doing, will build on CTED's unique knowledge base with regard to country- specific, regional and global assessments of States' implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005).”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law are complementary and mutually reinforcing with effective counter-terrorism measures, and are an essential part of a successful counter-terrorism effort. The failure of States to comply with these and other international obligations, including under the Charter of the United Nations, is one of the factors contributing to increased radicalization and fosters a sense of impunity. Against the backdrop of the new challenges of terrorism, the Committee is aware of the fact that ever more countries are recognizing the grave threat posed by the global nature of foreign terrorist fighters.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“The development of such strategies and programmes is a specific requirement of resolution 2178 (2014), which also requires States to adopt prosecutorial strategies to hold foreign terrorist fighters accountable for terrorist acts while assessing whether alternative means exist to better facilitate their rehabilitation and reintegration. Finally, there continue to be significant gaps in States' efforts to ensure compliance withtheir obligations under international law, including international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law in the context of counter-terrorism measures taken to implement resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005), and this may foreshadow similar gaps in the implementation ofresolution 2178 (2014).”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Some States have not yet taken adequate steps to initiate community-engagement programmes or to develop strategies for effectively conveying targeted counter-messages aimed at specific groups that may be vulnerable to radicalization and the spread of violent extremism. There are also gaps in States' efforts to counter the use of information and communications technologies, including the Internet, by terrorists and their supporters to incite terrorist acts and encourage support and sympathy for terrorist groups. Another important gap in many States is the lack of effective strategies and programmes for the rehabilitation and reintegration of returning foreign terrorist fighters.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Perhaps the most critical gap in States' capacities is the inadequate sharing of comprehensive, useful and timely financial information by domestic law enforcement and intelligence partners or by national agencies and their international counterparts. Countering incitement to terrorism and providing an effective and calibrated counter-narrative is key to tackling violent extremism, which can be conducive to terrorism. The emphasis on its importance is one of the most novel aspects of resolution 2178 (2014), which is also of relevance in the context of resolution 1624 (2005).”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“When it comes to preventing and disrupting terrorist financing, many States have yet to ensure, pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), that their legal frameworks include the criminalization of terrorist financing, or to establish mechanisms for the freezing ofterrorist assets without delay. The ability to effectively identify and prevent the illicit cross-border movement of cash and to regulate alternative remittances needs to be addressed with greater urgency. States also need to work actively with the private sector and non-profit organizations to provide guidance on how best to protect financial flows from being diverted to terrorist uses.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Many States are either inadequately connected to or do not fully exploit the databases of INTERPOL. Controls on the issuance of identity papers and travel documents, and measures to prevent counterfeiting, forgery or fraudulent use of identity papers and travel documents are also lagging, for a variety of reasons, including a lack of effective mechanisms to implement related requirements. The porous and lengthy nature of many land borders - including those of States most affected by the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters - also continues to increase States' vulnerabilities.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Gaps exist also in the international exchange of information by law enforcement and intelligence agencies aimed at preventing the commission of terrorist acts and bringing terrorists, including foreign terrorist fighters, to justice, including by the provision of early warning to other States by exchange of information. This form of information exchange can be vital to countering the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters and needs to be enhanced. Significant gaps remain in Member States' implementation of the border-control provisions of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). The lack of relevant information and analytical capability at border crossings hampers States' ability to detect and prevent the movement of foreign terrorist fighters.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Among other things, the Committee's ongoing dialogue with States has revealed difficulties in obtaining evidence from other countries - whether of origin, transit or destination - and has shown that few foreign terrorist fighters reveal their plans before leaving. International judicial cooperation on the matter needs to be stepped up and made more effective. Gaps also continue to exist in arrangements and mechanisms relating to extradition. On the law enforcement side, resolution 1373 (2001) requires States to take the necessary steps to prevent the commission of terrorist acts. Many States, however, lack adequate capacities to monitor communications through special investigative techniques and other lawful methods in implementing this preventive aspect.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Some States, for example, do not yet adequately criminalize the broad range of preparatory acts related to the flow of foreign terrorist fighters, including acts aimed at facilitating the travel of foreign terrorist fighters, as well as the travel of such fighters through their territories in transit for the purpose of committing terrorist acts in other States. It is also evident that bringing foreign terrorist fighters to justice faces significant practical challenges. Many States lack the capacity needed to ensure that individuals participating in activities related to the flow of foreign terrorist fighters are brought to justice through effective prosecution in accordance with resolutions 1373 (2001) and 2178 (2014).”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“This non-State-specific analysis will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/20l4/807. Allow me to highlight some of the key findings of this analysis. With regard to the legal framework. States must determine whether their laws criminalize specific acts related to foreign terrorist fighters, in accordance with paragraph 6 of resolution 2178 (2014). Our preliminary analysis indicates that, although many States have introduced, pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), comprehensive legislation that could be transposed to meet the challenges of the flow of foreign terrorist fighters, others do not have adequate legislation in this respect.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“I would like to start by thanking the Australian presidency for providing me with this timely and very important opportunity to brief the Security Council on the Counter-Terrorism Committee's efforts pursuant to resolution 2178 (2014). I recall that the Committee, with the support of its Executive Directorate (CTED), is mandated by that resolution to identify gaps in Member States' capacities to implement resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005) that may hinder States' ability to stem the flow of foreign terrorist fighters; identify good practices in States' implementation efforts; and facilitate the necessary technical assistance to fill implementation gaps. While implementing its mandate, the Committee, with the support of CTED, has prepared a preliminary analysis of the principal implementation gaps.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source