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“Thank you, Mr. President, for being generous enough to give me the floor. I just wanted to make a clarification. I thank the Prosecutor, Mr. Moreno-Ocampo, very much for his clarification. The only issue I wanted to make clear is that we are the Security Council. We are not lawyers. We are not prosecutors. We sit here, having to make decisions, and we look at the entire Rome Statute. The Rome Statute makes a provision for this article to be used, and the Security Council will, at the time when it takes this issue up, balance the two things: the maintenance of international peace and security, and the fight against impunity. The Security Council must be for fighting impunity, but there is also the other side to it.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Otherwise, should the Council get into a discussion of this, those on the outside might think that we have been trapped into some kind of cover-up or inducement.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We therefore reaffirm that appeal by the Council and expect that the Government of the Sudan and all parties to the conflict in Darfur will cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court. Finally, through you, Mr. President, I should like to pose a question to the Prosecutor. A couple of times, he warned the Council not to be induced into protecting President Al-Bashir and others who may be under investigation by the Court. The question that I would like to pose to the Prosecutor is: Does this mean that if the Security Council discusses article 16 of the Rome Statute as it applies to this case, we will be understood as either attempting to protect those people or having been induced in some way into covering up of what is happening in the Sudan? I think that that needs to be made very clear.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“The Court, through its ability to deter the further commission of international crimes, serves as an advocate of adherence to the rule of law, and thus we expect cooperation by States with its work. We are acutely aware of the challenges facing the Prosecutor, which arise primarily from the fact that the International Criminal Court does not have its own police force, or even an army, to enforce its arrest warrants and therefore depends entirely on the cooperation of States. The Security Council has a responsibility to demand the cooperation of States, particularly in cases in which the Council has referred cases to the Court. It was for that reason that the Security Council issued presidential statement S/PRST/2008/21, urging the Government of the Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur to cooperate fully with the Court.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Article 16 of the Rome Statute was contemplated for precisely the kind of situation we face with regard to the application by the Prosecutor for the indictment of President Al-Bashir. It is our contention that article 16 can best be applied prior to issuing a warrant of arrest, so as to avoid interference with the judicial process. Thus, the Council's consideration of the request by the AU Peace and Security Council becomes urgent. As we have said before in this Chamber, we see the International Criminal Court as central in ending impunity for international crimes and in establishing conditions under which justice and the rule of law can be maintained.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“In the light of the steps being taken by the African Union and others to ensure that peace and justice are mutually reinforcing in Darfur rather than contradictory, we continue to hope that this Council will take the time necessary to have a discussion and decide on an article 16 deferment as it relates to the President of the Sudan. South Africa is a member of the International Criminal Court and indeed, one of the founding members of that important Court, and we remain fully committed to supporting its work. It is precisely based on our support for the Court and the Statute establishing the Court that we advocate for the application of the Rome Statute in resolving any challenges that arise between peace and justice.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“It is also worth noting that the African Peace and Security Council is not advocating for impunity; on the contrary, in the same decision that I quoted, the Peace and Security Council also invited the AU Commission to set up "an Independent High-Level Panel made up of distinguished Africans of high integrity, to examine the situation in depth and submit recommendations to Council on how best the issue of accountability and combating impunity, on the one hand, and reconciliation and healing, on the other, could be effectively and comprehensively addressed" (ibid., para. 1] (ii)). The AU Peace and Security Council further "urge[d] the Government of the Sudan to take immediate and concrete steps to investigate human rights violations in Darfur and bring to justice their perpetrators" (ibid., para. 11 (iv)).”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“The decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council was brought to the attention of the Security Council on 31 July 2008. The AU Peace and Security Council "expresse[d] its conviction that, in view of the delicate nature of the processes underway in the Sudan, approval by the Pre-Trial Chamber of the application by the ICC Prosecutor could seriously undermine the ongoing efforts aimed at facilitating the early resolution of the conflict in Darfur and the promotion of long-lasting peace and reconciliation in the Sudan as a whole and, as a result, may lead to further suffering for the people of the Sudan and greater destabilization with far-reaching consequences for the country and the region" (S/2008/48], annex, para. 9).”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We appreciate the fact that the Prosecutor's responsibility is to follow the evidence wherever it leads him and to implement the law without fear, favour or even political considerations, and we support his role in that respect. However, we also recognize a corollary responsibility of the Security Council, which is to consider political imperatives in situations with which it is seized that are before the Court and, if the Council finds it meritorious, to request the Court to defer prosecution in accordance with article 16 of the Rome Statute. The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council had considered it advisable that the Security Council consider making a request to the ICC to defer the potential case against President Al-Bashir.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“This sensitive matter has, more than any other event over the last six months, stimulated debate on the relationship between peace and justice. The debate has raised the challenge of finding a balance between ending impunity for international crimes through judicial accountability, on the one hand, and the realities of bringing an end to conflict through a sensitive peace processes, on the other. The wise drafters of the Rome Statute were keenly aware of that sensitive balance between political and legal considerations during the drafting process, and that is what led to their recommendation that the Security Council be accorded the powers contained in article 16 - powers that allow the Council to strike a balance between the important principles of peace and justice, should the situation on the ground demand it.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the Chair for the month of December and assuring you of my delegation's support. Allow me also to thank the Ambassador of Costa Rica for his sterling work in presiding over the Council during November. I also wish to express the appreciation of my delegation to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his statement in this Chamber and in particular for his important work. Since the Prosecutor's last report to this body, an event has taken place that has resulted in a closer look at the Rome Statute and specifically article 16 thereof. I am of course referring to the application by the Prosecutor to the Pre-Trial Chamber for the issuance of a warrant of arrest in respect of President Omer Al-Bashir of the Sudan, a matter which is still pending.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We hope that the suggestions of the representative of the IMO will be helpful to the Security Council assisting those countries that are monitoring the waters of Somalia, but we hope that the Council has equal energy also to remember the people of Somalia.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“I hope that is the question we will debate among ourselves, because the people of Somalia cannot be left to the goodwill of Member States that may choose to assist down the line. The many reports of acts of piracy have been very worrisome to us and we condemn the piracy phenomenon, which seems to be growing very, very fast. The representative of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) pointed out how many ships and thousands of people have been victims of that piracy. However, the piracy will never be answered, as we have always argued, until we address the situation in Somalia. Yes, piracy gets the publicity. It gets the attention of all of us, but I think it is time that the people inside Somalia also catch our attention.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“That raises the question: If there is no positive response from the Member States, what is to happen to the Somali people? Are they to be left just to suffer until, somewhere down the line, there will be those who may wish to help? The Secretary-General says in paragraph 52 of his report that, indeed, he has made all kinds of efforts, including personally visiting and talking to some of the countries that could assist, but so far there has been very little support. The question then becomes: What is the role of the Security Council in a case to which Member States are not responding? Unfortunately, we are the ones who carry the mandate for the maintenance of international peace and security. What, then, is the Council's responsibility in such a situation?”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“It is also of concern to my delegation that there are reported disagreements even within the Transitional Federal Government. It is time for the leadership of Somalia to muster the political will and work for the interests of Somalia, which would bring about peace in that country. The most important point, however, is that the Council mandated the Secretary-General, among other things, to elaborate contingency plans and provide a detailed description of feasible support that could be given to Somalia. We thank Assistant Secretary- General Menkerios and the representative of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for their briefings. However, as the Secretary-General himself points out, much of what could be done is dependent on positive responses from the Member States.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“We also want to acknowledge the efforts of some groups in Somalia to bring peace to their country and we welcome the signing on 26 October of the agreement on cessation of armed confrontation as well as the further discussions between the Transitional Federation Government (TFG) and the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia (ARS) to implement the very important Djibouti agreement. The parties must be supported through capacity-building and confidence- building and through the provision of minimum security. However, lasting peace will continue to elude us as long as certain groups remain outside of the peace process. We call upon all those groups which have not 08-6107] yet joined the Djibouti agreement to do so to enable Somalia to continue to move forward.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“This situation in Somalia has been allowed to deteriorate to this point due to the continuing conflicts between the various groups in Somalia and, to a large extent, by the inaction of the international community. And the sad part is that there is an acute danger that it could very well get worse. Not even humanitarian workers, the United Nations nor the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) are being spared; they are also being targeted by attacks on an almost daily basis. We of course condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“We thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the situation in Somalia as well as the recommendations on actions that the international community could take to resolve the conflict, as detailed in the Secretary- General's report (S/2008/709). The report by the Secretary-General, confirmed by information provided by humanitarian organizations, indicates that the security and humanitarian situation in Somalia is deteriorating very fast and that it has resulted in extensive loss of life among the civilian population, in malnutrition and in an increase in the number of internally displaced persons. None of this is new.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“We hope that the resolution will also act as an encouragement, saying that we want more troops to go in and assist people, but that it will also encourage the political process.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6018 (2008) · source
“We supported resolution 1843 (2008), which was just adopted, because we, too, feel that the situation in the eastern Congo, particularly around the city of Goma, is deteriorating very fast. The humanitarian situation is becoming more dire all the time. While we are pleased with the increase in the number of peacekeepers who will be sent to that part of the country, we wish to also underline that it goes along with the political process, which is also necessary. We are pleased that the Secretary-General appointed former President Obasanjo to assist in the political process, and the good news is that the infrastructure for such a political process is contained in the Goma agreement and the Nairobi agreement, which are both available to the parties in the area to use to resolve the political situation.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6018 (2008) · source
“South Africa has promoted this theme throughout our tenure in the Council, with a particular focus on cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union. In conclusion, the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1) affirms that development, human rights and collective security are the three interlinked and mutually reinforcing pillars that support the multilateral system. Peace and security issues are best addressed multilaterally and in accordance with international law. Moreover, as this important debate reminds us today, collective security and matters of war and peace should not be seen in isolation from the right of peoples to socio-economic development. Decisions on arms procurement and military expenditure affect us all.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“The current situation, where the Council only acts in some arenas and in defence of the security of certain peoples, does little to contribute to an environment that is supportive of the efforts of States to implement their disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control obligations fully, thereby freeing up resources for development. One only has to look at the situation in Palestine and the wider Middle East region to see the disparities in the Council's actions. A third contribution from the Security Council is through the achievement of a more effective and efficient collective security system through building on synergies between the United Nations and regional arrangements in terms of Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“The Council could do far more - in particular through the example that can be set by its own members - to help cut the flow of weapons to all conflict-afflicted areas, and not just those that are subject to its arms embargoes. South Africa's own national arms control procedures are designed to prevent the sale of South African weapons to areas of conflict. In addition, through full compliance with both their disarmament and their non-proliferation obligations and a non-selective approach, members of the Security Council will restore confidence in the relevant multilateral instruments. A second Security Council contribution would be more even-handed execution of its primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Without infringing on the mandates of other United Nations bodies that work on this broad theme, it is possible, we believe, to point to some specific areas where the Security Council makes a constructive contribution and where it ought to do more. In our View, the Security Council's most profound contribution is to be found in its conflict resolution and prevention work and in the support it provides to existing disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control regimes. Through its good offices, the Security Council can help to promote security sector reform in countries emerging from conflict, including the integration and rationalization of armed forces that will be accountable to that Government and the people.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“The advent of nuclear and other highly destructive weapons has brought us to the point where collective security is threatened by the continued existence of the most destructive weapons. Other principles of the United Nations Charter, specifically the principles of respect for sovereignty, refraining from the threat or use of force, the peaceful settlement of disputes and non-interference in the internal affairs of States, are all threatened when some countries seek a military advantage over the rest. Arms races between competing nations also consume scarce resources that could be better utilized to address the plight of the world's desperately poor and that adversely affect the right of peoples freely to determine their system of social and economic development.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Security is one of the most fundamental aspirations of humankind and is a basic human right. The United Nations Charter is premised on the notion of collective security, and the right to self-defence is explicitly set out in Article 51. That is why the Security Council is entrusted with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and has a wide range of powers under the Charter. However, history has shown that the traditional approach in many parts of the world - that of seeking security through the acquisition of the most advanced weapons and by building up huge armies - has led to numerous conflicts, including two devastating world wars.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Now that we are at the halfway point towards attaining the Millennium Development Goals, we continue to struggle to mobilize the requisite resources, while military expenditure worldwide continues to rise from an already extremely high level. Today's debate is an important initiative to focus attention on the complex nexus that exists between collective security and development and on the need to regulate and reduce armaments so that scarce resources can be more appropriately directed towards realizing a better life for all. We recognize the right to security and, in that context, the right to produce, procure and possess arms at a level that does not go beyond that required for the purposes of self-defence. South Africa has a national defence force that is actively involved in peacekeeping operations on the African continent.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“My delegation joins in welcoming you, Sir, to New York and thanks the delegation of Costa Rica for organizing this debate today. Your presence in New York is a clear demonstration of your commitment to the issues we are discussing today, particularly the maintenance of international peace and security. We also welcome the Foreign Minister of Panama and thank Mr. Duarte for his briefing. At the Millennium Summit and the 2005 World Summit, world leaders set out an ambitious plan that could help to eliminate poverty and to achieve development, peace and security for all. The international community did so in the certain knowledge that development is the only certain pathway to peace and security.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Consequently, we welcome the Security Council's acceptance of our proposal to build in a reference to proliferation networks in resolution 1810 (2008). We look forward to giving practical effect to that provision in the Committee's next programme of work. In conclusion, it is our hope that the United Nations, including the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies, will continue to play the central role in the international community's collective effort to address the threat posed by terrorism. That is best done under the framework of the Global Strategy, with its appropriate emphasis on inclusiveness, human rights, the rule of law and addressing the root causes of terrorism, such as foreign occupation and oppression.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“South Africa shares the international community's concerns regarding the existence of networks dealing in the illicit transfer of nuclear- related technology, materials and equipment. Our own practical experience as one of the few countries to have successfully prosecuted suspects in the A.Q. Khan network case highlighted the value of cooperation with international partners, and in particular the relevant multilateral institutions. Unfortunately, the reluctance of some to seek the prosecution of key suspects within their own jurisdictions also showed that there remains a great disparity between rhetoric in support of resolution 1540 (2004) and concrete steps to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and to work towards their complete elimination.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“We are pleased that the Counter-Terrorism Committee's preliminary implementation assessments and country visits are proving to be useful tools in promoting dialogue with Member States. South Africa was one of the countries that hosted a joint Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED)- 1267 Monitoring Team country visit this year and we found the visit beneficial to our ongoing efforts to assess and improve our national anti-terrorism systems. South Africa remains the only country thus far to have agreed to the inclusion of a human rights expert in a CTED country visit. It is our hope that other countries will follow this example, given that the Global Strategy's holistic and multifaceted approach to terrorism is premised on the need to respect human rights and the rule of law.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“The judgement handed down by the European Court of Justice in the cases of Qadi and Al Barakaat sent a clear message that a sanctions regime will fail if the concerns of Member States regarding the legal rights of individuals and fair and clear procedures are not taken into account. The adoption of resolution 1822 (2008) marks a positive step towards the reform of the sanctions regime. The resolution provides for the public disclosure of narrative summaries of the motivation for the listing and seeks to enhance the quality of the information contained on the consolidated list. However, it is clear that a great deal of work needs to be done to give effect to the intention of resolution 1822 (2008). Moreover, there remains an urgent need for an independent and non-political review mechanism for listing and de-listing.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“I would like to thank the Chairmen of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1540 (2004) for their informative briefings. My delegation is pleased to note the improvements with regard to the coordination of the work of the three Committees and their respective experts structures, as well as the greater synergy between the Security Council and the General Assembly, as called for in the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. South Africa, in partnership with the majority of the members of the Council, has worked tirelessly over the past few years in an attempt to bring the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime in line with basic standards of procedural fairness and legal due process.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to state that SADC remains committed to the full and effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We, as the international community, have an obligation to women the world over to ensure that their rights are promoted and their place in all aspects of the peace process is assured. It is their equal participation and their full involvement that will contribute to the effective maintenance and promotion of sustainable peace and security.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“We therefore remain committed to working within a consultative and collaborative framework to find peaceful solutions to conflicts. To that end, we believe it would be important for women in local communities to be allowed to participate in finding solutions for the reconstruction and rebuilding of their countries. The equal need for the representation and participation of women in formal peace processes and at the negotiating table cannot be overemphasized. As the ones who are the first to suffer when there is conflict, women are often the ones who know when and how to rebuild the lives of their communities. Women should therefore be at the forefront of developing and implementing post- conflict strategies and programmes.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“Recommendations by the Security Council - such as to provide gender-sensitive training, establish gender components in peacekeeping operations, deploy more women peacekeepers and appoint more women as special representatives and special envoys of the Secretary-General - should be implemented. SADC urges the Secretary-General to strengthen his efforts to identify suitable female candidates for senior positions, including in the military and police services. In addition, Member States should nominate women candidates for inclusion in a regularly updated centralized roster, as called for by resolution 1325 (2000). From our experience in SADC, we have learned that it is important to build solidarity among all stakeholders, particularly women.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“We therefore need to advocate more strongly for the equal participation and full involvement of women in all efforts aimed at maintaining and promoting peace and security. While SADC acknowledges that women and civil society organizations have been the driving force behind our efforts and achievements, we are committed to continue to strengthen efforts to address the challenges of peace and security for women. We therefore welcome the seriousness with which the Security Council continues to address the question. In that connection, SADC believes that there is a need for women's increased representation and participation at all levels, particularly in peacekeeping and peacebuilding and within United Nations field-based operations.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“In the context of peace and security, the Protocol stipulates that States parties shall endeavour to put in place measures to ensure that women enjoy representation and participation in key decision- making positions in conflict resolution and peacebuilding processes by 2015, in accordance with resolution 1325 (2000). Furthermore, the Protocol specifies that, in time of armed conflict, States parties shall take such steps as are necessary to prevent and eliminate incidents of human rights abuses, especially of women and children, and ensure that the perpetrators of such abuses are brought to justice before a court of competent jurisdiction. Sexual violence in conflict situations is inextricably linked to gender inequality.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“We also take pride in the fact that, throughout our history, the women of Southern Africa have played a pivotal role in the liberation movements that brought about independence and democracy to many of our countries. In our resolve to mainstream a gender perspective into all aspects of our lives, SADC heads of State signed the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development on 17 August 2008. That instrument has been hailed as an important step towards the empowerment of women, the elimination of discrimination and the achievement of gender equality and equity.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“It is for that reason that SADC welcomes this opportunity, on the eighth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), to participate in this open debate on the theme of "Women's equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security". This meeting provides us yet another opportunity to assess the concrete and specific efforts made in the implementation of the resolution at all levels and the role of the Security Council in such efforts. Gender equality and the empowerment of women is one of the founding principles of SADC and is enshrined in the SADC Treaty of 1992. We have been greatly honoured by the leadership and important contributions of women in recent peace processes and negotiations in our region.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“SADC takes this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for his report contained in document S/2008/622, which provides an assessment of measures taken to enhance the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security. We also take note of the assessment on the progress made in the protection of women against sexual and gender-based violence. The report also refers to resolution 1820 (2008) on sexual violence in conflict situations, which was unanimously adopted by the Council not long ago. While women may be the first casualties of war, they remain active agents of change and play a meaningful role in the recovery and reintegration of their families. Women are also instrumental in bringing about democracy and reconciliation in post-conflict societies.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“May I begin by thanking Ms. Rachel Mayanja, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Ms. Ines Alberdi, of the United Nations Development Fund for Women, and Ms. Sarah Taylor, of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security. Their contributions to this meeting have been invaluable. I have the honour to address the Security Council today on behalf of the member States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), namely, Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia and my own country, South Africa.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“The situation in Somalia is indeed a nightmare, as President Guelleh has said. The contribution to Somalis that Djibouti has made to try to find a way out of that nightmare is greatly appreciated.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“Otherwise, the concerns the President of Djibouti expressed today echo what was said by the Prime Minister of Djibouti before this Council and constitute a cry for the Council to help address them. We hope that both parties will use the opportunities arising from being friendly African countries, being neighbours, the opportunities that are provided not only by the African Union but also by the Arab League to try to find a way out of this situation. It would be regrettable if the situation came to the point where the Council would be forced to take action on this matter. Lastly, let me also pay tribute to Djibouti's contribution to finding a solution in Somalia. Djibouti has hosted the parties in Somalia, and they produced an agreement that is currently being implemented.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“We hope and believe that the visit by the Chair of the African Union Commission, Mr. Jean Ping, to Asmara would be a good opportunity for Eritrea to convey its side of the story. We regret that the fact-finding mission did not visit Asmara, because we believe that Eritrea should also have an opportunity to tell its side of the story. We believe that mutual trust needs to be developed between those two countries to enable them to address the issues at hand, particularly that of the demarcation of the border. We note that in his statement Ambassador Desta referred to the occasion when the President of Eritrea and the President of Djibouti spoke on this matter, but we hope that such communications will be intensified so as to build enough trust to deal with the issues at hand.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“Allow me to begin by welcoming the presence of President Guelleh in the Council, together with his delegation, including the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Djibouti. We thank the President of Djibouti for his statement. We also appreciate having heard from our colleague, the ambassador of Eritrea. The presence of President Guelleh in the Council is important. We have already been briefed by the Prime Minister of Djibouti, and today we have been briefed by the President. This seems to indicate that the Government of Djibouti feels very strongly that the issue at hand is very serious and should really come to the attention of this Council. South Africa regrets the tension between Eritrea and Djibouti. Those two friendly countries are neighbours and would wish to see the tension reduced by the withdrawal of troops from the border area.”
2008-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6000 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, as we gradually build up the experience of the Peacebuilding Commission, we need to place stronger emphasis on the nexus between peace and development. In that regard, we support a greater and stronger focus on the development agenda of the countries on the agenda of the Commission. South Africa remains committed to the cause of the Peacebuilding Commission. We will continue to work with others towards ensuring that post-conflict countries do not relapse into conflict and to maximize the Commission's impact on the ground in full alignment, cooperation and in accordance with the national Government policies and strategies.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“National ownership of the peacebuilding process remains fundamental to assisting post-conflict countries to rebuild their institutions and sustain peace and development. To that end, we commend the Governments of countries on the Commission's agenda for their active role in efforts to rebuild their respective countries. My delegation welcomes the report's acknowledgement of the importance of official development assistance, trade and investment in post- conflict countries. We hope that the Commission will continue to develop methods for mobilizing international and domestic resources. At the same time, quick-impact projects and the sufficient injection of predictable resources in a country emerging from conflict is crucial to ensuring stability and development on the ground.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“We are pleased to note that the country-specific meetings have made a tremendous contribution to the success of the Commission over the past two years. Through the work of those configurations, the Commission significantly contributed to the promotion and adoption of strategic frameworks for Burundi, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone. The establishment of monitoring and tracking mechanisms to check the progress of the implementation of the framework is also essential to the success of peacebuilding efforts on the ground. With regard to the country-specific configuration on the Central African Republic, my delegation is confident that, under the leadership of the Permanent Representative of Belgium, the Commission's efforts in that country will yield positive results.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source
“My delegation also commends the establishment of regular contacts between the Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Presidents of the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council on issues relating to the work of the Commission. In that context, we reaffirm our continued support for those relationships to be strengthened. Now that the United Nations peacebuilding architecture is in place, the challenge is how to consolidate the achievements made thus far. South Africa firmly believes that the Peacebuilding Commission should continue to be driven by Member States. The Organizational Committee of the Commission must continue to be the focal point of all the Commission's activities and decisions, and its central role should be strengthened.”
2008-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5997 (2008) · source