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first: 2014-01-29
most recent: 2016-02-23
sittings or episodes: 59
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“We are deeply disturbed by the difficulties that humanitarian actors, including the United Nations, are facing in terms of gaining access to those in need. We urge all concerned to lift restrictions on humanitarian agencies in order to facilitate the delivery of aid to those in dire need. Finally, we stress that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Darfur. We therefore call on all parties to lay down their arms and embrace dialogue as the path to lasting peace and stability in the region.”
2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source
“We also note that UNAMID issued a press release on 10 November indicating that the Mission's team that went to Thabit found no evidence to support allegations of mass rape. We nevertheless urge the Sudanese authorities to continue to cooperate with UNAMID and to grant the Mission access to Thabit for further investigations. Nigeria commends the Office of the Prosecutor for its continuous monitoring of a number of trends in Darfur that could constitute crimes under the Rome Statute. We unequivocally condemn acts by any party to the Darfur conflict that target civilians. We also condemn acts on aid workers and peacekeepers. The violence in Darfur has had a negative impact on the well-being of the people living in the region. Millions have been displaced and are facing crisis levels of food insecurity.”
2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her briefing and for her twentieth report to the Security Council. We recall that in the Prosecutor's briefing of June (see S/PV.7199), the Secretary-General had been asked to investigate the alleged manipulation of reporting by the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and of the cover-up of crimes committed against civilians and peacekeepers. We commend the Secretary-General for his urgent action in launching a review into the allegations. We note that after examining relevant material, the review team found no evidence to support the allegations. Concerning the allegations of mass rape in the village of Thabit, North Darfur, we have carefully studied the report ofthe Sudan's Office ofthe Prosecutor General for Darfur Crimes and we have no reason to doubt its credibility.”
2014-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7337 (2014) · source
“We commend the efforts of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other international humanitarian non-governmental organizations, such as the Red Cross, Oxfam and Medecins Sans Frontieres, for the admirable work they are doing on the ground to bringi relief to the millions of people in need of assistance. While these efforts have helped to strengthen resilience among communities in the Sahel, much more needs to be done. We therefore urge the international community not to relent in support of efforts to address the humanitarian needs of the people in the Sahel.”
2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source
“In order to prevent conflict, therefore, political leaders should do more to promote inclusion and foster a sense of belonging among all groups and communities. Inclusiveness is an attribute of good governance, and where good governance prevails, the likelihood of conflict is reduced. This is a challenge that countries in the Sahel need to address in order to strengthen national cohesion and lay the foundations for peace, stability and progress. In terms of resilience, the third pillar of the integrated strategy for the Sahel, the region is still faced with considerable challenges. The humanitarian situation in the Sahel remains fragile, with millions facing food insecurity, malnutrition and displacement. Addressing these challenges will require sustained engagement on the part of the international community.”
2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source
“To address this, the Nigerian Government is actively engaged in cross-border intelligence sharing to monitor the flow of weapons within our region. Combating terrorists and criminal elements requires denying them access to the weapons that fuel their activities. We encourage genuine cooperation among States in the region and beyond in order to develop a permanent mechanism to address the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the Sahel. In terms ofgovernance, which is the second pillar of the integrated strategy for the Sahel, it is essential that countries of the region address the roots and triggers of instability in order to minimize the potential for violent conflict and strengthen the institutional framework for peace, security and the rule of law. Exclusion and marginalization are among the root causes of conflict.”
2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source
“In that regard, the States members of the Lake Chad Basin Commission and the Republic of Benin are in the process of deploying a multinational joint task force with the aim of combating and ultimately booting out Boko Haram. The French Operation Barkhane has gone a long way towards complementing our efforts at combating terrorist networks in the Sahel and denying them safe havens in the region. A sustainable solution for countering terrorism in the region is of prime importance. We therefore call on the international community to continue to support initiatives that will put an end to terrorism in the Sahel. The proliferation of small arms and light weapons remains a core contributor to insecurity in the Sahel. Criminal networks have taken advantage of the porous borders and large uninhabited spaces to traffick in arms.”
2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source
“I wish to thank Special Envoy Sellassie for her briefing. The Sahel region continues to face many complex and interconnected challenges in its political, humanitarian and security landscape. Concerning security, which is one of the three pillars of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, considerable challenges still remain. Terrorist groups, such as Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb and Boko Haram, are active in the region. These groups pose a grave threat to the peace and security of the region and beyond. Fighting them should remain a top priority for all Sahelian countries, and indeed for the international community.”
2014-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7335 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we take positive note of the outcome of the meeting of the Interministerial Working Group on Dealing with the Past and Reconciliation, which met on 16 October and established various working groups to assist in the design ofa comprehensive strategy on transitional justice. With a focus on institutional reform, as well as the right to truth, justice and reparations, we are hopeful that the working groups will help to identify ways of promoting reconciliation among the different communities in Kosovo.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“During the debate in August (see S/PV.7257), we encouraged the return of internally displaced persons and called for projects that would promote their reintegration, education and access to services. We are therefore pleased to note that a new consultative body has been launched to promote discussion on improving outcomes for internally displaced persons. Of particular significance is the inclusive nature of the body's composition. It involves Serbian and Kosovar institutions, as well as the United Nations and other international and regional organizations. We see this multi-stakeholder approach as having the potential to help in resolving the many challenges faced by internally displaced persons in Kosovo. Reconciliation remains crucial to strengthening cohesion and laying a foundation for peace and progress in Kosovo.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“The problem of foreign terrorist fighters is an ongoing threat to international peace and security. Resolution 2178 (2014), which the Council adopted in September, underscores the urgent need to prevent the movement and recruitment of foreign terrorist fighters. In that regard, we commend the Kosovo police for its operations conducted to detain suspected former combatants and supporters of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and the Al-Nusra Front. We look forward to the debate on the draft law prohibiting the participation of Kosovars in armed conflicts outside Kosovo. Its early adoption, we believe, would help to strengthen the legal framework and aid the fight against foreign terrorist fighters.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“The absence of a Government in Pristina is delaying the resumption of negotiations on issues concerning municipal governance. That is an outcome of the ongoing political crisis in Kosovo. We encourage the political leaders to reach an early agreement on the election of the President of the Assembly and the formation of a Government. We believe that this would help to consolidate the gains made in Kosovo's democratic process. We welcome the engagement of the four Serb-majority municipalities in northern Kosovo with the central authorities in Pristina in the preparation of the municipal budgets. We note that the process also involved consultations with the authorities in Belgrade. Those are positive developments, and we urge all concerned to maintain their engagement.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“I thank Mr. Aleksandar Vueic', Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, and Mr. Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister of Kosovo, for their statements. I also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zarif for his briefing. Nigeria takes positive note ofthe continued progress in technical talks between the parties. It is significant that through the dialogue both sides have reached an agreement on the integrated management of border crossing points, on telecommunications and energy, and on the use of Kosovar identification documents. These agreements, we believe, will go a long way towards strengthening bilateral relations between the parties. We urge both sides to work diligently towards an early resumption of high-level talks on the normalization of relations.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“This is a global medical emergency and notjust a regional problem. For that reason, the sustained support of the international community remains essential. We are confident that, with the leadership of the United Nations, the current momentum will be sustained. We pay tribute to the men and women on the front line who put themselves in harm's way fighting that scourge. Mr. President, this being the last scheduled meeting under the presidency of Australia, the Nigerian delegation congratulates you and your delegation on the able manner in which you have presided over the affairs of the Council in the month of November. We also take this opportunity to extend our best wishes and full support to Chad as the delegation prepares to assume the presidency of the Council for the month of December.”
2014-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7325 (2014) · source
“It also recognizes the need for the United Nations to allocate adequate resources to police components in order to enable them to meet the challenges they face on the ground. The Council's debate on Ebola (see S/PV.7318) presented an opportunity for the stocktaking essential to assessing the progress made in our collective response to the scourge. The debate revealed that indeed the global response is yielding results and that important progress has been recorded on the ground. That was attributed in part to the crucial contributions of regional States that had led the response to the Ebola outbreak. The contributions of the international community, as well as non-governmental organizations, were also recognized as being very important. Nevertheless, more needs to be done to achieve our ultimate goal of eradicating Ebola.”
2014-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7325 (2014) · source
“The police commissioners briefed on three important topics: challenges in building whole-State institutional capacity, having the necessary requirements to effectively execute Council mandates, and the role of police components in the protection of civilians. The interactive nature of the meeting proved very useful, as Council members had the opportunity to ask questions, seek clarification and make suggestions on issues concerning policing and peacekeeping. We commend Australia for the leadership role it played in the adoption of the Council's first ever stand-alone resolution on policing and peacekeeping (resolution 2185 (2014)). This, in our view, was one of the most significant developments in the Council in November. The resolution highlights the increased complexity of United Nations policing.”
2014-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7325 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this wrap-up session, which provides us with an opportunity to assess the work of the Council in the month of November. The first briefing by heads of police components of three United Nations peacekeeping missions was a notable development in the month (see S/PV.7317). The briefing offered Council members and the wider United Nations membership an opportunity to hear directly from the police commissioners responsible for carrying out the peacekeeping mandates authorized by the Council as they concerned police components. With the mandates of peacekeeping missions becoming more multidimensional, the police components are taking on a more complex role.”
2014-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7325 (2014) · source
“Although the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe recently stated that the elections would further complicate the implementation of the Minsk protocol, and we share that View, we urge all concerned, and in particular nations with influence over the parties, to continue to facilitate dialogue with a view to easing tensions, de-escalating the violence and ultimately arriving at a peaceful solution to the crisis. We would like to see Ukraine return to normalcy and its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity respected, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2014-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7311 (2014) · source
“I thank the briefers for their statements. We are concerned by the escalating violence and mounting civilian casualties in eastern Ukraine. The constant shelling, the fragile security situation, the teetering economy and an atmosphere of uncertainty are obstacles to the attainment of peace in the region. Strict adherence by all parties to the provisions of the Minsk protocol and the memorandum of 19 September is vital and urgent. We call on all concerned to keep genuine channels of communication open and take concrete steps to consolidate the ceasefire agreement. We emphasize that there can be no military solution to the crisis. The elections conducted on 2 November in the separatist republics of Donetsk and Luhansk run counter to the spirit ofthe Minsk protocol and pose a threat to the peace, unity and sovereignty of Ukraine.”
2014-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7311 (2014) · source
“We once again call on political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina to refrain from nationalistic and separatist rhetoric that threatens the peace and stability of the country and escalates tensions in the region. Political leaders, especially at the state level, must bear in mind that the Constitution precludes the possibility of secession. All parties must demonstrate unwavering respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They must also support efforts to strengthen the State at the national level, while preserving the rights and prerogatives of all communities.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“The international community must continue to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in the implementation of the Peace Agreement, the reconstruction of civil society, the attainment of economic progress and the return of refugees. The primary responsibility for implementing the Peace Agreement lies nevertheless with the Government and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On the five objectives and two conditions set by the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council as prerequisites for the closure of the Office of the High Representative, we share the concerns of the High Representative over the lack of progress on the outstanding objectives and criteria. We urge the authorities to demonstrate commitment to the reform process in order to facilitate its full implementation.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“Now that the election results have been confirmed, the next critical step in the political process will be the formation of a federal Government. We would recall that it took more than a year for the parties to form a Government after the elections of 2010. It is our hope that all parties will work to avoid a repeat of that experience and form a federal Government without delay. Tackling the country's socioeconomic challenges requires that a Government be in place to lead the way. The continued presence of the European Union-led peacekeeping force (EUFOR) and NATO is essential to overseeing the implementation of the Peace Agreement. The extension of EUFOR's mandate for a further l2-month period will, we believe, foster stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is a necessary condition for development.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“I thank High Representative Inzko for his briefing and for his forty-sixth report on the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/2014/777, annex). We have carefully studied the report and taken due note of the main issues contained therein. On the general elections of 12 October, we note the preliminary assessment of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights that a lack of shared vision for the country's future and of cooperation among the three main communities has hindered efforts to fully ensure democratic elections. In that regard, we urge the communities to set aside their differences and work together to strengthen the democratic process in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“They should lay down their arms and participate in the ongoing national dialogue to restore peace, law and order in the country. Finally, we urge the Office of the Prosecutor, the Government of Libya and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to continue to work together with a view to ending impunity in Libya.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“Abdullah Al-Senussi. The report of the Prosecutor indicates that resource constraints and security considerations have hampered the ability of her Office to fully prosecute crimes that may have been committed by different parties since February 2011. We are concerned that if the situation persists, it may negatively affect the credibility of the Court and encourage impunity. Therefore in order to send a strong message that impunity will not be tolerated, it is essential for the Government of Libya, with the support of the international community, to investigate the alleged crimes. We acknowledge that this would be difficult in the current security situation in Libya. We therefore call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire across the country. Libyan militias should refrain from targeting civilians.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“This should send a clear message that the Court and the Government of Libya will work together to investigate and prosecute those committing grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Libya. We look forward to the technical meeting both parties are planning to organize on the issue of burden- sharing. It is our expectation that the meeting will help to strengthen cooperation between the Court and the Government of Libya. Concerning the case of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi, the decision of the Pretrial Chamber and the Appeals Chamber is that the case is admissible. Therefore, Libya has an obligation to surrender Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi to the Court. Libya should also return the materials seized from the former defence counsel of Mr. Al-Qadhafi and cooperate in facilitating a visit by the defence counsel of Mr.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her briefing and for her eighth report to the Council. We have carefully studied the report and taken due note of the main issues contained therein. On the issue of cooperation, it is an obligation on the part of States parties to the Rome Statute to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC). In addition, resolution 1970 (2011) calls on States to cooperate with the Court, and resolution 2174 (2014) reiterates this point. In that regard, we urge Libya to continue to cooperate fully with the Court. We take special note of the meeting between the Prosecutor and the Libyan Minister of Justice held on 18 July.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“During the Security Council debate of 21 October (see S/PV.7281), we called on both parties to seize the opportunity provided by the current ceasefire to restart the stalled negotiations. We restate our position that dialogue remains the only means of resolving the question of Palestine. The parties should avoid hostile rhetoric and unilateral actions and take steps to de-escalate tensions. They should, without delay, resume direct negotiations on the final status issues, including on borders, security, the status of Jerusalem and the return of Palestinian refugees. Our unambiguous message today, as always, is that we would like to see Israel and Palestine live side by side in peace and security, within internationally recognized borders and consistent with the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“I also wish to thank Under- Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing. The recent announcement by the Government of Israel of plans to build new settlements in occupied East Jerusalem has grave implications for the Israeli- Palestinian peace process. The immediate cessation of illegal Israeli settlement activity is crucial to resolving the question of Palestine, based on the two-State solution, which the international community broadly supports and for which there is no viable alternative. We therefore join other members of the Council in ordering the Israeli Government to abandon its plans to construct new settlements in East Jerusalem, which under international law is a part of occupied Palestinian territory.”
2014-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7291 (2014) · source
“In line with its commitment to protecting and assisting displaced persons, our Federal Government has accelerated the process of adopting a national policy that will define a framework for its actions in that regard, part of its efforts to fulfil its obligations under the Kampala Convention. It also signifies our commitment to respecting, protecting and promoting the human rights of displaced persons in Nigeria. Finally, Nigeria supports the global study on women and peace and security that the Secretary-General has commissioned. It should tell us what we have achieved in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and What remains to be done. We look forward to the high- level review in 2015, and we take this opportunity to re-state our commitment to the agenda for women and peace and security.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Nigeria has ratified key international and regional instruments on refugee protection, including the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol, as well as the Organization of African Unity's 1969 Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa. We have passed into law the key international and African refugee conventions through an act ofparliament establishing a national commission for refugees and providing a legal and administrative framework for refugee management in Nigeria. It also sets guidelines for determining the status of refugees in the country.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“In October 2009, the African Union adopted the Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa, also known as the Kampala Convention. That landmark instrument, which entered into force on 6 December 2012, marks a significant step towards strengthening the national and regional normative and legal frameworks for offering protection and assistance to displaced persons in Africa. Nigeria embraces the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement, which stands as an important international framework for the protection of internally displaced persons.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Responding effectively to the problems faced by refugee and displaced women requires a holistic approach that combines preventive strategies, responses and solutions. It is also essential that gender perspectives be integrated into policies across all sectors related to refugees and displaced persons in accordance with the relevant international law, including international refugee law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law. In order to be effective, such policies must address all four pillars of the women abd peace and security agenda, namely, participation, conflict prevention, protection and relief and recovery. They must also ensure that refugee and displaced women are involved in all protection, prevention, participation and relief and recovery efforts.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“It builds on the gains of resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008) and 1889 (2009) and reaffirms the leadership role of the Council in addressing issues pertaining to the welfare of women in situations of distress. According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), women and girls comprise about half of any refugee, internally displaced or stateless population. UNHCR has also determined that in many societies women and girls face specific risks related to their gender and that those risks can be exacerbated in situations of displacement. The UNHCR further notes that displaced women and girls who are unaccompanied, pregnant, disabled or aged face particular challenges.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“I thank the delegation of Argentina for convening this open debate and for the excellent concept note (S/2014/73l, annex) provided to guide our discussions. I also thank our briefers for their informative briefings. It is befitting that your delegation, Madam, should preside at a debate on the subject of women and peace and security, considering the fact that Argentina was a non-permanent member of the Security Council when landmark resolution 1325 (2000) was adopted, in October 2000. The presidential statement we have just adopted (S/PRST/2014/21) underscores the determination of the Council to take forward the women and peace and security agenda, with a welcome focus on the situation of displaced women.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Throughout our engagement on this issue, we have stressed adherence to the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, namely, respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States. In that connection we condemn the plans by separatist forces to hold local elections in November. It is contrary to the spirit of the Minsk agreement and can further threaten the peace, unity and sovereignty of Ukraine. We appeal to Member States with influence over the separatists to prevail on them to drop their plans to hold the elections in the interest of peace and security in Ukraine.”
2014-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7287 (2014) · source
“I thank the briefers for their briefings. Nigeria welcomes the efforts of European leaders towards resolving the crisis in eastern Ukraine. The recent meeting between President Putin and President Poroshenko during the Asia-Europe summit has opened a promising vista. We see such high-level engagements as providing a platform for exploring ways to end the instability and violence that have engulfed eastern Ukraine. We stress that a diplomatic solution is the only viable option for resolving the crisis in Ukraine. The Minsk agreement is an encouraging development that provides an avenue for de-escalating tension in eastern Ukraine. We believe that if fully implemented, it could restore peace and stability in the region. We therefore strongly urge all parties to abide by their commitments under the provisions of the agreement.”
2014-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7287 (2014) · source
“Accordingly, the Council has emphasized the protection of civilians in the mandates of peacekeeping missions where the State lacks the capacity to offer protection. I would like to conclude by commending you, Madam President, for your astute leadership, as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. Your efforts at making the Council more responsive to the concerns of the broader United Nations membership and the adoption of four presidential notes under your leadership attest to the commitment you have shown in the attainment of your mandate.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“These briefings, by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Department of Political Affairs, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the heads of special political missions, the heads of peacekeeping missions and other senior staff, have been timely and highly informative. We would like to make special mention of the briefings by the Special Adviser to the Secretary- General on the Prevention of Genocide, which have alerted the Council to situations where populations may be at risk. The briefings have also allowed the Council to gain greater insights into the underlying causes of conflicts while highlighting the need for civilians to be protected against the risk of mass atrocities.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“The fact that the Council has failed to respond to the seven letters it has received from the President of the ICC on the obligation to cooperate of the Court would seem to validate this point. Our View on this is that the Council may benefit from having a mechanism to handle follow-up action on referrals similar to the way in which the Council's informal working group on international tribunals has been dealing with issues pertaining to the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and that for Rwanda. That may help to protect the credibility of the Council and the integrity of the ICC. Nigeria would like to acknowledge the value that the briefings of the Secretariat add to the work of the Council.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“One way to do this would be by placing all sanctions regimes under the purview of the Ombudsperson. We note the concern expressed in the seventh and eighth reports (S/2014/73 and S/2014/553) of the Ombudsperson that, while the Ombudsperson has operated independently in practice, no separate office has been established for the post, as mandated by the resolution establishing it. This situation is clearly not conducive to the autonomy that the Office requires in terms of administrative independence. Nigeria strongly supports the establishment of a separate office of the Ombudsperson, as mandated, as well as measures that would strengthen its autonomy. In terms of follow-up action by the Security Council to its own referrals to the International Criminal Court, we note the concerns of Member States that the Council has not been effective.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“While targeted sanctions are the critical tool at the disposal of the Security Council, we see a need for them to be employed with clarity as to the procedures for listing and delisting individuals and entities. That is where the role of the Ombudsperson becomes crucial. In the current dispensation, the role of the Ombudsperson is limited to the Al-Qaida sanctions regime by the resolution that created the office. That means that only individuals listed on the Al-Qaida sanctions list can benefit from due process; other sanctions regimes do not have such a vetting mechanism for individuals and entities facing targeted sanctions. In the interests of fairness, and to address the concerns of Council members and the broader membership, we believe that the Council should take steps to improve due process in other sanctions regimes.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“As it is the main organ of the United Nations charged with the maintenance of international peace and security, the way the Security Council conducts its work is a matter of great interest to the States Members of the United Nations and, indeed, to the international community at large. We are therefore pleased to see that that the Council's working methods have evolved over the years to accommodate the concerns of the broader membership for greater transparency and closer engagement with non-members. Even then, there is still considerable room for improvement. Enhancing due process and sanctions regimes is a matter of importance to Nigeria.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“I thank the delegation of Argentina for having organized this important debate and for the excellent concept note (S/2014/ 725) provided to guide our discussions. I also thank Prosecutor Bensouda and Ombudsperson Prost for their briefings. My delegation welcomes this opportunity to share ideas on the working methods of the Security Council in the format of an open debate, where the views of the broader membership of the United Nations can be heard. Nigeria aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Saint Lucia on behalf of the L.69 group.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“Finally, we commend Ambassador Quinlan for his astute leadership of the Committee and the Panel of Experts for their hard work in the pursuit of their mandate.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“I thank the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), Ambassador Gary Quinlan, for his presentation of the 90-day report of the Committee. We note that the Committee has continued its consideration of the reported case of the interdiction in the Red Sea of a vessel carrying conventional arms allegedly loaded in Iran. We would like to encourage Iran to respond to the Committee's request for comments on the issue in order to facilitate its work. We are pleased to note that member States continue to seek guidance from the Committee on notification requirements and proposals for possible cooperation with Iranian companies, including the provision of technical assistance to Iran. That shows a willingness on the part of member States to comply with the sanctions regime.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“In this regard, we take positive note of the progress that MINUSTAH has made in achieving its stabilization benchmarks. Concerning MINUSTAH's consolidation and reconfiguration beyond 2016, we believe that a phased drawdown based on an overall assessment of overall stability, the security situation and the capacity of the National Police will provide optimal results. We welcome the United Nations integrated strategic framework and look forward to the outcome of the strategic planning process being undertaken by MINUSTAH, the United Nations partners and the Government of Haiti.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“We note that the Government is motivated by the desire to reduce social inequality, fight extreme poverty and improve social inclusion for all Haitians. In this regard, 252,000 Haitians have benefited from the efforts of the Government over the past two years. Furthermore, under the sixth national functional literacy campaign launched in March, the Government has reportedly set a target of achieving literacy for 450,000 Haitians across the country by March 2016. We encourage the Government to continue to promote literacy in order to strengthen social cohesion and improve the lives of its citizens. Despite these positive developments in Haiti, challenges still exist, and MINUSTAH remains relevant in meeting these challenges.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“While this is below Haiti's potential in yam production, we note that the authorities are making efforts under the triennial agricultural recovery programme 2013-2016 to address the constraints faced by producers in the sector. We look forward to the adoption of the policy for the yam industry, which the Ministry of Agriculture is reportedly working on. Yam has the potential to contribute to Haiti's foreign exchange earnings and improve national prosperity. We therefore encourage the Haitian authorities to continue to work on boosting its production. In terms of social development, we applaud the Government of Haiti for the high priority it attaches to the eradication of illiteracy in the country.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“The security challenges facing the country will require the Haitian authorities to develop plans and resilient security institutions that will effectively address the issues. We take positive note of the operational presence of MINUSTAH, which has so far proved successful in managing the security situation of the country. We would like to acknowledge the progress Haiti has made in two important areas: agriculture and social development. In regard to agriculture, we commend the Haitian authorities for the remarkable progress made in the production of yam, with output increasing from 354,500 metric tons in 2010 to nearly 500,000 metric tons in 2013.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source