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lines on the record: 257
first: 2014-01-29
most recent: 2016-02-23
sittings or episodes: 59
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“In the interest of international peace and security, it is particularly crucial for us to ensure that non-State actors in particular are prevented from acquiring weapons of mass destruction. That underscores the importance of the work of the 1540 Committee. The decision of the 1540 Committee to strengthen its cooperation with other committees and with international, regional and subregional organizations, including in the compilation of effective practices, will enhance the attainment of its mandate. That multidimensional approach also serves as a viable means of achieving the objective of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“We remain committed to implementing the sanctions, resolute in assisting the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) deliver on its mandate and keen to render on-reserve support to the Office of the Ombudsperson, who strives hard to ensure fairness and transparency in the listing and delisting process. We take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of friendly States in our fight against terrorism. We are determined to work with our neighbours to strengthen coordination of our counter-terrorism efforts. I will now make a few remarks on nuclear non-proliferation. Nigeria recognizes the need for all States to continue to take effective measures to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their means of delivery.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“They have developed expertise in many areas, including command and control, logistics and mobility, as evidenced by the operations in Nigeria and other parts of the world. In that regard, we thank the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its generous contribution to the UNCCT. We urge other Member States to also contribute to funding the Centre in order to enhance its responsiveness to the capacity- building needs of Member States. Nigeria appreciates the universality of the Al-Qaida sanctions regime, which is in place to serve Member States in the global fight against terrorism. It is our hope that the recent listing of Boko Haram will aid our counter-terrorism efforts.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“That cooperation has led to the establishment of the office of a national counter-terrorism coordinator in Nigeria and the evolution of a proactive deradicalization effort. The contributions of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in the criminal justice track in Nigeria are also significant. We acknowledge the role being played in the fight against terrorism by the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) and the synergy evolving between the Centre and the Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force. Capacity-building in the fight against terrorism has become even more imperative. Terrorists are using the Internet to advance their cause and are exploiting modern technology to plan and launch attacks.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“It was in that context that, in March 2014, the federal Government launched a four-point plan aimed at deradicalization, reaffirmation of the national ethos, reorientation of the security services and economic revitalization of a part of the country where poverty is endemic in order to address terrorism at home. That plan, which is part of the national counter-terrorism strategy, is expected to boost the efforts by Nigeria and its partners to root out terrorism in the country. Nigeria appreciates the cooperation and assistance of United Nations counter-terrorism entities, in particular the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, which has been engaged in Nigeria since 2006.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“That is clearly a win-win situation for the three Committees, as it allows them to benefit from their relative strengths and competencies, thus improving their overall ability to achieve their different mandates. What really counts is the delivery of results, and we see merit in the Committees strengthening their coordination and cooperation with a view to improving their performance. Turning to the issue of terrorism, I would like to state that Nigeria remains resolute in its determination to meet that challenge, which is a clear and present threat to our national security.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“I thank the Chairs of the Security Council Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) for their briefings and commend them for their astute leadership. Nigeria commends the Chairs for the continued cooperation among their Committees in the areas of information-sharing, joint meetings, outreach activities, country visits and participation in the broader counter- terrorism framework. That cooperation has allowed the Committees to share ideas on new challenges and share experiences on compiling effective implementation practices. The regular coordination by the three groups of experts of outreach activities, country visits and participation in the work of other entities dealing with counter-terrorism has allowed them to work together in a coherent and consistent manner.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“We believe that the effort of the Government to address the low rate of voluntary return and reintegration of displaced persons is vital. We take note of the strategy for communities and returns for 2014-2018 and hope that it will promote voluntary returns in the medium-to-long term. We welcome the extension of the EULEX mandate until 14 June 2016 and commend its role in stabilizing the region. We look forward to the finalization of its strategic review, which will adjust its operations and improve the Mission's performance on the ground. Finally, we commend Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zarif and his team for their unrelenting efforts in promoting peace and stability in Kosovo, as well as in the region. We assure him and his Mission of our continued support.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“Increasing political tensions arising from arrest, detentions, protests and offences against EULEX give rise to heightened insecurity in Kosovo, and must be comprehensively addressed. Restrictions imposed on visits to Kosovo by Serbian officials, police actions in Shterpce/Strpce and retaliatory attacks on the Kosovo Police are issues that require urgent attentions in order to avoid an escalation of tensions. We urge all sides to take steps to prevent a relapse into violence while making strident efforts to reach a comprehensive and mutually acceptable solution to issues in the territory and the region. We also encourage the unimpeded resettlement of minority returnees and internally displaced persons in Kosovo.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“The report also shows that the Serbian authorities and Kosovo Serb representatives have expressed serious reservations about the proposed transformation of the KSF into the Kosovo armed forces. Indeed, the Serbian authorities view it as a violation of resolution 1244 (1999). In that regard, we see the need for the Kosovo to proceed carefully with this aspect of its security sector review by taking into consideration the concerns of all stakeholders. We welcome the assurances given here today by Ms. Jahjaga that the authorities of Kosovo will continue their engagement on this issue. While we acknowledge the gains made in the implementation of the first agreement, the situation in northern Kosovo remains a cause for concern.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“The OSCE considers that draft law to be incompatible with other laws, and has acknowledged that the changes in the voter eligibility criteria might discourage participation in elections by minority voters. In the interests of fairness and inclusiveness, we believe that the law should take into consideration the concerns of the Serbs and other minority groups in Kosovo. One of the recommendations emerging from the two-year Strategic Security Sector Review is for the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) to be transformed into the Kosovo armed forces. We note that neither NATO nor KFOR was involved in drafting the recommendation. That is significant, as the report indicates that any changes to the mandate and structure of the Kosovo Security Force might have an impact on NATO's provision of continued support to Kosovo.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“The integration of former Serbian police officers into the Kosovo Police, as well as the ongoing European Union-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina to commence accession negotiations are further indications of commitment towards the 19 April Agreement. These strategies, aimed at facilitating sustainable peace and stability, should be encouraged by all parties. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/305) indicates that members of the Assembly of Kosovo representing the Kosovo Serb and other minority communities have expressed concern that certain provisions of the draft law on general elections are setting new criteria for voter eligibility, which these groups believe will affect their eligibility to vote.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“The continued collaboration between the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and other facilitators, such as the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), has helped with the consolidation of peace and stability in Kosovo and the attainment of progress in the implementation of the First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations of 19 April 2013. This is evident in the willingness of the parties to narrow their differences in their respective positions, thus making it easier to achieve consensus on residual issues.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“I join other speakers in thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Zarif for his comprehensive update on the situation in Kosovo. I also thank the President of Serbia and Ms. Atifete Jahjaga for their statements. Nigeria expresses its deepest sympathy to the people of Serbia for the loss of life and substantial material damage caused by the recent floods in the country.”
2014-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7183 (2014) · source
“As the High Representative said in his briefing, that has the potential of deepening democracy and fostering good governance in the country. As Bosnia and Herzegovina approaches the general elections in October, we are concerned that the Constitution grants only ethnic Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats the right to contest in presidential and parliamentary elections. That curbs the political rights of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina who do not belong to those three ethnic groups and effectively shuts them out of elective office. In the interest of inclusiveness, we would like to see that law changed so that all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina can participate freely as candidates in elections.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“We call for more support for the revised strategy for the implementation of annex VII of the General Framework Agreement for Peace, which addresses issues of non-discrimination, non-segregation and inclusiveness. Nigeria would like to see all the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina accorded equal status across the country regardless of their ethnicity. We therefore urge political leaders to refrain from adopting residency laws at the entity level that are solely within the competence of the central Government and do not comply with the provisions of the General Framework Agreement for Peace. We are pleased to note that more active engagement by citizens has led to greater accountability on the part of the Government and has encouraged the political class to refocus its energies on serving the interests of citizens.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“We note with concern the other challenges to the General Framework Agreement for Peace, mentioned in the report before the Council (S/2014/314), including the blocking of the functioning of Bosnia and Herzegovina's central institutions, challenges to the competencies of those institutions, challenges to the single economic space in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and challenges to national judicial institutions. We urge political leaders in Republika Srpska to cooperate with the central Government and refrain from taking steps that would challenge the constitutional authority of the central Government and relevant central institutions. It is necessary for leaders at the State level to appreciate the limits of power at that level.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“Another threat to the cohesion of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the use of constitutional blocking mechanisms at the State level to prevent the country from making progress, and then exploiting that to justify calls for the dissolution of the country. Political leaders, especially at the State level, must understand that the country's Constitution precludes the possibility of secession. We urge them to refrain from calling for the dissolution of the country. We support efforts to strengthen the State at the national level while preserving the rights and prerogatives of all communities.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“I thank High Representative Inzko for his briefing. I also commend him for the diligent manner in which he has carried out his mandate. Nigeria notes with concern the limited progress made in implementing the Dayton Peace Agreement, the frequent calls of the President and officials of Republika Srpska for secession from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the public attacks against key State institutions. We share the concern of the High Representative over statements made by public figures. Promoting secession could have a destabilizing effect on the country. Such divisive rhetoric is inimical to national cohesion and could indeed have negative consequences for the peace and stability of the region.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“On the crimes allegedly committed by the different parties in Libya since 15 February 2011, we note with concern that thousands of conflict-related detainees have not yet been transferred to State authority and are being held in violation of their basic human rights. We also note that the Government of Libya missed its own deadline of 2 March 2014 for charging or releasing all detainees. We stress that respecting the human rights of detainees is in itself an important aspect of the dispensation of justice. We therefore endorse the call by the Office of the Prosecutor for the Government of Libya and concerned local authorities, especially in Misrata, to process all detainees as expeditiously as possible.”
2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source
“We believe that the support of the Libyan authorities is crucial in facilitating the work of the Prosecutor. Concerning the case against Saif Al-Islam Al- Qadhafi, while we understand the wish of the Libyan authorities to prosecute him within the national justice system, we see the need for Libya's actions in that matter to be consistent with the decisions of the ICC. With regard to ongoing investigations, we urge the Government of Libya to expedite action on its negotiations with the ICC Registry on matters pertaining to the recognition of the privileges and immunities of ICC staff in order to facilitate the work of the ICC inside Libya.”
2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for her introduction of the seventh report of her Office to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). My comments will address the four main issues in the report. On matters pertaining to cooperation, we note that the Office of the Prosecutor continues to receive cooperation on the Libyan situation from State parties as well as non-State parties with a view to strengthening the rule of law in Libya. We welcome the engagement of the Libyan Prosecutor General with the ICC Prosecutor and Deputy Prosecutor to discuss the implementation of the memorandum of understanding of 2013 aimed at fostering cooperation in the investigation of grave crimes allegedly committed in Libya.”
2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source
“The plight of persons displaced by LRA attacks and the long-term development needs of LRA-affected areas must be addressed in tandem and remain an integral part of the comprehensive approach. We express our support for the draft presidential statement to be adopted after this meeting. We also pay tribute to Special Representative of the Secretary- General Moussa for his achievements as Special Representative. We wish him well in his future endeavours and look forward to working with his successor.”
2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source
“The full implementation of the United Nations regional strategy to address the threat and impact of the activities of the LRA is crucial if the threat posed by the group is to be neutralized. That would depend on providing resources in a timely and adequate manner and on building the requisite capacities of judicial and Government systems and the military capabilities of the countries affected by the LRA. The international community is required to provide the necessary political, technical and financial support for the successful implementation of that initiative, in line with the priorities identified by the African Union and the principle of national ownership. Political stability and strong national security institutions in the region will help to consolidate the gains made in the fight against the LRA.”
2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source
“We take positive note of the biannual meeting of the LRA focal points that took place in Entebbe, Uganda, on 13 and 14 February, and the fact that it was co-chaired by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Moussa and the African Union's Special Envoy for the Lord's Resistance Army issue, Francisco Madeira. That kind of coordination between the AU and the United Nations is crucial in forging a common understanding on the way forward in the fight against the LRA. We look forward to the planned AU consultative workshop on the long-term stability of the LRA-affected countries, which is expected to build on a preliminary assessment conducted by the World Bank.”
2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source
“That is reported to be concentrated in communities in eastern Central African Republic. While the attention of the international community has been focused on the sectarian conflict in other parts of the country, we are concerned that the LRA leadership is taking advantage of the current instability and lack of State control over the national territory to regroup in the north-eastern part of the Central African Republic. The suspected collusion of some ex-Seleka fighters with the LRA is also a matter of concern to us, as they may be providing the LRA with information about the operations of the Regional Task Force. That represents a grave threat to the conduct of anti-LRA operations, and we would hope that the Regional Task Force is taking the necessary measures against that threat.”
2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source
“That success in reducing the number of displaced persons has been attributed, in part, to the improved security being enjoyed by communities around the Garamba National Park following operations against LRA bases in the Park by the African Union (AU) Regional Task Force. We commend the Force for its achievements and acknowledge with appreciation the support of the United States and other international partners in that regard. Another success story is the lack of LRA attacks in South Sudan during the period under review. Challenges nevertheless remain in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the Central African Republic, there was an upward trend in LRA activity in the first quarter of 2014, with more attacks and abductions.”
2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source
“I, too, thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Moussa for his briefing. My comments will focus on the fight against the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). The report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/319) indicates that, while some successes have been recorded in that regard, considerable challenges remain. In terms of successes, we take positive note of the fact that there have been no reports of recent premeditated mass atrocities by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Also significant are the decrease in the number of reported deaths in the first quarter of 2014 relative to 2012 and 2013; the decline in the number of abductions compared to the fourth quarter of 2013; and the decrease in the number of displaced persons in the LRA-affected areas of the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.”
2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source
“The time for peace is now and the Council, as well as the international community, must continue to take all necessary steps to support South Sudan in that regard.”
2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7168 (2014) · source
“We call for the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators and instigators of the mass killings in Bentiu and Bor in order to discourage impunity. On another note, we welcome the resumption of peace talks this week by the Government and opposition and commend the mediation role of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in that regard. We reiterate Nigeria's position that there cannot be a military solution to the conflict. We urge both parties to the conflict to embrace dialogue as the only path to sustainable peace, security and stability in South Sudan. With thousands killed and millions displaced, ending the conflict in South Sudan is a matter of extreme urgency. The millions of displaced South Sudanese cannot wait while the politicians dither - enough of the bloodshed, enough of the hardship.”
2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7168 (2014) · source
“High Commissioner Pillay has rightly described the situation in South Sudan as a "deadly mix of recrimination, hate speech and revenge killings that has developed relentlessly over the past four and a half months and is now reaching a boiling point". The situation is looking dangerously similar to that which preceeded the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, which took place 20 years ago. The world has collectively said "Never again" to genocide. It is time for us to stand firmly by that solemn pledge. As the body charged with maintaining international peace and security, we see the need for strong deterrent action by the Council to put a stop to the slaughter of innocent civilians on the basis of ethnicity, religion or whatever consideration.”
2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7168 (2014) · source
“I too thank United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Pillay and Under- Secretary-General Special Adviser to the Secretary- General on the Prevention of Genocide Dieng for their briefings. Nigeria followed with keen interest the visit of High commissioner Pillay and Special Adviser Dieng to South Sudan. We welcome the engagement of the United Nations with the Government of South Sudan, as well as the opposition. What began as intraparty political dispute last December, which could have been and, indeed, should have been resolved through dialogue, has degenerated to the point where the very future of South Sudan is now severly threatened. Four months into the conflict, we are now seeing events that have all the hallmarks of mass atrocity crimes. Nigeria strongly condemns those crimes.”
2014-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7168 (2014) · source
“We welcome the adoption of resolution 2145 (2014), which will enable UNAMA and the Government of Afghanistan to consolidate the gains made in the country in recent times. Finally, Nigeria is hopeful that in the near future we shall see a stable, peaceful, prosperous and democratic Afghanistan where the human rights of all its citizens are promoted and protected.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“We welcome the cooperation between the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in developing a strategy for the disposal of explosive remnants of war from military bases, firing and demolition ranges and other sites across the country. In 2013, 5 per cent of civilian deaths in conflict in Afghanistan resulted from explosive remnants of war. We therefore see their disposal as vital to reducing the number of civilian deaths in the conflict. As ISAF prepares to leave Afghanistan at the end of 2014, we encourage the Afghan Government to continue to engage with all regional and international partners in order to ensure that a security vacuum is not created that could be exploited by anti-Government elements.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“With regard to security, we note that, although the situation remains volatile, Afghan security forces have proven capable of defending territory from attacks by anti-Government elements. We regret that this is at the cost of significant casualties. We also note with concern that the reporting period saw an unprecedented number of suicide attacks, killings and other criminal acts that had a negative impact on both the people of Afghanistan and the ability of the United Nations to undertake mandated tasks and activities. In that regard, we strongly condemn the coordinated attack of 17 January on a Kabul restaurant in which a number of civilians, including four United Nations officials, lost their lives. An attack on United Nations officials is an attack on the international community.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“We also applaud the use of televised debates in the campaign, as it will allow candidates to get their message across to a broad spectrum of the Afghan public. We are deeply concerned by reports of threats against campaign workers and election officials. We are also concerned by the reported assassination attempts and killings linked to the elections. We are, however, encouraged to note that politically motivated violence has so far not constituted a strategic threat to the elections. The risk assessment of the 7,168 polling units conducted by the Government, which certifies that Afghan security forces could secure 94 per cent of the units, is also encouraging. We strongly urge all the citizens of Afghanistan to shun violence in the run-up to the elections.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Kubis for his update and Ambassador Tanin for his statement. I would like to comment on two aspects of the situation in Afghanistan, that is, political developments and the security situation. On political developments, we are pleased to note that preparations for the elections of 5 April remain on track and that vigorous political activity can be observed across the country, including large-scale rallies. The recent pronouncement by President Karzai that the Government would not interfere in the April elections is commendable. That commitment by the Government is particularly significant as the elections will mark the first time since 2001 that there is a democratic transfer of power from one president to another.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“We would like to see all States ratify this important instrument in the children and armed conflict agenda. As Special Representative Zerrougui stated in September 2013 at the annutal Treaty event, "The universal ratification of the Optional Protocol would take us one step closer to a world without child soldiers."”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“We believe that one effective way to do so by States, civil society, international and regional organizations, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders launching a sustained drive towards the universalization of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. The General Assembly adopted that instrument in May 2000, and in entered into force in February 2002. There are currently 154 States parties to the Convention and 129 signatories to the Protocol prohibitting the compulsuory recruitment into the armed forces of States parties of persons below the age of 18 as well as their direct involvement in hostilities. A total of 42 African countries have signed or ratified the Protocol. Nigeria signed it in September 2000 and ratified it in September 2012.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Forty-seven of the 54 States members of the African Union have ratified the Charter, which indicates the near universalization of the instrument on the continent. We welcome the "Children, not soldiers" campaign, launched by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNICEF in collaboration with other United Nations partners with a view to ending and preventing by 2016 the recruitment and use of children by Government armed forces in conflict. The concept note asks how best the campaign can be supported.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“The Charter prohibits the recruitment or direct participation in hostilities or internal strife of anyone under the age of 18. It calls upon States parties to respect and ensure respect for rules of international humanitarian law applicable in armed conflicts that affect the child. The Charter requires that all the necessary measures be taken to ensure that no child takes direct part in hostilities and, in particular, requires States to refrain from recruiting any child. It enjoins States parties, in accordance with the obligations under international humanitarian law, to protect the civilian population in armed conflict and take all feasible measures to ensure the protection and care of children affected by armed conflict.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“The agreement outlines the following areas of collaboration among the three entities: first, the protection of children in all African Union peace and security activities; secondly, the deployment of child protection specialists in the Peace and Security Department; thirdly, the joint development of a programme of work including the alignment of domestic legislation with internationally recognized rights of the child; fourthly, the joint development of guidelines to protect children affected by armed conflict; and, fifthly, the development of training programmes on child protection for troop-contributing countries to AU peacekeeping missions. In terms of the legal framework at the regional level, the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, which the Organization of African Unity adopted in 1990, came into force in 1999.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“In the interests of time, my comments will focus on two aspects of the children and armed conflict agenda, that is, the role of regional organizations in implementing the agenda and the "Children, not soldiers" campaign of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNICEF. Nigeria acknowledges and applauds the valuable contributions of regional and subregional organizations to the children and armed conflict agenda. In that regard, we take note of the agreement signed on 17 September 2013 by the Office ofthe Special Representative and the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Department, which aims at strengthening protection mechanisms in collaboration with UNICEF.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“The Nigerian delegation thanks you, Madam President, for convening this important debate on children and armed conflict and for the concept note (S/2014/144, annex), which sheds light on the topic and serves as a useful guide for our discussions here today. We thank the Secretary- General for his statement. We also thank his Special Representative Leila Zerrougui, UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake for their briefings, as well as Alhaji Babah Sawaneh for sharing his experience with us. We welcome the adoption by consensus of resolution 2143 (2014), of which Nigeria was a sponsor. The resolution comprehensively addresses the issue of children and armed conflict and underscores the Security Council's continued concern about the subject.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“We welcome the improvement in the policy framework for managing the integration of returning displaced persons with the approval, in October, of the strategy on the reintegration of repatriated persons for the period 2014 to 2018. We acknowledge the role that UNMIK has played in the return process in Kosovo and urge the Mission's leadership to remain engaged with authorities in Kosovo on that important issue. I would like to conclude by commending UNMIK, under the leadership of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zarif, for the admirable manner in which it is carrying out its mandate.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“With regard to displaced persons, we welcome the commitment of the Kosovo authorities to facilitating the return of Kosovo Serbs to their properties. We believe that is an important step in the overall integration of Serbs into Kosovo. We would, however, like to see the same commitment in the case of other minorities that have been displaced. We note from the report that displaced persons who return face certain challenges, some of which amount to a violation of their human rights. In that regard, we call on the authorities to take measures to end the discrimination faced by returnees and to grant them better access to education.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“We furthermore note that the elections were peaceful, with the exception of those in North Mitrovica, where unidentified masked men ransacked two poling centres, and Pasjan, where ballot boxes were vandalized. We applaud the zeal of the people of Kosovo for democracy, as evidenced by the increased turn-out of voters as compared to 2009. We consider it significant that voters residing outside Kosovo, in Serbia and Montenegro, were able to participate in the elections. We commend the OSCE for its efforts in that regard. We would also like acknowledge the positive role played by the Serbian leadership in support of mass participation in the elections in northern Kosovo and that of the OSCE in facilitating logistical arrangements for the elections despite the challenging circumstances.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“We commend UNMIK for its continued efforts, together with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and other stakeholders, to promote respect for human rights in Kosovo. Concerning the key political developments, we welcome the continued implementation of measures to normalize relations between Serbia and Kosovo. We urge both sides to maintain their high levels of commitment to the process. The establishment of new democratic institutions through free and fair elections has been described as one of the key aspects of the First Agreement of 19 April 2013. That is why we take special note of the mayoral and municipal elections that took place in Kosovo on 3 November and 1 December.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“We support the revitalization of non-judicial human rights institutions in Kosovo and acknowledge the vital role of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and other international organizations in that process. The report indicates that the Kosovo authorities have not made progress in implementing the recommendations contained in the 2012 report of the Ombudsperson Institution in Kosovo as those recommendations pertain to culture, education and other rights of minority communities. We urge the authorities to do more to promote and protect the rights of minorities in order to foster inclusiveness and strengthen cohesion.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Farid Zarif for his briefing on developments in Kosovo during the reporting period. I also thank Prime Minister Ivica Dacie of Serbia and Mr. Hashim Thaci for their statements. The current report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/68) shows that, while progress has been made in several areas, challenges still remain. Our contribution to today's debate will focus on three issues, namely, human rights, key political developments and the return of internally displaced persons. On human rights, we welcome the organization of a technical meeting on 2 December to discuss the new draft Kosovo strategy on human rights for the period 2014 to 2018.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source