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Llorentty Soliz

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“We also encourage the States members of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel) to continue working for the definitive deployment and operationalization of their forces. The cooperation of the United Nations, through the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, and the African Union will be key, and we therefore encourage the conclusion of the technical agreement between the United Nations, the European Union and the G-5 Sahel in the framework of resolution 2391 (2017).”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“We believe firmly that the contribution and commitment of the countries of the Sahel, regional and subregional organizations and the cooperating countries will be critical to that implementation, with a View to achieving long-term results that will enable us to meet security challenges, strengthen political and socioeconomic stability and promote comprehensive development. The Strategy should assist countries like Mali, which remains in serious crisis thanks to the policies of regime change in Libya, and identify the root causes of instability and conflict there. In that context, we reiterate our firm rejection of interventionist, interfering policies that destabilize and undermine international peace and security.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we would like to single out the extraordinary electoral process held in Liberia towards the end of last year in a peaceful, credible and stable environment, and to congratulate the Liberian people on demonstrating their commitment to democracy through such a significant event. We stress this case because it shows how fundamental it is to have reconciliation processes based on inclusive political dialogue, consensus and rapprochement among the parties, which promote the strengthening of lasting and sustainable peace. We welcome the progress made in the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“In the case of UNOWAS, the work it is doing pursuant to its mandate and, of course, in the areas of preventive diplomacy, good governance, the protection of human rights, good offices, political mediation and facilitation of dialogue is vital, and we want to highlight and support its efforts to promote the active participation of women in political processes related to peace and security. We would also like to highlight the mission's excellent coordination with regional and subregional organizations such as the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, which enables it to encourage the leadership of the countries of West Africa and the Sahel to work for political, institutional and security-sector reform.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, for his briefing. We appreciate his performance and the efforts he makes on a daily basis. The work of special political missions is an important tool for developing strategies for building and sustaining peace.”
2018-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8156 (2018) · source
“Jeremiah Mamabolo, and members of the African Union High- level Implementation Panel. Finally, we believe that in order to make progress in development and to consolidate a stable peace in Darfur, the Sudan needs the United Nations to work together with the African Union and the international community in general. We also commend the progress that has been made in the process of reconfiguring UNAMID, and we believe that we must strengthen the capacities of the United Nations country team in order to move on to the second phase and ensure a successful drawdown of the Mission. We thank UNAMID for its efforts and dedication to peacebuilding in Darfur.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“We welcome the work of the Government to promote the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur and stress that the only possible solution to the crisis in the area is a political process that will make it possible to resolve the outstanding issues between the parties, primarily disputes with regard to land ownership. Conflicts between communities, the disarmament of the civilian population and militias, and a permanent ceasefire, inter alia, are issues that must be addressed. We believe that the differences that exist with regard to the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur must be resolved, and we encourage those parties that have not yet signed on to it to engage in a consultative dialogue with the Government. We also welcome the good offices ofthe Special Representative, Mr.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“We would highlight the fact that new cases of obstruction to humanitarian access have been reported. However, access has been provided to people in Jebel Marra, which reflects the good relationship between and the joint work done by the Government and the various relevant agencies. In addition, although the number of cases of human rights violations and other types of crimes has declined compared with the previous period, we must redouble our efforts to put an end to cases of illegal detentions and violence against women and children, in particular sexual and gender-based violence, and promote access of women to justice. Bolivia believes that one of the main challenges facing Sudan at the moment is the revitalization of the political process.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“This Government-initiated process aligns with UNAMID's peacebuilding efforts and needs committed support from the international community. On the humanitarian front, it is clear that the improved security conditions have prevented any further displacement of civilians. While that is a positive, however, the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) is still worrying, and no significant improvements have been made despite the efforts of the Government, agencies and humanitarian workers. It is urgent that the international community support the development of projects that will make it possible for IDPs to obtain access to basic services and improve their quality of life. We also express our thanks for the work that is being done by the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the World Food Programme and other humanitarian actors.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the Government's decision to extend the unilateral ceasefire to 31 March, creating an environment that will make it possible for the Government and UNAMID to focus their efforts on consolidating peace in Darfur and on the political process, by addressing the underlying causes of the conflict, such as land-ownership issues, and promoting development in that area. Another aspect we would like to emphasize is the progress that has been made with the weapons-collection campaign promoted by the Government. Its success is essential to improving security in local communities and building a stable and sustainable peace. We should prevent any possible disputes and foster commitment to the process on the part both of civilians and militias.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his detailed briefing on the bimonthly report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/1113), and the assessments by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Secretary- General on the first phase of the reconfiguration of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). We would like to take this opportunity to highlight the positive aspects of the issue, which have been chiefly in the security sector, as we also saw during the previous reporting period. The fact that have been no clashes between the Sudanese Government and the rebel groups in Darfur for a subsequent reporting period represents significant progress.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8155 (2018) · source
“The determination shown both by President Juan Manuel Santos and the FARC's leaders in consolidating peace will go down in history as one of the most important decisions that the Colombian people have ever taken. The peace they are building belongs to Colombia, but it also belongs to, and is the responsibility of, the whole of the human family.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“Their commitment has been proven both in the implementation of the Final Agreement between the Government and the FARC and in their own work in pursuing talks with the ELN. We would also like to express our special gratitude to three Ambassadors who are in this Chamber today: Ambassador Rosselli Frieri, of Uruguay - not just for his leadership in the work of the United Nations Mission in Colombia but also for his commitment to the issue - Ambassador Rycroft, of the United Kingdom, for his role in the Council's special mission in Colombia, and Ambassador Mejia Ve'lez, who has been a pillar of the peace process. We would also like to reiterate Bolivia's total support to the peace process led by the Government and FARC.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“Secondly, security should be strengthened in the areas formerly occupied by the FARC. The latest figures for murders of social leaders and former FARC members are alarming, and we should move faster to establish measures that will ensure a Government presence and protection for residents of those areas. Thirdly, concrete steps must be taken to advance comprehensive rural reforms. In our View, formalizing access to land is fundamental to ensuring stable and lasting peace. With regard to the negotiations with the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN), we regret the fact that the process has been suspended, and we hope and call for the talks to be resumed as soon as possible. In conclusion, we would like to highlight the efforts of Special Representative Jean Arnault and his team.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“It has established dozens of institutions and specialized mechanisms and development plans. The support of the international community is paramount. For their part, the United Nations and the Security Council must continue to support this process every step of the way and work to maintain peace. But of course it is Colombians who should be the main defenders of the process. The difference between now and previous attempts is that the Government and the FARC are getting real results. Given all of this, the Plurinational State of Bolivia believes that we should first redouble our efforts to ensure the reintegration of former FARC combatants into civilian life, starting with the legal reinstatement that is the foundation needed for achieving political, social and economic reinstatement, as established in the Final Agreement.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“Those three specific facts are easy to say, but those of us who are aware the suffering of the Colombian people during that half-century know the value of every minute step that was taken and the effort and cost involved in laying the foundations for peacebuilding. Only those three facts make that process irreversible. Three months ago, the most complicated stage in the implementation of the Final Agreement began - the political, economic and social reintegration of the ex-combatants of FARC into society, in accordance with points 3.2 and 3.4 of the agreement. That stage is facing difficulties, but should not stop or diminish the significance of the progress made in implementing the Agreement. Colombia has adopted 107 laws and decrees on reinstatement and security guarantees, on the victims, and on truth, justice and reparation.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“We are starting a new year, and it is always worth evaluating the cycle that has been completed. The year 2017 was the year of peace in Colombia. That process brought about positive news and demonstrated concrete progress for the Security Council and the international community. The agreement reached by the Government and the FARC represents a tremendous achievement by Colombians, which fills the entire region of Latin America and the Caribbean with pride. Thanks to that agreement, 53 years ofarmed conflict came to an end. The FARC laid down their weapons, became the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun and exchanged arms for political participation.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“In the various conflicts that figure on the agenda of the Security Council, we greatly regret the fact that there have been political processes under way for years without showing any tangible progress and peace agreements that are ignored or are not really implemented. Colombia provides us with a different reality. Of course, that does not mean that there have not been difficulties along the way - there have - but the goodwill and leadership shown by the Government and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia - Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) in implementing the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace is something that we would like to see in other conflicts. That same conviction is needed to overcome the difficulties that exist, or that will arise in future.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia wishes, first of all, to pay tribute to the presence of Mr. Oscar Naranjo, Vice-President of the Republic of Colombia, and to welcome him to the Chamber. We also thank Mr. Jean Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in Colombia, for sharing with the Council the first quarterly report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (S/2017/lll7). I also wish to welcome the presence of the many Ambassadors from Latin America and the Caribbean who are here with us at this meeting. Their presence clearly demonstrates the commitment of Latin America and the Caribbean to this peace process.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“Similarly, we believe that the joint work of the Head of MONUSCO and the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region in preparing the elections, as well as their outreach to national political actors and Government authorities, will be crucial in garnering regional and subregional support. Finally, the principles of preventive diplomacy and good offices aimed at a negotiated political solution should not be overlooked, while the Congolese people and institutions should take the decisions regarding the future of their country. We must support their decisions on their sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity in order to achieve peace, stability and development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“With this understanding, Bolivia takes note of the prompt adoption of laws in Parliament to revise electoral regulations and allocate a budget for the elections. We commend the consensus of the region for the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework as well as the efforts of the Southern African Development Community and the African Union Peace and Security Council to provide the Independent National Electoral Commission with the necessary resources for the implementation of the 31 December Agreement. We welcome the meeting held on 9 December among the Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and the Republic of the Congo, in which a communique was issued calling on political actors to safeguard peace and work for peaceful elections.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“We also encourage the Mission to continue all these and other initiatives for peace and stability in the region, in coordination with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its armed forces, in accordance with its mandate. Bolivia welcomes the publication of the electoral calendar by the Independent National Electoral Commission on 5 November. We highlight the progress made by that body with respect to voter registration and call upon it to adhere to the timeline and to complete the voter registration. The 31 December Agreement must be respected and supported by all actors for the effective conduct of peaceful, credible, inclusive and timely elections leading to a peaceful transfer ofpower. We urge the signatories of the Agreement to implement the confidence-building measures enshrined in the document.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“We commend the intensification of the Mission's efforts to provide security to civilians through its early- warning system, the reinforcement of its troops for its projection strategy and by intensifying its presence at the Semuliki base following the terrible attack on peacekeepers on 7 December 2017. Bolivia associates itself with the words expressed by various members of the Security Council. We express not only our sorrow and condolences, but also our solidarity with the families of the Blue Helmets who died in those circumstances. Similarly, we offer our support for local conflict- resolution mechanisms that promote peaceful coexistence between communities and joint monitoring with the authorities regarding the spread of insurgent groups in mining areas in the province of Maniema, among other initiatives.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“Bolivia supports the Special Representative's initiatives and good offices with regard to the implementation of the Comprehensive and Inclusive Political Agreement of 31 December 2016, in particular its impact on the implementation of the confidence-building measures enshrined in the Agreement and its efforts to create a positive atmosphere for the holding of peaceful and credible elections. We also highlight MONUSCO'S work on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, as well as the repatriation, resettlement and reintegration of members of the various insurgent groups, both Congolese and foreign, operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“An estimated 13 million people will need protection and humanitarian assistance this year, a 50 percent increase over 2017. We commend the efforts of humanitarian partners and encourage them to continue their work. We also urgently call on the international community and donor countries to pay special attention to this situation, which is now a level 3 emergency, the highest level of emergency identified by the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“We strongly condemn such occurrences, including the violent acts that took place during the 31 December protests and, in particular, the threats being made by armed groups in different areas of the country that have led to the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation, as mentioned in the most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/16). The report highlights the fact that more than 4 million people were internally displaced, including nearly 900,000 women and more than 2 million children. Also, in recent years, more than 620,000 Congolese sought refuge in neighbouring countries, 100,000 of them in 2017. Approximately 8 million people face severe food insecurity, which represents a 30 per cent increase over the same period last year.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia thanks Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his briefing. We also welcome the appointment of Ms. Leila Zerrougui as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). We are confident that her experience, technical knowledge and leadership will be of great value to the Mission. We would also like to thank Mr. Maman Sidikou for his services as Head of MONUSCO. We reiterate our concern about the unrelenting environment of violence and serious insecurity. We also regret that conflict is focused on disputes over access to natural resources, clashes between armed groups, intercommunity tensions and ethnic violence.”
2018-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8153 (2018) · source
“The debate on the impunity of many who are responsible for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity is diluted in the face of the relative effectiveness of the capacities of the International Criminal Court owing to the non-ratification of the Rome Statute by some countries, which also weakens the overall effectiveness of its work. We insist that we cannot sustain sincere dialogue as long as there are countries that demand all the rigour of justice, but do not fulfil their own international obligations.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“The International Criminal Court is a complementary court to the primary and sovereign capacities of each State in the administration ofjustice in its territory. Therefore, in addition to reaching effective and timely judgements, local capacities must be restored. In that regard, the case of Darfur should be especially analysed given that there has been more than a decade of conflict. Bolivia upholds its obligations as a State party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and supports efforts to seek justice and fight impunity. We therefore call upon all States that have not yet done so to ratify the Rome Statute in order to guarantee its universal jurisdiction. We believe that the value of the principle of the universality of international criminal justice is fundamental at this point.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“Also worthy of note were the developments in the operational environment, the decrease in obstructions to the movement of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and the increased cooperation between the Government and United Nations. The recent reports of the Secretary- General and the report of the Prosecutor have reflected such progress. Bolivia believes that this point has been reached mainly because of the joint work of the African Union, the Government and the United Nations, and we hope that all efforts will continue to focus on the consolidation of peace in Darfur. It is important to emphasize that the development and future of international criminal justice are closely tied to the issues of State cooperation and complementarity.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we believe that cooperation with the African Union is essential. We recognize its indisputable commitment to the fight against impunity, as expressed in its Constitutive Act. In addition, we recall that the African Union has established a ministerial council to address the issues related to the case in question. In that regard, we call for the establishment of constructive dialogue that facilitates the work at hand and engenders trust between both institutions. We see positive developments in the Sudan over the past year. For example, there were no clashes between the Government and rebel groups during the period covered by the Secretary-General's latest report on Darfur.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“As we express our support for the work of the International Criminal Court, we recall that, when the Security Council referred the situation in Darfur to the International Criminal Court through resolution 1593 (2005), it not only agreed to activate its jurisdiction for the prosecution of persons, but also urged the Court to support international cooperation in the promotion of the rule of law, the protection of human rights and the fight against impunity, while emphasizing non-jurisdictional activities such as the promotion of peace, reconciliation and institutional strengthening. We encourage the Court to join the efforts of regional organizations and of the international community to strengthen the political processes in the Sudan, in particular as pertains to the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia thanks the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for presenting the informative twenty-sixth report, in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005). We have taken note of the progress in the investigations, as well as the difficulties that the Office of the Prosecutor has faced during the course of the investigations and in its judicial activity, which are both linked to situations that hinder the work entrusted to it by the Security Council. Bolivia believes that those who have committed alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity must be brought to justice. We cannot deny that this is an important element in the achievement of stable and lasting peace.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source
“How is it admissible that the series of resolutions of the Council are not being implemented, not just with regard to Jerusalem but concerning the conflict in general? We must recognize that calls for dialogue and negotiations are insufficient. The Security Council bears a responsibility to take action and decisions; otherwise, the Security Council will also become an occupied territory, and this Chamber will have to join the long list of settlements ofthe occupying Power. We Will have demonstrated our irrelevance in this matter. Bolivia demands the end of the occupation, the end of its policies that violate international law and its colonizing practices in Jerusalem and all Palestinian territory.”
2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source
“One of the parties commits serious human rights violations and has allegedly committed war crimes. One of the parties is responsible for the forced displacement of Palestinian civilians. One of the parties violates its international obligations and systematically violates General Assembly and Security Council resolutions. That is the result of the longest military occupation in the modern world. In recent years and months, settlements have increased exponentially, and a discriminatory economic, political, juridical and social system has been emplaced. This situation removes us further from the two-State solution. We must ask ourselves - how is such a situation occurring in the twenty-first century?”
2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source
“One of the parties has used, and uses, force to occupy the territory of the other. One of the parties has built a wall that, according to an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, constitutes a violation of international law. One of the parties builds illegal settlements in the territory of the other. One of the parties forcibly displaces civilians, confiscates land, demolishes homes and transfers settlers to illegally built settlements. One of the parties imposes a blockade on Gaza, with terrible humanitarian consequences, restricting access to basic services. One of the parties has caused 5 million Palestinians to become refugees. One of the parties appropriates the water resources and agricultural lands of the other. One of the parties has unleashed a brutal military campaign against the Palestinian people.”
2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we of course support initiatives such as the Quartet road map, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and others that constitute guarantees for ajust and lasting peace, so that both peoples can live within recognized and secure borders. Bolivia is convinced that the only alternative to resolving this conflict is the two-State solution - a free, sovereign and independent Palestinian State within the pre-l967 international borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. It is necessary to remember that, while there are two parties to this conflict, they are not on an equal footing. One of the parties, Israel, is the occupying Power; the other, Palestine, is an occupied people. There is historic and undeniable inequality between them.”
2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source
“Likewise, that unilateral decision affects the multicultural and multi-religious identity of Jerusalem, which Pope Francis put in the following words: "I cannot silence my deep concern for the situation that has been created in recent days. At the same time, I urgently call on all parties to strive to respect the status quo, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions. Jerusalem is a unique city; it is sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, who therein venerate the holy places of their respective religions. It has a special vocation for peace." We express our resolute commitment to all international efforts that lead to apeaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”
2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source
“Bolivia wishes to clearly and unequivocally state that it opposes that unilateral decision, as it is not only contrary to international law, but it is also harmful and undermines the possibility of achieving a just and lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. The decision is extremely damaging and irresponsible, because it further exacerbates the already unstable situation in the Middle East, in addition to being in contravention of the Charter of the United Nations and Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. That decision will affect not only Palestinians and Israelis, but the entire region. It will be exploited by extremists and fule violence by radicals.”
2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): In view of the announcements made by the President of the United States concerning his unilateral recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and his decision to start taking steps to move the United States Embassy to that city, eight Security Council delegations requested the Council's presidency to convene this emergency meeting. The Movement of Non-Aligned Countries has taken the same stance in that regard, as have the African Union and the League of Arab States. A series of statements by several Member States also attest to the importance of the issue that we are addressing today.”
2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source
“As the Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals said so well earlier, the last remaining task involves reconciliation for which we are lacking clear political leadership and which would allow us to close this final chapter.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“We believe that publicizing the achievements and challenges that the Tribunal has faced in implementing its mandate bear important witness to the work carried out to strengthen the right to truth, justice, reparations, the preservation of memory, reconciliation and guarantees of non-repetition, and serve as a reminder that dialogue and mediation are the only means of resolving conflicts so that situations such as those that occurred in the former Yugoslavia are never repeated. Lastly, the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia has completed not only its work, but also its historic mission.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“We also appreciate the outstanding and committed work of the Tribunal's staff and team during the effective period of its mandate, as well as its follow- up during the final stage, which resulted in the handing down of sentences in its two pending significant cases. Moreover, we underscore and marvel at the work of promoting and preserving collective memory, which the Tribunal has developed through what has been termed "legacy dialogues" in the areas of academic training, public information and digital communication platforms.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“Similarly, it is our opinion that, in its composition, the final annual report of the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 (see S/20l7/662), which is before us today, discusses the cross-cutting compilation of good practices and lessons learned during the years of the Tribunal's work. That valuable contribution will serve as a compulsory reference for the work of other tribunals in the administration of justice not only within international forums, but also with regard to domestic jurisdiction.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“We are certain that the Mechanism in carrying out its mandate set out in resolution 1966 (2010) of 22 December 2010 will also assume an important role in strengthening and complementing the work of national jurisdictions. We emphasize that the effective implementation of the completion strategy proposed by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia has made it possible for that high-level court's work to finally be concluded within the established time frame.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“Bolivia also appreciates the work of the Office of Legal Affairs, particularly for its assistance and cooperation on this matter. The work carried out by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda over the past 24 years has contributed significantly to the fight against impunity. They have played a vital role in the quest forjustice and restoration of the rule oflaw. This being the last report, and with less than a month before the culmination of this enormous task and the closing of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, it is up to the Council to provide the support necessary for the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals to conclude the remaining processes transferred to its jurisdiction in a timely and efficient manner.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“We are grateful not only for the reports but also for the hard work of the President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, Judge Carmel Agius; the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, Judge Theodor Meron; and the Prosecutor of the International Tribunal and the Mechanism, Mr. Serge Brammertz. Bolivia wishes to express its highest appreciation for the work of Ambassador Roselli Frieri of Uruguay in his active and diligent chairmanship of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals over the past two years. We also take this opportunity to join the Uruguayan initiative to draft a presidential statement on the closing of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“Mr. Llorentty Soliz (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia congratulates you, Sir, and the delegation of Japan on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of December. I also commend Italy and Ambassador Cardi and his entire team for having led the Council's work in an exemplary manner throughout November. Bolivia welcomes the presence of Her Excellency Ms. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovie, President of Croatia, and Her Excellency Ms. Nela Kuburovie, Minister for Justice of Serbia, in the Chamber today.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“We wish to remind the membership that, in line with Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations, we have the responsibility to maintain international peace and security. To that end, we must take decisions promoting the peaceful settlement of disputes, and of this one in particular. In that spirit, we propose that the Council endow the Secretary-General with the mandate necessary to use his good offices to find a peaceful settlement to this complex situation. Finally, Bolivia reiterates its call on all the parties involved to rule out any alternative military solution or threat of the use of force, and to return to dialogue and negotiations to achieve a peaceful, diplomatic and political solution that, we reiterate, will result in the denuclearized Korean peninsula.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“Likewise, in the framework of the provisions of paragraph 27 of resolution 2371 (2017), we must act to promote the resumption of the Six-Party Talks, taking as a starting point the Russian-Chinese proposal and its related road map, which is currently the only tangible proposal that has been put forward for resolving the situation. Over the past six months, the Security Council has adopted one of the most draconian sets of sanctions of recent decades. States must work towards their implementation so that they can serve their stated purpose. We underscore that for Bolivia, sanctions cannot be an end in themselves, but rather must serve as a tool to encourage parties to bring the parties to the negotiating table in a transparent dialogue that will achieve a negotiated end to the conflict.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source