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Loulichki

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first: 2001-08-20
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“The important work done by the Working Group on Lessons Learned in mapping possible areas of cooperation among the various country configurations should be encouraged. It must be said that the Commission's growing appeal for countries emerging from conflict is often not accompanied by awareness of or gratitude for its work. Communication lines must therefore absolutely be established to give greater visibility to the PBC, to its role in countries benefiting from its assistance and to the contributions it can make elsewhere, as underlined by the Secretary-General in his opening statement. The Organization enjoys significant human, technical and financial resources that would benefit from being focused along the lines of the PBC. It is therefore crucial to increase coherence.”
2012-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6805 (2012) · source
“The PBC cannot fully reach its potential and make a difference on the ground if it lacks the funding necessary for its work, as all speakers today have stressed. The funding it can count on has to date fallen short of the urgent needs of the countries on its agenda. That affects not only its effectiveness but also its visibility as a peacebuilding actor, as members of the Council saw in West Africa last May. We agree with the Working Group on Lessons Learned that the Commission would benefit from exploring new, innovative and dependable means of funding its projects while strengthening its relationships with other elements of the United Nations system, international financial institutions and regional development banks, such as the African Development Bank and the Islamic Development Bank.”
2012-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6805 (2012) · source
“Within the United Nations architecture, the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) has demonstrated its usefulness, its relevance and its ability to turn the tide in the initial stages of peacebuilding. The establishment of the Commission, six years ago, decisively marked the beginning of a new United Nations approach to international peace and security and development. By virtue of its multifaceted nature, that new organ filled an institutional vacuum, addressing issues of security, development and aid in an integrated way. Because of the wide representation of its membership, the Commission is a credible entity for coordination and the sharing of best practices in helping countries emerging from conflict. I would like to focus today on two crucial issues that seem to me to demand special attention, namely, funding and coordination.”
2012-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6805 (2012) · source
“Such national ownership requires prioritizing actions to ensure that the stabilization process goes forward, without backsliding. In our view, those priorities are security, the rule of law, national reconciliation and socio-economic development. Clearly, no country emerging from conflict can build peace without timely, substantive and sustained help from the international community, including its neighbouring States and the regional and subregional organizations it belongs to. The United Nations system is called on to play a central and catalytic role in peacebuilding, given the confidence it inspires, the credibility it brings and the collective knowledge it has gathered over decades.”
2012-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6805 (2012) · source
“Post-conflict management is so important that its outcome, whether for good or ill, can either save a country or condemn it to instability, as examples drawn from recent experience amply prove. In particular, they show us that the bases of peacebuilding begin to take shape as soon as peace is established and that they play a determining role in the country's process of transition and transformation. Before they become the responsibility of the international community, those transitions and changes are first and foremost the responsibility of the authorities of the affected countries. Ownership on the part of the stakeholders concerned in post-conflict countries is a sine qua non condition for any successful peacebuilding initiative.”
2012-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6805 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Columbia for her excellent contribution to today's discussion, which is a very important one for my country and the other members of the Council. I would also like to express my gratitude for the fifth annual report on the Peacebuilding Commission (S/20l2/70), as well as to commend the Secretary-General on his personal involvement in strengthening the United Nations role in peacekeeping. I also wish to thank as Ambassadors Eugene-Richard Gasana and Abulkalam Abdul Momem, along with World Bank Vice-President Joachim von Amsberg, for their edifying presentations. My delegation aligns itself with the statement that will delivered later in the meeting by the representative of Tunisia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2012-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6805 (2012) · source
“To that end, Morocco will continue to cooperate with the States of the region, specifically the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in key areas of human development, including health, education, agriculture and professional training. Lastly, my country is pleased to contribute, by means of a large contingent within the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to helping to protect civilians and ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the provision of medical services. I should like, before concluding, to commend the outstanding work undertaken by Mr. Abou Moussa, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and his team and to assure them of our full support as they carry out their mission.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“The success of the process of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and resettlement or repatriation and national reconciliation and the prosecution of persons responsible for such crimes should also continue to be one of the priorities of countries of the region and of the entire international community. We took note with great interest of the regional strategy crafted by the United Nations to respond to the threat posed by, and the impact of the activities of, the LRA. We took note in particular of the five pillars for strategic action, and we noted with interest the importance attached to the issue of the social and economic development of the affected countries, which is a prerequisite for the promotion ofpeace and stability in the subregion.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“We continue to believe that the close cooperation of States in the region and the determined mobilization of the international community will ultimately thwart the LRA's destabilization strategy while complying with international humanitarian law. In that context, we would like to commend the mobilization of UNOCA to provide effective regional cooperation at the governmental level, at the level of international and non-governmental organizations, and also in terms of civil society. The protection of civilians must continue to be at the centre of any effort undertaken against the LRA, and measures such as strengthening and expanding the regional radios stations throughout the four countries affected by the LRA should be encouraged.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“With regard to piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, we commend the efforts of the Office to facilitate, on the one hand, the holding of the regional summit on piracy in the Gulf of Guinea scheduled for December and, on the other hand, the cooperation between the ECCAS, ECOWAS and the Gulf of Guinea Commission. Morocco supports the efforts of the regional Office and is prepared to contribute to any initiative aimed at curbing the current security threats to Central Africa via our support to countries of the region and in the framework of the ministerial conference of the African States bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Despite the positive gains made to counter the activities of the Lord's Resistance Army, that group continues to destabilize and destroy the lives ofthousands of children, women and men throughout the Central African region.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“With regard to the fight against transnational organized crime, the security challenges from the Sahel region, and the phenomenon of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, Morocco commends the efforts of UNOCA to help to establish regional responses to those challenges via strengthened cross-regional and interregional cooperation. We specifically welcome the cooperation established between the UNOCA and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the commitment to work together to counter the common threats affecting the security and stability of those two regions.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“Morocco welcomes the important gains achieved by the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), which have come barely one year after its effective launching, in the areas of coordination and cooperation between States and organizations of the subregion, but also between the United Nations agencies and missions. Based on our belief that only effective and united regional cooperation will provide lasting responses to the Challenges facing the Central African countries, we commend the strengthening of cooperation between the UNOCA, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the secretariat of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. The support for strengthening subregional institutions must continue to be a priority for UNOCA.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate. We were fortunately prepared for it by the Arria-formula meeting held last week at the initiative of Portugal and the United Kingdom. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, Mr. Abou Moussa, and the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Lord's Resistance Army Issues, Ambassador Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, for their very thorough briefings.”
2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source
“We regret the constant rise in the number of displaced persons. The situation requires the international community and humanitarian actors working in that country - to whom we pay tribute - to deploy sustained efforts to continue to mitigate the suffering of the Afghan people. Next month will see the holding of the Tokyo conference on Afghanistan. That meeting gives rise to great hope, not just for the Afghan people, but for the entire region. It will offer the opportunity to the international community as a whole to reaffirm its multidimensional commitment to bringing peace, stability and development to Afghanistan in order to prepare it to stand on its own two feet. We must ensure that the conference meets the expectations and requirements of the situation, as well as the aspirations of the Afghan people.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“Despite significant improvements in the security situation thanks to the launching of the third transition phase, ongoing targeted assassinations, the use of improvised explosive devices, and attacks on educational institutions by armed groups are a source of concern. In particular, given the trend - stressed earlier by Mr. Ladsous - of a fall in the number of incidents and a rise in the number of victims, we hope that an increase in the ranks of the national and local police, including by adding women, will help to reduce the number of innocent victims and lower the number of internally displaced persons and refugees. The humanitarian situation, which is a direct consequence of the security situation, requires our full attention as it affects an extremely vulnerable and impoverished population.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“At the regional level, we note the ongoing dynamic of cooperation and mutual confidence-building that was launched at the Istanbul conference and bolstered by such specific actions as the strategic partnership agreement between India and Afghanistan; the framework agreement between Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India on the transport of gas; the establishment of two working groups responsible for facilitating peace efforts; and, of course, agreed confidence-building measures. We welcome efforts to strengthen border security and the fight against drug trafficking, organized crime and illegal migration. These developments allow us to hope for a stable, reconciled and democratic Afghanistan enjoying the support of the international community.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“Despite the major challenges that persist, the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2012/462) notes positive and encouraging developments in the security transition, human development and the building of institutional frameworks in Afghanistan. At the political level, the appointment of Mr. Salahuddin Rabbani as Chair of the High Peace Council, the approval of the Afghan Government by Parliament, the confirmation of Mr. Abdul Malek Kamawi to the Supreme Court, and efforts to strengthen the electoral framework are all significant and welcome developments.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to thank Under-Secretary-General Herve' Ladsous for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in Afghanistan and the vital role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in supporting the Afghan national authorities. I also thank Mr. Yuri Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for his briefing on the impact of drug trafficking and organized crime on the stability and development of that country. The national perspective outlined by Ambassador Tanin was of very useful to us, and I thank him for his statement.”
2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source
“The use of artillery against urban zones, and the shelling of buildings and social edifices such as hospitals, schools and places of worship, are not only contrary to international humanitarian and human rights law but are, above all, unjustified and unjustifiable. It is our collective duty to put an end to it. Finally, I cannot conclude without paying due tribute to the work carried out by the Blue Helmets, other peacekeeping troops and humanitarian workers, who are always ready for the ultimate sacrifice to protect civilians in conflict areas.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“We welcome the attention given by the 23 May report to that issue and in which the Secretary-General reiterates the need for non-State actors to better respect international humanitarian law and human rights law and to allow access with full security to those who need assistance. The control of civilian populations by non-State actors, and sometimes even the lack of a distinction between civilian and armed elements in the refugee camps, are major challenges that the international community must meet. The stranglehold over civilian populations by armed groups is a denial of the elementary right to protection and a failure in the duty to assist people in danger. The Council it is seized of conflict situations in which civilians are deliberately targeted on a large scale.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“Amos underscored earlier, the protection of civilians requires enhancing international disarmament efforts, given the human cost of a poorly regulated arms trade, as well as arms smuggling and related activities, in particular in areas in conflict situations. At the Security Council debate of 10 May 2011 (see S/PV.6531), Morocco called on the Council to address the challenge posed by non- State actors and their lack of respect for international legal instruments. In particular, my country draws attention to the militarization of refugee camps, which makes it difficult to distinguish between combatants and non-combatants, and thus prevents humanitarian actors from accessing camps in order to carry out their work and to provide care and assistance to vulnerable people there.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“In that respect, the transition topic merits more in-depth consideration of the relation between security and development with the challenges associated with the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. Moreover, since the protection of civilians is inextricably linked to successful security sector reform, it is crucial to carry out disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. In that regard, we believe that an additional effort should be made to finance the crucial reintegration phase and to strengthen the capacities of States in post-conflict situations. Meanwhile, as Ms.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“The experience of the Peacebuilding Advisory Office in developing mechanisms for national ownership could be useful in that regard. The training of staff leading peacekeeping operations is also an important aspect on which we need to capitalize. In that respect, it is necessary to mainstream the use of predeployment and training modules for peacekeeping missions by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in close cooperation with the troop-contributing countries, without forgetting the linguistic imperative. In peacekeeping operations mandated to protect civilians, the ultimate goal is to facilitate a peace process by establishing an inclusive political process and by ensuring transition towards a lasting peace.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“The transition from the pilot stage to that of an ongoing assessment requires sustainable logistical resources, which are, unfortunately, still lacking in many missions deployed in large areas requiring a high mobility on the part of peacekeepers. The year 2012 is also one for strengthening the national capacities of a host State for it to be able to discharge its primary task, namely, the protection of its own civilians. In that respect, it is important to deepen consideration of the relationship between security sector reform and the protection of civilians by Governments. National ownership must not remain a slogan. It requires developing coordination mechanisms between peacekeeping missions and the various national and local actors from the deployment phase to the withdrawal of the mission.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“The protection of civilians is a complex and multifaceted task. In order to better protect civilians and to mitigate their suffering, it is incumbent upon us to strengthen respect for international humanitarian law and to give United Nations peacekeeping operations that are mandated to protect civilians the financial, logistic and human resources to do so. The year 2012 is one for assessing civilian protection strategies developed within peacekeeping operations. Implementing civilian protection mandates needs better coordination and a greater synergy with Headquarters, in particular the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate, which is enhanced by the presence and participation of the Secretary-General. I also thank Ms. Amos, Mr. Simonovie and Mr. Spoerri for their briefings. Much has been accomplished since 1999 in the area of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, in particular in the humanitarian sphere and in peacekeeping operations under such a mandate. We welcome those positive developments, which must be built on. The report of the Secretary-General of 22 May (S/2012/376) rightly underscores the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach that combines the legal, humanitarian and security aspects in addressing the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“I would like to ask the Force Commanders who are here if they can share with us the best practices that they have acquired in the field so that we can be inspired by them and ultimately establish them as consistent practices to be applied in other missions. On the basis of Morocco's commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes and the role of the United Nations as an arbiter in the peaceful settlement of disputes and in maintaining international peace and security, my country has consistently contributed to peacekeeping operations almost since its independence. We will spare no effort in continuing to contribute to strengthening the role of the Organization in maintaining peace and to the ongoing improved effectiveness of peacekeeping operations.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“We believe that training at the national level and through modules prepared by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations should be complemented by the sharing of knowledge and good practices among troop-contributing countries. In that regard, the issue of multilingualism is extremely important and must be reflected in the goal of ensuring greater effectiveness and cooperation between peacekeepers and not only the authorities, but also the people that they are mandated to serve and protect. Finally, I would like to take advantage of the presence of the Force Commanders with us today to highlight the importance of inter-mission cooperation. Moreover, in the context of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, which I have the honour to chair, we have decided to keep that topic as a priority in our debates and analysis.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“In order to succeed, any peacekeeping mission must base its activity on the neutrality and impartiality that characterize the work of the United Nations, pursuant to the mandates established by the Council. That is the only way to ensure the trust and the cooperation of the parties to a dispute. More than a decade ago, resolution 1353 (2001) set the stage for increased cooperation among the Council, the troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat. Despite some progress, the full potential of such triangular cooperation is far from being achieved. We must do more, and we are committed to doing so. In that context, the issue of training was rightly emphasized by several speakers this morning.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“First, it is essential to adapt the financial and material resources available to peacekeeping operations to mandates adopted by the Council. In that context, notwithstanding the need for rationalization, budgetary and financial constraints should not hamper the effectiveness and efficiency of operations mandated by the Security Council. As was amply and tangibly demonstrated this morning, peacekeeping operations usually take place in difficult conditions, sometimes with the involvement of actors who threaten the security and physical safety not only of civilians, but also of Blue Helmets. In that respect, in addition to early-warning systems, Blue Helmets must have the necessary means and equipment to defend themselves, and those who attack them must be fully brought to account.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“Fourthly, in trying to find innovative responses to new challenges, it is essential to remain committed to the core principles of United Nations peacekeeping, namely, respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, the consent of parties, impartiality in implementing Council mandates and the non-use of force except in the case of legitimate defence. Fifthly and lastly, as others have underscored this morning, the protection of civilians remains the primary responsibility of nation States and, when mandated by the United Nations, requires adequate training and logistical resources for its implementation. In reaction to the presentations that we heard this morning, allow me to highlight the following elements.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“It is increasingly complex and demanding in terms of human and financial resources. Its fundamentals remain the same. First, peacekeeping certainly remains the most effective and least costly way to restore and to build peace. Secondly, the multidimensional nature of recent peacekeeping operations requires us to find responses tailored to the changing needs of such operations, as well as to the new challenges and circumstances that arise once missions have been mandated. Thirdly, peacekeeping requires different approaches in order to take into account the realities specific to each situation. In that respect, seeking harmonized practices, other than in logistics, cannot be through a one-size-fits-all approach or an end in itself.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, Iwould like to welcome all the Force Commanders who have joined us today and to commend the initiative of Under-Secretary-General Herve Ladsous. His input will certainly be useful and very beneficial. Before moving to the substance of my statement, on behalf of the Kingdom of Morocco, I would like to pay a warm tribute to the Blue Helmets and to commend their devotion, commitment and spirit of sacrifice for the noble goals of the United Nations. I take the opportunity to reiterate our condolences to the families of those countries that have lost members of their armed forces or police or civilians in the service of the United Nations. No one can dispute that the peacekeeping mission is the most tangible and visible activity of our Organization's work.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“Finally, I would like to acknowledge and commend the political wisdom and sense of compromise demonstrated by the delegations directly concerned in order to arrive at a consensus text. That can only strengthen the efforts of the international community in helping to usher in a Guinea-Bissau that is stable and at peace.”
2012-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6774 (2012) · source
“My delegation also voted for the resolution because of the support it provides for international and regional efforts in Guinea-Bissau. In that regard, we especially support the sustained efforts and commitments of the Economic Community of West African States and other stakeholders involved in resolving the crisis. We reiterate the need for coordination in those mediation efforts. In voting for the resolution, Morocco reiterates its full readiness to support the efforts that have been launched to ensure a return to stability. We will continue to support such efforts, which we hope will make it possible to reach a consensual and peaceful political solution, in the interests of the people of Guinea-Bissau.”
2012-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6774 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in French): Morocco voted in favour of resolution 2048 (2012) because it sends a strong and unanimous message from the Council calling for the restoration of peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau. My country also voted in favour in the light of its constant commitment to, and particular interest in, peace, stability and the rule of law in the western part of our continent, with which Morocco has long-standing relations and multifaceted partnerships. 12-34487 When the crisis in Guinea-Bissau began, Morocco was among the first countries to condemn the coup d'etat and call for a return to the constitutional order and for the release of those imprisoned as political prisoners following the coup, as well as for full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
2012-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6774 (2012) · source
“We express our readiness to share with our brothers in Libya the experience of the fact-finding and reconciliation commission in Morocco and to help them avoid the recurrence of human rights violations. The brotherly Libyan people have suffered for many decades from the suppression of their basic rights to a decent life and the exploitation of their national resources. Over these decades they have shown great patience and courage, as well as hope in a new dawn of liberty and dignity and rights. We are certain that the new Libya will be able to meet the aspirations of all segments of the Libyan nation and contribute thereby to the security and stability of the entire Maghreb region.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“These requirements include respect for Libyan sovereignty and the achievement of justice by the Libyan national judicial authorities in respect for international standards; the holding of fair trials of those accused of widespread violations of human rights and providing remedies for the victims and their families; addressing the accumulated suffering of the past, including violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, and establishing a comprehensive strategy to deal with all crimes and to end impunity; and encouraging transitional justice to achieve national reconciliation to overcome the suffering of the past and build a better future. In this context, we appreciate and commend the recent adoption of a transitional justice law in Libya and the formation of a fact-finding and reconciliation commission.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“Therefore, the announcement of the Libyan authorities that they have fulfilled the requirements for admissibility, pursuant to the Rome Statute, and their willingness and desire to carry out fair and just national investigations and prosecutions fulfil international standards for preventing impunity.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“These trials would respect all international standards and allow the accused the right to self-defence, while at the same time allowing the Libyan people the right to know the truth and overcome the tensions of the past. Based on the principle of complementarity as established in the Rome Statute, in this case the priority of the Libyan national judicial system is established over the jurisdiction of the ICC. The Libyan authorities have, as reaffirmed in the report of the Prosecutor, repeatedly stated that they will not protect or allow impunity for individuals who are shown to have committed crimes against humanity, and that they are in the process of carrying out effective and real investigations and of preparing for fair trials.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“In this respect, from the outset the Transitional National Council contacted the ICC and has since cooperated with it. This cooperation was extended to the United Nations Commission of Inquiry sent to Libya and to the Prosecutor of the ICC during his visit in April, when he also met with high-level officials in Libya. The Libyan authorities have also repeatedly confirmed their support for the ICC and their readiness to continue their cooperation with it in order to guarantee justice for the victims. This is correctly reflected in the most recent report of the Prosecutor. The Libyan authorities have also reaffirmed that the national justice system in Libya is capable of providing fair trials for all the accused.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): I would like at the outset to express my deepest appreciation to Mr. Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for his comprehensive and clear briefing on developments in the implementation of resolution 1970 (2011), concerning the prosecution of crimes committed in Libya since 15 February 2011. The Libyan Transitional National Council has repeatedly expressed its commitment to establishing a democratic State that responds to the aspirations of all segments of the brotherly Libyan people, enforces the rule of law and justice, and guarantees the rights of all. The Transition National Council has also expressed its commitment to investigating without discrimination all violations that have affected all Libyan citizens.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“It is hard to establish such peace, and it will take a long time to consolidate it, but it is vitally necessary and beneficial for each of the peoples in the region. The young Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina has travelled a long way on the path to reconciliation and the establishment of a democratic State. All Bosnians feel protected by the rule of law. It is up to us to help this country by every means possible to build and develop.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source
“It is not in the interest of any community to exacerbate the tension and sow discord and divisiveness at a time when Bosnia and Herzegovina needs unity and the support of the communities making it up in order to take up the vast challenges of reconstruction and development that it is facing. As an ambassador accredited to Bosnia and Herzegovina between 1995 and 1999, I was able to take stock first hand of the extent of the destruction and suffering in the aftermath of the war, but at the same time I also witnessed the spirit of openness and tolerance and the love of life of the people. Morocco has always firmly believed in peace in that region and it has contributed thereto and will continue to do so.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source
“The progress to date, however, is unfortunately overshadowed by real threats, including those targeting the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the cancellation of laws and regulations adopted at the federal level and the non-recognition of federal authorities by certain regions. Should they continue, such machinations threaten to undermine the efforts made in Bosnia and Herzegovina and by the international community since the Dayton Peace Agreement to put the country back on the path of peace, harmony and reconciliation. We therefore call on the various protagonists in the Bosnian political arena to abstain from any word or act that might undermine the current process of national reconciliation or the efforts of Bosnian authorities to establish a viable and peaceful country.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source
“The latest report of the High Representative comes at a time when national politics are difficult in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but there are nevertheless some significant and encouraging developments, from the formation of a new Council of Ministers to the adoption of the budget, the progress on the question of military and public assets and the adoption of laws on the census, public assistance and the distribution of property. Those developments reflect a spirit of dialogue, compromise and reconciliation, which we welcome. It is a spirit that augurs well for the future of the country and of the entire region.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for presenting his report (see S/2012/307) on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and on the progress achieved in the implementation of the Peace Agreement. I assure him of our full support. Today's Security Council debate is taking place at an important moment in the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, because it coincides with the anniversary of the admission of the country to the United Nations. Mr. Inzko has described for us, with great eloquence and passion, the symbolism attached to that event.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6771 (2012) · source
“In particular, we welcome the efforts of the African Union Mission in Somalia, the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, which has headquartered in Mogadishu since 24 February, and the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009), chaired by the Permanent Representative of India. However, more solidarity and commitment are required on the part of the international community to make the critical period immediately following the end of the transitional period one in which the gains made thus far are maintained and consolidated. Morocco and all of Africa are prepared to pursue their efforts to support the people of Somalia in its quest for stability, unity and reconciliation.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“These timetables are critical to opening up reassuring and promising prospects for the post-transition period. Somalia finds itself at a crucial juncture, as noted by all Council members. Somalis, as it stands, must overcome their differences and put their country's peace, stability, reconciliation and unity above their personal ambitions and partisan differences. They will need to exhibit the political will to unite to confront the challenges of terrorism, insecurity and threats to the unity of the country. Somalia owes a great deal to the United Nations and to the international community for the progress it has made to date in the political and security fields and for the assistance generously provided to displaced persons.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“These efforts, both on land and on sea, need to be strengthened and bolstered by the establishment of the rule of law and capacity- building for the Somali Government in this area. Morocco stands in solidarity with the people of Somalia and supports their legitimate aspirations to peace and stability. My country remains committed to respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and national unity of Somalia. However, meeting these objectives will require an inclusive dialogue, the will to reconcile, and respect for the commitments undertaken under the peace agreement, the road map and the Kampala Accord to end the transitional period. In this respect, we call on all parties to intensify their efforts to finalize the draft constitution and create the conditions for elections to take place smoothly.”
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