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“Denmark appreciates this opportunity to discuss the issue of improved cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations. We welcome the Romanian initiative to hold this debate and the fact that the Foreign Minister of Romania is presiding over our discussion. We would like to associate ourselves with the statement to be delivered later by the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union (EU). We welcome the participation today of representatives of a wide range of regional organizations. Their contributions to enhancing international peace and security are of the utmost importance. Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations should be developed even further.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“Much remains to be done, however, and it is of utmost importance that all Member States meet their reporting requirements. The work of the 1540 Committee is a key element in our common endeavour to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction, including to terrorists and other non-State actors. As we all know, this challenge remains as urgent as ever.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“It is against this background that Denmark is participating actively in the ongoing negotiations of a strengthened 1267 sanctions regime. We thank the United States for a very good draft resolution and for the many innovative and constructive ideas contained in it. Denmark supports almost all of them wholeheartedly. It is, however, of key importance that the resolution also contain very clear language on the Security Council's intention to address the increasing due process concerns. Before concluding, I would like to express Denmark's firm support for and confidence in the work of the 1540 Committee, as just described by its Chairman. Thanks to his leadership and the support of its experts, that Committee is on a solid course towards fulfilling its mandate.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“A way forward in this respect could be to establish a review mechanism that would consider individual petitions for delisting from individuals and entities affected. The mechanism would be authorized to request unclassified information from the Committee, which would keep the mechanism informed of its activities on a regular basis. After having considered a complaint, the review mechanism would submit a recommendation to the Committee. The Committee would endorse or dismiss the recommendation, thus keeping decision-making within the realm of the Security Council. This mechanism would also act as a filter in cases that are deemed unfounded and consequently do not merit consideration in the Committee. Denmark stands ready to discuss with Council colleagues this or alternative ways forward.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“It is also very important that our efforts are carried out in full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. At the same time we must, of course, maintain that it is the Security Council that takes any decisions on listing and delisting. In our View, the Council should therefore focus on improving the Committee's delisting procedures. That would enhance the credibility of the sanctions regime, and it would increase the regime's effectiveness by providing additional safeguards so as to avoid keeping on the lists people who do not belong there. Furthermore, improving the delisting procedures will not in any way weaken the effectiveness of preventive actions against terrorists. Listed persons or groups will remain on the list and will therefore be subject to the preventive actions until the Committee decides otherwise.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“Some countries have even stated that they will not be able to propose names for inclusion on the Committee's list until those concerns have been addressed. Whether the lack of due process is real or not, it is crucial that the concerns be addressed. It must be avoided that a number of countries perceive Security Council sanctions to be less than firmly founded on the principles of due process. The issue demands the immediate attention of all members of the Security Council. In our efforts to combat international terrorism, it is imperative to strike the right balance between preventive and swift action against terrorists on the one hand, and adequate safeguards for the individual - and not least for those unjustly targeted - on the other.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“This statement is made in my national capacity. Before proceeding, I wish to fully associate Denmark with the statement made by the United Kingdom. The Al-Qaida/Taliban sanctions regime is as important as ever in the international fight against terrorism. The 1267 Committee, with the support of its Monitoring Team, endeavours to ensure that the sanctions remain up to date, relevant and adequate to counter the constantly changing threat from Al-Qaida, the Taliban and their associates. It is a welcome development that the Committee is receiving an increasing number of names to be added to its consolidated list. At the same time, several countries have voiced concern that the listing and delisting procedures do not live up to the principles of due process.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source
“In terms of the peacebuilding agenda, Bougainville is a success beyond itself. This case proves that, with local commitment, regional participation and the involvement of the United Nations, conflicts can be overcome, peace can be built and development can prevail. The Bougainville peace process constitutes an example to follow where possible and to learn from where relevant. It deserves our recognition. The Secretary-General's proposal to establish a Peacebuilding Commission is an important part of the intention to improve the international community's engagement with peacebuilding. Even if Bougainville has already moved past the early post-conflict phase and is well into the development phase, we should all actively commit ourselves to ensuring that Bougainville continues to be a success in the years to come.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“As Ambassador Aisi rightly pointed out, it took real commitment by the leaders and the people of Bougainville to achieve peace and to choose the type of Government that would bring about development and prosperity. We commend Papua New Guinea for the constructive role it has played towards reaching that goal. Denmark supported the Secretary-General's proposal to close the United Nations mission in Bougainville. That does not mean that Bougainville no longer deserves international political and financial attention. Indeed, Bougainville's success will not be complete until its socio-economic development is on the right track. United Nations funds and programmes are active in Bougainville, and so are many bilateral donors. Their assistance is irreplaceable and is a precondition for further progress.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“The swearing in of the new Autonomous Bougainville Government and the dissolution of the Peace Process Consultative Committee mark another milestone for the Bougainville peace process. We encourage the new Government to continue on the way back to stability and peace, democratic government and the rule of law. On 26 May, during the Danish presidency of the Security Council, we had a fruitful debate on post- conflict peacebuilding (see S/PV.5187). At that meeting, the Permanent Representative of Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Ambassador Robert Guba Aisi, gave us an excellent account of the developments in Bougainville, from bloody civil conflict through peace and reconciliation to the present stage.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“Ms. LÂ¢j (Denmark): I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of July and to thank Ambassador De La Sabliere for leading our work during the month of June. Let me also thank Assistant Secretary-General Danilo Turk for his briefing today and, indeed, for his contribution throughout the years to the work of the Council and of the United Nations. Denmark commends the United Nations Observer Mission in Bougainville (UNOMB) for the work it has performed. With the successful conduct of the elections, my country is encouraged by the political process. The Observer Mission has played a crucial role in the final stages of the process and, together with previous missions, has contributed significantly to the success of the work of the United Nations in Bougainville.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“James Morris for the active advocacy role he has played, highlighting the plight of millions of people whose lives have been ruined by crises that are very real to them, but very often - too often - neglected by us.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“Morris's View, are the most urgent priorities in the ongoing international work? More specifically, how does he see the contribution of the World Food Programme? Thirdly, as United Nations Special Envoy, Mr. Morris has repeatedly stressed the importance of the coordination arrangements that have been established in Johannesburg for United Nations activities in southern Africa. What is the reason that they have been especially successful? Does he see some more general lessons to be learned by the United Nations? Finally, if the World Food Programme decides to make food aid available to Zimbabwe, will it then obtain guarantees from the Government that the aid will be distributed according to needs? Let me conclude by commending Mr.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“In the light of the present situation in Zimbabwe, we commend the Secretary-General for his appointment of the Executive Director of UN- HABITAT as his Special Envoy for Human Settlement Issues in Zimbabwe, and we look forward to receiving her report upon her return from Zimbabwe. I have a few brief questions to address to Mr. Morris. First, we would be interested in Mr. Morris's comments on coordination between the World Food Programme and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations - for example, on dealing with food insecurity in conflict situations and the handling of food aid in such areas. I am thinking particularly about the Sudan in that context. Secondly, the need for an exceptional response has rightly been emphasized in connection with the triple threat and the potential dangers linked to instability. What, in Mr.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“Tens of thousands of refugees and internally displaced persons are returning to south Sudan, and a continuous relief effort is needed in order to secure peace and stability. We share Mr. Morris's deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Africa, in particular the affects of the so-called triple threat of food insecurity, HIV/AIDS and weakened governance capacity, which is relevant in relation to the present developments in many African countries, including Zimbabwe. We are gravely concerned at the current crisis in Zimbabwe, which has left more than 275,000 people homeless and has led to further deterioration of the humanitarian crisis. It is important that the Government in Zimbabwe live up to its international obligations pertaining in particular to scrupulous respect for human rights.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“The first Millennium Development Goal is to halve poverty by 2015, and one of the prerequisites for reaching that very ambitious target is, among others, that humanitarian assistance must be completed by activities that bridge the transition to development. The expected establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission will mark a new beginning for a comprehensive approach to countries emerging from conflict. In the post-conflict phase, the Commission will provide a forum for the coordination of, among other things, action related to humanitarian issues. The situation in the Sudan was discussed extensively during yesterday's consultations. However, I would like to reiterate our concern about the humanitarian situation.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“Let me start by thanking you, Sir, for having arranged this briefing today. Inviting Mr. James Morris to brief the Security Council on Africa's food crisis as a threat to peace and security is the sort of initiative that helps us broaden our understanding of conflict prevention and conflict resolution in the Security Council's work. I should like also to thank Mr. Morris for his thorough briefing - a briefing that clearly demonstrates how useful the insights offered are for the Council's work. If I may say so, Mr. Morris's account of the situation facing millions and millions of poor people in Africa on a daily basis is an extremely useful reality check for our work. We all have a role and responsibilities in helping to break the Vicious circle of instability, poverty and protracted humanitarian crisis.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“We also persist in our belief that any failure to implement the provisions of the peace agreements should be met immediately with determined measures and that impunity must be ended.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“I am thinking in particular about the situation in the western part of Cote d'Ivoire, where ethnically motivated violence seems to be continuing unabated. The transfer of weapons and of nomadic mercenaries, including children, appears to be continuing on the borders with neighbouring countries, especially Liberia. Those developments demand immediate attention by the Government of National Reconciliation and by international actors. We urge UNOCI to continue to cooperate with the United Nations Mission in Liberia on those matters and would also welcome a thorough assessment of the situation. Finally, I should also like to underline that what my delegation has stated in earlier meetings remains valid. The measures provided for in the Council's relevant resolutions continue to apply. The arms embargo must be effectively implemented.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“The Pretoria Agreement calls for greater involvement by the United Nations in various aspects of the peace process. Denmark fully supports such increased involvement and will work to ensure the necessary resources to that end, in the belief that our nascent optimism about the peace process will be sustained. We support an appropriate strengthening of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and an extension of its presence. At the same time, it is imperative that the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States - as well as other key regional and national actors - continue to stay involved and that they, together with the United Nations, develop a sound division of labour. We should not forget, however, that there are still some developments that give rise to concern.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“We welcome the steps already taken by the Ivorian parties, including the revival of the Government of National Reconciliation, the pullback of weapons from the zone of confidence and the agreed time frame for disarmament. Still, real and substantive challenges remain ahead. The details of the disarmament process have yet to be hammered out, and the legal foundation for the holding of free and fair elections has not yet been fully established. We urge the Ivorian parties to implement the peace agreements without delay, including the decision taken by the mediator on the issue of eligibility to run for the presidency. The schedule is compressed. No more time can be wasted before the election. For the international community, there is now a peace to keep.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“I should like to join others in welcoming back to the Council the representative of the Government of South Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister Pahad, and to express my gratitude for the encouraging and forward-looking briefing that we have been given today. Likewise, let me express our appreciation for the statement made by the representative of Nigeria. It is clear that for the children, women and men of Cote d'Ivoire, bright white smoke was ascending from Pretoria on 6 April. There, under the effective mediation of South African President Thabo Mbeki, all the Ivorian parties apparently mobilized the much- needed political will and courage to give peace a chance in Cote d'Ivoire. We sincerely hope that this commitment by the parties will be sustained, and Denmark fully supports the Pretoria Agreement as a means to that end.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“That having been said, we believe that the resolution is a genuine and valid compromise leading to the very first referral of a situation to the ICC by the Security Council. Denmark thus looks forward to seeing the Court take the first important steps towards ending the culture of impunity in Darfur.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“Denmark recognizes the difficulties that some members have in accepting the compromise text before us. We appreciate the flexibility shown by all parties. Furthermore, Denmark was able to vote in favour of the resolution only after careful consideration of some of the formulations in the text. With regard to the language on exclusive jurisdiction, it is our interpretation that it does not affect the universal jurisdiction of Member States in areas such as war crimes, torture and terrorism. As regards the formulation regarding the existence of the agreements referred to in article 98, paragraph 2, of the Rome Statute, Denmark would like to stress that that reference is purely factual; it is merely referring to the existence of such agreements. Thus, the reference in no way impinges on the integrity of the Rome Statute.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“It has been two months since the Security Council received the report of the International Commission of Inquiry regarding the ongoing atrocities in Darfur. The report strongly recommended the referral of the crimes in Darfur to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Throughout the Council's long negotiation process, Denmark has supported that recommendation. The ICC has the mandate, the capacity and the funding necessary to ensure swift and cost-effective prosecution. From that perspective, we are indeed very encouraged that the Council has just adopted a resolution that will bring an internationally recognized follow-up to the reported crimes in Darfur. Any further postponement of this issue would only have weakened confidence in the resolve of the Council.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“We recognize the practical problems involved, but instead of being paralysed by such problems, we should stimulate new and constructive thinking. In conclusion, peacebuilding is a complex business, and we face enormous challenges. The peacebuilding effort is an excellent investment, but we must service it and be patient in protecting it, eventually harvesting the fruit of success. We must be in there for the long haul. Fleeting interests, premature disengagement and lack of willingness to address the root causes are likely to lead to renewed conflict and to the loss of the initial investment.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Cooperation among United Nations missions is an important element in a comprehensive response that recognizes the regional aspects of conflict. We strongly believe that more could still be done to join forces and pool assets across United Nations missions in West and Central Africa to better tackle cross-border issues. The effort to stop sanctions-busters, soldiers of fortune and mercenaries from operating across borders and taking their deadly business from one country to another could be increased by mandating peace operations to engage in the monitoring and enforcement of sanctions. This effort would include joint cross-border controls. Further sharing of resources would free up capacity for other pressing tasks and make room for economies of scale.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“These include national Governments and regional organizations, as well as bilateral and multilateral donors. Pooling resources and pursuing a common peacebuilding strategy must be our goal. In his report entitled "In larger freedom" (A/59/2005), the Secretary-General proposes the creation of an intergovernmental peacebuilding commission. Denmark strongly supports that proposal. The conflict pattern in parts of Africa is regional in character. This regional aspect must be addressed in peacebuilding efforts. Together with other actors in the political, security, humanitarian and development fields, the Council must design its response to conflict within an overall subregional framework for joint and integrated action. Creating lasting peace is complex and needs a comprehensive and all-inclusive approach.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“In the post-conflict phase, immediate peacebuilding efforts are essential for securing stability and for creating a solid foundation for long-term reconstruction and development. In that phase, a more comprehensive approach and better coherence are needed. Efforts in the field of institution-building, democracy, human rights, the rule of law and good governance, alongside disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programming, are crucial. Making public institutions work in order to ensure the rule of law and provide security and basic welfare to the public is a long-term endeavour, but it is central to the goal of conflict management and peacebuilding. Whatever mechanism we set up to reach that goal, the challenge is to ensure the involvement of all stakeholders.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“That should not be misinterpreted as a way of extricating ourselves from the problems of the continent but, rather, as evidence of our firm conviction that Africa needs home-grown solutions to its problems. The goal should be to establish efficient partnerships and an equitable division of labour between the United Nations and African organizations. Let me note that Denmark contributes actively to enhancing African regional and subregional organizations' capacity in conflict prevention, not only through the European Union, but also through substantial bilateral assistance. Thus, Denmark provides, through its Africa Programme for Peace, $40 million for capacity-building.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Against that background, let me briefly offer some thoughts on areas of action that we deem particularly important. Cooperation between the Security Council and regional and subregional organizations should be developed even further. Progress has been made, and we welcome the strengthening of the practical cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, as demonstrated in the case of the African mission in the Sudan and the African mission in Burundi. Denmark firmly believes that African ownership of and participation in conflict management should be further strengthened and encouraged. The Council should explore how to best support the ongoing efforts to build an African security architecture and should work closely with the African Union and regional organizations to advance ways and means of cooperation.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Ms. LÂ¢j (Denmark): Let me express my gratitude to you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting. We appreciate this opportunity to reflect on the African dimension in the work of the Security Council. I would like to associate myself with the statement to be delivered later by the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union. Peace and security in Africa constitute one of the major challenges to the international community. The problems we are facing are enormous. We have experienced failures and successes - but mostly successes - in our peacebuilding efforts. However, we must do even better, and must constantly look for ways and means to improve international efforts to secure lasting peace in Africa.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“In conclusion, the clear interrelationship among the three themes that the Council has debated within the past six working days - small arms and light weapons, children and armed conflict and cross-border problems in West Africa - is worth noting. Each of the debates has made clear how security and development are closely interrelated. They have also made clear that the demand on national, subregional, regional and international actors to tackle the root causes of conflict in Africa in general and in West Africa in particular is mounting, not waning. An adequate response can be achieved only if all of us join forces in a common strategic approach. Denmark stands ready to do its share.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Denmark strongly believes that that challenge must be addressed within the security-development nexus. There is a need to deal with both youngsters directly involved in fighting and minors who have been kept as sex objects and forced labourers by armed groups and who, in many instances, have ended up as victims of HIV/AIDS and illegal drugs. To counteract the ease with which youngsters are drawn directly or indirectly into the abyss of violence, looting and killing, national and external actors must carefully assist the young generation in building a civilian life where their potential can be released and their aspirations fulfilled. The young generation should be acknowledged as capable citizens and drawn into mainstream politics.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“The approach to security sector reform must go beyond regular military and police forces; it must also include Government-supported militias, irregular combatants and civil defence groups, and it must be tackled within the wider context of the judiciary and the legislature. The DDR processes in the region must be further harmonized. In that regard, we are pleased to note the plans of the Secretary-General. As we mentioned last week during the debate on small arms (see S/PV.5127), the possibility of funding a larger share of DDR-related activities in peace operations through assessed contributions should be approached with an open mind. The DDR process should be tailored to specifically take into account the problem of children and discontented, disillusioned West African youth.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to specific areas of action, I would like to reiterate the calls for the development and dissemination of best practices for security sector reform, including the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process. Experience in West Africa suggests that the choices made by security and armed actors in times of heightened political conflicts are crucial in determining whether or not States descend into chaos. Depoliticizing the role of security forces and subjecting them to democratic oversight are prerequisites for preventing new conflict and building peace.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“The effort to stop sanctions-busters, soldiers of fortune and mercenaries from operating across borders and taking their deadly business from one country to the next could be enhanced by, inter alia, mandating peace operations to engage in the monitoring and enforcement of sanctions, including joint cross-border controls. Further sharing of resources would free up capacity for other pressing tasks. With approximately 25,000 United Nations peacekeepers in the region, there should be room for economies of scale. We recognize the practical problems involved, but, instead of being paralysed by such problems, we should stimulate new and constructive thinking.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Let me note that Denmark contributes actively to enhancing the capacity of African regional and subregional organizations in conflict prevention not only through the European Union but also through substantial bilateral assistance. Thus, Denmark, through its Africa Programme for Peace, allocates â‚¬33 million to such activities. Secondly, I would like to stress the continued role of United Nations missions in the region and the need to make the most of them. Many initiatives have been launched to increase the liaison across missions. We look forward to the specific report on inter-mission cooperation. We strongly believe that more can still be done to join forces and pool assets across the United Nations missions in West Africa to better tackle cross-border issues.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“The Council should explore how to best support the ongoing efforts to build an African security architecture and should closely work with ECOWAS and the African Union (AU) to advance ways and means of cooperation. When we say this, it should not be misinterpreted as a way of extricating ourselves from the problems of the continent, but rather as evidence of our firm conviction that Africa needs home-grown solutions to its problems. The goal should be to establish efficient partnerships and an equitable division of labour between the United Nations and African organizations in accordance with their comparative advantages. To that end, ECOWAS and the AU should aim at further harmonizing their policies, institutions and activities, and should clearly indicate their focus areas.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Only in that way can we ensure that all the actors involved in conflict prevention in West Africa pull in the same direction and guarantee viable exit strategies. The forthcoming action plan by the United Nations Office in West Africa (UNOWA), ECOWAS and the EU will hopefully contribute to that end. Against that background, let me briefly offer some thoughts on areas of action that we deem particularly important. First, the strengthened African involvement in conflict prevention and management is to be welcomed and encouraged. The prompt and firm response of ECOWAS to the recent developments in Togo is a clear case in point and deserves our full support. Denmark firmly believes that African ownership and participation in conflict management should be further strengthened and encouraged.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“There are, however, numerous grounds for continued concern, not least the deteriorating situation in Cote d'Ivoire, which has strong repercussions in the whole region, such as stalling economic activity, reversing migrant flows and fuelling flows of refugees, increasing the use of mercenaries and the acceptance of impunity. It is evident that the root causes of the conflicts have yet to be tackled, and equally evident that addressing the situation in individual countries in isolation will not bring lasting peace to West Africa. Together with other actors in the security, humanitarian and development fields, the Council must design its response to the conflicts within an overall subregional framework for joint and integrated action.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“It is therefore only appropriate that the Council, on a regular basis, should take stock of the problems of West Africa. In that regard, we thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2005/86). We are pleased to note that some progress has been made towards peace, stability and democracy since the Council's last debate. Elections are scheduled for this year in three of the countries on the Council's agenda - events that could finally prove the power of the ballot over the bullet as a means of legitimate transfer of authority in that part of the world.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Let me express my gratitude to you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. It is most appropriate that it is Benin that is guiding us through the challenges pertaining to cross-border issues in West Africa. I also thank the Secretary- General, his Special Representative and the Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for sharing their thoughts with us on this important matter. I would like to associate myself with the statement to be delivered later by the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union (EU). The violence, conflict and instability that haunt much of West Africa have taken a terrible toll in terms of lives and the welfare and development of the peoples of the subregion.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Much more could be said, but let me conclude by reiterating that the time has come for the Security Council to act. A monitoring and reporting mechanism should be endorsed and the Council should move to take targeted and concrete measures pursuant to the recommendations of the Security General. It is time for the Security Council to take action to reverse the deplorable situation of an increasing number of children worldwide trapped in the midst of armed conflict.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“A particularly grim experience in that regard is the serious allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse of women and children that has been made against United Nations peacekeeping personnel. Such abuse is a complete betrayal of the trust which the victims of war must always be able to place on those who come to protect them and support the peacebuilding process. Firm measures and a policy of zero tolerance are needed to prevent and put an end to all sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations peacekeeping personnel. Those who have perpetrated such conduct must face disciplinary and criminal prosecution. Denmark is confident that the Secretary-General will continue to take the appropriate steps needed to address the problem.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“Parallel to the action plan, we must also make sure that the Security Council's earlier decisions on that issue are effectively implemented. More needs to be done in that field, including the designation of specific focal points in situations of armed conflict, enhanced dialogue with Governments and armed groups using child soldiers, and the development of concrete action plans at the national level to halt the recruitment and use of child soldiers. Finally, I would like to point out that, while striving to find ways to effectively address the atrocities committed against children by parties to armed conflicts, we must not lose sight of the shortcomings of the international community's own efforts to protect children in war-torn societies.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“Secondly, as we move to consider targeted measures against the worst offenders, we must also ensure that we continue to receive systematic, reliable and accurate information on the situation on the ground. In that regard, we find it of key importance that the Security Council should endorse a mechanism to monitor and report on the use of child soldiers and on other violations committed against children affected by armed conflict. The Council has repeatedly called for the establishment of a monitoring mechanism within the United Nations system and the Secretary-General has in his report accordingly provided the Council with an action plan for the setting-up of that urgently needed mechanism. Denmark will work to ensure that the final result is one that will be effective.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“However, the credibility of the Security Council rests on its ability to follow up on its previous decisions and effectively to address the widespread impact of armed conflicts on children. For those reasons, we believe that the time has now come for the Security Council to take action. In that respect, we note the recommendation of the Secretary-General that the Security Council should move to take targeted and concrete measures where insufficient or no progress has been made by parties named in the lists annexed to the Secretary-General's report. What the exact nature of those measures should be and how they could most effectively be implemented are some of the issues which we look forward to discussing in more detail during the forthcoming deliberations of the Security Council on the draft resolution to follow this debate.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“It is clear that, in the absence of direct and firm national and international involvement in the solution to that multifaceted problem, anarchy, brutality and impunity will continue to reign. What immediate actions can the Council take to address the present deplorable situation regarding children in armed conflict? I would like to point to three areas. First, as repeatedly reported by the Secretary- General to the Council, the situation of children in armed conflict around the world is not improving. On the contrary, impunity is widespread. Parties to a number of armed conflicts show no will to respect their international obligations either with regard to the norms of relevant legal instruments or to the decisions and repeated demands of the Security Council.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source
“A long-term solution depends on the creation of incentives and possibilities for child soldiers, including the possibility to get education, vocational training and, in the end, realjobs. The report of the Secretary-General is indeed sobering reading. As we speak, thousands of children in places like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Darfur, northern Uganda and Sri Lanka are being forcibly recruited to participate in the killings of innocent people or are being killed themselves. Children are being raped or exposed to other kinds of grave sexual violence. Places where our children should feel safe, such as schools and hospitals, have become the targets of deliberate armed attacks and unspeakable atrocities.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129 (2005) · source