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“In conclusion, we would like to express our support for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, which is operating in such a challenging environment, and to thank it for its contribution to peace and stability in Afghanistan. We would also like to reiterate our solidarity with the Government and the people of Afghanistan as they face immense challenges. We fully share the view that the country's main priority should be to reinvigorate the peace and reconciliation processes and that the international community must maintain its commitment to the economic and social development and the establishment of peace and stability in Afghanistan.”
2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we join special the Special Representative in calling the Taliban to embrace dialogue and a political process without conditions, which could lead to the achievement of peace in the country. The strengthening of regional cooperation is key to the attainment of progress in the search for peace. We regret that relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan remain strained, and it is our hope that dialogue will proceed positively and bear results, due to the importance of relations between the two countries for peace and development in the region. We commend the renewed commitment of the trilateral cooperation between Afghanistan, Iran and India, the deepening of engagement of Gulf States in the pursuit of peace, and infrastructure and security development with Central Asian States.”
2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source
“The holding of Global Open Day events throughout the country, in which Afghan women underlined their role in fostering a peaceful society, including in preventing violent extremism, and the need to implement resolution 1325 (2000) and legal frameworks protecting the rights of women, especially from violence, are is an example of such measures. Regretfully, little progress has been made on the road to peace. We took good note of the peace agreement between the Government and the Hizb-i Islami, in the expectation that the agreement would be fully implemented with a view to reducing violence and promoting reconciliation, while the Taliban movement continues to engage in a spree ofviolence and no progress has taken place in the search for a peace settlement.”
2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source
“Even given the great dependence of the country on the drugs economy and the latter's role in fuelling corruption and in the financing of insurgents and terrorists, with a view to translating into action the international community consensus, assistance should be stepped up in the eradication efforts and in finding alternatives to poppy cultivation and opium production, by diversifying the country's economy. We welcome the establishment of the national drug action plan, which serves to underscore the Afghan Government's willingness and determination to counter illicit production and trafficking and to reduce demand. On a different note, despite the immense difficulties, the measures taken by the Government to promote women's rights and their economic empowerment are very encouraging.”
2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source
“However, persistent political tensions, increasing numbers of security incidents, rising numbers of internally displaced persons and returning refugees, a harsh economic environment and a stalled peace process are some key elements portrayed by the Secretary- General in his report (S/2016/1049). The UNODC's Afghanistan Opium Survey 2016 reveals a substantial expansion in areas of opium poppy cultivation and exponentially increasing opium production and a decrease in eradication efforts due to financing restrictions and the security situation.”
2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source
“The security and development assistance commitments for the next four years made by the international community to Afghanistan and its Government during the July 2016 NATO Summit, the October 2015 Brussels Conference, in which pledges were made to assist the country in overcoming the enormous challenges it faces, and the recent Ministerial Conference ofthe Heart ofAsia/Istanbul Process, which took a strong stand against terrorism, were instances where political will and a tangible commitment to the country were translated into initiatives by the international community in support of Afghanistan that are expected to advance the vitally needed stabilization and reform efforts embodied in the Afghan National Peace and Development Framework.”
2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source
“We are grateful to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Yamamoto, and to the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Mr. Fedotov, for their briefings. We are also grateful to Ambassador Gerard van Bohemen of New Zealand, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), and we praise his outstanding work in steering the Committee over the past two years.”
2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source
“Angola believes that the current situation in South Sudan must be addressed through a meaningful political dialogue, leading to the implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan as the primary focus of the Mission's mandate, including a permanent ceasefire and provisions to address accountability and the root causes of the conflict, leading to sustainable peace in South Sudan. Lastly, we call on all South Sudanese parties to cease hostilities, take the necessary actions to protect the civilian population and engage in good faith in political negotiations to address their disputes. That is the only path to fulfil the aspirations of the people of South Sudan for peace and development.”
2016-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7840 (2016) · source
“The main purpose was to renew the mandate of the peacekeeping mission for another 12 months, incorporating the Regional Protection Force. The inclusion of provisions pertaining to sanctions regimes and the management of the hybrid court to be established by the African Union, among other issues, remain an issue of contention among Council members. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development met recently at the level of Heads of State and Government and underscored that "[an] arms embargo or sanctions on South Sudan will not provide the solution being sought for permanent peace and stability in the country, stressing that what is required is dialogue, reconciliation, and commitment by all South Sudanese parties to fully implement the peace agreement".”
2016-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7840 (2016) · source
“Angola voted in favour of resolution 2327 (2016), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), keeping the Security Council's commitment to the country and its people. In fact, the situation in South Sudan has been, over the years, a matter of great concern for the Security Council, which authorized the deployment of a peacekeeping mission, operating in a very difficult and challenging environment. We welcome the commitment of the Mission staff and pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in trying to bring peace and stability to South Sudan. Angola reiterates its full support for the Mission, its leadership and staff. Angola supported the resolution, although we would like to raise a number of concerns.”
2016-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7840 (2016) · source
“To conclude, the dynamics and the actions of terrorist groups highlights the need for greater cooperation and exchange of information between all nations and world entities. Terrorism can be defeated only through a holistic and sustained approach by all States, international and regional organizations and civil society, in a common effort to isolate and combat terrorist threat. In this endeavour, international cooperation among law-enforcement agencies in preventing terrorist acts and judicial practitioners in holding its perpetrators accountable is key. The fight against terrorism must involve all societies aiming to build a more peaceful and just world, based on security, peace and respect for human rights.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“Among the legislative and executive measures we have taken, we would highlight the laws against money-laundering and the financing of terrorism, and on international cooperation in criminal justice; the tracking of money movements of persons suspected of having connections with terrorist activities; the control of foreign exchange flows and of illegal migration; the strengthening ofsurveillance, with the installation of high-technology equipment at entry and exit points; the exchange of information between national and foreign entities, including INTERPOL and the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa; and the strengthening of cooperation with specialized United Nations organs and agencies.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“To that end, we have adopted a set of legal, political and administrative decisions for reinforcing international judicial cooperation in preventing and combating terrorism, particularly in relation to the financing, incitement, recruitment and transit of terrorist fighters through its territories.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“We have put in place mechanisms for international cooperation in the areas of extradition, mutual legal assistance, the transfer of criminal proceedings and convicted persons, the recognition of decisions by foreign criminal jurisdictions, the freezing or seizure of assets and cooperation between law enforcement agencies relating to all types of criminality, including terrorism and its financing. Angola, which has much experience in fighting and defeating terrorism, is fully committed to contributing to implementing mechanisms designed to prevent and combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“Under resolution 1373 (2001), States have to work together to prevent and suppress terrorist acts, increase their cooperation with one another, become parties to the relevant international conventions and protocols relating to terrorism and implement them fully, take effective measures to prevent and suppress the financing and planning of terrorist acts in their territories, as well as strengthening ways to punish offences on an international scale. In order to achieve that, international cooperation is a crucial tool, given that it is essential for criminal justice practitioners who face new forms of transnational criminality and terrorism to broaden their criminal investigations and prosecutions so as to give them international and even global scope.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is the main cooperative framework for Member States working to search out, locate and bring to justice those who support, facilitate and participate in terrorist acts, as well as to deny them safe haven, in accordance with the relevant provisions of national and international law. The Security Council has taken a decisive leadership role in that fight, and resolution 1373 (2001) is central to the endeavour. Its scope and adoption under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations label terrorism as a true threat to international peace and security.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“Terrorist movements, with different labels and characteristics, are active in every region of the world, a reality that calls for coordinated action and the adoption of appropriate mechanisms for preventing and fighting them. Yesterday was particularly tragic, with terrorist attacks committed in Istanbul, Cairo, Mogadishu and Aden, along with the tragic return of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant to Palmyra. We firmly condemn those attacks and offer our condolences to the victims' families. Today's meeting is timely, since it gives us an added opportunity to continue our active attempts to intensify our shared struggle against the deadly threat to people's well-being and to international peace and security that terrorism represents.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“Today's meeting is taking place at a crucial time, when terrorism has become an unprecedented threat to international peace and security, owing mainly to terrorists' capacity to adapt and persuade, including by using information technologies, inciting people around the world, especially the young, to join their ranks. Terrorist groups take advantage of social and political instability in many States, while economic, cultural, ethnic and religious asymmetries make societies vulnerable to the incitement and recruitment of young people for subversive acts that can result in the loss of lives, the destruction of social infrastructure, the creation of refugees and the impoverishment of nations. Unfortunately, this is a widespread phenomenon.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“We commend the Spanish presidency for convening today's important meeting on international judicial cooperation in the fight against terrorism. We would like to welcome Mr. Rafael Catala, Minister of Justice of Spain, to the Security Council and thank him for presiding over our debate. We also thank the briefers, Mr. Jean-Paul Laborde, Ms. Dorcas Oduor and Mr. Robert Strang, for their insightful remarks. We commend Spain for its efforts leading to today's unanimous adoption of resolution 2322 (2016), which is yet another landmark in the fight against this scourge, through its establishment and reaffirmation of important political, legal and operational provisions.”
2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source
“On the issue under discussion today, the Angolan delegation wishes to express its full support for the statement made by the representative of China.”
2016-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7830 (2016) · source
“Ultimately, the Tribunals made a tangible contribution to the fight against impunity and the strengthening of international criminal law.”
2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source
“Finally, we would like to highlight that the tenets of international criminal justice embodied in the Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda were crucial for the recovery processes following the appalling events that occurred in those territories. The establishment of the Tribunals as a response to the atrocities committed in the former Yugoslavia and in Rwanda were instrumental in preserving trust in international law and ensuring that those responsible for serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law faced trial and were held accountable, thatjudicial mechanisms were put in place as a deterrent and a warning that such crimes would not left unpunished and that redress to the victims was guaranteed.”
2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source
“As Judge Meron highlighted, "[it] stands not only as a symbol of accountability and the rule of law, but as a new model of and for international justice that must succeed if international justice and the fight to end impunity are themselves to succeed in the long run." We equally welcome the appointment by the Secretary-General of Mr. Olufemi Elias as the new Registrar for the Mechanism. It is with great concern that we learned of the arrest of Judge Aydin Sedaf Akay. We appeal to the Turkish Government for his release. His detention violates the principle of the independence ofjustice and the judges' privileges and immunities, thereby creating a feeling of uncertainty for otherjudges.”
2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source
“We take note and commend the Mechanism cooperation with the countries of the former Yugoslavia and with Rwanda by keeping the authorities updated on its activities on the transition of responsibilities and in the provision of assistance to national jurisdictions. We acknowledge that the Mechanism continues to draw upon best practices and lessons learned from the ICTY and ICTR in pursuing ways to improve its operations, procedures and working methods and to maintain flexibility in its staff assignments in order to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. We commend the construction and inauguration last November of the Mechanism's new premises in Arusha, with dedicated archives and facilities and allowing for the collocation of the ICTR Mechanism.”
2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we urge the Republic of Serbia to cooperate fully with the ICTY by handing over, without delay, the three individuals indicted whose arrest warrants have yet to be executed, in order to allow the Tribunal to finalize its work. We also call on other countries of the former Yugoslavia to cooperate with the Tribunal fully and in good faith. Regarding the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), we stress the importance of States' cooperation with the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. As such, we call on the States concerned to investigate, arrest prosecute or extradite, in accordance with their applicable international obligations, all fugitives accused ofgenocide and crimes against humanity residing in their territories.”
2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source
“We acknowledge the assessment by Judge Carmel Agius and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz on the significant progress achieved in concluding the work of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the recommendation for the completion strategy and the delivery of its final verdicts before its closure by the end of 2017. We are, however, concerned about staff attrition in the ICTY. In our View, a viable solution, with support by Member States, should be found to counter that trend in order to allow the Tribunal to complete its mandate in a smooth and timely manner. We recognize the efforts of the Tribunal to complete its work expeditiously, as well as the judges' efforts to identify the means to speed up pending cases.”
2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source
“We are grateful to the honourable judges, Mr. Carmel Agius and Mr. Theodor Meron, and to Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for participating in today's meeting. We are equally grateful to Uruguay for its important work in chairing the Working Group on the International Tribunals. The insightful briefings provided by the judges and the Prosecutor are meaningful instances of the important work being performed by the International Tribunals, the establishment of which by the Security Council was a decisive initiative for preserving the ideals of international justice and ensuring the prevalence of justice over impunity. We fully support the work of the Tribunals, being aware that their legacy will leave a decisive imprint by strengthening international criminal justice.”
2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source
“However, we also repudiate the financial and logistical support being provided to non-State armed groups and to rebels who openly cooperate with terrorist groups and who commit grave violations of human rights, including using civilians as human shields. This is the situation prevailing in eastern Aleppo: a civilian population being held hostage by armed groups and terrorists that, if given a chance, will surely flee to another life free from the yoke of extremists and terrorists.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7822 (2016) · source
“Against such a backdrop, what are the options? To submit yet another draft resolution, probably to no avail, while civilians continue to die? To call urgent meetings of the Security Council? To issue pious condemnations of the escalating violence while continuing to supply weapons to the rebels of the so-called moderate opposition or to crypto-terrorists? Or to end the irrational policy of "Al-Assad must go", accept the Syrian Government's sovereignty and resolutely pursue ways to bring about a political solution to the crisis? To conclude, we wish to reiterate our position that we in no way condone violence against the civilian population in Syria or anywhere else.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7822 (2016) · source
“However, the reality is that all sides have, first, chosen the military option and, secondly, intend to continue receiving logistical and military support, including heavy weaponry being supplied to the various opposition groups by international stakeholders, including some prominent members of the Council, while the Government is seemingly determined to regain control of significant rebel-held areas and reinstate the authority of the State in Aleppo and the territorial integrity of the country. We fully agree as to the need to urgently put in place the means to end the hostilities and to allow humanitarian aid to get through unhindered. The number of civilian casualties and displaced persons is inexcusable, and we strongly condemn all indiscriminate attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7822 (2016) · source
“We thank Mr. De Mistura, Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Cappelaere for their briefings and commend their tireless efforts to assist Syria and Syrians in securing a better present and brighter future. We acknowledge our regret to be involved in this acrimonious debate over the unbearable fate of the Syrian people. Like the briefers and Security Council members who preceded us, we are deeply distressed about the intensified military operations, including ground offensives and aerial bombardments, over the past few days in eastern Aleppo. For almost two years, we have called on all parties to consider the devastating impact of the conflict on the civilian population and to resort to dialogue in order to find appropriate solutions to the humanitarian and political issues affecting the Syrian population, including Aleppo.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7822 (2016) · source
“We can only appeal to North Korea to abide by the international community's decisions related to its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes by negotiating the end of those programmes under the agreed framework, concentrating its resources on the social development of its people, meaningfully contributing to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, and thereby to international peace and security, as well as avoiding becoming an international pariah - a type of development that may become extremely detrimental to the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and an additional danger to peace and security.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source
“We express appreciation for the efforts of China and the United States in drafting resolution 2321 (2016), which we have just adopted. Angolajoined the consensus ofthe Security Council by voting in favour of resolution 2321 (2016). The text of the resolution is self-explanatory, and the statements by Security Council members have expressed our collective concern about the threat that the nuclear programme of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea poses to international peace and security.”
2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7821 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to commend OIC and the League of Arab States for their efforts aimed at implementing the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy and at mediating ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. We believe that due to ethnic and religious differences, as well as regional power struggles, OIC and the League of Arab States must seek to address the root causes of discontent and curb radical and extremist groups such as Da'esh from spreading hatred, fear and destruction. We further encourage OIC to continue working with the United Nations in addressing the factors that lead to radical extremism and the spread of terrorism in the Islamic world and beyond.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“As such, we strongly encourage OIC and other organizations to focus more attention on developing strategies to undo this dangerous intertwining ofreligion and politics, play a more decisive role in countering the deep fracture that the Islamic world is now experiencing, in particular between Sunnis and Shi'as, and protecting religious minorities. Given multicultural and multiconfessional composition of many Muslim countries, it is crucial to promote interfaith dialogue, tolerance and pluralism, allow all segments of society to practice their faith as they wish, and avoid the use of religious ideas as a tool for power struggles.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we praise the work of OIC in delegitimizing terrorist ideologies by developing counter-narratives to extremist ideologies and propaganda by elevating religious voices that support tolerance and non-violence. The Republic of Angola, which is constitutionally consecrated as a secular State, separates church and State while also recognizing and respecting different religious values, protecting all creeds and places of worship as long as they act in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the Republic. Currently, we are witnessing in certain quarters a tendency to politicize religion and use it to justify war and subjugation.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“As a fundamental part of the efforts to reverse that trend, it is vital first and foremost to end the conflicts in Palestine, Syria, Libya, Iraq, Somalia, Afghanistan, Yemen and elsewhere, which are examples of how foreign interference, oppressive Governments and disenfranchised segments of the population strengthen groups like Da'esh, Al-Qaeda and others, which are at the forefront of international radical extremism. In order to effectively fight and defeat terrorism and its radical extremist ideology, political processes must be based on inclusivity, including with respect to ethnic and religious groups. In the aforementioned conflicts, one of the main sources of discontent and infighting has been the disenfranchisement of certain social or religious groups, which has created a space and platform for radicalism and extremism.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“Both organizations are devoted to the cause of international peace, security and development and share common challenges in all domains of human endeavours. The interactions between the United Nations, its organs and specialized agencies with OIC, as portrayed by the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Miroslav Jenca, reveal great potential for development. We think further efforts should be undertaken in order to strengthen those interactions. Unfortunately, in the past decade we have witnessed the exponential rise of terrorist attacks around the world, which have been perpetrated by a growing number of violent extremist groups that advocate a brand of radical extremism that, contrary to their claims, has nothing to do with Islam, which is a religion that preaches peace and understanding among humankind.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“We would like to start by thanking the Senegalese delegation for convening this meeting. We are equally grateful to the briefers for their insightful presentations. Considering the importance that we place on strengthening United Nations cooperation with regional, subregional and intergovernmental organizations in order to more effectively address current conflicts and humanitarian crises, we welcome this timely gathering, which we hope will contribute to improving cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). As the OIC Assistant Secretary General highlighted in his statement, the goals and objectives of OIC and the United Nations are broadly similar.”
2016-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7813 (2016) · source
“We acknowledge the positive results achieved in tackling organized crime and corruption in Kosovo, indictments for terrorism-related offences, and the fight against incitement to nationalistic, racial, religious or ethnic hatred, discord and intolerance. We remain confident that the political leaders of Belgrade and Pristina will be able to fulfil their commitments and implement the agreements reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue process. We hope that the dialogue will proceed in good faith and in a results-oriented manner aimed at building a better future for all peoples in the Balkans.”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we echo the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia in expressing the expectation that this visit will be transformed into a palpable, positive step forward in the furtherance of security and respect for the rights of non-Albanian communities. In conclusion, we underline the fundamental role played by the United Nations, through UNMIK, in promoting security, stability and respect for human rights, as well as its cooperation with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, and its engagement with Pristina and Belgrade.”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“However, the report further highlights the slow implementation of the agreements reached within the dialogue facilitated by the European Union (EU), despite signals of commitment on the part of the parties to moving forward, including on the issues of free movement, telecommunications and integration of the Kosovo judiciary. The issues of returns, reconciliation, the protection of cultural heritage and community relations still have a long way to go. The reported security incidents, physical assaults, verbal threats, robberies targeting returnees and the vandalism of property are matters of concern. Against that tense backdrop, we warmly commend the example set by the President of Kosovo, Mr. Hashim Thaci, by paying his respects to past Serb victims of sectarian violence in an effort to change attitudes and to promote reconciliation.”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“In short, a number of sensitive issues - including the return of Serbs to their lands of origin - and political tensions between the Government and the opposition parties continue to undermine the normal functioning of Kosovo's institutions. We welcome the commitment of the new Serbian Government, sworn in on 11 August, to proceeding with and intensifying dialogue with Pristina and maintaining its support for the establishment of the association/ community of Serb-majority municipalities, as well as improved cooperation between the municipalities of northern Kosovo and Pristina-based ministries. It is our expectation that common ground will be reached and that an agreement establishing the association/ community of Serb-majority municipalities in northern Kosovo will finally be implemented.”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“Regarding the situation in Kosovo, the report of the Secretary-General on UNMIK (S/2016/901) describes a less virtuous situation by comparison to the previous three periods. Increasing tensions, political violence and public protests are on the rise, whether relating to the delineation of the border with Montenegro, which remains the most contentious issue in Kosovo's political debate; the law on the Trepca mining complex, which has the potential to seriously undermine relations between Belgrade and Pristina; or the freeze of participation by Kosovo Serb members of the Assembly and the Government in official activities. Furthermore, the disruption of the work of the Kosovo Assembly, due to the aggressive actions and disruptive tactics of some parties, is a very negative development.”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Ambassador Zahir Tanin, for his briefing and insightful analysis of the situation prevailing in Kosovo. We welcome the participation in today's meeting of Mr. Ivica Daeie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia. We also welcome Ambassador Vlora Citaku to this debate. I shall start by reiterating Angola's stand on the issue of Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence. For Angola, resolution 1244 (1999) continues to be the applicable legal framework for reaching a comprehensive solution for Kosovo through dialogue and negotiation based on the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations and relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2016-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7811 (2016) · source
“In addition, police-contributing countries should pay greater attention to the training and selection of personnel, while ensuring that peacekeeping, peacebuilding and sustaining peace are tangible successes in conflict and post-conflict situations.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“We would like to request the Police Commissioners' assessment of the impact of resolution 2185 (2014), with its comprehensive approach to United Nations police, on the discharge of their mandates. In conclusion, the complex context to which the United Nations police component is exposed calls on the Security Council to give clear, credible and realistic mandates and strategic guidance to the Police Division and to United Nations police components in the field and to ensure that sufficient resources are provided, informed by national and local priorities, including the host State's key reform objectives.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“Resolution 2185 (2014) further calls on Member States to enhance the capabilities and expertise of United Nations police components regarding capacity development and institution-building, supporting host States' policing institutions and self-sufficiency, and the transfer of skills and expertise in order to ensure a successful and durable transition. In our statement, we intended to deal with three issues, the protection of civilians, gender-sensitive policing and police capacity-building and security sector reform. Since previous speakers dealt at length with the key issues that underline the subject matter under consideration, we will stop at this time.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“Being the first line of protection and contact with local populations, they are an important element for restoring confidence in the national police, besides playing a crucial protective role centred around two axes, namely, protection against physical violence and the creation of a safe environment. As a recognition ofthat reality, the Security Council adopted resolution 2185 (2014), which strengthened the role ofUnited Nations police components in conflict and post-conflict situations; in supporting, restructuring and rebuilding law enforcement institutions and the rule of law; and in implementing security sector reforms.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source
“We wholeheartedly commend United Nations police for all they are doing in protecting civilians and in building capacities for law enforcement institutions in host countries. The police component of United Nations peacekeeping and special police political missions plays a crucial role in conflict prevention and management in post-conflict peacebuilding, security, the rule of law and in sustaining peace. Additionally, they give support to the reform and developing of policing, law enforcement institutions and conducting interim policing and other law enforcement duties in host countries.”
2016-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7808 (2016) · source