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1. “The decision taken on 1 March by the Council of the Russian Federation to authorize the use of the Russian armed forces on Ukrainian territory, and the subsequent actions undertaken, constitute a flagrant violation of international law. Those actions violate the commitments Russia entered into with regard to Ukraine within the framework of the Budapest Memorandum of 1994 and the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership Agreement between Russia and Ukraine, signed in 1997. Had it been adopted, the draft resolution would have helped to put an end to that vicious cycle and the nationalist escalation that accompanies it. Today's vote is a failure - a failure for the Security Council and the United Nations, but also, and above all, a failure for Russia.”

   2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source

2. “Pursuant to the Charter of the United Nations, Member States have conferred upon the Security Council the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Today, the Russian veto prevented the Security Council from assuming that responsibility in the interest of peace and security in Ukraine and Europe. The referendum organized for tomorrow in Crimea runs contrary to Ukraine's Constitution, which stipulates that the territory of Ukraine is indivisible and inviolable. The referendum is also contrary to the Constitution of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The international community can in no way recognize its outcome. The referendum of 16 March is part of a vicious cycle.”

   2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source

3. “With regard to dialogue, in accordance with Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations, the draft resolution under consideration by the Council this morning was intended to urge all parties to seek a peaceful settlement immediately through direct political dialogue, to exercise restraint, to refrain from any unilateral action and any inflammatory rhetoric that might increase tension and to engage fully in international mediation efforts. However, the referendum organized for tomorrow in Crimea is intended to change the status of the Ukrainian territory against the will of Ukraine. If the referendum were to take place, it would constitute a unilateral act that could very seriously destabilize Ukraine and the entire the region.”

   2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source

4. “The draft resolution was intended to reaffirm the Security Council's support for the sovereignty, independence, unity and the territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. The Security Council should be unanimous in upholding those principles. The Charter ofthe United Nations states that in discharging its duties the Security Council "shall act in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations". Today, the Russian veto prevented the Security Council from complying with that provision.”

   2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source

5. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Luxembourg. Luxembourg deeply regrets that the draft resolution (S/2104/189). proposed by the United States ofAmerica, on the situation in Ukraine was not adopted because of the vote against it by Russia, a permanent member of the Council. Luxembourg voted in favour of the draft resolution and is also a sponsor of the text, as did many United Nations States Members. Why? Because the draft resolution was based on principles and dialogue. First, with regard to the principles, the draft resolution was intended to recall the purposes and principles of the United Nations, as set out in particular in Article 2 of the Charter.”

   2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source

6. “I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America Against: Russian Federation Abstention: China The President (spoke in French): There were 13 votes in favour, 1 vote against and l abstention. The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote ofa permanent member of the Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”

   2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source

7. “Members of the Council have before them document 8/2014/189, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I shall now give the floor to the member of the Council who wishes to make a statement before the voting.”

   2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source

8. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source

9. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 4.30pm.”

   2014-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7137 (2014) · source

10. “The representative of Democratic Republic of the Congo has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I now give him the floor.”

    2014-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7137 (2014) · source

11. “I thank Mrs. Robinson for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to the member of the Council who wishes to make a statement.”

    2014-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7137 (2014) · source

12. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/153, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. I also wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/157, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I now give the floor to Mr. Kobler.”

    2014-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7137 (2014) · source

13. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mrs. Mary Robinson, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mrs. Robinson, who is joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from London.”

    2014-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7137 (2014) · source

14. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2144 (2014). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.10pm.”

    2014-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7136 (2014) · source

15. “I also wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/106, which contains the note by the President of the Security Council transmitting the report prepared in accordance with paragraph 14 (d) of resolution 2095 (2013) from the Panel of Experts established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1973 (2011). It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour.”

    2014-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7136 (2014) · source

16. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/188, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Chad, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/131, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.”

    2014-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7136 (2014) · source

17. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nicholas Kay, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Kay, who is joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Mogadishu. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/140, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia. I now give the floor to Mr. Kay.”

    2014-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7132 (2014) · source

18. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11 am.”

    2014-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7130 (2014) · source

19. “I also wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/106, which contains the note by the President of the Security Council transmitting the report, prepared in accordance with paragraph 14 (d) of resolution 2095 (2013), of the Panel of Experts established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1973 (2011). At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Tarek Mitri and His Excellency Mr. Eugene-Richard Gasana, Permanent Representative of Rwanda, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). I now give the floor to Mr. Mitri.”

    2014-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7130 (2014) · source

20. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Tarek Mitri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/131, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.”

    2014-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7130 (2014) · source

21. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 am.”

    2014-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7127 (2014) · source

22. “In favour: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2142 (2014). I now give the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia.”

    2014-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7127 (2014) · source

23. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Abdirahman Duale Beyle, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2014/137, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Australia, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

    2014-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7127 (2014) · source

24. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/l48, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2141 (2014). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.10 am.”

    2014-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7126 (2014) · source

25. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.35 pm.”

    2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

26. “The representative of the Russian Federation has asked to take the floor again to make an additional statement. I give him the floor.”

    2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

27. “We encourage the Ukrainian authorities to appeal to the expertise of the Council of Europe and the OSCE, in particular with regard to the protection of the rights of minorities. In conclusion, we welcome the restraint shown by the Ukrainian authorities in the face of the crisis, in particular in Crimea. It is vital for all parties to respect the unity, territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty of Ukraine. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”

    2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

28. “We call on the entire international community to support the efforts of the United Nations, together with those of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the Council of Europe and the European Union, to reach a political settlement of the crisis with the parties concerned. We welcome the preparations under way with a view to establishing an OSCE observer mission to impartially assess the situation on the ground. A lasting political solution to the Ukrainian crisis also requires an inclusive political dialogue, taking into account the diversity of Ukrainian society, the aspirations of all Ukrainians and the need to respect the rights of all Ukrainians. Luxembourg supports the new Government and Parliament of Ukraine, which have taken steps to promote that inclusive political dialogue.”

    2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

29. “We would like to believe that it is still pssible to avoid the worst. Owing to its history, unfortunately, Luxembourg is well placed to understand the threats that a military escalation poses to the peace and security of Ukraine and the region. We must therefore do our utmost to start a de-escalation of the situation through specific actions. We resolutely support the ongoing efforts within the United Nations, in particular the good offices role of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who took the decision to dispatch the Deputy Secretary- General to Ukraine. The principles of the United Nations and the very raison d'etre of the United Nations are at stake.”

    2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

30. “I would like to echo the appeal of the European Union to Russia to withdraw its armed forces without delay in order to meet its obligations under the 28 May 1997 Agreement between Russia and Ukraine on the Status and Conditions of the Presence of the Russian Black Sea Fleet on the Territory of Ukraine. The crisis must be resolved peacefully. A first critical step would be for Russia to accept Ukraine's offer to hold consultations without delay, as provided for in the Memorandum on Security Assurances in Connection with the Republic of Ukraine's Accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, signed 5 December 1994 by Ukraine, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States, and under the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership, signed on 31 May 1997 between Russia and Ukraine.”

    2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

31. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Luxembourg. Luxembourg is deeply concerned about the recent developments in Ukraine, in particular in Crimea. Our position is reflected in the conclusion that the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union has just adopted today during an urgently convened meeting. We strongly condemn the violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity by Russian armed forces and the decision taken last Saturday by Russia's Federation Council to authorize the deployment of Russian armed forces on the territory of Ukraine. Those actions are a flagrant violation ofthe Charter of the United Nations and the Helsinki Final Act.”

    2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

32. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Fernandez-Taranco.”

    2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source

33. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 4.50pm.”

    2014-03-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7124 (2014) · source

34. “Letter dated 28 February 2014 from the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2014/136) The President (spoke in French): In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I welcome the presence among us today of the Deputy Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ian Eliasson, and I give him the floor.”

    2014-03-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7124 (2014) · source

35. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council in the month of March 2014, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf ofthe Council, to Her Excellency Ms. Raimonda Murmokaite, Permanent Representative of Lithuania, for her service as President of the Council during the month of February. I am sure that I speak on behalf of all ofthe members ofthe Council in expressing my sincere thanks to Ambassador Murmokaite and her delegation for the great diplomatic skill with which they guided the work of the Council last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    2014-03-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7124 (2014) · source

36. “In resolution 2139 (2014), which was just adopted the day before yesterday, the Security Council demanded that all foreign fighters immediately withdraw from Syria. In his veiw, what contribution can the OSCE make to fighting against the phenomenon of foreign fighters in general?”

    2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source

37. “During our chairmanship of the Forum for Security Cooperation in the past four months of 2013, Luxembourg worked to help the OSCE better respond to the challenges posed by small arms and weapons, and stocks of ammunition. We also encouraged cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations in Afghanistan, in the light of the major challenges that country must face in 2014. I wish to assure the Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE and his team that Luxembourg will spare no effort to support their efforts. In order to adhere to the goal of making this briefing more interactive, I will conclude my remarks by asking a question to the Chairperson-in-Office. He referred to the phenomenon of foreign fighters, which is of particular concern in Syria at present.”

    2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source

38. “In that regard, we welcome the successful holding yesterday of the initial elections towards the selection of the mayor of Mitrovica-North. The Swiss chairmanship has rightly focused its chairmanship under the leitmotif of creating a security community for the benefit of everyone. Luxembourg shares the importance that gives to the human dimension of security. The OSCE was founded on the idea that lasting security is possible only if human rights and fundamental freedoms are respected. In that context, I would like to highlight the continuous support my country provides to the activities of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media and the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities. Their independence and impartiality are at the heart of the organization.”

    2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source

39. “The recent appointment of eight coordinators to conduct discussions is a further step towards advancing the "Helsinki-l-40" process. We welcome the intention of the Swiss chairmanship to enhance cooperation between the OSCE and its partners on the ground. The OSCE plays an essential role in mediation and in dealing with and resolving conflicts, working in harmony with the United Nations and other regional organizations. That is the case in Central Asia and the Southern Caucasus, through the Minsk Group and the process of Geneva talks. That is also the case in Moldova with regard to the Transnistrian conflict. In Kosovo, the OSCE has provided indispensable support in facilitating elections in the four northern municipalities, pursuant to the First Agreement on Principles Governing Normalization of Relations between Belgrade and Pristina.”

    2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source

40. “We believe that in Ukraine, the OSCE will once again be able to play its role as a bridge between the East and the West in order to promote peace, democracy and stability. As a member of the OSCE, Luxembourg fully supports the priorities of the Swiss chairmanship. We appreciate the close coordination of its priorities with those of Serbia, which will assume the OSCE chairmanship in 2015, and its strengthening of the continuity of its activities, and thereby the effectiveness of the organization. We also welcome the close cooperation that has been consolidated between successive chairmanships since the Dublin Ministerial Council of 2012 with a view to deepening the approach taken to envisioning a Euro-Atlantic-Eurasian security community that is free, democratic, united and indivisible.”

    2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source

41. “Those responsible for violence must be held accountable for their actions. We welcome the efforts made by the international community to stop the violence and find a peaceful and negotiated end to the crisis. We call on all political forces to show restraint and pursue dialogue. The unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine must be preserved. A lasting political solution to the crisis requires the formation of a new inclusive Government, constitutional reform and the holding of democratic, free and impartial elections. The OSCE's contribution will be important in supporting that political solution. The Chairperson-in- Office has given us a glimpse of the shape that that contribution could take, in close cooperation with the European Union, the Council of Europe and other partners.”

    2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source

42. “Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to wish a warm welcome to the Security Council to His Excellency Mr. Didier Burkhalter, President of the Swiss Confederation and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. I thank him for his very clear briefing on his priorities as Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) for 2014. I will begin my remarks with a subject that the Chairperson-in-Office mentioned and that concerns us all, namely, Ukraine. We were shocked last week by the escalation of violence in several Ukrainian cities, which caused dozens of deaths and numerous injuries. In Ukraine, as in other participating States, it is essential that the commitments under the OSCE framework be fully respected and implemented.”

    2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source

43. “The Syrian authorities must endorse without further delay the Geneva communique of 30 June 2012 (S/2012/522, annex). The parties must work towards a genuine political transition that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people. The resolution includes provisions that will enable the Security Council to verify in a precise manner whether its demands have been implemented on the ground. The Council expresses its intent, in the case of non-compliance with the resolution, to take further steps to support the vital humanitarian efforts in Syria. Today, to the Council's credit, international humanitarian law and the needs of the Syrian people have prevailed over the interests of those who cling to power in Syria. Luxembourg is proud to have contributed actively to this result.”

    2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source

44. “The humanitarian situation has continued to deteriorate at an unacceptable pace. Today approximately 10 million Syrians, half of whom are children, are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. More than 3 million of them are living in areas that are difficult to access. More than 2.4 million Syrians, more than half of whom are children, have had to take refuge in neighbouring countries, primarily Lebanon and Jordan. Given that tragic deterioration of the situation, the Security Council had to act. With today's unanimous vote, the Security Council is shouldering its responsibilities. Henceforth it is up to the parties to the conflict in Syria, primarily the Syrian authorities, to fully and swiftly implement the provisions of the resolution that we have just adopted and the provisions of the presidential statement of 2 October 2013.”

    2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source

45. “In recent weeks, along with our colleagues from Australia and Jordan, we worked to build a consensus around a strong resolution that would enable us to change the situation on the ground. By adopting resolution 2139 (2014), the Security Council is sending a clear and unified message to all parties to the conflict in Syria with a view to ensuring that humanitarian access to all Syrians in need is guaranteed, that the siege of cities where civilians are trapped is lifted, and that an end be put to the senseless atrocities and indiscriminate bombings and to the use of barrels bombs, whose only goal is to the civilian population. The requests that the Security Council made in the presidential statement adopted on 2 October 2013 (S/PRST/2013/ 15) unfortunately were not followed up on.”

    2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source

46. “Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): Luxembourg welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2139 (2014) on the Syrian humanitarian cr1s1s. The aim ofthe resolution is simple: it seeks to protect civilians affected by the conflict in Syria. It demands that rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access be authorized across conflict lines and across borders, so that humanitarian assistance can be conveyed along the most direct routes to the people who need it. It recalls that starvation of civilians as a method of combat is prohibited under international humanitarian law. It reaffirms that those who have committed violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in Syria must be brought to justice. Finally, it underscores the importance of finding a political solution to the Syrian conflict.”

    2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source

47. “Allow me to conclude by stating the importance of taking into account the protection of children in the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law. Children are very often the first victims of conflicts, and sometimes they are even forced to become combatants. They therefore have very specific needs that must be taken into account in conflict and post- conflict situations, including in the framework of programmes relating to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; security-sector reform; and transitional justice.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

48. “The report of the Secretary-General quite rightly stresses that the strengthening of national capacities in the area of collecting, verifying and analysing data should be an integral part of the design of projects and programmes, in order to strengthen cooperation in the area of analysing the results. I welcome the elaboration by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the High Commissioner for Human Rights of a number of benchmarks for the rule of law that make it possible to assess progress in conflict and post-conflict situations. We are particularly pleased to hear that this project, which Luxembourg actively supports, has already proved worthwhile in Haiti, Liberia and South Sudan. In order to best promote the rule of law, the effectiveness of institutions must be judged according to empirical criteria.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

49. “Resolution 2100 (2013), on Mali, therefore mandates the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali to contribute to the work of the Malian authorities to bring to justice the perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Mali, taking into account the fact that they have referred the situation in their country to the ICC. That example clearly illustrates the support that United Nations missions can provide national and international justice. I should like to stress in this context the importance of the Secretariat's fully applying, including for current operations on the ground, the guidelines that exist with regard to relations between United Nations officials and those subject to an arrest warrant or called upon to appear before the International Criminal Court.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

50. “The belief that crime will not go unpunished is an integral part of the very notion of justice. Therefore, there can be no amnesty for perpetrators of the most serious crimes, namely, genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of aggression. The establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a result of such thinking, and it has strengthened the fight against impunity for those crimes as well as the credibility of the rule of law. As we have noted many times before in the Council, the roles of the Security Council and the International Criminal Court are also complementary, insofar as the two institutions are working for peace and justice.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source