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1. “It is imperative that the Secretariat, working in close cooperation with the 1540 Committee, should give that matter the urgent attention that it deserves and ensure that it is given the necessary human resources to enable it to perform its work, bearing in mind that the mandate of the 1540 Committee expires in 12 months' time. We are in agreement with the Chairpersons of the three Committees that cooperation at various levels is of the utmost importance and should be encouraged. Just as cooperation with Member States is important in the war against terrorism, cooperation between Member States and the Committees, as well as between Member States and international organizations, is important and necessary in this endeavour.”

   2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

2. “We believe that that is another giant stride in our effort to deny terrorists access to the most dangerous of all weapons of mass destruction. That action confirms the importance of multilateralism and the collective response to shared threats and challenges in the international community. The task ahead of us is demanding. It will be long and daunting. But we must persevere together in order to prevail in the war against terrorism. We are in total agreement with the Chairpersons of the CTC and the 1540 Committee on the need to finish the process of the hiring of experts.”

   2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

3. “I should like, at the outset, to pay tribute to Ambassador Andrey Denisov on the completion of his term of office as Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). Despite the brief time that we worked with him in the CTC, we benefited greatly from his able leadership. We congratulate Ambassador Loj on her assumption of the chairmanship of the CTC. We also welcome the comprehensive briefing of Ambassador Motoc, Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), and that of Ambassador Mayoral, Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999). We are meeting following the adoption, two weeks ago, by the General Assembly of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (General Assembly resolution 59/290).”

   2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source

4. “We are gratified that the resolution provides for the possibility of conducting proceedings in Africa as a way of contributing to Africa's efforts to dispense justice and to fight impunity. We also welcome the fact that the resolution recognizes the proposal by Nigeria regarding the need to provide national healing and reconciliation in the Sudan, in cooperation with the African Union and the international community, as appropriate. It is our hope that the international community will not fail the people of the Sudan as a whole and of Darfur in particular.”

   2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source

5. “Tanzania is a State party to the International Criminal Court - a Court established to bring to justice those accused of genocide and other serious crimes against humanity. We strongly believe that the Court is the most appropriate international organ for dealing with the situation in Darfur, as recommended by the Commission of Inquiry. However, we are concerned that the resolution also addresses other issues that are, in our view, extraneous to the imperative at hand. We are therefore unable to accept that the resolution should in any way be interpreted as seeking to circumvent the jurisdiction of the Court. In spite of those shortcomings, it is our hope that the resolution will assist in addressing the issue of impunity in Darfur.”

   2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source

6. “The United Republic of Tanzania voted in favour of the resolution we have just adopted with considerable reservations. The human tragedy in Darfur is a matter of serious concern to us and to Africa, as it is to the international community. In that regard, in the interest of justice and accountability, we believe that further delay in reaching an agreement in the hope of a more desirable outcome would not serve the ends of justice or the aspirations of the people of Darfur to peace, justice and reconciliation. Regrettably, the delay in addressing those expectations has been the result of an undue focus on the mechanism at the expense of addressing urgently the plight of the people of Darfur. We are relieved that the Council has ultimately taken action on the matter.”

   2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source

7. “There are also encouraging indicators to guide the Council towards a successful partnership with Africa and its people. First, the need for early action cannot be overemphasized; the gap between early warning and action must be reduced. Secondly, the need to exploit and strengthen the partnership for peace and development between the Council and the African Union and its organs and regional organizations must be encouraged. Thirdly, integrating a mutually reinforcing approach into development and conflict prevention should be seen not as stretching the mandate of the Council, but rather as enhancing its mandate in partnership with other United Nations bodies and relevant partners.”

   2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source

8. “The pursuit for consensus is at times criticized for generating inertia, but the merited prize of unity is strength and credibility. Although there are no quick fixes to complex problems, the interlinked nature of threats to international peace and security demand that the Security Council demonstrate unity as well as urgency in responding to situations of potential or actual conflict. Just as conflicts are caused, in many cases, by poverty, so also poverty and social and economic exclusion increase the risk of violent conflict. The post-conflict strategies that the Council pursues must seek to destroy the vicious circle of poverty, conflict and underdevelopment. There are successful examples of which the Council can be proud, such as those in Angola and Mozambique.”

   2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source

9. “The manner in which conflicts are addressed is a critical component of conflict management: the process is as important as the outcome. After the Naivasha peace process gave way to the north-south peace agreement, there was huge anticipation of action in relation to the peacekeeping mission in southern Sudan. The complexities presented by the situation in Darfur posed a serious challenge to the Council's effectiveness. They also illustrated that, when the Council fails to respond in a timely manner to an evolving political and humanitarian tragedy, it risks being perceived as indecisive and ineffective. We are too conscious that, when the Council lacks effectiveness, it loses its credibility. It is also true that the working methods of the Council are characterized by dialogue, mutual respect and a search for consensus.”

   2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source

10. “The recommendation of the High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change for a peacebuilding commission, endorsed by the Secretary-General, ought to be advanced for quick adoption and implementation. It needs to be made clear that, as Africans, we recognize that the primary responsibility for peacebuilding and conflict prevention rests with us. It is in that sense that, even in the midst of war and strife, there is also a new era of peace and stability through which Africa and its leadership have forged a common vision and a shared commitment, as exemplified in the African Union and the New Partnership for Africa's Development. But, if Africa is to be successful, the international community, the United Nations and especially the Security Council must remain important partners for peace and development.”

    2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source

11. “Greater focus is also needed on longer-term efforts to assist countries such as Guinea-Bissau in enhancing durable structures conducive to peace and democratic stability. There is evidence which suggests that a country emerging from conflict is most at risk of returning to violent instability in the first four years after the signing of a peace agreement. A great number of peace processes in Africa are at or near that point. That suggests that the Council must be willing to seriously look into how it can help Africa and the countries that are going through delicate transformation processes to avoid falling back into chaos and anarchy after considerable investment.”

    2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source

12. “The Council's engagement with African issues under your presidency, Sir, continues to demonstrate the significance of conflict prevention in conflict management, which includes a number of wide-ranging factors such as development, democratization, early- warning systems, institutional capacity-building in the areas of human rights and the rule of law, and assisting regional organizations in mediation efforts. Effective prevention requires the system-wide involvement of the United Nations under the leadership of the Secretary-General, in collaboration with multilateral and bilateral actors. Moreover, experience in conflict management shows that the Council can no longer concentrate only on the effectiveness of preventive-diplomacy missions and of peacekeeping operations.”

    2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source

13. “The United Republic of Tanzania commends the Brazilian presidency of the Security Council for what is a most welcome and timely initiative of examining the work of the Council in Africa. During a month in which the Council has spent a significant proportion of its time on African issues covering 10 countries, it is only pertinent and healthy that the Council conduct this evaluation. The transparent manner in which the assessment is being undertaken will surely enrich the work of the Council in its efforts to promote peace and security in Africa. This is a very useful precedent for the future.”

    2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source

14. “Thirdly, the new transitional Government in the Sudan should not be subjected to a sanctions regime less than three months from now. It should be given a chance to start in a positive atmosphere and an unfettered environment. The Council should consider reviewing these measures as soon as the new Government is in place. These measures should not in any way prejudice assistance to the Government of the Sudan for reconstruction at the forthcoming donors conference to be held in Oslo next month. We appeal to all the parties in the Sudan to respond to the concerns of this Council and the international community with regard to the situation in the Sudan by making a bold and decisive move towards peace in Darfur before the measures adopted here today become effective.”

    2005-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5153 (2005) · source

15. “We hope that following the recent joint assessment mission of the African Union, the United Nations and the European Union, the bottlenecks with regard to more rapid deployment will be overcome, so as to enable the African Union to deploy additional troops expeditiously. The increased numbers will make the ceasefire more durable so as to permit the political and diplomatic initiative to revive the stalled peace process negotiations in Abuja. It should be noted that the Sudanese Government must remain able to provide the required cooperation and support to the African Union mission in Darfur. We hope that it will be possible for the peace process to begin before the measures outlined in today's resolution become operational.”

    2005-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5153 (2005) · source

16. “First, through the Naivasha peace process and the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed on 9 January 2005, the current Government of the Sudan is committed to and capable of pursuing a peaceful solution to the Darfur crisis. The installation of a new Government in two months' time in Khartoum, born of the north-south peace process, will bring added commitment and experience to the search for a peaceful settlement in Darfur. Secondly, the African Union Mission is on the ground in the Sudan to monitor and supervise the ceasefire and, by its presence, to provide security to civilians. It has proved to be very effective on both counts where it is deployed.”

    2005-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5153 (2005) · source

17. “Tanzania regrets that the situation in Darfur compelled us to adopt today's resolution, after months of waiting for the Abuja peace process to resume. To date, the peace process remains stalled, and there is no significant improvement on the ground with regard to the humanitarian situation. The N'djamena Ceasefire Agreement is, at best, fragile. We have reason to believe that, if there had been more time to consider the draft resolution, we would have found more accommodating and consensual language to take into account a number of realities in the Sudan in general, and in Darfur in particular. Those realities include the following.”

    2005-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5153 (2005) · source

18. “My delegation strongly supports the Secretary-General's request that the Council approve the additional military, civilian police and civilian resources proposed in the third progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI). We also support the recommendation that the mandate of UNOCI be extended for another 12-month period, until 4 April 2006.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

19. “One of the biggest challenges with respect to supporting President Mbeki's initiative is to come up with appropriate incentives to sustain the current peaceful political atmosphere of compromise and to move towards a situation in which all parties have a shared stake in a new political dispensation. The Security Council should work with President Mbeki to identify and apply the appropriate mix of incentives and other measures in the context of previous Security Council resolutions. In conclusion, it should be emphasized that the political initiatives we are welcoming and commending cannot move very far if the security situation in Cote d'Ivoire does not improve.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

20. “More specifically, we are here to consider how to break the impasse in the legislative programme; the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme; the redeployment of Government administration across the country; and the conduct of free and fair elections based on benchmarks previously agreed. President Mbeki's proposals are innovative and will be useful in creating an atmosphere conducive to a breakthrough. We should give him all the support and cooperation he needs. We look forward to a successful outcome to the meeting planned to take place in South Africa early next month.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

21. “They cannot renege on agreements, they have to honour commitments and they ought to respect the Constitution. President Mbeki's initiative on behalf of the African Union provides yet another opportunity for reflection by the parties concerned, and lends momentum to the parties to the conflict to go the extra mile needed to pursue a peaceful settlement. President Mbeki's initiative enjoys the support of all political forces in Cote d'Ivoire. That is the way it appears. It also enjoys the support of the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union and the United Nations. We are here to deliberate on President Mbeki's initiative on how to restore mutual trust among the parties and move the peace process forward.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

22. “It is the responsibility of all who are interested in seeing an end to the crisis to make sure that President Mbeki's initiative succeeds. It is above all the responsibility of the protagonists in the Ivorian crisis to guarantee the success of President Mbeki's peace efforts. As the report of the Secretary-General (S/2005/186) points out, the international community cannot replace or substitute the political will of the Ivorian leadership and people to move the peace process forward, facilitated by the various peace frameworks already on the table and with the support of the Council. Indeed, Ivorian leaders bear full responsibility for finding a way out of the current crisis and making the hard decisions and visionary compromises that are urgently required.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

23. “Concrete peace proposals were negotiated that led to the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement, which was revisited and reaffirmed in Accra. The response of the United Nations to the Ivorian crisis was equally swift, starting with its resolution 1464 (2003) of 4 February 2003, which firmly supported the implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement. The Security Council has consistently remained seized of the Ivorian crisis. The ceasefire agreement of 3 May 2003 has remained shaky. That was clearly demonstrated by the events of 28 February 2004 and by the November 2004 crisis, when the situation took a dramatic turn for the worse. Neither the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement nor the Accra III Agreement has been fully implemented. It is against that worrisome background that President Mbeki's initiative must be seen and appreciated.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

24. “I thank Mr. Alan Doss for presenting the latest report of the Secretary-General. My delegation also welcomes and appreciates the presence of Minister Aziz Pahad, the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of South Africa, to brief the Council on President Mbeki's mediation in Cote d'Ivoire on behalf of the African Union (AU). It is more than two years now since the eruption of the conflict in Cote d'Ivoire, in September 2002. One should appreciate the speed with which the international community responded to the conflict. The West African subregion, through its regional organization - the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) - promptly deployed a peacekeeping force with the full political backing of the African Union.”

    2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source

25. “What is essential now is to ensure that the prosecution of individuals accused of war crimes and organized crime is carried out and that the rule of law is upheld. We take this opportunity to encourage Bosnia and Herzegovina and all parties concerned to continue cooperating fully with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Finally, we wish to urge Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the Office of the High Representative and the EU Force, to continue to monitor weapons smuggling and to apprehend all war criminals to ensure that the stability achieved is durable and sustainable.”

    2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source

26. “Experiences like that of Bosnia and Herzegovina raise our hopes that a refugee presence in a host country is, after all, a temporary situation, and that countries of origin have ultimately to take responsibility for the return of their citizens. We pay tribute to the Office of the High Representative, the EU and all others that in one way or another have contributed to the return of refugees to Bosnia and Herzegovina in safety and dignity. On war crimes, we welcome the positive development reported this morning by Lord Ashdown on forthcoming cooperation by Republika Srpska in apprehending suspects and handing them over to the Hague Tribunal. The establishment of the War Crimes Chamber within the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the appointment of judges and prosecutors constitute a very significant step.”

    2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source

27. “We are pleased to note that, with the assistance of the Office of the High Representative, patterns of mismanagement, incompetence and political manipulation in public companies have been reversed by amending legislation and applying general reforms of the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thirdly, as regards the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, Tanzania is very encouraged by the return of the one-millionth refugee in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which took place during the High Representative's reporting period. We note the encouraging progress made by the authorities in the implementation of property law to permit the return of refugees and a smooth reintegration of returnees. My country, as members are aware, has over the years provided shelter to hundreds of thousands of refugees from neighbouring countries.”

    2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source

28. “First, with regard to the transition from NATO to the European Union (EU), we commend the smooth and successful handover from a NATO-led to an EU-led peacekeeping force in December 2004. We also commend the European Union for the comprehensive approach and assistance programme that it has put in place for the country. Now is the opportune time for Bosnia and Herzegovina to work for progress, stabilization of the country and a peaceful and viable multinational society as it prepares for entry and integration into the European Union. Turning to the economy, we welcome the positive developments in the reform of the economy. Durable peace can be achieved in a post-conflict situation only if it is accompanied by progress in the economic sector.”

    2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source

29. “We thank Lord Paddy Ashdown, High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his detailed report on the progress achieved in the implementation of the Peace Agreement during the period between July and December 2004. We also thank His Excellency Mr. Barisa Colak, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his detailed statement on the situation in that country. We commend the success registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina since the Dayton Peace Agreement and the London Peace Implementation Conference of 1995. The report is divided into several parts, but I will limit my comments to only four of them.”

    2005-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5147 (2005) · source

30. “The adjustment of the residual UNMISET presence for another 12 months after May this year will then be made accordingly as part of the exit strategy. In conclusion, we should acknowledge, and take pride in, the fact that the successes recorded by Timor- Leste thus far are synonymous with the successes of the United Nations and the international community as whole. The opposite would be true if Timor-Leste were to slide back for lack of assistance at this critical juncture.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

31. “The security and management of the Tactical Coordination Line at the border requires a political and legal framework, of which the authorities in the two countries are very much aware. They should be encouraged in those constructive initiatives. On the ground, progress in training the Border Police Unit is satisfactory, but it requires more expertise. The enhancement of the work of the Timorese defence forces, including the required liaison services, should continue beyond 2005, as specified in the Secretary- General's report. Timor-Leste will continue to require multilateral and bilateral international assistance in other areas of public administration and in the development role in general. The pledges that have been made in those areas need to be implemented.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

32. “Developing specialized competencies and skills, such as through training of competent judges and forensic experts, will obviously take longer than the requested extended duration of UNMISET. It will also require longer-term advisers. We note with interest the measures taken at the highest level by both Timor-Leste and Indonesia to fight impunity in relation to the serious crimes committed in 1999, in accordance with resolution 1573 (2004). The establishment of the Truth and Friendship Commission is a positive development in that direction. We hope that the judicial processes in both Dili and Jakarta, established in connection with the serious crimes committed in 1999, will work closely with the Secretary-General's newly established commission of experts.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

33. “It has also requested the support of several heads of State and Government, including members of the Council, to continue the presence of UNMISET for one more year, to 20 May 2006. The Secretary-General's recommendation for a scaled-down structure in response to needs, and for the sake of continuity, is a reasonable, appropriate investment in the stability of Timor-Leste. The maintenance of law and order and justice is the cornerstone of a convulsing fractured society determined to live in peace with itself and its neighbour, Indonesia. The judiciary and the police are vital State organs whose future must be firmly anchored in sustainable professional expertise and operational capacities.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

34. “The report of the Secretary-General provides useful benchmarks for assessing the performance of the mandate of UNMISET as it implements resolution 1573 (2004). In the short period since independence, the Government and people of Timor-Leste have scored all-round positive achievements, in partnership with the United Nations Mission of Support and other multilateral and bilateral partners. Nonetheless, as the UNMISET mandate expires, on 20 May 2005, there remains business in critical areas that must be finished to permit a seamless take-off to institutionalized self- sufficiency in Timor-Leste. The key areas identified by the working groups as yet to be consolidated deserve particular attention from the Council. The top leadership of Timor-Leste has confirmed its need for support.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

35. “The reported security incidents appear routine and characteristic of the formative stages of nationhood for a country emerging from violent conflict. Timor-Leste is making steady and sure progress towards democracy, as demonstrated by the successful and popularly backed local elections in the districts of Bobonaro and Oecussi. Those elections will serve as an example for the coming elections in other districts that are scheduled for later this year. The National Parliament has embarked upon a serious agenda of enacting vital pieces of legislation that define, and lay the foundation for, systems of political accountability, the rule of law, justice, respect for human rights and a modern public administration.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

36. “We extend our condolences to the Government of Bangladesh and the families of the peacekeepers who were killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week. That tragic development should receive due attention from the Council. We welcome the presence in the Council this morning of Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. I should also thank Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary General for Timor-Leste, for presenting the progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission of Support in Timor-Leste (UNMISET). The overarching message of the report is the prevailing calm and stability in Timor-Leste.”

    2005-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5132 (2005) · source

37. “The aspirations of the people of West Africa to live in peace, security and prosperity deserve our full support. The Security Council must leave no doubt that they have its support. Tanzania fully subscribes to the draft presidential statement presented to the Council by Benin.”

    2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source

38. “Development policies must seek to shape conditions in the region that foster growth in terms of constitutional structures, functioning State institutions and the emergence of the rule of law. The advanced regional institutions which ECOWAS has evolved so far offer a convenient policy framework and programmes for development partners to contribute to national development and regional integration. The Millennium Development Goals stress that good governance is one of the critical factors in promoting stability and thus in fighting poverty and insecurity. Conflicts are unlikely to occur when people are satisfied with their governance structures. We note with great interest the measures which are being taken at the national and regional levels in West Africa to institutionalize democracy, the rule of law and good governance at all levels.”

    2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source

39. “In that regard, we commend the role of the United Nations Office for West Africa and call for more sustained efforts, including continued contributions, to improve the capacity of the Economic Community of West African States in the area of crisis management and to address the problem of youth unemployment as a factor of instability in the subregion, in collaboration with civil society organizations. In many respects, many of the cross-border problems facing West Africa - and, indeed, Africa as a whole - are also related to issues pertaining to approaches to development. There are practical contributions that a focus on development can offer in addressing those phenomena.”

    2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source

40. “At the same time, in countries such as Liberia and Sierra Leone, where refugees are ready to return, they should be helped to integrate and to participate in post-conflict peacebuilding. Tanzania notes the encouraging steps that the members of the Mano River Union have taken to set up effective mechanisms for consultation and control, notably on ways to deal with mercenaries. We welcome further efforts to determine practical ways to promote the building of confidence, peace and stability in the subregion in line with the Security Council's call on the Mano River States to resume dialogue.”

    2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source

41. “The report highlights the pressing need to harmonize disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes, with specific reference to programmes for women and children. In a region whose borders have historically been porous and are now becoming increasingly open as a result of the process of integration, no single country can overcome that challenge. The United Nations - and, indeed, the international community as a whole - must facilitate and support that process. In a zone where combatants continuously circulate across borders and where there is a constant flux of refugees and returnees, it is only through an effective regional approach to DDR that we can we hope to contain the negative region-wide effects that are likely to result from the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.”

    2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source

42. “Progress towards sustainable peace in the region remains critical. Achievements in Liberia, where it all started, as well as in Sierra Leone, offer us great hope. But the situation in the Cote d'Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau and the recent events in Togo are a source of continuing concern. The efforts by the United Nations Office for West Africa, subregional organizations, United Nations entities and civil society organizations need to be commended and supported. West Africa has demonstrated remarkable leadership in Africa in the areas of conflict resolution and the maintenance of regional peace and security. In recognition of that, it needs the support of the international community if it is to overcome the challenges it continues to face.”

    2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source

43. “That movement away from conflict areas also risks inciting upheavals in other areas or exacerbating existing or simmering conflicts. In the United Republic of Tanzania we know too well that exiles and refugees sometimes seek to become active in conflicts in the areas to which they have been displaced and to influence political events at home. Sometimes they turn the violence they have witnessed or perpetrated on the people and country that have provided them with succour and sanctuary. Those negative and destructive dynamics need to be contained and reversed. West Africa has experienced that cycle of violence and its attendant instability. It is in that sense that the mixed picture of the situation in West Africa presented by the Secretary- General cannot be too comforting.”

    2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source

44. “It is in that context that we have a platform to discuss a regional approach to cross- border issues and problems in West Africa, which should be encouraged and replicated in other parts of Africa. The internal conflict in Liberia, which began in December 1989, triggered a chain of events in other parts of the subregion. For it is true that internal conflicts - whether involving various ethnic, religious or political groupings within one country or cross- border national clashes across borders - have contributed to a growing number of civilians being caught up in fighting and have pushed many internally displaced persons into unsafe areas or forced them to flee their own countries to neighbouring countries in search of safety.”

    2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source

45. “The United Republic of Tanzania welcomes the progress report of the Secretary-General on ways to combat subregional and cross-border problems in West Africa (S/2005/86). That ongoing effort makes it clear that the challenges facing West Africa are not unique to that region. We must all therefore have a greater interest in finding practical and sustainable solutions to the perils that afflict the African continent. The West African subregion is a geographical entity that has reached a significant high level of integration in Africa, with a common purpose and shared concerns. The subregion's community of nations offers a framework for subregional cooperation and a reference point for the African Union and the rest of the international community, including the United Nations, to work with.”

    2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source

46. “Lastly, we recognize that the President of Serbia, Boris Tadic, paid a visit to Kosovo last week - the first visit by a President of Serbia since the inception of UNMIK in June 1999. We welcome such visits and hope they will serve to build confidence among the people of Kosovo. We hope that Belgrade will continue to be more forthcoming and supportive in the ongoing efforts to build bridges between the majority and minority communities in Kosovo and to enhance mutual trust and accommodation. We commend the assistance of the UNMIK police to the Kosovo Police that helped in making the Visit successful.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

47. “We note that the security situation has remained stable and that the safety of minorities has improved slightly. None of us can rest until all the people in Kosovo are secure and at peace with themselves. That freedom of movement has remained delicate is a source of concern that requires urgent attention. Kosovo Serbs who consider themselves at risk need to be reassured of their freedom. Efforts directed at infrastructure development, humanitarian assistance, the reconstruction of buildings, the supply of reliable electricity and the strengthening of monetary institutions are crucial in addressing Kosovo's economic difficulties. We urge efforts by all, including international partners, donors and relevant agencies, to enhance the assistance that Kosovo and its people need for their future.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

48. “At the communal level, more deliberate initiatives are required to promote incremental measures for more inter-communal trust, interaction and accommodation. The progress made in the area of local Government reform is commendable and needs support so as to increase the pace of the devolution of authority at the local level. Local communities need to be encouraged to make full use of this opportunity to enrich their cultural identities and aspirations while overcoming politically motivated ethnic divisions. We encourage the measures, albeit still limited, that have been taken in promoting gender equality, including the filling of obvious gender gaps and the revisiting of legal issues, together with the development of an action plan for gender equality.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

49. “We welcome the positive commitment of Kosovo's opposition parties to playing a more constructive role and to respecting the Constitutional Framework. The implementation of the standards remains key for Kosovo. Thus, new mechanisms and structures need to be put in place for specific actions with the potential for providing positive results. The standards are important, as they address a multiplicity of concerns that are legitimate, fair and necessary. There is no alternative to the standards and they should not be renegotiated. We urge greater efforts to be made to obtain the cooperation of the Kosovo Serb community with the Provisional Institutions, since that remains a major hurdle to constructing the necessary institutions of governance under the Constitutional Framework.”

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50. “We are encouraged by progress made by the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government in the implementation of the standards for Kosovo. We note with concern, however, that, although work on the standards has intensified, progress in many areas has been slow and that none of the set eight standards has been completely fulfilled. It is absolutely essential that the political leadership in Belgrade and Pristina do more work and engage in serious dialogue towards the full implementation of the standards. It is encouraging to note that there are internally self-generated signs of political maturity in elections and Government formation based on democratic principles. That must be welcomed, strengthened and consolidated.”

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