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Mahiga

lines on the record: 580
first: 2003-10-29
most recent: 2017-03-31
sittings or episodes: 77
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“Let me congratulate you belatedly, on the last day of your presidency, Sir, on your outstanding stewardship of the Security Council during the month of August, a month beset by many difficult and challenging issues on the Council's agenda. The United Republic of Tanzania welcomes and supports resolution 1706 (2006) for three main reasons. First, Tanzania has always believed and maintained that the political, security and humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of the Sudan is the concern and responsibility not only of the Sudan and of Africa but also of the international community as a whole, because of its profound ramifications with respect to international peace and security in the region of Africa. The Security Council should thus be actively seized of the search for a peaceful solution.”
2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source
“We are also encouraged by the prompt diplomatic efforts being taken by Arab countries such as Egypt to find a negotiated solution to the conflict. Finally, we would like to stress that the cessation of hostilities as a prerequisite for political negotiations is the key to bringing about a durable solution to the crisis.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“The parties should be encouraged to abstain from acts that constitute a violation of international law, international humanitarian law or relevant Security Council resolutions. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon must be respected in the context of a comprehensive solution to the Middle East problem. We are concerned that the cycle of violence in the region does not seem to be abating and is causing misery to ordinary civilians. We appeal to leaders in the region and to the wider international community to take immediate, concerted action to resolve the conflict. In this regard, we commend the speedy action of the Secretary-General in sending envoys to the troubled region to defuse the situation and chart a solution to the ongoing crisis.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“The chances for their release are much greater through negotiations than through the use of excessive force. We urge the parties to exercise maximum restraint and to stop the hostilities so as to allow mediation efforts to resolve the crisis. This is urgent; there is a similar situation in the Gaza Strip that remains unresolved, despite the extensive use of force there. The current security situation demonstrates once again the urgency of the call for the Lebanese Government to extend its control over all of its territory and prevent attacks across the Blue Line. Over the past 12 months, Lebanon has gone through one political crisis after another. This latest development renders the situation more volatile. There is a need for decisive international action to help Lebanon stabilize itself.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“Israeli forces have targeted bridges, fired at Beirut's airport, setting fuel tanks on fire, and struck the main Beirut- Damascus road. Israel is continuing to strike Lebanon by land, sea and air, and has imposed an air and naval blockade aimed, with devastating consequences, at civilian life which is having a destabilizing impact on the entire region. On the other hand, Hizbollah has fired volleys of rockets targeting population centres in northern Israel, including Nahariya and the port city of Haifa, which represents a major and unprecedented escalation of the crisis across the Blue Line. The situation is definitely spiralling out of control and we risk losing sight of the issues at stake as a result of the kidnapping of the two soldiers in an already volatile situation.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“We thank Mr. Guehenno and Mr. Gambari for their update briefings on the crisis between Israel and Lebanon. We, like other delegations, are alarmed by the sudden and escalating fighting across the Blue Line involving Hizbollah and the Israel Defense Forces, which is spreading to other parts of Lebanon. We condemn the attacks sparked by Hizbollah across the Blue Line and the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers on 12 July. That was a blatant breach of Security Council resolutions and a violation of the line separating the two countries. We deplore the deaths of and injuries to civilians, which are continuing, and call for a halt to the extensive destruction of property and infrastructure in Lebanon. We are gravely concerned by the intensity of the fighting and the disproportionate use of force.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“This understanding is important in determining the credibility and effectiveness of sanctions. Based on this perception, discussion of a systemic and standardized approach to, and procedures for, listing and delisting becomes essential. In conclusion, we welcome the ongoing efforts directed towards addressing the difficulties Member States are facing in implementing United Nations sanctions regimes. It is important to strike a balance between enhancing the efficiency of sanctions against targeted individuals and respect for the rule of law and the human rights of the individuals concerned.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“They have become an indispensable instrument in the Council's effort towards addressing the most rampant violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in conflict situations and beyond. However, by their very nature, sanctions, whatever form they take, are punitive. In their application, we should never lose sight of their intended primary objective, that is, to elicit compliance and cooperation from the parties in ending conflicts, and not simply to punish the targets. Sanctions should be applied in order to exert pressure on those parties which fail to cooperate in peace efforts or to prevent human rights violations, war crimes, crimes against humanity and violations of international law. Understood and applied in that way, sanctions regimes should be temporary rather than permanent in nature.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“We strongly believe that it will play a pivotal role in establishing judicial systems, the rule of law, reconciliation and the institutionalization of human rights in post-conflict situations as part of good governance. It is on the basis of that conviction that we support the establishment of a rule of law assistance unit in the Secretariat. We believe that following its establishment, the unit will be able to work hard, and hand in hand with the Peacebuilding Commission, to ensure that the rule of law prevails in post-conflict situations, and that it will play a significant role in preventing conflict as well. Progressively, sanctions have become one of the major policy tools of the Security Council.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“In that context, we recognize and underline the role of the International Court of Justice in complementing the role of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security. The United Republic of Tanzania attaches great importance to the responsibility of States in ending impunity and prosecuting those responsible for war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity and serious violations of international humanitarian law. In that respect, we would like to reaffirm our commitment to and support of the International Criminal Court and the principle that States and the international community as a whole have a responsibility to protect. In the same context, we applaud the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“The Council has been taking appropriate steps in accordance with the requirements of the relevant provisions of the Charter with respect to conflict and post-conflict situations. The focus has been on discharging its responsibilities on the issues of the rule of law, human rights, transitional justice and international humanitarian law. We commend, in particular, the efforts taken through peacekeeping missions to restore law and order in conflict and post- conflict situations. While appreciating the positive efforts that have been made so far, we are conscious of the remaining gaps in the implementation of the existing legal framework. In order to address those gaps, the Council must strengthen mechanisms for the protection of civilians in armed conflict and post- conflict situations.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“The establishment of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the Special Court for Sierra Leone and the International Criminal Court (ICC) are among the major innovations that have come about in recognition of the need to address international law. The challenge to the rule of law and international law posed by non-State actors can be daunting, but it is not impossible to deal with. The indictments issued by the ICC against non-State actors, such as the Lord's Resistance Army, demonstrate the growing determination of the international community to address international criminality and impunity.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“This forum provides us yet another opportunity to reflect and to engage in a constructive dialogue on how we apply the legal tools in our day-to-day responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. Working within the purview of international law, the Council has a legal obligation to contribute to the development and interpretation of international law. In that context, one cannot but appreciate the progressive evolution of numerous international legal mechanisms that have been instrumental in carrying out the Security Council's responsibilities.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“We thank you, Madam President, for organizing this debate to revisit the important issue of the rule of law. We also acknowledge the presence of your Minister for Foreign Affairs; this is the second time he has been with us, which demonstrates Denmark's principled position on the United Nations, and on the Security Council in particular. We also thank Judge Rosalyn Higgins, President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), for her seminal presentation this morning. Equally, we thank Mr. Nicolas Michel, Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, for his contextual presentation for this debate. Under the Charter, the Security Council has a major role to play in implementing international law with regard to the peaceful resolution of disputes and the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“My delegation wishes to recognize the important role and contribution of all the different players in Kosovo, including United Nations agencies and the European Union. I wish to express to Mr. Saren Jessen-Petersen our profound gratitude and appreciation for his tenacious work in Kosovo, in one of the most challenging post-conflict situations in recent years. He has brought to the challenge tremendous humanitarian and political experience, which we believe will contribute positively to the future of Kosovo. We wish him all the best in his future engagements.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“We are encouraged to note that regional integration has improved and that progress has been registered in the decentralization process despite the lack of participation by Kosovo Serbs. We are also pleased to note that the security situation has remained stable, albeit fragile. We commend UNMIK and KFOR for their even-handed determination to enhance security to support and shepherd the political process leading to a determination of Kosovo's future status. We also welcome the efforts of UNMIK and other international partners in assisting Kosovo in the decentralization process and in other reforms, including in the police and the judiciary. We support UNMIK's restructuring to reflect the changing phases of Kosovo's political process and a possible international civilian presence in the future.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“My delegation would like to express its solidarity with refugees and to commend all humanitarian organizations such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for protecting, assisting and finding durable solutions to the problems of refugees the world over. In that regard, we are concerned at the low number of refugees returning to Kosovo. We call for the creation of a conducive climate that will encourage refugees and internally displaced persons wishing to return to Kosovo to do so and that will ensure for them conditions of safety and dignity. Similarly, efforts should be geared towards improving the living conditions of, and providing opportunities for, the Serb community in Kosovo.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“Tanzania believes that for Kosovo to become a truly multi-ethnic and democratic society, all ethnic groups must be represented in all spheres of political life, including in future status talks. We therefore urge the Kosovo Serbs to fully cooperate and to participate not only in these talks but also in other Provisional Institutions. We share the Secretary-General's view that the leaders and the people of Kosovo also should increase their outreach efforts with respect to minority groups so as to promote confidence across ethnic lines and start engaging in reconciliation. Madam President, let me thank you warmly for having reminded us that today is World Refugee Day.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“We congratulate the new leadership of Kosovo and commend the democratic process through which they were elected. That is a demonstration of the political maturity that will continue to be required in the progress towards a comprehensive settlement of Kosovo's future status. When we discussed the issue of Kosovo in February this year (see S/PV.5373), we noted that progress had been made in the preparations for the talks on the future status of Kosovo. We were pleased to note that four rounds of direct talks among the parties have since been held in Vienna. However, we regret that the absence of Kosovo Serbs in these talks has continued to be highly conspicuous. The Secretary- General's report cites several other areas where the participation of Kosovo Serbs is lacking or has remained marginal.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“My delegation acknowledges the presence of the Prime Minister of Kosovo in the Council Chamber this morning. My delegation is also grateful to Mr. Soren Jessen-Petersen, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his informative briefing. We pay tribute to him and to the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for their commitment and dedication in assisting Kosovo in the implementation of the standards and for their support for Mr. Martti Ahtisaari, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, in the talks on future status. My delegation also recognizes the presence of Ms. Sanda Raskovic-Ivic, President of the Coordination Centre of the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo and Metohija, and thanks her for her insightful statement.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“We were gratified by the great confidence shown in the Security Council and by the fact that the support that the Security Council is receiving from neighbouring countries is bringing about a unique opportunity for a peaceful transition and the stabilization of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. To sum up, I would say that this mission, covering several countries in a very few days, did 10 indeed advance our objectives, and the challenge before us would be to catalyse bilateral diplomatic initiatives in connection with the United Nations and the African Union, to see how the Abuja peace process can be moved forward and also to ensure that the transition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo goes according to schedule.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“There is still a lot to be desired, especially in the management and governance of the military establishment, particularly the payment of salaries, but this was eloquently brought to the attention of the authorities, and it will continue to be an issue on the agenda well beyond the election period. We had fruitful discussions with international monetary institutions, in particular the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, on issues of governance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The issue is on the agenda, but we are dealing with a deeply entrenched culture of non-transparency and opaque administration. In our discussions, we were confident that, after the elections, these issues would continue to be addressed.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“The presence of the 17,000-strong force of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), a European force and the African Union's panel of wise men will be powerful factors in maintaining stability during the elections and during the interim period between the first and second rounds of elections. There are still concerns about the professionalism and the competence of the newly integrated brigades of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but we were encouraged by the firm commitment of a number of countries and partners in the international community to build a viable national army.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“President Deby expressed his intention to register his concerns with the Security Council in writing. This is going to be a difficult issue in an already complicated environment, which the Council must continue to follow. Ambassador de La Sabliere took us to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This case is probably one of the most difficult United Nations operations, but could also turn out to be one of the most successful. The parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are united on the date of 30 June for the elections. There are concerns about campaigning and access to the media for small parties, but there was almost unanimous agreement that there should be adequate consultations in the next few weeks before the elections so that the issues of access and intimidation are appropriately addressed.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“It should be noted that that can come about only if the United Nations is allowed to participate in the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement. The second challenge is related to the civilian and humanitarian character of the camps. It was scarcely 15 years ago that the Security Council faced a similar situation in the Great Lakes region. Although the situation has not reached that level of insecurity, reports of recruitment and of frequent attacks from across the border make a strong case for serious consideration of how to strengthen the civilian and humanitarian character of these refugee camps in a very volatile situation. President Deby himself has admitted that he is unable to provide the necessary security to the humanitarian staff and the refugees in the camps. Third is the tension developing between Chad and the Sudan.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“We hope that there will be positive outcomes from the assessment mission and that President Konare's visit to Khartoum before the summit in Banjul will push the Sudanese forward and convince them of the need for a greater United Nations presence. As Ambassador de La Sabliere pointed out, our visit to Darfur and across to Chad was important in three main respects. The first is the presence of Darfur refugees in Chad, whose loyalty is reflected in the kind of leadership that was participating in Abuja. In the camps that we visited, we saw the contradictory position of demonstrating against the Abuja process and the Abuja Peace Agreement because of the compensation component - which was lacking - and, at the same time, demanding a United Nations presence in Darfur.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“We were also encouraged by the African Union not only to continue working on the political and operational aspects in the partnership with the United Nations Security Council, but also with regard to the need to stabilize hard-won peace and peacekeeping initiatives and especially the role of the Peacebuilding Commission in subsequent cases in various parts of the continent. As Ambassador Jones Parry pointed out, the issue of Somalia was drawn to our attention as fighting was raging in Mogadishu and beyond. At this stage, the hope for moving the Abuja peace process forward resides with the African Union.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“We had the first meeting ever between the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. That offers an opportunity for continued partnership between the two organs of the organizations under Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter. Secondly, the African Union has gone well beyond endorsing in principle the transition from AMIS to the United Nations; it is actually urging a more expeditious United Nations deployment. President Konare has even written to NATO to ask for logistical support to strengthen the African Union forces in Darfur without actual ground deployment of NATO, only as an intermediary step while waiting for an expeditious transition to the United Nations peacekeeping force.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“When we were in Juba, we were told that a delegation of the LRA was there and that a delegation from Uganda was being awaited for negotiations under the auspices of the government of southern Sudan. We were curious, wanting to know the status of the five indicted leaders and whether they would be part of the negotiations. The leadership was careful to make a distinction between negotiations for peace with the LRA and the culpability of the five indicted leaders. Although we were unable to obtain definite positions on what would happen, they agreed in principle on the need to apprehend the indictees and to hand them over to the International Criminal Court. Ambassador Jones Parry has outlined our visit to Addis Ababa in great detail. Let me emphasize the following.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“The Sudan is a unique case under the Agreement, because it is going to retain three armies: the armed forces of the Sudan, the remnants of the Sudan Liberation Army and the integrated army. I should add that in addition to those three recognized armies, there are still militias in the South whose status remains controversial and needs to be defined if the Comprehensive Peace Agreement is to be stabilized. Among the militias that are creating concern is the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Although it has crossed borders to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, it has only made the problem regional and has in no way helped the people of southern Sudan. We continued to receive reports of civilian atrocities, which are of great concern to the government and the people of southern Sudan.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“That is not because of the problems associated with the United Nations, but because of the internal constraints within the Sudanese Government and the southern Sudanese government. Nonetheless, I should highlight the following areas, which are of critical importance in sustaining the viability of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. The first area is the need for expeditious demarcation of the boundaries that define the south. The second is the speedy negotiation and resolution of the controversial status of Abie, where oil resources are the centre of the controversy. The third is the clear demobilization and redeployment of forces, as set out in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“In the days to come, it will be necessary for the Security Council to ensure the continuing implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in the south. That is of paramount importance, because as we succeed in deploying and in working with the Sudanese Government and the southern Sudanese government, we are creating an atmosphere of confidence and mutual trust between the Security Council and the United Nations on the one hand, and the authorities in Khartoum and Juba on the other. The implementation of the Abuja Peace Agreement will very much depend on the success of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in the south. It should also be taken into account that the implementation of the Agreement is very much behind schedule.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“The operational necessities of the assessment team will demonstrate the necessity of an additional United Nations presence. The African Union should be making the case for a more robust mandate and predictable funding and the political case for partnership through the Security Council. The operational success of AMIS, with implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement, would create incremental confidence in the United Nations presence in the Sudan. The planned visit of President Konare after the assessment mission and before the African Union summit should be used to push further the case for international burden-sharing in implementing the Darfur Peace Agreement. The same message should come out of the Banjul summit.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“The invocation of Chapter VII is not against the Government of the Sudan and its people, but is a necessary reserve option to implement the Darfur Peace Agreement, especially in the disarmament of entities like the Janjaweed and rebel groups, to ensure the protection of civilians and to maintain unimpeded humanitarian access. We should continue to explain and justify Chapter VII beyond the need to maintain credibility before the international community. The Government of the Sudan maintains that it cannot yield its obligation to disarm the Janjaweed under the Darfur Peace Agreement and should not be treated as a failed State. Given that atmosphere of suspicion, a number of steps should be taken. The talking and consultations at the diplomatic level should continue as the assessment mission continues.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“It provided an excuse for the Sudan Government to take a harder line on the proposed transition from the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) to a United Nations peacekeeping force in Darfur in implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement. There is open resistance to the transition, and negative perceptions have been created among the general public regarding the intentions of the Security Council. On the other hand, the Government of the Sudan needs the Darfur Peace Agreement, with a weak implementation mechanism in the form of AMIS, which, following its initial but limited success, is unable to undertake, alone, added responsibilities. The Security Council team conveyed to the Sudanese authorities - and tried to convince them - that transition from AMIS to a United Nations force is not an option, but an obligation.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“On behalf of the Council, I thank all of them. Overall, our mission advanced to new levels the objectives that we set ourselves in the places that we visited. Our challenge is to retain the initiative and accomplish the objectives within very tight time lines. The Sudan in general and Darfur in particular will remain the most difficult areas. The visit took place against the background of an uneasy relationship with the Security Council, as we adopted tougher resolutions to protect civilians, address impunity, facilitate humanitarian assistance in Darfur and push the peace negotiations in Abuja. The unanimous adoption, just before the mission took place, of resolution 1679 (2006), with its necessary but perhaps premature reference to Chapter VII, set a difficult stage for our mission.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“On behalf of my African colleagues in the Council and all the members who participated in the recent Council mission to Africa, I would like to thank our team leaders, Ambassador Jones Parry and Ambassador De La Sabliere, for their intrepid leadership during the mission. They were firm in conveying the Council's central objectives while extending the hand of partnership to our hosts. They kept the team focused and united, despite a gruelling timetable and the fact that we were dealing with politically sensitive issues. We should also like to thank the representatives of the Secretary-General and their teams in the field for the excellent preparations they made for our visit, as well as the Secretariat staff who accompanied us. The interpreters had to endure unusually long hours, while the security personnel left no detail to chance.”
2006-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5462 (2006) · source
“We finally wish to underscore once again the importance of continued international post-UNOTIL support for Timor-Leste for the reconstruction of the country. It must be emphasized again that a critical requirement for peacebuilding is the need for the continuing attention of the international community to a country in transition in areas defined by the country concerned. That is what Timor-Leste needs at this juncture. We should robustly support its modest requests.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“The Government ought to restore confidence among the civilian population in order to encourage it to return and help civilians to recover their property. It is in that regard that we consider that, apart from ensuring free, fair and credible post-independence national elections, the follow-on office will have to continue monitoring the still fragile security situation, as well as other ongoing activities, including training members of the police force, judges, prosecutors, human rights officials, civil society leaders and customs officials; conducting seminars and workshops for the media on account of their pivotal role in the development of the country as purveyors of information; facilitating meetings between Timorese and Indonesian community leaders to discuss issues of common interest, including security, economic and cultural concerns; raising awareness amongst the local population on the agreed border area, including the remaining segment of unresolved border, together with working on other cross-border issues, such as family meetings, cross-border market activities and illegal border crossings; and working on plans and strategies for a final smooth handover from the United Nations to a sustained development framework.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“The riots in Dili last week, which left five people dead, houses burned and other property destroyed, are a source of grave concern to us, as they came at a time when all of us had seen Timor-Leste as a success story and a model of transition from conflict to stability. It is regrettable that this potentially destabilizing incident should come at a time when the United Nations mission is coming to an end after five and half years of fruitful work. It illustrates the fragility of the security situation and the reforms of the security sector. It also confirms the need for continuing support, especially in the police and judicial sectors, as indicated in the Secretary-General's report. A backslide into violence would mar what has otherwise been a very successful process.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“The electoral needs of the country have to be known well in advance and, in that regard, we appreciate the fact that UNOTIL is already engaged in assessing Timor-Leste's requirements. Given the importance of the preparatory work for the electoral season, we fully support the establishment of a smaller Council-mandated United Nations office for 12 months beyond 20 May 2006 to handle the elections and address other unfinished business. The transparency of the electoral process and the credible manner in which the elections are conducted, with the maximum participation of the Timorese electorate, will directly impact on the legitimacy of the outcome. Equally, we urge the Government to make progress on pending issues related to human rights and transitional justice.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“As Timor-Leste prepares to confront the challenges ahead and to engage in the long-term development of the country, account needs to be taken of the reality that the country's institutions are young and fragile, requiring considerable support. Of particular concern to us are the forthcoming parliamentary and presidential elections in mid-2007, which will mark a significant step in the process of strengthening a delicate democracy and in the overall political growth of the country. The United Nations and other international actors need to assist Timor-Leste in all aspects of the conduct of the elections to ensure success. Special attention should be paid to the overall organizational aspect of the elections, especially the logistical element, which has so often disrupted and crippled elections elsewhere.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“We, too, welcome the presence in the Council of Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Democratic Republic of Timor- Leste. We also express our thanks to Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for presenting the Secretary-General's end-of- mandate report on the United Nations Office in Timor- Leste (UNOTIL). The United Republic of Tanzania has closely followed the impressive progress Timor-Leste has made in capacity- and institution-building and in the area of governance, and would wish to sincerely commend the people and its leadership for their perseverance and determination to succeed.”
2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source
“We welcome the commitment expressed by all the political leaders to bring constitutional changes aimed at streamlining the three-member presidency and Parliament in preparation for elections later this year. We urge the parliament to examine the plan when it comes before it. We also welcome the pledge made by the Prime Minister to introduce economic and social reforms, fight corruption and move the country closer towards European integration. Lastly, we commend the European Union Force and the European Union for their efforts and commitment to assist the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to overcome years of conflict in their country. We support the efforts of the High Representative to facilitate full ownership of political responsibilities by the Government and the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“On the decertified police officers, we urge expeditious consultations to be held by the various parties concerned in order to find a solution to that outstanding issue. We note with satisfaction that the European Union's foreign ministers have given their approval for talks on the stabilization and association agreement to begin. Bosnia and Herzegovina has come a long way since the 1995 Dayton Agreement. It is our hope that it will stay on course during the negotiations for membership in the European Union and the Euro- Atlantic structures. In the meantime, however, it is necessary that efforts be redoubled to capture the two most wanted war-crime indictees - Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic - and to hand them over to the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague to face charges.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“We, too, thank the High Representative, Mr. Schwarz- Schilling, for his briefing on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We welcome and thank the Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Adnan Terzic, for his latest report to the Council. My delegation is encouraged by the breakthrough that was achieved late last year when an agreement was reached to create a unified, multi-ethnic national police force to replace the separate forces operated by the various entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Along with the defence reforms and the broadcasting legislation, the restructuring of the police force was one of the prerequisites to the stabilization and association agreement negotiations with the European Union.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“Finally, we believe that the international peace plan - the road map - should be given a renewed chance in these changed circumstances.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source
“We are encouraged by the efforts of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Alvaro de Soto, who on 16 March met with members of the diplomatic Quartet in Brussels to discuss assistance to the Palestinian Authority. It is our view that the international community should continue to be fully involved, despite the difficult stage that the peace process has reached. Efforts should focus on impressing upon the parties that unilateral actions will not work and that negotiations provide the only credible alternative for a viable solution. It is also our view that blocking the flow of funds and resources to the Palestinians will only make matters worse and increase the suffering of many innocent people. Such actions must be discouraged.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source
“On its part, any new Kadima-led Government in Israel must also come to terms with the new realities and prepare to work with the Hamas-led Government as their new negotiating partner. They need to freeze settlement activity, stop barrier construction and end attacks on Palestinians. Hurried unilateral actions by Israel in trying to fix its borders will not bring about peace. We are deeply concerned over the recent upsurge in violence in the West Bank and Gaza. We call for the new leadership to exercise restraint and patience and take deliberate measures to reduce tensions in this area and restore calm. The parties should appreciate the delicate nature of the situation and seek to work closely together for a lasting solution to the challenges they face.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source
“The end of the electoral season should provide a possibility for focusing seriously on a better future for both Palestinians and Israelis, who have been living in violence, instability and fear for so many years and who are still desperately waiting for peace. It is our strong belief that the Hamas-led Government, which was sworn in yesterday, will be able to come to terms with the new realities of the region and decide once and for all to disarm, renounce violence, recognize Israel and sign up to past peace agreements as a sure way of removing a major hurdle in the peace process. Prime Minister Ismail Haniya should recognize the imperative of a two-State solution, where Israel and Palestine live side by side in peace and security.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source