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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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“I thank the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Kalomoh, for his briefing. At the outset, Mr. President, permit me to associate the United Republic of Tanzania with the statement to be made by the Permanent Representative of Malaysia, Ambassador Hamidon Ali, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Since the last briefing, much has happened in the Middle East. Key developments on the political front have been the formation and the swearing-in of a Hamas-led Government on the one hand, and on the other, the successful conduct of Israeli elections, won by Mr. Ehud Olmert's Kadima party. These developments are an important aspect of the political landscape, and it is important that both Israelis and the Palestinians in the region recognize this. We urge that these delicate moments of change be met patiently and calmly by both sides.”
2006-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5404 (2006) · source
“Instances of kidnapping have gone down tremendously since the election of Mr. Preval as President of Haiti. The integration of former soldiers should continue to receive due attention to address misguided discontent, which can again become a destabilizing factor. Finally, we thank the delegation of Argentina for the draft presidential statement, which we support.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source
“We must avoid the mistakes of the past, when international involvement was selective, ad hoc and short term. It is imperative, therefore, that the post- electoral mandate of MINUSTAH is re-defined to set the stage for coordinated peacebuilding in all the vital sectors. We look forward to the formation of a responsive Parliament, a committed Cabinet and a dedicated Prime Minister, a team that will put service to the people and their needs at the top of the list of priorities. They should start working immediately on national reconciliation, respect for human rights, enforcement of the rule of law, social and economic regeneration and constructive engagement with international partners. We are pleased to note that the security situation in Haiti is already showing signs of improvement.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source
“This latest international effort to give Haiti yet another fresh start must be a lessons-learned undertaking of past pitfalls and their underlying causes. The democratic elections should be the entry and starting point for comprehensive and irreversible change. The political, judicial and governance institutions must be revamped, while simultaneously addressing the chronic social and economic poverty of the Haitian people. The international community, including the United Nations, must have a long-term, coordinated commitment to Haiti. There must be a conscious effort to invest in the political stability, governance structures and social and economic infrastructure before we can expect private enterprise to be attracted to invest in Haiti.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source
“In the intervening period, it is necessary to maintain the momentum in the electoral process in terms of voters' interest, hopes and aspirations. We commend the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and its Head, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdes. We also commend the Haitian electoral board, the troop-contributing countries, Haiti's neighbours and all of its friends for their collective efforts to organize and supervise what turned out to be free, fair and credible elections. The successful experience of last month should augur well for the second round of elections next month. The cyclical political instability and natural calamities that have ravaged Haiti in the past few decades are inseparable from the poverty that is entrenched in that country.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source
“We thank the delegation of Argentina for organizing this public debate on Haiti, and we thank you, Honourable Minister, for presiding over this session. My delegation joins in welcoming the President-elect of Haiti, His Excellency Mr. Rene Preval, to the Security Council. We thank him for his profound address. We congratulate Mr. Preval on his electoral victory and commend the people of Haiti for expressing their democratic vote of confidence in him during the presidential and parliamentary elections of 7 February 2006. We urge the people of Haiti to maintain similar calm as they wait to complete the second round of legislative elections and subsequent local elections to complete successfully the political transition and usher in a democratic dispensation.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source
“Over the years of civil conflict, Liberia produced one of the highest ratios of refugees and internally displaced persons in Africa. The return of displaced persons ought to be integral to the reconstruction and reconciliation strategies. The international community has to remain focused to assist Liberia in its priority areas of political stabilization, economic and social reconstruction and good governance. Lastly, we pay tribute to the men and women serving with the United Nations and to the members of the Economic Community of West African States for their tireless efforts and sacrifices to help Liberia emerge from its 15-year-old crisis, which has finally come to an end.”
2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source
“Among them are working towards national reconciliation, strengthening security, building administrative and judicial institutions, restoring law and order, creating an effective programme for the reintegration and rehabilitation of ex-combatants, fighting impunity and rebuilding mutual trust and national esteem among the Liberian people. In that regard, we are encouraged by President Johnson-Sirleaf's resolve to address the long- standing issue of Charles Taylor. We equally strongly support President Johnson- Sirleaf 's commitment to promote national reconciliation. We therefore welcome the inauguration of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which will provide an important forum for establishing a record of past abuses and determining how to deal with them.”
2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source
“We welcome and congratulate Her Excellency Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on her election as President of the Republic of Liberia. Her assumption of the leadership of Liberia is the dawning of a new era for Africa and for Liberia after more than a decade of violent conflict. While celebrating her victory, we are mindful of the major challenges facing her new Administration. First and foremost among those is to lay a stable foundation for a new Liberia emerging from civil wars, anarchy and suffering - which has affected every family in Liberia. A firm and stable foundation will be built by addressing a number of priorities.”
2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source
“With international support, Afghanistan can now embark on the next stage of State consolidation. UNAMA has successfully completed its task with respect to the Bonn Agreement, but it continues to have an important role to play in Afghanistan. We support the extension of its adjusted mandate to enable it to continue to play a supportive role with respect to the Afghan people and Government in the implementation of the new Afghanistan Compact.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“We urge all those involved in violence to stop their illegal and criminal activities and instead to join in the task of restoring security and development to the Afghan people. We believe that the Government and the people must lead and own the process. However, they need support from the international community, as was demonstrated by the recent launching of the Afghanistan Compact in London, which promises progress and stability for the still-fragile institutions built on the foundations of the Bonn process. We commend all those involved in the preparation and launching of the Compact. That creative and timely initiative was aimed at sustaining international attention and support so as to ensure that Afghanistan post-conflict institutions are sustained and that the country does not slide back into a crisis.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“It is equally important that the leadership should also address social issues such as housing, the continuing empowerment of women, and the reintegration of returnees from neighbouring countries. It is clear that a persistent challenge remains in the area of security, as suicide bombings continue, using increasingly sophisticated methods. The situation demands enhanced training and a well-equipped National Police with the capacity to project itself beyond Kabul and effectively cover the whole country. That should go hand in hand with the building of a fully operational Afghan National Army whose immediate assignment would be to disband illegal armed groups and terrorist structures.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Progress has also been registered in the rehabilitation of the basic infrastructure required to support economic and social development. The most urgent needs, which require ongoing attention, include the strengthening of Government structures; enforcing the basics of good governance, justice and the rule of law; upholding human rights; disarming and disbanding illegal armed groups; continuing with efforts to reduce the production and trafficking of narcotics; and laying the foundation for sustainable economic and social development. Similar attention also needs to be directed at strengthening the justice system, which lacks qualified personnel and the infrastructure to administer justice fairly and effectively.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“I thank Mr. Tom Koenigs, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for having presented the report on the situation in Afghanistan. Let me at the outset take this opportunity to pay tribute to and thank the staff of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), Afghanistan's neighbours, and donor countries for their collective efforts in accompanying Afghanistan on its path to becoming a vibrant and stable member of the international community. The Afghan Compact is a welcome new framework for partnership between Afghanistan and the international community. In the last four years, Afghanistan has made significant progress towards building a democratic State with accountable institutions.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“Finally, let me reiterate my Government's strong condemnation of all acts of sexual exploitation and abuse and its support for the Secretary-General's "zero tolerance" policy on sexual exploitation and abuse. There should also be a "zero complacency" and a "zero impunity" approach to this issue, to borrow phrases that were used in Mr. Mark Malloch Brown's presentation yesterday on the related issue of procurement fraud in peacekeeping operations.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“Sensitization programmes for peacekeepers ought to be integral and continuous components in integrated peacekeeping missions. While we appreciate the difficulties involved in investigating allegations of sexual misconduct, we wish to urge all that such allegations continue to be duly investigated and reported. More work is needed to synchronize the United Nations ethics and administration guidelines with the judicial systems of host countries and troop-contributing countries. In that regard, we wish to reiterate the importance of increasing the percentage of women in peacekeeping operations to facilitate awareness campaigns and confidence-building among vulnerable groups. We need also to remind ourselves of our obligation to increase the role of women in conflict management and resolution, as per resolution 1325 (2000).”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“As we take measures to end sexual exploitation and abuse by our peacekeeping personnel, we need also to understand the underlying factors that make communities vulnerable to such exploitation and abuse in conflict areas. The demeaning nature of poverty and deprivation must be addressed concurrently as peace operations continue. We believe that this is one of the areas that the Peacebuilding Commission should address when it becomes operational. We must also understand the psychological and social impact of conflict on affected societies which are exploited by deviant elements and make an effort also to understand the cultural and national sensitivities of receiving Governments and communities as we prepare peacekeeping mandates. Each peacekeeping mission has its own unique characteristics, which should be understood and respected.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“The report, entitled "A comprehensive strategy to eliminate future exploitation and abuse in United Nations peacekeeping operations", by the Adviser to the Secretary-General, His Highness Prince Zeid, discusses this issue in depth and offers very good recommendations. The challenge we now face is to put an end to such acts and then prevent them from happening again. In that regard, we welcome the various measures that are being taken and urge their mainstreaming in the management culture of the United Nations, in training modules and in the professional code of conduct for the United Nations and troop-contributing countries.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“We acknowledge the good work undertaken by peacekeeping personnel, but we are concerned that the unethical behaviour of some personnel is tarnishing the image and reputation of peacekeeping operations and that of the United Nations as whole. Sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations peacekeeping personnel represent a breach of trust vis-a-vis the local population and host Governments, which the peacekeepers are sent to protect and serve. The issues at stake involve not only a breach of trust with respect to the hosts but also the reputation of troop- contributing countries.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“I wish at the outset to thank Mr. Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his latest report on sexual exploitation and abuse. We thank also His Highness Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al- Hussein, Adviser to the Secretary-General on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by United Nations Peacekeeping Personnel, for his briefing on the issue as a follow-up to his previous report to the Council in May last year. It is logical for the Security Council, as a body that defines and authorizes peacekeeping missions, to be seized of issues that hamper the operations of such missions. Sexual exploitation and abuse is one of those cross-cutting issues which demand a cross-mandated coordinated response. We therefore align ourselves with the statement of the African Union, to be made later by the Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“We believe that in the report on management reforms to be issued at the end of this month, the Secretary-General will propose to the General Assembly further measures for improving the existing system of procurement in the United Nations. It is in this regard that the United Republic of Tanzania, in collaboration with other members of the Group of 77 and China and other Members, will pursue management reform issues in the United Nations in order to realize our collective objective to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and credibility of the Organization.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“The OIOS report calls for urgent action in a number of specific areas, namely, increased education of procurement staff on issues relating to conflict of interest and procurement fraud and enhanced efforts to detect ethics violations and conflict of interest by current and former personnel. We appreciate the issuance of the report at a time when major reforms are being undertaken within the Organization. We especially appreciate the fact that the General Assembly has already started to adopt measures in response to some of the queries raised in the report, such as efforts to detect ethics violations and conflicts of interest on the part of United Nations personnel.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“Regrettably, the Organization is too often maligned for being overly unresponsive to reform and insensitive to waste, inefficiency and abuse. Nothing could be further from the truth. The report of the Office of International Oversight Services reveals an Organization grappling with overcoming challenges that face every organization, every Government and every country, everywhere. At this critical time when the resources available to the Organization are so crucial to the accomplishment of missions and objectives, individuals who cheat must be identified, stopped and punished. It is imperative that action be taken to prevent, deter and prosecute unscrupulous employees, as well as their collaborators, whose actions rob all of us of the resources needed to fulfil the various mandates we set for the Organization and for ourselves.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“It is, however, noteworthy that the OIOS report that triggered the current round of concerns was initiated by the General Assembly. The report itself makes that clear. It is the General Assembly that requested the OIOS to conduct a management audit of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and its procurement practices. It is only fair that the organ that mandated the report should experience a sense of dispossession when it is not the first in line to examine and pronounce itself on the report. The initiatives of the Security Council and the General Assembly on this issue should be complementary in addressing the problems raised by the OIOS report. The OIOS report and the briefing that we have heard today raise disturbing issues. They are, nonetheless, issues that we must face and overcome.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“That approach should underlie the reform process to bring about system-wide coherence and rationalization. Much of the work of the United Nations system does not appear in the headline news; we rarely see any mention of the numerous day-to-day examples of fruitful and constructive activities under the auspices of the United Nations. There is, however, extensive coverage when we fail or are perceived as having failed. It is in this context that the report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services must be seen. Indeed, the OIOS report on the management review of DPKO procurement reveals gross mismanagement and fraud. Preventing procurement fraud is good governance. It is in the interests of the Organization and of the entire membership.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“All of the relevant organs should have a shared interest and concerns about the integrity and credibility of the procurement practices of peacekeeping operations. We believe, therefore, that there is room for balance and latitude for cooperation between and among all the principal organs of our Organization, which can work to promote their respective mandates and objectives in pursuit of our common goals. We share the belief in the importance of having each organ concentrate on the scope of its mandate in its day-to-day activities. We also recognize the importance of establishing close collaboration, cooperation and complementarity among the various organs as a way of strengthening the Organization. It is in our mutual interest to avert misunderstanding, mistrust and a sense of rivalry.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“We, too, thank the Secretary-General's Chef de Cabinet, Mr. Malloch Brown, for his very insightful report to the Council. The United Republic of Tanzania associates itself with the statements to be made by the Permanent Representative of South Africa on behalf of the Group 77 and China, and by the Permanent Representative of Malaysia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. The Security Council's interest in the procurement practices of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), triggered by the report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), has created some disquiet among the wider membership of the United Nations, regarding both substance and the manner in which the issue should be handled. The premature leakage of the report to the press was unhelpful and misleading.”
2006-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5376 (2006) · source
“My delegation attaches great importance to the coordination role played by the 1540 Committee in denying non-State actors the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction or related materials. So far, the Committee has done laudable work in examining all national reports that have been submitted. The Committee's target of finishing the examination of information additional to the first reports by 31 March 2006 is highly commendable. Timely consideration of Member States' first reports enables the Committee to determine which States need assistance in this highly technical area. In that context, the Committee should strive to increase States' awareness of the availability of bilateral and international assistance in facilitating the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“In his statement, its Chairman made reference to the Committee's intention to consider additional improvements to the identification of and information on individuals currently on the list, which I very much welcome. Of equal importance in the Chairman's statement was the acknowledgement that scores of pending issues exist on the Committee's agenda. The Committee should expedite the modalities for reviewing pending issues, including cases related to listing and delisting. We commend the Chairman for undertaking visits to Japan and Indonesia. Visits to Member States increase the Committee's awareness of problems that States grapple with in the implementation of the sanctions regime.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“The current activities undertaken by the Committee to enhance dialogue and cooperation with Member States are producing positive results. In that regard, I am glad to report that the CTED delegation led by Mr. Ruperez just last week finished a visit to my country. The delegation was accompanied by delegations from relevant international organizations such as Interpol, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Maritime Organization. The CTED had useful discussions on future cooperation, including enhancing reporting obligations with respect to other Committees and exchanges of information on international terrorism. There is an urgent need to improve the quality of the 1267 Committee's consolidated list.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“The Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) and the experts who support the work of the 1540 Committee share information and have a common approach to the reporting obligations of States. The CTED and the Monitoring Team coordinate some of their visits to Member States, which minimizes costs in time and resources. We also encourage the reported initiative of the 1373 Committee to follow up on the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005), adopted at the Security Council summit last September. We commend the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) for devising a comprehensive technical assistance implementation plan. The plan will improve the capacity of Member States with respect to the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“I thank the Chairpersons of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for their respective comprehensive briefings on the work of the three Committees in the global fight against international terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. I congratulate Ambassador Burian of Slovakia on his assumption of the chairmanship of the 1540 Committee. My delegation is gratified by the increasing coordination of operations, given the interrelated and complementary nature of the work of the three Committees.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1656 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.15p.m.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5363 (2006) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, document S/2006/19. Members also have before them document S/2006/58, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, the Russian Federation, Slovakia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5363 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Georgia and Germany, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Kaladze (Georgia) took a seat at the Council table; Ms. Gross (Germany) took the seat reserved for her at the side ofthe Council Chamber The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5363 (2006) · source
“In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1655 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.10p.m.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5362 (2006) · source
“I should also like to draw the attention of members to documents S/2006/15, S/2006/5, S/2005/836, S/2005/755, S/2005/747, S/2005/746, S/2005/715, S/2005/64l, S/2005/568 and S/2005/526, containing letters from the representative of Lebanon, and documents S/2005/837, S/2005/73l and S/2005/546, containing letters from the representative of Israel. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5362 (2006) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, document 8/2006/26. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2006/57, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Denmark, France, Greece, Slovakia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5362 (2006) · source
“I thank Ms. Kane for her briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 a.m.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Angela Kane, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Ms. Angela Kane, Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs. I now give her the floor.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5361 (2006) · source
“The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1654 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5360 (2006) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/56, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5360 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2006-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5360 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms its full The Security Council has thus concluded the support for MONUC, and urges MONUC to present stage of its consideration of the item on its continue to fulfil its mandate with agenda. determination." . The meeting rose at 12.20 p.m. This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2006/4.”
2006-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5356 (2006) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to and respect for the national sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and unity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It expresses its solidarity with the Congolese people and its support to the Government of National Unity and Transition. It calls for the prompt extension of State authority throughout the Congolese territory. "The Security Council reiterates its call upon States in the region to deepen their cooperation with a view to putting an end to the activities of illegal armed groups, and reaffirms that any recourse to the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity of a State is contrary to the Charter of the United Nations.”
2006-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5356 (2006) · source
“It considers all such actions to constitute a serious threat to the peace process and to the transition, and demands that these cease immediately. It stresses the need for unreserved commitment to the integration process of the armed forces, in the spirit of the Global and All-Inclusive Agreement. "The Security Council further underlines the importance of the electoral process not being disturbed and encourages in this regard ongoing efforts for community reconciliation. It also stresses in this context the importance of early adoption of the electoral law under discussion in the Parliament, and of respect for the timetable drawn up by the Independent Electoral Commission.”
2006-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5356 (2006) · source
“The peacekeepers were involved in an operation against suspected elements of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) reported to be present in the park of Garamba. The LRA have conducted a long-running and vicious insurgency in northern Uganda which has caused the death, abduction and displacement of thousands of innocent civilians in Uganda, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Council calls upon the Government of National Unity and Transition immediately to take all necessary measures to bring to justice those responsible for this attack. "The Security Council also condemns with the utmost firmness the recent seizure of villages in the area of Rutshuru, province of North Kivu, by insurgent elements. It expresses its concern at atrocities and human rights abuses which have been reported in this context.”
2006-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5356 (2006) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council condemns with the utmost firmness the attack against a detachment of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), which occurred on 23 January 2006 in the national park of Garamba, resulting in the death of eight Guatemalan peacekeepers and the severe wounding of five others. It offers its condolences to the victims' families and to the authorities of Guatemala. It commends the dedication of MONUC's personnel, who operate in particularly hazardous conditions. "The Security Council considers this aggression to be an unacceptable outrage.”
2006-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5356 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2006-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5356 (2006) · source
“A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1652 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1.25 17.171.”
2006-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5354 (2006) · source