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Mahmood

lines on the record: 47
first: 2004-03-12
most recent: 2011-07-26
sittings or episodes: 7
sources: un-security-council

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“Let me also reiterate our full support for a lasting peace for all inhabitants of the region, both Arabs and Israelis, and our strong commitment to the realization of an independent, sovereign and viable State of Palestine with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, living side by side and in peace with all its neighbours.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“My delegation welcomes in this regard the Palestinian Authority's plan, "Palestine: Ending the Occupation, Establishing the State", a plan for constructing the institutions of a Palestinian State by September 2011. Let us turn to the situations in Lebanon and the occupied Syrian Golan. It is sad that the occupying State is violating Lebanese sovereignty and repeatedly breaching Security Council resolution 1701 (2006). It is also of concern that there have been various measures and actions to alter the legal, physical and demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan. In conclusion, let me reiterate Bangladesh's long- standing position that the continued illegal occupation of Palestine over the past six decades is the root cause of violence, unrest and destabilization in the region.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“My delegation believes that the Fourth Geneva Convention, the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 425 (1978), the land-for-peace principle, and the Madrid Conference terms of reference, which guarantee Israel's withdrawal from all occupied Arab and Palestinian territories to the lines of 4 June 1967, the Road Map, and the Arab Peace Initiative are the best guides for achieving a two-State solution. The principled support for the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination that has come from all corners of the globe, both bilateral and multilateral, has been an essential pillar of Palestinian resilience over the decades.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“But we are worried owing to the Israeli military operations and the continuing Israeli policy of closures and severe restrictions on the movement of persons and goods, including humanitarian personnel, as well as food, medical, fuel and other essential supplies, in the Gaza Strip, which are causing civilian casualties. We therefore call for maximum restraint and respect for international humanitarian law. In this regard, it is very unfortunate that a French civilian boat, which was sailing to provide humanitarian support, was recently seized.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We express our concern at the occupying Power's extensive destruction of property, homes, economic institutions, agricultural lands and orchards; the construction of the wall; the confiscation of land; and the continued imposition of checkpoints, contrary to international law, in the occupied Palestinian territory, including in and around East Jerusalem, which have seriously hampered the already dire socio-economic situation facing the Palestinian population. We commend President Mahmoud Abbas' leadership of the Palestinian Authority and continued Palestinian State-building efforts, especially in the areas of governance, rule of law and human rights, livelihoods and productive sectors, education and culture, health, social protection and water.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Unfortunately, it appears to be a collective failure on the part of the international community, and especially the people of Israel, who themselves having suffered deprivation failed nevertheless to rise to the occasion and guarantee the people of Palestine their fundamental rights to self- determination and to live in a sovereign State of their own, side by side with Israel. In order to achieve a lasting solution in the Middle East, it is very important to address the key issue, which is the prolonged and illegal occupation of the Arab territories by Israel.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“A durable and sustainable resolution of the Arab- Israeli conflict, including the issue of Palestine, which is the core of the long-lasting crisis, must be our collective strategic objective. All Member States should pledge complete commitment to this objective and throw their full moral, diplomatic, political and economic support behind its early realization. The people of Palestine are being denied their fundamental rights to self-determination and to live freely in their own land, and displaced Palestinians have been denied their rights to return home and live in dignity and safety.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I thank Germany for scheduling this very important open debate on the situation in the Middle East. Allow me to express our appreciation to the Minister of State of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany for chairing this debate. I also convey our thanks to Mr. Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, for his comprehensive briefing this morning. The Bangladeshi delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representatives of Egypt and Kazakhstan on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, respectively. In addition, I wish to briefly make certain points that Bangladesh believes to be of importance.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Bangladesh signed and ratified the Optional Protocol on 9 September 2000. However, we note with sadness that a total of 50 Member States are still not party to it. We would like to urge those States to become parties to the Protocol. Children are the future of our world and they bear the torch of the culture of peace. It is our solemn duty to protect their physical safety and their right to live on planet Earth with their minds free of fear and filled with hopes and dreams.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Apart from what I have referred to, in many armed conflicts grave violations are committed against children including, in particular the recruitment and use of children, the killing and maiming of children, rape and other sexual violence against children, the abduction of children, attacks on schools and hospitals and the denial of humanitarian access to children by parties to armed conflict, in contravention of applicable international law. In that regard, I particularly urge the concerned parties to protect educational and health institutions and related personnel from such attacks. We also welcome the adoption today of resolution 1998 (2011) in this connection. It has been more than nine years since the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict entered into force.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source
“There are 61 entities on the lists contained in the annexes to the Secretary-General's report, 16 of which have been listed for at least five years. Some kind of criteria should be contemplated to enforce full compliance by parties listed in the annexes, particularly persistent violators, with time- bound action plans. However, a cautious approach is necessary to ensure that such enforcement in no way risks harming the very vulnerable group that we are addressing here, namely, children. The issue of child casualties in the course of military operations needs to be appropriately addressed. In line with paragraph 220 of the Secretary- General's report, we hope that all parties in situations of armed conflict will adhere to their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source
“They also include a culture of political violence, tensions over issues of religion and identity and a history of the use of child soldiers, all of which combine to create a situation where conflict is possible and where children can be used or abused by armed groups. Success in ending children's involvement in armed conflict therefore depends largely on addressing the root causes of motivation as well as desperation and on building societies where children's rights and dignity and the hope for a better future for all children are upheld. Needless to say, there is still a long way to go. While progress has been made through action plans to release child soldiers in several situations of concern, the overall situation of children in armed conflict remains grave.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source
“As reflected in the Secretary- General's report, last year, too, several listed parties to armed conflict signed agreements to adopt action plans to end their recruitment or use of child soldiers. The United Nations system-wide response to this issue is also laudable. In that connection, I take this opportunity to thank UNICEF for its leadership role in the monitoring and reporting mechanism. The Special Representative and her team deserve our particular praise for their dedicated efforts. While addressing this matter, we must focus a bit more on the supply side of the issue. The use of children by non-State armed groups does not take place in a vacuum. Conditions that might make children in those settings vulnerable to recruitment include poverty, discrimination, inequality, exclusion, hopelessness and desperate situations.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We believe that his recommendations merit careful consideration and subsequent implementation and compliance by Member States and parties to armed conflict. We commend the Security Council for its continued efforts to end violations against children in armed conflict. These include the Secretary-General's naming-and-shaming list, the establishment of a monitoring and reporting mechanism, action plans, the creation of a Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict through resolution 1612 (2005), the application of sanctions and referrals to the International Criminal Court. Those initiatives have yielded significant and tangible successes.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating Germany on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July and for organizing this open debate on children and armed conflict. 1 also thank the Foreign Minister of Germany for presiding over this important meeting. And I welcome the presence and statements of Ministers here today as clear testimony to the issue's importance to all of us. Allow me also to express my country's sincere thanks to the Secretary-General, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, and the Executive Director of UNICEF, Mr. Anthony Lake, for their detailed briefings this morning. My delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his tenth report on the issue, as contained in document S/2011/250.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We call on all parties to conflicts to strengthen the protection of civilians through heightened awareness at all levels, particularly through the training, orders and instructions issued to armed forces.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In Libya, civilians continue to be attacked during the conflict. We are greatly worried by the reports of deaths, injuries and violence. The delivery of essential medical supplies and other relief items and the evacuation of third-country nationals, the wounded and others who require emergency medical assistance have also been severely affected. Finally, my delegation strongly urges the international community, particularly the Council, to take effective steps to ensure respect for and compliance with the Geneva Conventions in all such situations in a uniform manner. We urge parties to conflict to comply strictly with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law for the protection of civilians and provide unimpeded access to humanitarian aid.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“My delegation stresses the need for effective coordination, particularly between the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Political Affairs. My delegation condemns all violations of international humanitarian and human rights law and stresses the need to combat impunity, safeguard access for humanitarian assistance and protect the safety of humanitarian aid workers. My delegation expresses its grave concern over such violations and breaches of law. For example, total disregard and rejection of humanitarian and international laws and values, especially that of the occupation forces in the occupied territories of Palestine for years now, is a disgrace to humanity.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The first relates to prevention and the building of a culture of peace. Prevention is at the heart of protection. The preventive capacity of the Organization must be enhanced. At the same time, Member States need to take steps to inculcate the values of peace, tolerance and harmony that contribute to long-term prevention. The second theme is that of coordination among all stakeholders, including various political, humanitarian, military and development components of United Nations missions in the field. We appreciate some improvements in that regard. However, much needs to be done.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Similarly, it should also be kept in mind that United Nations blue helmets cannot be seen as the only instrument to protect civilians in such situations. The host country has the primary responsibility for protecting its civilians. International efforts including the use of force should be the last resort, and the relevant provisions of the United Nations Charter must be respected. Allow me to add here that the presence of uniformed female personnel may play a pivotal role in a State's ability to protect its citizens. In that regard, I would like to take this opportunity to refer to the efforts of the all-female Bangladeshi formed police unit working in the peacekeeping mission in Haiti. I would like to mention what my delegation considers to be two overarching themes for the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Long after guns have fallen silent, such people remain traumatized by the atrocities of war. For peace to be sustained, they must be rehabilitated and reintegrated into their communities more effectively, and the perpetrators must bear the resultant cost. Peacekeeping operations are one of the important tools available to the United Nations to protect civilians in armed conflict. As one of the largest troop- contributing countries, Bangladesh is playing its part in ensuring peace and security in different parts of the world. In several situations, such as in Cote d'Ivoire, our peacekeepers have also been injured by the parties to the conflict while performing their duties. We feel that the issue of the resource gap in peacekeeping missions should be adequately addressed.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is against this backdrop that the States Members of the Organization pledged in the Millennium Declaration to expand and strengthen the protection of civilians in complex emergencies. Protection for civilians is a basic principle of humanitarian law. Civilians not taking part in the fighting must on no account be attacked and must be spared and protected. The 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Additional Protocols contain specific rules to protect civilians. In situations that are not covered by these treaties, in particular internal disturbances, civilians are protected by the fundamental principles of humanitarian law and human rights law. However, a large number of civilians continue to be exposed to the atrocities of conflict. The vulnerable situation of civilians in post- conflict societies needs special attention.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating France on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May 2011. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. Allow me also to express our sincere thanks to the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations and the Assistant Secretary- General for Human Rights and Head of the New York Office of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for their comprehensive briefings this morning. Civilians continue to account for the vast majority of casualties in armed conflicts.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“My delegation wishes to draw the international community's attention to the fact that the occupying State, as a signatory of the relevant provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which stipulate the responsibilities of an occupying Power, cannot legally or morally absolve itself of its responsibilities to guarantee the basic human rights of the people under its occupation. The occupier State must comply with resolution 1860 (2009). My delegation strongly urges the international community, and in particular the Council, to take effective steps to ensure respect for and compliance with the Geneva Conventions in such a situation.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We believe that the protection of civilians is the primary justification for a United Nations presence in the field. My delegation stresses the importance of effective coordination, particularly among the various United nations entities, namely, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Political Affairs. In conclusion, my delegation expresses its grave concern over the violations and breaches of international law, including international humanitarian law. For example, the total disregard and rejection of humanitarian and international law and their underlying values shown by the occupation forces in the occupied territories of Palestine for years now is a disgrace to all humanity.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to refer to the efforts of the all-women Bangladesh police contingent working in a peacekeeping mission in Haiti. We believe that a female police force could also play a critical role in a State's ability to protect its citizens. Finally, we would like to mention what my delegation considers to be two overarching themes for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The first relates to prevention and the building of a culture of peace. Prevention is at the heart of protection. The preventive capacity of the Organization must be enhanced. At the same time, Member States need to take steps to inculcate the values of peace, tolerance and harmony, which contribute to long-term prevention. The second theme is that of coordination among all stakeholders.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“My delegation welcomes the latest report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict as contained in document S/2010/579. The report highlights three action areas, namely, ensuring a comprehensive approach (ibid., paras. 102-103), ensuring a consistent approach (ibid., paras. 104-105) and ensuring an accountable approach (ibid., paras. 106- 110) in order to enhance the protection of civilians. The vulnerable situation of civilians in post- conflict societies needs special attention. For peace to be sustained, civilian victims must be rehabilitated and reintegrated into their communities more effectively, and the perpetrators must bear the resultant cost. The presence of uniformed female personnel may play a pivotal role in protecting civilians in armed conflict.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“However, at the same time, the gap between the words in the protection mandates and their actual implementation still seems to persist. In that regard, my delegation would like to re-emphasize the importance of the principle of the responsibility to protect, as endorsed in the 2005 World Summit Outcome (resolution 60/1), in preventing harm to civilians in armed conflict. My delegation urges all parties to conflicts to ensure protection of the lives and property of civilians. My delegation condemns all violations of international humanitarian and human rights law and stresses the need to combat impunity, safeguard access for humanitarian assistance and protect the safety of humanitarian aid workers.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In situations that are not covered by those treaties, in particular internal disturbances, civilians are protected by the fundamental principles of humanitarian law and human rights law. Peacekeeping operations are one of the most important tools available to the United Nations for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The Security Council's thematic resolution 1894 (2009), as well as its resolutions relating to children and armed conflict and to women and peace and security, the mandating of peacekeeping missions to protect civilians, the adoption of the aide-memoire on the protection of civilians contained in document S/PRST/2009/1 and the creation of the informal expert group on the protection of civilians, have been important steps forward.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating the delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November, and I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. Civilians continue to suffer the brunt of violence during armed conflicts. It is against that backdrop that Member States of the United Nations pledged in the Millennium Declaration "to expand and strengthen the protection of civilians in complex emergencies" (resolution 55/2, para. 26). The protection of civilians is a basic principle of humanitarian law. The 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Additional Protocols contain specific rules for the protection of civilians.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“My delegation stresses effective coordination, particularly among the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Political Affairs. In conclusion, my delegation expresses its grave concern over violations and breaches of international law, including international humanitarian law. For example, the total disregard and rejection of humanitarian and international law and values being committed in particular by occupation forces in the occupied territories of Palestine for years are a disgrace to humanity. My delegation strongly urges the international community, particularly the Council, to take effective steps to ensure respect for and compliance with the Geneva Conventions in such situations.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The preventive capacity of the Organization must be enhanced. At the same time, Member States need to take steps to inculcate the values of peace, tolerance and harmony that contribute to long-term prevention. The second theme is that of coordination among all stakeholders. We believe that the protection of civilians is the primary justification for a United Nations presence in the field. However, despite some improvements, various political, humanitarian, military and development components of United Nations missions in the field still lack an integrated focus on the protection of civilians.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“If peace is to be sustained, they must be rehabilitated and reintegrated into their communities more effectively, and the perpetrators must bear the resultant cost. The presence of uniformed female personnel may play a pivotal role in protecting civilians in armed conflict. I take this opportunity to refer to the efforts of the all-female Bangladeshi police contingent working in the peacekeeping mission in Haiti. We believe that a female police force could also play a critical role in a State's ability to protect its citizens. Finally, we would like to mention what my delegation considers to be two overarching themes for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The first relates to prevention and the building of a culture of peace. Prevention is at the heart of protection.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Security Council's thematic resolution 1894 (2009), the updated aide-memoire (see S/PRST/2009/l, annex) and the inclusion of protection activities in the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping missions have been important steps forward. However, at the same time, the gap between the words of the protection mandates and their actual implementation persists. In this regard, my delegation would like to re-emphasize the importance of the principle of the responsibility to protect, as endorsed in the 2005 World Summit Outcome Final Document (resolution 60/1) in preventing harm to civilians in armed conflict. The vulnerable situation of civilians in post- conflict societies needs special attention. Long after the guns have fallen silent, such people remain traumatized and permanently scarred by the brutalities of war.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Council has been discussing this important issue for more than a decade and has adopted many resolutions and heard strong and relevant statements by distinguished representatives. However, ironically, a large number of civilians continue to be exposed to the atrocities of conflict. My delegation urges all parties to conflicts to ensure the protection of the lives and property of civilians. My delegation condemns all violations of international humanitarian and human rights law and stresses the need to combat impunity, safeguard access for humanitarian assistance, and protect the safety of humanitarian aid workers. Peacekeeping operations are one of the most important tools available to the United Nations to protect civilians in armed conflict.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It is against this backdrop that the States Members of the United Nations pledged in the Millennium Declaration "[t]o expand and strengthen the protection of civilians in complex emergencies" (resolution 55/2, para. 26). Protection for civilians is a basic principle of humanitarian law. Civilians not taking part in the fighting must on no account be attacked and must be spared and protected. The 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Additional Protocols contain specific rules designed to protect civilians. In situations that are not covered by these treaties, in particular internal disturbances, civilians are protected by the fundamental principles of humanitarian law and human rights law.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating Nigeria on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. I thank you, Madam President, for convening this important meeting. Allow me also to express our sincere thanks to the Secretary-General for his insightful briefing this morning. My delegation also commends the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. John Holmes, and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Navanethem Pillay, for their comprehensive briefings this morning. Civilians continue to suffer the brunt of violence during armed conflicts. Civilians are displaced from their homes and are often denied access to life-saving food, medicine and shelter.”
2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Security Council and the Economic and Social Council are usefully cooperating in addressing the post-conflict situation in Guinea-Bissau. The proposed ad hoc composite committees of the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council could be a useful framework for enhancing system-wide coordination and developing appropriate responses to the challenges of peace and development. The representative of the Netherlands, speaking on behalf of the European Union, called attention to that proposal today, while emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach. We believe it deserves the serious consideration of the three principal organs.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“Of the seven peacekeeping operations in the African continent, three are in West Africa. Thirteen of the 15 ECOWAS States are least-developed countries. Sustainable peace and security in the subregion cannot be achieved without social and economic development. The underlying structural causes of conflict - including poverty, hunger, disease, economic underdevelopment and the illegal exploitation of natural resources - must be addressed. While doing so, attention should increasingly turn from conflict management to conflict prevention and resolution. A coherent prevention strategy, developed in cooperation with regional actors, is essential. Lastly, the need for a comprehensive, coherent and integrated approach by the United Nations system to the complex crises and challenges in Africa is self- evident.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“These are significant milestones in their full transition to peaceful and democratic governance. The international community must provide the necessary technical and financial assistance to ensure successful elections. The leadership role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the subregion is highly commendable. In a relatively short time, ECOWAS has emerged as a reliable partner of the Security Council. It is essential to provide assistance to build the capacity of the ECOWAS secretariat and to help regional States enhance their capacities to deal with the issues of peace and security. Recent efforts to re-energize the Mano River Union also deserve the Council's encouragement and support. In the larger context, the link between peace and development is most obvious in West Africa.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“The flexibility and cooperation of international partners are critical in ensuring sustainable peace and economic development. In the regional context, efforts are under way to address the cross-cutting issues. Special attention must continue to be accorded to stemming the proliferation of small arms, mercenaries and child soldiers. Among the challenges that need to be tackled are the harmonization of demobilization, reintegration and resettlement or repatriation processes throughout West Africa. In this regard, close coordination between various peacekeeping operations and the Governments concerned is critical. The issue of youth unemployment requires urgent attention. Three countries - Guinea-Bissau, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire - are scheduled to have elections in 2005.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“The gains are significant, yet fragile in the face of internal challenges and potential external threats. Accelerated progress must be achieved on some key benchmarks, including the building of the armed forces, the extension of State authority and control over the diamond-mining areas. These issues have an important bearing on decisions about the residual presence of the United Nations force. In Guinea-Bissau, the process of political transition seems firmly on track and the country's leadership resolutely committed to reform. As a typical post-conflict case, stabilization in Guinea-Bissau requires institutional capacity-building and the means to address the long-term economic challenges. The country is about to enter into crucial negotiations with the Bretton Woods institutions.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“In Liberia, the deployment of the United Nations Mission there has led to a steady improvement in the security situation, while the implementation of the comprehensive Peace Agreement continues apace. However, notable challenges remain, including an effective reintegration and rehabilitation programme for ex-combatants, as well as economic recovery and reconstruction. In this context, the issue of economic sanctions is important and the Council must revisit it as Liberia makes progress in achieving the benchmarks related to the diamond and timber sectors. Equally important is the need to redeem the pledges made at the reconstruction conference in February this year. In Sierra Leone, the United Nations Mission there has contributed enormously to building a solid foundation for peace.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“This is an essential prerequisite for a comprehensive, coherent and integrated approach to all aspects of peace and security. We have no doubt that the mission's wide-ranging recommendations will be systematically followed up. Allow me now to make a few observations on the individual situations. In Cote d'Ivoire, Linas-Marcoussis is the agreed road map and its concrete, time-bound implementation remains imperative. Immediate confidence-building measures are required to breach the prevailing gulf of distrust. All Ivorian parties must come together for the unity, long-term stability and development of their country. The regional leaders deserve the Council's commendation for their efforts to help break the political impasse and to find a way forward. We hope that the Accra summit on 29 July will put the peace process firmly back on track.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“The mission to West Africa reaffirmed the value of this instrument at the Council's disposal. It underscored the Council's commitment to Africa. It provided an opportunity to interact directly with the stakeholders, enhance understanding of the ground realities, deepen cooperation with regional and subregional partners, and appreciate first-hand the excellent work being done by the peacekeeping operations, the special representatives of the Secretary- General and other United Nations presences in translating into reality the mandates approved by the Council. The mission also reaffirmed our belief that, while individual conflict situations require the close attention of the Council, there is a need for a regional approach to address the cross-cutting issues.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“As this is my first opportunity to do so in a public meeting this month, let me begin by extending our warmest felicitations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency for the month of July. We would also like to commend Ambassador Baja and other members of the delegation of the Philippines for an outstanding job during their presidency in June. We would like to thank Ambassador Jones Parry for his superb leadership of the mission and for the precision and eloquence with which he articulated the Council's messages to the various interlocutors in West Africa. We are also grateful to the countries of the subregion that the mission visited. The views they expressed today provide crucial input as the Council further deliberates on the issues relevant to them.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“In the context of the illegal exploitation of resources, the Pakistan delegation has consistently stated that the tracking of financial resources is important in order to eliminate the root causes of conflict. We would have liked to have an appropriate reflection of that in paragraphs 8 and 10 of the resolution. However, in the spirit of flexibility, we agreed to go along with the text. We will, ofcourse, continue to refer to this subject as we move forward in our work for the implementation of this resolution.”
2004-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4926 (2004) · source