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Makayat-Safouesse

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2006-09-13
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2023-06-20
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  1. “Sanctions, as we see on a daily basis, are an obstacle to the operational capacity of the armed forces of the Central African Republic to effectively carry out their solemn duty to defend and protect their territory, as well as to the peaceful populations already battered by so many years of violence and atrocity.”

    2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source

  2. “We have all witnessed the evolution of the sociopolitical and security situation in the Central African Republic. We are referring here to all the progress that has been made thanks to those efforts by the Central African Government, which are gains we must consolidate. Finally, I would like to conclude by saying that the support of the Council is decisive in enabling the Central African Republic to play its full role in its quest for control over its territory. This is why my country would like to solemnly reiterate its call for the complete lifting of the arms embargo on the Central African Republic, with the cancellation of the notification obligation.”

    2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source

  3. “My second observation is a regional one: we continue to believe that comprehensive development for our respective countries can only be achieved in a general context of lasting peace and security, both within our States and between them. That is why my country’s Government encourages all efforts by the international community to promote confidence-building measures at both the regional and subregional levels. My third observation is that, despite all the efforts by the international community, both at the level of the United Nations and through MINUSCA and other partners, all those efforts will remain in vain if they are not accompanied by those of the Central African Government, which is tirelessly committed to establishing a lasting and definitive peace.”

    2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source

  4. “I believe that all the assessments to which we have listened, whether by the Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) or by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic, show that the country continues to face challenges that are as urgent as ever — hence the difficulty of providing a ranking of the country’s priorities when it comes to a country which, like our own, remains weakened by multi-faceted economic shocks. This situation, the repercussions of which are keenly felt in certain parts of our subregion, is of the utmost concern to us. That is even more so today, with the exacerbation of the Sudanese conflict and the activity of negative forces and other unarmed non-State groups, whose main motivation indeed continues to be predation.”

    2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source

  5. “Mr. Makayat-Safouesse (Congo) (spoke in French): First of all, Mr. President, I would like to welcome your presidency of the Council, and, at the same time, congratulate you on convening this important meeting on the Central African Republic. At this point, I would also like to welcome the presence of Her Excellency Ms. Sylvie Baipo Temon, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic. In view of the lateness of the hour, I will confine myself to making three points and concluding with a recommendation. My first observation flows naturally from all the statements we have made.”

    2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source

  6. “In conclusion, I would like to say that we are convinced that in the final analysis - above and beyond the implementation of the Court's completion strategy - the international community as a whole will benefit from a legacy that could prove very useful for the development of international criminal justice.”

    2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source

  7. “In organizing the trial of Charles Taylor, the Court is serving the objectives of peace and security, as set out in the Charter, which form the very basis of the Security Council's mission. Furthermore, the exercise of international criminal justice will make it possible to affirm that henceforth the perpetrators of crimes and misdeeds will answer for their actions sooner or later. It is on the basis of that conviction that my country fully supports the work of the Special Court and will, of course, provide it with all cooperation necessary to enable it to fulfil its mandate. In this respect, we would also like to associate ourselves with the appeal made here to place at the disposal of the Special Court the means it needs to carry out its mandate.”

    2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source

  8. “Mr. Makayat-Safouesse (Congo) (spoke in French): I would like, on behalf of my delegation, to associate myself with the expressions of appreciation that have been addressed to the President of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, as well as to the Prosecutor. The debate that has brought us together today provides Congo with an opportunity to reaffirm its ongoing commitment to the fight against impunity. It can never be stressed enough that, in societies in conflict, such as ours, justice lies at the very heart of the objectives of national reconciliation, reconstruction and development. Hence the importance that we accord to the role being played and the work being done by the Special Court for Sierra Leone.”

    2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source

  9. “We would like once again to pay tribute to the Tribunals for the important work that they have carried out in advancing the cause of criminal justice. The work of the Tribunals will always be a source of inspiration for the United Nations and the rest of international community.”

    2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source

  10. “We must also ensure that the two Tribunals have sufficient resources, both human and financial, so that they can carry out their activities on a regular basis until they have completed their work. Finally, my delegation would like to know whether, given the unknown factors to which the President of the Yugoslavia Tribunal referred and the various problems described by the Prosecutor of the Rwanda Tribunal - in particular concerning the transfer of accused and the search for fugitives - it would be possible to extend the terms of the judges or to have new elections in order to continue the work of the Tribunals in the future, since in this crucial phase developments over the coming months will be critical for the timely implementation of the mandates that we entrusted to the Tribunals.”

    2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source

  11. “A number of constraints that are having a negative effect on the achievement of the completion strategies must be lifted. First of all, States must cooperate in accordance with their international obligations, both in terms of arresting persons suspected of grave crimes and of pursuing fugitives. In this regard, we note with regret that, despite the repeated appeals of the international community, those that are responsible for genocide in the former Yugoslavia are still at large. Failure to bring to justice those responsible for the gravest of crimes will mean that the many victims in the former Yugoslavia and in Rwanda will never have the chance to have their suffering acknowledged or their cases heard. We must help the two Tribunals that we have set up to complete their mandates.”

    2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source

  12. “These include internal reforms aimed at enhancing procedural effectiveness in accordance with the recommendations of the working groups, the better use of computerization and modifications to the rules of procedure. We would like to stress one particular advance: the Rwanda Tribunal's informational programme. We are especially interested in that programme because, above and beyond its purely informative character, it will enable the Tribunal to play a role that includes the fight against impunity, training for students, inter- ethnic reconciliation and, to some extent, help to prevent the recurrence of similar tragedies. We welcome the progress made, but it is clear from the reports before us that that positive development needs to be strengthened further as the Tribunals approach the final stages of their work.”

    2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source

  13. “We once again reaffirm our fullest support for them - support that they need if they are to carry out their work diligently and complete their mandates by 2010, as recommended by the Security Council. An assessment of the activities of the Tribunals shows that the pace of their work has increased during the period under consideration. A significant number of cases have been dealt with by both the Trial and the Appeals Chambers, thanks to the hard work that has made it possible to substantially reduce the backlog. That is the case in particular with regard to cooperation with national jurisdictions, which has allowed for the reabsorption of a considerable number of cases. Other measures taken up by the Tribunals have allowed for the streamlining of the Chambers.”

    2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source

  14. “Mr. Makayat-Safouesse (Congo) (spoke in French): I, too, would like, on behalf of my delegation, to thank the Presidents of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, as well as the two Prosecutors, for their briefings. My country reaffirms its commitment to the administration of justice in societies in conflict and emerging from conflict. By ensuring justice for the many victims of grave crimes committed in the territory of Rwanda and in the former Yugoslavia, those Tribunals, in addition to fighting impunity, are helping to consolidate peace and foster national reconstruction and the rule of law.”

    2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source

  15. “Of course the international community will continue to fully support the political process here, but it still remains that it is primarily up to the two parties to demonstrate the necessary political will, which is the only way to promote a final and lasting solution to this conflict that has gone on for far too long. We therefore hope that the parties will move along those lines, in this decisive phase, which is being guided by Mr. Martti Ahtisaari.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source

  16. “Everyone has stressed the importance and the impact of that in the final settlement of the question of Kosovo. My delegation renews its conviction that building a multi-ethnic democratic society serving the interest of all communities offers the best conditions for a lasting solution and for the stability of the region. Congo therefore attaches great importance to the implementation of those benchmarks. We think they are decisive for the better ownership by the Kosovo people of their future. Whatever the future orientation, it will help to improve the daily lives of everyone and to introduce the prospect of Kosovo being integrated into Europe.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source

  17. “That is why we call upon all of Kosovo's Provisional Institutions of Self-Government to continue to take the necessary steps to make the needed improvements on the ground that are conducive to the sustainable settlement of the situation. Those improvements are particularly essential with regard to national reconciliation, reconciliation among the various populations regarding security, respect for the cultural and religious heritage of Kosovo and the establishment of constructive and trusting relations among the minorities. We also appeal to the Belgrade authorities to promote better participation of Kosovo Serbs in the Provisional Institutions. We believe that the harmonious functioning of the Institutions, including the participation of everyone, is the only guarantee for the effective implementation of standards.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source

  18. “The report of the Secretary-General shows that, despite some challenges that remain, the Kosovo authorities, under the leadership of Prime Minister Agim Ceku, have shown great commitment in that area. Whether it concerns the implementation of the 13 priorities defined last June by the Contact Group, or security - although that is still fragile - or education, transportation, the return of refugees or minority rights, we must say that during the reporting period, more than before, a real effort was made to seek solutions to specific problems encountered by the various communities. Those efforts must, of course, be continued.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source

  19. “Sanda Raskovic-Ivic, the President of the Coordination Centre for Kosovo of the Republic of Serbia, also gave us valuable testimony concerning the realities of the situation on the ground, which my delegation greatly appreciates. We share the analysis of the Secretary-General with regard to progress made. We welcome that progress, as it seems to reflect the response that we all were expecting with regard to the Council's repeatedly expressed concerns with regard to the lack of progress in standards implementation. Three months after our last meeting on the situation in Kosovo, the Council's appeal for effective implementation of standards increasingly seems to have been heeded.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source

  20. “Mr. Makayat-Safouesse (Congo) (spoke in French): I would also like to associate myself with the thanks addressed to Mr. Joachim Rucker for his briefing. At the same time, I would like to assure him of the support of my delegation in the exercise of his new duties as Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). His commitment and his experience of working within UNMIK reinforce our feeling that his new mission will be successful, at a time when negotiations on the definition of the future status of Kosovo are entering into a critical phase. The briefing we have just heard, in addition to the dense report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/707), gives us a better picture of the developments in the field. The presence here of Ms.”

    2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source