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“While recognizing that any revision of the sanctions measures would fall under the purview of the Security Council, I would note that one contribution that the Committee could make towards having an up-to-date sanctions regime is to ensure that the travel ban list reflects as closely as possible the current situation in Sierra Leone. In this connection, the Committee awaits the views of the Government of Sierra Leone. As we conclude our mandate, we are pleased to note that the transition in Sierra Leone is progressing well. Having been designated as one of the countries on the Peacebuilding Commission, Sierra Leone stands to benefit from its work. In addition, the opening of the integrated office in Sierra Leone will provide a good basis for that country's smooth graduation from conflict to the consolidation of peace and development.”
2006-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5601 (2006) · source
“Following consultations in July 2006, the Chairman, Ambassador Mahiga, wrote, on behalf of the Committee, to the Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to inform him that the members of the Committee had agreed that the time might be ripe to review the travel ban list to ensure that it accurately reflected the changing security situation in Sierra Leone and the ongoing judicial process in the Special Court, and that the Committee would welcome 14 receiving the views of the Government in that connection. In the light of Sierra Leone's continued progress in its peacebuilding efforts, I would encourage members of the Committee and the Security Council to continue consultations to determine the appropriate time to streamline the legal basis for sanctions in Sierra Leone.”
2006-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5601 (2006) · source
“As of today, the travel ban list includes the names of 30 individuals designated as leading members of the former military junta in Sierra Leone, the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC), or as leading members of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF). During 2006, the Committee considered two notifications submitted by States with respect to the arms embargo. Also during 2006, no violations or alleged violations of the sanctions regime were brought to the attention of the Sanctions Committee.”
2006-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5601 (2006) · source
“I am addressing the Council with respect to the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1132 (1997) concerning Sierra Leone on behalf of its Chairman, Ambassador Mahiga. Council members will recall that since the expiration of the diamond sanctions in June 2003, the mandate of the Committee has been wholly contained in resolution 1171 (1998), which refers to the requirement of notifications to the Security Council for the export and import of arms and related materiel, and to the tasks of the Committee in relation to the arms embargo and the travel ban, both of which are still in force.”
2006-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5601 (2006) · source
“States must be encouraged to take up these two categories of persons and share the burden of promoting international justice. We therefore appeal to all Member States to accept the relocation of acquitted persons and to accept enforcement of sentences in their territories for those found guilty. We commend those States that have expressed willingness to take on cases on transfer from the ICTR. We encourage them also to consider accepting relocation of acquitted persons as well as the enforcement of sentences in their territories. In conclusion, we again appeal to all Member States to honour their contributions to the two Tribunals, which can only discharge their mandates effectively with our full support, including financial support.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“These two individuals, with the other six fugitives, have remained beyond the reach of the law for far too long. The ICTY will not have fully discharged its mandate without the arrest and trial of those indictees. We are sympathetic to the view that the Security Council may wish to reconsider its position on the completion strategies for the two Tribunals. The arrest and trial of high-ranking fugitives like Mladic, Karadzic and Kabuga must be factored into the completion strategies. These individuals remain fugitives in the hope of outliving the Tribunals. The Council should make it clear that the Tribunals will maintain their jurisdiction with respect to each fugitive's accountability. We also wish to raise the question of enforcement of sentences of convicted persons and the fate of those acquitted by the Tribunals.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“We commend Prosecutor Del Ponte for her insistence on observing international fair-trial principles and the highest standards of due process in these referrals. Her declaration that she will not hesitate to take the cases back if the standards are not met is an appropriate assurance. The current ICTY report maintains the Tribunal's completion date as 2009. However, it also lists factors outside the control of the Court that may affect its completion strategy, such as illness of the accused or the defence counsel, availability of witnesses, retention of qualified staff and, most importantly, State cooperation in the apprehension of the remaining fugitives. These factors are real and affect both Tribunals. We are concerned that Ratko Mladic' and Radovan Karadzic' continue to remain outlaws.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“We support this strategy, but as we have expressed on previous occasions, we have to assist the national jurisdictions by improving national capacities to prosecute cases transferred to them, especially the capacity deficiencies mentioned by the Prosecutor in his presentation. It is in this regard that we commend the special fellowship programme for Rwandan law students. With regard to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), measures adopted earlier to adopt the completion strategy seem to be on course. These measures, which include the speeding up of trials and appeals, an increase in the number of ad litem judges and referral to national jurisdictions, were the right steps.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“We have observed, however, a shift in some elements of the strategy, which are now based on specific and updated assessments of the scope and nature of each case, while previously these were based on a statistical average in the light of general experience from completed trials. We view this shift as being prompted by the difficulty of relying on estimates. It is, in our view, a right response to real demands. It is also obvious that the transfer to national jurisdiction is a very important factor for both Tribunals in fulfilling their completion strategies. For the ICTR, the Prosecutor has already transferred 30 case files to Rwanda and is considering additional cases for such transfer to other national jurisdictions.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“However, my delegation also notes that the two Tribunals are troubled, as we are, by the lack of progress in the arrest of the remaining fugitives who are important for the completion of the mandates of the Tribunals. With regard to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, my delegation welcomes the number of judgements delivered as well as the others to be concluded soon. We commend that progress, as we do the progress being made in the trials before the Tribunal. We find in the report (S/2006/951, enclosure) that the time frame of the completion strategy for the trials still remains 2008, as provided earlier.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“1 want to begin by welcoming the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), Judge Fausto Pocar, and the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Judge Erik Mose, and thanking them for their respective reports and oral briefings. I also wish to thank Prosecutors Carla Del Ponte of the ICTY and Hassan Jallow of the ICTR for their contributions to those reports. We are pleased to note that the two Tribunals are steadily working to meet their completion strategies. We welcome the fact that both are increasing the speed of their work by devising various strategies which have proven to be of immense help.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“However, we believe that it is in the interest of all the people of Kosovo that they and their leaders use the opportunity between now and March to promote reconciliation and dialogue. We urge them to accept and support the recommendations of the Special Envoy when they are presented.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“We are troubled by the risk that further delay could potentially raise instability in that country. We therefore reiterate our call to the leaders of both sides to negotiate in good faith. We appeal to the Serbian side to encourage Kosovo Serbs to participate in political institutions and to the Kosovo leaders to reach out to the Serbs and other minorities. We also urge them to refrain from any public pronouncements and unilateral decisions that may be construed by the other side as being hostile and provocative. Continued violence that seeks to effect political change is unhelpful and can only serve to undermine the peace process. Since we are about to conclude our term in the Council, we shall not be members when the Special Envoy is expected to present his recommendations next March.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“We also commend the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government in Kosovo for the steps they are taking to strengthen democratic institutions and promote the rule of law in Kosovo. While we hail the progress in the implementation of standards, we regret that the issue of the future status of Kosovo remains in abeyance. Undoubtedly that has taken more prominence and visibility in the political life of Kosovo. Nevertheless, we commend the Special Envoy, Mr. Martti Ahtisaari, for all his efforts in convening further rounds of direct talks between Belgrade and Pristina. We are, however, concerned that the positions of the two parties still remain far apart. We are mindful of the caution given by the Secretary-General in the report concerning the impact of the failure to bridge the differences between the two sides.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“We too welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Joachim Rucker, and thank him for his presentation. We also welcome the representative of Serbia, Ms. Raskovic-Ivic, and to thank her as well. We wish to commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for their continued support and assistance in the implementation of standards in Kosovo and for their efforts to find a solution to the problems in that country. We welcome the progress made by the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government in Kosovo in their sustained effort to implement the 13 priority points for standards implementation presented by the Contact Group. We note from the report of the Secretary-General that substantial progress has been made in that regard.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“We too want to thank the United States for joining us in sponsoring this resolution and for contributing to its support. It is not a perfect resolution. It does not offer all the answers to the challenges facing Somalia. It is, however, a step in the right direction - a step that needed to be taken. It encourages all of Somalia's parties to work together towards the restoration of peace and security in Somalia. This is as it ought to be. Furthermore, the resolution responds, to a degree, to the concerns raised by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union. It is clear that both IGAD and the African Union will continue to need the support not only of this Council, but also of the international community in supporting Somalia as it walks towards this tenuous road to peace and stability.”
2006-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5579 (2006) · source
“We therefore appeal for calm so as to facilitate that readjustment and the reconstruction of its infrastructure, which suffered so heavily during the recent hostilities.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“The Israelis and the Palestinians alike should now realize that the endless violence is complicating the search for lasting peace in the area and that stability is in the interest of everybody. Turning to Lebanon, we deeply regret and condemn the reported assassination of the Lebanese Minister of Industry this morning. That criminal act is yet another demonstration of the urgent to conclude investigations of previous assassinations and of bringing those responsible for those criminal acts to justice. We have also received with dismay news of the abrupt resignation of six Hizbollah-associated cabinet ministers and threats of mass demonstration by Hizbollah, seeking more political power. In our View, Lebanon needs time to adjust and to adapt to a host of issues, especially after the summer's war.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“Similarly, regular consultations between the two sides towards developing a comprehensive approach that addresses a wide range of issues beyond security, including economic issues, should be pursued. The formation of a Palestinian unity government holds the key to ending the current stalemate and to building a climate of trust in which the political process can be rekindled. The Middle East has never enjoyed peace for long, but the situation has never been worse than it is, given the stepped-up attacks and counterattacks and the economic paralysis on the Palestinian side. We can only hope that deliberate efforts will be taken to ensure that there is no further destruction, deaths and injuries.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“We hope that preparations for that important meeting will proceed well and that the outcome of the deliberations will provide a new avenue for resolving the long-standing problems confronting the region. Progress can be achieved first and foremost if the parties decide to cease hostilities immediately. In our View, a ceasefire, if possible monitored by an international observer force, should allow an atmosphere conducive to tackling other outstanding issues, such as the formation of a Palestinian Government of national unity, the exchange of prisoners and due recognition of the existence of Israel. In parallel, it should then be possible to initiate talks between Israel's Prime Minister and the President of the Palestinian Authority.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“We are concerned that the recent cycle of violence has reached a level at which, unless it is arrested, the cycle may become irreversible. It is encouraging, however, to note that there is serious awareness of the gravity of the conflict and that several moves are already being taken to initiate a change in the situation in the region. Recent efforts by Spain, Italy and France aimed at launching a new Middle East peace initiative are welcome and deserve solid support. Their plan to arrange a European Union summit in December and to act jointly to initiate political reforms in the Middle East should provide a useful approach to the conflict.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“I thank the Under-Secretary-General for his introductory remarks. Tanzania continues to be deeply concerned by the persisting cycle of violence in the Middle East, despite repeated calls for the cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue. We are concerned that Israeli troops have continued to target Palestinian militants, resulting in a large number of civilian casualties, while militants have increased rocket attacks against Israel, injuring and killing civilians and damaging property. We strongly believe that peace between Israel and the Palestinians would usher in peace to the whole of the Middle East region. We also believe that it is not proper for the international community to remain unconcerned in the face of the disastrous course of events and the horror that is ravaging the region.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“Finally, we wish to express our support for the High Representative, the European Union Force and the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the months to come as they strive to make the final transition to a viable and vibrant democracy, leaving behind the legacy of war.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“The High Representative rightly states in his report that in a city like Mostar, such an incident may go further than simple football hooliganism and may be used by religious and political leaders to incite more violence. We believe that, as the drawdown of the Office of the High Representative comes to a close in June 2007, it is advisable for the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to enhance their efforts to implement the remaining reforms - especially cooperating with the ICTY by handing over the remaining indictees and forging closer and cordial relations with all the country's neighbours.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“It is also gratifying to note that progress in intelligence reforms has continued as a result of the High Representative's efforts to oversee the process and of the financial assistance of the Norwegian Government. The High Representative's report notes that the number of returnees has grown smaller owing to factors ranging from a lack of housing to a lack of schools and employment. We call for more concerted efforts to enable refugees who wish to return to Bosnia and Herzegovina to do so with the assurance of a decent livelihood in their homeland. We condemn the violence that occurred in the streets of Mostar on 13 June following the World Cup football match between Croatia and Brazil, which caused dozens of injuries and damage to property.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“On a positive note, we are pleased to note that in October 2006, Bosnia and Herzegovina held its first election that was fully administered by the country's authorities, with the initial results showing a move away from nationalist parties. We are also encouraged by the advances made in the economy, which has recorded growth that is among the highest in the region. We commend Bosnia and Herzegovina for having made tremendous progress in defence reforms. That progress has enabled the country to have one Minister of Defence, one Chief of Staff, one chain of command and one army. We also commend the High Representative and NATO for their full involvement in those reforms and for helping Bosnia and Herzegovina to achieve them.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“We urge all parties to participate fully in the negotiations and to comply with the requirements of the European Commission, including by restructuring the police, developing a legislative framework and administrative capacity, instituting reforms in public broadcasting and fully cooperating with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). We are equally concerned by the pronouncements made by the new Premier of the Republika Srpska regarding a possible secession and the month-long boycott of the Parliamentary Assembly by its delegates. Those are matters that cannot be taken lightly.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“We, too, would like to welcome the Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina and to thank him for his presence here. We also wish to thank the High Representative for his briefing and for his effort and dedication in advancing the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are concerned that the progress made during the first half of the year in the negotiations on the Stabilization and Association Agreement is in danger of suffering a setback owing to the decision of the Republika Srpska to reduce its presence to observer status.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“Resolution 1325 (2000) makes it clear that we can no longer afford to neglect the abuses to which women and girls are subjected during armed conflicts and in their aftermath; nor can we ignore women's contributions in the search for peace. We have a responsibility to support the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) as a way of harnessing women's contributions to peacebuilding, to our communities and to our countries.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, all acts of violations should be investigated and the culprits brought to justice. We are encouraged by the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission. The Commission, given adequate resources, has a significant role to play in addressing gender equality in all spheres, and in particular during the process of developing country strategies for peace consolidation. The Peacebuilding Commission and its Support Office will, however, require capacity-building and support in its endeavours to mainstream a gender perspective. In this regard, we would encourage that a gender expert be included in the Support Office.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The economic empowerment of women is necessary if we are to protect women and children from their vulnerability to sexual violence and abuse, exploitation and HIV/AIDS infection. In this regard, the mainstreaming of a gender perspective in judicial reform and the security sector needs to supported as a priority issue. While strongly condemning all acts of sexual violence, it is encouraging to observe how the Secretariat, especially the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, is confronting unlawful practices in peacekeeping missions. We support measures undertaken by the Secretary-General to curb these shameful crimes. We urge all troop-contributing countries to ensure that personnel are well informed and properly trained to prevent the commission of such offences.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The creation and strengthening of national gender machinery in countries emerging from conflict need to be supported, so as to facilitate the implementation and monitoring of the various gender-equality and women's advancement instruments, including resolution 1325 (2000). We note with concern persistent violations of women's rights and, in particular, gender-based sexual violence perpetrated against women in conflict and post-conflict situations. We strongly condemn all such violations. The perpetrators of these violations need to be prosecuted, and redress must be made to women who have faced such horrific acts. In addition to protection from gender-based and sexual violence, women need justice in many other arenas, such as access to and control of productive resources, for example, land.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In addition to addressing this shortcoming, women in conflict and post-conflict situations also need support to ensure that their voices can articulate issues of their concern and that they are heard and taken into account. In this regard, gender equality advocacy needs to be addressed consistently, not as a single event. Men and boys also have a role to play in the promotion of women's rights and gender equality, and we need to actively engage them as well. The promotion of gender equality needs the commitment of the political leadership and needs institutions that are gender-sensitive.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In this regard, we commend the efforts that have been undertaken by various stakeholders, in particular those in the United Nations system and civil society and various national political leaders, in promoting the participation of women in peacebuilding and peace consolidation processes. While we are encouraged by the increased participation of women in countries emerging from conflict, we are still concerned with the low representation of women across all areas and levels of decision-making processes. Affirmative action is a strategy that ought to be considered in areas that have significantly low representation. This is an important measure in all societies that have to address existing gaps.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In the name of tradition, culture or even security, women have continued to be excluded from decision-making with respect to conflicts. Too often they have been set aside while men brokered peace agreements. Thankfully, more and more women are challenging this viewpoint and are increasingly demanding involvement as stakeholders in their communities. Their potential as peacebuilders must be harnessed. Concerted efforts are required to support and strengthen the capacities of women and their networks so that they can participate in all processes of peacebuilding and peace consolidation.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We are encouraged by the progress made in the implementation of the Action Plan. The challenge is to sustain the momentum and progress achieved while striving to overcome the gaps and challenges in the implementation of the Action Plan. In this regard, we support the Secretary-General's recommendation that the Action Plan be renewed beyond 2007. The wealth of knowledge, information and good practices that have been gathered in the implementation process needs to be widely shared. While there is a wide consensus on the positive contributions that women bring to peacebuilding and to consultations on peace, their effective participation cannot happen without aid, for the magnitude of the challenges we face remains great.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We too thank the delegation of Japan for organizing this important debate on women and peace and security. In our view it is important for the Security Council to continue examining how resolution 1325 (2000) can best be implemented. We are therefore grateful for the insightful introductions this morning by Ms. Mayanja, Mr. Guehenno, Ms. Heyzer and Ms. McAskie, as well as those by the representatives of civil society this afternoon. We wish to associate ourselves with the statement to be made later by the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Lesotho on behalf of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/770) on the review of the United Nations System-wide Action Plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000).”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We want to caution against encouraging parties outside the framework to seek different accommodation, beyond the terms of the DPA. Our effort will be well served if we steer the parties towards respecting that Agreement and encourage them to seek accommodation under its terms. Thus we continue to urge the Government of the Sudan to accept the transformation of AMIS into a United Nations mission. Tanzania has suffered the humiliation of colonialism. We vow never again to yield to colonialism. We cherish our sovereignty and guard it jealously. We therefore will never be privy to any efforts to colonize or recolonize any country. The transformation of AMIS to a United Nations mission is in the interest of the Sudan and her people. It is not an exercise to recolonize Sudan. It needs to happen, and urgently.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“In the interest of the peoples of both southern Sudan and Darfur, we again urge the parties to the Agreement to work harder in all the tasks related to the CPA. With regard to Darfur, we look forward to the meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council at the summit level planned for Wednesday. We hope that the proposal to extend the AMIS mandate will be endorsed by the summit so that the strengthening of the forces provided for in resolution 1706 (2006) can go ahead. It is, however, worth recalling that when the Abuja peace negotiations were under way, many around this table and elsewhere felt that they were taking too long. Mr. Pronk has suggested that even if they had taken one year the result would have been the same. We believe that the Darfur Peace Agreement provides the basic framework for peace in Darfur.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“We are concerned, however, that, despite the small amount of progress that is being made, it has not been possible to fulfil the parties' security commitments, and issues relating to wealth- and power-sharing and the demarcation of borders have not been resolved. We thus call for more diligent effort from both sides in meeting their obligations in implementation of the provisions of the CPA. At this juncture, we must also express our concern at the continued restrictions being placed on UNMIS. This need not be the case. There is no doubt that implementation of the CPA will impact on the peace process in Darfur. Without significant progress in implementation of the CPA, efforts to implement the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) will be curtailed.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“We thank Mr. Pronk for his insightful briefing. We welcome what must be a cautious optimism expressed regarding the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). It is encouraging that the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly is meeting regularly, that 300 kilometres of roads have been cleared of mines, that 1.6 million children in southern Sudan are going to school and that 160,000 displaced persons returned to southern Sudan in the first part of this year. We want to commend the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) for its contribution to the creation of an environment that has made those developments possible.”
2006-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5528 (2006) · source
“However, the United Nations must play a central role in the support of Timor-Leste while urging individual Governments and regional and international organizations to do likewise. The Council can show the way. Moreover, the United Republic of Tanzania will support such a course of action.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“In this regard, the future of Timor-Leste and its well-being very much depend on the support the international community can extend to it through the United Nations. The assessment mission has established that this future will require the reconciliation of communities deeply divided by violence; the building of a truly national army and police force; the establishment of the rule of law, with a competent and impartial system ofjustice; the addressing of human rights abuses; and a focus on what could be the core of the problem: poverty. Obviously, this is a daunting job - a complex responsibility that will require contributions of resources and expertise from the international community.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“It was therefore with great relief that we took note of the letter (S/2006/620, annex) from the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, His Excellency Jose Ramos- Horta, informing us that the emergency facing his country is at an end. His appeal that it is now important to focus attention on the establishment of a new United Nations peacekeeping mission in Timor-Leste is, in our View, the most desirable way of providing Timor-Leste with the support of the international community and of preserving its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Peacebuilding and the building of effective national institutions of governance and administration can be a daunting task. Nonetheless, it is one in which the United Nations has significant expertise, based on country-led and country-owned initiatives.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“It is true that the people of Timor-Leste need committed friends and partners; but they also need the United Nations. This Organization, and especially the Security Council, can be proud of the way they have assisted the people of Timor-Leste on their march to self-determination and independence. It was a worthwhile investment. But if that invaluable investment is to make a lasting contribution to the growth and stability of Timor-Leste, the work aimed at supporting effective and credible security, administration and judicial institutions will have to be carried to its conclusion. We believe the United Nations has an important role in this regard.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“We thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for his briefing. We also wish to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Jose Luis Guterres on his new appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste, and we welcome him to the Council. The United Republic of Tanzania witnessed the agony of the people of Timor-Leste following the events of the past three months. Those regrettable events have also focused international attention on the urgent needs of Timor-Leste. What has become clearer through the report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/628) and the briefing that we received this morning is that, even without those sad events, Timor- Leste's needs would be immense and challenging. The magnitude of the challenge is such that Timor-Leste cannot confront it alone.”
2006-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5512 (2006) · source
“That will be critical if the present understanding is to become a building block to a broader comprehensive peace for the Middle East, and especially to a durable solution to the Palestinian question.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“We want to commend the Government of Lebanon for its seven-point plan, which was augmented by an offer to deploy 15,000 troops in southern Lebanon to control its territory, in collaboration with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. We also commend the Government of Israel for having given that proposal due consideration. The international community has an important role to play in support of the resolution. We commend potential troop-contributing countries and urge them to act with urgency, and we appeal for assistance for the return and resettlement of displaced persons and for the reconstruction of Lebanon. We also believe that the resolution that has been adopted is but a first step. Its relevance and effectiveness will demand the utmost good faith of the parties.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“In our view, any expectation that military action will bring about a political solution can only engender grave humanitarian consequences and render it considerably harder to promote a political solution, which must be preferred if sustainable peace is to be attained. It is also our view that the Government and the entire nation of Lebanon need not be the victims of the events that triggered the current crisis - events which the United Republic of Tanzania has condemned. However, we have always believed that this crisis need not escalate further. It was therefore with a sense of relief that we received the news of the outcome of the efforts that made it possible for us to vote in favour of the resolution.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“It emphasized the need to implement resolution 1559 (2004) and deeply regretted that so much time had been spent before the Council could act. 06-4649] It was with the same sense of urgency that we welcomed the efforts that made possible the resolution, which we believe creates the necessary framework for a cessation of hostilities. Our short-term objective has always been to stop further humanitarian casualties and suffering and to allow immediate humanitarian access and assistance. That is still our primary objective tonight. Our second objective springs from the realization that a political solution to the current crisis must also be sought with urgency.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source