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1. “Rwanda supports the fight against impunity and is ready to back Government actions that will lead to accountability for the perpetrators of Violations and abuses against civilians populations.”

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2. “In conclusion, let me reiterate that overcoming the challenges facing the Council with regard to the protection of civilians requires enhanced cooperation and better coordination among the Security Council, other United Nations bodies and agencies, and regional and subregional organizations involved in peacekeeping, peacebuilding and humanitarian activities. We urge parties to armed conflict to exercise restraint in undertaking disproportionate attacks against civilian areas and to allow unrestricted humanitarian access, especially to the most vulnerable. All stakeholders, including United Nations agencies, peacekeepers and humanitarian agencies, should protect civilians and avoid politicizing humanitarian assistance.”

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3. “With regarad to accountability for Violations and abuse against civilians in armed conflicts, I wish to restate the four important peace proposals emphasized by our Minister for Foreign Affairs in her statement during the open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict held in February (see S/PV.6917). First, justice must be timely. Secondly, rendering justice to Victims should be the only objective of accountability mechanisms. Political considerations should have no place. Thirdly, more careful attention should be paid to the principle of subsidiarity when choosing the most appropriate venue for judicial proceedings. Fourthly, the international community should increase the investment in strengthening national judicial capacities.”

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4. “Through proactive patrols and community outreach, they have created confidence among the population and contributed to the peace process. In their efforts to reduce attacks on civilians, Rwandan peacekeepers have introduced new ways of protecting them that include limiting the need for civilians, particularly women and girls, to leave their communities in search of firewood, which increases the risk of attack in Darfur. Lastly, the Rwandan formed police unit deployed to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti is sharing Rwanda's home-grown initiatives in community policing and community service, all of which contributes to the protection of civilians.”

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5. “The Rwandan Defence Forces doctrine in peacekeeping is guided by the protection of civilian and extends to the determination to uphold the protection of civilians even in situations that may result in the loss of the lives of our men and women. In the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Mission in Darfur, for example, in some instances, Rwandan contingents patrolling IDP camps were attacked, which in some cases resulted in death and injuries. Despite the losses incurred, the patrols were undeterred. Instead, the attacks increased the peacekeepers resolve and determination to protect IDPs, who remained under threat from armed elements. Together with other peacekeepers, Rwanda continues to help improve stability in areas of operation through creating a safe and secure environment for the distribution of humanitarian aid to IDPs.”

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6. “In situations of armed conflict, while the primary responsibility of the protection of civilians rests with the State, we equally remind non-State actors and the United Nations, including peacekeepers and other humanitarian actors, to prioritize the protection of civilians. Rwanda therefore calls upon the parties to fully observe strict compliance with international law, to avoid targeting civilian objects, to stop militarizing camps and to allow access to humanitarian assistance. As I learned from my experience in the 1994 genocide, Rwandan peacekeepers are contributing to the civilian protection requirements and are translating protection of civilian normative frameworks set by the Security Council to practise in the missions in which they are deployed.”

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7. “We are also party to the important instruments that came into force in 2012, namely, the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance and the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa, which are aimed at solving the root causes of conflict and protecting and assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa. We believe that the Council should take a more consistent and comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes of conflicts, including the establishment and operation of a comprehensive early-warning system for conflicts.”

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8. “As Rwanda has stated, the Security Council's failure to exercise its responsibility to protect civilians is a stark reminder of its failure to protect the more than 1 million Tutsi massacred during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Rwanda is of the View that the prevention of armed conflict is the surest way to prevent violations and abuses against civilians. Rwanda is playing its part through engagement at the international, regional and subregional levels in finding lasting solutions to conflicts and their root causes. We are fully engaged under the Pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region.”

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9. “The fighting between the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North also continue to cause human terror and catastrophe in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states of the Sudan. The conflicts have caused displacement ofpersons with limited humanitarian access. The crisis in Syria and the death toll there show the persistent failure of all sides to protect civilians and safeguard human life. Violations of international humanitarian law are causing civilian deaths, injuries and displacement. What is evident from those few cases is that the Council is faced with implementation challenges to its existing normative framework on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”

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10. “The negative forces and other military groups, such as the Rwanda Defence Force, a genocidal force that consists of perpetrators of the 1994 genocide of Tutsi in Rwanda, continues to spread its genocidal ideological poison, not just in our neighbourhood but also through a worldwide network. Other groups, such as the Lord's Resistance Army and uncontrolled Se'leka Coalition elements, continue to traumatize the population in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. Those forces use civilians as human shields, abduct and maim, forcefully recruit children and continue to carry out sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls. Such genocidal ideologies and inhuman acts should not be accommodated anywhere in the world.”

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11. “We believe that with each repetition, the consensus on the issue of the protection of civilians grows stronger, and our language becomes clear and loud to the perpetrators of violations and abuses against civilian populations that they will be held accountable. With such optimism, the disparity between our well- intentioned discussions in the Council and the effects of armed conflicts on civilian populations calls for more action by the Security Council. There is certainly a clear need to translate formative commitments into concrete improvements in the protection of civilians on the ground. In the Great Lakes region, for example, we unfortunately still have armed conflicts and roaming predators against the civilian population.”

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12. “The Security Council has shown interest in demonstrating that it takes violence against civilians seriously. It is indeed true that through a broad Security Council agenda, including human security, the Council's legitimacy and credibility hinges on its ability to act as a guarantor of civilian protection. We also note that considerable progress has been made since the first landmark resolution 1265 (1999) and resolution 1296 (2000) and through the increasing number of peacekeeping missions expressly mandated to protect civilians. In addition, over the past 10 years, the Secretary-General has put forward more than 100 recommendations in successive reports to the Security Council on the protection of civilians. Although it may sometimes seem like we are repeating ourselves, the cumulative effect is dramatic.”

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13. “I would like to thank you, Madam President, and the Argentine delegation for convening this important open debate. I would like to express my thanks to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his informative briefing. His presence here this morning is an affirmation of the importance of the topic we are addressing. I also would like to thank the Director for International Law and Cooperation of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Philip Spoerri; the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Navanathem Pillay; and the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Valerie Amos, for their respective briefings. Our holding a debate on the topic of the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict for the third time this year suggests its importance in the minds of Council members.”

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14. “We would like to express our ongoing support for UNAMA in the expectation that it will continue to play an essential role in supporting the stabilization of Afghanistan, and to that end, the Security Council should ensure that the Mission's mandate remains up to the tasks ahead. I would like to conclude by voicing our strong belief that the United Nations will continue to play a crucial role in the transition process. The gradual downsizing of the international military coalition will test the Afghanistan's governing capacity at the national and subregional levels. At this critical time, we believe strongly that UNAMA has a vital role to play in leading and coordinating the efforts of the international community.”

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15. “We therefore support the comprehensive approach led by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime aimed not only at eradicating poppy production but also at dealing with related areas, such as development and law enforcement. The international community has given its assurance that it will stand by Afghanistan through the transition process and beyond in the transition decade. The 2012 Tokyo Conference donors made pledges of around $16 billion, and we call on them to raise their commitments. We urge the Afghan Government to ensure good governance and to strengthen its anti-corruption measures, as indicated in the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework.”

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16. “My delegation is deeply concerned about the rate at which civilian deaths have been increasing, by 25 per cent compared to the same period last year. We strongly condemn all acts of terror and those that target innocent civilians. We therefore urge the Afghan Government to put in place both political and military measures aimed at protecting civilians. Combating the narcotics trade is a cross-cutting issue that should be tackled in a holistic way. Opium production in Afghanistan has posed a threat to the stability of the region and the overall security situation. We welcome the Afghan Government's commitment to combating this scourge; but while it cannot succeed alone, it is possible with regional cooperation and international engagement.”

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17. “If Afghanistan is to pursue stability and infuse the prospects of the post-2014 scenario with new optimism, there must be a credible, transparent and inclusive electoral process. We encourage the Afghan Government, with the support of its partners, including UNAMA, to lay a solid foundation for free and fair elections, and to spare no effort to achieve the broadest possible consensus on the rules of the game. We believe that engaging opposition groups, civil society and all relevant stakeholders in general will prove fruitful. The only way to foster participation is to make the process more inclusive and ensure that its outcome is legitimate. Successful and credible elections in Afghanistan are essential to stability and lasting peace.”

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18. “Rwanda welcomes the formal transfer of responsibility from the United States-led NATO troops to the Afghan authorities. The official launch of the fifth and final stage of the security transition is a demonstration of faith in the Afghan security forces. That is indeed a milestone in the process of withdrawal from the country; however, we urge NATO and other partners in peace to continue to support the Afghan forces through enhancing their capacity in terms of training and equipment, in order to safeguard the gains made in the past 12 years. The upcoming presidential and provincial council elections in 2014 will be a major opportunity for the Afghan authorities to translate their commitments into concrete achievements.”

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19. “I thank you for organizing this important debate on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Mr. President. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Kubis, for his in-depth briefing on the Secretary- General's report (S/2013/350), and the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan for his statement. Despite a number of changes that have occurred in the transitional process in Afghanistan, Rwanda recognizes the tremendous progress achieved so far. While the transition there is beset by multiple challenges, including insecurity, economic hurdles, illicit drug cultivation and a difficult humanitarian situation, it is important to reflect on the progress that has been made towards a stable political and economic transition.”

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20. “We therefore call upon the two countries to strengthen their cooperation with UNMIK. In conclusion, my delegation would like to stress that the achievement of peace in Kosovo lies in the hands of both parties, Kosovo and Serbia, themselves. My delegation therefore urges both sides to continue in the same spirit of determination and compromise in the implementation and realization of the historical agreement.”

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21. “The protection of their religious values as cultural heritage is crucial for the stability of Kosovo and the region. Rwanda welcomes the establishment of a specialized unit for the protection of cultural heritage and religious sites. My delegation welcomes the drafting ofthe Kosovo Strategy and Action Plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. I welcome the cooperation between UNMIK and other international organizations in implementing the United Nations mandate. We urge the international community to maintain its commitment to increasing its assistance to the parties in order to achieve lasting peace. However, we remain convinced that the task of building a stable and prosperous Kosovo and Serbia is the primary responsibility ofboth countries themselves.”

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22. “We call upon leaders, in collaboration with the international presence, to engage opinion leaders in the concerned communities in finding a peaceful solution to the cause of this tension. We welcome the ongoing cooperation on cultural heritage projects. Despite recent violence caused by the acts of a few extremists, Rwanda remains optimistic that Kosovo and Serbia can eventually resolve their differences. I commend the collaboration between UNMIK and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) in the area of the rule of law and its technical cooperation with the Ministries of Justice and Internal Affairs. In particular, we commend the efforts undertaken by EULEX in monitoring and advising the rule of law sector. Regarding human rights, Rwanda stresses that it is crucial to protect the human rights of minorities.”

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23. “We therefore call on both sides to maintain open channels of communication and involve all stakeholders as the process moves towards full realization. This important step on the part of both leaders indicates that they are looking forward to a better future for their countries. We call on the international community to give full support to the parties on their journey to implement this agreement. The Council responding with one voice in support of this agreement would be a key contribution to the realization and implementation of the agreement, but of course both parties should continue to demonstrate their political while and sincere desire in the continuation of the dialogue that will bring lasting peace. On the security situation, my delegation is concerned about the tensions in Kosovo.”

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24. “Indeed, Rwanda believes that it is in the common interest of both countries to close that dark chapter of their history and continue with serious negotiations. I deeply appreciate the role of the European Union, especially its continued efforts to maintain the momentum of peaceful dialogue between the two countries. It is evident to us in the active, skilful and sustainable involvement of the High Representative of the European Union, who has stewarded that sensitive and delicate negotiation towards a landmark agreement. Rwanda strongly believes that it is through dialogue that the long-term normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina can meaningfully flourish. The step taken by the parties is a cornerstone in their history, and there should be no turning back.”

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25. “Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate. I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Farid Zarif, for his briefing. I welcome Mr. Ivica Dacie, Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia and Mr. Hashim Thaci of Kosovo. We welcome their presence here today and their statements. The Secretary-General's report (S/2013/254) on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) highlights the challenges to its long- term presence and security in Kosovo, but the report also highlights the agreement between Belgrade and Pristina. Rwanda welcomes this historic agreement governing the normalization of relations, reached in the framework facilitated by the European Union. Serbia and Kosovo have proved that they can both focus on the future rather than stay entangled in the past.”

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