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2012-11-19
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2014-07-22
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  1. “Norway calls on the States members of the Security Council to redouble their efforts to address the root causes of those developments and to agree on concerted action to restore stability and calm.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  2. “We should not forget the other crises in the region. The situation in Syria remains extremely serious, despite the adoption of resolution 2165 (2014) in the past week. Norway remains firm in its condemnation of the blatant disregard for civilian suffering, human rights and international humanitarian law demonstrated by Syrian Government forces as well by as other parties to the tragic civil war. The atrocities committed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its seizure of control of considerable territories in north-eastern Syria and in north-western and central parts of Iraq threaten not only Iraq and Syria, but the whole region. Global resources and capacity for humanitarian responses are under severe strain.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  3. “On the margins of the General Assembly, Norway will chair an ordinary meeting of the AHLC, hosted by the Secretary-General, to coordinate external assistance for building the Palestinian institutions and sustainable economic growth. Thirdly, Norway calls on the Security Council to request that the parties return to a political process aimed at solving the outstanding issues of their conflict peacefully, in accordance with Security Council resolutions, previous commitments and agreements between the parties. Without hope for the future, the freedom to live dignified lives, and respect for rights and international norms, there will be no lasting peace for either of the civilian populations. Without lasting peace, mutual respect and broad recognition of the two peoples and their rights, there will not be security and peace.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  4. “Border crossings must be reopened, and access and movement for people and goods must be facilitated. Key to achieving that is, in the short term, to reunite Palestine under one integrated and reformed authority, headed by President Abbas, as the Palestinian factions have agreed to do. As the Chair of the Donor Group and the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) and in partnership with the European Union presidency, Norway will take an initiative calling for an international donors conference for Palestine in Oslo as soon as a ceasefire is announced. The conference will address immediate challenges and call for pledges of international assistance.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  5. “First, Norway calls for concerted international action by all friends of Israel and Palestine in support of the Egyptian initiative and leadership to broker an unconditional and immediate cessation of hostilities. Secondly, Norway calls for addressing the appalling humanitarian situation in Gaza. Recalling resolution 1860 (2009) and the understanding reached for the truce that ended the 2012 confrontations, we see that the challenges are clear. There is an urgent need for humanitarian and medical assistance and for the reconstruction of private homes and infrastructure. There is a need to bring the security arrangements in Gaza in line with the rest of Palestine. The people in Gaza cannot continue to live under a blockade and remain dependent on assistance from the international community.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  6. “Civilian casualties, including the killing of four children on the beach in Gaza and the military operation in Shujaiya, should be swiftly and thoroughly investigated. The ongoing military confrontation is a threat to international peace and stability. Going beyond the recent press statements, the Security Council could take more decisive action to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. Norway has repeatedly called for an immediate and unconditional cessation ofhostilities and for a long-term and durable ceasefire. The bloodshed and suffering must end. That goal, however, also requires addressing the complex underlying causes of the conflict.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  7. “Instead, massive violence now incites unlimited hatred and causes devastating suffering for civilians. Norway condemns the rocket attacks against Israeli civilians. Israel has the right to defend its citizens. Yet Israel has an obligation to respect the requirements under humanitarian law, an obligation shared by all the combatant Palestinian groups. Being the stronger party and operating in very densely populated areas only adds to Israel's responsibility. We take note of Israel's acceptance of the ceasefire initiative proposed by Egypt a week ago. Norway condemns the loss ofmore than 600 civilian lives, among them many women and children. That unacceptable level of suffering of civilians is out of proportion.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  8. “Our complete statement will be available on PaperSmart. Developments in the Middle East since our last meeting (see S/PV.7164) are cause for deep concern. For the fourth time in the seven years since Hamas took control over the Gaza Strip, violence has flared up and inflicted an intolerable toll on civilians. That violence, coming after the suspension of the United States-led initiative to negotiate a final status agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization shows that the status quo is unsustainable. Reaching a final status agreement would have abrogated the Israeli occupation of Palestine, granted the Palestinian people a sovereign State and opened the way to broad recognition of Israel as promised by the Arab Peace Initiative. An agreement would have laid the ground for nurturing peace.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

  9. “Our aim is to agree on strong and concrete recommendations on how international humanitarian law should be understood and implemented so as to address the pressing humanitarian concerns at hand. We hope the Council will join us in this urgent task, which requires our continued and concerted efforts.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

  10. “Ensuring respect for international humanitarian law on everyone's part remains a key measure for improving the protection of civilians. Thirdly, in complex conflict situations, States should strive to apply all the applicable law, including international humanitarian law and human rights law, in a manner that affords civilians the best possible protection. Fourthly, it is essential to ensure that the conduct of military operations is properly documented and to strive for increased transparency, both during and after an armed conflict. This is necessary in order to prevent further violations, protect civilians and promote accountability in post-conflict situations. Our initiative will culminate in a global conference in Oslo on 23 and 24 May. All States, as well as the United Nations, the ICRC and civil society, will be invited.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

  11. “The discussions in the regional seminars conducted so far have identified a number of possible recommendations. First, in order to fully implement international humanitarian law, including its rules of distinction and proportionality, it is important that we focus, in practical terms, on how military operations can be conducted with less risk for the civilian populations concerned. Furthermore, it is essential that practical and scenario-based training in international humanitarian law be promoted at all levels within the military. Secondly, we need increased engagement and dialogue with non-State armed groups in order to increase respect for international humanitarian law among such actors. International humanitarian law is binding on every party to an armed conflict, whether it be a State actor or a non-State armed group.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

  12. “In order to identify practical measures and recommendations so as to effectively address the humanitarian challenges at hand, we believe that it is necessary to build our discussions on experience from the field in the different regions. To that end, seminars have been held in Jakarta, Buenos Aires and Kampala. Vienna will be the venue for the fourth regional seminar on 21 and 22 February. An essential aspect of the seminars has been contributions from individuals and organizations with first-hand experience in dealing with the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Participants from the military, as well as the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and other humanitarian organizations working in the field, have provided highly useful input.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

  13. “For that reason, we believe that it is necessary to engage all relevant actors, including the military, humanitarian organizations and civil society, in a discussion on how the implementation of international humanitarian law can and should be strengthened in practice. That is why our countries have taken an initiative called "Reclaiming the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law". The aim is not to negotiate new legislation, but to agree on practical measures that will effectively improve the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. We believe that full compliance with international humanitarian law is essential and possible.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

  14. “Norway aligns itself with the statements previously made by Sweden, on behalf of the Nordic countries, and Switzerland, on behalf of the Group of Friends. I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of Argentina, Austria, Indonesia and my own country, Norway. The tremendous human suffering inflicted on civilians in armed conflicts across the globe is unacceptable. Much more can, and must, be done to protect the civilian population. It is broadly agreed that the provisions of international humanitarian law afford civilians significant protection from the effects of military operations, provided that they are faithfully implemented. That said, the complexities of today's armed conflicts raise a number of new challenges.”

    2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source

  15. “The international cooperation in Southeast Asia is functioning well, and Norway is engaged in that work. The regional cooperation in Western Africa still needs to mature. It is our hope that the countries in the region will give the issue of armed robbery and piracy the priority it deserves and that joint action will follow.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

  16. “Our priority is to see that the rule of law is implemented throughout Somalia. We are now seeing a new beginning in the country, which we hope will be an important step towards ensuring the rule of law. Parallel to that, international efforts to arrest and prosecute organizers of and investors in piracy must continue. We must also prevent the laundering of ransom money. Norway would like to take this opportunity to underline that it is morally and legally unacceptable to play with human lives in order to extort ransom payments the way pirates in Somalia do. Although we can be pleased with our progress in combating piracy in the western Indian Ocean, we are concerned about the increased number of armed robberies and acts of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. Piracy also continues to be a problem in Southeast Asia.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

  17. “The way in which we have shared burdens in our efforts to ensure that pirates are prosecuted is one aspect of this successful cooperation. We would like to commend the countries in the region that have stepped up to do their share. They have been excellent partners. Norway is co-financing the United Nations prison project in Puntland. We look forward to seeing the rapid completion of that project, which will mean that Somalia's neighbours can transfer convicted pirates for imprisonment there. Norway will also deploy a frigate to the anti-pirate Operation Ocean Shield for six months, from the end of May. Another key to success has been cooperation with the shipping industry and its implementation of best management practices. We must continue our joint efforts so that this particular brand of crime can be brought to an end.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

  18. “Maritime security has received increased attention since pirates from Somalia started threatening the lives and safety of seafarers and undermining world trade in 2007 and 2008. The recent decrease in the number of hijackings in the western Indian Ocean reflects the successful international cooperation in addressing this problem. An important factor in this success story is the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate India on its current chairmanship of the Contact Group. The simple and non-bureaucratic way of organizing work, and the way countries with very different resources and challenges have cooperated in the Contact Group, could provide a model for tackling other security problems in future.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source