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first: 2010-01-27
most recent: 2014-11-19
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“In considering this option, it is important that the mandate and scope of the Special Representative's role be clarified, as well as the relationship between the Special Representative and the existing United Nations structures dealing with terrorism, each of which each has its own specific mandate. My delegation is of the firm view that the creation of any new office should be measured in terms of its contribution to facilitating international efforts to counter terrorism, rather than duplicating work already being done or by placing additional burdens on Member States, especially those in the developing world. In conclusion, we wish to take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. President, for including this important debate in the Council's programme of work.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Political solutions aimed at resolving conflict and creating the conditions for a better future over the long term are required. International cooperation in combating terrorism should also include a joint commitment to eradicate poverty and underdevelopment. Countermeasures can never be sustainable if these factors are not addressed in tandem with counter-terrorism initiatives. South Africa stands firm in its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and believes that terrorist acts and attacks against civilians cannot be condoned. That approach is integral to the humanitarian values that inspired our struggle for freedom and governed our conduct during that period. South Africa has taken note of the proposal to establish the post of a Special Representative on extremism within the United Nations system.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“In the medium term, international cooperation must also address the root causes of terrorism. There is a need to understand and address the conditions that make terrorism an attractive option to the disaffected. Engagement, including through education, eliminating inequalities and working with disadvantaged groups in society, particularly young people, and developing appropriate strategies at the national, regional and international levels, remains critical. In that context, it also becomes important to resolve conflicts in all parts of the globe, including the search for lasting peace in the Middle East. Illegal occupation and the denial of freedom and the right to self- determination create fertile ground for recruitment.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“It provides a holistic and multifaceted response to the challenge and is premised on respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. It is up to each country and subregion to put the Strategy in its respective context and make it meaningful to the diverse range of local stakeholders, which is necessary for its successful implementation. The growing threat ofterrorism has also highlighted the need for the international community to reach agreement on a definition of terrorism. It is therefore important that we continue our efforts to finalize the comprehensive convention on international terrorism. South Africa reiterates its view that terrorism cannot be defeated militarily and cannot be dealt with solely through the use of force or coercive measures.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“The South African Government continues to pledge its support for the global campaign against terrorism within the framework of the United Nations, which my delegation regards as pivotal in coordinating and facilitating international efforts to that end, particularly when dealing with the emergence of new threats. South Africa supports the strengthening of the multilateral system to deal with such efforts and acknowledges the work being done by the General Assembly and the subsidiary structures of the Security Council in that regard. We also welcome initiatives and efforts that promote dialogue, tolerance, diversity and understanding among peoples, cultures and religions. The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy remains a useful collective and flexible tool for guiding the international community's response to terrorism.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Given terrorism's global reach and its changing nature, international cooperation has become even more important in Member States' efforts to counter it. International efforts should support a comprehensive, multifaceted and integrated approach to address, inter alia, the abuse of financial systems by terrorists, cybersecurity, the increasing use of social media and the Internet in radicalization, including incitement to hatred, the merging of the link between ideological extremism and transnational organized crime, and kidnapping and hostage-taking for ransom. Terrorism poses a threat to international peace and security and to the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. It is imperative that the international community adopt adequate measures to counter it.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“I would like to express our congratulations to Australia for assuming the presidency of the Security Council. Additionally, Mr. President, I would like to express my appreciation for your continuing to preside over this meeting in spite of the fact that your other colleagues, members of the Council, do not find it attractive at this time ofthe day to remain in the Chamber. It shows personal commitment on your part, Sir, to the work of the Council and the subject that we are considering today, and I thank you for it. Recent acts of terrorism on our continent and further afield suggest that, despite concerted efforts by Members States, the phenomenon continues to grow and evolve, creating instability and untold consequences for innocent populations and the regions they inhabit. No country or continent is immune from the threat.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“We are convinced that in the next few months and years as we move forward, the people of the Congo, who have suffered many years of instability and insecurity, will appreciate the collective efforts of the international community, the region and their national leadership.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“On our part, we will continue to appreciate the broader role of the international community, particularly the Security Council and MONUSCO. South Africa remains committed to efforts to bring peace and stability to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We will continue to contribute whatever resources at our disposal that are required for that purpose, including our participation in MONUSCO and its Force Intervention Brigade. We would like to call on the international community and the United Nations to continue to provide the much-needed resources for the implementation of the disarmament process. In conclusion, South Africa remains committed to finding a lasting and durable solution to all the challenges facing the Great Lakes and the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the context of regional mechanisms.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“It is therefore the responsibility of all of us - the stakeholders - to jointly and collectively define the criteria and terms of the review that will be done in three months. South Africa appreciates the manner in which the Security Council has so far cooperated with the regional organizations in addressing the challenges in the region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Given the critical stage that we have entered in all our efforts as part of the international community, it will be critical that we continue to build and consolidate this cooperation, which is based on mutual respect and an appreciation of the divergent roles of the various stakeholders. In that regard, we would like to emphasize the significance of respecting the decisions that the two regions - the ICGLR and SADC - have taken and will continue to take.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“South Africa's position is informed by the decisions that were taken at the recent ministerial meeting of the ICGLR and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on the political and security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the continued voluntary disarmament and demobilization of the Forces Democratiques de Liberation du Rwanda (FDLR). The ministerial meeting was mandated by the ICGLR/SADC summit that took place last year in Pretoria. We remain convinced of the political correctness ofthe decisions that the ministerial meeting took to the effect that the disarmament of the F DLR should take place within the framework of six months, beginning on 2 July, with a midterm review.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“In that regard, South Africa would like to express its appreciation to the Security Council for its continued cooperation with and support for regional efforts and initiatives aimed at the resolution of the challenges in the region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. South Africa attaches great importance to peace and security on the continent in general and in the Great Lakes region in particular. It is for that reason that we continue to be committed to the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. We are of the firm view that its successful implementation will go a long way towards comprehensively addressing the challenges facing the region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is one ofthe oldest and the largest United Nations peacekeeping missions in the world and on our continent, Africa. We are pleased with the progress that has been made in the past decade and in the past few years. The security situation in the region and in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains fragile, but there is no doubt that significant progress has been made. The recent strengthening of MONUSCO and its mandate by the Council has contributed a great deal to the progress that has been made.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“A lot of work has been done and a lot of ground covered in the past 18 months during her tenure in this role. We would also like to welcome the recent appointment of Ambassador Said Djinnit as the new Special Representative, and we look forward to working with him. We also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. Martin Kobler for his comprehensive briefing and appreciate the work that he continues to do. We take note of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/450) in that regard. We also want to thank the Minister of Defence of Angola for his briefing in his capacity as Chair of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for inviting us to participate in this debate. My delegation would like to express its congratulations to the Mission of the United Kingdom on assuming the presidency of the Council for this month. In the same breath, we would like to congratulate the previous presidency of the Council, held by the delegation of Rwanda. We appreciate your prioritizing this matter, Mr. President, and scheduling this debate. We are particularly pleased that you, Sir, personally came to preside over the debate. We would like to pay tribute to Mrs. Mary Robinson, the outgoing Special Envoy of the Secretary- General, for her hard work and political commitment to the resolution of the challenges facing the Great Lakes region.”
2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source
“President Zuma will also invite President Abbas on a working visit to South Africa. In conclusion, we call on the Council to shoulder its responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations and to adopt a draft resolution that will send an unequivocal and strong message that the indiscriminate and arbitrary killing of civilians on both sides has to stop and that there will be accountability for the gross violations of international law in all its aspects. The Security Council cannot afford the luxury of permanent paralysis and inaction regarding this matter. The status quo is not sustainable and will forever remain an indelible mark on the aims and objectives of the Organization.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“South Africa has welcomed the formation of a national unity Government by the Palestinians. The South African Government has announced 10 million rand in humanitarian aid to Gaza to address the current plight of the Palestinians caused by the military ground operation. The people and Government of South Africa will continue to identify with the Palestinian cause and to contribute to efforts towards a durable and sustainable political solution to the crisis. We continue to be inspired by the words of our former late President Mandela, who said, "We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians." The South African Government has today announced its intention to dispatch a team to Israel and Palestine to convey our growing concern about the escalation of violence there.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“The root cause of the conflict has to be addressed, namely, the two-State solution that consists of the creation of the State of Palestine on the basis of the pre-l967 borders, existing side by side with the State of Israel. We also call for the immediate admission of the State of Palestine as a full Member of the United Nations with all rights and privileges. The continued lack of action on the part of the Security Council on the Palestinian application for full membership is not justified and serves only to give undue advantage to the Israelis at the expense of the Palestinians. There must be an immediate ceasefire now, to stop all of the carnage that is currently taking place as we debate the matter. The parties should return to negotiations, as there can be no military solution to the conflict.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“The Israelis know from experience over the years that they will suffer no consequences of their actions carried out in violation of all known provisions of international law. Who is the most powerful party to the conflict and who should bear the greatest degree of responsibility and accountability? The reality is that the whole crisis is meant to divert attention from the real issues faced daily by the Palestinian people in their struggle for self-determination and freedom. We should all be reminded that at the core of the Israeli-Palestinian question is the perpetual occupation by Israel and the Palestinian struggle for self- determination, equality, freedom and justice.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“The past few days since the conflict started and the subsequent Israeli ground invasion of Gaza began have neither seen nor resulted in any meaningful action on the part of the Council, which is the principal organ of the United Nations responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security. We have heard condemnations from speakers before us and some members of the Council, but the biggest question posed to us, and particularly to the Council, by the people, children, women and the elderly of Palestine is: What are you doing about our plight, the indignity we continue to suffer at the hands of the occupiers and the killing of our children, mothers and grandparents?”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“There cannot, however, be any justification for flagrant violations of international law, international humanitarian law and human rights law. The Security Council cannot be caught using double standards, such as calling for accountability for violations of international law taking place somewhere, including calls to refer situations to the International Criminal Court, while not doing so when the same acts are committed by Israel. The most glaring weakness of the Organization in its almost 70 years of existence continues to be the manner in which it deals with the Israeli-Palestinian question.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“My delegation would like to congratulate you, Sir, your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. The current Israeli invasion of Gaza is a collective indictment of the international community, the United Nations in general and the Security Council in particular. History will indeedjudge the United Nations and members of the Security Council harshly for the failure to carry out their historic responsibilities of maintaining international peace and security. For its part, South Africa has condemned violence from all parties to the current conflict. We continue to call for the immediate cessation of hostilities, the firing of rockets and Israel's disproportionate military actions.”
2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source
“The Security Council must also include measures that bring pressure to bear on perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict, especially on individuals andparties through the adoption of specific measures, including specific and time-bound protection commitments by all the relevant actors to an armed conflict. While there is value in developing monitoring mechanisms by the Security Council to ensure the implementation of the provisions of the relevant resolutions, greater participation by women in negotiation and peacemaking processes will allow for greater inclusivity and incorporation of gender perspectives reflective of the interests and concerns of women, thereby contributing to the sustainability of peace efforts.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“The value of engaging women from different communities in identifying early conflict warning signs, mediating community conflicts, and leading campaigns to prevent sexual and gender-based violence is well documented. In conclusion, every effort must be made to end impunity by perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence in conflict. My delegation therefore affirms its support for the inclusion of sexual violence in the definition ofacts prohibited during ceasefires, including the exclusion of perpetrators of sexual violence from amnesty provisions.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“My delegation is of the view that civil society and women's organizations are important partners in efforts aimed at preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based violence and in providing victims and survivors with information and support, towards facilitating their access to health services, legal assistance, basic services and livelihood assistance. In that regard, Member States, and key United Nations bodies such as the Peacebuilding Commission, UN-Women and the United Nations Development Programme, working with United Nations country teams and peace missions, have a critical role to play in supporting and capacitating the development of civil society and women's organizations at community and local levels.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“My delegation commends the work of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict in enhancing the capacity-building of civilian and militaryjustice systems to address sexual violence. We believe, however, that significantly more needs to be done by Member States, the United Nations system and the relevant entities in supporting national efforts by States to increase women's participation, leadership and expertise in the rule of law and transitional justice, as well as in advancing accountability measures for serious offences committed against the victims of sexual violence.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“In the broader framework of prevention, we have long advocated for the explicit referencing of sexual violence in conflict in all the relevant country-specific resolutions, as well as in the authorizations and renewals of the mandates of peacekeeping and special political missions. We recognize the valuable contribution of the five-point priority agenda of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict as a strategy to address sexual violence in conflict. However, as highlighted in the report of the Secretary-General, we believe that priority must be given to fostering national ownership, leadership and responsibility to ensure sustainability.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We are conscious that the consequences ofthose egregious crimes are devastating for affected communities. While the report of the Secretary-General strongly underscores the need for a comprehensive, multi-sectoral and multi-dimensional framework approach to address the prevention of sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict settings, we concur with the Secretary-General's observation that national ownership, leadership and responsibility are key in the prevention of sexual violence. Ultimately, Member States bear the primary legal and moral responsibility for preventing and addressing such crimes.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate and for giving us the opportunity to participate. At the outset, we would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2014/181). My delegation acknowledges the significant gains recorded in the past decade towards building political momentum in the fight against the scourge of sexual violence in conflict. Undoubtedly, that has contributed to a more focused, coherent and integrated approach across the United Nations system in addressing this complex and persistent challenge. The recent report of the Secretary-General warrants serious consideration, given the overwhelming evidence that sexual violence in situations of armed conflict and post-conflict remains systemic and widespread in many parts of the world.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Finally, my delegation wishes to express its appreciation for the work done by UNOCA under the leadership of Special Representative of the Secretary- General Abou Moussa. It must be emphasized that for UNOCA to be able to implement all of its plans and programmes for the region, it needs to be equipped with all of the resources it requires. My delegation supports the presidential statement that will be adopted by Council later today.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“We reaffirm that military action against the LRA should be conducted in a manner that minimizes civilian casualties and should be in compliance with applicable international law, including international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law. South Africa wishes to reiterate that those military operations should be part of a broader strategy that should include the granting of amnesty, policies for facilitating defections and reintegration, and the arrest of LRA commanders indicted by the International Criminal Court. In that respect, we call on all States to cooperate with Uganda and the International Criminal Court to effect the arrest warrants issued against LRA leaders.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“In that regard, it is Vital for the international community to support the African Union by mobilizing international assistance and by providing all necessary assistance for operationalizing the African Union Regional Cooperation Initiative against the LRA, particularly in logistical, financial and technical terms, so as to facilitate the effective functioning ofthe various components ofthe Initiative. It is also necessary to build the capacity of the armed and security forces of the affected countries. Inter-mission cooperation among the various United Nations peacekeeping operations in the region, such as the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, would also be a useful tool in the common approach to addressing the LRA issue.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“Our energies should be focused on its full implementation. South Africa commends the ongoing military cooperation between the countries affected by LRA activities in addressing that challenge. In that regard, my delegation welcomes the efforts of the Special Representative in convening a meeting with national, regional and international partners in Entebbe, Uganda, to develop a joint road map for the implementation of the Regional Strategy on the LRA in July 2014. That road map would, inter alia, strengthen the operational capabilities of the countries affected by the atrocities of the LRA and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to affected areas. We also welcome the efforts by Uganda and South Sudan in contributing a total of 2,500 troops to the African Union Regional Task Force during September 2012.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“South Africa is concerned about the devastating effects of the LRA and its continued activities in a number of African countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, South Sudan and the Central African Republic. The brutality of those activities continues to haunt thousands of innocent civilians, including women and children, and has resulted in the massive displacement of about 443,000 people and an acute humanitarian crisis. The African Union has declared the LRA a terrorist organization, and the Security Council should therefore deal with the LRA in the same manner. The five strategic areas of intervention in the United Nations Regional Strategy to Address the Threat and Impact of the Activities of the LRA remain critical in the global efforts to combat the scourge of the LRA.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“We remain convinced that economic development and security are mutually reinforcing, and we therefore commend the work of UNOCA in supporting States of the region in strengthening conflict prevention, peacebuilding and dealing with cross-border threats. The proliferation of weapons and the spread of transnational organized crime and terrorist groups continue to pose a threat to the region's security. Insecurity in the Sahel region is of particular concern, because of its impact on peace and stability and on socioeconomic development in the Central African region. The activities of the Lord's Resistance Army remain a grave threat to peace, security and stability in the region, with serious humanitarian consequences.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“As noted by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2012/923), the concern remains that election-related violence could be a source ofinstability in the absence of transparent legal, participatory and inclusive processes. South Africa commends the excellent economic growth rate of over 5 per cent that has been registered by many countries in the region despite the current difficult economic and financial climate. That notwithstanding, efforts must be employed to translate that growth rate into the alleviation of poverty in order to benefit the majority of the vulnerable and marginalized communities.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“Mr. President, we would like to thank your delegation for having organized this discussion today. My delegation wishes to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Abou Moussa, for his comprehensive briefing on the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). The political, economic and security situation in Central Africa continues to improve. During the past few months, we have witnessed successful and peaceful elections in certain countries of the region. There have also been electoral reforms in countries of the region aimed at ensuring credible and transparent elections.”
2012-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6891 (2012) · source
“Finally, I wish to conclude by stating that the Council's mandate remains the maintenance of international peace and security. The Council can act in relation to piracy only to the extent that a specific situation, such as the piracy off the coast of Somalia, amounts to a threat to international peace and security.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“Conversely, any lethargy in acting against the plundering of Somali resources could be construed as indicating a lack of interest in the livelihoods of ordinary Somalis. South Africa supports the call for Somalia to declare an exclusive economic zone. However, the absence of a declared exclusive economic zone cannot be used to justify the illegal exploitation of Somali resources in the zone. There is nothing in the Convention on the Law of the Sea that suggests that the existence of an exclusive economic zone is subject to its declaration by the coastal State. Thus, even as we await the declaration of an exclusive economic zone by Somalia, fishing and dumping in the maritime zone 200 nautical miles from its coastline without the consent of its authorities is illegal.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“Somali authorities must be assisted in their efforts to ensure that the benefits of Somali resources are enjoyed by Somalia and its people. We note that the Secretary-General has reported that there is a lack of information regarding the illegal fishing and dumping of waste off the coast of Somalia. We hope that in the context of paragraph 24 of resolution 2020 (2011), those States and organizations with a naval presence in the area will provide the Secretary-General with the information necessary to enable the Council to take this matter further. If we fail to take decisive action in that regard, we risk creating the impression that the Council is willing to act to curb piracy only because the vital economic interests of some countries are threatened.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“Jack Lang, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Legal Issues Related to Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, indicated that: "New measures to enhance the effectiveness of counter-piracy efforts and successfully prosecute alleged pirates will be crucial. The recommended solution is to implement, on an extremely urgent basis, a comprehensive multidimensional plan comprising three components - economic, security and jurisdictional/correctional - that would be brought to bear simultaneously." (S/2011/30, annex summary, 17.3) As stressed by the African Union Peace and Security Council, one ofthe many issues that have to be addressed in our search for solutions in Somalia must include the curbing of the illegal plundering of Somali resources, including the illegal fishing and dumping of waste off the coast of Somalia.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“The international community should therefore direct more efforts and resources towards addressing the root causes of the Somali conflict while also maintaining the required pressure at sea against the perpetrators of piracy. South Africa notes that the number of incidents of piracy has decreased significantly since the recent security and political gains in Somalia. In the light of that development, the new Somali Government needs to be equipped with its own mechanisms to combat piracy on land and sea. In that respect, international support for strengthening its maritime security ability and its judicial and correctional service infrastructure, as well as the provision of economic opportunities for coastal communities, will be crucial. In that regard, the report of Mr.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“Stronger international coordination could assist in addressing crucial issues such as money laundering associated with piracy, the involvement of international crime syndicates and other major challenges related to piracy. Allow me to turn to the issue of piracy off the coast of Somalia, which in the View of my delegation is a case sui generis. South Africa continues to insist that piracy off the coast of Somalia must be seen in the context of the peace challenges facing Somalia. In our View, resolving the problem of piracy off the coast of Somalia will require holistic solutions and an end to the current conflict. Piracy remains a symptom of a greater problem, which is the political, security and economic challenges on land.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“Article 100 of the Convention affirms the duty of all States to cooperate, as far as possible, in the repression of piracy on the high seas. Moreover, article 105 permits all States to seize a pirate ship and exercise universal jurisdiction over persons committing piracy. Those provisions should guide all States in the fight against piracy. We should thus avoid seeking to create new norms, as the emphasis should be on the implementation of the existing framework. The international community should also enhance efforts aimed at the sharing of information and the development of a strong network to alleviate the challenges related to piracy.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“South Africa remains committed to doing its part to lend support by cooperating and coordinating with other stakeholders on anti-piracy initiatives pursuant to its international legal obligations. In the Southern African Development Community region, South Africa has deployed its naval assets and allocated 63 million rands for anti-piracy operations in the Mozambique Channel. We recall that international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, sets out a comprehensive legal framework applicable to piracy and armed robbery as well as other ocean activities. It is important that current efforts to combat piracy be fully consistent with that international legal framework.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“Mr. President, we would like to thank you for having organized this very important debate on piracy and also for having prepared the comprehensive concept note (S/20l2/8l4, annex). We thank Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson for his useful and comprehensive briefing. South Africa is concerned about the scourge of piracy and particularly its impact on the safety of navigation and the danger it poses to seafarers. More generally, piracy has a negative impact on the political, social, economic and humanitarian situation of affected States. We thus applaud the efforts of various States and entities such as the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in combating piracy.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“My delegation has stressed, since the first report presented by the Prosecutor, that we should call for investigations by the Office of the Prosecutor to cover all criminal acts committed by all participants in the conflict. We have noted that the Office ofthe Prosecutor continues to analyse information relating to atrocities allegedly committed by the rebel forces, as outlined in, among other things, the report of the United Nations International Commission of Inquiry in Libya. We hope that the analysis will be speedily completed, and we applaud the Prosecutor's comments to the effect that a decision will be made in the near future.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“In that context, we would be grateful if the Prosecutor could share with us what the general attitude of her Office is to the admissibility challenge initiated by Libya. Does the Office of the Prosecutor believe that the complementarity test has been met? Was the submission filed by the Office of the Prosecutor supportive of the admissibility challenge, or did it challenge the claims of inadmissibility? In her answers to those questions, we would be grateful, in the light of the inactivity test of the Court, if the Prosecutor could share whether, to her knowledge, prosecutions of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi have been initiated in Libya, particularly as concerns Law 38, to which she referred this morning.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“Indeed, while there was a flurry ofjustice-related activities in the early days, it appears that the wheels of justice began to grind more slowly with the end of the conflict. For us, the need for justice does not end with the cessation of hostilities. If that were so, justice would not be an end in itself but only a means to an end. We have taken note of the admissibility challenge initiated by Libya before the Court. South Africa, as a focal point on complementarity, encourages domestic prosecution as the first option for ensuring justice. In particular, as a court of last resort, the ICC should intervene only where a national system is genuinely unable or unwilling to prosecute.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source
“South Africa supported and sponsored resolution 1970 (2011), which referred the situation in Libya to the International Criminal Court, because we were concerned that crimes against civilians were being committed in the midst of the conflict in Libya and wanted to see that the perpetrators would be held accountable for their crimes. Our support for the referral was based on our belief that the fight against impunity and the promotion ofjustice are objectives that must be pursued in our collective efforts to find enduring peace. The referral was made in February 2011; the decision to initiate prosecutions was made within weeks of the referral. By June 2011 the Pre-Trial Chamber had issued arrest warrants against Muammar Al-Qadhafi, Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi. To date, however, actual justice remains elusive.”
2012-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6855 (2012) · source