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Masood Khan

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first: 2012-10-15
most recent: 2015-01-30
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“Moreover, the resolution clearly outlines the respective tasks of the Intervention Brigade and its regular forces, including the associated mission concept, the concept of operations and the rules of engagement. The text also lays particular emphasis on deterring any attacks against peacekeeper and underlines the need for strengthening the security of United Nations personnel. Pakistan remains fully committed to the basic principles ofpeacekeeping, including the consent of the parties, impartiality and the non-use of force, except in self-defence and defence of the mandate. Deployed in one of the most restive regions in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistani peacekeepers are an integral part of the Mission and have played an important role in the effective discharge of the Mission's mandate.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“Before the negotiations on resolution 2098 (2013), we had several reservations. However, through intense engagements, a number of those concerns have been addressed. Our interpretation of this resolution with regard to the Intervention Brigade is as follows. The resolution clearly states, in paragraph 9, that the establishment of the Intervention Brigade is "on an exceptional basis and without creating a precedent or any prejudice to the agreed principles of peacekeeping". The resolution clearly defines the goals and tasks of the Intervention Brigade and outlines its exit strategy, which focuses on building the capacity of a Congolese rapid-reaction force that would take over the tasks of the Intervention Brigade.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“Over the years, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has been a stabilizing factor in the country. It has made vital contributions to the protection of civilians, in line with its mandate. The Mission's continued presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is an important part of the new comprehensive approach. The collective goal of the Security Council and the international community should be to build the capacity of Congolese national security institutions for the progressive and time-bound transfer of responsibility to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That will enable the Government to assume its primary responsibility to maintain peace and security in the eastern part of the country and to bring war criminals and fugitives to justice.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“We welcome the presence of the honourable Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Council. Pakistan fully supports the Framework for Peace, Security and Cooperation for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, which lays the foundation for durable peace in the region. We commend the role and important contribution of regional and subregional organizations, including the Southern African Development Community and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, towards peace and security in the region. We particularly appreciate the mediation role of the Secretary-General, and we express our full support for his comprehensive approach towards a political solution to the recurring cycles of instability in the region by addressing the underlying causes.”
2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source
“We also caution against donor fatigue, which can result from a protracted crisis such as that faced by Haiti. Pakistan supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Haiti. We remain a sincere partner of the people of Haiti in their quest for peace, security, stability and progress.”
2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source
“It entails a narrowing of MINUSTAH activities to core mandated tasks in the areas of security, governance, the rule of law and the respect for human rights. We agree with the approach of working around a set of stabilization benchmarks to gauge the overall progress. One of the most significant aspects of the benchmarks is the development of the Haitian National Police (HNP). The success of the five-year training programme and the strengthening of the HNP is a prerequisite for MINUSTAH's eventual withdrawal from Haiti. Today's debate should underscore the challenge of addressing the humanitarian situation in Haiti. The ongoing cholera epidemic, food insecurity and extreme vulnerability to natural disasters augment the humanitarian challenge. We urge greater coordination and cohesion among different actors engaged in humanitarian work.”
2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source
“Pakistan has been a participant in United Nations peacekeeping missions in Haiti since 1993. At present, one formed police unit from Pakistan comprising 139 personnel is serving in Haiti. All components of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) are implementing a challenging mandate under difficult circumstances. We hope that the drawdown of the MINUSTAH military component will not impact the security situation in that country. Disturbances in some areas of the country underscore the necessity for the Mission to remain agile and capable against an emergent situation. The Secretary-General's report under consideration today (S/2013/139) has presented a condition-based consolidation plan for MINUSTAH.”
2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source
“Last year, Haiti achieved important political milestones by forming a new Government, issuing constitutional amendments and establishing a Superior Council of the Judiciary. This year, elections of Presidents of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies are significant developments. Improvement in relations between the executive and the Parliament will lead to further political progress in the country. We welcome the pledge made by the President of Haiti to hold elections in 2013. The elections will help revitalize the country's democratic institutions. Haiti needs international assistance in managing the electoral process. We support assistance by the United Nations for the Haitian authorities to progressively assume full responsibility for the management of the electoral process by 2016.”
2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's debate. We thank the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Nigel Fisher, for his insightful briefing. Pakistan fully supports efforts to move Haiti towards peace and progress, which is the collective objective of the Haitian people, the Council and the international community. The brave and resilient people of Haiti have made important strides towards stability and development. The devastating earthquake of 2010 reversed the gains achieved over many years. It is heartening that a new and promising Haiti is emerging from the ashes of that tragedy. Challenges persist, but the resolve of the Haitian people to take collective action to rebuild their country is stronger.”
2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source
“In follow-up, we are working to establish a regional contact group on counter-narcotics. The spotlight on the security and political issues often eclipses the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. Pakistan still hosts more than 3 million Afghan refugees. More refugees should be repatriated to Afghanistan and absorbed there. Creating pull factors in Afghanistan is part of the solution strategy on Afghan refugees agreed to in Geneva this year. We count on the international community's support for the implementation of the strategy. We wish the valiant people of Afghanistan a bright and prosperous future. As they move towards that destination, Pakistan will remain their committed and steadfast partner. What we need most is faith in each other and a vision for a common future.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“We appreciate the efforts being made by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Narcotics Control Board to track and control the production and trafficking of illicit narcotics. That serious threat demands massive efforts and resources. We strongly recommend measures to enhance the capacity of the Afghanistan National Security Forces in that regard. UNAMA could also play a supportive role to the UNODC activities in counter- narcotics. Pakistan's Anti-Narcotics Force is stretched to its limits in interdicting drug traffickers from across the borders. We are trying to evolve a regional approach to tackle the problem. In November 2012, Pakistan organized the regional ministerial conference on counter-narcotics, which was attended by high-level representatives from 13 countries.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“We are also actively participating with regional and international partners under various trilateral and quadrilateral formats. Our effort is to keep them concentric, coordinated and noncompetitive. In that regard, the summit-level meetings among the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and Pakistan have been most useful. All those processes should culminate in economic and commercial cooperation and help the neighbourhood root out terrorism, extremism and illicit narcotics. We must counter terrorists' hideous narratives masqueraded as ideology and staunch their flawed symbolism. They do not speak for Islam or for Muslims. Counter-narcotics should be one of the top priorities.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“At the request of the High Peace Council, Pakistan has released a number of Taliban prisoners in good faith and after giving prior intermission to the Afghan authorities. Inclusivity will guarantee the success of the reconciliation process. All stakeholders must be on board. Instead of being hamstrung by caveats and qualifications, all sides would benefit from building on convergences, however thin they may appear at the moment. Afghanistan's international partners have an important role in helping the principal interlocutors to move towards that direction, but only the people of Afghanistan can craft a road map for national reconciliation and determine their political future. Multiple regional approaches are being pursued to deal with the complex challenges of peace, security and economic reconstruction in Afghanistan.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“Pakistan has also established more than 1,000 posts along its border with Afghanistan. More than 140,000 Pakistani troops are deployed on our side of the border, at huge financial cost. Illegal cross- border movement will drop dramatically if security is beefed up on the other side of the border as well. Pakistan is committed to an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process. We agree with the Secretary-General that Afghanistan will be able to achieve stability, growth and prosperity only if there is peace in that country. Pakistan supports the efforts of the High Peace Council to promote reconciliation in Afghanistan. We endorsed the travel- ban exemptions inserted into resolution 2082 (2012) last December. We hope that those exemptions will lead to the desired flexibility for engagement and dialogue.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“Our cooperation spans the entire spectrum of political, economic, educational and cultural relations. To deepen our ties, we look forward to the early finalization of a strategic partnership agreement between our two countries, which is being negotiated. We are strengthening Pakistan-Afghanistan military and intelligence cooperation and making the trilateral mechanism comprising Pakistan, Afghanistan and the International Security Assistance Force more effective. The stability and sanctity of our international border with Afghanistan is a shared responsibility. In that spirit, Pakistan has proposed setting up a mechanism at the Interior Minister's level to devise and enforce a border management regime in order to interdict all kinds of criminals, including terrorists, drug traffickers and smugglers.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“The Council today renewed the mandate of UNAMA for another 12 months. We take this opportunity to pay tribute to the Secretary-General's Special Representative Jan Kubis and his team for their commendable work in Afghanistan. As an enabler and capacity-builder, the UNAMA footprint must be supported by adequate resources. Donor fatigue and fiscal constraints in the international economic climate should not squeeze the flow of assistance and investment to Afghanistan. It is imperative that all pledges be honoured and translated into action. We welcome the phased transfer of lead security responsibility from the International Security Assistance Force to Afghan security institutions. Pakistan's bilateral relations with Afghanistan are driven by a sense of shared destiny.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“Resolution 2096 (2013), which the Security Council has adopted today, tasks the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to facilitate national reconciliation, to support the electoral process and governance and to promote socioeconomic development. We urge the continued engagement of the United Nations in institution-building, the peace process, counter-narcotics efforts, the return and rehabilitation of refugees and the coordination of humanitarian assistance. The United Nations long-term political role should be determined by the realities on the ground and, more important, by the consent and aspirations of the people of Afghanistan. We agree with the Secretary- General that our expectations must remain realistic. If there are temporary setbacks, we must stay the course.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“We are glad that this time there will be no precipitous disengagement of the international forces from Afghanistan. The drawdown is phased and well planned, and bilateral and regional mechanisms will be in place to help with the transition. In the past 10 years, the people of Afghanistan and Pakistan, NATO, the United States and other countries have paid a heavy price in blood and resources. Pakistan's civilians and military personnel have made unprecedented sacrifices. All those sacrifices should not go in vain. The people ofAfghanistan must succeed, and we must succeed with them. The tide seems to be turning. We are encouraged by the recent progress in Afghanistan, despite problems rooted in more than three decades of conflict and strife. Pakistan has always supported and facilitated the work of the United Nations in Afghanistan.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“It updates us on recent developments, guides our discussion today, and outlines how the United Nations should help Afghanistan in the coming years. We thank the Secretary-General for his recognition of the concrete support being given by the Government of Pakistan to Afghan peace and reconciliation efforts. Our commitment to that process arises from our strong conviction that peace and stability in Afghanistan are essential to peace and stability in Pakistan and the entire region. Afghanistan is on the cusp of three concurrent security, political and economic transitions, up to 2014 and in the decade of transformation. If those transitions are managed responsibly and skilfully, Afghanistan will see security and stability dawn, and so will the region.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“Mr. President, we welcome your initiative in holding a Security Council debate on Afghanistan. We are grateful for the participation of Mr. Bob Carr, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, in today's debate, and appreciate Ambassador Quinlan's leadership of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). Ambassador Zahir Tanin's statement gave us a complete perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the people of Afghanistan. We thank Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his informative briefing today and his strong commitment to addressing the issues in Afghanistan and the region. The Secretary- General's latest report on Afghanistan (S/2013/l33) is both synoptic and exhaustive.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“At the same time, Iran should fulfil its legal obligations under the NPT. We urge Iran to stay engaged with the IAEA and extend full cooperation to it, with a view to resolving all outstanding issues. It is important for the Council to broaden the composition of the Panel of Experts, particularly from developing countries. Such a step would enhance awareness and make implementation of the relevant Council resolutions more effective. The Council should revisit the existing method of appointment of the Panel of Experts and align it with the United Nations core values of transparency and impartiality. We hope that the Council will attend to that issue in all its subsidiary bodies. We will gladly contribute to that process.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“As other Council members have pointed out, the work of the Panel of Experts and its activities should conform to its mandate. Its reports, analyses and recommendations must be objective, impartial and backed by solid evidence. We reiterate our view that Security Council sanctions should not be pursued as an end in themselves; anegotiated solution to the unresolved issues needs to be facilitated by striking a balance between sanctions and negotiations. We call upon the Council, the Committee and the Panel of Experts to adjust the objectives and strategy accordingly. Easing of pressure could help with negotiations. Iran is a party to the NPT and, as a member of the IAEA, is entitled to certain rights that should be respected in line with the provisions of those instruments.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“We welcome the resumption of diplomatic efforts between the five permanent members of the Security Council and Germany (P5+1) and Iran. We hope that recent positive and conciliatory overtures and statements will not only improve the atmosphere but lead to results. Affirmation by all sides of their faith in negotiations is important. There may be a way out of the current impasse through consistent engagement. A peaceful resolution of the issues is possible on the basis of reciprocal confidence-building measures and the necessary steps to ensure Iran's right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The Council and the Committee need to lend their support to those efforts. It is essential to avert confrontation over Iran's nuclear programme, which has the potential to destabilize the immediate neighbourhood of Iran and the volatile region.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“We thank Ambassador Gary Quinlan for presenting the report on the activities of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) and the Panel of Experts. Ambassador Quinlan has worked with ardour and brought new energy to the Committee. We also take note of the recent report of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the implementation of safeguards under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in Iran. The Council and the 1737 (2006) Committee have made considerable efforts to address the issues relating to Iran's nuclear programme. We take this opportunity today to reaffirm the need for the Council to consider revisiting objectives and strategy as set out in the relevant resolutions.”
2013-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6930 (2013) · source
“The European Union can help in reversing that trend by putting its collective political moral weight behind the efforts to persuade key States and players to come back to the negotiating table. In conclusion, we welcome the Security Council's continued engagement and exchange of views with the European Union. We encourage the ongoing cooperation and coordination between the United Nations and regional organizations. Such cooperation plays an effective role in conflict prevention and in the resolution of conflict and post-conflict situations.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“A peaceful resolution of this issue is possible on the basis of confidence-building measures while pursuing the goals of non-proliferation and respecting Iran's right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy. We encourage the E3+3 and Iran to stay the course of meaningful engagement, build on the talks they have held so far and deepen the diplomatic process for a negotiated resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue. We hope that the talks to be held on 26 February will make some headway. We welcome Baroness Ashton's statement that the Middle East peace process should be launched again. The European Union and the Secretary-General, as members of the Quartet, can play an important role in reviving the completely stalled process. The two-State solution is in freefall.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“Full support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and Joint Special Representative Lakhdar Brahimi will help in making the Geneva communique operational and giving a fresh impetus to diplomacy. We welcome the results of the donors conference held in Kuwait on 30 January, where the international community was able to pledge $1.5 billion. We hope that those pledges will be fulfilled and materialized expeditiously to alleviate at least some part of the suffering of the Syrian people. We appreciate the humanitarian assistance that the European Union is providing to the affected people of Syria. The Security Council has invested considerable time and effort to address the Iranian nuclear issue. It is time to reflect on and to review the objectives and strategy pursued so far.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“The recent elevation of the dialogue to the level of Prime Ministers is an important contribution, made by Baroness Ashton herself. The Syrian crisis has assumed catastrophic proportions. According to the Secretary-General, more than 70,000 people have died there. An estimated 4 million Syrians, including 800,000 refugees and 2 million internally displaced persons, need humanitarian assistance. The pursuit of the military option has fuelled this devastating internecine strife for the past two years. The Syrians, as one nation, have to reconcile their differences through dialogue. With the recent statements of the opposition and the Government for dialogue without preconditions, there is a glimmer of hope for engagement. This opportunity must be seized by the Syrians, the United Nations and the European Union.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“We welcome the European Union's decision to provide training to the Malian defence forces through the deployment of the European Union's training mission, as well as its commitment to contribute to the funding of the African-led international support mission for Mali, through the European Union African Peace Facility. We hope that, as a clearer picture emerges regarding the country's needs, the European Union will offer further assistance to Mali. The European Union has also made an important contribution to consolidating peace in the Balkans. The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo is providing support to Kosovo in the area of the rule of law. The European Union-mediated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina has helped to bring the two sides together to resolve their outstanding disputes.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“We hope that the European Union will continue to support the region and to provide resources for the United Nations integrated strategy, which we expect to be finalized soon. The situation in Mali poses a serious threat to the peace and security of the region and beyond. The crisis in Mali stems from internal causes, as well as the overall situation in the wider Sahel region. Following the French intervention, the situation has significantly improved, but the country requires sustained support on the part of the international community to consolidate peace and restore full constitutional order.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“The outflow of refugees from Mali, for instance, has placed an additional burden on neighbouring countries, which have already suffered from the consequences of drought. The enormous challenges in the region can be addressed effectively through a coherent strategy. The region lacks capacity and resources. It needs the support of the international community. In that context, Pakistan supported the elaboration of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel region. The European Union is already making a significant contribution to the Sahel region through its Strategy for Security and Development in the Sahel. In addition to the funds pledged under the Strategy, the European Union has also made a commitment to address the humanitarian situation in the region.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“Although the African Union and African subregional organizations are currently working actively to resolve conflicts in Africa, they face funding and capacity problems. The European Union has provided significant support to peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities in Africa. It has provided substantial funding for United Nations-mandated African Union peace support operations and plays an active role in post-conflict peacebuilding efforts on the continent. The Sahel region faces serious security, humanitarian and socioeconomic challenges that have negative consequences for the long-term stability of the region. They include chronic food insecurity, underdevelopment, the impact of climate change and the rise in organized crime, including terrorism and the trafficking of drugs and weapons.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“We welcome High Representative Baroness Ashton to the Security Council and thank her for her briefing on the European Union's cooperation with the United Nations. We join Australia in congratulating the European Union on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Pakistan and the European Union enjoy excellent relations. The European Union is an important trading and development partner of Pakistan. Our country attaches the highest importance to cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. Over the years, the European Union has become a major cooperation partner of the United Nations and has made important contributions to the maintenance of international peace and security. African issues constitute the bulk of the Security Council's agenda.”
2013-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6919 (2013) · source
“There is, of course, a need for consistent engagement on the part of humanitarian agencies with all parties to armed conflict in order to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. Humanitarian actors must conform to and work strictly within the framework of the host country agreements. Irrespective of the normative progress, success will ultimately depend on how effectively the Council continues to take action to protect civilians on the ground in situations of armed conflict. The key element in that regard is the impartial handling of all situations by the Council. I conclude by paying tribute to the peacekeepers and humanitarian actors in the field, who are trying, under very difficult circumstances, to protect civilians.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we support the Secretary-General's View that it is extremely important that the use of such technologies should comply with the principles of distinction and applicable international humanitarian law. A clear distinction must also be made, as the Secretary-General has advised us, between the protection of civilians and the responsibility to protect. The conflation of those two concepts has created some legal confusion. It is important to ensure the safe and unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance, in accordance with the well-established principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, independence and the guiding principles set out in the annex to General Assembly resolution 46/182, which reaffirm full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity of States.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917 (2013) · source
“In developing mission strategies and plans, consultations with the host Government or authorities, troop-contributing countries and humanitarian actors must continue. That is simply good practice. Missions provide physical protection and assist host countries in creating protective environments. The metrics developed by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations provide a good tool for monitoring progress in that context. Yet there should be no misplaced expectations as to what missions can ensure. They cannot provide protection to all civilians all the time. That is why it is essential to bolster national capacities with regard to defence and security forces. New technologies for gathering information and for surveillance are being used increasingly in armed conflicts for offensive and non-offensive purposes.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917 (2013) · source
“Pakistan, as one ofthe top troop contributors, has worked in many missions in various parts of the world to ensure the protection of civilians. Our peacekeepers are doing so right now in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Darfur, Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia. The protection of civilians remains the primary responsibility of host countries. Peacekeeping missions should assist host authorities as and where appropriate, in accordance with their mandates. The peacekeepers' ability to perform such mandates is directly linked to the resources available, including intelligence capabilities and the configuration of the missions. Besides, we need to pursue the continuous training of peacekeepers so that operational plans to protect civilians can be refined.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917 (2013) · source
“However, the compelling need to protect civilians in armed conflict has led to a broad consensus that such an approach, when pursued objectively and without politicization, produces salutary results on the ground. It is an established norm that international humanitarian law covers only situations of armed conflict and should not be extended to other situations. For other situations, other forms of law, such as international human rights law, are applicable. That fine distinction must be maintained in order to avoid the occasional drift into reporting about the situations that do not fall within the category of armed conflict. The protection of civilians is part of many United Nations peacekeeping mandates.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917 (2013) · source
“We strongly condemn attacks on medical personnel and facilities, as well as on schools and teachers. There should be no impunity for those involved in serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. The Security Council and international tribunals have addressed these concerns in a number of situations, through measures targeted against Violators. Because of the proven value of this approach, the Council should persevere with it. More than a decade ago, when the Security Council first began to address protection issues, there were apprehensions among the wider United Nations membership concerning the Security Council's role and mandate, as well as its ability to deliver.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917 (2013) · source
“Thanks to the initiative of the Republic of Korea, we will be able to make some progress today on accountability, humanitarian issues and the implementation of peacekeeping mandates. We endorse the draft presidential statement that the Council will issue today. The message going out from the Council is loud and clear: all parties to a conflict bear the responsibility to protect civilians. They must take sure to ensure the protection ofwomen, children,journalists, refugees and internally displaced persons, who are the most vulnerable in conflict situations. Protection must be given to humanitarian actors, including medical personnel and premises. It is also the responsibility of occupation forces to ensure full respect for international humanitarian law.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917 (2013) · source
“Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the Director for International Law and Cooperation of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Philip Spoerri, as indeed from the statements of the Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Korea, Rwanda and Azerbaijan. We also commend the representative of the United Kingdom and his able team for steering the negotiations over the draft presidential statement in a most professional manner. It is a grim reality today that civilians account for the vast majority of casualties in armed conflicts around the globe. They bear the brunt of wars, conflicts and strife. Progress has been made on elaborating a normative framework for the protection of civilians, but it has yet to be fully translated into tangible results.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917 (2013) · source
“We thank the Republic of Korea for organizing this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, a theme that is important for the Security Council and for the international community. Foreign Minister Kim's decision to preside over the debate is a reflection of the Republic of Korea's commitment to addressing the issue. We congratulate you, Ambassador Kim, and your able team on presiding over the Council in a skilful and capable manner, and for circulating the concept note on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2013/75, annex). Pakistan welcomes the presence of the Secretary- General, whose latest report (S/2012/376) and incisive briefings have guided our work on this team. We have also benefited from the insightful presentations of Ms.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917 (2013) · source
“I thank the Deputy Secretary- General for his statement. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I welcome the presence of the Deputy Secretary- General, His Excellency Mr. Jan Eliasson, and I give him the floor.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at10.35 am.”
2013-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6912 (2013) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules ofprocedure, I invite Mr. Tarek Mitri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Mitri.”
2013-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6912 (2013) · source
“I thank Mr. Djinnit for his briefing. I now invite the members of the Council to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at10.25 am.”
2013-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6911 (2013) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2012/977, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa. I now give the floor to Mr. Djinnit.”
2013-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6911 (2013) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 3.40pm.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6910 (2013) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Edmond Mulet, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/22, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. I now give the floor to Mr. Mulet.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6910 (2013) · source