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“In that context, in our view, we cannot lose sight of the fact that the elements of an appropriate strategy should include the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants; addressing the situation of refugees and displaced persons; the eradication of poverty; the promotion of sustainable development; the protection of human rights; and the strengthening of the rule of law and democratic institutions. We consider all those fundamental concepts to be indispensable for planning any post-conflict peacebuilding strategy. However, an integrated strategy must take account of the specific characteristics of each country in conflict. No conflict is the same as another; only through deep knowledge of the causes of a conflict will it be possible to formulate a peacebuilding strategy.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“What we have come to call peacebuilding aims both at eradicating the deep root causes of a conflict and at adopting a diverse group of measures intended to prevent the resurgence of the conflict. What does the Charter mean when it speaks of the need to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace and for the suppression of acts of aggression or other breaches of peace? Ultimately, in our view, this refers to peacebuilding. We see the process of peacebuilding as an effort to internally improve the conditions for peace by strengthening a society's capacity to manage its conflicts without violence.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to thank you, Sir, for your delegation's initiative of convening this open debate on such a complex and important issue as that of post- conflict peacebuilding. I believe that the participation of those speakers who preceded me, and their statements, are commensurate with the importance that my country attaches to this item and with that which your country, Denmark, also attaches to it. This is a timely initiative: to give an integrated response to conflicts, a response in which the concept of peacebuilding complements the traditional idea of peacekeeping. The evolution of the concept of peacebuilding reflects the close relationship between that concept and that of conflict prevention.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“We support the work of the Commission of Experts appointed by the Secretary-General, and we hope that it can carry out its task in fruitful collaboration with the new Truth and Friendship Commission. In conclusion, I should like to reaffirm Argentina's firm support for Timor-Leste in the process of institution-building and in its efforts to build a democratic society and to promote sustainable economic and social development. Although we believe that the primary responsibility in attaining those objectives lies with the people and the leaders of Timor-Leste, the international community also has an important role to play. That is why we support the maintenance of a substantial United Nations presence in Timor-Leste for as long as necessary.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“We must not forget that the country ranks the lowest in Asia in the human development index and urgently needs the additional resources that could come from the exploitation of the Timor Sea's natural resources. With respect to the bilateral Truth and Friendship Commission agreed to by both parties on 9 March, we reaffirm Argentina's support for all initiatives that can help to clarify the terrible events of the past and that can lead to genuine reconciliation between the peoples, although we are aware that time is needed for that process to move forward. We also believe that reconciliation must not be achieved at the expense of justice; there must be no impunity. We believe that the quest for justice also requires knowledge of the truth.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“The strengthening of the relations between Timor-Leste and its neighbours, particularly Indonesia, is vital. President Yudhoyono's visit to Timor-Leste in early April was an additional step on the correct path being taken by both countries. We are pleased that on that occasion, the President of Indonesia reaffirmed his country's commitment to resolving the issues outstanding between them, particularly the refugees in Nusa Tenggara and the demarcation of the maritime and land borders between the two countries. With regard to the maritime border, we hope that a satisfactory solution can also be achieved in the negotiations between Australia and Timor-Leste and that the utilization of the natural resources of the continental shelf will help the people of Timor-Leste.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“We would have liked the resolution to also have included deployment of more military officers, as had been recommended at the time by the Secretary-General and requested by the Government of Timor-Leste. With regard to this and other aspects of resolution 1599 (2005), we agree with the report saying that with effect from 20 May there will be a vacuum in some of the areas covered until now by international support. We believe the Security Council should be prepared to react rapidly and flexibly in case circumstances require the country to seek international assistance to maintain security and stability. We believe that the signing of a comprehensive agreement concerning the border between Indonesia and Timor-Leste continues to be a matter of priority.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Of course, none of that would have been possible without the commitment of the people and Government of Timor-Leste in consolidating a democratic and viable State in such a short period of time. President Gusmao and Prime Minister Alkatiri and Mr. Ramos-Horta, and other Timorese leaders such as Ambassador Guterres, deserve our recognition, as do the whole of the people of the country. Despite all the significant progress, it is clear that the help of the international community will continue to be necessary in coming years to ensure that what has been achieved will be sustainable over time and to continue building on that base, as detailed in the Secretary-General's report. This was also the approach followed by the Security Council in adopting resolution 1599 (2005) establishing the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL).”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to thank you, Madam President, for having convened this debate on Timor-Leste. I also wish to thank Mr. Annabi for presenting the report of the Secretary-General (S/2005/310) and to congratulate Mr. Hasegawa for his work as Head of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). As we have said on other occasions, we feel that the experience of the United Nations in Timor-Leste was extremely positive. The successive missions deployed by the Organization to that territory over the last two five-year periods have made a significant contribution to the process of Timor-Leste's transition to independence and to the consolidation of its institutions.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdes, and his team for their support for the Security Council mission. I extend my praise to all MINUSTAH personnel for the professional manner in which they are discharging their obligations in extremely difficult conditions. In that context, I was proud to witness the laudable work being carried out by the various military contingents in Haiti.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“We must reiterate the urgency of the need for the funds that have been pledged by the international donors to be disbursed in order to implement development projects in the fields of infrastructure, energy, sanitation, communications and the environment and thus to create the necessary conditions for the inhabitants of the island to enjoy a minimum level of well-being and, most importantly, to enable them to see that the United Nations Mission is there to help the Haitians to launch their economic recovery and resume their development. The reconstruction of the Haitian economy, the recovery of democratic institutions and the restoration of a safe environment based on the rule of law and respect for human rights are fundamental prerequisites for reversing the current situation.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“We believe that MINUSTAH and its leaders should ensure that the elections are free, fair, inclusive and open to all political parties that publicly renounce violence. The international presence should be coordinated by mobilizing observers to cooperate in the registration process already under way, as well as in the voting and tallying of votes. We also believe that it is indispensable to provide assistance in rebuilding State institutions - in particular in the reform of the judiciary and penal systems, which are fundamental to combating impunity and ensuring respect for due process and the defence of human rights - through the measures being sought by the Haitian people and the international community.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“In that context, I reiterate that, while the political, economic and social problems besetting Haiti are far from resolution, we believe that the country's situation would surely be even more serious and tragic if the United Nations had not acted. It is essential, in our opinion, to guarantee the security conditions necessary to the normal development of the election process to begin on 8 October with the election of local authorities and to continue in November with the presidential election. To that end, the military and police contingents should be expanded during the electoral period and until the inauguration of the new democratic Government, scheduled for February 2006.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“I also wish to make special note of the leadership and excellent manner in which my friend Ambassador Ronaldo Sardenberg undertook all his tasks. The Security Council's visit was an excellent opportunity for all its members to have direct contact with the main political, religious and civil actors in Haiti, as well as with personnel of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Everyone knows that Haiti is at a very delicate and critical juncture for its institutional development, and is perhaps at a decisive moment in its history. We believe that the United Nations Mission should help the Haitian people to achieve peace and stability by cooperating in the reconstruction of its democratic institutions and in development programmes.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would first of all like to congratulate you publicly, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I would also like to commend you on the manner in which you are presiding over our debates. I would also like to express my delegation's gratitude to the Chinese delegation and Ambassador Wang for the excellent manner in which they guided the Council's activities last month. With respect to the topic at hand, my delegation wishes first to thank the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Brazil, Ambassador Ronaldo Sardenberg, for his report, in which he clearly sets out the activities, findings and recommendations of last month's mission to Haiti, in which I had the honour to participate.”
2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source
“We urge donor countries to make funds available in the near future to secure the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process. We face a critical juncture for the future of Cote d'Ivoire and the entire region: the successful mediation of President Mbeki has created the necessary momentum for optimism about the peace process in Cote d'Ivoire. In that context, Argentina once again welcomes the worthy efforts of the African Union to relaunch that process. Finally, we believe that the citizens of Cote d'Ivoire must now act responsibly to achieve peace and carry out the process that will return them to the path of development.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“In the Pretoria Agreement, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to comply with all relevant United Nations resolutions, the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement and the Accra II and Accra III Agreements; that gives us hope that on this occasion the parties will have the genuine resolve to fulfil their commitments. Thus, we believe that it is more urgent than ever to provide all possible incentives for the parties to fulfil their commitments under the Pretoria Agreement. In that context, we believe that implementation of the provisions of resolution 1572 (2004) continues to be a relevant tool to that end. We also believe that, as the representative of South Africa noted, the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire should be modified so that the mission can monitor the elections and support the disarmament of the militias.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“We would also like to thank the representative of Nigeria for the message that he conveyed to us on behalf of the African Union. The Pretoria Agreement not only declares a cessation of hostilities and an end to war, but also commits the parties to begin the process of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of militias, to amend article 35 of the Constitution concerning conditions for eligibility for the presidency, to guarantee the security of Forces nouvelles members of the Transitional Government and to carry out the reforms necessary for the holding of the elections scheduled for October 2005. We believe that, once all of that has been accomplished, the spiral of escalating violence that we have recently witnessed will come to an end.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like first of all to thank Mr. Aziz Pahad, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of South Africa, for his briefing on the Agreement reached in Pretoria on 6 April among the parties to the conflict in Cote d'Ivoire. We are gratified by the results of the mediation carried out by President Mbeki of South Africa on behalf of the African Union. In that regard, we believe that the Pretoria Agreement demonstrates the usefulness of cooperation among the Security Council, the African Union and subregional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States in addressing collective security problems and developing effective peacekeeping and peacebuilding strategies.”
2005-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5169 (2005) · source
“The counter-terrorism sanctions regime, first of all, involves accurately targeting the right individuals and entities and requires the political will of States to make that regime effective through the strict implementation of sanctions. At the moment, it is difficult to envision a world completely free from terrorist threats. Nevertheless, we all share the common mission of effectively preventing such threats from materializing. Today, all three Committees have distinct and crucial roles in that mission. I therefore wish to state that I shall continue to work closely with Ambassador Loj, Ambassador Motoc and, of course, Ambassador Baja, Chairman of the working group established pursuant to resolution 1566 (2004), in order to further enhance the efforts of the Security Council and the entire United Nations in this mission.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Rather, the fight requires systematic and results-oriented work, persistence and patience and an unyielding commitment to our mission. In the coming months, the Committee will examine how States are implementing sanctions with a view to identifying those areas that require additional effort so that current measures can be improved. Moreover, I am confident that members of the Committee will genuinely welcome suggestions from Member States about how the Security Council can improve the current sanctions regime. After all, who better than States can tell the Committee whether established sanctions measures are indeed effective?”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“I intend also to travel soon to a number of countries, including in Europe and in the Middle East, to continue to promote the Committee's activities, gather first-hand impressions in those countries' capitals of the status of the implementation of the sanctions regime and receive suggestions on how we can work to improve it. Finally, as mandated in paragraph 3 of resolution 1526 (2004), by July this year the Security Council must adopt a new resolution to assess the implementation of the sanctions regime against Al- Qaida and the Taliban and improve it. With that in mind, the Committee will shortly begin actively to work on a new draft resolution to be submitted to the Council. To conclude, last year in this Chamber, my predecessor aptly noted that there were no quick or easy solutions in the fight against terrorism.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“The Committee expresses its appreciation for the outstanding contribution made by the Team in that regard and encourages the Team to maintain its leading role. With respect to the future activities of the Committee, I firmly believe that we can achieve further progress in the coming months: by introducing further quantitative and qualitative improvements to the lists; by involving Member States in a fruitful dialogue with the Committee, encouraging them to meet with the Committee and share their successes, challenges, problems and frustrations; by increasing the level of cooperation with other United Nations bodies involved in the fight against terrorism, such as the Counter- Terrorism Committee and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), as well as with specialized bodies such as Interpol, in order to enhance the United Nations capacity for coordination in the fight against terrorism; and by reviewing the Committee's guidelines for the conduct of its work.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“The Team has also participated in several important conferences, helping to increase international awareness of the Committee's work. The Monitoring Team continues to hold regular meetings with the experts supporting the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC) and has formed a close link with the new Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, sharing the information it has collected and ensuring that, before visiting States and attending conferences, the Team is aware of the interests and the concerns of the CTC experts. It has also held informal discussions with the experts of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), and the Coordinator has briefed the working group established pursuant to resolution 1566 (2004).”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“The Monitoring Team has undertaken 11 trips, including to Africa, the Middle East and Europe, to discuss sanctions implementation and how to make the sanctions regime more effective. Those trips raised the Committee's profile and have promoted a proper understanding of the purpose and the importance of the sanctions regime. Following each trip, the Team has submitted written reports to the Committee. As well, a member of the Team will accompany me on my upcoming visits to the States selected. The Monitoring Team has established contacts with regional and other international bodies, including the European Union, Interpol, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“The Committee recently held an informal meeting with the Interpol representative in New York, Mr. Ulrich Kersten, to discuss potential specific areas of cooperation between the Committee and Interpol. With respect to the activities of the Monitoring Team, I have dealt in some detail with the contribution made by the Team through its December report (S/2005/83, annex). The Monitoring Team has continued to strive to improve the quality of the consolidated list. By contacting a number of Member States, in accordance with the Committee's guidelines, the Monitoring Team has been able to propose more than 500 additional pieces of identifying information concerning individuals and entities already on the list and has actively encouraged Member States to submit new names for inclusion on the consolidated list.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“The Committee has also been analysing the recommendations contained in the report, mainly with a View to further improving the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime. I expect that several of those recommendations will have a great influence on the Council's upcoming consideration of a draft resolution to be adopted pursuant to paragraph 3 of resolution 1526 (2004). The Committee supports increased cooperation with Interpol, which is among the most important of those recommendations. I should note that, in the fight against Al-Qaida and the Taliban, it would be beneficial for all Member States to become members of Interpol. The Committee also supported the Team's recommendation that Interpol members make use of the Interpol database on stolen travel documents.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“I encourage Member States to follow the example of the United States by making use of the opportunity to meet with the Committee, since that is a very useful way for the Committee to evaluate the state of implementation of the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime, its strongest areas and its shortcomings. During the first months of this year, the Committee has been considering in great detail the second report of the Monitoring Team submitted last December pursuant to resolution 1526 (2004). I thank the Monitoring Team for the recommendations contained therein, which proved a useful basis for discussion in the Committee. The report is, of course, the work of independent experts and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Committee.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“During the reporting period, the Committee met 15 times, mostly in informal meetings, which has been the practice for the work of the Committee for many years. On 11 January, the Committee met a senior delegation from the United States and was briefed by Mr. Juan Zarate, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crime, and Mr. E. Anthony Wayne, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs. The Committee was informed in detail of current United States efforts to implement the sanctions against Al-Qaida and the Taliban imposed by the Security Council. I consider it important to note that the Committee was honoured by the presence of the three Chairmen of the other counter-terrorism committees and working groups.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“That important assessment, contained in document S/2004/ 1037 and available on the Committee's website, details the Committee's substantive evaluation of reports submitted by Member States and contains the more specific analysis of Member State reports provided by the Monitoring Team to the Committee. I strongly encourage Member States that have not already done so to read it. I also take this opportunity to stress the obligation of non-reporting States to submit their reports as a matter of urgency. As the written assessment clearly demonstrates, the reports from Member States provide the Committee with an important tool in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the implementation of sanctions measures.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“It has, since 1999, accumulated a broad and fruitful experience in dealing with its specific mandate: making the operations of Al- Qaida and the Taliban more difficult worldwide. Today, its sanctions regime is being implemented throughout the world and, in particular, thanks to submissions of Member States, its consolidated list of individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaida and the Taliban is updated periodically. During the reporting period, the Committee delisted one individual at the request of a Member State and accepted exemptions pursuant to resolution 1452 (2002). On the last day of 2004, Ambassador Mufioz submitted to the President of the Council the Committee's written assessment of reports submitted by Member States pursuant to resolution 1455 (2003).”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Thanks to his diligent leadership, the Committee has solidified its role as one of the most active sanctions committees. The past three months have been a real learning experience for my delegation, and I would like to express my gratitude to Ambassador Mufioz and the Chilean mission, who have generously shared their accumulated experiences with my delegation. I have been encouraged in my work by the proactive approach of all members of the Committee and, in particular, those who are new to it. I wish first to refer to the Committee's activities. Let me note that the Al-Qaida and Taliban Committee was the first of the counter-terrorism committees to be created by the Security Council.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“It is an honour for me to brief the Security Council on the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban at a meeting in which I shall share the floor with the Chairpersons of the Council Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004), Ambassadors Loj and Motoc, respectively. I am delivering my 120-day briefing pursuant to paragraph 12 of resolution 1526 (2004). As this is my first briefing in my function as Chairman of the Committee, I should like to thank the members of the Council for the trust they have shown me in selecting me to chair that important Committee. I should also like to thank my predecessor, Ambassador Heraldo Munoz of Chile, who is with us here today.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Finally, we wish to establish clearly that we are against any position or agreement which generically would exclude the nationals of a State from the jurisdiction of the Court, because that would affect the basis for such jurisdiction and thwart the letter and the spirit of the Rome Statute.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“We believe that the letter and spirit of the Rome Statute must be respected and that the balance of its provisions must be preserved, taking into account the legitimate concerns of States without weakening in any way the powers of the Court. For that reason, we regret that we had to adopt a text that establishes an exception to the jurisdiction of the Court. It is our hope that this will not become standard practice. We would like to make it clear that the exception provided for in paragraph 6 should be limited exclusively to those nationals or members of the armed forces of a State that is not party to the Rome Statute that are participating in peacekeeping operations established or authorized by the Security Council.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“We believe that this resolution allows us to provide strong support to the Court and constitutes a significant step within the United Nations towards ensuring the proper functioning of the international human rights system, for which the Court is, and must be, an essential tool. We wish to highlight the fact that this is the first time that the Security Council, making use of article 13 of the Rome Statute, has referred to the Prosecutor a situation in which - according to the report, whose veracity we do not doubt - it appears that one or more types of crimes over which the Court has jurisdiction have been committed. We believe that this is undoubtedly a crucial precedent.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): The Argentine Republic voted in favour of this resolution on the basis of the report submitted to the Security Council by the High Commissioner for Human Rights, which stated clearly that serious Violations of human rights and crimes against humanity had been committed and verified in Darfur. The report stated that there was irrefutable evidence in that respect and that the legal context for dealing with such serious human rights violations was the International Criminal Court, through a referral by the Council to the Court's Prosecutor. Argentina also understands that the International Criminal Court is the proper forum for the international community as a whole to combat impunity wherever it might occur and to bring to justice those responsible for the most serious crimes.”
2005-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5158 (2005) · source
“We believe that, for this proposal to be viable, the mechanism must have a mandate and a capacity that are institutionally appropriate. In the early post-conflict phases in particular, the Security Council must be able to rely, at the systemic level, on adequate assistance from the funds and programmes, and, at the financial level, on an effective and flexible funding mechanism that makes it possible at all times to monitor the use of resources.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Similarly, we believe that the time has come to create new structures that would address, in an integrated manner, the situation of countries emerging from conflict. In discussing such mechanisms, the role played by the Security Council will be pivotal and should be stressed, bearing in mind the fact that, in the absence of a suitable security framework, it is virtually impossible to take the basic steps required in important areas such as development and reconstruction, human rights, rule of law, democracy and protection of natural resources. In that context, we believe that the proposal set out in the report of the Secretary-General entitled "In larger freedom" to the effect that a Peacebuilding Commission be set up provides a solid basis for a discussion of a new mechanism that appears at this point to be indispensable.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Peacekeeping missions in Africa demonstrate the practical realization of this approach. The Council's work in areas such as the protection of civilians and the situation of women and children in armed conflict also bears witness to the fact that the Council has integrated new dimensions in its efforts to promote peace and security. However, despite all of those initiatives, the resurgence of certain conflicts in Africa seems to indicate that the efforts made to date have not been sufficient and that we must make greater efforts and take new steps that will enable us to address conflicts in an integrated manner in order to consolidate the hard-won peace. In the humanitarian area, the United Nations system has been involved in an important debate on the question of the transition from assistance to development.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“A concern for the multidimensional nature of many conflicts, in particular in Africa, is nothing new, either in the Council or in the system as a whole. The creation of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, as well as the existence of parallel groups in the Council and in the Economic and Social Council charged with considering the situation of specific countries in the post-conflict phase, are clear evidence of the fact that we understand the multiple dimensions of many conflicts. Similarly, the integration of various dimensions in peacekeeping missions established by the Council is nothing new either. Over the past three years, the concept of integrated missions has provided a tool whose military component is enhanced by the humanitarian element.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“In many situations, the underlying economic, social and political conditions which aggravated, or ever gave rise to, a particular conflict remain throughout the duration of military operations, only to reappear full-strength once the armed conflict seems to be on the way to resolution. We understand that the Security Council's pivotal task under the Charter of working towards the maintenance of international peace and security cannot be fully effective unless we carry out, in parallel with those efforts, activities in the post-conflict phase, or even as a crisis winds down, that are aimed at erecting bulwarks against any resurgence of such conflict. We believe that such bulwarks should include, among other things, practical steps in the areas of development and reconstruction, human rights, he rule of law and democracy.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“In our view, today's debate should serve as an opportunity to state that the entire United Nations, not just the Security Council, must tackle the conflicts in Africa in an integrated manner that takes into consideration, in a coordinated manner, not only the important security dimension but also the equally important humanitarian and developmental dimensions. Our experience with the recurrence of conflicts that have long been on the Council's agenda and the many dimensions of those conflicts should lead us to take more creative and more inclusive approaches.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): To begin, the Argentine delegation would like to congratulate the delegation of Brazil and to thank it for proposing today's topic. We believe that selecting the topic of the African dimension in the work of the Security Council was extremely appropriate, considering the number and importance of African items on the international agenda and the need for the international community to understand the need to resolve those problems. This meeting gives us the opportunity to take an overview of the Security Council's consideration of African topics and to take a fresh look at the problems and characteristics that are shared by those conflicts.”
2005-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5156 (2005) · source
“Likewise, we should begin to apply individual sanctions measures, provided for in resolution 1572 (2004), against persons who obstruct the implementation of the Linas-Marcoussis and Accra III Agreements, as well as those who commit any other human rights offence or violation in Cote d'Ivoire. Finally, as is evident in the report of the Secretary-General, the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) - which has been equal to the circumstances and which is carrying out its mandate, even in difficult conditions - must continue to receive our support, particularly since it has often lacked the resources necessary for its activities. For all of those reasons, we recommend that the force continue with its work, and we support the extension of UNOCI's mandate for a l2-month period.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“My delegation wishes to reaffirm its full support for the mediation efforts that President Mbeki of South Africa has carried out on behalf of the African Union, and for the efforts of ECOWAS to try to reactivate the peace process in Cote d'Ivoire. In that regard, we consider it important that the Security Council receive periodic updates on developments in the mediation process and on the future steps planned as part of that process. In that context, we believe that the upcoming meeting, to be held in Pretoria in early April, could be an important step in the search for a political solution for the country and for the region.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“As identified by the African Union and by the Secretary-General in his report, those measures include: creating a climate of peace and promoting confidence between the parties; implementing the legislative and constitutional reforms stipulated in the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement; ensuring the functioning and composition of the transitional Government; beginning the process of disarming, demobilizing and reintegrating all militias; facilitating the restoration of national authority throughout Cote d'Ivoire; respecting the deadline for the holding of the elections; restructuring the country's National Police and Gendarmerie; and providing essential public services throughout the territory.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“The international community, the United Nations, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) cannot substitute for genuine political will on the part of the parties to respect the letter and the spirit of the Linas-Marcoussis and Accra III Agreements. Therefore, we urge the parties to implement the measures necessary to prevent any further escalation of tensions.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“The recent ceasefire violation, on 28 February, by 100 armed elements that attacked the Forces nouvelles at Logouale; Forces nouvelles ministers not participating in the transitional Government; the lack of agreement on the procedure for amending article 35 of the Constitution, relating to the conditions for eligibility for the presidency; the postponement of the beginning of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of the Forces nouvelles; the "irregular" recruitment of troops into the National Armed Forces of Cote d'Ivoire; and the delay in implementing the necessary reforms that will make it possible to hold the elections planned for this October: all these accurately describe what is happening in Cote d'Ivoire. That is why we are greatly concerned about the future of the peace process.”
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“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we want to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this meeting regarding a country that is experiencing a unique situation, as described by Mr. Alan Doss, Principal Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Cote d'Ivoire, whom we thank for presenting the Secretary- General's fourth progress report (S/2005/186). We also want to congratulate and thank Mr. Aziz Pahad, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of South Africa, for his statement and for his country's efforts to find a solution for Cote d'Ivoire. The overall situation of Cote d'Ivoire is far from good. The situation is one of division.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source