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“We acknowledge that what happened in Beit Hanoun may have a profound impact on the Palestinian territories. Nevertheless, we hope that the conversations between President Abbas and Prime Minister Haniyeh on the formation of a Government of national unity will continue. The platform of such a Government must reflect the three principles set out by the Quartet. We hope that, in spite of statements to the contrary, the leadership of Hamas will respond positively to the proposals made by the Palestinian President and continue to engage in a meaningful dialogue to resolve all of the outstanding issues. We consider that the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit also continues to be of the utmost priority. We appreciate and recognize the efforts of the Egyptian Government in this regard, and we hope they will bear fruit.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“In the short term, we believe that it is imperative that the Qassem rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip against Israeli targets must cease immediately and that the Palestinian Authority should take the necessary measures to prevent new suicide bombings or any other attacks against Israeli civilians from happening. Recent statements by some leaders of Hamas in this regard are quite worrying, to say the least. As we said before, Israel must cease all military activities in the Gaza Strip and withdraw from that territory. Likewise, - we repeat - Israel should cease military operations in the West Bank and put an end to unilateral measures that create facts on the ground, such as settlement activities and the construction of the separation wall.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“As we have stated in previous occasions, Israel has the right to defend itself, but in the exercise of this right it should fully abide by the provisions of humanitarian international law regarding the protection of the civilian population, in particular the Fourth Geneva Convention. In view of the serious nature of the recent events in Beit Hanoun, we believe that an independent and impartial investigation should be carried out urgently, and that its results should be made available to this Security Council and to the wider international community. In these difficult circumstances, it is necessary that the parties exercise the utmost restraint and avoid taking any measures that could lead to an increase of violence.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina)(spoke in Spanish): Argentina is also gravely concerned about the recent events in the Gaza Strip and, in particular, about the rising death toll of innocent civilians as a result of the Israeli military operations. My country unequivocally and energetically condemns the military operation carried out in the residential area of Beit Hanoun on the morning of 8 November, which has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 Palestinian civilians, including eight children and seven women. We extend our sincere condolences to the bereaved families. We believe that this type of Israeli military action in populated areas must cease immediately from now on. Too many so-called mistakes are occurring.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“We believe that only through our joint efforts against impunity for serious human rights violations will we foster the development of judicial institutions, which will also strengthen justice and the rule of law. We urge the parties to do their utmost in that regard, which will make it possible to achieve the reconciliation needed to build the foundations for a truly sustainable society.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“We take note of the letter of the High Representative dated 29 August 2006, and we thank him for the information regarding the options that were explored with the Department for Peacekeeping Operations in the search for a pragmatic approach to address the matter, in line with the recommendations of the October 2005 Opinion of the European Commission for Democracy through Law - the Venice Commission. As we have stated before on other occasions, Argentina supports the unrestricted fulfilment of the Dayton Agreement and the effective implementation of its commitments, in particular, cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“That also requires a special emphasis on full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia - including, among other issues, the surrender for trial or apprehension of all persons indicted by the Tribunal - as well as the strengthening of joint institutions to foster the building of a fully functioning self-sustaining State that is able to integrate itself into the European structures and also the task of facilitating the returns of refugees and displaced persons. In conclusion, my delegation considers it necessary to resolve the issue of the non-certification ofpolice officers.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“We also recall that two important requirements of the Stabilization and Association Agreement that are necessary for progress include cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the restructuring of the police. In addition, it will be necessary to achieve progress in practical terms with the agreed constitutional reform. It is also useful to reiterate that the primary responsibility for the further implementation of the Peace Agreement lies with the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina themselves. We must also consider that the continued participation of the international community and major donor countries in its implementation will be determined by the full and effective implementation of the Agreement by all of the authorities and the rebuilding of civil society.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“We are pleased to see that Bosnia and Herzegovina is on its way towards Euro-Atlantic integration, with a political and security situation that is generally stable and progressing towards the fulfilment of the conditions to advance to the level of an autonomous national State that is actively integrated in Europe. In that context, we want to point out the elections that were held on 1 October 2006, as they were the first elections fully administered by the country's authorities. However, those achievements must not allow us to avoid consideration of pending issues. We deem it imperative to achieve as much progress in the fight against impunity as we have in other areas.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“In particular, we would like to emphasize EUFOR operations against organized crime and the regular EUFOR contact with the police and other law enforcement agencies, as well as its weapons collection activities, which is being done with the good cooperation on the part of the local police. We were informed that the European Union will review EUFOR activities and will make recommendations concerning the Office of the High Representative early next year. We look forward to the opportunity to analyse that assessment. We note with appreciation the negotiations between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina on a Stabilization and Association Agreement.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, we would like to welcome Mr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, High Representative and European Union Special Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to renew the full commitment of my delegation to his important function. We would also like to welcome to the Council the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Adnan Terzie. The Council is ready to again consider a reauthorization of the European Union-led peacekeeping force (EUFOR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, enabling it to continue its operations in line with its mandate to provide deterrence, to ensure continued compliance in relation to the responsibilities specified in the General Framework Agreement for Peace and to contribute to a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source
“In conclusion, we believe that the commitment so often expressed vis-a-vis the situation of women and gender equality must be translated into real efforts to give women a voice in peace-consolidation processes; lead to the reform of institutions, to take into consideration the needs of women; and bring about the establishment of national and international mechanisms for accountability as regards the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). My country supports the draft presidential statement on this item, which will be read out by the President at the end of this meeting.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Although the subject of this debate is confined to the roles of women in the consolidation of peace, my delegation would nevertheless like to refer to the violence suffered by women and girls in armed conflicts solely due to their gender. We support the publication of the report of the Secretary-General on all forms of violence against women (A/61/122/Add.1). We believe that it is essential that the Security Council be regularly informed of instances of such violence, so that it can contribute to putting an end to the impunity often enjoyed by perpetrators and to holding accountable the parties to the conflict responsible for such violations.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“From the perspective of the United Nations system, we feel that it is necessary to ensure a systematic implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in all areas of its work, starting with the inclusion of a gender perspective in all resolutions of this Council, including resolutions that establish or extend a peace operation, and in the terms of reference of the missions undertaken by its members. We hope that the now functional Peacebuilding Commission, with the support and assistance of Carolyn McAskie, will prove a useful instrument which will allow us to incorporate a gender policy in all post-conflict situations that come before this body for consideration.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Our own experience makes us aware of the importance of carrying out national action plans for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). These plans should be drawn up through a participative process that should include monitoring and accountability mechanisms whereby Governments would ensure not only that a greater number of women participated in decision-making but also that their demands and needs were taken into consideration at all levels of State, especially in the process of institutional reform, including the reform of the legislative, judicial and security sectors.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“On behalf of my delegation, I would like to recall here once again the important role that women played in the democratization process in Argentina when they fought for human rights and decided to unite in the search for the truth as to the whereabouts of their children and grandchildren who had been victims of the forced disappearances or kidnappings which characterized the military dictatorship in Argentina. However, at the time, these groups of women had no international legal framework to protect them on their path towards the truth. At the time, the international community looked upon the women as victims of conflicts rather than protagonists of a peace process or fundamental participants in the building of a lasting peace.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, let me thank the Japanese presidency for the organization of this open debate that reflects the commitment of the Security Council to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). I am also grateful for the participation of those speakers who preceded me, whose statements give us a clearer picture of the progress and the gaps in this process of implementation of the resolution. From a human rights perspective, Argentina attaches high priority to the situation of women in conflict and the participation of women in peace processes and in the peacebuilding phase. Resolution 1325 (2000) is the legal framework that allows us to make this participation effective at both the national and international levels. At this time, the debate should focus on the role of women in peacebuilding.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Argentina believes that in the current circumstances, this Security Council and the broad international community should avoid the temptation of inaction and complacency. On the contrary, our priority should be to revitalize the peace process with a View to fully realizing the legitimate aspirations of the peoples of the Middle East to security, dignity and recognition.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“With regard to other aspects of the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), we support the measures that the Lebanese Government could undertake for the disarmament of Hizbollah and to ensure that there are no armed groups or weapons south of the Litani River besides the regular armed forces operating in that area. The events of the past months demonstrate that it is imperative to achieve a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. Such a peace should encompass the Israeli-Palestinian, Israeli- Lebanese and Israeli-Syrian tracks. With regard to the last one, we hope that the parties will start negotiations in order to put an end to the occupation of the Golan Heights in compliance with resolution 338 (1973).”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“We reiterate our call for the immediate and unconditional release of the Israeli soldiers Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev. We are seriously concerned about the use of cluster bombs by Israel in Lebanon, which constitute a threat to the civilian population, humanitarian agencies and even to the personnel of UNIFIL. We feel that Israel should provide all relevant information regarding the areas most affected by these weapons and the quantities and types of bombs used. Israeli Violations of Lebanese airspace are also a reason for concern. We feel that they must cease immediately.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“What we do need is a credible political process based on dialogue, implementation in parallel of mutual obligations and international monitoring of performance and fulfilment of benchmarks. This is why we believe that in the forthcoming months the Quartet should focus decisively on revitalization of the road map with a View to adjusting some of its provisions. We feel that the time for action has come. With regard to the situation in Lebanon, we are generally pleased with the progress made in implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), and we thank the Secretary-General for the work he has done and we thank UNIFIL as well for the work that they have done in this regard. However, we are also aware that a lot still remains to be done.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“My country also supports these demands and calls upon Israel to fulfil them. We also request Israel, through the appropriate international mechanisms, to transfer all tax and customs revenues that have been withheld since the beginning of 2006. In the end, it is essential to keep in mind that the majority of Palestinians and Israelis agree on something, namely, that there is no military solution to this conflict and that a two-State solution cannot be achieved through unilateral actions by either side. My delegation is convinced that in the future the Security Council and the Quartet must be more active and effective in the search for a lasting peace in the Middle East. The principles of that peace are well known to all of us and do not need to be reinvented. We do not need to repeat them here.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“At the same time, my country believes that a purely military response and the disproportionate use of force will not achieve the desired results and will only contribute to increasing the suffering of the Palestinian people and to strengthening the positions of those who within Palestine want to advocate more violence. The Palestinian people also has the right to demand that the closures and restrictions of movement are eased, that the crossings in and out of Gaza are kept permanently open, that the military operations that affect innocent civilians are put to an end and that the members of the Government and Palestinian Legislative Council, who were arrested last month, are released. We should also put an end to the construction of the separation barrier and all new settlement activity should be frozen.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“Argentina firmly supports the efforts of President Abbas with a View to ensuring that the programme of the Palestinian Government reflects the three basic peace principles set forth by the international community. We hope that, in spite of the difficulties encountered, these efforts will continue and that the leaders of Hamas will reconsider their position. The Israeli people and the Government of Israel have the right to demand that the attacks with Qassam rockets against Villages of southern Israel cease and that Corporal Gilad Shalit be released without preconditions. My delegation fully supports without reservations these demands.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“Israeli military operations, the actions of Palestinian extremist groups and the increasing political tensions between followers of Hamas and Fatah are the main factors contributing to this deterioration. The Palestinian civilian population is the main victim of this violence and suffers the most from the profound economic crisis of the Gaza Strip. If this violence were to continue, we would risk greater fragmentation and radicalization of Palestinian society and a possible collapse of the Palestinian Authority, which would be a terrible and perhaps irreversible setback in the search for peace. We must do everything possible to avoid this regrettable scenario. We also regret that the negotiations to form a Palestinian Government of national unity have proven so far unsuccessful.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I should like to welcome, on behalf of my delegation, the new Permanent Representative of Peru, Mr. Jorge Voto-Bernales Gatica. We wish him every success in the Security Council for the remainder of this year and throughout next year. I would also like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Alvaro de Soto, for his excellent briefing. On behalf of the Argentine Government, I would like to express our appreciation for his ongoing efforts aimed at achieving peace in the Middle East. My country is particularly concerned about the situation in the Gaza Strip. We regret to note that it continues to deteriorate at an alarming pace.”
2006-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5552 (2006) · source
“In other words, they are only for the specific case under consideration and in no way constitute an attempt by the Security Council to legislate on the control of dual- use material and technologies in areas that are covered by specific treaties.”
2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source
“My country hopes that this message will be heard by the authorities in that country and that that country will return to the six-party talks so that a solution can be found for all parties involved. We are confident that that could occur. After all, the attitude of the Democratic People's Republic affects not only the countries in the Asia-Pacific region, but the whole world. Argentina, which is a member of the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization, joined that body with a view to maintaining peace and security in the region. Finally, we would like to state our interpretation that documents S/2006/814, S/2006/815 and S/2006/816, have been circulated only for the specific purpose of identifying the items, materials, equipment, goods and technology referred to in operative paragraph 8 of the resolution we have just adopted.”
2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina has supported Security Council resolution 1718 (2006) condemning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for its proclamation of possession of nuclear weapons, its withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, launching ballistic missiles and the recent nuclear test. All of that endangers international peace and security. This unanimous, firm and rapid message from the Security Council, under the presidency of Japan, is a clear demonstration of the position adopted by the international community towards the action of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”
2006-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5551 (2006) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate my previous appeals to the Council in the light of the recently adopted United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy, in which we have all unequivocally reaffirmed our firm determination to prevent and combat terrorism.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“We need as much information as possible from States in order to know where sanctions are and are not working effectively. More important, we need that information to identify the areas where further improvements to sanctions and their implementation are necessary. That is why I again appeal to countries to submit their checklists if they have not already done so. To date, we hare received only 54 lists. I also want to encourage States to avail themselves of the opportunity provided by resolution 1617 (2005) to participate in Committee meetings in order to discuss relevant sanctions issues more in depth.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“With regard to other very complex and urgent issues, the Committee will have to address such issues as Al-Qaida's use of the Internet and how best to assist States to implement sanctions in the event that the identity of an individual is uncertain due to a lack of sufficient identifying information on the List. As members are aware, the work of Committee Chairman is not easy. However, I have enjoyed the support of all its members, which has made my work easier. With that support, and with the assistance of the Monitoring Team, I intend to continue to make progress on all outstanding issues before the Committee. Nevertheless, the success or failure of the sanctions regime rests primarily with States and their effective implementation of sanctions.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“With regard to the submission of the written assessment of actions taken by States to implement the mandatory measures pursuant to paragraph 17 of resolution 1617 (2005), although the Committee has postponed the submission of that document - which was due on 31 July - the Committee recognizes that this assessment could prove to be very important to the Council's consideration of a new resolution when the time comes at the end of 2006 to review current sanctions measures with a view to their possible strengthening. The Committee will therefore strive to complete that task as soon as possible.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“I urge all members of the Committee to make additional efforts to achieve that objective as soon as possible by endeavouring to reach a consensus agreement and making the concessions necessary to reach a compromise. With regard to further improving the quality of the List, the accuracy of the List continues to be crucial to ensuring the success of established sanctions. I once again encourage States to submit the names of individuals and entities that they believe should be included on the List due to their association with Al-Qaida or the Taliban, as well as all additional or updated information regarding names already on the List.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“With regard to the future work of the Committee and the challenges confronting it, in the coming months the Committee will focus on the following matters. First, the Committee will concentrate on concluding the revision of its guidelines. At its meetings, the Committee has worked intensely to revise its guidelines. At the end of July, we were very close to reaching a consensus agreement on the proposed listing procedures. That would have allowed the Committee to fully focus on intricate de-listing procedures. The Committee is well aware of the numerous calls urging it adopt fair and clear listing and de-listing procedures for the Consolidated List. Once adopted, such measures would facilitate the implementation of sanctions by States.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“As members will recall, through that resolution the Security Council called on the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to increase cooperation between the United Nations and Interpol in order to provide the sanctions committees established by the Security Council with better tools to fulfil their mandates more effectively, as 3 has been the case with the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999). The Committee has continued to expand its links with international and regional groupings such as the European Union, the Organization of American States, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the International Air Transport Association and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“With regard to cooperation with Interpol and other international organizations, with the support of the Monitoring Team, the Committed has continued to prepare Interpol-Security Council special notices, which are issued for individuals on the Committee's List. The Committee recently agreed to Interpol's proposal to publish posters of persons wanted by Interpol who are subject to United Nations sanctions. Constructive cooperation between the Committee and Interpol contributed to the Council's adoption, on 8 August, of resolution 1699 (2006).”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“We are currently considering the possibility of carrying out additional joint visits to other States before the end of the year. The Monitoring Team has continued to work closely with the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and with experts from the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), in order to identify ways to assist the 31 States that have not reported or have fallen behind in their reporting obligations to all three Committees under relevant Security Council resolutions. The three expert groups recently prepared a joint paper by the three Committees proposing a common strategy to deal with this issue. That proposal is now under consideration.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“I ask Member States to take advantage of those 06-54204 improvements for the implementation of sanctions measures when submitting names for possible inclusion in the List. I now wish to turn to the issue of cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) in the implementation of sanctions. Through the activities of the Monitoring Team, the Committee has continued to enhance and coordinate its cooperation with the CTC and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) by, among other things, harmonizing the relevant work of experts, such as trips to selected States. In that regard, earlier this month, Monitoring Team experts and experts from the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) undertook another joint visit to a State.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The Committee also requested the Monitoring Team to advance the submission of its sixth report to 7November, given that the Monitoring Team's mandate will expire at the end of 2006. Members of the Council may be aware that the Committee's website has been expanded. It now contains general information about the work of the Committee, a checklist and a standard form for submitting information for inclusion on the list. I trust that States will fully utilize the practical guidance provided on the Web in their interaction with the Committee. On 25 July the Committee approved further improvements to the Consolidated List, including the assignment of permanent reference numbers and the entries transcription of their original alphabets.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“In both meetings we saw the value of engaging officials at the highest level who have direct responsibility for countering terrorism with the work of the Committee. Regarding further improvements to the sanctions regime, the consideration of the Monitoring Team's fourth and fifth reports mandated by the Council provides the Committee an opportunity to assess and reflect upon how to further improve the sanctions regime. The Committee commended the Monitoring Team for its fourth report and on 10 August 2006 submitted its position on the report to the Security Council in document S/2006/635. The Monitoring Team submitted its fifth report on 31 July 2006. That report is now being considered by the Committee.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“My last trip, to the Middle East, was very instructive and served to put forth new ideas regarding the implementation of sanctions in States that have accumulated valuable knowledge and experience in the fight against terrorism. The Committee has also highly benefited from information from the experts of the Monitoring Team as a result of their trips to previously selected States and international organizations. The Monitoring Team organized two meetings of the heads and deputy heads of intelligence and security services to study the terrorist threat from Al-Qaida and related groups, as well as issues related to the implementation of the measures under resolution 1267 (1999). Officials from the North African States and Pakistan participated in one meeting, while officials from States in the Western Sahara region participated in the other.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“The Committee has also acknowledged receipt of five notifications presented in accordance with resolution 1452 (2002) for the release of frozen assets of the persons on this list. As regards the dialogue with States, there was a briefing for Member States on 26 July at the United Nations, attended by 50 representatives, at which the new developments in the work of the Committee were presented. Committee members feel that such briefings can be mutually beneficial both to members and to those who attend by allowing the direct exchange of views and clarifications regarding relevant sanctions- implementation issues. With respect to visits to States, in October or November I intend to visit several countries that the Committee considers important for an exchange of 06-54204 ideas.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“This is my third briefing in 2006. Paragraph 16 of resolution 1617 (2005) specifies that every 120 days I am to report to the Security Council. I would like to say that by adding to the list of persons and entities associated with Al-Qaida and the Taliban and monitoring, with the support of the Monitoring Team, the implementation by States of the established sanctions measures, the Committee continues to play a very important role in the fight against international terrorism. Since my last briefing, six individuals and one entity have been added to the list, and one individual has been removed. In its efforts to improve the quality of the list, the Committee has also approved a number of technical changes. That has been one of the objectives of my delegation.”
2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source
“Egeland's efforts in seeking to improve the situation of civilian populations. We value his commitment and we reaffirm that Argentina supports him in his daily task of protecting civilians in armed conflict.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“Finally, my delegation would like to state its condemnation of attacks on humanitarian personnel, in particular, the death of 12 humanitarian workers in the last two months in Darfur, and the constant physical aggression and harassment to which they are subject and that the Secretary-General has so vividly described in recent days. Attacking humanitarian personnel or preventing their activities not only violates fundamental principles of humanitarian law but it also imperils the means of survival of the 3 million people dependent on humanitarian aid. It is urgent for the violence to cease. The international community cannot allow innocent civilians to continue to die in the name of the right to self-defence. To conclude, we would like to state our appreciation for Mr.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“The Government of Uganda has voluntarily submitted the situation to the International Criminal Court, and we believe that the process, once initiated, should not stop. We support the actions of the Court, and we agree with Mr. Egeland that the international community, and in particular the mediators that are assisting in the Juba process, should seek innovative solutions that will harmonize the traditional systems which are common in reconciliation among the local civilian population with the requirements of international law. Once again, we state that peace cannot be achieved at the price of justice.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“In this context, we would like to repeat that it is absolutely imperative to implement the provisions of resolution 1706 (2006) without further delay. With regard to the Juba peace process and the slow progress that has been achieved, we think that it is necessary once again to support this process and invest in peace and reconciliation so as finally to put an end to this long and painful conflict that has afflicted the Acholi people for so many years. In this context, we think that one cannot negotiate impunity for the perpetrators of so much suffering for the civilian population. So that there can be peace, there needs to be accountability for those who have carried out massive violations of human rights.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“We know that that region has been the epicentre of the worst humanitarian tragedies that our generation has experienced. We trust that both countries will be able to start to follow a path that will take them to democratic normalcy after so much suffering and so many mistakes. However, we are still concerned, in particular, about the issue of sexual violence and we think that urgent steps need to be taken on that problem. On another issue, the situation in Darfur, as we know and as the Council knows in depth, continues to be an urgent one. We cannot add much more to what we have recently heard from Mr. Egeland. Almost 3 million people in the region, without counting those in Chad, could be deprived of humanitarian assistance to enable them to survive, due to the re-escalation of violence in recent months.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, Mr. President, we would like to thank you and your delegation for convening this meeting. We would also like to welcome the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Jan Egeland, and to congratulate him once more for his active efforts on behalf of civilian populations, especially the most vulnerable sectors. We are happy to have him once again with us. We attach great importance to the information that he regularly provides to the Security Council. 06-52438 With regard to his statement today, we take note of the positive tone of some of his comments on his recent visit to Africa, in particular his cautious optimism with regard to the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in northern Uganda.”
2006-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5525 (2006) · source