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Mayr-Harting

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first: 2008-12-09
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“We appreciate the presence of President Boris Tadic' of Serbia and thank him for his speech. We are also very grateful for the opportunity to listen to the views of Mr. Skender Hyseni, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kosovo. Allow me to also express our deep appreciation for the work of Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and for his ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue among all actors in a period of change and adaptation. In this regard, we also welcome the report of the Secretary-General before us today (S/2009/149). The meeting of the Council in November last year paved the way for the reconfiguration of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and an enhanced United Nations engagement.”
2009-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6097 (2009) · source
“Other speakers have already referred to the number of attacks on peacekeeping personnel and humanitarian workers and to incidents of banditry that have greatly increased in recent times. All parties to the conflict need to show restraint in the current situation. All sides must abide by their obligation to protect the civilian population under applicable rules of human rights and international humanitarian law. As far as the Government of the Sudan is concerned, we expect it to ensure the safety and security of all United Nations personnel and humanitarian workers and to refrain from any form of intimidation towards the human rights community in the Sudan.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6096 (2009) · source
“In accordance with the call made by the European Union just a few days ago, we therefore appeal to the Government of the Sudan to urgently reconsider its decision and to ensure that humanitarian assistance to all people in need in the Sudan be guaranteed. We are also sure that the United Nations will do everything in its power to fill some of the gaps left behind by the expelled NGOs, but we know that it is not possible at this point for the Organization, as the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has made clear, to fill all these gaps. In this situation, we believe that it is essential to recall that it is the Government of the Sudan that has the primary responsibility to ensure the provision of basic services, in particular food, shelter and health care, for its civilian population.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6096 (2009) · source
“These organizations therefore provide an indispensable lifeline to many Sudanese civilians. The point has already been made that over 1 million civilians are immediately affected by the decision to expel these NGOs. The United Nations depends on the NGOs as its partners. The expulsions leave behind life-threatening gaps in assistance for the population in Darfur, particularly at a time when there have been outbreaks of meningitis in Southern Darfur, including in Kalma camp. Over time, the impact of the expulsion of NGOs will be dramatic in such fields as water and sanitation, health care and food distribution. The loss of these vital aid services could lead to a serious deterioration of the humanitarian situation and to greater population movements throughout Darfur and across the border to Chad.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6096 (2009) · source
“Like others, I would like to thank Mr. Rashid Khalikov for updating us on the humanitarian situation in the Sudan. The continued delivery of humanitarian assistance in the Sudan is vital to the survival of a significant part of the population of Darfur. Austria is therefore deeply concerned by the decision of the Government of the Sudan to expel 13 international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and to revoke the licenses of three Sudanese NGOS. We are also gravely concerned by recent reports that the Sudanese Government has called for all international aid groups to leave the Sudan within one year. We have already heard - and the point has already been made - that the aid organizations affected by these decisions are responsible for some 40 to 50 per cent of the aid provided to Darfur.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6096 (2009) · source
“We look forward to continuing and intensifying the close cooperation between the international community and Somalia in the interest of Somalia and all ofits people.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“The protection of civilians, especially women and children, must be a concern and must be ensured by all parties. As far as piracy is concerned, it is important not to see it only as a threat to key international shipping lanes, but also as a factor further aggravating the security and humanitarian situation in Somalia. Apart from putting humanitarian supplies at risk, it certainly also plays a role in financing the activities of what one might call spoilers of the stabilization process and particularly illegal flows of arms in violation of the embargo. Austria therefore stresses the importance of focused activities to curb piracy in the region and of course as a member of the European Union (EU) we fully support the EU's naval operation, Operation Atalanta.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“We also thank the troop- contributing countries to AMISOM, Uganda and Burundi, for their continuous commitment and engagement in bringing stability and security to Somalia. We join others in condemning the attacks against AMISOM. that we have heard and spoken about today. Austria fully supports the strengthening of AMISOM. The United Nations support package is an important pillar in that respect. We are therefore looking forward to the Secretary-General's report to be issued in April, which will inform us on the progress in the political process and the security situation on the ground and which will serve as a basis for our future deliberations. It is very important for the authority and the effectiveness of any international presence in Somalia that obligations under international humanitarian law be fully respected by all sides.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“Especially worrying is the situation of women, in particular violence against women, as well as traditional harmful practices that are still widespread. In addition, all the reported human rights violations have been committed - or most of them - with total impunity. Austria fully supports the capacity of UNPOS to focus on the incorporation of justice and accountability mechanisms in Somalia, as suggested by the Secretary-General in his report. Civilians, United Nations staff and, recently, AMISOM. personnel as well as staff of local non-governmental organizations have been targeted, abducted and murdered. Austria pays its respect to humanitarian workers who continue to deliver much- needed humanitarian aid.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“Those resolutions must be implemented in good faith, including resolution 1844 (2008), which targets those who threaten the peace, security and stability of Somalia. The security environment and the humanitarian situation also need our utmost attention: 3.2 million people - 43 per cent of Somalia's population i are in need of humanitarian assistance and 1.9 million are in a state of humanitarian emergency. Currently, according to our data, there are over 1 million internally displaced persons. Unfortunately, the progress in the peace process has not yet resulted in an alleviation of that situation. The human rights situation in Somalia has been of great concern as well, as was rightly noted by the technical assessment mission.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“Austria commends that development and congratulates President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on his election. We support the legitimate Government and the continuation of a political process, which should be as broad-based as possible. The international community must act now and lend its support to Somali efforts to build security and rule-of-law institutions, as well as to embark on a reconciliation process. The Foreign Minister spoke of all those goals, which we support. For that purpose, we also need to strengthen the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS). We therefore wholeheartedly support the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report in that regard. A number of resolutions on Somalia have been adopted by the Security Council within the past three months.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“Like others, I would like to thank Special Representative Ould Abdallah for his very important and comprehensive briefing. We are also grateful for the excellent reports received from the Secretary-General (S/2009/ 132 and S/2009/146). We warmly welcome the participation of Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Omaar, Foreign Minister of Somalia, and we were happy to listen to Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union. Austria fully aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the Czech Presidency of the European Union. Our comments are meant to complement that statement. Despite a difficult political situation, a precarious security situation and an alarming humanitarian situation, Somalis have achieved important progress in the Djibouti peace process.”
2009-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6095 (2009) · source
“We also need to enhance Afghan ownership by way of capacity-building and by complementing the efforts of the people of Afghanistan themselves, because one thing is certainly clear: whatever the international community undertakes has to be done in very close cooperation with - and for - Afghanistan and the people of Afghanistan.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“This trend is clearly worrying in the light of the forthcoming elections. We are convinced that women's rights have to be a priority in Afghanistan, and thus also in the protection mandate of UNAMA. In conclusion, let me assure the Council of Austria's full support for the commitments made in Paris in June 2008. We need to work together to enable UNAMA to perform its critical task of coordinating international civilian activities in Afghanistan in an effective manner. I must say that what the Special Representative had to say on that subject today was particularly impressive; it is clear that coordination is particularly important. At a time when overall financial developments make international contributions even more difficult, coordination becomes ever more important.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“We value the work of the human rights unit of UNAMA and believe that the Mission's mandate to monitor the situation of civilians, to coordinate efforts to ensure their protection and to assist in the full implementation of human rights is an important aspect of UNAMA's work. Equally important is the strengthening of national institutions, in particular the judiciary, and full support for the work of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission. Special attention has to be given to the issue of human rights in the administration of justice, including the improvement of conditions in detention. In recent months, as has been mentioned today, there has been an increase in violence against women, including against women working for the police, provincial councils and local government.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“The prevention of attacks on children - in particular, putting an end to the targeting of girls - has to be a top priority. The ongoing recruitment of children by the Taliban and the use of children as suicide bombers are also of great concern and need to be stopped. We welcome the serious efforts undertaken by pro-Government forces during past months to reduce the impact of their operations on civilians and the enhanced cooperation with the Afghan Government in that regard. We hope that these efforts will be effective in reducing civilian casualties. Further efforts to minimize civilian casualties would be of critical relevance.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“We welcome the new positive trend in economic and political cooperation, in particular the renewed relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and encourage UNAMA to provide further support to regional cooperation, in accordance with its mandate. We share the concerns expressed about the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and the intensification of the conflict, in some areas at least. The impact of the conflict on civilians is of particular concern. Anti-Government elements pose the greatest threat to the civilian population in Afghanistan. The situation of civilians is made worse by attacks on non- governmental organizations and humanitarian workers. We are also extremely worried about recent attacks on schools.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“We also welcome the intensification of the activities of the International Security Assistance Force in the fight against the illegal processing and trafficking of drugs. Opium production in Afghanistan remains a challenge, and it is clear that is linked to the security situation and to the corruption phenomenon. It is of particular importance to ensure the sustainability of alternative livelihoods. Furthermore, the regional dimension of drug production and trade needs to be tackled. This is being addressed, inter alia, under UNODC's "rainbow strategy" - a programme that my Government supports. Regional cooperation is crucial to the stabilization of Afghanistan. All of Afghanistan's neighbours need to be included in this process.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“The reform of the Ministry of Interior and of the Afghanistan National Police could have a positive effect on a number of serious challenges to security on the ground, including the creation of a positive security environment for the elections, respect for the rule of law, the fight against corruption, and counter-narcotics efforts. Austria is currently examining the possibility of contributing to the police cooperation and demining activities of the United Nations. Another important development mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/135) and by the Special Representative is the decrease in poppy cultivation. We wish to commend the Afghan authorities and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for that achievement, which needs to be further consolidated.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“For Afghanistan, the elections to be held in August are a very important - indeed, essential - step in the democratic process of State-building. For the first time, Afghan authorities have the primary responsibility for organizing the elections. We welcome the successful completion of the voter registration process; it will be of critical importance to ensuring a fair, transparent and credible election process, and UNAMA's assistance will play a very important role in that. The ongoing reform efforts in the area of governance are also very relevant, and we are grateful to the Special Representative for drawing our attention to some of these very positive developments today.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“I, too, wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Kai Eide, for his briefing to the Council today. We greatly appreciate his personal commitment, which he has shown again today, and the leadership that he provides at the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I would also like to welcome the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Tanin, to this table. We align ourselves with the statement that will be made later in this debate by the Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic on behalf of the European Union. Let me also say that we support the recommendation to extend UNAMA's mandate for a further 12 months with a view to fully implementing its mandate in all its aspects.”
2009-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6094 (2009) · source
“Austria looks forward to receiving the Secretary- General's assessment of the various options for supporting African Union peacekeeping. As I have said, we believe it is important that all possible options be explored. The question of putting in place adequate accountability mechanisms is also critical, and we would certainly welcome proposals by the Secretary- General in that regard. Addressing important cross- cutting issues, such as respect for international law; human rights, especially the rights of women and children, in the situation of an armed conflict; and the protection of civilians should be an integral part of our approach. Let me conclude by saying that we are grateful to the presidency of the Security Council for having begun the discussion on this very important issue today.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“There might be cases in which an African Union-led operation might be more effective than a United Nations mission, or other cases in which the United Nations might decide that it is time to reduce its presence in a country and hand over to the African Union. Each of those cases might require a different support package. 09-2716] The recent resolution 1863 (2009), on supporting the African Union Mission to Somalia, provided an example in which the Council took a decision based on the specific needs of that country, setting up a support mechanism through access to assessed contributions and a voluntary trust fund. I believe that members are aware of the important role that the African Peace Facility of the European Union plays in that context.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“In its report, the panel also outlines a possible way to support African Union-led peacekeeping missions under a United Nations mandate through United Nations-assessed contributions at the very beginning of a peacekeeping mission, before rehatting by the United Nations has taken place. As I have already said, we are in favour of enhanced participation by the African Union in crisis management in Africa. Therefore, we believe that all possible options aimed at supporting African Union-led peacekeeping missions under a United Nations mandate need to be discussed and explored. Each crisis or conflict is different. A one-size- fits-all solution is, therefore, neither possible nor effective.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“Strengthening the capacities of the African Union is an essential prerequisite if the African Union is to take on a more significant burden in contributing to peace and security in Africa. The panel has made several proposals on how to address that issue, including the development of a comprehensive plan for long-term capacity-building and the establishment of a multi-donor trust fund. Such a trust fund could help to build synergies among the efforts of various donors and thereby increase the overall impact of their contributions. It could also help to prevent possible funding gaps. African ownership should be our guiding principle in the design and implementation of such a mechanism. The positive experience gained in the context of the African Peace Facility of the European Union could serve as an example.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“Austria commends the panel for the efforts it has made in addressing the key issue of enhancing support for African Union peacekeeping and in presenting recommendations in that regard. The report of the panel comes at a very timely moment. Just a few weeks ago, the Security Council began to examine key questions related to United Nations peacekeeping. At a time when operational resources are scarce within the United Nations, we must develop ways to enhance our cooperation with regional organizations such as the African Union. Over the past few decades, United Nations peacekeeping has changed tremendously in terms of its nature and scope. Our response to the evolving challenges must be updated accordingly.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“We would ask you, Sir, to convey our congratulations to the new Permanent Representative of your country on the occasion of his assuming the presidency of the Council. We are very grateful for the contributions made to our debate by Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union - whom I welcome to the Council - and by Ms. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister for Foreign Affairs of South Africa. I would also like to join others in thanking President Romano Prodi for his presentation of the report of the African Union-United Nations panel (S/2008/813) and for his very able leadership in preparing it. Austria fully supports the statement to be delivered later today by the representative of the Czech Republic on behalf of the European Union.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“For us, it is crucial to bear in mind the comprehensive security approach developed over the years by the OSCE and to focus on how we can further sharpen existing instruments and confidence- and security-building mechanisms. As a practical contribution to the efforts of the Chairperson-in-Office and to further stimulate the debate, Austria plans to invite security policy experts from think tanks and international organizations to a brainstorming meeting in Vienna on 8 May. We hope that this will also reinforce the synergies among Vienna-based organizations.”
2009-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6088 (2009) · source
“The OSCE Mission in Kosovo fulfils an important role in guaranteeing a democratic and multi-ethnic future for Kosovo, in particular in building and monitoring Kosovo's democratic institutions and in its support for human rights and the preservation of minority rights. Stability in the Balkans is a goal that the United Nations, the European Union and the OSCE share. We welcome the complementary and mutually reinforcing efforts carried out with other organizations on the ground, in particular with the European Union. We are looking forward to continued OSCE engagement there. We also fully support Foreign Minister Bakoyannis's commitment to carrying forward the ongoing debate on the future of security in Europe. The OSCE is the right forum for that debate.”
2009-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6088 (2009) · source
“We fully support her attempt to resolve the question of a comprehensive OSCE presence in the whole of Georgia which would also allow international monitors access to the region of South Ossetia. In parallel, we support the ongoing talks in Geneva co-chaired by the United Nations, the OSCE and the European Union. We are encouraged by the recent agreement on the joint incident prevention and response mechanisms and hope that this will lead to further tangible results in the near future. As we and others have said, the OSCE continues to play a crucial role in Kosovo; its work there under Ambassador Almhofer has our full support.”
2009-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6088 (2009) · source
“An example of the complementarity of the United Nations, the OSCE and the European Union is the recent crisis management in Georgia. We therefore support the common efforts to find a lasting solution that will guarantee stability and security in Georgia. Any solution to the crisis in Georgia must serve the aim of achieving sustainable peace and stability in the region and - as we have repeatedly said - has to be firmly grounded on the principles of international law, fully respecting Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We congratulate the Chairperson on the agreement reached on extending the mandate of the OSCE military observer mission. At the same time, however, we would also like to see a greater OSCE presence in Georgia.”
2009-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6088 (2009) · source
“We believe that this cooperation must be mutually reinforcing and complementary. Over the years, the OSCE has also played an active role by supporting the implementation of United Nations principles with regard to various horizontal issues - which the Chairperson mentioned - such as counter-terrorism, small arms and light weapons, and trafficking in human beings. We welcome her emphasis on the rule of law and gender equality, with a particular focus on women and security and violence against women. Both issues are interlinked and mutually reinforcing with human rights and democracy. We fully support the Chairperson's determination to promote the peaceful resolution of protracted conflicts in the OSCE region. Any sign of progress in resolving them will be a strong impetus for renewing trust and bolstering dialogue.”
2009-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6088 (2009) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for taking the initiative of organizing this debate. I would also like to thank Minister Bakoyannis for briefing us on the work of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Her presence here today is a sign of the vital cooperation between our two organizations, and I do not have to tell her that we, as a seat of the organization and a participating State, fully share the priorities she just outlined. We can assure her of our full support in her efforts to promote the agenda of the OSCE. The cooperation of the United Nations - and of the Security Council in particular - with regional and subregional organizations under Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter remains an important asset for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2009-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6088 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to assure the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of Austria's wholehearted support for his work and the work of the entire United Nations team in Iraq.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“We welcome the intention of the United Nations to devise a comprehensive rule of law strategy in cooperation with other partners on the ground, as well as efforts under way between Iraqi authorities, the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Vienna to assess compliance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Together with our European Union partners, we continue to support the training of Iraqi law enforcement and security personnel in the framework of the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission, which has been extended until 30 June 2009. Since its start in July 2005, approximately 2,000 Iraqi criminal law experts have been trained in 87 courses. Austria is happy to have been able to participate in those important efforts.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“With regard to the situation of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons, we hope that an environment permitting their return in safety and dignity can be sustained and that the Government of Iraq will actively continue to promote return initiatives. We hope that the encouraging trend to which the Ambassador has referred will continue. Austria commends the humanitarian work of the United Nations and - this is particularly important - the continued solidarity of neighbouring countries, especially Jordan and Syria, with those uprooted by violence and conflict.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“We welcome the priority that United Nations agencies intend to place on countering violence against women during the year 2009, improving the access of women to justice and tackling the reform of discriminatory penal codes. We encourage the Iraqi leadership to seek to engage women in the rebuilding of Iraqi society and to continue the efforts that have already begun in that area. We hope that the forensic capacity-building that the UNAMI Human Rights Office has offered to the Iraqi Ministry of Human Rights will help to advance progress in clarifying the fate of Kuwaiti citizens who have been missing since 1990, a point to which the Ambassador also referred.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“It also pays particular attention to the situation of women, children and persons belonging to ethnic and religious minorities. We hope that the return of a significant number of Christian families to Mosul is an indication of their growing confidence in their personal safety. There must be no room for ethnic or sectarian violence. Everyone must make every effort to ensure that events like those of the fall of 2008 do not reoccur. We welcome the commitment made by the Iraqi Government to strengthen the protection of human rights and the recent establishment of an Independent High Commission for Human Rights, to which the Special Representative referred. We hope that the High Commission will soon become operational. We support and commend the important work of UNAMI in the area of human rights.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“The European Union and its member States remain firmly committed to supporting Iraq in building a secure, stable, democratic, unified and prosperous country where human rights can be enjoyed in a secure environment by women and men alike. We note the gradual improvement of the security situation in recent months, but we must not lose sight of the persistent security risk that average Iraqis continue to face through indiscriminate attacks, including by suicide bombers. The recent attack on pilgrims en route to Karbala, with many women and children amongst the dead, testifies to that ever-present threat. As others have said, there are still important challenges in the area of human rights. As has also been mentioned, the report highlights the situation of detainees.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“In that context, we welcome the fact that UNAMI has been formally requested to continue to provide assistance to the parliamentary committee dealing with issues of power-sharing, property and demography regarding Kirkuk. We strongly support the good offices of the Special Representative in building confidence among the parties with a view to achieving a sustainable solution. We encourage Iraq to make maximum use of the support provided by UNAMI in the constitutional review process, in particular as regards hydrocarbon regulation. Let me add that progress in that area will certainly also facilitate foreign investment in the country.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“Above all, however, the people of Iraq are to be congratulated on their active participation in those elections. By turning out across communitarian lines, the men and women of Iraq have thus helped their country to take a significant step towards the consolidation of democratization and national reconciliation. The security preparations by the Government of Iraq provided voters with an environment in which they were able to cast their votes with confidence and in relative security. While we deplore some of the grave incidents and acts of violence that took place in the run-up to the elections, the day of the election itself passed in a peaceful atmosphere. We are confident that Iraqi leaders will seize the momentum created by the elections to overcome obstacles towards national reconciliation.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Special Representative De Mistura for his important and informative briefing. We are also grateful for the statement made by Ambassador Al Bayati and the encouraging developments that he has pointed to in his country. We commend the determined and courageous work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). We deeply appreciate the Special Representative's dedication to Iraq and its people, in particular against the background of the difficult circumstances he and his team continue to encounter. The support provided by UNAMI to the Independent High Electoral Commission and the Government of Iraq's diligent preparation of the recent provincial elections have clearly contributed to their successful conduct.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“In closing, Austria wishes to acknowledge the important role that UNMIT continues to play and to express support for the extension of its mandate for another 12 months. We thank UNMIT and the Government of Timor-Leste for the elaboration of the medium-term strategy. In our view, the achievements that have been made during these last years of close cooperation between UNMIT and the Government of Timor-Leste represent a success story, and lessons should drawn from them and applied in other comparable places.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Finally, in order to achieve long-term stability, review and reform of the security sector remain of utmost importance. In this context, let me place particular emphasis on the need for a clear definition of the army's role in peacetime, the clarification of the relationship between the army and the police, as well as internal accountability mechanisms and civil oversight. We welcome the fact that UNMIT is already integrating peacebuilding aspects and thus helping to bridge a potential gap between peacekeeping and peacebuilding as the country moves forward. In order to gradually strengthen a peacebuilding approach to resolving the remaining issues, we would encourage Timor-Leste to consider starting cooperation with the Peacebuilding Fund in the near future.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We hope that the National Parliament will soon enact the legislation necessary to ensure the protection of and support for victims, as well as accountability for perpetrators. We are also encouraged to hear that allegations of ill treatment and human rights violations during arrests have substantially decreased following the disbanding of the Joint Command. It is important that members of the security forces be brought to justice for human rights violations documented by UNMIT during states of exception and that those responsible for criminal acts and human rights violations during the 2006 crisis be held accountable, as recommended by the Independent Special Commission of Inquiry. We support the authorities in Timor-Leste in their efforts to build strong institutions to fight impunity for grave human rights violations.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Let me say that the Permanent Mission of Timor- Leste has been one of the most active participants in the work of the friends of the rule of law, here at Headquarters in New York, and we are therefore not surprised that, for the Government of Timor-Leste, the rule of law is also a key priority. It is clear that we support the Government of Timor-Leste in its reform efforts and the Secretary-General's recommendation to accomplish an independent needs assessment of the judicial sector to allow for a coordinated approach in justice sector reform. We share the concern of UNMIT over the high levels of sexual and gender-based violence, which is one of the major public security problems.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Austria welcomes progress made in preparing for the resumption of policing responsibilities by national structures. On that point, we are in full agreement with the Secretary-General that a phased approach should be pursued, based in particular on the agreed criteria set out in his report. We are pleased to note that adherence to human rights standards will be one of the factors in measuring the readiness of districts and units to resume policing functions. Sustainable success in that field requires a broad approach that also entails the effective strengthening of the rule of law.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We therefore also support the recommendations of Walter Kalin, Representative of the Secretary-General on the Human Rights for Internally Displaced Persons, on the sustainability of returns and durable solutions, and acknowledge the Government's five-pillar National Recovery Strategy as an important step in that direction. We would like to congratulate the Government of Timor-Leste on those encouraging developments, which have unfolded in a remarkably smooth manner and without major violent incidents, and we thank the United Nations and the international security forces for their important contributions. In particular, we wish to acknowledge the efforts of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) police, working together with the national police force, in stabilizing the security situation.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Burg Schlaining and Krumbach Castle were the venues of the Intra-East Timorese dialogue under the patronage of Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 1995 and 1998, which resulted in the Burg Schlaining Declaration. President Ramos-Horta and Bishop Belo were amongst our esteemed guests at the time. Looking at present developments, we welcome the significant progress made in addressing the consequences of the 2006 crisis, in particular the reintegration of the Falintil-Forcas de Defesa de Timor- Leste petitioners into civilian life and the accelerated return of internally displaced persons (IDPs), which allowed for the majority of IDP camps to be closed.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Let me at the outset express our gratitude for the presence of President Ramos-Horta. We are pleased to see him in the Council today and thank him for his impressive and, at the same time, candid statement. We are also particularly grateful for the presence of the Secretary- General and for his comprehensive and informative briefing on an issue on which the United Nations has truly been able to make a difference. Let me also say that Austria fully aligns itself with the statement that will be delivered later in the day by the representative of the Czech Republic on behalf of the European Union. My country is proud that we were able to make a contribution along Timor-Leste's way to independence.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source