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Mayr-Harting

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“The strengthening the European Union's field presence in the Brcko district, Mostar and Banja Luka has also facilitated communication and exchanges on EU priorities with citizens throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina. The EU-led force (EUFOR) Operation Althea - the European Union's military operation - continues to support the competent Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities in maintaining a safe and secure environment in the country. EUFOR Althea focuses on capacity-building and training, but also maintains the means to contribute to Bosnia and Herzegovina's own deterrence capacity. The European Union will keep the Operation under regular review, including on the basis of the situation on the ground, with a view to making progress on the conditions conducive to the delivery of its mandate.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“In addition, the fragile socioeconomic situation of large parts of the population has the potential to further increase political instability. A transformation of the country's politics is long overdue, as political parties remain entrenched in local political perspectives and unwilling to see that, as a result, Bosnia and Herzegovina is increasingly lagging behind its neighbours in the region. In accordance with the objectives set out by the Security Council, the European Union continued to further strengthen its engagement with Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to facilitate stability and progress, using a broad range of political and technical instruments.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“Indeed, the persistent domestic political stalemate is cause of disappointment for all who wish to see Bosnia and Herzegovina succeed. Bosnia and Herzegovina has come far since the end of a tragic war almost two decades ago. The security environment is now calm and stable, and the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina have thus far proven capable of dealing with threats to the country's safe and secure environment. Nevertheless, in spite of a stable security environment, the political environment remains complex. Inter-ethnic reconciliation in general is slow, and the country's politics remain driven by ethnic rather than civic principles. It seems difficult for the political leadership of the three constituent peoples to reach out across ethnic lines and attempt to build a broader political consensus.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“While Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to enjoy a clear European perspective, which has been repeatedly reaffirmed by the European Union, its institutions have thus far failed to achieve the necessary progress in meeting key European Union requirements. The European Union will continue its efforts to facilitate the necessary domestic political agreements, but it is up to the political leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to make the necessary progress. The lack of political will among local political forces to work out compromises in the interest of the common good continue to have a negative impact on the overall reform process. Regrettably, the country remains unable to consolidate itself as a viable democracy and make progress on its EU path.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: As this is the first occasion that I have had the chance to speak under your presidency of the Council, Sir, I would like to congratulate you and China on assuming the presidency this month and to thank Azerbaijan and its Permanent Representative for their work last month. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate country Montenegro; the European Free Trade Association country Liechtenstein, member of the European Economic Area; as well as the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this statement. I join other speakers in welcoming my friend High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Valentin Inzko back to the Council. I thank him for his work and would like to reassure him of our continued support.”
2013-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7057 (2013) · source
“We commend the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, and of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law. The increasing number of national and regional action plans for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) provides the opportunity to compare different experiences in order to further improve our work. To further map our actions and experiences, we support the call of the Secretary-General for an independent global study on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) to prepare for the 2015 high-level review. Finally, I again thank you, Sir, for organizing this important debate.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“The European Union supports the work aimed at increasing the role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding, promoting women's equal participation in all efforts for the promotion of peace and security and providing an integrated approach to prevent and punish acts of sexual violence, as well as to bring justice, services and reparation to its victims. In that regard, we acknowledge the important contribution of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court to expanding the scope of gender and sexual-based Violence. We encourage States that have not yet done so to ratify the Statute, enact domestic criminal legislation of those atrocious crimes and to routinely and systematically prosecute them as the primary means of ensuring accountability.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“We underline the need for continued regular reporting and briefings to the Council. However, we note the need to further enhance the links between the information provided to the Council and the outcomes of the Council's work, particularly the mandates of the United Nations peace operations. We would also welcome reporting on the rule of law action point of the seven-point action plan on gender-sensitive peacebuilding. We note positively the Council's growing practice of including sexual and gender based violence in the designation criteria for targeted sanctions regimes.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“We call on the United Nations system to increase the participation of women in mediation activities, including as chief and lead mediators, and to include gender experts in the mediation teams. Supporting women's civil society groups is crucial to developing domestic constituencies for women's engagement in conflict resolution. We call on the Department of Peacekeeping Operations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions to ensure gender expertise in the planning of peacekeeping operations or special missions with rule of law mandates and the gathering of gender- aggregated data when making a baseline assessment of rule of law institutions. We welcome the comprehensive approach of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/525) and particularly welcome the increasingly targeted and concrete recommendations for action.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Women's and girls' rights must be secured; they must also be ensured in informal justice systems. Given the broad range of conflict-related violations of women's rights - including enforced disappearance, early and forced marriage, human trafficking and Violations of economic and social rights - transitional justice processes need to address them in full. The EU is now working on establishing its policy on transitional justice. The way justice related issues are addressed in peace negotiations has a strong impact on the pursuit of post-conflict justice and mediators can play an important role in that regard. The EU Concept on Strengthening EU Mediation and Dialogue Capacities aims to promote the representation of women and the availability of adequate resources for dedicated gender expertise at an early stage of the mediation process.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“We also welcome the Council's adoption earlier today of resolution 2122 (2013), outlining further steps on women, peace and security. We welcome the theme of today's debate, with its particular focus on the rule of law and transitional justice during and post-conflict, which have received limited attention to date. Yet the breakdown of the rule of law in conflict leads to a broad range of violations of women's and girls' rights. To address that challenge, post-conflict reforms need to be gender-sensitive and women's access to justice in conflict and post-conflict settings needs to be secured. Women need to be represented in the justice sector. The provision of fair, transparent, effective and accountable justice mechanisms for all is crucial to ensuring the benefits of the rule of law for everyone.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: As this is the first time that I have had the chance to speak under your presidency, Sir, I would first like to congratulate you on having assumed the presidency of the Council and wish you the best of luck in that important task. I am speaking on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. We thank the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary- General Mlambo-Ngcuka, High Commissioner Pillay and Ms. Brigitte Balipou for their statements here today.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“The European Union lends its support to civil society organizations to increase the professional capacities of journalists, provide urgent protection and promote freedom of expression in law and in practice. Let me finish by expressing the European Union's tribute to and support for all those who fight for the respect of freedom of expression and for free, pluralistic press and other media. The creation of a free and safe environment for j ournalists will undoubtedly strengthen peace, democracy and development worldwide.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“It is also important to underline the work of the Human Rights Council, which last September adopted resolution 21/12 on the safety of journalists, as well as that of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and UNESCO in protecting the freedom of expression and safety of journalists. The United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, led by UNESCO and aiming at greater cooperation among United Nations organizations, is a key document in this debate. We pay tribute to civil society organizations and journalist networks for their work, highlighting and exposing killings and detentions of and attacks on journalists and press premises.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“In that context we wish to recall the presidential statement adopted by the Security Council in February, which clearly states that "journalists, media professionals and associated personnel engaged in dangerous professional missions in areas of armed conflict shall be considered as civilians and shall be respected and protected as such" (S/PRST/2013/2). We encourage the Secretary-General to continue including the issue of protection of journalists in armed conflict in his reports on the protection of civilians. We also encourage the Security Council to address the protection of journalists in situations of armed conflict, including through public statements, reporting requirements for peacekeeping missions or the Secretariat, and the strengthening of mandates.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“We call upon all Governments to respect the freedoms and rights of journalists and protect them especially in dangerous professional missions in areas of armed conflict, and call on all parties to armed conflict to respect their obligations under international human rights law and international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. We further call on all parties to conflict to allow, within the framework of applicable rules and procedures, media access and coverage, as appropriate, in situations of international and non-international armed conflict.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“We also call on States to ensure accountability by investigating attacks against journalists, including bloggers, bringing perpetrators tojustice, and providing adequate remedies for victims. We look forward to the report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on good practices regarding the protection of journalists, the prevention of attacks and the fight against impunity for attacks committed against journalists. Ending impunity would be a very effective measure to guarantee the safety of journalists in the long term.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“The European Union is firmly opposed to any unjustified or disproportional restrictions of access to its use. The European Union is developing guidelines on the freedom of expression online and offline, including the protectionjournalists, including bloggers, in order to react coherently and efficiently to violations of the right to freedom of expression. The European Union is determined to continue standing up for press freedom worldwide. We call on all Governments to promote a safe and enabling environment in which journalists can perform their work independently, without undue interference and without fear of censorship, persecution or prosecution.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“We are also alarmed by the restrictions to press freedom and to the use of the Internet and the increasing level of intimidation, violence and censorship that journalists, including bloggers, face in many countries. At the same time, we should also remember that female journalists are more often subject to harassment and sexual violence. We have repeatedly condemned these trends, which must be urgently addressed. A free, independent and vibrant press is a cornerstone of any democratic society. The freedom of opinion and expression is a fundamental right and an inherent part of human dignity. It is also enshrined in many international and regional human rights instruments. The freedom of expression also extends to the Internet and any other media.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“The first part of 2013 is very worrying in that regard as well. That situation obliges the international community to reflect on how to best protect journalists in conflict and on how to better use the array of existing legal and political means to that end. This debate should serve as a reminder of the increasingly heavy price paid for information. We are deeply concerned about the worrying trend of increased Violence against journalists, including bloggers and journalistic sources, both in conflict and non-conflict situations, including by non-State actors. The violence includes torture, extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention, harassment and the killing of journalists and media workers.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the European Union and its now 28 member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina; the European Free Trade Association country Liechtenstein, member of the European Economic Area; as well as Ukraine, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. We thank the presidency for bringing this issue back to the Council after the landmark resolution 1738 (2006). Let me also thank Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson for his briefing and the journalists for their impressive testimonies. The year 2012 saw the highest number ofjournalists killed while carrying out their vital task.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“We will continue to strongly support both the principle and system of international criminal justice and its integral role in the reconciliation process, and we call on all States to do the same.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“To be successful, that process requires the ongoing commitment of both the Rwandan authorities and the international community. More progress must be made in reforming the genocide ideology law, while promoting a future based on genuine reconciliation. If the Rwandan courts are seen to be conducting fair, impartial trials, that will be a significant step forward in the country's transitional process and a major lesson for other countries engaged in transitional justice reform and peacebuilding. In order to preserve the important achievements and legacy of the ICTY and the ICTR, we support the process establishing the Residual Mechanism of both Tribunals in accordance with resolution 1966 (2010). In that regard, we welcome the launch of the ICTY branch of the Residual Mechanism in The Hague, which will begin to function on 1 July.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“The European Union has repeatedly emphasized the importance of local ownership and that remains essential. Building the necessary national capacity and increasing public awareness are important elements in that respect, and further efforts are needed. The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda has made an invaluable contribution to our shared goal of ending impunity for genocide crimes and has played a key role in strengthening the rule of law and promoting long-term stability and reconciliation. The apprehension of the remaining fugitives must, however, remain a priority. We reiterate our calls for the effective cooperation of all States concerned, particularly those in the Great Lakes region. We welcome the transfer of cases to the domestic Rwandan courts for prosecution.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“Since its establishment 20 years ago, the ICTY has made a remarkable contribution to peace and reconciliation in the Western Balkans, as well as to the development of international criminal justice. It has given a voice to the victims, especially women and children. The ICTY has also set new standards for providing assistance and support to victims, as well as for capacity- building and outreach. Those projects are important for the Tribunal's legacy. The European Union contributes to the ICTY Outreach Programme for 2013 and 2014. Progress has been more uneven in the transition to national war crimes prosecutions. Regrettably, some Western Balkan countries continue to face difficulties in prosecuting war crimes cases. Some also suffer from significant backlogs.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“Ending impunity for serious crimes is indispensable to building sustainable peace and reconciliation. Victims of mass atrocities deserve justice and rehabilitation, and those who commit the most serious crimes must know that they will be held accountable. The achievements of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) represent a landmark in that regard. The case law from the ICTY and the ICTR has contributed greatly to the development of international criminal law. Moreover, the Tribunals were a catalyst for the negotiations on the Rome Statute and the establishment of the International Criminal Court. We pay tribute to the Tribunals' achievements and contributions to the fight against impunity.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. The acceding country Croatia; the candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Iceland; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this declaration. We would also like to thank the Presidents and Prosecutors for their reports (S/2013/308, S/2013/309, S/2013/310) and briefings. They illustrate the unwavering commitment and tireless efforts of both Tribunals in support of the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes. We remain steadfast in our support for international criminal justice.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“In the context of the overall European Union strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina, we look forward to continuing the discussion with the international community on the reconfiguration of the international presence, in the appropriate forum. We call on the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet the outstanding objectives and conditions for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. In conclusion, the European Union reiterates its unequivocal commitment to the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a sovereign and united country. We remain ready to provide the necessary assistance to support progress towards Bosnia and Herzegovina's European integration. It is that approach that will take the country forward on its reform agenda towards stability and development, on its path to the European Union.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“The overall security situation has remained calm and stable, and Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities have so far proved capable of dealing with threats to the security environment. The European Union will therefore keep the European Union Force-Operation Althea (EUFOR- Althea) focused on capacity-building and training. However, EUFOR Althea will retain an executive military role to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment under a United Nations mandate. It therefore remains able to contribute to the deterrence capacity of Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities, if the situation so requires. The European Union will also continue to provide considerable pre-accession assistance.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“The single European Union presence on the ground, with a single EU Special Representative and Head ofDelegation, is fully engaged in supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina in all European Union-related matters. The Eureopean Union increased its regional presence in 2012, with new offices in Mostar and Brcko and a larger office in Banja Luka. The Special Representative and Head of Delegation is also offering the EU Force Commander political guidance on military issues with a local political dimension, in particular concerning sensitive operations and relations with local authorities and with the local media. The European Union also continues to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress in the security field.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“By not bringing its Constitution into line with European standards, Bosnia and Herzegovina risks the legitimacy and credibility of its future leaders to be selected in the 2014 general elections. High Representative Ashton and Commissioner Fiile also reaffirmed once again the European Union's commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina's European future. Recent progress towards the European Union by the rest of the region, in particular the beginning of the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, as well as the upcoming accession of Croatia to the European Union, should help encourage progress in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well. Since September 2011, the European Union has strengthened its political presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to facilitate progress towards European integration.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“A new round of European Union facilitation efforts in this regard started in early 2013 and was led by EU Special Representative and Head of Delegation Peter Sarensen and Commissioner Stefan Fiile. Despite the significant time, efforts and resources devoted by the EU, political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina again failed to agree on a solution, leading to the cancellation of the 11 April meeting of the EU High-Level Dialogue. Both EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Fule recently visited Bosnia and Herzegovina and urged its leaders to continue to seek compromise and move the country forward on its European Union path, including by implementing the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“If it fails to do so, the country will not be in a position to make progress on the path towards European integration that its citizens rightly expect. In particular, Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to urgently bring its Constitution into compliance with the European Convention of Human Rights and implement the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights ruling in the Sejdie-Finci vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina case. This ruling embodies the principle of ethnic non-discrimination, which is at the core of the values promoted by both the European Union and the United Nations. The implementation of the ruling would allow the European Union to decide on the entry into force of the Stabilization and Association Agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina, paving the way for further steps forward, including a credible EU membership application.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“Difficulties at the entity level are translated into the weakened ability of the State-level institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina to address in particular the fight against corruption and organized crime. They also complicate efforts to strengthen the judiciary and implement reforms in the area of defence, including the necessity to resolve the problem of unstable stockpiles of surplus arms and ammunition in the country. The European Union has been engaged for many years in efforts to anchor Bosnia and Herzegovina on its European Union path. We believe that it is critical that Bosnia and Herzegovina fulfil as a matter of priority its obligations under the Interim Stabilization and Association Agreement.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“There is therefore a serious risk of a prolonged period marked by political deadlock in the Federation. This would further negatively affect an already serious economic situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is already dependent on the macrofinancial support of the International Monetary Fund and the European Union. In Republika Srpska, the Government was reshuffled on 12 March in response to the results of municipal elections in October last year. The leadership in Banja Luka nonetheless continued to challenge the effectiveness and functionality of State structures, as well as the international presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is unacceptable, complicates the political processes in the country, and makes it more difficult to establish sustained positive momentum.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“At the entity level, particularly in the Federation, the political climate remains tense and difficult. Several attempts at reshuffling the Federation Government have failed due to political and constitutional challenges. Regrettably, this struggle for political control compromises the ability of local political parties to constructively engage in important reform agendas. The stakes were raised further when Federation President Budimir was apprehended at the end of April on charges of involvement in organized crime and corruption. There are only remote prospects for the resolution of this stalemate in the near future. Moreover, we have noted some important signs of premature pre-election positioning by the parties ahead of the October 2014 general elections.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“The lack of progress in implementing necessary political and economic reforms, the continued use of divisive rhetoric, and deeply rooted divisions among political parties continue to create considerable headwinds for the efforts ofthose who want to see Bosnia and Herzegovina as a united, stable, viable, multi-ethnic and prosperous State, cooperating peacefully with its neighbours and irreversibly on track towards European Union membership. We therefore encourage Council members to urge Bosnia and Herzegovina's political leadership to overcome the political stalemate and to undertake the reforms necessary to move the country forward in its European perspective. Political deadlock in Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to burden the process of further stabilization and development.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The acceding country Croatia; the candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Iceland; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Albania; as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement. I join other speakers in welcoming the High Representative, my good friend Valentin Inzko, back to the Council, and would like to reassure him of our continued support.”
2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source
“We need to be vigilant so that terrorist organizations do not exploit the positive political changes in North Africa. The lead for these efforts lies clearly with African Governments and African regional and subregional organizations. For its part, the European Union will continue to develop its support for their efforts to build national and regional counter-terrorism strategies and capacities, including work to counter the process of radicalization, in line with the comprehensive approach addressing poverty, development, governance, the rule of law and respect for human rights and international law.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Finally, let me mention that the European Union is also pursuing the initiative of stepping up the mobilization and coordination of international support for Somalia, and will host a major international conference in Brussels on 16 September. While the recent progress in Somalia is encouraging, the scourge of terrorism in Africa is far from defeated, as the recent crisis in Mali has shown particularly dramatically. Comprehensive preventative strategies are key to countering the process of and thereby reducing the likelihood of terrorist groups developing the ability to plot attacks. Further attention and resources should be devoted to effectively examining and addressing the connections between terrorism and transnational organized crime.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“In that context, let me refer, inter alia, to our crisis- management missions, the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of Somali security forces, EU NAVFOR Atalanta, which contributes to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy, and EUCAP NESTOR. The EU also continues to provide significant financial support through the African Peace Facility to the African Union Mission in Somalia, whose efforts and sacrifices have been crucial in the still-ongoing extension of State authority across the territory of Somalia. The European Union on 31 January also adopted the EU counter-terrorism action plan for the Horn of Africa.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“In that context, please allow me to also mention the international donors' conference on Mali that the Presidents of Mali, France and the European Commission will host in Brussels on Wednesday. We are grateful for the significant high-level participation from the region at that conference. The other focal point for EU counter-terrorism support in Africa is Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa region. Since the adoption of the its strategic framework for the Horn of Africa in 2011, the European Union has stepped up its involvement linking political, security-related and development support.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“We are firmly committed to enhance the implementation of the EU Sahel strategy, with counter- terrorism as a key theme. Allow me to salute the efforts made in the region to draw up and implement national counter-terrorism and stabilization strategies. Also, in 2012, the EU launched EUCAP SAHEL, a training and capacity-building mission based in the Niger. The crisis in Mali has further accelerated the European Union's engagement in that region. On 2 April, the European Union launched EU Training Mission Mali, a new mission to train the Malian army. That mission will work hand in hand with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Steps to end the use of torture, enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings will stifle terrorist recruitment. Equally, steps to enhance local governance and democratic participation by local communities will have beneficial effects, as will strenuous efforts to fight corruption and strengthen and reform an independent judiciary. The European experience of counter-terrorism has shown the paramount importance of keeping the fight against terrorism solidly within the bounds of the rule of law, including international human rights law, refugee law and humanitarian law. Violations of such law will play in the hands of terrorist organizations. The European Union is stepping up its support for counter-terrorism and development efforts in West Africa and the Sahel, as well in as in the Horn of Africa.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“We also welcome the recent adoption of a far-reaching counter-terrorism strategy by the Economic Community of West African States, about which the representative of cote d'Ivoire has just spoken. Secondly, to be successful, counter-terrorism efforts need to address not only the symptoms but also the root causes that create the environments that enable terrorist organizations to develop. Thirdly, we need to pay due attention to risks related to radicalization. While specific anti-radicalization actions, in particular through education, can have a positive effect, they need to be accompanied by development support that addresses the root causes of radicalization. Fourthly, we should not separate counter-terrorism efforts from support for good governance in the regions affected by terrorism.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“First, global counter-terrorism efforts must be underpinned by solid efforts at the regional level, including action to stop vulnerable individuals from being drawn into terrorism and conflict. Every region needs to fully commit to addressing the problem and, as far as possible, to take a lead in responding to it. Regional and subregional organizations need to engage actively. In that regard, we welcome the steps taken by the African Union (AU), notably the AU Plan of Action on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism in Africa, and the appointment, in 2010, of Francisco Madeira as the AU special representative in charge of counter-terrorism cooperation.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“While the effort to prevent and counter terrorism starts at the national level, only regional cooperation, in particular cooperation between regions in a global context, will have any chance of sustainable success. At the global level, the European Union fully supports the high priority given to the fight against international terrorism by the United Nations. The Organization has a crucial role to play in harnessing regional efforts in a coordinated, global framework. In that context, I would also like to mention the important role of global counter-terrorism. Before turning to the specific situation in Africa, I would like to take this opportunity to enumerate the five conditions that, in the European experience, are required for successful counter-terrorism efforts.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“At the outset, please let me thank the Togolese presidency for organizing today's debate and, in particular, the President of Togo for coming to personally preside over this debate on the challenges that terrorism poses to peace and security in Africa. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. International terrorism constitutes a very significant threat to peace and security in many parts of the world. Regrettably, that is also true in Africa. The increasingly international, and even global, nature of the terrorist threat means that no continent is spared. Spillover effects between countries and continents are now a reality. That is also true for Africa and Europe.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I speak on behalf of the European Union and its member States. For the sake of time, I shall shorten my spoken remarks. The full statement of the European Union will be available in the Chamber. The acceding country Croatia; the candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Iceland and Serbia; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina; the European Free Trade Association country Norway, member of the European Economic Area; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the delegation of Saudi Arabia for organizing last month's comprehensive high-level event on preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors and on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in the Arab world, in which we had the pleasure to participate. I would like to conclude my statement by underlining that our resolve to defeat terrorism must never weaken or falter. All acts of terrorism are criminal and reprehensible, wherever they take place and whoever commits them. The active promotion of counter-terrorism policies and actions must therefore remain a priority for the United Nations and its States Members, as it will for us.”
2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source