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1. “Togo wishes to repeat its thanks to all of the actors involved in seeking a lasting solution to the recurrent conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The tireless efforts of the Secretary- General, the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Southern African Development Community in that regard are praiseworthy. My country remains convinced that with the political process that is being supported by all of the countries of the region, and, most recently, by the military component deployment of the Intervention Brigade, peace and security could be reestablished in the region as long as all parties respect their commitments and effective and coordinated follow-up on the new strategy is ensured.”

   2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6971 (2013) · source

2. “In that regard, one such measure would be to adopt individual sanctions against the rebels responsible, who must answer for their actions before judicial institutions. We welcome the decision just announced by the African Union to establish a rapid intervention force, which should be operational in the immediate future thanks to the contributions of troops, material support and financing from South Africa, Uganda and Ethiopia. With regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the international community has exhibited an unprecedented level of mobilization over recent months to come to the aid of that country. The recent mission carried out by the Secretary-General to the country and other States of the region is the most tangible proof of that.”

   2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6971 (2013) · source

3. “Unfortunately, every time we hear of some encouraging progress, especially in countries emerging from armed conflicts, new cycles of violence emerge elsewhere, as if to remind us that the path to lasting peace is long and rife with ambushes. The recent crisis in the Central African Republic and the tragedy taking place there are a perfect illustration of this, so much so that many agree that that country became a failed State in only a few days following the attack by Seleka. Against that backdrop, it is urgent for the international community, and the Security Council in particular, to consider the appropriate measures to take, in particular on the security and humanitarian fronts, with a View to helping the country to recover.”

   2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6971 (2013) · source

4. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Togo. I would like to thank Mr. Abou Moussa for his very detailed briefing and to commend once again the work he carries out as Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). The report presented to us today (S/2013/297) makes it clear that progress has been made in recent months in strengthening democracy, the rule of law and political and economic governance. Elections have been organized in one country in particular and efforts are being made to strengthen economic growth. The same goes for the upcoming summit in Cameroon on the subject of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, pursuant to resolution 2039 (2012). We believe that all efforts must be made to ensure the success of that summit.”

   2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6971 (2013) · source

5. “Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Abou Moussa, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2013/297, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and on the Lord's Resistance Army-affected areas. I now give the floor to Mr. Moussa.”

   2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6971 (2013) · source

6. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.35 a.rn.”

   2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6970 (2013) · source

7. “In favour: Argentina, Azerbaijan, Australia, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2104 (2013). I now give the floor to the representative of South Sudan.”

   2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6970 (2013) · source

8. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of South Sudan and the Sudan to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/318, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Togo, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2013/294, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

   2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6970 (2013) · source

9. “I thank Mr. Serry for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”

   2013-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6969 (2013) · source

10. “Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. 1 give the floor to Mr. Serry.”

    2013-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6969 (2013) · source

11. “In favour: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, China, France, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2103 (2013). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 am.”

    2013-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6968 (2013) · source

12. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2013/304, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France, Luxembourg, Morocco, Pakistan, Rwanda and Togo. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/262, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea- Bissau, including efforts towards the restoration of constitutional order, and on the activities of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in that country. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

    2013-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6968 (2013) · source

13. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/26l, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic. I now give the floor to Ms. Vogt.”

    2013-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6967 (2013) · source

14. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Central African Republic and Chad to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Nicolas Tiangaye, Prime Minister of the Central African Republic, and request the Protocol Officer to escort him to his seat at the Council table. Mr. Nicolas Tiangaye, Prime Minister of the Central African Republic, was escorted to a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Margaret Vogt, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic, to participate in this meeting.”

    2013-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6967 (2013) · source

15. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at12.25p.m.”

    2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

16. “I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

17. “Given the significant challenges facing the country, Togo believes that the international presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina should be maintained so as to help the country achieve a lasting political settlement that can strengthen central institutions and ensure peace in the country and in the region. However, it is the responsibility of the political leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take the initiative to coexist. That means that frank dialogue and compromise must be sought, as those are the only solutions that can lead to a lasting and definitive settlement of disputes. Finally, I should like to conclude by reiterating my country's support for the efforts of the High Representative and the civilian and military personnel who are working for the implementation of the Dayton Agreement and stability in the country.”

    2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

18. “Nevertheless, we are pleased that the Office of the High Representative in Brcko put an end on 31 August 2012 to its mandate of supervision in the district, in line with the recommendations of the 23 May 2012 recommendations of the Peace Implementation Council. We welcome also the initial steps taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding the implementation of the political agreement of 9 March 2012 regarding the registration of military property as an asset of the State. We call upon the political authorities of the country to continue their efforts to work constructively to implement the agreement without further delay.”

    2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

19. “Moreover, we call on the Bosnia and Herzegovina Parliamentary Assembly to swiftly adoptthe constitutional amendments that would allow non-constitutional communities to fully participate in the political life of the country. Furthermore, given the very complex institutional organization of the country, which can only hamper its smooth running, Togo believes that it might be useful to resume the debate on the streamlining and transparency of those institutions. Here a consensual happy medium should be found between those advocate for a largely decentralized Constitution and those who would like to strengthen the Central State. Regarding the five objectives and two conditions for the closure of the Office of the High Representative, we regret that substantive progress was not made during the reporting period.”

    2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

20. “In that connection, we regret the attitude of defiance shown by some entities and individuals ofthe Bosnian State, which, in violation of the Dayton Agreement and the Constitution of the country, continue to take political and legal measures that go against the central institutions in areas that fall under the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina's mandate. It is important that the Central State institutions responsible for upholding the rule of law, in particular the Constitutional Court, be respected and implemented. It is therefore unfortunate that in spite of the ruling handed down by the Court in 2011, the electoral law has yet to be implemented, which prevented the calling of elections in Mostar during the local elections held on 7 October last.”

    2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

21. “That Agreements, as other speakers have stated, must be safeguarded and implemented in good faith so as to allow the country to make further progress, We condemn the nationalist discourse, which could exacerbate existing political tensions among the various communities, erode central State institutions and the efforts of the international community to promote peace and stability in the country and in the region. We urge once again the leaders of the country to act with greater political responsibility by decisively committing to building a multi-ethnic, multi-confessional Bosnian State, one that upholds the rule of law. On that last point, my country shares the concern of the High Representative that nothing can be achieved without shoring up the rule of law and respect for State institutions and their decisions.”

    2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

22. “Unfortunately, the leaders of the country were unable to continue with that positive trend, which would have led to positive prospects for the country, in particular Euro-Atlantic integration. My country believes that the current stalemate, even backsliding, on the political front, which is due on the one hand to the reluctance of certain actors to engage in dialogue in a spirit of compromise and, on the other, to a desire to weaken the central Bosnia and Herzegovina State, jeopardizes the implementation of the Dayton Agreement.”

    2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

23. “Indeed, the positive trend we saw in the beginning of 2012, which was welcomed during the debate held on 15 May 2012 (see S/PV.6771), seems to be losing steam. During that debate, we had noted that following the establishment of a central Government in February 2012, after the political compromise arrived at following the general elections of October 2010, the adoption in May 2012 of a number of measures, including the national budget, the voting on the Census Law and State aid, the Bosnian political class was able to go overcome its community-based divisions so as to better tackle the consolidation of the country's unity and move forward with common interests.”

    2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

24. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity as representative of Togo. For my part, I should like to thank the High Representative forBosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for his six-month report (S/2013/263, annex) on the political and social situation in the country. I shall limit my statement to a few comments and observations on the political situation in the country, the state of its institutions, the reforms to be undertaken and the matter of conditions to be met for the closing of the Office of the High Representative. Regarding the political situation, my country notes with regret the ongoing inability of the Bosnian political class to achieve a lasting political consensus on federative projects. That could explain the lack of significant progress made over the last reporting period.”

    2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

25. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2013/263, which contains the text of a letter dated 3 May 2013 from the Secretary-General, transmitting the forty-third report of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. I now give the floor to Mr. Inzko.”

    2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

26. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Thomas Mayr- Harting, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

27. “There are no more speakers inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.20 pm.”

    2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source

28. “I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations.”

    2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source

29. “That is how the international community will be able to avert the danger posed by terrorist and criminal groups, as well as non-State actors, which adapt easily to all measures to counter them and which have at their disposal considerable technological capacity and are able to acquire weapons of mass destruction and precursors for their manufacture. Togo is especially pleased that this meeting is taking place on the eve of the Council's high-level debate on Monday on the issue of terrorism in Africa, over which Togo's President will have the honour to preside. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Israel.”

    2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source

30. “The various workshops, which were announced by the three Chairs, represent ways of building the capacities of States and regional organizations. In conclusion, I would like to note that the tenth anniversary of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) will soon be upon us. With only a few months left until that event, which will permit us to take stock of the road travelled, it is relevant to note that the spike in terrorist activities and the proliferation of criminal groups highlight the need to give new momentum to United Nations action.”

    2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source

31. “Moreover, we believe that the improvement of documents, the preliminary implementation assessment and the detailed implementation survey reflect the commitment of the 1373 Committee to learn more about the challenges facing States and their needs in order to respond appropriately thereto. In that respect, we congratulate the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate on all of the activities undertaken to that end, in particular the workshops and meetings it has convened with a view to helping certain States with respect to specific issues in order to help them better understand the phenomenon of terrorism and the means available to them to combat it. In that connection, the workshop held in December 2012 for the countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union, which Togo is currently chairing, deserves special praise.”

    2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source

32. “That could contribute to giving new impetus to cooperation among the Committees on the one hand and among the Committees, States and regional cooperation on the other. The combat against terrorism must be based on, inter alia, the collection and exploitation of information in order to detect and identify actors that pose a threat, identify their facilities and understand their strategies. Such work requires many skills and considerable resources and cannot be carried out in isolation. There must therefore be participation by all States. National action must therefore be supported by that of other countries and take place within the framework of bilateral, regional and international cooperation, which must be based on the exchange of experiences and expertise.”

    2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source

33. “The shortcomings and difficulties faced by States in implementing their obligations, which are often identified in the reports that they submit pursuant to the implementation of resolutions 1267 (1999), 1540 (2004) and 1373 (2001), could be used to determine their requirements in terms of capacity-building and support. In cases where reports are not submitted, the States concerned should be induced to produce them by making available to them the expertise of the Committees and their panels. Hence my country deems necessary the repeated requests to States to appoint national focal points to the various Committees. It also supports the carrying out of country visits by the Committees, and the maintenance of ongoing relations with the Permanent Missions in New York and Geneva so as to ensure a liaison with capitals.”

    2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source

34. “Technical assistance and capacity-building are another key element of the mechanisms for the combating of terrorism. Recent developments in the activities of terrorist groups, particularly in the Sahel region and in Mali, have shown that the capacities and the military and security abilities of States may on occasion be outdistanced by the ability of terrorists to adapt and to mobilize considerable military and financial resources. Against that backdrop, States must express their needs in the areas associated with the fight against terrorism.”

    2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source

35. “In that regard, Togo wishes to welcome the multifaceted cooperation that has been institutionalized among the Committees, particularly as concerns outreach and country visits and cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations. Those mechanisms provide opportunities for the three Committees to remind all parties concerned of their obligations under the various relevant resolutions of the Security Council. It goes without saying that the convening of meetings and information exchange make it possible to achieve the goal of zero tolerance for terrorism, preventing it and combating it in all its forms and manifestations by means, inter alia, of the creation of formal networks of counter-terrorism professionals.”

    2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source

36. “In my statement, I will address the cooperation among the three Committees and stress the importance of assisting and strengthening States' capacities, particularly in the case of those with the scarcest resources, where the need is most acute. Cooperation remains the most appropriate way of ensuring efficient and effective action against terrorism. That cooperation, which is being developed among the various counter-terrorist bodies, among States and between States and those bodies, must be bolstered as concerns the discharge by the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council of their respective mandates. That cooperation is even more important inasmuch as it makes it possible to rationalize the efforts of the various stakeholders and to avoid any duplication of effort or wasting of energy.”

    2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source

37. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Togo. I would like at the outset to thank most warmly the Chairs of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004), the Ambassadors of Australia, Morocco and the Republic of Korea, for their briefings on the activities of their Committees and for their commitment to ensure the effective discharge of the mandates that the Council has entrusted to those three subsidiary bodies. I should like also to express our gratitude to the Ombudsperson and to the expert panels of the various Committees for their work.”

    2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source

38. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Portugal and the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Thomas Mayr-Harting, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At the outset, Ambassor Kim Sook will make a joint statement on behalf of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1540 (2004), 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), and 1373 (2001), Following that joint statement, the Council will hear briefings from the Chairs of those three Committees. I now give the floor to Ambassador Kim Sook.”

    2013-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6964 (2013) · source

39. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 4pm.”

    2013-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6963 (2013) · source

40. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2013/262, which contains the report of the Secretary- General on developments in Guinea-Bissau, including efforts towards the restoration of constitutional order, and on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in that country. I now give the floor to Mr. Ramos-Horta.”

    2013-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6963 (2013) · source

41. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of C6te d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau, to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Permanent Representative of Brazil, to participate in this meeting in her capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2013-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6963 (2013) · source

42. “I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for the clarifications that she has provided. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.10p.rn.”

    2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source

43. “Togo therefore urges the Libyan authorities not only to draw up a strategy for past crimes but also to explore the possibilities for transitional justice to address the impacts of the crisis and political events, with the aim of promoting peace throughout the country and national reconciliation. In that regard, we reiterate our call to all of Libya's partners to spare no effort in assisting the country on the path to achieving those goals. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Libya.”

    2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source

44. “Moreover, we are concerned about the recurring reports by human rights organizations of serious violations of rights in the form of torture or ill- treatment, particularly against persons of African origin on the basis of their alleged association with the Al-Qadhafi regime. Togo also expresses its concern about the crimes committed by rebel forces in Tawergha, near Misrata, and calls on the Libyan authorities to take measures to ensure that the perpetrators of those crimes are held accountable for their actions by national courts, or to cooperate fully with the ICC.”

    2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source

45. “Indeed, while decisions regarding the admissibility exception in the SaifAl-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi cases will not represent a general assessment of the Libyan legal system, they will serve as an indicator of the ability of the national justice system to guarantee due process, justice for victims and the right to defence for all, as well as witness protection. With regard to the ongoing investigations, Togo is convinced that gender crimes must not go unpunished and is pleased that the fifth report and that which preceded it confirm that those investigations are under way. Togo hopes that those investigations will be concluded and prosecution begun against the perpetrators.”

    2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source

46. “We are pleased that, unlike in the SaifAl-Islam Al-Qadhafi case, there seems to be evidence in the case ofAbdullah AZ-Senussi that could establish that the Government is prosecuting the same case as the ICC. Nevertheless, it remains that only reference here can be the decision of the relevant chambers. That is why Togo awaits with interest the decisions of the relevant branches of the Court regarding the cases, in the hope that those decisions will promote the principle of due process and national reconciliation in Libya.”

    2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source

47. “The ICC must ensure that its cooperation with the Libyan authorities correct any adverse effects that might result from any amnesty law, under the pretext of promoting or protecting the revolution, or that might aim to protect the perpetrators of crimes committed in the framework of the revolution but that fall under the jurisdiction of the Court and thus the Rome Statute. On the issue of complementarity, Togo believes that the prosecution and sentencing of perpetrators is the responsibility first and foremost of the Libyan authorities. Togo therefore believes that Libya's decision to challenge the admissibility of the Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senassi cases before the Court under the Rome Statute is a case in point and an example of active complementarity.”

    2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source

48. “While we encourage discussions between the ICC and the Libyan authorities, we believe that such discussions will be perceived as constructive and fruitful only if they advocate the prosecution of the perpetrators of the crimes committed, be it on Libyan soil or outside the country. A major challenge facing reconciliation in Libya is that prosecution either by the ICC or by national courts must not target one single party but all parties, so as not to give the impression of a Victor's justice.”

    2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source

49. “While Togo's position with respect to the Rome Statute of the ICC has not changed, we nevertheless feel that that information has allowed us to better understand the activities of and challenges facing the Office of the Prosecutor in relation to the situation in Libya with respect to the principal aspects of the issue: cooperation, the admissibility of the Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi cases, ongoing investigations and allegations of crimes committed by the various parties. Turning to cooperation, Togo welcomes the resumption of contacts between the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC and the Libyan authorities following the elections and the appointment, on 17 March, of the new Prosecutor-General, Abdul Quader Radwan.”

    2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source

50. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Togo. I would like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her briefing, which has provided useful information on the situation in Libya, which is before the Court pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). I wish also to thank her for the information she provided yesterday during the interactive dialogue upstream of her briefing today.”

    2013-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6962 (2013) · source