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first: 2011-03-10
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“When Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of the Gabonese Republic, addressed the sixty-sixth session of the General Assembly, he recalled the high priority Gabon gives to the effective participation of women in mediation and conflict prevention (see A/66/PV.16). A few weeks ago, we welcomed the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to three women: Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of Liberia, Ms. Leymah Gbowee, Liberian activist, and Ms. Tawakkul Karman, Yemeni activist. This year, those three women clearly embody the very issue we are discussing. The Security Council reached a consensus more than a decade ago in recognizing, through the adoption on 31 October 2000 of resolution 1325 (2000), the decisive role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): Madam President, my delegation welcomes your presiding over our work as the Security Council holds its annual thematic debate on women and peace and security. We commend your initiative in organizing it. We thank the Secretary-General, Under- Secretary-General Bachelet, Ambassador Lazarous Kapambwe of the Economic and Social Council, and Ms. Nemat for their briefings. We welcome the presence of Ms. Chowdhary, of the Parliament of India. As members know, two years ago Gabon underwent a political transition that was outstandingly led by two women, one the President of the Senate and the other the President of the Constitutional Court.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642 (2011) · source
“We also commend the way in which Tunisians have set in motion the process for establishing the basis for democracy and development in that country. With regard to Lebanon, my delegation welcomes the calm in the area of operation of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. We emphasize the need for strict respect for resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1701 (2006). We also underscore the need for the cessation of violations of Lebanese airspace, which we believe to be unacceptable. Lastly, with regard to Yemen, we join the appeal launched by the Secretary-General for a genuine dialogue in order to bring an end to the deterioration of the security and humanitarian situations in that country. The efforts made to that end by the Gulf Cooperation Council should be supported.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“The announcement of new settlements and the blockade of Gaza are not conducive to an atmosphere for the resumption of negotiations. We condemn the most recent announcements in that regard. I cannot fail to commend the prisoner-exchange agreement that was recently concluded between Israel and the Palestinians, which led, on 18 October, to the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit as well as Palestinian prisoners. We commend the role played by Egyptian and German diplomacy in reaching that agreement. With regard to other situations in the region, I should like first to turn to Libya. In that connection, the developments of recent days should lead us to work together with the National Transitional Council to achieve peace, rebuild the country and re-establish security.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“Although it is true that the Quartet's proposals aim largely at a timetable for continuing talks in the process, this new initiative nevertheless has the merit of laying the foundations for the resumption of direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine, which have been at an impasse since the fall of 2010. My delegation hopes that the next meeting between the Quartet and the parties sets a course towards the resumption of negotiations on final status issues, namely, borders, Jewish settlements, the fate of Palestinian refugees and the status of Jerusalem. We therefore call on the parties to refrain from any actions that undermine trust among them and have a negative impact on the restart of the negotiations. Establishing trust also entails respect for international law and the resolutions of the Security Council.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“Reaching that goal and achieving lasting peace entails working within the framework established by the international community, within which the Quartet is endeavouring to bring together the two parties. From our perspective, it is against that backdrop that Palestine's application to become a Member State should be considered My delegation would like to reiterate its appreciation for the efforts of the international community, especially the Quartet's latest proposal aimed at relauching the peace process between Israel and Palestine, and in particular the next scheduled meeting between the Quartet and the parties.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank you, Madame, for having convened this important meeting under your presidency. Gabon wishes to echo the messages of condolence to the Government of Turkey in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the eastern part of the country, and to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the demise of its Crown Prince. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing on the situation in the Middle East. With respect to the Palestinian issue, my delegation wishes again to stress, as it has always done in previous statements on this matter, that, alongside many other countries, it shares the fundamental goal of the existence of two States, Israel and Palestine, living in peace and security within recognized borders.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636 (2011) · source
“The same is the case with human rights and gender training provided to military staff. Lastly, it is important the we pay attention to potential problems, especially the thorny issue of impunity and meting out justice to security forces responsible for violence and abuse against civilians. In conclusion, Gabon continues to be convinced that strengthening the effectiveness of security sector reform is crucial to ensuring a lasting impact by the international community with regard to peacebuilding in a country emerging from conflict.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“In order to be sustainable, SSR must also make it possible to transform relations between political stakeholders, security institutions, civil society and the general population in a manner that a new security culture replaces the one that prevailed during the crisis. This is therefore a question of nurturing a new civilian- military relationship that can help to restore confidence throughout the entire society. It is also important to ensure the participation of all members of society, including women. They should be better represented in security institutions and their rights should be properly respected. In that connection, the efforts by the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea- Bissau to integrate women into that country's police and military institutions should be continued and supported.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“The host country has a crucial role in security sector reform, over which it should have ownership. Against that backdrop, reform is above all a political issue. It is through political agreement that a country should set reform priorities and set out a new vision for its security forces. Such a vision should be the outcome of the broadest possible national political dialogue as part of the peacebuilding process. The international community should act solely in support of the efforts of the host Government. In that regard, we would like to commend the exemplary efforts of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo aimed at strengthening strategic coherence in the security sector reform with the Congolese Government and its international partners.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“In that regard, we commend the existing cooperation between the United Nations, the African Union and the subregional organizations on the continent. We of course hope that the support provided to the African Union to develop its approach to SSR will continue. An effective approach also involves synergy with other stakeholders, such as the Peacebuilding Commission, the Peacebuilding Support Fund and major international donors. It will be difficult for security sector reform efforts to achieve their goals if programmes are not supported with sufficient financial resources. The role played by the Peacebuilding Support Fund, whether with regard to countries on the Commission's agenda or those not yet under its consideration, deserves to be commended.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“The Central African Republic is today facing the resurgence of violence on the part of armed groups, such as the Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace and the Lord's Resistance Army. Central African security forces have little capacity to protect populations from the violence perpetrated by such groups. We welcome the establishment of the Security Institutions Unit within the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic. Our hope is that the Unit will focus on reforming the country's security institutions. A coherent approach to SSR also means that the various stakeholders active on security sector reform in Africa should work in concert cooperatively.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“Security sector reform often raises the issue of the role of peacekeeping operations. We are well aware that such operations cannot go on indefinitely in a country in crisis or emerging from one. However, stability cannot be ensured following the end of a peacekeeping operation unless the host country is able to ensure the security of its people. We therefore think that the issue of SSR should be addressed quite soon after the deployment of a mission. Efforts at establishing and strengthening peace could be undermined if this matter is not well taken into account from the beginning, and if SSR implementation is not effectively supported. The hasty withdrawal of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad and the ensuring security situation in Central Africa corroborates that View.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“In order to better address SSR challenges, we believe there is a need both to adopt a comprehensive approach and to better integrate the role of host countries in such efforts. Such an approach must of course be based on existing links between conflict prevention, peacebuilding and peacekeeping, and the socio-economic development of a country emerging from conflict. In order to ensure lasting peace and stability, security sector reform must include strengthening the capacities of a country's security institutions. Security sector reform efforts could help to restore confidence among belligerent parties, rectify negative linkages between armies and political actors and avert a security vacuum that could expose people to violence and abuse by remnants of armed groups.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): Security sector reform (SSR) is crucial in many African countries that are continuing to strengthen a fragile peace. In welcoming its Minister for Foreign Affairs, I would also like to thank the delegation of Nigeria for having organized this debate. We also commend Nigeria's efforts in presiding over our debate. And we would like to thank Mr. Herve' Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his briefing. Given the convergence of views around the table, Gabon would like in advance to welcome the draft presidential statement to be adopted briefly. Peacebuilding through security sector reform should help countries emerging from conflict avoid a relapse into conflict.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“Finally, I also commend the Governments of Turkey and Germany for convening the conferences to be held in Istanbul and Bonn at the end of this year.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“The tasks it will be assigned for the period to come will of course take into account the Afghan security forces' new strategies for securing the territory, strategies whose preparation we encourage so that effective joint counter-terrorism operations can be conducted with ISAF through upstream military action and involve the judicial system in which the perpetrators of these crimes can be brought to justice. I would like to conclude by once again expressing our support and appreciation of UNAMA and NATO for their important role in supporting a Government dealing with so many challenges. And naturally we endorse the Secretary-General's words of satisfaction and encouragement to his Special Representative, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, and to all the personnel at UNAMA and the United Nations team for their work on the ground.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“That said, the terrorist threat persists, and the protection of everyone involved ~ civilians, the political authorities and personnel from international forces, such as the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) or the United Nations itself - remains a priority. The situation on the ground still requires a military and police presence in the form of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) as well as the Afghan National Security Forces. ISAF's mandate is coming to an end and must be renewed.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“We call on the United Nations and the international community as a whole to continue to pay particular attention to this situation. In order to build on the gains established through dialogue and reconciliation, it is important that we continue to work towards the goals of strengthening governance and the rule of law in the context of the Kabul Process. Here we welcome the information we have received from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Zalmai Rassoul. We also commend the efforts that have been made in terms of regional cooperation, as well as the initiatives taken in that area, particularly the Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Commission for Reconciliation and Peace, and, of course, the two conferences to be held at the end of the year in Istanbul and Bonn.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“To that end, my delegation welcomes the Afghan Government's readiness, as expressed in the last general debate, to finally include the Taliban in the transition process, so that they may play a constructive role in that process. We therefore call on them to respond to the hand extended to them. We welcome the measures adopted by the authorities in the political arena since the administration's inauguration in January. We of course encourage the Secretary-General and his Special Representative in their support for those efforts. The humanitarian situation continues to be a cause for concern, given the security issues and other aggravating factors, such as the drought, which undermine the significant improvements made in this area.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“The political process of transition must run its course so that all programmes can be implemented before the 2014 deadline. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/590) that is under consideration underscores the significant developments that have held our attention in terms of dialogue and reconciliation, the political process, security, the humanitarian and human rights situation, governance and the rule of law and regional cooperation. At the last debate in the Council, we naturally emphasized the importance of dialogue and reconciliation in this process (see S/PV.6574). That dialogue must continue to build on confidence-building measures, and should be inclusive and participatory, particularly at this crucial time, when the negotiating terms with all the parties involved must be reviewed.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): My country also welcomes the presence in the Council today of Minister Zalmai Rassoul and we thank him for his important statement. We would like to also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, for his briefing on the situation in Afghanistan on the basis of the report (S/2011/590) before us. We share the strong condemnations expressed by the international community following the assassination of former President Burhanuddin Rabbani. Gabon commends his efforts as Chair of the High Peace Council and the Government. Once again, I hope that the Afghan people will continue his efforts in the passionate quest for peace. My delegation welcomes the resolve of the Afghan authorities in seeking to rebuild confidence following this great loss.”
2011-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6625 (2011) · source
“Every time the issue has been raised in the Council, Gabon has consistently stressed the importance of a global approach, which must include efforts to address the security and humanitarian threat on the mainland. We therefore look forward with interest to the upcoming report of the Secretary-General on this matter. Finally, we take this opportunity to once again welcome the effective partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in support of peace and stability in Somalia.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Delayed reimbursements for contingent-owned equipment and shortcomings in logistical support have enormously hindered the timely deployment of additional troops. My delegation remains prepared to consider any proposal made by the Secretary-General in that respect. We should continue to train the Somali Police Force and the National Security Force. Peace and stability in Somalia are first and foremost the responsibility of the Somali people themselves. All those measures are even more urgent and necessary as they will help us to capitalize on the security gains of recent months. In conclusion, my delegation would like to highlight one point regarding the threat that piracy represents to the entire coastline of Somalia.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“My delegation welcomes the announcement made by Djibouti and Sierra Leone, which, despite their difficult conditions, have agreed to provide troops to AMISOM. We also wish to thank all countries that are contributing in various ways to the viability of this operation. However, as pointed out by the African Union in its communique of 13 September, the United Nations bears the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. That is why we should consider the deployment of a genuine United Nations peacekeeping mission, the modalities of which could be determined in cooperation with the African Union. For the time being, we should attempt to improve the United Nations support system for AMISOM.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Thus, it is important for the Security Council and, more generally, the international community to continue supporting the Transitional Federal Government with a view to strengthening its authority throughout the country. On the security front, Somalia has made substantial progress, as evidenced by the withdrawal of the Al-Shabaab militias from Mogadishu. Nevertheless, threats to security persist. Attempted attacks against humanitarian workers, continued fighting in southern Somalia and the attacks of last July in Kenya remind us of that fact. In that regard, Gabon calls on the international community to mobilize even further. The presence of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) remains essential. It must enjoy predictable funding and achieve the force strength authorized in resolution 1964 (2010).”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“We are encouraged by the establishment of new regional administrations comprised of former armed l 1-49644 militia groups who stand ready to work with the Transitional Federal Government. The willingness of the armed movements to become political parties exemplifies the positive evolution of the peace process in Somalia. Gabon stresses the need to consolidate this political progress. We encourage the Transitional Federal Government and the Federal Parliament to carry out all tasks set out in the road map as soon as possible. The drafting of the constitution, the improvement of security and national reconciliation are essential to efforts to end more than 20 years of instability in the country.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“We can never repeat this enough: the Somali crisis is above all a political and institutional crisis, which is why a sustained solution can be found only if greater emphasis is placed on reconciliation among all Somalis. In that regard, we reiterate the appeal made by the representative of the African Union. The solution also involves restoring State authority and bolstering the peace process. We therefore welcome the 6 September adoption of the road map for the final stages of transition in the country. That step will help to further build cohesiveness among the Transitional Federal Institutions. The road map is a basic document and a further landmark in the implementation of the Djibouti Agreement.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“We must move beyond emergency assistance and create support mechanisms for agriculture in Somalia. Since this is an urgent matter, we have an opportunity to think about systemic long- term actions to prevent food insecurity. We therefore welcome the upcoming meeting of the Group of Twenty, which will give the international community an opportunity to mobilize its efforts to fight food insecurity. The onset of rains in southern Somalia should be an opportunity for the international community to help Somalis acquire better seeds and fertilizers, which would in turn boost agricultural production. Thus, we would be able to offer a sustained response to the humanitarian crisis plaguing Somalia and the Horn of Africa. Regarding the political situation, we join other Council members in noting the progress made.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“The humanitarian efforts and the funding provided have made it possible, however, to provide greater assistance to the most vulnerable populations, in particular those in the capital and in the refugee camps in Kenya and Ethiopia. In addition, the African Union conference held on 25 August in Addis Ababa mobilized some $350 million for efforts to help the Horn of Africa. These actions demonstrate the willingness of Africa and the international community to provide an urgent response to the humanitarian crisis. For its part, Gabon has contributed to those efforts by making a modest contribution of $2.5 million. Despite all these efforts, the needs on the ground remain significant. In that regard, Gabon wishes to reiterate the Secretary-General's call for sustained assistance.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Augustine Mahiga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, for the information that he gave us in presenting the report of the Secretary-General (S/201l/549). Finally, we would like to welcome the presence of Ambassador Boubacar Diarra, who represents the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and we thank him for his statement. Like all members, Gabon remains concerned about the severity of the humanitarian crisis that continues to prevail in Somalia. It certainly remains a major challenge for the country and for the international community. Today, five regions in Somalia are affected by the famine. Children die every day from malnutrition, disease and the lack of appropriate care.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): On 15 August in the Council we adopted a press statement (see SC/10360), in which we stated our support for the holding of the consultative meeting on ending the transition in Somalia. As we now hold this meeting, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this debate on the development of the situation in Somalia, which remains of concern. We welcome the presence among us of His Excellency Mr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, Prime Minister of Somalia. We are grateful to him for his important statement. We would like first of all to express our satisfaction at the information that he has given us with regard to the commitment of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to doing its utmost to implement the road map adopted during the meeting at the beginning of September. We thank Mr.”
2011-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6614 (2011) · source
“Today we once again call on all parties to refrain from provocative acts that could aggravate tensions and to adopt a constructive and moderate attitude to create an atmosphere conducive to dialogue. The distorting effect of a commercial embargo on the products of each neighbouring region in conflict is counterproductive and even sets the negotiations back. To conclude, in the interest of a peaceful resolution of the question of Kosovo, Gabon calls on all parties to be calm and to engage in a good faith in direct dialogue, without which issues of common interest will remain unresolved. My delegation hopes to see the negotiations renewed under the auspices of the European Union and the United Nations, and success in the next round of talks due in September.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“That humanitarian issue is crucial to reconciliation in Kosovo and in the region. Like other delegations, we of course welcome the establishment of the task force on missing persons and trafficking in organs, and we hope that task force will carry out its investigation in a transparent and independent manner. Direct negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina on living standards in Kosovo and on technical peace and stability issues in the Balkans - which had resumed last March in Brussels under the auspices of the European Union - have sadly come to another halt because of resurgent tensions in northern Kosovo. Those negotiations must resume, and the issue of northern Kosovo will obviously be a high priority. In our last intervention in the Council on this topic, my delegation, like others, expressed its regret at renewed tensions.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“It is because of these factors that my country continues to support the efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to implement the mandates of resolution 1244 (1999) and welcomes its cooperation on the ground, especially with the European Union Rule of Law Mission, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and KFOR, aimed at building on efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region. We therefore welcome the first political steps forward in Kosovo, in reaching agreements on freedom of movement, civil registry and university diplomas. We encourage both parties to wholeheartedly set about putting them into practice. We are also pleased that the Working Group on Missing Persons has resumed meetings after a year's hiatus because of internal political events in Kosovo.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“In examining the situation in Kosovo, we note some positive developments in the political dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina during the period covered by the report, and a security situation that is relatively calm but fragile, with an increase in tension towards the end of the period. Before going into details, my delegation would like to recall the following points. Gabon underscores the need to respect international law and believes in the importance of dialogue and negotiations between the parties to reach a lasting solution. We hope that the parties will abstain from unilateral actions outside the framework of negotiations to which they have committed, which action could create tensions. In this regard, we naturally condemn all unilateral acts of Violence committed by either party.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): My delegation has listened attentively to the briefing on the Secretary-General's report (S/2011/514) on the issue under discussion, We would like to thank the Secretary-General for the report, as well as Mr. Farid Zarif, his Acting Special Representative in Kosovo. We also wish to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate Mr. Lamberto Zannier for his excellent work during his tenure. Like other delegations, we welcome the presence at his meeting of Mr. Vuk Jeremic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and of Mr. Enver Hoxhaj.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“In the case of the mission deployed in Somalia, the current weakening of Al-Shabaab should encourage us to strengthen the capacities of AMISOM. in order to gain ground and significantly reduce the threat of that armed group. While welcoming the significant progress achieved in the area of peacekeeping, Gabon feels that an additional effort should be made with regard to conflict prevention. We have stated this and reiterate it today. A culture of prevention would save enormous resources that could then be channelled towards economic and social development. Thus prevention must become our priority in the maintenance of peace and security. Lastly, Mr. President, I would like to express my delegation's support for the draft presidential statement prepared by your delegation.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“In this context, we also support the recommendation contained in the draft presidential statement that we are to adopt today, whereby the Council requests the Secretariat to provide troop- and police-contributing countries all necessary information and documentation by the 15th of each month. Because the maintenance of international peace and security is at the heart of the political, strategic and ideological system of the United Nations, it is important to continue to work with regional and subregional organizations, especially regarding the root causes of conflicts and strategies to settle conflicts. Gabon would like once again to urge the United Nations to continue to support the African Union, especially by building its capacity and supporting its peacekeeping missions on the ground.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“The same is true of the ongoing consultations of the President of the Council with the President of the General Assembly and States that are not members of the Council on matters that affect international peace and security. To increase the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations, it is important to continue and strengthen consultations between the Council and the troop- contributing countries. Such regular exchanges allow the Council to better understand the situation on the ground and to make better decisions. In that vein, we welcomed the Council meeting on 27 July with the Force Commanders. The briefings we heard that day clearly reflected the daily reality of peacekeeping operations as a whole and the difficulties they encounter on the ground.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“As others have noted, we continue to believe that a good mandate must take into account the causes of conflict, and that its implementation should be founded on rigorous planning of the different phases and sequences of the process, and on the identification of criteria for ending a mission at the right time. That would keep the United Nations from slipping into an occupying role and from wasting resources that would be better spent elsewhere. Regarding relations among the various actors in peacekeeping operations, my delegation welcomes the fact that the Council has enhanced its dialogue with its partners in peacekeeping operations over the years. We welcome, for example, the Council's regular consultations with the troop-contributing countries, including non-members.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“Still, certain shortfalls and gaps remain that the Council must address. Missions such as MONUSCO, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) are still lacking in logistical and human resources, whether it be aerial, financial or material resources. That point was made clear at the Council's meeting last month with Force Commanders on the ground (see S/PV.6592). My delegation encourages the international community to allocate to missions material and financial resources that are consistent with realities and actions on the ground.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“My delegation welcomes the increasingly multidisciplinary approaches to mission mandates, as emphasized by the Secretary-General in his 2008 report. Those include the protection of civilians, strengthening the rule of law, mechanisms to prevent the resurgence of conflicts, support for electoral processes, and peacebuilding and reconstruction programmes, such as in the cases of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, to mention only a few. All of those many dimensions were a response to the need for the Council to provide missions with mandates that are based on clear goals and measurable results, and that are provided with sufficient resources to fulfil all their tasks.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“Peacekeeping operations lie at the heart of the United Nations actions in peacemaking and post- conflict reconstruction. The emergence of other challenges to peace, such as violence against civilians, has made peacekeeping operations increasingly important. New demands require missions to be allocated resources commensurate with their challenges and expectations. I shall address the question of peacekeeping operation mandates and relationships among the various stakeholders in their success, especially the Security Council and the troop-contributing countries. In recent years, the United Nations has considerably improved the planning and conduct of missions. That evolution is largely due to greater United Nations awareness of the need to define mandates that are clear, credible and achievable and that will lead to successful missions.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): Gabon echoes the condemnations of the attack in Abuja, Nigeria. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and to the United Nations family as a whole. We support the Secretary-General in this matter and express our solidarity with Nigeria. I concur, Mr. President, with previous speakers in welcoming both your initiative in organizing this debate and the fact that it comes from your country, India, which is currently one of the largest troop contributors to United Nations peacekeeping operations. That stands as yet further proof of your country's commitment to the maintenance of international peace and security. I also welcome the presence of the Secretary-General here today, and thank him for important contribution to our deliberations.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“In that regard, while acknowledging the need to create a favourable security, humanitarian and political environment, Gabon is convinced that the launch and successful outcome of the Darfur peace process should not falter over preconditions that threaten to undermine even the pursuit of peace, justice and reconciliation in Darfur. The text that we have just adopted takes up consensus goals of the Council. Of course, it is still far from what was called for by the Malebo African Union summit, but it records the will to commit to the Darfur peace process.”
2011-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6597 (2011) · source
“Despite the progress made in the pursuit of peace in that region of the Sudan, the security and humanitarian situations in Darfur remain fragile and threaten the gains of the Doha process. Therefore, the Malabo African Union summit called for the launch of the Darfur peace process. We welcome that decision. We firmly believe that the Darfur political process, proposed by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel, chaired by President Mbeki, then endorsed by the Malabo summit, would be the way to strengthen the positive results of the Doha process. Moreover, those two complementary processes must ultimately enable the Darfurians themselves to take true ownership of the restoration of peace, justice, reconciliation and development in their region.”
2011-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6597 (2011) · source
“Mr. Messone (Gabon) (spoke in French): We are still following, not without unease, the first steps of the 3 State of South Sudan. The issue of peace in Darfur is one reason for that concern. The pursuit of peace and security in Darfur remains an ongoing concern of Gabon. In that regard, we commend the adoption by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union on 19 July of a communique in which it requests the Security Council to proceed to renew the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). UNAMID played an essential role in the Doha negotiations. It also improved its performance in the area of the protection of civilians. Resolution 2003 (2011), for which Gabon has just voted, meets its concern over seeing UNAMID continue to play a major role in restoring peace and stability in Darfur.”
2011-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6597 (2011) · source
“With regard to the situation in Syria, while it remains concerned, my delegation notes the recent adoption by the Parliament of a draft law authorizing political pluralism. We urge the Government to continue on this track in order to win back the trust of the population and the international community. We condemn the continued colonization of Palestinian land. We also condemn the indiscriminate attacks against Israel. We wish to see the two parties return to the negotiating table in order to break the current deadlock.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“With regard to the impasse and obstacles, it is ever more urgent to restart the peace process on the basis of principles that are clear and accepted by all parties, which must include, of course, the establishment of a climate of trust between the parties, a commitment to pursuing peace negotiations in good faith, the security of Israel, and the creation of a Palestinian State. The stability of the entire region also depends on this commitment. Turning to Lebanon, my delegation welcomes the formation of the new Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Najib Mikati. We hope that this Government will work to resolve security concerns, particularly those raised by non-State armed groups, and to return to dialogue and national reconciliation.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source