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2014-06-17

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1. “I therefore wish to commend the work of the Prosecutor and of her Office on the follow-up of this referral by the Security Council. I thank her for her continuing readiness to dialogue with the Council. Finally, I would like to once again reaffirm Argentina's strong commitment to the International Criminal Court.”

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2. “As on every occasion that the Council talks about the International Criminal Court, allow me recall that there are two aspects of referrals to the Court, including in the case of Darfur, with which Argentina does not agree. One is the exception of the Court's jurisdiction for nationals of States not party to the Rome Statute and the other is the statement that the United Nations will not bear the costs of the referral. Argentina's position in that regard is well known. I will therefore not reiterate it but will, however, repeat that both such matters are not in compliance with the Rome Statute. The Court is an institution that was founded on the common understanding that serious crimes should not go unpunished and that justice and the punishment of perpetrators help to prevent such crimes.”

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3. “Furthermore, any contact that is deemed essential following such an assessment must be brought to the attention of the Court before it takes place. We also encourage the Secretary-General to inform Member States, which adopt such mandates. Such measures are necessary because contacts with United Nations officials, in particular senior officials and field staff, including as part of a peacekeeping operation, could not only affect the Court but also fundamentally undermine the credibility of the United Nations. We are also concerned about the Prosecutor's statement with regard to the way in which UNAMID's reporting of crimes committed against civilians and peacekeeping forces may have been handled. We believe that it is imperative that the Secretary-General investigate such allegations.”

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4. “Both General Assembly resolution 67/295 and presidential statement S/PRST/2014/5 recognize the issuance by the Secretary-General of guidelines on non-essential contacts with officials ofthe Organization by persons who are the subject of arrest warrants of the International Criminal Court. That is due to the recognition of the crucial role of cooperation with the Court for the success of its mandate, including in cases of referrals by the Security Council. Argentina, not in its capacity as a State party to the Statute but as a Member of the Organization, has always maintained that the Secretary-General must ensure the strict implementation of the guidelines. In that regard, my country agrees with the Prosecutor on the need for a rigorous assessment of the necessity of every such contact in order to comply with United Nations mandates.”

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5. “The issue of cooperation with the Court leads directly to the follow-up by the Council of its referrals to the ICC. The Prosecutor herself recalls in her briefing the Court's eight communications to the Council on cases of non-cooperation. It is of concern that none of those has received an answer or has been acted upon by the Council. In its presidential statement S/PRST/2013/2, the Council committed to an effective follow-up of referrals to the Court. To date, however, despite the efforts of many Council members, it has not been possible to reach an understanding on the mechanism for that follow up. We again urge all Council members to advocate for the responsible follow-up of the referrals, since this body cannot ignore its referrals to the Court.”

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6. “Currently, the arrest warrants issued by the Court since 2007 on charges of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity have still not been implemented. Argentina regrets the position taken by the Government of the Sudan vis-a-vis the Court, since the Sudan's own citizens continue to be victims of serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. It is also regrettable that other States, including States parties to the Rome Statute, have disregarded their obligation to cooperate with the Court. Consequently, Argentina again urges all States to act as pursuant to the Rome Statute, and also calls on regional and subregional organizations, as presidential statement S/PRST/2013/l2 notes, to cooperate with the Court in order to prevent impunity from prevailing.”

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7. “Argentina, as always, encourages the Prosecutor to continue to investigate such acts, which may qualify as crimes under the Rome Statute, and takes this opportunity to recognize the value of the policy paper on sexual and gender-based crimes published by the Office of the Prosector. Another crucial aspect that the Prosecutor usually highlights in her reports on Darfur is, of course, that of cooperation. The Sudanese Government is required, under resolution 1593 (2005), to cooperate with the Court and render all assistance necessary. The States parties to the Rome Statute are obliged to cooperate under that instrument. But the resolution also urges all other United Nations Member States and members of regional organizations to cooperate with the Court. Implementing the arrest warrants is an essential element of that cooperation.”

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8. “Argentina once again commends the Office of the Prosecutor's focus on monitoring the crimes currently being committed, including aerial bombardments affecting civilians, which are clearly referred to in resolution 2138 (2014); ground attacks against civilians, which have escalated since February; continuing sexual and gender-based violence, which has become a prominent element of the conflict in Darfur; attacks on human rights and civil society activists; kidnappings of and attacks on humanitarian workers and UNAMID staff; obstacles to access for humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping personnel; and the forced displacement of civilians, who now include 250,000 newly displaced, thus bringing the number of internally displaced persons in Darfur to 2 million people.”

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9. “In the same resolution, the Council deplored the continuing obstacles to the work of the Panel of Experts and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and called on the Sudanese Government to lift the state of emergency in Darfur and to ensure accountability for serious crimes.”

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10. “Ms. Millicay (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina thanks the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for presenting her nineteenth report in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005). Argentina deplores the continued violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Darfur. In resolution 2138 (2014), adopted in February, the Security Council noted that it was imperative that all parties refrain from any violence against civilians, in particular vulnerable groups such as women and children, and from committing violations and abuses of international humanitarian law and human rights law.”

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11. “It is not de jure or de facto amnesties that provide relief to victims of atrocities, but, rather, it is when justice is seen to be done through impartial and independent courts. Argentina reiterates its support for the work of the ICTR and the ICTY and pays tribute, on this twentieth anniversary of the ICTY, to both of them for their significant contribution to the fight against impunity.”

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12. “On this twentieth anniversary of the ICTY, it is pertinent that the international community recognize the progress made by the ICTR and the ICTR in fighting impunity and its important doctrinal contributions to international law, in particular international humanitarian law. It is also relevant to recognize the role and importance of international criminal justice. The legacy of both ad hoc Tribunals regarding the reaffirmation of the international community's awareness that no sustainable peace can emerge without justice is undeniable. That legacy was consolidated in a definitive manner with the establishment of a permanent international tribunal, the International Criminal Court, that today is central to the international criminal justice system of the international community.”

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13. “As regards the Residual Mechanism, Argentina recognizes the progress made towards its being fully functional and the fact that the Arusha branch has been operational since July 2012. We are also pleased by the opening on 1 July of the Hague branch, which will assume the same responsibilities with regard to the ICTY as those already undertaken by the Arusha branch with regard to the ICTR. Argentina would like to commend the work of the Mechanism in monitoring cases referred by the Tribunal to Rwandan national courts. We also welcome the attention given to the normative continuity between the Tribunals and the Mechanism, which is necessary to ensure due process at this transitional stage. Resolution 827 (1993) marked a milestone, because 50 years after Nuremberg, it shows that impunity for the most serious crimes is unacceptable.”

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14. “Argentina supports the Council putting that Mechanism into practice immediately. We also welcome the information regarding compliance by the ICTR with the deadlines and time projections for trials and appeals, and the fact that the transition to the Residual Mechanism continues to accord with such projections, including the handover of archives by the end of 2014. I would also like to underscore the importance of the Ngirabatware appeal, the first appeals case that will be resolved by the Mechanism. Finally, I would like to highlight the importance of arresting those individuals still at large. We recall that resolution 955 (1994) of the Security Council establishes the obligation of all States to fully cooperate with the Tribunal.”

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15. “Argentina welcomes the progress reported for the ICTY, in particular given that since the November 2012 report (S/2012/847) the Tribunal has finalized five trials, two of which were concluded after the formal presentation of the report of the Tribunal on 23 May, and only four trials are still pending. My country acknowledges the efforts of the Tribunal to comply with deadlines and time projections in a situation involving staff reduction, including for translation services. I would also like to recognize progress made in regard to appeals. Regarding the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), we would also like to express our satisfaction at the progress made towards a mechanism for the expedited election of an additional appealsjudge, in keeping with Judge Meron's request.”

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16. “Ms. Millicay (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to state that my delegation supported this being an open debate because the subject merits this, in particular given the twentieth anniversary of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), and also because my country is working constructively towards enhancing and ensuring the transparency and openness of the Council Vis-a-vis the broader membership. I would like to thank Presidents Meron and Joensen and Prosecutors J allow and Brammertz for their presence in the Council and welcome the presentation of the reports of both Tribunals, including that on the activities of the Residual Mechanism (S/2013/308, S/2013/309, S/2013/310).”

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17. “We firmly believe in the importance of maintaining an approach that fully respects the Somalis' responsibility for peacebuilding and implements a long-term strategy for developing their capacities, as well as supporting an accelerated transition from humanitarian aid to economic recovery and development. Lastly, Argentina would like to pay tribute to the work of the African Union in Somalia through the African Union Mission in Somalia. Its strategic partnership with the United Nations remains crucial, and we are sure that it will continue to play an important role. We would also like to stress the importance of ensuring that the Mission is provided with sustainable and predictable financing mechanisms and the operational capacity necessary for the fulfilment of its mandate.”

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18. “Augustine Mahiga, who has facilitated the end of the transition period, and the political process. We would also like to congratulate Mr. Nicholas Kay on his appointment as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia. His work will have my country's full support as he provides coordination assistance to the Somali authorities, enabling them to consolidate successes in the areas of security and support for the civilian population as well as providing comprehensive support for peacebuilding and the reconstruction of the State.”

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19. “We commend the Somali National Security Forces' delivery to UNICEF of 41 former child soldiers for reintegration. We welcome the signing on 7 May of a communique between the Government of Somalia and the United Nations on the prevention of sexual violence. We welcome the improved humanitarian situation; however, we are still concerned about the fact that 2.7 million Somalis continue to rely on the provision of aid. It is vital to ensure that such humanitarian assistance reaches its destination in order to prevent any deterioration of the situation. It is also essential that the physical persons ofhumanitarian staffbe respected. Argentina would like to highlight the work being done by the United Nations Office in Somalia and to express its thanks to Mr.”

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20. “Those responsible are not just Al-Shabaab, but also members of the Somali forces and allied militias. Argentina believes that those abuses must be investigated properly and those responsible brought to justice. In that respect, the Government must commit decisively to fighting impunity. We welcome the holding by the Government of the national conference to examine the current justice system and to recommend legislative and institutional reforms. That is an essential contribution to cementing the establishment of the rule of law. Argentina would like to acknowledge the work that the Government has done together with the United Nations to apply a plan of action to put an end to the recruitment, exploitation, murder and mutilation of children.”

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21. “We continue to be concerned by the unpredictability and fragility of the security situation, in particular as a result of the attacks perpetrated by Al-Shabaab, which continues to launch asymmetric attacks using terrorist tactics that cause civilians deaths. We welcome the holding of the second London Conference on Somalia, as well as the drafting of the national security plan framework. The difficult human rights situation is of deep concern to us. Extrajudicial executions and the selective killing ofjournalists can be added to serious violations of human rights, including children's rights, through deaths, mutilations, the recruitment of child soldiers, sexual abuse, kidnappings and sexual violence, in particular in the internally displaced persons camps in Mogadishu. Such abuses must come to an end.”

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22. “However, we must be aware of the complexity of the tasks facing the Federal Government in terms of drafting the Constitution and establishing regional administrations that will form the basis for the federal structure of Somalia. In order for these tasks to be successfully completed, there must be an inclusive dialogue leading to the creation of broad consensus. We welcome the recovery of certain areas near Marka and Buurhakaba by Government forces, their allies and the African Union Mission in Somalia, and we lament the loss of the city of Xuddur, which shows how difficult it is to retain control over areas that are recovered.”

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23. “Mrs. Millicay (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by thanking Deputy Secretary- General Jan Eliasson for presenting the Secretary- General's report (S/2013/326) on the situation in Somalia, the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia and the planning for the deployment of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia. I would like to recognize the presence among us of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Her Excellency Ms. Fowsiyo Yusuf Haji Adan. Argentina welcomes the consolidation of the efforts by the Government of Somalia to establish State institutions that are credible and democratic.”

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24. “We wish also to highlight the review, with ECCAS, of the framework of cooperation signed in May 2012, with a view to facilitating its implementation in areas including security, governance, electoral processes, illicit arms trafficking and piracy and armed robbery at sea. In that connection, we must also stress the coordination efforts carried out with the United Nations Office in West Africa aimed at strengthening the regional fight against piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea. Finally, Argentina supports the draft presidential statement proposed by the United Kingdom, and we ask the Secretariat to duly inform the Security Council about the situation in the region and in particular the activities of the LRA.”

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25. “Argentina also supports the strengthening and implementation of the disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration programmes being carried out in the LRA-affected regions. My delegation wishes to highlight the efforts of and the work carried out by the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) in support of the regional efforts aimed at preventing conflict and building peace and security in the countries members of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), including the fight against the LRA. In that framework, we commend UNOCA's efforts to promote justice and the rule of law, which are indispensable conditions for the achievement of lasting peace in the region.”

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26. “Argentina supports the United Nations regional strategy proposed by the Secretary-General and calls on the States of the region to implement it in order to put an end, once and for all, to the threat posed by the LRA and ensure that a long-term is found. We therefore encourage the countries of the region to continue to cooperate and to provide troops and equipment for the African Union's Regional Cooperation Initiative. As concerns the situation in the Central African Republic, focusing on today's topic, we are pleased to hear that the Uganda People's Defence Forces will soon resume their efforts to fight the LRA in their country. The Ugandan contingent must continue its efforts as part of the African Union Regional Task Force, complementing the efforts of the Government of the Central African Republic to fight the LRA.”

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27. “I would recall here that the second report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the abuses committed in the region affected by the LRA finds Kony and his accomplices responsible for more than 100,000 deaths and for the abduction of 60,000 to 100,000 children. Those crimes must not go unpunished, and their perpetrators must be brought to justice. Joseph Kony and his accomplices have since 2005 had arrest warrants issued against them by the International Criminal Court for numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity. Efforts must be redoubled to ensure that they are arrested.”

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28. “Ms. Millicay (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to begin by thanking the Special Representative, Mr. Abou Moussa, for his briefing. I also welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/297). Argentina is closely following the situation resulting from the threat posed by and the activities of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). I wish to affirm Argentina's support for the regional efforts led by the African Union, which, without any doubt, have led to the recent decrease in the number of LRA attacks. However, the LRA remains a serious threat. Joseph Kony has been able to avoidjustice and lead his band of murderers and thugs for more than 20 years, continuing to commit egregious human rights violations, especially against children.”

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