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Moussa

lines on the record: 254
first: 1992-07-15
most recent: 2019-11-04
sittings or episodes: 19
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“I would also like to propose that such a mechanism be presided over by the Secretary-General and that its members be chosen from various United Nations agencies, such as the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Environment Programme, the United Nations Development Fund for Women and UNICEF, as well as specialized agencies such as UNESCO, the World Health Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Food Programme and the International Labour Organization. This is important because the international agenda comprises a wide variety of issues, including the conflict of civilizations, the fight against epidemics and the food, water and migration crises, all of which require a fairly comprehensive mechanism.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“The establishment by the Arab League of institutional structures, such as the Arab Peace and Security Council, to address issues concerning the maintenance of regional peace and security also gave rise to cooperation in all areas with the African Union so as to further coordination between those emerging structures and the African Peace and Security Council in the area of peacekeeping. Lastly, I would like to state that a cooperation and coordination mechanism should be established among the various multilateral bodies, under the auspices of the Secretary-General, to address all these issues. In that regard, I call for a group similar to the Group of Twenty to be set up that would bring together the United Nations and regional and other international organizations so as to effectively relaunch multilateral coordination.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“The Arab League plays an important role in addressing many of the major problems in the Near East and Africa, such as in Yemen, the Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Mauritania and other countries, in addition to its role in development, socio-economic matters and the strengthening of democracy. We must not forget that the basic document developing a balanced vision of Israeli-Arab peace came from the Arab League. In that regard, it must be stressed that the League of Arab States has strengthened its cooperation with the African Union. Similarly, the solution to the Darfur crisis, which came from the African Union, is to be implemented by League of Arab States.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“Concerned parties should not be asked to participate in isolation from one other. Regional organizations should not be called on to work in one area yet be excluded by narrow interests from working in others. I therefore call for agreed working methods or a code of conduct to govern relations between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. Sixthly, the League of Arab States has effective cooperation agreements with the African Union, the European Union, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the Common Market of the South, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“It is time to be frank and more transparent with regard to the parties involved in various crises. That would be more acceptable and could lighten the load of the regional and subregional organizations that are forced to bear the burden of such crises. It would enable regional and subregional organizations to focus more on growth and sustainable development and on building modern civil societies so that the world can become more democratic, more balanced and more tolerant. Fifthly, multilateral action requires us to recognize that such action affects the United Nations and all organizations working in that vast domain, including regional organizations. Thus, it is essential that the various organizations involved in the different crises that arise act in a joint and integrated manner.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“In many instances on the ground, crises that are managed in fact persist. We should also focus on the role of the Security Council, given the increasing number of issues related to international peace. Attempts have been made to prevent the Council from playing its central role. The international multilateral system that we seek to promote needs the Council's leadership. The Council can play the role of ensuring respect for the United Nations Charter and the principles of international law. If the Security Council wishes to restore its legal, moral and political authority, it must extensively assess situations in which violations of international law and the challenges to the Charter are ignored. Multilateral action should focus on resolving rather than on merely managing crises.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“We should always coordinate with the General Assembly and support its efforts. I propose that the Security Council add two items to its agendas, one on the impact of climate change on the well-being and stability of the international community, and the other on an assessment of the implementation of the Millennium Declaration and the impact of the failure to implement certain programmes and goals. The Council, in a spirit of solidarity in response to the needs presented by such challenges, should focus on serious factors that threaten humankind. Fourthly, another issue worthy of review and consideration is how crises are managed. Contenting ourselves with managing crises instead of courageously solving them gives rise to a great number of questions as to how effective crisis management really can be.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“The problem is that, although we all work within a single structure, which is the United Nations, we do not plan together. As a result, we cannot face the future armed with considered positions of shared responsibility that would ensure the development of coherent policies in addressing crises. I would therefore propose that we review and further develop our interpretation of Chapter VIII. Thirdly, the concepts governing international action change as life changes. As a result, the Council should address new issues that threaten not only the stability of States, but the international community as a whole. That includes climate change, in which the Council has an important role to play, although we cannot fail to recognize the General Assembly's central role therein as well.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“Secondly, Chapter VIII, which governs this cooperation, could benefit from more in-depth interpretation based on experience in and lessons learned from the cooperation that has already been undertaken between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. Such interpretation should assist us in remedying shortfalls, because certain provisions of Chapter VIII foresee just such cooperation and because the role of regional organizations has grown to unprecedented proportions. The important point that I wish to stress is that any decision to enhance the efficacy of cooperation must allow regional and subregional organizations to commit themselves, under Chapter VIII, to following certain specific and agreed rules and procedures. We must also accord due importance to continuous training and heightened efficiency.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“I should also like to express my deep gratitude to the Secretary-General, who led a high-level meeting on ll and 12 January on multilateral cooperation in addressing the crises that threaten peace and security around the world. I turn now to the issue that brings us here today. First, the United Nations works with regional and subregional organizations under Chapter VIII of the Charter, but their cooperation is also determined by the state of international and regional affairs and by huge problems therein, requiring more effective cooperation among the Organization's organs, programmes, funds and specialized agencies and the regional organizations that make up the multilateral architecture.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“Allow me at the outset to express our deep condolences in the wake of the tragedy in Haiti. We send our condolences to the families of all victims. We also wish to praise the work of the United Nations in that country and commend those who have been killed performing humanitarian work. Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your accession to the presidency of the Security Council this month. We are certain that, with your Chinese wisdom and expertise, you will ensure the success of the Council's work. One demonstration of that is your having convened this meeting and so judiciously chosen the topic of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security.”
2010-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6257 (2010) · source
“We have seen certain progress on that track, and we in the Arab League will always be prepared to participate in any peace effort that represents a true move towards the objective sought by all of us, which is being impeded by Israeli practices in the occupied territories in complete disregard of Arab and international appeals. Here, I would also like to object to what was stated by our colleague from Israel that the world is divided between moderates and extremists. Yes, we agree. However, we may disagree over who are the moderates and who are the extremists. We also believe that there are even more divisions within those divisions - that is, between those who respect the provisions of international law and those who do not.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“We call for the establishment of a monitoring mechanism to provide protection to civilians, for a ceasefire and for restoration of calm in general. In conclusion, I would like to say that we have carefully listened as every speaker has highlighted the importance of ensuring that the events in Gaza are not repeated in the future and of the absolute need to move effectively and quickly to end the crisis and to resume negotiations towards a solution to the Israeli/Palestinian and Israeli-Arab conflict. We hope that, with a new Administration, this year will augur well for the peace process.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“Because the Security Council refuses to take action, the Egyptian and French Presidents have had to act, not to confront the Security Council, but rather to complement what we do here, since our objectives are the same. Therefore, we support the initiative of the two Presidents while also insisting on formally making the position of the Arab Group very clear before the Council. We call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, an end to all hostilities, violence and rocket attacks, a withdrawal by the Israeli forces, an end to the blockade and the opening of the crossings between Israel and Gaza. We demand that Israel, as the occupying military Power of the Palestinian territories, allow for the safe passage of humanitarian assistance, medical aid, food and fuel to Gaza.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“As stated by the Arab Group's representative on the Security Council, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, we are submitting a draft resolution in this regard, because the situation cannot wait any longer. We have expressed our support for the initiative enunciated by President Mubarak and President Sarkozy. We see no contradiction between that initiative and the work of the Security Council. In fact, they complement each other. President Mubarak has stated that Egypt, which has opened the door to peace in the Middle East, cannot accept a continuation of the current situation, including procrastination by the Security Council in shouldering its responsibilities.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“We have therefore insisted on presenting to the Council the draft resolution mentioned by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Libyan Arab J amahiriya, His Royal Highness the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia and the President of Palestine. The fact is that the Council has come under attack. Certain unusual remarks have been made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Israel describing Security Council resolutions as "dead letters". Many might support her in her opinion, and that would be confirmed if the Security Council should fail to stand firm and address these threats to international peace and security.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“The high-level Arab delegation is here for the next few days, and we are more than willing to help the Council if it is ready to shoulder its responsibilities. However, we cannot give Israel enough time to achieve its objectives; that is something that we cannot accept or be part of. Here, I would like to mention a statement made yesterday by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Israel. Israel called upon the world to allow it to work to achieve its objectives until it declares to have done so. This was printed today in the New York Times. This is a clear message addressed to the Security Council. It must be clear that all these messages are addressed to us and we must react to them.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“I would also like to pay tribute to the United Nations entities that are working in extremely difficult circumstances over there, in particular the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. We have repeatedly complained of the Security Council's failure to swiftly take a firm position in addressing extremely serious situations that may threaten international peace and security. A serious precedent was set in 2006 when Israel attacked Lebanon and the Security Council did not take action for over a month, hoping that Israel would achieve its goals if given enough time. When that did not happen, the Security Council had to act. Israel had already stopped fearing the consequences of its continued aggression. We do not want a repeat of that tragedy.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“The Security Council is the main body of the United Nations entrusted with the maintenance of international peace and security. The credibility of the Council in shouldering its responsibilities and the credibility of the United Nations are both at stake today. The Security Council should deal with such situations firmly, justly and objectively in a manner that furthers the goal of maintaining international peace and security. Here, I would like to pay tribute to Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon and express to him our deep appreciation for his important statement today and for his position on the aggression against Gaza.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“The lack of such progress has created a feeling of frustration and despair. We hope that 2009 will mark a new beginning for the peace process that will enable us to address seriously and sincerely the most important problem - the Israeli occupation of Arab territories and its rejection of the establishment of a Palestinian State. The time has come to put an end to all procrastination and delays, which will only lead to further humanitarian and material losses. The time has come to put an end to the siege, to aggression, to the confiscation of land and to its partition by Israeli settlers, none of which can lead to a healthy situation. The events in Gaza today as a result of this unhealthy situation is proof of that. The may actually spin out of control if we cannot put an immediate end to it through this Council.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“Continued Israeli aggression and actions against civilians have generated tension and rage in the Arab and Islamic world as a whole. This situation will not be helped by efforts that do not put an end to the events taking place in Gaza. Once again, I would like to repeat the Arab rejection of attacks against innocent civilians on either side. The facts indicate that civilians on the Palestinian side are the primary victims not only of the most recent events, but also of the situation that prevailed before the current hostilities. I reiterate that the facts indicate that civilian Palestinian victims are in the hundreds as compared to one victim on the Israeli side. Occupation is not the only reason for the current hostilities. There is also the failure of the peace process, the slightest progress in which would have calmed the situation.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“If we allow the Israeli propaganda machine to describe the situation regarding the psychological repercussions suffered by some inhabitants of southern Israel because of Hamas rocket attacks, how can we possibly ignore the humanitarian tragedy to which the entire population of Palestine is subject due to the military Israeli occupation and the complete blockade within which millions of Palestinians have to live? Furthermore, if the Israelis reassert the claim that their armed action is being carried out in self-defence, to combat terrorism, and that what is happening now is actually part of the war on terror, then the time has come to denounce this untrue claim. The whole situation is due to the occupation. The whole world wants to see an end to that occupation, which has led to an extremely unstable situation.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“We are essentially dealing with a situation of Israeli military occupation of Palestinian territories and its consequences vis-a-vis the rejection of that occupation by the population. As part and parcel of the occupied territories, Gaza has suffered long and disproportionately under the strangulating aerial, naval and ground blockade that has led to the complete destruction of its infrastructure. That is in addition to the repeated starvation campaigns resulting from the closing of crossing points between Israel and Gaza and the ongoing refusal to allow basic goods to enter Gaza.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“Maxwell Gaylard, United Nations humanitarian coordinator for the Palestinian territories, who stated that (spoke in English) "People could not reach available food. Children are hungry, cold, without electricity and running water. And above all, they are terrified. That, by any measure, is a humanitarian crisis". (spoke in Arabic) Can the Security Council remain silent in the face of such a situation? While reaffirming its well-known position on the need to provide protection for civilians in time of war, the League of Arab States would also like to reiterate that it is keen to provide protection for Palestinian and Israeli civilians alike. However, we would also like to put things in their proper perspective.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“As many speakers before me have stated, it has now been 11 days since Israeli occupation forces began the aerial, naval and ground bombardment of the Gaza Strip that has resulted in an extremely tense and dangerous situation. A military occupying force is attacking a territory under its own occupation, blockading it and isolating its population on the pretext that the Palestinian resistance is launching rockets that threaten the security of the inhabitants of southern Israel - as if the people of Gaza were not themselves also endangered by weapon fire. Today we learned of the bombing of a Palestinian school where Palestinians had taken shelter, and of the resulting dozens of deaths. We also heard the briefing by Mr.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“At the outset, I should like to extend our congratulations to you, Mr. President, on France's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the first month of the new year. France will thereby shoulder its share of responsibility for addressing the grave situation in the Middle East - a historic role that will also resonate in the region. I should also like to express our appreciation for the efforts of French President Sarkozy to urgently and seriously address Israel's grave and indiscriminate acts of aggression against the Gaza Strip without distinction between civilians and non-civilians. I would also like to commend the former President of the Council on his presidency.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“What we need is an honest broker and honest brokering to lead the work. Let me end by stating that, in the coming several weeks, if our efforts to rescue the peace process do not succeed and should prove to be an exercise in futility, we shall come to the Security Council again for action. The Council is owned by the international community- by all of us - and cannot remain indifferent or shirk its responsibilities as the principal organ of the United Nations responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is the responsibility of the Council to protect the legitimate rights of peoples, and in this case the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. Any hesitation by the Council would open the door for other venues to be probed.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“We invite the Israeli people, who should be stakeholders of peace like all of us on the Arab side, to reconsider and revisit the Arab offer of peace contained in the Arab peace initiative that was formally presented to the Government of Israel not so long ago by the two representatives of the League of Arab States, the foreign ministers of Egypt and Jordan. We call on the Israeli people again, as stakeholders of peace, to mobilize against the destructive settlement policy. We call on them to have faith in peace as the gateway to security and prosperity, and for stable existence and coexistence with the Arab world. Finally, we need no more bloodshed. We need no more occupation. We need no more settlements and no more civilian casualties. What we need is more seriousness in tackling the Arab-Israeli conflict.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“I wish to stress before this Council that the settlement activities in the occupied territories have made the Palestinian State a mere mirage that serves as a moving carrot offered to the Arabs to keep running after until they discover the illusion and that there is no place for a Palestinian State. That sinister scenario has made some in several circles start looking for alternatives to the dream of the two-State solution. Having outlined the aforementioned, I wish to reiterate that we, the Arab community of nations, continue until now to abide by the terms of our peace initiative. We continue to offer the hand of peace to the Israelis.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“We see prospects for a viable Palestinian State diminishing because of the irresponsible and frantic policy of building settlements. Settlements are entirely illegal. Unfortunately, that Israeli policy has been allowed to come into being and to continue unabated by the immunity given to Israeli practices vis-a-vis international law and protected by complacency. We came to the Council to caution and warn that the current situation cannot lead to anything but chaos, the unleashing of violence, the promotion of hatred and the disappearance of the remaining vestiges of the spirit of peace.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“How can we expect a viable State in territories dissected by illegal settlements, threatened by violent settlers, and divided by roads dedicated to settlers and settlements alone, at the expense of Palestinian territorial integrity, adjacency and economic and social viability? How can we expect a viable State with the continued Israeli practices in and around Jerusalem, including excavations at the holy sites, and at Bab el-Mughrabi in particular, and other construction projects around Al-Aqsa Mosque, in clear violation of international law, including humanitarian law and the Fourth Geneva Convention? We see the hopes for a fair peace evaporating because of the lack of intent and political will of the Israeli political elite and ruling class.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“It should be noted that those commitments were part of the first phase of the Road Map. As for the comprehensive nature of the peace process, and although we follow with interest the current Syrian-Israeli indirect talks under Turkish auspices, many of us do not really entertain much hope of achieving significant progress, because of the same reasons: Israel's refusal to assume the responsibilities of peace and its greed for territory and settlements. We came to the Council today to underscore that the consolidation and escalation of the settlement policies and practices in the occupied territories have reached a point at which they are capable of killing any hope for a viable Palestinian State.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“The continuation of this situation will have serious negative repercussions on regional security as well as on the prospect of a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace, which is the goal of the Arab side. Furthermore, while the Palestinian and Israeli representatives were engaged in those sessions, the Israelis were busy building settlements and changing the demographic composition and geographic character of the Palestinian territories, thus rendering the negotiations irrelevant. Thirdly, as for the understanding in Annapolis that settlement activity shall stop, that the so-called outposts shall be removed, that hundreds of the roadblocks that make the daily life of the Palestinian miserable shall be lifted: not one of those commitments has been honoured. Not one.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“First of all, three months are left in 2008 and there is no evidence that the establishment of the promised Palestinian State is anywhere near. Secondly, negotiations have not produced any agreement. Nothing has been written or formally proposed. The Israeli side has completely refused to put anything into written form. So, the result of those negotiations remains in the negative realm. This confirms the absence of political will on the Israeli side to accept the prospect of a real and viable Palestinian State on an equal footing with Israel. It seems that the objective is to resort to sessions of photo opportunities and protracted meetings as a substitute for the proactive and productive negotiations that are required for achieving peace.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“This time we were heeded by the current United States Administration, and hence came the invitation to the Annapolis Conference where four objectives were underlined. The first objective was the reaffirmation of President Bush's promise to have a viable Palestinian State established by the end of this year, 2008. The second objective was the resumption of active negotiations between the Palestinians and the Israelis. The third was to achieve an immediate and complete halt of settlement activity, as was very clearly specified in the Road Map. The fourth objective was to achieve a comprehensive peace that includes all three tracks: Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese. I would have hoped that both Syrians and Lebanese would have had a voice today at this meeting. Regrettably, most of those objectives have not been attained.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“That meeting was held at the ministerial level and recorded a clear consensus on the necessity of reviving the peace process with the express goal of establishing a viable Palestinian State in the West Bank and Gaza, with, of course, East Jerusalem as its capital. 3 The meeting also recorded unanimous support for reviving peace negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive peace that would put an end to the occupation of the Arab lands and lead to the establishment of normal relations between Arabs and Israelis so that both sides can live in peace and security. That initiative marked the second peace proposal that the Arab side had undertaken after the Arab initiative of 2002. Our efforts led to the revival of the peace process.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“Mr. President, at the outset, I should like to pay tribute to your wise leadership of the difficult negotiations that led to the convening of this meeting of the Security Council to consider the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. This situation has deteriorated, indeed, escalated through the continued building of Israeli settlements as well as the effect of such settlement activities on a comprehensive peace settlement, between Israel and Palestine, and also between Arab countries and Israel. (spoke in English) Two years ago, in September 2006, at the request of the League of Arab States, the Council convened with the goal of reviving the peace process which was paralysed and ineffective.”
2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source
“I wish to recall that, as pointed out by the Secretary-General in his report, the overall peace process and the improved security situation will remain fragile and vulnerable to reversals unless they are underpinned by concrete progress, especially in the performance of the crucial tasks provided for in the Ouagadougou political Agreement.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“It is hoped that the third meeting of the Evaluation and Monitoring Committee will provide a useful opportunity to define a clear-cut timetable for performing the remaining key tasks. In conclusion, the Ivorian leaders' continued commitment to take the lead in restoring peace to their country is a key factor for effective implementation of the Ouagadougou Peace Agreement. However, if the peace process is to become irreversible, special attention should be paid to addressing the outstanding political and military issues that are linked closely to the performance of other key aspects of the Agreement. It is also essential to develop pragmatic arrangements between the national stakeholders and their international partners in the context of a new partnership for peace.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“Through his active engagement with the Ivorian leaders, the Special Representative of the Facilitator has been encouraging them to comply with their obligations under the Peace Agreement. In keeping with paragraph 10 of Security Council resolution 1765 (2007), and as requested by the Facilitator in a recent letter to the Secretary-General, UNOCI has been providing security support to the Special Representative of the Facilitator so as to facilitate his movements and activities. Similarly, efforts are under way to develop synergy between the Facilitator's arbitration and UNOCI's validation and certification functions. The idea is to define criteria for ensuring the effective performance of those functions.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“However, in order to encourage donors to maintain their support for the implementation process, it is essential that the Ivorian parties send strong and unequivocal messages regarding their resolve to meet the deadlines that they set for accomplishing the essential tasks set out in the Ouagadougou Agreement. (spoke in English) The very positive partnership between the United Nations and the Facilitator, and the recent appointment in Abidjan of the Facilitator's Special Representative, constitute encouraging prospects for accelerating the process of implementing the Ouagadougou Peace Agreement. Regular consultations between the UNOCI leadership and the Facilitator serve the purpose of identifying emerging risks and challenges and of exploring practical ways to address them in a proactive fashion.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“Indeed, the ceremonies held to symbolize the disarmament and dismantlement of armed militias, at Guiglo on 19 May, and to symbolize the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of former combatants, at Bouake on 30 July, have not been followed up by the formal launching of those processes. As the Secretary-General noted in his report, donors have proved generous in their support for the Ouagadougou Agreement. That support could facilitate efforts to accelerate the completion of essential tasks such as DDR, the pre-identification and identification process, preparation for the elections and post-conflict recovery programmes.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“To that end, the Facilitator has conducted in-depth consultations with the chiefs of staff of the Ivorian armed forces and of the Forces nouvelles, as well as with the commanders of the Forces nouvelles zone and the commanders of the impartial forces. The Facilitator intends to submit, in the near future, concrete proposals to President Gbagbo and Prime Minister Soro related to the issue of ranks and quotas for Forces nouvelles elements that will be part of the unified army. We hope that that will facilitate the launching of the process of dismantling the militias and disarming the combatants.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“In addition to providing logistical, technical and security support, the mission is finalizing the establishment of a certification cell within the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General. Practical modalities for the certification of the electoral process will be defined in the near future, in consultation with the Facilitator. 07-55602 (spoke in French) Despite the Government's tireless efforts to implement the Ouagadougou Agreement, the peace process continues to face a number of serious challenges. Restructuring the Ivorian armed forces remains a crucial task, aimed at consolidating and strengthening the reunification of the country.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“The turnout at the mobile court hearings, which had initially been very low, is now improving gradually owing to the enhanced sensitization campaign. As to the restoration of State authority throughout the country, the Government and the Forces nouvelles authorities have been addressing the lingering security, logistical and financial constraints. That has allowed for the redeployment of 22 prefets, 27 secretaries- general and 107 sous-prefets as of 18 October. Meanwhile, in keeping with its new mandate under Security Council resolution 1765 (2007), UNOCI continues to support the Ivorian Government in implementing the key aspects of the Ouagadougou political Agreement.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“On the political front, the mobile court operation was relaunched on 25 September as called for by the second meeting of the Evaluation and Monitoring Committee held in Ouagadougou on 4 September. As an important prelude to the identification process, this operation was also in line with the Facilitator's pressing call on the Ivorian leaders to move from symbolic gestures to taking concrete steps towards performing the key tasks provided for in the Ouagadougou political Agreement. Of the 25 mobile court teams planned for the first phase of the operation, 20 have been deployed and are operational. As at 18 October, nearly 3,400 applications for duplicates of birth certificates have been received, of which 3,044 have been granted.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“07-55602 With regard to military and security-related matters, the gradual dismantling of the zone of confidence has reached an advance stage with the deployment of mixed brigades by the integrated command centre (ICC), the deactivation of the remaining UNOCI checkpoints and the subsequent establishment of the 17 observation posts. As a result, the UNOCI force is in the process of redeploying its troops so as to best assist the Ivorian Government in implementing the military and security aspects of the Ouagadougou political Agreement. The overall security situation remains generally stable, although fragile, owing to the improving political climate.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“As the Secretary-General's report speaks for itself, my presentation will focus solely on the most recent developments since its publication and on the underlying risks and challenges. I will also dwell on the emerging prospects for accelerating the implementation of the Ouagadougou Political Agreement. The continued commitment of the Ivorian leaders to take ownership of the peace process has yielded some progress in performing the key tasks provided for in the Ouagadougou political Agreement. In assuming their primary responsibility for restoring lasting peace and stability to Cote d'Ivoire, the Ivorians have also sought to develop a common understanding of the challenges facing the process and to define consensual ways of addressing them with the continued support of the Facilitator.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“Mr. Moussa: The fourteenth progress report of the Secretary-General (S/2007/593), which is before Council members, provides an update on major developments in C6te d'Ivoire since the last report, of 14 May 2007, including the status of implementation of key steps of the peace process. In anticipation of the review by the Security Council of the mandate and troop level of the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the current consultations provided for in Security Council resolution 1765 (2007), the report notes that none of the benchmarks set to consider an adjustment of the mandate and troop level of UNOCI has been totally met, namely the dismantling and disarmament of the militias, the disarmament of combatants and the redeployment of State administration throughout the country.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“The United Nations must expand the membership of the Council in order to make it more democratic and increase its effectiveness and legitimacy, on the basis of the purposes and principles of the Charter and in the common interest, crystallised through consensus. This world is our world. It will not be safe unless we are all safe and can all feel that our rights will be maintained through the legitimacy provided by the United Nations, as well as through respect for the principles of international law and the Charter.”
2004-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5041 (2004) · source