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Musayev

lines on the record: 391
first: 2009-01-14
most recent: 2023-10-20
sittings or episodes: 61
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“It is curious that the representatives of Armenia - which bears the primary responsibility for unleashing war and perpetrating aggression against Azerbaijan, carrying out ethnic cleansing on a massive scale, committing other serious crimes during the conflict and advocating undisguised racist ideology - are attempting to criticize and lecture others. However, their futile efforts collapse as easily as a house of cards against a background of facts that testify to a diametrically opposite situation. In reality, the successive Governments of Armenia have established a notorious pattern of complete disrespect for the generally accepted norms and principles of international law.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“The comments of the representatives of Armenia at today's meeting exemplify that Member State's consistent attempts to deny the facts behind its policies of aggression, hostility, hatred and outright lies and falsifications. The Armenian side's claims and misinterpretations sound particularly astonishing within the Security Council, which in 1993 adopted a series of four resolutions condemning Armenia's use of force against Azerbaijan and occupation of its territory and demanding the immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal from Azerbaijan of all Armenia's occupying forces.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“While speaking in the Security Council, the representative of Armenia omitted a reference to the relevant resolutions adopted by the Council in response to armed attacks against Azerbaijan and the subsequent occupation of its territories. None of the Security Council resolutions were implemented by Armenia, which continues to take purposeful measures to consolidate the gains of the use of force and ethnic cleansing and build up its military presence in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. By disregarding the Charter of the United Nations and international law, Armenia clearly demonstrates who is actually pursuing a destructive and militaristic policy and openly challenging the ongoing political efforts towards a resolution of the conflict. The meeting rose at 1.45 pm”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“It is also important that the collective defence shield not be misused by aggressors for consolidating the situations created by the unlawful use of force against other States. Our firm belief is that the United Nations should be resorted to by Member States in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Organization, and not misused for the political advantage of those who gravely violate international law and advocate the culture of impunity. It is regrettable that the contribution of the delegation of Armenia to our debate was to focus its statement on misinformation and misinterpretation, the only purpose of which is to deny its responsibility for the crimes committed in the course of its aggression against Azerbaijan.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“Unfortunately, we still face instances in which States that are responsible for violations of international law and regional politically binding obligations not the only continue to benefit from membership of regional and subregional organizations, but also abuse such a privilege with a View to undermining the efforts towards achieving a peaceful solution to regional security problems. Furthermore, as far as regional arrangements established for collective defence purposes are concerned, it is essential to avoid any ambiguity in terms of their area of responsibility and the conditions of invoking collective defence and to ensure that their respective functions are framed and guided by the Charter of the United Nations.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“While regional organizations are normally well positioned to understand the causes of armed conflict owing to their knowledge of the region, it is obvious that not all of them can boast the reality, political will and institutional capacity to ensure compliance by Member States with their statutory commitments. First and foremost, it is critical that all Member States adhere to their obligations as they laid out in the Charter of the United Nations with respect to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of States.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“Since the 2005 World Summit and the adoption of resolution 1631 (2005), important progress has been achieved in enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and regional partners across a full range of areas - from the maintenance of international peace and security and humanitarian assistance, to development and the protection of human rights. Indeed, in a number of instances, the relevant international organizations have proved to be indispensable mechanisms for promoting international and regional peace and security and cooperation in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. At the same time, serious challenges remain.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“My delegation had no intention to speak at this debate, but some thoughts expressed during the discussion encouraged us to take the floor. In accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, Member States conferred upon the Security Council the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and agreed that, in carrying out its duties under that responsibility, the Council acts on their behalf. At the same time, Chapter VIII of the Charter encourages cooperation between the United Nations and regional arrangements in the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2016-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7796 (2016) · source
“Fourthly, it would be more appropriate, in the context of the topic of today's open debate, if the delegation of the United States would recall the names of other journalists from Azerbaijan, among them Salatin Esgerova, Chingiz Mustafayev, Ali Mustafayev and Osman Mirzoev, who were killed during Armenia's aggression against Azerbaijan while performing their professional duties in the conflict zone. The perpetrators of the crimes committed against those journalists continue to enjoy impunity. We have not noticed that the Government of the United States has ever cared about those cases. Finally, I would like once again to commend the initiative of Lithuania in convening this high-level open debate to review the implementation of resolution 1738 (2013) and lessons learned.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“Secondly, the remarks on the aforementioned criminal case are irrelevant also in the view of the mandate of the Security Council, an organ on which the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security lies. Thirdly, the reference to individual criminal cases continues interference into the responsibilities of the law enforcement agencies. Attempts to politicize the investigation of such cases represent a challenge to the independence of the judiciary in a sovereign State.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“It is important that the Security Council consistently maintain its focus on the topic and systematically recall its demand that all parties to armed conflict comply fully with their obligations under international law related to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, includingjournalists, and that they take all the necessary measures to prevent attacks against journalists and to prosecute those responsible for such attacks. In conclusion, I would like to briefly comment on the remarks made by the delegation of the United States with regard to Azerbaijan. First, the reference to the ongoing criminal case against Mr. Ismayilova has nothing in common with the topic of today's open debate, which is the protection of journalists in situations of armed conflict.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“In its relevant resolutions, the SecurityCouncilcondemnstheviolationsofinternational humanitarian law committed during the conflict, including attacks on civilians and the bombardment of inhabited areas. However, the perpetrators of those violations, among them the members of the political and military leadership of Armenia, continue to enjoy impunity, and such a situation represents a serious challenge both to upholding individual rights and freedoms and to ensuring sustainable peace, justice, truth and reconciliation. Therefore, the international community should play a more proactive role when national authorities fail to take the steps necessary to ensure accountability.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“It is obvious that the problem cannot be addressed effectively unless there is a willingness on the part of States and the broader international community to take all the necessary measures to ensure that the existing norms and rules are fully respected and implemented and that those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law are brought to justice. Commitments to protection efforts must be free of selectivity and politically motivated approaches. The war waged against Azerbaijan by neighbouring Armenia claimed the lives of tens of thousands of civilians, including a number ofjournalists who were killed as a result of deliberate attacks when reporting from the conflict zone.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“Apart from preventive diplomacy efforts and the earliest peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts, the best deterrent, is, undoubtedly, ensuring a speedy end to impunity and holding to account those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law. Such violations also give rise to the right of victims to an effective remedy. Moreover, as the Secretary-General notes in his most recent report (S/2013/689), accountability should also be understood more broadly as encompassing the political, legal and moral responsibility of individuals and institutions for past violations.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“Attacks against journalists, media professionals and associated personnel in armed conflicts continue, while impunity for perpetrators remains widespread and represents the biggest obstacle to ensuring the safety ofjournalists. We pay tribute to journalists who under dangerous circumstances bravely perform their duties to inform the broader public about threats to international peace and security. The increased brutality of armed conflicts and the changing nature of warfare and terrorist and separatist threats nowadays give rise to the need for greater measures of protection for journalists at the national and international levels.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“It is also widely recognized that the rule according to which civilianjournalists engaged in professional missions in areas of armed conflict must be respected and protected as long as they are not taking a direct part in hostilities, constitutes a norm of customary international law applicable in both international and non-international armed conflicts. Indeed, existing rules as well as other important efforts undertaken at the international level, including in particular by the Security Council, provide a solid basis for protection. At the same time, there is a significant gap between the normative standards and their implementation. The current state of the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict, including journalists, leaves little room for optimism.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“First, I would like to thank the Lithuanian presidency for convening this high-level open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, with a specific focus on the protection of journalists. I also thank your delegation for submitting a concept note (S/2015/307, annex) on the topic. We are also grateful to Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson for his briefing on the matter. Under international humanitarian law, journalists in armed conflict are classified as civilians, and as such should be afforded the same protection. That norm was recalled in resolution 1738 (2006), the presidential statement of 12 February 2013 (S/PRST/2013/2) and the Council's resolution 2222 (2015), just adopted.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“Likewise, there is still an acute need for increased international assistance, including from the United Nations, to help individual member States fulfil the requirements of the resolution. I would therefore like to stress the particular importance of the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). We take note of the Committee's review of the implementation of the resolution in 2013. We welcome its recommendations to facilitate Member States fulfilment of their obligations and we encourage the Committee to continue its valuable assistance to them.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Moreover, the relevant State agencies in Azerbaijan constantly enhance their counter-proliferation capacities and physical protection measures and improve inter-agency cooperation to strengthen control over related materials. My country has hosted a number of national and international events on the effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in cooperation with various intergovernmental organizations, including training sessions and workshops for law-enforcement agencies. At a time when challenges to international peace and security remain unabated, more concerted action and greater synergy are required at all levels. By striving to implement their national obligations under resolution 1540 (2004), Member States would contribute significantly to global non-proliferation efforts.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Aside from being a party to relevant international legal instruments, including the Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism and the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials, my country also participates in various multilateral initiatives, such as the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. At the national level, Azerbaijan makes all necessary efforts to maintain an effective export- control system in order to prevent illegal activities relating to arms, military and dual-use goods, including the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and related materials. Azerbaijan's export-control system takes full account of our international legal obligations, including those under the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“We are also concerned by the existence of an outdated nuclear facility in our neighborhood and erroneous State policies in the sphere of nuclear safety and security, which pose a potential threat for the whole region and beyond. Therefore, the national security concept and the maritime security strategy of Azerbaijan define the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction as one of the key challenges to national security. Countering that menace is also among the priority areas of Azerbaijan's bilateral relations and international cooperation. Azerbaijan has always been a staunch supporter of a world free from weapons of mass destruction, including through the universalization of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the establishment of WMD-free zones throughout the world.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Any region affected by armed conflict, aggression, foreign military occupation, violent extremism, terrorism and transnational organized crime can easily become a proliferation-prone area, where non-State actors may seek to exploit State vulnerabilities in order to benefit from the prevailing impunity for apparent violations of international law. The accumulation of large quantities of armaments and munitions in areas beyond international control and the risk of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and related materials falling into the hands of non-State actors pose a serious threat to international peace and security.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this important meeting to mark the tenth anniversary of resolution 1540 (2004). This open debate provides an excellent opportunity to review the ground covered over the past decade since the adoption of this landmark resolution, to assess achievements and remaining gaps in implementation and to reiterate our collective commitment to the promotion of the goals of the resolution. We welcome the adoption of a presidential statement (S/PRST/2014/7) as an outcome of today's meeting. In many parts of the world, including the South Caucasus, the direct relevance ofresolution 1540 (2004) is obvious.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“It is curious that Armenia has the cheek to criticize and lecture others on such a notion as justice, which is a priori alien to that country's policy and practice. The best way to address the existing challenges and concerns is to ensure that the occupation of the territories of Azerbaijan is ended, that the rights of the forcibly displaced population to return to their homes is exercised without further delay, and that all those responsible for the serious crimes committed against Azerbaijani civilians in the course of the conflict are brought to justice.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“My delegation is taking the floor once again to react to the totally groundless remarks just made by the representative of Armenia. It has become the distinctive nature of the policy of Armenia to level accusations against a country whose territories it keeps under occupation and whose civilians it has brutally massacred and still continues to kill on a daily basis. It is unfortunate that the forum provided by the Security Council has once again been abused to disseminate lies. There is only one question that needs to be asked: what can be the weight of statements by a country whose President and other high-level officials are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity?”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We believe it is important that the Security Council consistently keep its focus on specific developments in the rule of law, in particular on the issue of accountability.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“It is essential that peace efforts and peace agreements never encourage, accept or tolerate situations achieved by the unlawful use of force and other egregious violations of international law, such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and ethnic cleansing. Such efforts should never promise amnesties or encourage any other form of immunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. In any event, the conflict-resolution initiatives considered by the Security Council and regional arrangements must ensure that peace and justice work together effectively. In conclusion, I would like to again commend the initiative of Lithuania to convene this open debate.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“As a result, past wrongs left unpunished and unrecognized continue to impede progress in achieving long-awaited peace in some parts of the world. Combating impunity is therefore important not only for the purpose ofprosecuting crimes and bringing those responsible to justice - the achievement of which is undoubtedly imperative per se - but also to ensure sustainable peace, truth and reconciliation. Such an approach to ending impunity falls in the context of the settlement of conflicts and provides that no peace settlement can be reached that is inconsistent with international law. It is clear that, in situations of protracted armed conflict, a lack of agreement on political issues cannot be used as a pretext for not establishing the truth concerning gross violations of human rights and of international humanitarian law.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“In that context, greater efforts are needed to ensure a unified approach to the rule of law and to address the major threats and Challenges that continue to affect basic elements of the international legal order, to undermine the national unity, territorial integrity and stability of States, and to regenerate disregard and contempt for human rights. More resolute and targeted measures are required to end impunity for serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. Unfortunately, as I have just noted, not all such violations in some situations of armed conflict, including those of a protracted nature, have received due attention and a response at the international and regional levels.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Those who perpetrated the crimes committed during the conflict, among whom are those holding high political and military posts in Armenia, still enjoy impunity. That continues to impede progress in achieving long- awaited peace and reconciliation between the two countries. Moreover, the glorification of terrorists and war criminals in Armenia, including raising them to the status of national heroes and bestowing State decorations on them, demonstrates how far the leadership of that Member State is from adhering to the rule of law and universal values of civilized relations.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Azerbaijan's consistent position with regard to the issue under consideration is well known and stems from its keen interest in contributing to the achievement of sustainable peace and development in our region and worldwide and from our practical experience in addressing the consequences of aggression, violent separatism, foreign military occupation and ethnic cleansing. At the end of 1987, neighbouring Armenia openly laid claim to the territory of the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan. That claim culminated in the occupation of the territories ofmy country, the killing of thousands of Azerbaijani civilians and in the expulsion of about 1 million Azerbaijanis from their homes in both Armenia and the occupied territories.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this important open debate on the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security and for submitting a concept note on the topic (S/2014/75, annex). In recent years, international attention to the importance of the rule of law has increased significantly. The practice of the Security Council has greatly contributed to that end. In its presidential statement of 19 January 2012 (S/PRST/2012/1), the Council, inter alia, emphasizes the importance of the rule of law as a key element of conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Armenia's widespread, deliberate and systematic policy of aggression and hatred is clearly reflected in the famous interview of 15 December 2000 with the then Defence Minister, now the incumbent President of Armenia. Responding to the question as to whether things could have happened differently and whether he had any regrets about the deaths of thousands of people as a result of the Armenian attacks against Azerbaijani civilians, he said frankly, "I have absolutely no regrets, since such upheavals are necessary even if thousands have to die". No further comments are needed here to explain the logic and the attitude of the Armenian leadership towards the issue of civilian protection and the peaceful settlement of the conflict.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“While trying to accuse Azerbaijan of alleged anti-Armenian propaganda and referring to ambiguous, politically motivated and groundless interpretations of the Khojaly massacre, the representative of Armenia at the same time not only refrained from commenting on the views expressed by the European Court of Human Rights, authoritative international non-governmental organizations and eyewitnesses of the tragedy. He also neglected to clarify the revelations of his country's high-ranking officials and the direct participants in the crime, who, in turn, unequivocally admitted their responsibility for the extermination of the inhabitants and defenders of Khojaly.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Those resolutions condemned the use of force against Azerbaijan and the occupation of its territories by the Armenian forces, reaffirmed respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and the inviolability of its international borders and demanded the immediate, full and unconditional withdrawal of the occupying forces from all occupied territories (resolutions 822 (1993), 853 (1993), 874 (1993) and 884 (1993)). The resolutions also made specific reference to violations of international humanitarian law, including the displacement of a large number of civilians in Azerbaijan, attacks on civilians and the bombardment of inhabited areas.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The attempts by Armenia to disguise its aggression, and thereby to assert its innocence with regard to the crimes committed against Azerbaijani civilians, are unlikely to be taken seriously given the incontrovertible evidence, which testifies to the diametrically opposite situation. The arguments of the Armenian side are particularly astonishing as they are voiced in the Security Council, which in 1993 adopted fourresolutions.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“It is essential that such efforts and peace agreements under no circumstances encourage the acceptance of situations achieved by the unlawful use of force and other serious violations of international law, such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and ethnic cleansing. It is essential that the Security Council consistently maintain its focus on the protection of civilians and systematically reiterate its demand that all parties to armed conflict comply fully with their obligations under international law. In conclusion, I would like to again commend the initiative of Lithuania in convening this open debate and advancing this significant theme in the work of the Security Council.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Even the calls from the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly and other members of the international community to observe the Olympic Truce during the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi did not prevent the Armenian side from escalating the situation along the front line. Azerbaijan strongly condemns all attacks against civilians. They should not pay the price for the lack of progress in the settlement process. In that context, it is important that the Security Council, Member States and regional organizations ensure that peace efforts, inter alia, contribute to ensuring accountability, including by encouraging the parties concerned to envisage transitional justice and reparation clauses in peace agreements.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Even children were not spared. The period from 1991 until the establishment of the ceasefire, in 1994, was marked by an increase in the magnitude, intensity and consistency of the attacks on Azerbaijani civilians. In February 1992, the Azerbaijani town of Khojaly was completely razed to the ground, and its civilian population was subjected to an unprecedented massacre by the invading Armenian forces. The impunity still enjoyed by the perpetrators of the crimes committed during the conflict continues to impede progress in achieving the long-awaited peace and reconciliation between the two countries. Despite the formal ceasefire, deliberate attacks against Azerbaijani civilians and civilian objects have become more frequent and more violent in recent months.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“When national authorities fail to take the steps necessary to ensure accountability, the international community should play a more proactive role in order to ensure an appropriate response, including through the establishment of ad hoc tribunals, international commissions of inquiry and fact-finding missions. Particular consideration must be given to the protection of civilians forced to leave their homes as a result of armed conflict. Azerbaijan supports the continuing efforts to raise awareness of the problem of internal displacement and the right of return. My country's familiarity with the suffering of civilians in armed conflict is not based on hearsay. The forcible deportation of more than 200,000 Azerbaijanis from their homes in Armenia at the end of the 19805 was accompanied by killings, torture and other crimes.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“As the most recent report of the Secretary-General on the topic (S/2013/689) acknowledges, the current state of the protection of civilians leaves little room for optimism. The increasing brutality of armed conflicts and the changing nature of warfare nowadays give rise to a need for greater measures for protection at the national and international levels. More resolute and targeted measures are required to end impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. As the Secretary-General notes in his report, impunity contributes to instability, allows war crimes and serious human rights violations to proliferate, undermines the fabric of societies and prevents the development of lasting solutions.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank the Lithuanian presidency for convening this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Fifteen years ago, the Security Council adopted its first resolution on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (resolution 1265 (l999)), which, inter alia, explicitly mandated a United Nations peacekeeping operationto protectcivilians. Indeed, sincethenanumber of important efforts have been undertaken to increase the attention of the international community, develop a normative basis and enhance the implementation of protection mandates by peacekeeping operations. At the same time, numerous challenges remain, and civilians continue to account for the vast majority of casualties in armed conflicts.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“It is obvious that no peace settlement can be reached that is inconsistent with international law, particularly where peremptory norms are concerned, such as the prohibition on the use of force and the obligation to respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States. It is important that conflict settlement frameworks are not used as a tool to consolidate a priori illegal and fait accompli-based solutions. No doubt, attempts to impose or encourage such solutions will fail to provide the necessary foundations for enduring peace and long- term stability.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“The establishment of truth about serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law committed during conflicts, and the need for institutional actions to prevent the repetition of such violations, are all necessary prerequisites for true conflict resolution. It is essential to address conflict-related violations by all available means, including, inter alia, by creating judicial mechanisms and mandating international commissions of inquiry or fact-finding missions to ascertain precisely the facts in contention. The imperative of establishing and documenting truth, shedding light on real facts and combating impunity is undeniable. Such efforts must be free of selectivity and politically motivated approaches.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“It is important to underline the role of the rule of law in preventing conflict, mitigating the effects of the conflict once it has arisen and in resolving conflicts and thus establishing a stable and durable peace. Integral to the existing challenges and efforts towards searching for a sustainable peace is the need to ensure accountability for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, both for individual perpetrators and for parties to conflict. As practice shows, wrongs left unpunished or unrecognized can impede the achievement of long- awaited peace and reconciliation and can easily lead to the eruption of new conflicts and the commission of new crimes.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“There should be a better understanding that States acting in contravention of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, violating international humanitarian and human rights law and disregarding Security Council resolutions, may forestall enforcement countermeasures only by putting a prompt end to their illegal acts and negotiating in good faith the prospects for permanent peace, stability and cooperation. The fact that illegal situations continue because of political circumstances does not mean that they are thereby rendered legal or can go on forever.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“But history can also serve or be taught to promote respect towards other peoples and cultures, to accept differences and to develop an ability to coexist. In a number of situations, important efforts have helped to reduce tensions and have ensured that peace and reconciliation processes have moved forward. At the same time, more should be done to address the major threats and challenges that continue to affect the basic elements of the international legal order, undermine the sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability of States and regenerate disregard and contempt for human rights.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“At the outset, I should like to congratulate the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on its assumption and effective discharge of the presidency functions of the Security Council during the month of January. We are also grateful to the delegation of Jordan for having organized this open debate on such an important topic. The concept paper (S/2014/30, annex) prepared by the presidency raises a very fundamental problem. Indeed, too often we encounter premeditated attempts to falsify history, in particular its most traumatic episodes, or to weaponize the past in order to inculcate enmity and hatred and instigate wars against other nations. Hence, generations are born trapped in a deep sense of hatred and intolerance.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“It is essential to recall once again the importance above all of human rights doctrine, which is based on the need to respect human dignity and consequently punish all those who seriously attack that dignity.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7073 (2013) · source
“The cooperation of States and their continued support remain a critical pillar of the work of the Tribunals and the Residual Mechanism. It is important that States remain committed to meeting their relevant obligations in that regard. The international community, including the Security Council, should spare no effort in providing the Tribunals with the necessary support to achieve completion of their mandates and in preserving their legacy. The activity and jurisprudence of both Tribunals have helped to develop international law, fight impunity and deliver justice. The practice of the Tribunals can obviously benefit national efforts to pursue post-conflict justice, especially in those situations where the prevailing culture of impunity for serious crimes represents a considerable obstacle to peace and reconciliation.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7073 (2013) · source