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1. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2153 (2014). I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”

   2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7163 (2014) · source

2. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Cote d'Ivoire to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/303, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France, Nigeria, Rwanda and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour.”

   2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7163 (2014) · source

3. “In favour: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2152 (2014). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.10 am.”

   2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7162 (2014) · source

4. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Spain to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/299, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France, the Russian Federation, Spain and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/258, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

   2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7162 (2014) · source

5. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.25 am.”

   2014-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7159 (2014) · source

6. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/279, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. I now give the floor to Mr. Ladsous.”

   2014-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7159 (2014) · source

7. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10 am.”

   2014-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7158 (2014) · source

8. “I thank Mr. Koenders for his briefing. I now give the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, African Integration and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali.”

   2014-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7158 (2014) · source

9. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Mali to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs, African Integration and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Albert Koenders, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Mali and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/229, which contains the report of the Secretary- General on the situation in Mali.”

   2014-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7158 (2014) · source

10. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.15 pm.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7157 (2014) · source

11. “I hope that our hopes will be justified. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7157 (2014) · source

12. “The ongoing rebellion in eastern Ukraine flagrantly rubs salt in the wound and exacerbates an already tenuous political situation, with far-reaching implications for human rights, peace and security. We all know that it is an established fact that violations of human rights often occur in situations of conflict. That underscores the imperative for a speedy political and diplomatic resolution of the crisis in Ukraine. We urge all concerned parties to cease beating the drums of war. They must work assiduously to ease the escalating tensions and embrace dialogue and all its ramifications, for the larger interests of the people of Ukraine. All of us around this table have expressed the hope that the meeting to take place tomorrow, 17 April, will lead to a resolution of the crisis. I hope that our hopes are not misplaced.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7157 (2014) · source

13. “We believe in the central role of the United Nations in de-escalating tensions in Ukraine. The United Nations provides an impartial platform and professional expertise, which are both essential ingredients in the efforts to ensure that human rights are respected and protected in Ukraine. Independent monitoring and analysis of the human rights situation will outline technical, legal or other assistance needs and may contribute to addressing the root causes of the violence. The human rights issues linked to the current crisis in Ukraine need to be comprehensively addressed within the framework of a peaceful and negotiated resolution of the crisis. The authorities must continue to engage all groups in the country and assure them that their concerns will be addressed.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7157 (2014) · source

14. “I shall now make a few remarks in my national capacity. I also want to thank Assistant Secretary-General Ivan Simonovie for his briefing on the human rights situation in Ukraine. We have studied the report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the human rights situation in Ukraine and note that it is comprehensive. We are encouraged by the relentless and consistent engagement of the United Nations in Ukraine. That is exemplified by the establishment of the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine, the readiness of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to provide testimonial assistance for legislative reforms and the recent high- level visits by the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary- General Feltman, Senior Adviser Robert Serry and Mr. Simonovic.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7157 (2014) · source

15. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Ivan Simonovie, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Ivan eimonovie.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7157 (2014) · source

16. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.55 p.m.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

17. “In 2010, while we served on the Security Council, I had occasion at a retreat of the Council to remind the Council that, according to the great poet Dante, neutrality is not an option because, again according to Dante, the hottest corner of hell is reserved for those who preserve their neutrality in times of moral crisis. We want to take this opportunity to recognize the remarkable progress that Rwanda has made over the past 20 years in healing the wounds of genocide and advancing the process of reconciliation. We are greatly inspired by that, and we join the international community in the adoption of resolution 2150 (2014) today in the determined chorus of "never again". I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

18. “And how do we generate the courage and political will to prevent genocide? Those are key questions to which we are all collectively responsible to provide adequate and genuine responses. Ultimately, it all boils down to the choices that we all decide to make. The choice of compassion over hatred, the choice of inclusion over exclusion, and the choice of peace over war are always ours to make. Today is an important reminder of the far-reaching consequences of those choices. Let the memories of Rwanda be a constant and visible reminder of the necessity of making the right choice - the choice of peace. Let us muster the courage that makes us too strong for fear and too noble for anger or revenge. Let us eschew neutrality.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

19. “Perpetrators of genocide must be held accountable in order to send a strong and unambiguous message of zero tolerance on the part of the international community. We recall that at the 27 January New York launch of Kwibuka20, the commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, the Secretary-General aptly stated that we have learned important lessons. He also emphasized that genocide is not a single event but a process that requires planning and resources to carry out, and that with adequate information, mobilization, courage and political will, genocide can indeed be prevented. Several questions arise from that thesis of the Secretary-General. How can we obtain information to prevent genocide? Who needs to be mobilized and by whom in order to prevent genocide?”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

20. “With that comes the added benefit of allowing for preventive measures to be taken in a timely manner. Nigeria remains committed to the fight against impunity. We believe that impunity must be addressed resolutely wherever it occurs anywhere in world. The fight against impunity and the prevention of mass atrocity crimes are national priorities for us, as clearly demonstrated through the various instruments instituted to address that menace. Our beliefin the need for global action against mass atrocity crimes and security threats to humankind underpins our ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Arms Trade Treaty and other relevant international legal instruments. Nigeria appreciates the important role of the ICC in fighting genocide and other mass atrocity crimes.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

21. “One of the actions requires the United Nations to provide Member States with candid information concerning people at risk of various violations of human rights. Nigeria would like to underline the importance of adherence to the principle of early warning mechanisms and the need for a timely and decisive response. Today, there is a plethora of theatres of conflict around the world, and urgent actions are required to halt those conflicts and indeed address their root causes. In some of those places, the situation is reaching a critical threshold and the risk of mass atrocity crimes is very high. The benefits of an early warning mechanism is that it enhances the chances of detecting those signs that point to the possibility that genocide may indeed occur.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

22. “Similarly, following the release of the July 2010 report, the General Assembly, on 9 August 2010, convened an informal interactive dialogue on the main themes of the report. Nigeria was one of the eight countries that participated in that dialogue. In addition to the periodic reports, the Secretary- General has made some significant appointments since the genocide in Rwanda that will help in the fight against genocide, which has been mentioned by various speakers this morning. We therefore commend the Secretary-General for appointing the Special Adviser for the Prevention of Genocide and a Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect. We also commend the Secretary-General for his Rights Up Front initiative, which contains six critical actions to help the Secretariat coordinate the Organization's work in the area of human rights.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

23. “We appreciate the Secretary-General's past reports on the subject in which he has proposed tools for genocide prevention, including the report of January 2009 on "Implementing the responsibility to protect" (A/63/677), the July 2010 report on "Early warning, assessment and the responsibility to protect" (A/64/864), and the July 2013 report on "Responsibility to protect: State responsibility and prevention" (S/2013/399). In July 2009, the Secretary-General presented his January 2009 report to the General Assembly, and in the same month a General Assembly plenary debate on the responsibility to protect was held (A/63/PV.97). The debate presented delegations with an opportunity to demonstrate their support for implementing their commitments under the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document (resolution 60/1).”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

24. “The elements of the plan were designed to, first, prevent armed conflict which may provide a provide a pretext for genocide; secondly, protect civilians in armed conflict, including through the use of United Nations peacekeepers; thirdly, end impunity through judicial action in national and international courts; fourthly, gather information and set up early warning systems; and fifthly, take swift and decisive action, including through the use of military force. One year later, at the 2005 World Summit, leaders from across the world agreed on the responsibility to protect populations against the four mass atrocities - genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes and crimes against humanity.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

25. “The concept note for today's briefing (S/20l4/265, annex) invites us to consider various issues related to the prevention of genocide. I shall attempt to address the evolution of the preventive capabilities of the United Nations since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, early warning mechanisms, fighting impunity through justice, and lessons learned. On the evolution of the preventive capabilities of the United Nations since 1994, Nigeria would like to acknowledge the important steps that the United Nations has taken, and I want to name them specifically. During the tenth anniversary of the genocide in 2004, then- Secretary-General Kofi Annan presented a five-point plan of action aimed at preventing genocide.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

26. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. I want to join those who have taken the floor before me to thank our briefers, Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson and Ambassador Colin Keating, for their briefings. They have not only provided profound insights and fresh perspectives on today's subject of discussion, but they have also established some institutional memory for the future. I want to sincerely thank Ambassador Keating in particular for his recognition of Nigeria's critical role in condemning the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and reinforcing the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda in the Security Council in 1994. I thank him very much; we feel inspired by that recognition.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

27. “I thank Ambassador Keating for his briefing. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2150 (2014). I now give the floor to members of the Security Council.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

28. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/265, which contains the text of a letter dated 11 April 2014 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration. I wish to warmly welcome the Deputy Secretary- General, His Excellency Mr. Jan Eliasson, to whom I now give the floor.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

29. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/270, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chad, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, the Russian Federation, Rwanda, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Turkey, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

30. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Somalia, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo and Turkey to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Ambassador Colin Keating to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2014-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7155 (2014) · source

31. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 9.45 pm.”

    2014-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7154 (2014) · source

32. “Over time, the world has graduated from nineteenth-century adventures. In this splendid twenty-first century, the world should not encourage or tolerate the establishment of power blocs or spheres of influence. which are not only inimical to international peace and security but especially detrimental to the conduct of friendly and balanced relations between and among States. We emphasize the futility and dangers of a military solution to the crisis. Instead, the option of dialogue between the concerned parties must be vigorously pursued without preconditions. We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint in order to avoid any further deterioration of the situation. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”

    2014-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7154 (2014) · source

33. “That begins with respect for the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, among which is respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of States. We have also highlighted the need to use the existing bilateral and multilateral instruments to resolve the crisis. The Budapest Memorandum of 1994 and the Treaty between the Russian Federation and Ukraine on Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership, signed by both countries in 1990 and 1997, are significant points of departure for negotiations. Those are the principles that guide Nigeria's position and that inform our stance on the issue. We believe that only a diplomatic solution, achievable by direct and genuine dialogue between the parties, can resolve the current crisis between the Russian Federation and Ukraine.”

    2014-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7154 (2014) · source

34. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Nigeria. I want to join my colleagues in thanking Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing on the latest developments in Ukraine. We have observed very closely the unfolding events in Ukraine since our last meeting on 28 March, when the Council was briefed by the Secretary-General. Like others, we are very deeply concerned about the fact that the situation remains tense and, indeed, has deteriorated. The utter lawlessness and state of anarchy witnessed in at least six states in eastern Ukraine are provocative and constitute a grave threat to peace. Throughout our engagement on this issue, our message has been unequivocal. The need to uphold universally agreed principles and the sanctity of international law is what we have stressed.”

    2014-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7154 (2014) · source

35. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Fernandez-Taranco.”

    2014-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7154 (2014) · source

36. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.25 am.”

    2014-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7153 (2014) · source

37. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/ 142, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the Central African Republic submitted pursuant to paragraph 48 of Security Council resolution 2127 (2013). I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2149 (2014). I shall now give the floor to the member of the Council who wishes to make a statement following the voting.”

    2014-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7153 (2014) · source

38. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Central African Republic to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Toussaint Kongo-Doudou, Minister for Foreign Affairs, African Integration, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/252, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Australia, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America.”

    2014-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7153 (2014) · source

39. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 am.”

    2014-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7152 (2014) · source

40. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/138, which contains the special report of the Secretary-General on the review of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur . It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2148 (2014). I now give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”

    2014-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7152 (2014) · source

41. “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan Special report of the Secretary-General on the review of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (S/2014/138) The President: In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/236, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Australia, France, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”

    2014-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7152 (2014) · source

42. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council in the month of April 2014, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Her Excellency Ms. Sylvie Lucas, Permanent Representative of Luxembourg, for her service as President of the Council during the month of March. I am sure that I speak on behalf of all of the members of the Council in expressing my deep appreciation to Ambassador Lucas and her team for the great diplomatic skill and superlative performance of her delegation. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    2014-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7152 (2014) · source

43. “We are indeed pleased to support the draft presidential statement to be adopted at the end of the meeting. It not only speaks to the remarkable recovery of Sierra Leone but also is an eloquent testimony to the remarkable achievements of UNIPSIL. For that, we remain greatly indebted to Executive Representative of the Secretary-General Toyberg-Frandzen and his staff for their commitment and dedication in the success story of Sierra Leone today.”

    2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source

44. “In the same vein, we welcome the hybrid mechanism of utilizing the courts and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in fighting impunity. The most visible fruits of that effort are the considerable lessons that serve to address the issue of transitional justice. As other speakers before me have aptly noted, reconciliation is indeed possible after a protracted and bitter conflict. We applaud the steady and remarkable recovery of civilians from the socioeconomic collapse. We acknowledge the steadfastness of donors and international development partners, which have served as pillars of support. The onus is now on the authorities of Sierra Leone to consolidate those gains and to reinforce them by encouraging investment and the development of opportunities in the country.”

    2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source

45. “We note specifically the establishment of the transnational organized crime unit and other regional initiatives, in conjunction with UNIPSIL, for combating national and transnational crime. We encourage the strengthening of such initiatives through the development of national institutions and capacity-building of the security agencies. That is even more pertinent as UNIPSIL hands over its functions to the State authorities later this year. As UNIPSIL winds up its activities, it is important to highlight the efforts of the National Human Rights Commission in establishing a framework that promotes accountability. Such mechanisms have contributed immeasurably to the creation of a relatively conducive environment for the protection of vulnerable members of society.”

    2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source

46. “First, the close collaboration among the Government, civil society and non-State actors towards developing solutions to common challenges provides considerable inspiration and, indeed, a good foundation. That was particularly evident in the dialogue held during the constitutional review process. Such efforts promote understanding, political participation and capacity-building for governance institutions and are a clear sign of the country's democratic progress. More significantly, they laid the foundations for the holding of peaceful and credible elections, which represent a milestone in the political history of Sierra Leone. The security reforms that have taken place in the country during the transition are crucial.”

    2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source

47. “Indeed, he is part of this success story. We commend the Government and people of Sierra Leone for their purposeful collaboration with UNIPSIL, which has culminated in discernable progress towards peace, stability and long-term development. Today, as speakers before me have noted, Sierra Leone represents one of the success stories of post-conflict recovery, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Three elements have emerged as the drivers of the success that we all applaud today in Sierra Leone's transformation: political dialogue towards a constitutional review process and national inclusiveness, security sector support and the strengthening of human rights institutions. Those will constitute the focus of my comments.”

    2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source

48. “We welcome Foreign Minister Samura Kamara. We are glad to have him in our midst today. I would like to take the opportunity of his presence among us to convey our very heartfelt condolences on the passing of the former President of Sierra Leone, Alhaji Ahmad Tejan Kabbah. We join the Government and people of Sierra Leone in paying our respects to his memory. I want to thank Executive Representative of the Secretary-General Toyberg-Frandzen on his comprehensive briefing on the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL). The Chair ofthe Sierra Leone configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), our colleague Ambassador Guillermo Rishchynski, deserves our greatest appreciation for the passion, commitment and remarkable dedication with which he has approached his task.”

    2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source

49. “Our willing submission to the rule of the International Court of Justice in our dispute with the Republic of Cameroon should serve as a beacon and an inspiration to law-abiding nations. Nigeria is vehemently opposed to unilateral secession or forceful excision of territory designed to alter the configuration of States in their internationally recognized boundaries. Standing on that fundamental principle, Nigeria is opposed to any unilateral declaration by a component part of a State that will alter the configuration of the State to which it appropriately belongs. It is therefore needless to restate that the impending referendum in Crimea is not in consonance with the Constitution of Ukraine. The consequences of any defiance are better imagined than described.”

    2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source

50. “The draft resolution, which is not a country-specific draft resolution but one that underscores universally agreed principles and the sanctity of international law, also mentions the Budapest Memorandum of 1994, which provides a framework within which the crisis could be peacefully resolved. We have consistently called for dialogue, mediation, restraint and an end to hostile rhetoric. Therefore, Nigeria is fundamentally opposed to the threat or use of force in settling international disputes. The lessons of history are not far-fetched, and we remain vigilant that the mistakes of history not be repeated by those alive today. Nigeria has consistently advocated for mediation and the pacific settlement of disputes, including territorial disputes.”

    2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source