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“These disturbing developments on Iran's nuclear programme and proliferation activities will require close and sustained monitoring by the 1737 Committee and its Panel of Experts. The international community must maintain the highest level of vigilance and stand ready to address, in a pacific manner, proliferation risks wherever they occur.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source
“It must grant access to all sites, equipment, persons and documents requested by the Agency. In addition, it should take steps to implement its safeguards agreement and other obligations. 11-64673 In spite of the limited progress of the previous talks with the E3+3, we believe that diplomatic negotiation is vital to resolve all outstanding issues relating to Iran's nuclear activities. We therefore call for redoubled efforts by all actors, including the E3+3, for a negotiated solution to the problem. Iran should also take steps to improve its interaction with the IAEA and the E3+3 as a demonstration of its commitment to its obligations under the international instruments, and particularly to a peaceful nuclear programme.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source
“Concerns have also been raised by the IAEA on Iran's failure to fully cooperate with the body and on the lack of sufficient clarification on the direction of its nuclear programme. These are worrying developments, and they underline the need for intensified interaction between Iran and the Agency. We believe it is incumbent on Iran, as a State party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, to dispel the doubts surrounding its nuclear programme and reassure the international community of the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear programme. Iran should engage substantively with the IAEA without delay to provide necessary clarification and information on all pending issues, especially those relating to possible military aspects of its nuclear programme.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source
“Indeed, more intensive outreach activities are required in developing countries to underpin these improvements. In the same vein, accelerated action in the Implementation Assistance Notices and the publication of the Panel's final report is needed to improve the information available to the wider United Nations membership on the Committee's activities. Let me use this opportunity to reiterate Nigeria's continued cooperation and support in the work of the Committee. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has once again voiced serious concerns on the possible military dimensions of Iran's nuclear programme. Its recent report indicates that Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear device.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source
“I want to say that we owe a great debt to Ambassador Nestor Osorio for his concise briefing on the activities of the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 18 of resolution 1737 (2006). We deeply appreciate his precision, his outreach and his inspiring leadership of the Committee. In the past three months, the 1737 Committee and its Panel of Experts have enhanced the implementation of the Security Council's resolutions on Iran. The outreach activities of the Committee, conducted through visits, inspections and participation in seminars, have improved the understanding not only of the Committee's work but also of the role of States in the implementation of the resolutions. We believe that these activities should be sustained.”
2011-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6697 (2011) · source
“In its transition towards assuming full responsibility for its political and economic future, we assure the Government of Afghanistan of Nigeria's support for, and commitment to, the legitimate causes of both the Government and the people of Afghanistan.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“We also endorse the tripartite meetings of Afghanistan, Pakistan and the United States. We hope that those forums will provide the necessary springboard for addressing both the internal and the external dimensions of the conflict. In conclusion, we wish to extend our deep appreciation to Special Representative of the Secretary-General de Mistura for his characteristic exceptional leadership. We owe a great debt to the staff of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and all United Nations personnel for their remarkable commitment to building a sustainable and democratic Afghanistan. We look forward to a productive working relationship with the Secretary- General's incoming Special Representative, Mr. Jan Kubis.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“The commitment demonstrated by international partners in the Istanbul and Bonn Conferences to long-term support for Afghanistan beyond 2014 is very encouraging. However, concrete measures must be taken to follow up on those commitments. We commend the Government of Afghanistan for the enormous strides it has made towards regional cooperation. The improved dialogue and cooperation among its neighbours has led to the implementation of several joint commissions related to bilateral trade and the exchange of information that could improve synergy in efforts to fight illicit trafficking in drugs, arms and human beings, as well as organized crime. In that regard, we welcome the formation of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Commission on Reconciliation and Peace.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“On the economic and regional development fronts, we would like to encourage the implementation of a well-articulated economic policy that will sustain economic growth and the development of Afghan society. As we invest substantially in the security sector, we must also increase our financial contributions to strengthen the country's economic base, so as to avoid its collapse. Emphasis should be placed on the strengthening of institutions, particularly at the subnational level, the creation of jobs and economic opportunities and the delivery of basic amenities. Long-term international support and private- sector investment will enhance revenue generation and propel economic activities. For greater coherence and efficiency, we underline the need to continue channelling funds and other forms of assistance through the Afghan budget system.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“In that connection, we welcome the resumption of parliamentary activities and the recent confirmation by the National Assembly of key appointments, including that of a member of the Independent Commission for the Supervision of the Implementation of the Constitution. The resolution of the impasse in the National Assembly is a clear indication that Afghanistan's nascent democracy is gradually taking root. The search for a comprehensive peace in Afghanistan within a reasonable time frame also requires progress in efforts to resume peace talks with moderate elements of the Taliban. Notwithstanding the inclusiveness of its discussions at the November meeting, the Loya Jirga must work harder to find a way forward on the issue.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“The Government of Afghanistan must ensure, however, that the necessary safeguards are in place within the transition period to guarantee the ability of the ANSF to assume full control over Afghan security. The international community, for its part, must throw its weight behind the Afghan Government, if the crucial fight against terrorism is to be won. In the political arena, Nigeria welcomes the continuing progress in the reconciliation and reintegration efforts in Afghanistan, despite the cyclical violence, especially in the south and the east of the country. In order to forge the national unity envisaged within the larger political framework, the peace process must continue to be Afghan-driven.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“The report predicts that Afghanistan would suffer a recession in 2014, after foreign troops leave and aid dwindles and that if the security situation gets worse the country could face complete economic collapse. Given the formidable security challenges still confronting the country, we face the critical task of finding a compromise between the planned withdrawal of troops and President Karzai's request for security support well into 2024. The need to proceed in a manner that assures the strengthening of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and preserves the fragile peace cannot be overemphasized. The military plan for the interim period should therefore focus on sustained training of the ANSF. We identify with the plan to increase the size of the Forces.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“Recent reports of insurgencies across the Afghan borders, incidents of civilian casualties and targeted high-profile assassinations, especially the assassination of Professor Rabbani, former Afghan President and Chair of the High Peace Council, threaten to decimate the fragile peace and stability achieved over the years. The wave of bombings across three cities, which killed 52 people, as the country shared celebrations of Ashura, signals the disturbing sectarian undertone of the continuing violence. Against that backdrop, the November 2011 World Bank Report draws a direct correlation between the planned 2014 withdrawal of foreign troops and a potential economic recession or collapse in Afghanistan.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“I want to join others in acknowledging the presence of Deputy Foreign Minister Ludin and to thank him very much for his inspiring statement. I would also like to thank former Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Staffan de Mistura, not only for his remarkable success but especially for the confidence that he demonstrates for the future of Afghanistan. I also want to thank Under-Secretary-General Ladsous for his comprehensive briefing. This morning my intervention will focus on three areas - security, political development and economic and regional development. We are gratified to hear about the concerted and strenuous efforts to sustain peace and stability in Afghanistan. However, the continuing security situation remains a cause for concern.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“I would like thank the members of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations and the 1518 Committee for their constructive contributions and for the quality of their cooperation. I would also like to thank the delegation of India for having effectively fulfilled the function of Vice-Chair of the 1518 Committee. Let me also extend my thanks to the Secretariat for its tireless and diligent support. On behalf of the Nigerian delegation, I wish every success to the incoming Chairs of the Working Group and the Committee.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“To date, the Committee has not been authorized to undertake any additional tasks in that regard. The remaining prohibitions on the supply of arms to Iraq, which exclude arms and related materiel required by the Government of Iraq, are therefore not currently accompanied by a Security Council mechanism, such as a committee or a monitoring mechanism with a mandate to oversee the implementation of those particular measures. 1 would like to conclude by recalling that the Security Council, in its resolution 1546 (2004), stressed the importance for all States to abide strictly by the remaining measures, and called upon the Government of Iraq to ensure that appropriate implementation procedures were in place.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“The Committee received a letter, dated 5 May, from the Permanent Representative of Australia to the United Nations regarding the implementation of the arms embargo concerning Iraq. In its reply to the Permanent Representative of Australia, the Committee noted that its mandate did not authorize it to provide guidance on questions pertaining to the implementation of the arms embargo. In that connection, I would again wish to recall that the Security Council decided, in resolution 1518 (2003), that the mandate of the Committee would be kept under review and that the Council would consider authorizing the Committee to undertake the additional task of observing Member States' fulfilment of their obligations in connection with the arms embargo on Iraq, as reaffirmed in paragraph 10 of resolution 1483 (2003).”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“I remain hopeful that the second long-pending issue may also be resolved before the end of this year. The Committee received two communications dated 23 June from the Permanent Mission of Iraq proposing the addition of eight names to the list of 3 individuals established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1483 (2003) and an amendment to the entries for two names already inscribed on that list. That request remains pending before the Committee. The Committee also received a letter, dated 22 June, from the Permanent Representative of Kuwait informing the Committee of Kuwait's decision to transfer frozen Iraqi assets deposited in Kuwaiti banks since 1990 to the Development Fund for Iraq, in accordance with paragraph 23 of resolution 1483 (2003).”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“A separate delisting request from a Member State had previously been submitted to the Committee for the same two individuals. On 3 June, the Committee agreed to remove from the list the names of the two individuals who had applied for delisting through the focal point. In a related development, a delisting request for a third individual, which had been submitted in 2007 by a Member State and had remained pending before the Committee, was also resolved. The holds that had previously been placed by the individual Committee members were lifted, and the individual concerned was removed from the Committee's list of individuals on 6 December. I am pleased to report that the delisting of those three individuals has brought to a conclusion one of two separate matters that had been pending before the Committee since 2007.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“Allow me to say a few words in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003), which deals with the situation between Iraq and Kuwait. The Committee was established by Security Council resolution 1518 (2003) to continue to identify, in accordance with paragraphs 19 and 23 of resolution 1483 (2003), individuals and entities whose funds, other financial assets and economic resources should be frozen and transferred to the Development Fund for Iraq. While the Committee has not held any meetings this year, it has continued to consider the relevant issues brought to its attention. In particular, the Committee received a letter dated 27 February from the focal point regarding a delisting request for two persons included on the Committee's list of individuals.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“It is indeed my expectation that the final report of the Working Group will incorporate all of those proposals. The Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations has continued to grow in strength and relevance. In order to sustain its unique role in United Nations peacekeeping, we must make 11-63690 certain that no gains are lost by consolidating the progress achieved thus far. As we draw the curtains on an eventful year in global peacekeeping operations, we must relentlessly strive to ensure not only that United Nations peacekeeping is described as a global partnership, but also that it is objectively seen to be so. I have had the special privilege of chairing not only the Special Committee, but also this Working Group in the Security Council. It has allowed me to connect the dots.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“Our obligation is to reciprocate that support by ensuring that the outcomes of our meetings are indeed translated into action by both the Council and the Secretariat. Regular reporting on the activities of the Working Group to the Council will be the first vital step in the right direction towards achieving that objective. Keeping the format of our meetings informal and further adapting it to a solution-oriented platform are indeed imperative. Bearing in mind that the concerns of the TCCs and PCCs are sometime as diverse as the solutions they proffer to existing challenges, the Working Group should also become a consensus-building platform. I believe that the Working Group will benefit immensely from proposals made by both the TCCs and the Secretariat.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“I also believe that the discussions of the Working Group can enrich the debates of this Council during the crucial phases of a mission's life cycle, especially the mandate renewal, mission planning and technical assessment stages. In that regard, the Working Group should continue to work in partnership with the Secretariat and the TCCs in incorporating case studies into its thematic discussions. We strongly recommend that such case studies be drawn from peacekeeping missions whose authorizations are set to expire in the months ahead, as well as missions in which strategic actions that can have an impact on the mandate are contemplated. The Working Group witnessed not only an improvement in the substantive participation of the TCCs at its meetings, but also their significant contribution to the framework of its agenda.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“Perhaps the value added by the Working Group is the platform that it has provided for enhanced informal interactive dialogue among the various stakeholders on generic and specific 11-63690 peacekeeping issues. By maintaining a flexible programme of work over the reporting period, the Working Group successfully accommodated the views and concerns of TCCs as they arose. The Working Group benefited immensely by drawing substantially from the issues that were of specific importance during our negotiations at the last regular session of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations of the General Assembly (C-34), held in March.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“At its final substantive meeting, the Working Group appraised the triangular relationship between the Secretariat, the Security Council, and the troop- contributing countries (TCCs) and police-contributing countries (PCCs). While the TCCs acknowledged an improvement in the triangular relationship, they noted that Security Council resolution 1353 (2001) envisioned more than information sharing. In that regard, they urged that the views of TCCs should be sought before an assessment mission was carried out, during strategic redeployments and at the start-up, transition and drawdown of a mission. I believe that it has been 10 years since the Council established the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“To ensure that transition strategies are sensitive to the nuances encountered in the field, the need to avoid setting excessively rigid benchmarks for deployment or drawdown was also highlighted. In reviewing the concept of inter-mission cooperation, it was emphasized that such cooperation was not the panacea needed to fill in capacity gaps. Contemporary peacekeeping missions that share geographic proximity stand to benefit from interaction. Greater political buy-in, adequate equipment and resources, and strict adherence to the principles of democratic policing were identified as critical to bridging capacity gaps and surmounting capacity development challenges.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“The mission-specific discussions highlighted some of the core issues that continue to encumber the implementation of peacekeeping mandates, such as the transfer of personnel and equipment at the end of a mandate, operational coordination, the protection of civilians and the shortage of military helicopters. The discussions on thematic issues were also very instructive. On transition and exit strategies, the point was cogently made that peacekeeping and peacebuilding were both integral parts of the same process. It was understood that transition strategies referred not to the shift from peacekeeping to peacebuilding, but rather from peacekeeping to other configurations of the United Nations presence.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“I want to thank you, Mr. President, for giving me this opportunity to brief the Security Council on my reflections as Chair of both the Council's Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003), concerning Iraq and Kuwait. In the realization of its mandate contained in document S/PRST/2001/3, the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations held several meetings to consider mission-specific and cross-cutting challenges faced by United Nations peacekeeping missions. First, the programme of work for the year focused on challenges specific to various United Nations peacekeeping missions and, of course, to cross-cutting issues such as transition and exit strategies, inter- 2 mission cooperation and capacity gaps and development.”
2011-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6686 (2011) · source
“With an appropriate level of political commitment and support from the international community, States can prepare themselves for and guard against those threats to security, both from within and from without their borders. The threats that we now face are globalized, and their human agents are getting more sophisticated. We cannot allow our collective response to be outpaced.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“As Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon actually observed in a message to the second International Meeting of High Representatives on Security Issues in September of this year, "No single country can address transnational threats on its own; only joint efforts at local, national, regional and international levels will suffice ". That is why we must cooperate more effectively with our partner organs within the United Nations to delineate a concerted, comprehensive response, one that supports States in their efforts to head off emerging challenges to maintaining peace and stability in an increasingly changing world. We would accordingly welcome serious consideration of an ad hoc working group to monitor those emerging challenges and assist the Council it its response. Our international efforts must also be replicated at the national level.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“The recent signing of the memorandum of understanding between the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) marks a major shift in the approach to addressing the threat posed by human and arms trafficking. We welcome that development. The illicit trafficking of people and weapons constitutes an affront to the dignity and autonomy of the person. The criminal networks responsible are far-reaching, well- funded and well-connected, yet they can be broken down. There must be a collective effort to address both the magnitude and the transnational nature of those emerging challenges.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“The changing climate has a direct impact on agricultural productivity, animal health and access to clean water. The resulting food insecurity has in many countries forced communities to become nomadic in search of an environment that can sustain them and their livelihoods. In many cases, people walk across borders, concentrating the pressure on already scarce resources in a bid for survival. Such environmental challenges are magnified by political instability and insecurity. There is a clear and substantive overlap between our efforts to target criminals and our efforts to better protect their victims.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“The spread and nature of conflicts and their spillover have, in their turn, reshaped the international security paradigm. Those complex challenges call for vision, creativity, commitment and leadership from the United Nations and Member States. The Council should consider repositioning itself to deal with the evolving nature of international security. The interconnected nature of security and development underlies the theme of today's meeting. Appreciating the threat caused by environmental degradation, illicit trafficking and HIV/AIDS and other global pandemics entails recognition of the fact that developing societies are more vulnerable to insecurity brought about or exacerbated by that underdevelopment itself. In effect, there is a chilling symbiosis between conflict and underdevelopment. We live in the era of environmental refugees.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“Such issues have evolved to include threats to the stability of States from environmental degradation, from infectious diseases, from climate change and from the activities of non-State actors. Our evolving international security landscape is marked by multiple threats that have no boundaries and respect neither borders nor nationalities. This certainly includes the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the illicit trade in and proliferation of small arms and light weapons, drug and human trafficking, as well as the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. Since ours is a world of extreme inequality, deprivation, marginalization and exclusion, those problems are compounded by systemic issues, such as underdevelopment, pressure on natural resources and difficulties related to social cohesion and governance.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“I want to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this seminal meeting to undertake a strategic review of emerging challenges to international security. I am grateful to the Secretary- General for his statement. I also thank Mr. Fedotov, Ms. Chan and Mr. Guterres, whose incisive contributions have immensely enriched today's discussions. The nature and content of international security have continued to evolve and expand over the years. Today they encompass a variety of interconnected issues in the world that have an impact on survival. They range from traditional or conventional modes of military power, the causes and consequences of war between States and economic strength to ethnic, religious and ideological conflicts, trade and economic conflicts, energy supplies, technology, food and threats to human security.”
2011-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6668 (2011) · source
“I want to take this opportunity to reiterate my country's strong support and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We believe that it is only when all parties commit to and take practical steps towards the consolidation of peace that the challenges of nation- building in the country can be overcome. The supportive role of the Security Council in attaining lasting peace, security and stability in the country cannot be overemphasized. I believe that we must seize every moment to make that peace realizable.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“To consolidate those gains, efforts must be made to address the stalemate in the 2011 budget, the growing unemployment rates and the decreasing foreign direct investment figures. The formation of a new Council of Ministers would undoubtedly boost confidence in the system. While the main responsibility for making progress and achieving economic success in the country lies with the Government and the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, international support must remain steadfast and unrelenting. In that connection, we welcome the role of the European Union Force, which, in collaboration with the Bosnia and Herzegovina armed forces, is helping to foster security and stability. We also welcome the engagement of the European Union and NATO in the country.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“They should also commit to dialogue and show flexibility and compromise in resolving their many differences. We are pleased with the momentum generated by the commencement of negotiations on Government formation and the adoption of the reforms that are necessary in order to fast track European Union and NATO membership. This momentum should spur further progress, not only on the implementation of constitutional reforms, but especially on outstanding items from the five objectives and two conditions necessary for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. In the first six months of this year, economic indicators pointed to signs of progress. That, we believe, is a welcome development.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“We are, however, concerned by the continued attacks against Bosnia and Herzegovina's State-level institutions, competencies and laws, as well as against the authority of the High Representative under the General Framework Agreement for Peace. Indeed, the sustained use of inflammatory nationalistic rhetoric not only fuels mistrust; it also constrains the implementation of the mandates of both the High Representative and the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board. This prevalent political climate compels national leaders to exercise restraint and refrain from divisive and anti-Dayton rhetoric. They should demonstrate the political will that is so necessary to the promotion of conciliation, peace and development in the country and in the region.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“I would also like to join others in thanking Mr. Valentin Inzko, the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his very succinct briefing. We appreciate very much his contributions to the efforts to consolidate peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and, indeed, in the entire region. Nigeria welcomes the positive developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the reporting period. Despite persistent political challenges, the Federation Government continues to function effectively. The dexterity with which General Ratko Mladic was arrested and subsequently transferred to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia is indeed an affirmation that with profound commitment residual issues can be resolved amicably.”
2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6659 (2011) · source
“That commitment is manifest in our support of UNOCA as it explores opportunities to make contributions to a more peaceful and prosperous future for the countries and the peoples of Central Africa. We lend our unreserved support to the draft presidential statement prepared by the delegation of the United Kingdom.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source
“We believe that the fight against piracy and other forms of organized crime is a collective responsibility. We are therefore committed to joining efforts with other member States of the Economic Community of Central African States, the Economic Community of West African States and the Gulf of Guinea Commission to eliminate that threat, especially though the implementation of resolution 2018 (2011). Indeed, our bilateral security arrangement with Benin to patrol our coastal waters is already proving to be an effective deterrent to pirates. We look forward to the forthcoming summit of the Heads of State of the Gulf of Guinea to outline a comprehensive and effective strategy to address the threat. Nigeria remains unwavering in its efforts to strengthen its relations with the countries of the Central African subregion.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source
“Turning to the issue of UNOCA, Nigeria welcomes the first report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the Mission (S/201l/704). It is encouraging that UNOCA has not only become fully operational but is also working vigorously towards the implementation of its mandate. We recognize that, through broad consultations, the major security threats undermining sustainable progress in the region have been duly identified. Those threats, namely, the activities of the LRA, cross-border tensions, arms trafficking, terrorism and piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, will be more vigorously addressed if the States of the region consistently and faithfully act in concert. As a country directly affected by the economic and security impact of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria welcomes the concern and interest in that great menace.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source
“The LRA threat also requires enhanced coordination of efforts by the United Nations missions in the region, namely, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic, the United Nations Office in Burundi, the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) and the various United Nations country teams working in LRA-affected countries. While we commend the United States for spearheading efforts to counter the LRA, we must state that sustained international, bilateral and multilateral support will remain imperative for the implementation of the comprehensive counter-LRA strategy and the provision of humanitarian assistance to LRA-affected areas.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source
“Beyond that, a great deal more needs to be done to enhance the efficiency of joint operations, particularly in the areas of cross-border information, logistics, intelligence and airpower. We recognize and welcome the regional coordinating role assumed by the African Union (AU) in the fight against the LRA. The establishment of the Integrated Core Planning Team should be expeditiously complemented by the appointment of the AU Special Envoy on the LRA and the establishment of the regional intervention force.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source
“The indication is that the LRA has been emboldened by the absence of effective State authority, especially in the affected areas. If we act to overcome the threat posed by the LRA, we must address the critical capacity, institutional gaps and resource constraints inhibiting the establishment of State authority in the affected areas. Cooperation and coordination though information sharing and joint operations must be prerequisites for effectively addressing the LRA threat. We therefore welcome the improved cooperation and coordination of operations against the LRA by affected States, as agreed at the second meeting of the defence and security Ministers of the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, held in June.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source
“I join others in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Abou Moussa, for his comprehensive briefing. We are also grateful to Mr. Louis Sylvain-Goma and Ambassador Tete Antonio for their very inspiring and constructive contributions to our discussions this morning. The devastating impact of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) on peace, security and humanitarian activities in the Great Lakes region must not be underestimated. While its operational capacity and cohesiveness have been significantly diminished, its ability to wreak havoc in the affected areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan and Uganda remains unhindered. According to a recent United Nations report, the LILA has killed close to 3,000 people and displaced more than 400,000 since December 2008.”
2011-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6657 (2011) · source
“We believe that, in the light of recent and evolving developments in Libya, the ICC and the Libyan authorities must work closely to develop ways and means of advancing the ongoing investigations with a view to providing justice to Libya's victims.”
2011-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6647 (2011) · source
“We note with satisfaction the cooperation extended to the ICC by States and regional and international organizations, pursuant to paragraph 5 of resolution l970(2011), which has contributed in no small measure to the positive results achieved thus far in the investigations of the cases in Libya. We stress the need for continued cooperation with the Court, as that will help expedite completion of the current investigations. We encourage the ICC to be relentless in its collaboration with the United Nations Commission of Inquiry and the African Commission for Human and People's Rights in their work and to ensure that gender crimes and attacks on foreign nationals and black African migrants are appropriately addressed in their investigations.”
2011-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6647 (2011) · source
“We are deeply concerned that the escape of the indictees from Libya could have significant security and political implications for neighbouring States in West Africa, especially Niger and Mali. Indeed, the countries of the Sahel region have already expressed great apprehension about the illegal movement of small arms and light weapons within the region. We cannot afford to see the Sahel region or neighbouring countries turn into bases from which subversive activities could be launched, maintained or sustained against the people of Libya and the region.”
2011-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6647 (2011) · source