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first: 2008-05-20
most recent: 2015-12-23
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“It also undermines the rule of law, owing to its link with criminal activities, as noted in the Secretary-General's report. Nigeria commends the efforts of the Afghan law enforcement agencies, which have led to the seizure of substantial quantities of heroine, morphine and other narcotics, as well as to the destruction of heroine laboratories. We note that that success has been attributed to a combination of factors, including the improved coordination of efforts among the Afghan law enforcement agencies and the improved capability of the police to conduct operations. It is vital that counter-narcotic operations in Afghanistan be strengthened with adequate support from the international community. That is needed in order to consolidate the gains made by the Government in the fight against illicit drug production and trafficking.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“The prevailing economic situation in the country, characterized by challenges in institutional capacity, infrastructural deficiencies and declining rates of economic growth, must be improved in order to support the reforms in other critical areas. We note that some progress has been made in developing the private sector; however, more effort is required to promote vibrant entrepreneurial activity. Foreign investment will be vital to stimulating economic growth in Afghanistan. We therefore ask the Government to continue to work assiduously towards improving the investment climate in the country, with a view to attracting more foreign capital. Illicit drug-production and trafficking in Afghanistan remain a matter ofconcern to Nigeria. It is a major source of terrorist financing.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“We welcome President Ghani's effort in not only promoting the rights of Afghan women, but also empowering them. No less significant is his unflagging commitment to electoral reform, which is crucial to the progress of Afghanistan's democratic transition. The decision of the Government to involve civil society in the electoral reform process is highly commendable. We look forward to the establishment of the Electoral Reform Commission, which, among other things, will address fundamental issues of governance, as stated in the political agreement of 21 December 2014. We believe that transparency and inclusive governance constitute the key to building a united, secure and sovereign Afghanistan, where all citizens have a sense of belonging.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important and timely debate. I also thank Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, for his very lucid and comprehensive briefing and Ambassador Tanin for a very perceptive outlook on his country's remarkable progress. Afghanistan is at a critical stage in its post-conflict recovery. With a Government of national unity in place, the political dimension of the recovery has been given a significant boost. The Government is increasingly assuming leadership of the country's affairs, while pursuing national reconciliation through an inclusive Afghan-led process. Nigeria commends the Afghan Government for its commitment to the reform agenda agreed at the London Conference of 4 December.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“All the inputs around the table this morning point to that one single phenomenon: no one State can handle the level of threat in the world today. This is a call for collective action.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“Nigeria appreciates the EU's unwavering commitment to the promotion of international development. Through that, the EU has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. We would like to reiterate our strong support for the engagement between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in consonance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. The European Union model is an exemplary one that demonstrates how cooperation among States can work for the maintenance of international peace and security. That model of engagement is even more urgent in our world today, as unprecedented threats and challenges have not only transcended national boundaries, but moved beyond the capacity of any single State to tackle.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“In terms of development cooperation, the EU provides more than half of global development assistance, making it the largest donor in the world. The European Development Fund, through which the EU disburses development assistance to the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, has been used to support receiving countries in a broad range of sectors, including agriculture, the environment, infrastructure, education and health. The Fund also supports the promotion of the rule of law, good governance and democracy. The eleventh European Development Fund, which covers the period 2014-2020, involves a total of â‚¬31.5 billion. That represents a substantial increase over the â‚¬22.6 billion provided under the tenth Fund, which covered the period 2008-2013.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“Some of the Mission's notable achievements in that regard include the implementation of the freedom of movement agreement between Kosovo and Serbia. That agreement allows residents of Kosovo to travel freely in Serbia with identity cards and vehicle licence plates issued in Kosovo. We see that as creating an avenue for person-to-person contact between Serbs and Kosovars, which could lead to better understanding between them. EULEX also facilitated the integration of Kosovo Serb police officers into the northern command of the Kosovo police. The inextricable link between security and development makes it essential for greater attention to be paid to the development needs of States. In many developing countries, resource constraints are major impediments to development. That is when and where donor support becomes very vital.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“Nigeria commends the EU for the resources it is commiting to fighting terrorism in the Sahel, which demonstrates a clear recognition that terrorism in any region of the world is a threat to all regions, and that fighting terrorism is indeed the collective responsibility of all nation States. In the European arena, the European Union was a major contributor to the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999), which authorizes international organizations to establish a security presence in Kosovo. Today, the EU plays a key role in promoting the rule of law in Kosovo through the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosova (EULEX), established in 2008. EULEX has also supported the dialogue aimed at normalizing relations between Kosovo and Serbia.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“Nigeria commends the EU for its assistance to Mali and recognizes its significant role in enhancing the capacity of the Malian military and security forces in meeting the enormous security challenges of that country. In today's world, we all agree that terrorism constitutes one of the greatest threats to international peace and security. The Sahel is one of the regions where terrorism is assuming alarming dimensions. Through its Sahel strategy, the EU is working with the States in the region to promote good governance and social cohesion and to strengthen political stability and security. The strategy involves enabling sustainable development, creating prosperity and combating violent extremism in the Sahel so that the region will cease to be a safe haven for terrorist groups.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“Nigeria pays tribute to the men and women who served in that mission, and commends them for the strident efforts made in the execution of their mandate, even in extremely challenging circumstances. The mission contributed significantly to the protection of civilians in and around Bangui. In the case of Mali, in April 2014, the EU established the European Union Common Security and Defence Policy Sahel Mali mission, with an initial mandate of two years. The mission is a key aspect of the EU's support to Mali. It involves the training of the country's security forces and helping the State to restore and maintain its authority across the entire Malian territory. The European Union Capacity Building Mission complements the EU training mission, which is involved in the reorganization of the Malian military.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“Nigeria acknowledges the pivotal role of the EU as a key partner of the United Nations and various regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. We believe that over time the EU has demonstrated a high level of commitment to the promotion of human rights, development cooperation and humanitarian assistance on a global level. In terms of the maintenance of peace and security, the European Union has made substantial contributions in various arenas across the world. In 2014, the European Union deployed a peacekeeping mission to the Central African Republic to support African Union and French forces already on the ground.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“My delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his briefing and for his leadership in consolidating the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations, which he has so well conceptualized in his statement this morning. We also want to express our appreciation to Ms. Federica Mogherini for her inaugural briefing to the Security Council in her capacity as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. We take this opportunity to pay tribute to her predecessor, Catherine Ashton, for her contributions to strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union (EU), and especially for her efforts to advance the achievement of peace and security around the world.”
2015-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7402 (2015) · source
“That is why we encourage both sides to demonstrate greater flexibility in their long-term strategic interests. Indeed, there is no alternative to a two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living together side by side in peace, stability and security. Nigeria remains very supportive of the right of the Palestinian people to self- determination, independence and dignity. We are also mindful of the need to guarantee Israel's security and existence as a sovereign State. It is for that reason that we support the comprehensive discussion of all final status issues. The ultimate path to lasting peace lies in the negotiated solution, and the time is ripe for both sides to return to the peace talks.”
2014-12-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7354 (2014) · source
“Nigeria believes in the critical role of the Security Council in seeking a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles of land for peace, the road map for peace in the Middle East, and the Arab Peace Initiative. We are convinced that the collective action of the Council is critical in advancing and expediting the peace process, and serves as the most important catalyst in ending the protracted conflict. Nigeria's perspectives on the question of Palestine have been consistently guided by its position regarding the rule of law and respect for the principles of international law and justice. We have an abiding respect for the legitimacy of the aspirations of the Palestinian people to self-determination, independence and dignity.”
2014-12-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7354 (2014) · source
“With the crop generating as much is $850 million in revenues, it is clear that it poses a grave threat as a source of terrorist financing in Afghanistan, and indeed beyond. Concerted national, regional and international action to address this challenge is vital and must be stayed and sustained in that direction.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“We urge them to strengthen their engagement to enable them to find lasting solutions to the cross-border threats to their sovereignty and territorial integrity. In terms of counter-narcotics, we welcome the engagement of Mr. Fedotov with the Afghan authorities. The Secretary-General's report (S/2014/876) indicates that, while progress has been made by local authorities in fighting drug-trafficking, considerable challenges still remain. One of those challenges is the increase in the area under opium cultivation, as a consequence of which opium production in 2014 may increase by 17 per cent. Nigeria believes that an integrated counter- narcotics approach is necessary to check the production of opium.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“President Ghani has demonstrated the critical importance he attaches to cooperation with his neighbours through various engagements at the bilateral and multilateral levels. We take note of the outcome of the fourth Ministerial Conference of the Istanbul Process on Afghanistan, held in October in Beijing. The meeting provided a platform for addressing issues, including terrorism, drug-trafficking, poverty and violent extremism, that threaten the peace and security of the region. The meeting between President Ghani and Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan was also significant. It presented an opportunity for both leaders to deliberate on the security challenges confronting both countries.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“International assistance to Afghanistan will remain crucial in sustaining the ability of the Afghan security forces to fight the terrorists, insurgents and other criminal elements destabilizing the country. We note the pledge by Afghanistan's NATO allies and partners to support the country's security forces with approximately $5.1 billion per annum until the end of 2017. It is our hope that this assistance will provide the much-needed support to help Afghanistan prepare to assume full financial responsibility for its security forces by 2024, as envisaged under the NATO- Afghanistan Enduring Partnership. Turning to regional cooperation, we believe that this is critical to resolving the crisis in Afghanistan and surmounting the challenges confronting neighbouring States in the region.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“His invitation to the Taliban and other militant groups to join the inter-Afghan dialogue is a strident effort towards reconciliation. We urge all Afghans to embrace dialogue as the path to lasting peace and stability in the country. The security situation in Afghanistan remains volatile. The recent wave of attacks against civilians carried out by the Taliban and other terrorist groups serves to underscore the challenges that the country continues to face in terms of security. We condemn in the strongest terms all acts of violence against civilian populations. We pay special tribute to the Afghan Security Forces for their demonstrated ability to clear and recover contested areas from insurgents.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“Abdullah to form a National Unity Government. We welcome that agreement and note that it has led to a considerable reduction of tensions in Afghanistan. It has also fostered an atmosphere of optimism about the country's future. We urge both leaders to build a scaffold around this remarkable achievement by expediting the formation of the Cabinet to execute President Ghani's reform agenda. With regard to the reform agenda, we welcome its focus on governance, the rule of law, regional engagement, national reconciliation and the fight against corruption. We believe that placing appropriate priority on national reconciliation is indeed a valid step in the right direction. We take positive note ofthe efforts of President Ghani to facilitate peace talks, especially with religious leaders.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for having convened this important debate. I would like to welcome the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, and thank him for his inaugural briefing. I also thank the Executive Director ofthe United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Yury Fedotov, for his very informative briefing. I recognize the presence of Ambassador Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, thank him for his statement. The peaceful resolution of the post-election political crisis in Afghanistan marks a very significant development in the political process of the country. We commend the United Nations, the United States and former President Hamid Karzai for their mediation efforts, which led to the agreement between President Ghani and Mr.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“In accordance with its mandate, the Mechanism has now assumed responsibility for many functions of the ICTY and ICTR. We call on the Mechanism to continue to work closely with the principals and staff of both Tribunals to ensure a smooth transition of the remaining functions and services. The Mechanism should also work towards the harmonization and adoption of best practices. Nigeria commends the ICTR and the ICTY for their contributions to the development of substantive and procedural international criminal law. The Tribunals have also symbolized the firm commitment of the international community to fight against impunity and crimes against humanity.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“It is also noteworthy that, on 5 November 2014, the ICTR launched its new website, which includes information on its remaining work, milestones attained and lessons learned in its pursuit of justice. We commend the initiative last September to hold a developed practices workshop for the International Tribunals and the International Criminal Court, which indeed was the first of its kind. Nigeria welcomes the progress reports of the President and the Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals from 16 May to 19 November 2014 (S/2014/826, annex I). We are pleased to note that the Mechanism has been receiving support from the ICTR, the ICTY, the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat and States Members of the United Nations.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“Nigeria takes positive note of the progress made by the ICTR in implementing its completion strategy, which has been continuously updated since 2003. It is significant that during the reporting period all outstanding appeal judgements with exception of the Nyiramasuhuko et al. ("Butare") case were delivered. That has allowed the ICTR to focus its efforts on the transition to the Mechanism. The near-completion of its cases demonstrates the effectiveness of the ICTR as a tool in the search for justice and accountability for perpetrators of mass atrocity crimes. We note that the preparation and submission of archives to the Mechanism are major challenges. Nevertheless, we urge the ICTR to continue to pay attention to the process of transferring these records and archives to the Mechanism.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“With that and other measures in place, we are confident that the ICTY will be able to work efficiently and effectively to dispose of all outstanding cases with minimum delay. On staff recruitment and retention, the report indicates that it has become a problem that is having an adverse impact on the completion strategy of the Tribunal. That is understandable in the light of the Tribunal's ongoing downsizing. Nevertheless, it is necessary to maintain a careful balance that will allow the work of the Tribunal to go on unhindered. In that regard, we are pleased to note that the Tribunal has taken measures to improve staff retention, recruitment and promotion. It is our hope that this matter can be resolved in a timely manner through engagement with the relevant division in the United Nations Secretariat.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“We commend the Tribunal'sjudges and staffmembers for their determined focus on completing the remaining judicial proceedings as expeditiously as possible without compromising the principles of due process and fairness. We applaud the success of the ICTY and cooperating States in locating and transferring fugitives to the jurisdiction of the Tribunal. As a result, there are no outstanding fugitives from the law as far as the ICTY is concerned. That is a remarkable achievement in the fight against impunity. We commend the ICTY for the measures it has taken to expedite its work. Of particular significance is the close monitoring ofthe progress oftrials and appeals by the Working Group on Trials and Appeals Schedules to prevent delays to judicial proceedings.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“1 thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's debate on the work of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). I join those who have taken the floor before me to thank our distinguished briefers for their succinct briefings. We want to express our deep appreciation to the Presidents of the ICTY and the ICTR for their reports (S/2014/556 and S/2014/546), which set out in particular the progress made towards the implementation of the completion strategy of the Tribunals and the measures the Tribunals are taking to ensure a smooth transition to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. With regard to the ICTY, Nigeria notes that the Tribunal has concluded proceedings against 141 of the 161 individuals it has indicted.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“We urge the political leaders of Lebanon to demonstrate the political will necessary to break the impasse caused by the inability to reach a consensus on a president to fill the vacuum left since President Suleiman's term ended in May. As one of the three principle offices in Lebanon's political establishment, the presidency is a crucial component of the country's power equation. An early consensus in choosing a successor to President Suleiman will, in great measure, help to stabilize Lebanon.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“There seems to be no indication ofprogress towards the disbanding and disarming of the militias, as called for in resolution 1559 (2004). By their very nature, armed militias weaken the legitimate authority of the State and foster an atmosphere of lawlessness. They have no place in a system of democratic governance and, indeed, their presence fuels sectarian tensions. Nigeria would like to see all militias active in Lebanon disarm and disband, in line with their commitments under the Taif Agreement of 1989. As long as militias continue to operate unimpeded in Lebanon, the peace, stability and sovereignty of the country will remain under threat.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“With the steady progress on the chemical weapons track in Syria, the Council must now focus its attention on seeking ways to achieve a cessation of violence and, indeed, a political settlement. In that regard, we look forward to the Council's engagement with Special Envoy Mr. Staffan de Mistura in order to assess the way forward in reviving the stalled peace talks. We urge the parties to the conflict in Syria to lay down their arms and embrace dialogue and negotiation within the framework of the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) ofJune 2012. There cannot be a military solution to the conflict in Syria. With regard to Lebanon, we are deeply concerned by the challenge posed by the presence of armed militias to the security and sovereignty of the country.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“We restate our support for a two-State solution with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security. Concerning Syria, we welcome the successful completion of the work of the Joint Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the United Nations for the Elimination of the Chemical Weapons Programme of the Syrian Arab Republic. Syria's declared chemical weapons materials have now been destroyed in designated facilities outside the country. The progress achieved in the completion of that delicate process is a significant milestone in the implementation of Council resolution 2118 (2013). We acknowledge the cooperation of the Syrian Government with the Joint Mission, as well as the efforts of Member States who contributed financial and material resources in aid of the Mission.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“While we pay close attention to the reconstruction of Gaza, we must never lose sight of the need to move forward the peace process in a very determined manner. We must seize every moment, and I believe that the current ceasefire should be viewed as representing an opportunity for both sides to restart the stalled negotiations. We are convinced that dialogue remains the only viable means of resolving the question of Palestine. The two parties should heed the well-meaning appeals from various stakeholders to resume direct negotiations without further delay. That dialogue must be complemented by concrete action to demonstrate the sincerity of both parties. It should also be consistent with relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Quartet road map and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“I thank the Secretary- General not only for his briefing but especially for his unflinching and abiding efforts to achieve peace and security in the Middle East. My comments will focus on three issues, namely, the Palestinian question, Syria and Lebanon. On the question of Palestine, we note that both sides are abiding by the terms of the ceasefire agreement of 26 August. That has provided ample opportunity for the international community to focus attention on the much-needed reconstruction of Gaza. We welcome the convening of the donors conference in Cairo on 12 October, co-chaired by Norway and Egypt, to fund the reconstruction. We commend the leadership of the United Nations for its role in brokering an agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority providing a framework for the reconstruction effort.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“We welcome the declaration on fighting ISIS signed by the United States and the Arab Gulf States with Iraq, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon. As efforts to confront and eliminate ISIS gather momentum, the international community must work in concert in order to maintain close cooperation and effective coordination in seeking our collective, common objective ofensuring a peaceful, prosperous, strong and united Iraq, once and for all free of the menace of a senseless ideology of destruction.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“The situation in Iraq must not be left for Iraq to deal with alone. The world must stand together to tackle it, and that is palpable today. What is urgently needed is immediate, decisive and sustained action on the part of the international community in support of Iraq. Another significant aspect of the fight against ISIS is the importance of countering its dangerous message, which appears to be radicalizing young people all over the world and fuelling the conflict in the whole region as well as in Iraq. In that regard, we take positive note of the leading role the Arab States are playing in repudiating the dangerous distortion of religion that ISIS propaganda attempts to spread throughout the region and the world.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“The activities of ISIS and other terrorist groups pose a grave threat to the peace, stability and territorial integrity of Iraq. In conjunction with terrorist groups all around the world, it is a potent threat to global peace and security. ISIS is committing grave violations of human rights, war crimes and untold other atrocities. Its brutal activities are inflicting hardship and terror on the people of Iraq embroiled in the conflict. According to the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, a total of 1,421 Iraqis were killed and another 1,370 injured in acts of terrorism and violence in the month of August alone. The activities ofISIS represent a grave threat not just to Iraq but to international peace and security in general. We have said over and over again that terrorism is a global problem that requires a global solution.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“The decision of Kurdish leaders to set aside their demands on budget payments and oil sales in order to facilitate approval of the new Iraqi Government is also commendable. Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi has expressed his commitment to resolving all outstanding issues with the Kurdish Regional Government. In our view, this development is an important element in giving the Kurds a sense of belonging in the new Iraq. While some Cabinet posts have been filled by Mr. Al-Abadi, we note that the crucial positions of the Ministers of Defence and the Interior remain vacant. We hope they will be filled in due course. That is particularly important in the light of Iraq's security situation, inflamed as it is by the pestilence of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS).”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“1 would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mladenov, for his briefing. The formation on Monday 8 September of a new, inclusive Government in Iraq was a landmark achievement in the country's political transition. At the least, it sets the stage for achieving lasting peace, stability and progress. We are encouraged by the resolve of Iraq's political leaders to overcome their differences in the higher national interest. The decision of the former Prime Minister, Mr. Nuri Al-Maliki, not to remain in office has contributed significantly to easing political tension in the country. That is a remarkable accomplishment.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“With President Poroshenko's concession of self-rule and amnesty to the separatists, we are optimistic that the conditions on the ground will improve sufficiently to enable a thorough, transparent and unimpeded investigation. What is required now is restraint and perseverance by all parties concerned to advance the process to a logical conclusion. That is what the international community owes to the memory of the victims of the ill-fated flight MH-17.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Feltman for his briefing. We commend the collaborative work of the Dutch- led international team of air safety investigators. They have been very successful in rendering the preliminary report on the downing of Flight MH-17 in spite of the formidable challenges of a difficult security environment. We believe that further investigation into the crash will provide even greater insight into the sequence of events leading to the accident and offer a more conclusive outcome. That is essential for the elimination of doubt and conjecture, and in our view, will provide the basis for accountability and justice in consonance with the provisions of resolution 2166 (2014). More significantly, we encourage the parties to be unrelenting in the search for a mutually acceptable solution to the crisis in eastern Ukraine.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“Afghanistan's continued engagement with its neighbours in the promotion of regional cooperation in that regard remains vital. We welcome the plans for the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process ministerial conference in Tianjin, China, designed to deepen regional cooperation and urge the Government of Afghanistan to seize the moment and maximize the benefits of that mechanism. Nigeria commends the renewed efforts of the Secretary-General and his team in seeking a lasting solution to the situation in Afghanistan. Most notable is his recent engagement with the parties in an effort that is already yielding tangible results. I would like to join colleagues who have spoken before me in expressing profound appreciation to Mr. Kubis for his astute leadership at the helm of UNAMA and for his remarkable achievements and accomplishments.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source
“It is disconcerting that the Taliban and other insurgent groups have decided to take advantage of the protracted political electoral impasse and the drawdown of the international military contingent to carry out their destructive activities around the country. We are even more concerned that civilians are the worst affected, with increasing numbers of deaths and injuries among women and children. We condemn those attacks and commend the dedication and courage of the Afghan National Security Forces as they continue to combat the terrorists. It is essential to consider expanding the listing procedure in the sanctions regime established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) to include individuals in the Taliban who are responsible for the new wave of terror in Afghanistan.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source
“We believe that the agreement, together with the 8 August communique, which called for the audit of all votes case and a commitment of the parties to abide by the outcome, is a visible, feasible solution to the impasse. It is particularly significant that the two presidential candidates also agreed to form a Government of national unity. We urge them and their supporters to respect those agreements and ensure that the ongoing electoral process is resolved peacefully in the higher interests of the people of Afghanistan. We welcome the successful conclusion of the auditing exercise on 4 September and expect that the audited results will be made public as soon as possible, which will seal the notable achievement of Afghanistan's first-ever democratic transfer of power.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source
“As part of those efforts, 110,784 electoral observers were accredited by the Commission prior to the run-off election, and an additional 2,000 polling stations were established within existing polling centres to improve accessibility. Out of the 6,365 polling centres that were open on election day, it is remarkable that only 140 were closed for security reasons. We are concerned that the persistent tension between political leaders has delayed the conclusion of the electoral process. We therefore commend the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the United States of America and other partners in resolving the impasse by brokering an agreement between the candidates on 12 July.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Madame President, for organizing this very important debate. I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Kubis, for his briefing. I want to acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Tanin, and thank him for his statement, which offers us considerable hope. The enthusiastic participation of the people of Afghanistan in the three-month-long electoral process is a milestone in the political evolution of the country. It is also an indication that Afghanistan is on the path to peace and stability. We commend the efforts of the Independent Election Commission in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source
“The Nigerian Government and people remain unwavering in their determination to work tirelessly, in collaboration with all domestic stakeholders, our friends and partners, and the United Nations, the African Union, relevant multilateral agencies and non-governmental organizations to promote and to protect all aspects of the well-being of children affected by this insurgency in the north-eastern part of our country.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“The deradicalization programme aims to integrate extremists and their families back into society through a number of activities, including prison interventions and vocational training. Changing behaviour patterns is at the core of the reradicalizaiton strategy. This stream seeks to understand the process of radicalization that Boko Haram adherents undertake, and to engage them mentally, psychologically and spiritually in a series of activities that are designed to transform the way that they think and the way that they behave. It is envisaged that, through this process, radicals will begin to realize that certain forms of behaviour are incompatible not only with their faith, but also with the society to which they belong.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“A community services programme has been instituted, and has already recruited 11,500 young people to participate in community development projects. Similarly, the Government is developing a comprehensive economic empowerment plan for the region under a presidential initiative for north-eastern Nigeria. This initiative is aimed at helping the region to productively harness its abundant resources. It is being pursued in partnership with state and local Governments in the north-east of Nigeria. It is common knowledge that hatred is conceived in the minds of men, and ultimately hatched in terror and conflict. Our collective responsibility is to reverse this mindset for good and for peace. The Nigerian soft approach to countering violent extremism is premised on four streams, one of which is deradicalization.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“The federal Government is also working with state Governments, community leaders, teachers and parents to identify and remedy the vulnerabilities that put our children at risk. The Safe Schools Initiative is a collective effort. The Government's spending has been matched by the private sector, and now totals over $20 million. Our goal is to create a fund of $100 million to support this programme, and we have already received pledges of support not only from the United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education, but also from the World Bank, the African Development Bank and other development partners. Strident steps have been taken by the Government to address the salient dimensions of the socioeconomic factors that feed the insurgency.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source