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1. “We call on those involved in such initiatives to refrain from them in assisting the efforts to bring the parties to the negotiating table, in order to launch a credible Syrian-led and -owned political process that will lead to a legitimate transitional arrangement that is aimed at established a democratic, pluralistic society that meets the legitimate aspirations of all the Syrian people. The resolution of the conflict should also preserve the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. In conclusion, the inability of the Council to deal with the situation in Palestine and in Syria underscores the need for Council reform. The absence of reform renders cooperation with regional organizations vitally important as the unreformed Council attempts to grapple with contemporary threats to international peace and security.”

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2. “The League is well placed to take the lead and to ensure that Palestine's cause again becomes a priority of the Council. With regard to the situation in Syria, we condemn the ongoing violence, which continues unabated. Meanwhile, the Security Council remains divided on this issue. South Africa emphasizes that the Security Council and the League of Arab States should address the Syrian crisis in a balanced manner, by applying pressure on all sides to stop the violence, and stop it immediately, to establish a ceasefire and comply fully with their respective obligations under the six-point plan and the Geneva action group communique. Those assisting either party militarily are worsening the situation and prolonging the bloodshed.”

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3. “We welcome the Arab League's decision to revive Palestine's bid for United Nations membership and call on the international community to provide support for a permanent and sustainable political solution, namely, the implementation of the two-State solution, which provides for the establishment of a viable Palestinian State, existing side by side in peace with Israel, within internationally recognized borders based on those existing on 4 June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Regrettably, years of failed diplomacy and oversight by the Security Council have resulted only in a hardening of positions by the occupier, increased abject poverty and suffering by the people of Palestine, and continued insecurity for the people of both Israel and Palestine. Perhaps it is time to consider a new approach.”

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4. “That deadline has come and gone, with no significant progress towards the resumption of talks. As a result, the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories continues to deteriorate sharply. The construction of illegal settlements, which violates international law and the resolutions of the Council, remains the major stumbling block to the viability of an independent Palestinian State and the resumption of the peace talks. South Africa laments the failure of the Council to agree to the admission of Palestine as a Member of the United Nations, despite the overwhelming support of and endorsement by the League.”

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5. “Cooperation between the United Nations and the League on the Middle East peace process has been most disappointing. The Arab League has consistently played a significant role in trying to find a resolution to the conflict, including through the adoption of the Arab Peace Initiative. Unfortunately, the Security Council has yet to provide effective and meaningful support for the League's efforts. Instead, we have relied on the Middle East Quartet, whose efficacy is increasingly being questioned, especially because its composition excludes the League and regional representatives. Exactly one year ago, in September 2011, the Middle East Quartet committed itselfto the resumption of the direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine by September 2012.”

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6. “The events in the Middle East over the past 19 months have had a significant impact on the region and the rest of the world. The complexities underlying those events underscore the fact that no individual countries or organizations can address the developments on their own. The need for cooperation among States and international organizations when dealing with cross- cutting issues of peace, security and development is therefore paramount. Equally, the underlying causes of those uprisings, including long-standing conflicts, have to be addressed in a coordinated manner. In the Middle East, we have not seen such an approach. There has been swift international reaction to some, while in others such cooperation is lacking, and, as a result, there has been no significant movement towards resolving the conflict.”

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7. “South Africa appreciates the efforts of the League in promoting peace in the Middle East region, especially efforts at furthering the Middle East peace process, the oldest peace and security item on the agendas of both the United Nations and the League. It is therefore apt that the United Nations is strengthening its engagement with the League. The appointment of the Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States for Syria was demonstrative of that cooperation. It would also be appropriate for the Secretary-General, in consultation with the League, to explore modalities for further enhancing cooperation. In its cooperation with the League, the Council should be consistent and not selectively cooperate on matters that serve the national interests of some of its members.”

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8. “In such situations, regional organizations should collaborate in developing close regional solutions to common challenges, such as resolution of conflicts. In that regard, we look forward to the joint consultative ministerial meeting between the Peace and Security Council of the AU and the League of Arab States scheduled to take place in New York on 27 September. In the case ofthe Middle East, we have to recognize that the League of Arab States is the organization best placed to have a deeper appreciation of the dynamics within which conflicts in the Arab world take place and to provide conflict-specific solutions.”

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9. “Political and strategic alignment between the Security Council and regional organizations has demonstrated effective results, as we have seen in the cases of Somalia and the Sudan. Coordination should be enhanced and become more formalized and structured, which is why South Africa has consistently championed the strengthening of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. We also pioneered the adoption of resolution 2033 (2012) to further strengthen that relationship, particularly between the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Security Council. Cooperation between regional organizations is equally important, especially in instances in which there is overlapping membership, such as in the case of the League of Arab States and the African Union.”

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10. “South Africa expresses its appreciation to Germany, particularly to our colleague, Minister for Foreign Affairs Guido Westerville, for organizing this timely debate, which provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the peace and security situation in the Middle East, especially in light of current events taking place in the region. We wish to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Secretary General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Nabil Elaraby, for their respective statements. The Charter of the United Nations gives the Security Council the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It also recognizes the complementarity between the roles of the United Nations and regional organizations in that respect.”

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11. “There are no further 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 4.35 p.m. 12-20579”

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12. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it, contained in document S/2012/25. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show of hands. In favour: Azerbaijan, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2033 (2012). I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”

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13. “I now give the floor to the representative of Nigeria in her capacity as Chair of the Economic Community of West African States.”

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14. “I now give the floor to the representative of Ethiopia in her capacity as the Chair of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development.”

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15. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6pm.”

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16. “I thank Minister Wetangula for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Crispus Kiyonga, Minister of Defence of Uganda.”

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17. “I thank Mr. Lamamra for his briefing. 12-20465 I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Moses Wetangula, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kenya and Chair of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union.”

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18. “However, improvements are being made, with two of the six famine-declared regions having recently graduated to their pre-famine status. That is a welcome development. We encourage the international community to continue its efforts to save millions from famine. In conclusion, through our collective efforts, we must also communicate a positive message to the ordinary people of Somalia that they have not been abandoned by the international community. We must communicate the message that peace, stability and development are not the privilege of some, but are to be enjoyed by all humankind, irrespective of station or geographical location. We must not fail Somalia and its people. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Mr. Pascoe.”

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19. “We note with concern, however, that AMISOM's operational and deployment capabilities continue to be hampered by resource gaps, including arrears in the reimbursement for contingent-owned equipment and the lack of force multipliers and force enablers to AMISOM. In that regard, we welcome the recently completed African Union-United Nations joint assessment mission, which was deployed to develop a revised strategic concept. We also welcome the 5 January decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council to endorse the enhancement of AMISOM, including an increase in its mandated troop strength from 12,000 to 17,731. We look forward to working with all Council members in considering the Secretary-General's recommendations for an enhanced support package for AMISOM. 12-20465 The humanitarian situation in Somalia remains dire.”

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20. “The Transitional Federal Government forces, supported by AMISOM, have liberated Mogadishu from Al-Shabaab control. Additionally, the armed forces of Kenya, deployed in southern Somalia, and of Ethiopia, near eastern Somalia, have placed Al-Shabaab forces under severe pressure. We must use the security space created by AMISOM. and at great cost to Uganda and Burundi, which have valiantly fought alongside TFG forces, to expand the TFG's control over Mogadishu. Similarly, we must use the opportunities being presented in eastern and southern Somalia to extend the governance control of the TFG over a larger territory of Somalia and establish security in those newly liberated areas.”

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21. “12-20465 Despite the fact that some deadlines have been missed, I am encouraged by the progress made thus far in the implementation of the road map. We Wish to encourage the Transitional Federal Institutions to utilize the existing window of opportunity to achieve measurable results, such as the adoption of the national security and stabilization plan by Parliament, the finalization of the constitution and the reform of Parliament. We call on all other Somali stakeholders to demonstrate the requisite political will and the determination to implement the Kampala Accord and the political road map of September 2011 so as to meet the agreed deadlines. We also strongly urge the parties to resolve the current crisis within the Transitional Federal Parliament.”

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22. “Through his efforts and the active engagement of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union, successes have been recorded at several levels. The Kampala Accord of June 2011 and the adoption of the political road map in September 2011 to end the transition by 23 August have been widely supported by the Transitional Federal Institutions and the international community. Most recently, at a Somali national consultative conference held in Garowe from 21 to 23 December 2011, participants reached an agreement on the size of the new constituent assembly and the basis for representation therein, the finalization of a federal constitution by April, and the creation of a post-transition bicameral parliamentary structure within defined timelines.”

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23. “Recent positive developments at the political, military and humanitarian levels present the international community, and the Somalis in particular, with a window of opportunity to turn the page and advance towards peace, security and development. We can all share the optimism of the Secretary- General, who, during his historic visit to Mogadishu, stated that a few years ago people tended to think of Somalia only as a place of famine or bloodshed. It was indeed a forgotten conflict. The Secretary-General challenged all of us to change the way we see Somalia. Somalia has been high on the list of priorities of the Secretary-General. We wish to place on record our gratitude for his continued efforts to assist Somalia as it embarks on the road to recovery and stability.”

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24. “We are convinced that the Security Council and the African 2 Union Peace and Security Council could benefit significantly from such political engagement, which would assist us in developing a greater strategic approach to developments in Somalia. Today's briefing on Somalia is taking place at a time when a ray of hope is finally beginning to flicker behind the dark clouds that have overshadowed the country for too long. While the situation in Somalia still involves significant challenges, the Transitional Federal Government (TFG), in the words of the Secretary-General, "with determination and proper support can begin to anchor itself across Somalia" (5/2011/759, para.89). Through our collective endeavours, the future of Somalia can today be firmly placed on a trajectory of progress and stability.”

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25. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2012/ 19, which contains a letter dated 9 January 2012 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa. It gives me great pleasure to preside over this important meeting on Somalia, at which we will receive briefings of the United Nations Secretariat and the African Union Commission, as well as the troop- contributing countries to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). Today's meeting is a practical demonstration of the close cooperation we seek to enhance between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council in matters related to peace and security on the African continent.”

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26. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Burundi, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda to participate in today's meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Lynn Pascoe, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, to participate in today's meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, to participate in today's meeting. I wish to welcome the participation at this meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and Kenya, and the Minister of Defence of Uganda. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

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27. “I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank the representative of South Sudan for the statement he made earlier. In the same vein, I thank the representative of the Sudan for his statement. There are no more names inscribed on my list. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 11.05 a.m. 12-20459”

    2012-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6700 (2012) · source

28. “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan Report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (S/2011/814) The President: Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of South Sudan and the Sudan to participate in this meeting. 2 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/2011/814, 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.”

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29. “Expression of thanks to the retiring President The President: I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Vitaly Churkin, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of December 2011. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Churkin and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

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30. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council this year, I should like take this opportunity to extend a very warm welcome to everyone and to wish a fruitful new year to all members of the Security Council, the United Nations and the Secretariat. On behalf of the Council, I would also like to extend a warm welcome to the new members, namely, Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan and Togo. We look forward to their participation in the work of the Council. Their experience and wisdom will be of invaluable assistance in the discharge of the Council's responsibilities. I would also like to take this opportunity to express the Council's gratitude to the outgoing members - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Gabon, Lebanon and Nigeria 4 for their important contributions to the work of the Council during their term in 2010 and 2011.”

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31. “For instance, community-based organizations have demonstrated time and again that they can be a partner with Governments and the international community in providing early warning support and acting proactively and decisively to prevent a potential conflict situation. Preventive diplomacy is one good example of the international community working together for lasting peace and sustainable development. We therefore heartily support you, Mr. President, in this noble initiative.”

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32. “Finding a global strategy for preventive diplomacy, including the traditional means of mediation, as well as peacekeeping and peacebuilding methods deployed under the United Nations Charter, is essential in this regard. We firmly believe that, at the heart of preventive diplomacy, socio-economic development is important for the realization of sustainable peace and can indeed create economic opportunities in countries affected by conflict. The success of preventive diplomacy depends not only on an effective early warning mechanism, but also on the involvement of non-State actors.”

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33. “This comparative advantage is increasingly allowing the AU to respond proactively and in a rapid manner, limiting the escalation of conflict and human suffering. This is evident in the recent interventions by the African Union in the Sudan and Somalia, as well as in its mediation efforts and peace support operations, thus clearly demonstrating its political will and its commitment to confronting peace and security challenges. Dialogue is important to South Africa, and we therefore hold the view that in preventing lapses and relapses back into conflict, the importance of creating and maintaining peace through inclusive dialogue, reconciliation and reintegration must always be underscored.”

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34. “Also, the Secretary-General's good offices continue to play an important role in mediation efforts. One very important option in this regard is the strengthening of the Mediation Support Unit and the early warning capacity within the Department of Political Affairs, which will help better provide coordination, communication, support and guidance. With this in mind, the African Union has always striven to deepen its partnership with the United Nations on matters relating to the maintenance of international peace and security. Our efforts towards a strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in the maintenance of peace and security on our continent is informed by the reality that regional organizations have a comparative advantage in confronting such challenges within their regions.”

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35. “With the changed nature of conflicts from inter-State to intra- State, preventive diplomacy has become an indispensable tool used by both the United Nations and regional organizations. Efforts to bring about the consolidation of peace and stability have been and remain a complex matter that requires political will and commitment from all parties involved, including support mechanisms. In the past few years, we have witnessed a reduction in the number of violent conflicts as a result of the collective efforts of the United Nations, the international community and regional organizations. African Member States, through their subregional formations, have taken responsibility, while at the same time recognizing that the peaceful resolution of conflicts remains a sovereign responsibility.”

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36. “In our subregion, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) continues to play a critical role in ensuring subregional stability. In that context, the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security has undertaken mediation efforts in quelling potential conflicts. SADC has also launched the SADC Brigade, consisting of military, police and civilian components from all SADC member States, which will form part of the African Union Standby Force for rapid deployment should the need arise. All of these efforts are anchored in the Charter of the United Nations, particularly Article 33, which provides for mediation as one of the diplomatic methods for the pacific settlement of disputes.”

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37. “The escalation of peacekeeping costs over the years, both in material terms and in terms of human life, has also made it necessary for the international community to focus more on conflict prevention, both regionally and globally. The African continent has borne the brunt of violent conflict over the decades. It is for this reason that, since its inception in 2002, the African Union has worked tirelessly to establish a comprehensive Peace and Security Architecture which is founded on a paradigm that recognizes both preventive diplomacy and post-conflict reconstruction and development as key to eradicating conflict on our continent. The mechanisms that the African Union has since put in place in this regard bear testimony to the commitment of our continent in addressing peace and security challenges in a comprehensive manner.”

    2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source

38. “South Africa would like to thank you, Mr. Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, for inviting us to this very important debate on the maintenance of peace and security and optimizing the use of preventive diplomacy. The topic you have chosen relates directly to the decision of the African Union (AU) Assembly to proclaim 2010 as the Year of Peace and Security in Africa. We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the participation of the Deputy Secretary- General and the representative of the World Bank in this debate. We have long recognized the importance of preventive diplomacy as a critical tool to avert the outbreak of conflicts.”

    2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source