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2012-09-20
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  1. “In that regard, we are encouraged by the solidarity and commitment demonstrated by the international community during the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan and the summit on investment held in New Delhi. Those initiatives are important for consolidating global support for Afghanistan's development and long- term economic sustainability, as well as for ensuring that the gains registered over the past years are not reversed. In conclusion, we wish to reiterate that national ownership, coupled with international support, is crucial to achieving political, security and socioeconomic progress in Afghanistan. UNAMA's role in supporting the Government in Afghanistan is vital, and we trust that the reduction of its budget will not have a detrimental effect on its ability to deliver on its key mandate.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  2. “We are pleased to note the commitment of the Afghan Government to address all these challenges. We favor and welcome the launch in Kabul of the N-Peace Network, a platform aimed at supporting the leadership of women in building peace. We also emphasize that security in Afghanistan should continue to be reinforced at the national level by efforts at the regional level. We are therefore encouraged by the ongoing diplomatic and political efforts at the bilateral and regional levels to assist Afghanistan in its transition to peace and stability. The recent high- level meetings between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Mazar-i-Sharif and Kabul further enhance the peace process and assist in those endeavours. There is an inextricable link between development and security in Afghanistan.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  3. “The Secretary-General's ninth report on the protection of civilians (s/2012/376) underlines the importance of accountability. We were reminded of that in the presidential statement on justice and the rule oflaw adopted in January (PRST/2012/1), in which the Security Council reiterated its call on all parties to armed conflict to comply with obligations applicable to them under international humanitarian law and to take all the required steps to protect civilians. The increase in incidents of green on blue attacks are of concern. As NATO troops draw down, these attacks erode trust and have the potential to undermine the smooth handover from NATO to the Afghan National Security Forces. Incidents of increased violence directed at women and the challenges that women continue to face in the economic, social and cultural sphere are of concern.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  4. “In spite of the decrease in security incidents and civilian casualties during the reporting period, UNAMA's mid-term report for 2012 indicates that over 3,000 people were killed and injured, of whom 30 per cent were women and children. Women and children continue to be disproportionately affected by the conflict. Civilian casualties affected by the conflict and resulting from International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) air strikes, as well as anti-Government use of improvised explosive devices remain a concern. We wish to reiterate that all armed elements operating in Afghanistan have the responsibility to ensure that civilians are protected, and the failure of State and non-State actors alike to uphold that responsibility should not go unpunished.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  5. “UNAMA's prioritization of providing support to an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process is necessary to ensuring sustainable peace in the country. Afghanistan continues to move towards consolidating its democratic and governance institutions. We welcome the legal and legislative framework that is currently being put in place to ensure fair, transparent and inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections in 2014 and 2015. In line with the decisions adopted at the Tokyo Conference, we welcome President Karzai's pledge during an address to the special joint session of the National Assembly in June that, during his remaining two years as President, he will be committed to further strengthening good governance, accountability and effectiveness.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  6. “We are concerned that some elements of Afghan society have chosen not to engage in the reconciliation process. A commitment to national reconciliation and a peaceful political solution remain pivotal for the long-term stability of Afghanistan. The ongoing efforts of the High Peace Council to promote political outreach activities and sustainable peace in the country are welcome. An all- inclusive political process must be inclusive of women, young people and religious representatives in deciding the future of their country. The creation of civil society working groups aimed at mobilizing the largest section of Afghan society in support of the work of the High Peace Council is therefore a significant development.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  7. “South Africa welcomes the continued efforts of the Afghan leadership, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), regional actors and the international community to place the country on a sustained trajectory of peace and sustainable development. Sustainable peace can be achieved only through dialogue and reconciliation. The Afghan Government's persistent initiatives to engage with the armed opposition and the ongoing calls of President Karzai for the armed opposition to lay down their arms are welcome. Intra-Afghan accommodation is the only solution for securing long-term stability and security, including outreach to the Taliban. The framework provided by resolution 1988 (2011) is important in facilitating this process.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source

  8. “We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Kubis, for introducing the quarterly report on Afghanistan (S/2012/703). South Africa welcomes the participation of the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mr. Zalmai Rassoul, and thanks him for his assessment of the situation in his country. Today's debate is occurring in the context oflarge- scale violence and demonstrations across the Islamic world. Afghanistan has not remained immune from these incidents, as borne out by the suicide attack earlier this week, which claimed the lives of eight nationals from my country. These incidents, capped with escalating Violence in Afghanistan over the past month, have undermined the progress made towards peace and remind us that much more needs to be done.”

    2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source