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Nufiez Mordoche

lines on the record: 41
first: 2006-05-30
most recent: 2009-04-21
sittings or episodes: 5
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“Thirdly, all States should promote the principle of the non-use of force and the peaceful settlement of disputes, rather than the threat of force or use of force, as a means of achieving collective security, bearing in mind "that armed force shall not be used, save in the common interest", as stipulated in the Charter. Allow me to conclude by reaffirming the Non-Aligned Movement's strong commitment to defending the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, as well as the means envisaged in the Charter for the pacific settlement of disputes and non-resort to the threat or use of force.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Secondly, all States shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations. Resort to Chapter VII of the Charter as an umbrella for addressing issues that do not pose a threat to international peace and security must be avoided. In that regard, the Security Council should fully utilize the relevant Charter provisions, where appropriate, including those of Chapters VI and VIII.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“To the search for solutions to disputes and conflicts, the Movement brings its long-standing commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes, as well as its partnerships with the United Nations and regional organizations. The Movement reaffirms its principled positions concerning peaceful settlement of disputes, which include, among others, the following: First, it is incumbent upon all States to defend, preserve and promote the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and the principles of international law, including the pacific settlement of disputes and the non-use or threat of use of force.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Unfortunately, in some cases provisions of Articles 41 and 42 have been too quickly resorted to, while the other options, including mediation, had not been fully exhausted. Sanctions imposed by the Security Council remain an issue of serious concern to the non-aligned countries. In accordance with the United Nations Charter, the imposition of sanctions should be considered only after all means of peaceful settlement of disputes under Chapter VI of the Charter have been exhausted and a thorough consideration undertaken of the short-term and long-term effects of such sanctions. Historically, the Non-Aligned Movement has given much to the process of pacific settlement of disputes, and has yet more to offer.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“A careful review of these trends indicates that the Council could have opted for alternative measures to respond more appropriately to particular cases. Instead of excessive and hasty use of Chapter VII, efforts should be made to fully utilize the provisions of Chapters VI and VIII for the pacific settlement of disputes. In accordance with Chapter VI, Article 33, the Security Council should call upon the parties to any dispute, when it deems necessary, to settle their dispute by means such as negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their own choice. The Non-Aligned Movement stresses that Chapter VII should be invoked, as intended, as a measure of last resort.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In this context, it is critical that all of the principal organs of the United Nations play an active role in evolving and implementing a more effective collective security system, in accordance with their respective functions and powers, without upsetting the balance as established by the Charter. The Non-Aligned Movement regrets that in recent years the Security Council has been too quick to threaten or authorize enforcement action in some cases while being silent and inactive in others. Furthermore, the Council has increasingly resorted to Chapter VII of the Charter as an umbrella for addressing issues that do not necessarily pose an immediate threat to international peace and security.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The pacific settlement of disputes is key to the Organization's Charter obligation to maintain international peace and security. In acknowledging the relationship between economic and social development and peace and security, NAM. considers important to ensure that any effort to transform the United Nations into a more effective instrument for preventing conflict should take into account the need for a balanced, coherent and comprehensive approach, in accordance with the Charter and international law, in order to enhance conflict prevention and resolution and post-conflict peacebuilding strategies with the aim of achieving sustained economic growth and sustainable development.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mrs. Nufiez Mordoche (Cuba) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour to participate in this debate on behalf of the 118 members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). The Movement reaffirms that the United Nations, its Charter and international law remain indispensable tools and central elements in the preservation and maintenance of international peace and security. NAM supports the strengthening, within the framework of the Charter, of the capacity and efficiency of the United Nations in its efforts to prevent, control and peacefully resolve conflicts and disputes. Improving the capacity of the United Nations to prevent and settle disputes is more effective than having to deal with the costly aftermath of wars and armed conflicts.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Security Council must not continue to keep conspiratorial silence in view of that blatant affront to the victims of terrorism throughout the world. Cuba has never allowed nor will it allow its territory to be used for terrorist actions against any State, without exception. We will continue to fight terrorism firmly, in all its forms and manifestations as before. As in the past, Cuba will continue to strictly comply with Security Council resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) and will carry on its cooperation with the subsidiary bodies established pursuant to those resolutions.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“Last 12 September marked 10 years of their unjust and cruel imprisonment in United States prisons for combating terrorism. Cuba reiterates its request to the Security Council and its Counter-Terrorism Committee to urgently take into consideration the comprehensive information our country has provided, so that all necessary steps can be taken in accordance with the adopted resolutions. Cuba is ready to interact directly with the 1373 Committee if that would be considered useful. We are at the full disposal of the Committee to provide a more detailed presentation to its members and to provide any additional information or clarification they may consider necessary. Double standards must not prevail.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“The Cuban Government demands once more that the United States authorities return the terrorist to Venezuela or prosecute him on United States territory under article 7 of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation. While avowed and unscrupulous terrorists are released, the United States Government keeps as political prisoners in high-security prisons, five Cuban anti-terrorist fighters who were only trying with great altruism and courage to obtain information on the Miami-based terrorist groups in order to prevent their acts of violence and to save the lives of Cuban and United States citizens. Once again, Cuba demands the immediate release of Gerardo Hernandez, Ramon Labafiino, Fernando Gonzalez, Antonio Guerrero and Rene Gonzalez.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“In spite of the fact that the United States Government itself has admitted that he is a dangerous terrorist, Posada Carriles was only charged with petty immigration offences by United States authorities. While Posada Carriles walks freely down the streets of that country, various news media give an account of how he keeps actively in touch with terrorist and extreme right-wing elements in the United States and how he participates in events held in Miami in his honour and in recognition of his terrorist acts against Cuba. The United States Government continues to disregard the request for the extradition of Posada Carriles, submitted on 15 June 2005 by the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“More than one and a half years have passed since the release in the United States of the terrorist Luis Posada Carriles, who has been rightly called the most notorious terrorist of the Western Hemisphere. It is important to highlight that in June 2008, the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama ruled that the pardon given to Posada Carriles and his accomplices in August 2004 by the former President of that country was null and void. As may be recalled, that presidential pardon enabled Posada Carriles and his accomplices Gaspar Jime'nez Escobedo, Guillermo Novo Sampoll and Pedro Remon Crispin to escape to the United States. All those terrorists had been detained in November 2000 when they were preparing an assassination attempt with explosives against President Fidel Castro, who was in Panama on the occasion of the tenth Ibero-American Summit.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“Ms. Nufiez Mordoche (Cuba) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Chairmen of the Committees created under resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) for the information provided. For several years, our country has been providing the Security Council with detailed information on terrorist acts against Cuba perpetrated by various individuals and organizations, as well as on the conspiratorial protection the United States Government gives them. On numerous occasions we have addressed the Council, the last time on 6 May 2008, and we have sent letters to the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Security Council, denouncing concrete cases of flagrant violations of resolution 1373 (2001). Unfortunately, nothing has been done so far.”
2008-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6015 (2008) · source
“reiterates its call on the Presidents of the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council to meet periodically to discuss and to coordinate among themselves regarding the issues on their agendas and the programmes of work of the respective principal organs they represent, in order to establish increased coherence and complementarity among those organs in a mutually reinforcing manner, respectful of each others' mandates, and with a view to generating a mutual understanding among them.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“reiterates its concern over the increasing and continuing encroachment by the Council on issues that clearly fall within the functions and powers of other main bodies of the United Nations and their subsidiary bodies. The Security Council must fully observe all the provisions of the Charter, as well as all General Assembly resolutions, that clarify its relationship with the latter organ and other principal organs. Close cooperation and coordination among all principal organs are indispensable in order to enable the United Nations to remain relevant and capable of meeting the existing, new and emerging threats and challenges. In that context, NAM.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“The Council must involve more closely States concerned in discussions on matters affecting them, in accordance with article 31 of the Charter and ensure that the views of Member States, obtained through public debates on cross-cutting thematic issues, are reflected in relevant resolutions and presidential statements adopted thereafter, instead of the current practice of adopting resolutions and presidential statements without reference to such discussions. Finally, the Council should formalize the rules of procedure of the Council, which have remained provisional for more than 60 years, in order to improve the Council's transparency and accountability. NAM.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“Pursuant to Articles 15 (l) and 24 (3) of the Charter of the United Nations, the Council should submit special reports for the consideration of the General Assembly and ensure that its monthly assessments are comprehensive, analytical and issued in a timely fashion. The Council should also take into account fully the recommendations of the General Assembly on matters relating to international peace and security, consistent with Article 11 (2) of the Charter.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“Resort to Chapter VII of the Charter as a mechanism to address issues that do not necessarily pose a threat to international peace and security should be avoided. The provisions of other relevant Chapters, where appropriate, including Chapters VI and VIII, should be invoked before invoking Chapter VII, which should be a measure of last resort, if necessary. It is also essential to submit a more comprehensive and analytical annual report to the General Assembly, assessing the work of the Council, including cases in which the Council has failed to act, as well as the Views expressed by its members during the consideration of the agenda items under its consideration.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“stresses once again that the decision by the Security Council to initiate formal or informal discussions on the situation in any Member State of the United Nations or any issue that does not constitute a threat to international peace and security is contrary to Article 24 of the Charter. It is necessary to establish the Council's subsidiary organs in accordance with the letter and spirit of the United Nations Charter. Those organs should function in a manner that would provide adequate and timely information on their activities to the general United Nations membership. In that context, countries that are not members of the Council should be given access to its subsidiary organs, including the right to participate, as appropriate.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“Meetings with TCCs should be held not only to draw up mandates, but also in their implementation when considering a change in, renewal of or termination of a mission mandate, or when there is a rapid deterioration of the situation on the ground. In that context, the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations should involve TCCs more frequently and intensively in its deliberations, especially in the very early stages of mission planning. It is also essential to uphold the primacy of and respect for the Charter of the United Nations in connection with the Council's functions and powers. NAM.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“It is necessary to increase the number of public meetings, in accordance with Articles 31 and 32 of the Charter, and to ensure that those meetings provide real opportunities to take into account the views and contributions of all the Member States of the United Nations, particularly the interests of non-Council members whose issues are under discussion in the Council; to allow briefings by the Special Envoys or Representatives of the Secretary- General and the United Nations Secretariat to take place in public meetings, unless in exceptional circumstances; and to enhance further its relationship with the United Nations Secretariat and troop- contributing countries (TCCs), including through sustained, regular and timely interaction.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“The Council must comply with the provisions of Article 31 of the Charter, which allow any non-Council member to participate in discussions on matters affecting it. Rule 48 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Council should be thoroughly observed. Closed meetings and informal consultations should be kept to a minimum and as the exception they were meant to be. The Movement also reiterates the need to reform and democratize the decision-making processes of the Council, including limiting and curtailing the use of the veto, with a view to its eventual elimination. NAM. requests the Security Council to take the following immediate actions to improve its working methods, many of which have so far not been considered by the Council and are not included in presidential note in document S/2006/507.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“Such instances include unscheduled open debates with selective notification, reluctance in convening open debates on some issues of high significance, frequent restrictions on the participation in some of the debates and discrimination between members and non- members of the Council, particularly with regard to sequencing and time limits of statements during the open debates, failure to submit special reports to the General Assembly, as required under Article 24 of the Charter, the submission of annual reports still lacking sufficient information and analytical content, and lack of minimal parameters for the drawing up of the monthly assessment by the Security Council presidencies.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“The note by the President of the Security Council contained in document S/2006/507 describes some measures aimed at enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the Council's work and at promoting interaction and dialogue with States not members of this organ. NAM. considers that some improvements have been made in the working methods of the Council, including in the implementation of some of the measures described in the aforementioned note. However, those are clearly not enough, leaving much room for improvement. Transparency, openness and consistency are key elements that the Security Council should observe in all its activities, approaches and procedures. Regrettably, the Council has neglected those important factors on numerous occasions.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“Mrs. Nufiez Mordoche (Cuba) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 118 States members of the Non-Aligned Movement. The Movement considers the convening of this open debate a step in the right direction, almost 15 years since the last one held by the Security Council on its working methods. We sincerely hope that this will be the first step towards regular and comprehensive consideration by the Council of this important issue, duly taking into account the views of non-member States. The Movement reiterates that the reform of the Council should not be confined only to the question of the equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council, but that it should also address substantive issues relating to the Council's agenda, working methods and decision-making processes.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source
“On the basis of the aforementioned grave events, Cuba reiterates the pressing need for the Security Council and the Counter-Terrorism Committee to pay urgent attention to the detailed information on this case with which they have been provided and to take all the necessary steps in accordance with the relevant resolutions. Double standards must not prevail. The Security Council must not maintain its conspiratorial silence before that barefaced affront to the world's victims of terrorism.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“While that confessed and unscrupulous terrorist is free, the United States Government holds hostage in high-security jails five Cuban young men who were only trying, with deep altruism and courage, to obtain information on the Miami-based terrorist groups to prevent their violent actions and to save the lives of Cuban and United States citizens. It is impossible to eliminate terrorism if some terrorist acts are condemned while others are silenced, tolerated or justified, or while the issue is simply manipulated in order to promote some political interests.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The decision to charge him with petty immigration crimes after allowing his release leaves no doubt that the United States Government's intention was always to prevent Posada Carriles from exposing to the public details of his terrorist actions against Cuba, Venezuela and other countries while he followed the orders of the Central Intelligence Agency for more than 25 years. By releasing the terrorist, the United States Government has acted counter to several General Assembly and Security Council resolutions, including resolution 1373 (2001). It has also violated the treaties on terrorism to which it is party, including the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings and the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Once again, Cuba denounces the complicity and absolute responsibility of the Government of the United States for the release of that person, who is liable for countless terrorist acts against Cuba and other countries, including the mid-air bombing of a Cuban airliner claiming 73 lives, and the death of the young Italian Fabio di Celmo, after terrorists trained, coordinated and paid by Posada Carriles and the Cuban-American National Foundation bombed several hotels in Havana in 1997. The United States Government is well aware and has all the evidence of the countless terrorist acts committed by Posada Carriles.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The Counter-Terrorism Committee was informed in a timely and detailed manner, and we have repeatedly requested the adoption of concrete measures to prevent such a condemnable action from being carried out. On 20 April, the 118 States members of the Non-Aligned Movement adopted a categorical declaration expressing their concern over the release of the terrorist, on bail at that time, and reiterating their support for the extradition request presented by the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on 15 June 2005. Unfortunately, nothing was done and, on 8 May, Posada Carriles was released and all charges against him were withdrawn, despite protests by hundreds of solidarity movements and political forces worldwide and within the United States itself demanding that the terrorist be brought to justice.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Mrs. Nufiez Mordoche (Cuba) (spoke in Spanish): Cuba is addressing the Security Council today to denounce and strongly condemn the definitive release of the notorious international terrorist Luis Posada Carriles. Our country has regularly participated in these meetings on the work of the subsidiary bodies in charge of fighting terrorism. On each and every occasion, we have raised the alarm about the possibility of Posada Carriles being released in the United States. Over the past few months, our Government has issued several alert statements and communiques that have been circulated as official documents of the General Assembly and the Security Council.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“In order to make progress, all hegemonic intentions and acts of aggression must be condemned and eliminated. In all honesty, all forms and manifestations of terrorism must be condemned and punished anywhere in the world. State terrorism must be no exception under any circumstances.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“To date, we have no indication that the CTC has taken any action to evaluate the information submitted or to undertake an investigation on the breach of the obligations of the United States pursuant to Security Council resolution 1373 (2001). The Cuban Government reiterates its request to the Committee to carry out an evaluation of the information presented, inter alia, in documents S/2002/15, S/2004/753 and S/2005/341, thus contributing to putting an end to the impunity that those who have carried out terrorist actions against Cuba enjoy in United States territory. It is impossible to eradicate terrorism if only some terrorist actions are condemned while others are hushed up, tolerated or justified, or if the issue is simply manipulated in order to promote certain political interests.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“After his arrest, Ferro declared he was a member of the anti-Cuban terrorist organization Alpha 66 and that he had a group of 100 members in California and Miami ready and trained to carry out actions against the Cuban Government. Ferro also said to the press that some of the weapons had secretly been provided by the United States Government with the aim of overthrowing Fidel Castro. It is public knowledge that Robert Ferro, owner of the arsenal, worked for the Central Intelligence Agency and was an officer in the United States army's Special Forces. Cuba has informed the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), established under resolution 1373 (2001), in detail concerning the terrorist actions of these and other individuals and organizations, as well as about the protection afforded to accomplices by the Government of the United States.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Why were charges not presented immediately against the other terrorists that helped Mr. Posada Carriles enter illegally into that country, such as Santiago Alvarez and Osvaldo Mitat, who are currently in jail S/l'V.5446 for arms smuggling and very serious violations of United States security laws? Another example which proves the legitimacy of Cuba's denunciations was the reported arrest in Los Angeles, California, on 19 April, of Cuban-born citizen Robert Ferro. He had in his house an outrageous total of 1,571 fire arms, including anti-missile weapons and hand grenades, which were hidden in secret caches and rooms.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“After 13 months of silence with regard to the Cuban Government's inquiries, Federal Bureau of Investigation documents were disclosed on 22 April which proved the complicity of the United States authorities with the illegal entry of Posada Carriles in the territory of the United States on board the boat Santrina, property of the notorious terrorist Santiago Alvarez Fernandez Magrifia. For several months, the United States Government denied knowledge of Posada Carriles' entry into its territory, in spite of the fact that it is now clear that the United States was aware of this from the beginning, since an undercover FBI agent travelled on board the Santrina. If the Government was aware of this, why was Posada Carriles not arrested until several months later?”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“This terrorist's impunity is perpetuated by judging him as a mere illegal immigrant, despite the fact that the United States Government itself has acknowledged that he is a dangerous terrorist. That fact was acknowledged in a letter sent to him in March by the United States Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The letter stated, inter alia, that due to his long record of criminal activities and acts of violence, which caused the death of innocent civilians, releasing him would mean a risk for the community and the national security of the United States.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Those five Cuban youths were only trying, with great altruism and courage, to obtain information about terrorist groups based in Miami in order to prevent their violent actions and to save lives of Cuban and United States citizens. New evidence has been revealed about United States double standards in its so-called fight and international campaign against terrorism, as well as acts of this nature against the Cuban people. The United States continues to fail to meet international obligations of judging and extraditing the infamous international terrorist Luis Posada Carriles, whose extradition has been requested by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“With full impunity, funds to carry out terrorist actions are provided and collected in Miami and other cities of that country. The bank accounts that finance terrorism are openly and regularly operated, terrorists are recruited, weapons purchased and the territory is used by those who finance, mastermind and commit terrorist acts against Cuba. Instead of preventing and punishing terrorism against Cuba, the United States authorities hold hostage in that country's jails Gerardo Hernandez, Ramon Labafiino, Fernando Gonzalez, Antonio Guerrero and Rene Gonzalez. This follows the unanimous decision of the Court of Appeals of the Eleventh Circuit of Atlanta to reverse their sentences and order a new trial, overturning the trial held by a crooked Miami-based court, without the guaranties of due process.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Mrs. Nufiez Mordoche (Cuba) (spoke in Spanish): First, Sir, I would like to commend you for your work as President of the Security Council during the month of May. I would also thank the Chairmen of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) for the information provided. For more than 45 years, the Cuban people has been the target of countless terrorist actions, most of them masterminded and organized from United States territory, with the support, protection and funding of the successive Governments of that country. As a result of those acts, the Cuban people has paid a high cost in human lives. A total of 3,478 people have died, while 2,099 have been severely injured. The economic losses for Cuba have also been very high.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source