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1. “The Republic of Korea appreciates the initiative of the United States delegation in convening today's debate on this important topic. We also thank Special Representative Zerrougui, Under Secretary-General Ladsous, Deputy Executive Director Brandt, Special Envoy Whitaker and Sandra Uwiringiyimana for their participation and for sharing their experiences. We also welcome Foreign Minister Asselborn of Luxembourg. As we speak in the Council today, millions of children are trapped in armed conflicts all over the world. Children in Syria are facing a dire situation where they are killed, injured and displaced. Equally horrible violations against children are taking place in many areas, including Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Palestine and South Sudan.”

   2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

2. “In that regard, we welcome the statement of the Chief Prosecutor of the European Union Special Investigative Task Force in connection with the allegations of war crimes (S/2014/558, annex II). It is also encouraging that the Kosovo Assembly has authorized the extension of EULEX's mandate, including the establishment of a specialist court. We note with appreciation that Kosovo has taken concrete action to investigate crimes and promote reconciliation. Finally, we once again commend the entire staff of UNMIK and EULEX, as well as other international partners, for their tireless efforts to ensure the peace and stability of Kosovo and the region.”

   2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

3. “Despite these positive developments, we remain concerned over violent incidents in northern Kosovo, in particular the actual violence committed during the demonstration in South Mitrovica. We commend the timely and appropriate responses of the Kosovo police, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and the Kosovo Force, and support the establishment ofa special working group under EU auspices to prevent a further escalation of the tensions. Such incidents are a clear reminder of the importance of a genuine reconciliation process between the communities. Unless the root causes of ethnic tensions are duly addressed, the ongoing political process may face more difficulties. At the same time, it is also vital to strengthen the rule of law and ensure accountability.”

   2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

4. “Secondly, we are pleased to note that Belgrade and Pristina are steadily moving forward in their implementation of the First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations of 19 April 2013. Although high-level dialogue between both sides has not taken place due to the electoral processes, progress on the ground has been sustained in many important areas, notably the adoption of new municipal statutes by the Serb majority municipalities in the north. Building upon such achievements, we encourage Serbia and Kosovo to resume the high-level dialogue facilitated by the European Union (EU) and to continue to scale up their efforts towards the normalization of their relations.”

   2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

5. “I would like to thank Special Representative Farid Zarif for his briefing. We also warmly welcome First Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Dacic' and Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj to the Council and thank them for their statements today. First, the Republic of Korea congratulates Kosovo on holding successful elections for the Assembly of Kosovo. In particular, the large participation of various ethnic groups and minorities, including the Kosovo Serbs, is a welcome development. We believe that these elections represent a big step forward for Kosovo's genuine democracy. Looking ahead, we hope that a new Government can be formed in a timely manner so that a new leadership can proceed to address the key challenges facing the country.”

   2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

6. “Finally, with regard to non-proliferation, the Council had a valuable opportunity to take stock of the work of the Sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) during the past three months. In the meeting the Council members condemned the continued ballistic launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as violations of the relevant Security Council resolutions. In that light, we urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to heed the solemn warnings of the Council and to refrain from any further provocations. Once again, in thanking the presidency of the United Kingdom for the achievements in August, we would also like to congratulate the incoming President, the United States, and assure it of the full support of the Republic of Korea.”

   2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source

7. “Turning to the thematic issues, the open debate on conflict prevention was especially noteworthy (see S/PV.7247). The difficulty of dealing with conflicts that have already begun reminds us of the importance of conflict prevention. The Security Council and the international community should improve their capacity to read early warning signs in order to take swift action. In that connection, resolution 2171 (2014) provides a solid basis to explore all possible preventive measures through efforts across the United Nations system. We look forward to the Secretary-General's reports on actions to promote and strengthen conflict-prevention tools.”

   2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source

8. “Regarding Gaza, we welcome the recent announcements of an open-ended ceasefire brokered under Egyptian auspices. All parties should fully implement the agreements and work towards building a more durable peace. For that purpose, we believe that a sustained and regular flow of goods and people through the Gaza crossings should be ensured, while Israel's legitimate security concerns are duly addressed. The threat posed by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is an unprecedented challenge to the stability ofIraq and the region as a whole. In that regard, resolution 2170 (2014) is an important and timely step in the right direction by the Security Council. It reflects the collective will of the international community to address the ever-growing threats posed by terrorist groups such as ISIL.”

   2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source

9. “Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, and the United Kingdom delegation on your successful presidency in the month of August. We appreciate in particular your efforts to maximize effectiveness through the efficient and timely management of the Council's work. We would also like to thank the United Kingdom presidency for having led the Security Council mission to Europe and Africa. The visit was very substantive and constructive and has greatly enriched the work of the Council. The visit to Europe enabled us to gain valuable insight in the areas of conflict prevention and long-term reconciliation, as well as the fight against impunity. The visit to South Sudan and Somalia helped us to take stock of the achievements so far and the challenges we face today in the situations of the two countries.”

   2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7254 (2014) · source

10. “In that regard, we hope that President Poroshenko's plan for a road map towards a ceasefire with the armed groups can offer a sound basis for the de-escalation of tensions. The stability and prosperity of Ukraine are critical not only to peace in Europe but also far beyond it. We once again reaffirm our full support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”

    2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source

11. “We are also seriously concerned about the report that indicates the involvement of Russian troops in the latest round offighting inside Ukraine. We hope that it is not true. We hope that Russia's explanation is true, that there are no Russian troops inside Ukraine. Otherwise, that would constitute a gross violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and would bring the crisis into a new dimension. We strongly oppose any outside military intervention in the situation in Ukraine. In the light of the volatile situation, we stress that a genuine solution to the crisis can be found only with an immediate cessation of hostilities through dialogue between all the parties concerned.”

    2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source

12. “I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his briefing. We take this opportunity to reiterate our full support for the Secretary-General's good offices, including Mr. Feltman's recent visit to Ukraine. The Republic of Korea is closely monitoring the events in eastern Ukraine, and we are deeply concerned about the continuing escalation of tensions. We had hoped that the Minsk meeting between the two Presidents would be a turning point in finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis. But, on the contrary, the situation on the ground has further deteriorated. In particular, we are alarmed that the separatist armed groups have pushed their way into the southern city of Novoazovsk, opening a dangerous new front in the ongoing crisis.”

    2014-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7253 (2014) · source

13. “That will help them in exploring the most effective United Nations system-wide strategy to fully utilize conflict prevention tools under Chapter VI, in particular Articles 33 and 34, of the Charter of the United Nations. The Security Council's inaction due to political divisions often disappoints people who look forward to the Council's action. As such, we believe that the Security Council should make further efforts to meet the high expectations of the international community in the maintenance of peace and security.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

14. “Sometimes early action is obstructed by the reluctance and resistance of the Government in question. As is often the case, intra-State tension feeds on and deepens the lack of inclusivity. Refusing outside support for an inclusive political process does not therefore bode well for prevention. A balance should be struck between the national prerogative to deal with domestic crises and international efforts to maintain international peace and security. The standard for engagement needs to be clear, reasonable and coherent. We believe that the horizon-scanning process at the Secretariat and the Security Council is one effective tool of preventive diplomacy. In that regard, the Security Council and the Secretary-General need to regularly take stock of their efforts for conflict prevention.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

15. “South Sudan is a case where full-fledged United Nations engagement could not detect the sign of an imminent crisis. Interacting closely with all stakeholders, including civil society, field-based peacekeeping and special political missions should sensitize their antennae and sound the alarm to the Council. Early warnings should then be channelled into concrete preventive action. Sometimes different interpretations among Security Council members lead to a delayed response and a lost opportunity. Serious human rights violations are one important early warning sign for the Council. The Republic of Korea fully supports the Secretary-General's Rights Up Front initiative in that regard. The Secretary-General's good offices and mediation roles can be further strengthened on the basis of the united voice of the Council.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

16. “I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's open debate. We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. We also thank the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Navi Pillay, for her presentation. We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation for her prominent role as a defender of human rights principles during the six years of her service. We wish her all the best for the future. As you, Mr. President, and other colleagues have pointed out, prevention costs much less than reaction. At the same time, however, proactive measures are much more difficult to take when there are still potential threats. It is therefore important that early warning signs should be accurately assessed and analysed on the ground.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

17. “It is necessary, therefore, that the international community provide financial and technical support with a view to improving accountability at the national level. At the same time, national accountability mechanisms can be complemented by commissions of inquiry, fact-finding missions and sanctions regimes, as well as by possible referrals to the International Criminal Court. Before concluding, I wish to pay tribute to all those humanitarian workers who lost their lives while delivering life-saving assistance to people in need. We have come to realize that, by targeting humanitarian workers, such attacks have brought inhumane harm to so many civilians waiting for assistance in dire situations. That is an important lesson that we should never forget.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source

18. “The United Nations should continue to strengthen and refine its security management strategy. In terms of practical measures, it is necessary to further develop guidelines and tools to support a risk-management approach to humanitarian activities. At the same time, dialogue with the relevant Governments and non-State parties will help humanitarian organizations to better understand often-fluid security situations, as well as social and cultural factors on the ground. Thirdly, with regard to accountability, it is critical to ensure accountability for attacks and other violations against humanitarian personnel. The primary obligation to investigate and prosecute such violations lies with national authorities; but in reality there are relatively small numbers ofprosecutions at the national level.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source

19. “Fundamental international humanitarian law, such as the 1949 Geneva Conventions, the 1977 Additional Protocols thereto and the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, should be fully implemented. It is also importany to raise awareness on the need for respecting humanitarian action and humanitarian personnel, especially among military and security forces. Secondly, with regard to protection, amain challenge for humanitarian workers is striking a balance between effectively carrying out humanitarian programmes and the risks faced by humanitarian workers. In particular, as the humanitarian activities of local and international civil society organizations have recently proliferated, the protection of non-governmental humanitarian personnel is also emerging as an urgent challenge.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source

20. “Furthermore, in the past few weeks, 11 staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East were killed during shelling in Gaza as they worked tirelessly to provide humanitarian aid to those in need. Against that disconcerting backdrop, I would like to make a few observations on how to enhance the protection of humanitarian workers and assets. First, with regard to prevention, a defining feature of many contemporary conflicts is a failure to respect international humanitarian law by both State and non-State armed actors. As such, it is absolutely essential to improve compliance with international humanitarian law as a robust preventive measure for the protection of humanitarian workers in the field.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source

21. “The Security Council condemned all acts of Violence directed at humanitarian personnel, as well as attacks on peacekeepers, in its presidential statement on the protection of civilians adopted during my country's presidency of the Security Council in February 2013 (S/PRST/2013/2). Nevertheless, with the ongoing humanitarian impacts of armed conflicts today, humanitarian personnel are increasingly exposed to more complex and risky environments than ever before. A significant rise in abductions of United Nations personnel and non-United Nations humantarian workers has occurred in Afghanistan, Mali, the Sudan and other places.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source

22. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting. I also thank Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, President Peter Peter Maurer of the International Committee of the Red Cross and Director Masood Karokhail of The Liaison Office for their informative briefings. Today, as we commemorate the memory of the 22 staff members who lost their lives in the 2003 bombing in Baghdad, we are once again reminded that we must prevent the recurrence of that kind of tragedy. The safety and protection of humanitarian workers has been affirmed in various international instruments, including the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel.”

    2014-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7244 (2014) · source

23. “In that regard, it is noteworthy that regional dialogue, led by Angola's chairmanship of the ICGLR, provides a unique opportunity to resolve regional conflict through the instruments of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. Finally, we would like to thank Special Envoy Mary Robinson for her leadership and dedication to peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. We wish her all the best in her new undertakings. We also welcome the appointment of Mr. Said Djinnit as the new Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and look forward to his contribution to the peace and long-term stability of the region.”

    2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source

24. “As the Democratic Republic of the Congo moves towards elections, scheduled for 2015 and 2016, we support the Congolese authorities in leading an inclusive and transparent electoral process and expect MONUSCO's good offices to play an important role in that regard. The Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region is path towards the region's brighter future and gives us hope for durable peace and stability. As we now enter the second year of the Framework, it is essential to accelerate dialogue and to build trust among the neighbouring States, thereby ending the cycles of conflict in the region.”

    2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source

25. “In the light of that, we support the ongoing successful military operations by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo. The recent surrender of FDLR combatants is certainly a welcome development that should lead to the complete disarmament of the entire FDLR, including its leadership. We also share the Secretary-General's view that the military option must remain open should the voluntary process prove unsuccessful within the envisaged time frame. However, none of the military actions will be sustainable if they are not accompanied by concerted political efforts. Improving governance and restoring State authority in the areas retaken from the armed groups are of vital importance.”

    2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source

26. “Although there are still a number of daunting challenges ahead, we believe that the positive steps taken by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, along with the active engagement of international and regional actors, provide a new window of opportunity for future progress. To ensure that such momentum continues, it is essential to address the threats posed by armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Even after the defeat of the Mouvement du 23 mars, the increasing threats posed by other armed groups, particularly the Allied Democratic Forces and the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda (FDLR), continue to be an obstacle to peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to the stability of the Great Lakes region as a whole.”

    2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source

27. “Let me begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to you, Sir, and the presidency of the United Kingdom for having convened this important debate today. We especially welcome the presence ofMinister for Africa Mark Simmonds. We are also grateful for the briefings by Special Representative Martin Kobler, Special Envoy Mary Robinson and Minister of Defence Goncalves Lourenco in Angola's capacity as Chair of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). We also appreciate the presence of high-level ministers from Africa, which is testimony to the importance of regional cooperation. Emerging from a recurring cycle of conflict and violence, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has made meaningful progress in a relatively short period of time.”

    2014-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7237 (2014) · source

28. “Finally, turning to the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17, we reiterate our support for a full, thorough and independent international investigation. All the parties concerned must comply with their obligations under resolution 2166 (2014) and fully cooperate with the international investigation.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

29. “Given the gravity of the situation, further and broader humanitarian measures, such as more humanitarian corridors, are urgently needed. The volatile situation in eastern Ukraine clearly demonstrates that a solution to the ongoing crisis can be found only through an immediate cessation of hostilities and through meaningful dialogue among all the parties concerned. In that regard, we welcome the recent meeting of the trilateral contact group held in Minsk on 31 July with representatives of separatist groups from eastern Ukraine. We call on all parties to engage in constructive dialogue so that they can agree on an immediate ceasefire on the basis of the Berlin declaration of 2 July. In that connection, all illegal armed groups must halt all violence and lay down their arms. That is the key for any sustainable solution to the cr1s1s.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

30. “I would like to thank Mr. John Ging for his briefing today. The Republic of Korea remains deeply concerned about the continuing escalation of tensions in eastern Ukraine. Despite the ongoing diplomatic efforts of the international community, the situation on the ground shows no sign of abating. The continung violence has led to a growing loss of life and a further deterioration in the humanitarian situation. We are especially concerned about the report that the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine has reached 117,000, having risen sharply since June. At the same time, the lack of adequate shelter and basic services, such as water and electricity for the IDPs, also remains a major source of concern.”

    2014-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7234 (2014) · source

31. “In that vein, the Republic of Korea welcomes the recent progress made in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions regime as a result of the Chong Chon Gang case. That is an example of the United Nations sanctions regime working properly in response to serious violations. We congratulate the Rwandan presidency once again on its achievements in July, and look forward to another fruitful month of work in August under the presidency of the United Kingdom.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

32. “We reiterate that all concerned parties must comply with their obligations under resolution 2166 (2014) and must cooperate with the international investigation. Last but not least, on 17 July the Security Council issued a strong and unequivocal warning against the continued launching of ballistic missiles by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Despite that solemn warning, however, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea launched another ballistic missile on 26 July. We condemn the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's unrelenting provocations as violations of Security Council resolutions and as clear acts in defiance of the authority of the Council itself. We strongly urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to desist from any acts that could further disrupt the peace and stability of the region and beyond.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

33. “The Council must fulfil its commitment to taking further measures in the event of non-compliance with resolution 2139 (2014) or resolution 2165 (2014). We welcome the appointment of Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura and look forward to his efforts to revive the stalled peace negotiations. The downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 was also one of several issues at the top of the Council's agenda this month. By unanimously adopting resolution 2166 (2014), the Council spoke with one voice to ensure that the tragedy would be fully investigated and that the victims would be afforded the respect they deserve. While it is encouraging that there has been progress in recovering bodies since the resolution was adopted, we remain concerned that the crash site has yet to be properly investigated.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

34. “The Republic ofKorea deplores the intensification of hostilities, as well as the tragic loss of life, and urges the parties to immediately engage in efforts to achieve a durable ceasefire. In the meantime, the international community must expedite its humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. In that regard, the Republic of Korea has decided to contribute $1 million to assist the Palestinian people. As for Syria, the Council unanimously adopted resolution 2165 (2014), regarding cross-line and cross- border humanitarian assistance to Syria. The adoption represented modest yet meaningful progress. However, the meaningfulness of the resolution should be judged not by the unanimity of its adoption but by the degree of its implementation.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

35. “I congratulate you, Mr. President, and your fantastic Rwandan team on a successful presidency for the month of July. You have led the Council with great stewardship and diplomatic skills in dealing with an unusual number of difficult issues. We also welcome your initiative in conducting this wrap-up session in a public briefing format. To our frustration, July has been marred by the loss of a great number of civilian lives in conflicts, as well as ongoing humanitarian crises in many parts of the world. Faced with the escalation of the situation in Gaza, the Council has met in four emergency meetings and an open debate on the Middle East (see S/PV,7222). We commend Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his tireless efforts to engage the region's leaders through his visits.”

    2014-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7231 (2014) · source

36. “Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security sector reform are all very important elements in that regard. We hope that the Council, building on today's discussion, will continue to explore ways to strengthen the United Nations partnership with regional and subregional organizations.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

37. “Well-prepared strategies and enhanced partnerships are needed. Regional organizations and the United Nations need to devote a greater portion of their partnership efforts to early warning and prevention efforts. Preventive strategies are less costly and more effective than peacekeeping operations. In addition, the comparative advantage of the region of concern and the United Nations should also be fully utilized in mediation and reconciliation efforts. The majority of peacekeeping missions currently in operation are engaged in intra-State conflicts, for which the primary responsibility lies with the Government concerned. The combined efforts of the United Nations and the regional entities should therefore focus on enhancing national ownership and leadership.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

38. “It is an evolved form of applying Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, bridging a gap in the transition process towards a full-fledged United Nations peacekeeping mission under Chapter VII. In that regard, we welcome the ongoing efforts among the regional organizations to consolidate partnerships. We also hope that the Secretary-General will take that aspect into account when he reviews ways to ensure progress in partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations, pursuant to resolution 2167 (2014), which was adopted by the Council in the morning. We need to note that international intervention does not automatically resolve conflict. Indeed, as we are witnessing in South Sudan, even full-fledged United Nations peacekeeping operations and support from donors can not prevent relapses into conflict.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

39. “ECCAS troops of the Mission for the Consolidation of Peace in the Central African Republic were transitioned into the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic, which is now undertaking a further transition process to become part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission - the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic. Bilateral partners and donors have also played key roles in terms of logistics and financing. Secondly, interregional partnerships in peacekeeping activities between the AU and the European Union (EU) call for our attention, as they facilitate a swifter and more flexible response to deal with the situation in the field.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

40. “We have witnessed such examples in Somalia, Mali, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic and South Sudan. In that regard, I would like to underline a couple of points on ways to enhance regional partnerships with respect to United Nations peacekeeping efforts. First, swift response by regional players is critical for the early stabilization of conflicts. The coordinated response of the United Nations, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the African Union (AU) to the situation in the Central Africa Republic could be a useful case study for an effective sequencing of peacekeeping activities.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

41. “I would like to thank you, Sir, for organizing today's debate and to thank the Secretary-General for his insightful briefing. We also thank the briefers for their presentations, which added the regional perspective to today's discussion. When the peace and security of a country is disrupted, it affects not only the people of the country in question, but also the neighbouring countries, thereby inevitably creating regional implications. Under those circumstances, regional and subregional entities are positioned to play a pivotal role by utilizing their deep understanding of and potential influence on the parties in conflict. Countries in the region are often instrumental in preparing or executing peacekeeping activities of the United Nations.”

    2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source

42. “The Security Council must continue to actively work to ensure peace and security for the people in the region and in the whole world.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

43. “The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) now controls broad areas of territory in both Syria and Iraq and poses a threat to Lebanon and Turkey, as well as Jordan. We strongly condemn the egregious war crimes, including the mass executions committed by ISIS. We also note the destructive humanitarian dimensions inherent in such developments. The Security Council must remain vigilant with regard to that issue. We call on Iraq's leaders to swiftly form a new Government that can govern in an inclusive manner and promote the participation of all religious and ethnic minorities. Despite the seemingly unsurmountable regional situation facing us, we must not lose hope or remain deadlocked in our collective international actions.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

44. “With nearly 11 million Syrians in urgent need of assistance, resolution 2165 (2014) must be immediately and fully implemented so as to enable long overdue cross-border aid deliveries to those in desperate need of food and medicine. The Republic of Korea welcomes the appointments of Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura and Deputy Special Envoy Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy. We hope that the Special Envoy will soon start working closely with the key stakeholders and will cooperate with the League of Arab States. We look forward to his sustained efforts to revive the stalled peace negotiations, which is the only way to resolve the crisis. The Republic of Korea is deeply alarmed about the increase in terrorism and regional instability arising from the situation in Syria.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

45. “With more than 84,000 people seeking shelter, the facilities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East are already beyond capacity. Many homes in the safer areas are already full. The current situation is not sustainable and an immediate ceasefire should enter into force. We urge all parties to exercise restraint and heed the international community's call for peace. We sincerely hope that the unremitting diplomatic efforts of the Secretary- General will soon bear fruit. We support the role of the mediators in the region, including Egypt, in brokering a ceasefire deal. Turning to the situation in Syria, we are deeply concerned about the unprecedented scale of death and destruction as the conflict, which is now in its fourth year, shows no signs of abating.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

46. “Hamas has not so far accepted any ceasefire proposals, consequently aggravating the pain and sorrow of the hundreds of thousands of Palestinian people under its influence. We are also alarmed that the ground operation of the Israeli forces is resulting in an unprecedented level of casualties and displacement throughout the Gaza Strip. Such results do not match Israel's stated goal ofa limited operation. While acknowledging Israel's legitimate security concerns, we emphasize that the current situation illustrates the urgent need for a more fundamental solution of the situation related to Gaza. We are particularly concerned about the devastating humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip. Unfortunately, Israel's warnings before its attacks do not seem to provide much help to the population, because most of them have nowhere else to go.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

47. “The Republic of Korea thanks and supports the Secretary-General in his efforts to mediate the ongoing confrontation. We appreciate his video-linked briefing today, taking the time from his hectic trip crisscrossing the Middle East region. We also welcome the participation of the Foreign Minister of Luxembourg. As we gather in the Council today, the Middle East continues to be marked by expanding conflict and intensifying violence. We are concerned that the ongoing clashes in Israel and Gaza have the potential to further jeopardize regional dynamics, with other non-State actors joining the fray. In that context, we note with concern that rockets have been fired into Israel from Lebanon and Syria. More than 500 Palestinians and 20 Israelis have now died, and yet there is no sign of a ceasefire to be agreed upon.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

48. “We very much hope that the resolution will be instrumental in ensuring a credible international investigation through its full implementation by all parties concerned, particularly the separatist armed groups. The Security Council should remain vigilant as to developments on the ground and respond further if what is required by the resolution does not fully materialize. We once again stress that the perpetrators of the incident, ifit turns out to be the result ofa deliberate attack, must be brought to justice as promptly as possible.”

    2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source

49. “The most urgent task before us at this moment is to establish the solid facts ofwhat caused this tragedy to occur and who is responsible for it, through a full, thorough and independent international investigation. We recognize in particular the role of the International Civil Aviation Organization and the Ukrainian Government in conducting such an international investigation. We have full confidence in the supporting role of the United Nations in that regard. In order to shed full light on the tragedy, no less pressing is the need to preserve the integrity ofthe crash site and to secure immediate, safe and unrestricted access to it by competent international investigators. It is also vital that the bodies of the victims be recovered without delay and treated in a dignified and respectful manner.”

    2014-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7221 (2014) · source

50. “The Republic of Korea welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2166 (2014), on the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7 in eastern Ukraine. On behalf of the people and the Government of the Republic of Korea, I once again extend my most heartfelt condolences to all the affected countries and bereaved families. We share their sorrow during this difficult time. We would like to welcome the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, to whom we offer our solidarity. We believe that the resolution we adopted today is a firm and united response by the international community to the heinous act of downing a civilian aircraft.”

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