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Oh Joon

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first: 2005-08-23
most recent: 2016-11-30
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“I shall read out my statement as fast as I can, as this is Valentine's Day and I am the last speaker. First, I would like to welcome you, Mr. President, to the Security Council and thank you for convening today's briefing on this important issue. Our deep appreciation also goes to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his statement earlier. We would also like to welcome High Representative Catherine Ashton back to the Council and to thank her for her statement. The security challenges that confront us today clearly illustrate that effective cooperation between the United Nations and regional bodies is of crucial significance in managing crises around the globe.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“While the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other international tribunals play a crucial role, the Council must do its part, including by referring relevant situations to the ICC. Before concluding, I should like to pay tribute to the United Nations peacekeepers and humanitarian workers who are working hard to protect civilians around the world. My delegation also strongly supports presidential statement S/PRST/2014/3, which was adopted earlier.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Resolution 2117 (2013), on small arms and light weapons, adopted last year, also recognizes that the illicit transfer and misuse of small arms and light weapons fuel conflict and the impact on civilians. We must intensify consideration of that issue through discussions with greater focus. F ourthly, I would like to reaffirm that accountability is key to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Those who commit war crimes, crimes against humanity and other violations of international law must be held accountable. Accountability requires verification. There should be investigation and documentation of allegations of all violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. We recognize the significant contribution of international commissions of inquiry and fact-finding missions, and we reiterate our full support to them.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Protection activities must be given priority in decisions on the use of available capacities and resources. I welcome that the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/689) includes an assessment of concrete measures taken by peacekeeping missions. We commend the role of the missions in supporting political dialogue in Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia, providing physical protection in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and building a protective environment in Mali and in Haiti. Thirdly, the rising challenges of unregulated small arms and the indiscriminate use ofweapons in populated areas have also been noted in the report ofthe Secretary- General. My delegation is deeply concerned about the devastating impact on civilians.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“More than 130,000 people have been killed, a great number of which are civilians. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with almost half of the population in need of humanitarian assistance. Against that backdrop, my delegation would like to highlight the following points. First, it is essential that the Council enhance efforts to provide clear, achievable protection mandates based on a realistic assessment and adequate resources. We should also bear in mind that success or failure in the protection of civilians is the most tangible barometer of a successful mission. Secondly, we must ensure that protection mandates are effectively implemented. In developing mission strategies, a coordinated response from the mission and all of the relevant stakeholders is essential.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Resolution 1894 (2009) ensures that United Nations peacekeeping missions have protection mandates, where appropriate, and that such protection activities should be given priority. In 2013, a new mandate for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and the strengthened mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo represented noteworthy achievements in that regard. The protection of civilians lies at the core of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan's peacekeeping mandate, where armed clashes have taken a heavy toll on civilians. Civilians continue to account for the vast majority of casualties in armed conflict. In the case of Syria, murder, torture, rape, arbitrary detention and other inhumane acts are widespread.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this important debate. I also express our sincere appreciation to High Commissioner Pillay, Under- Secretary-General Amos, Under-Secretary-General Ladsous and Mr. Yves Daccord, Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, for their excellent briefings. The protection of civilians is a fundamental responsibility of the international community and a core function of the Security Council in safeguarding international peace and security. Over the years, the Council has taken significant steps to implement its commitment. Peacekeeping operations with a mandate to protect have been one of its most effective tools.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“In particular, further efforts are needed to foster a more conducive environment for the return of internally displaced persons. That should be done by facilitating their access to housing and basic services while ensuring the appropriate security. The new strategy on the reintegration of repatriated persons for the period 2014 to 2018, as approved by the Kosovo authorities, is a most welcome measure in that regard. Before concluding, we would like to commend Special Representative of the Secretary-General Farid Zarif and the entire team of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo for their valuable contribution to promoting stability in Kosovo and the region.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“At the same time, we strongly condemn the election-related violence and the killing of the member of the North Mitrovica Municipal Assembly. Such an attempt to derail hard-won progress cannot be tolerated and needs to be addressed decisively. Another issue that must be considered in that context is the scepticism and resistance of ethnic Serbs. Winning their hearts and minds remains a challenging task, but is essential to building lasting peace. Achieving that will require time and good faith on all sides. In that connection, we would like to emphasize that the ongoing integration process in northern Kosovo should be fully inclusive and cohesive. Furthermore, as part of its efforts to build a harmonious, multi-ethnic society, Kosovo must uphold its commitment to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“Building upon such achievements, we look to Serbia and Kosovo to increase their efforts towards resolving the remaining differences, mainly in the areas ofjudiciary integration. We hope that the next round of the European Union-facilitated dialogue, to be held this week, will lead to mutually acceptable solutions on those issues. We also welcome the successful conclusion of the second round of local elections in Kosovo. That is a milestone towards normalizing relations between the two sides and represents a big step towards regional peace and stability. We thank the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Force for their indispensable contribution to ensuring a safe and secure electoral process throughout the country.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Farid Zarif for his briefing. We also welcome Prime Minister Ivica Dacie and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci back to the Council and thank them for their statements today. The year 2013 was an important year for Belgrade and Pristina on their path towards normalizing relations. In order to maintain the positive momentum of last year, the full and more effective implementation of the 19 April Agreement should be an urgent priority. In that regard, we are pleased to note the tangible progress both sides have made in the European Union-facilitated high-level dialogue and its technical working group. Indeed, the Agreement has already led to a number of changes on the ground, such as the gradual transition of the police structures in northern Kosovo.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“Japan's move to indoctrinate its younger generations with inaccurate historical information will only sow permanent discord in future generations, resulting in tragedy. In conclusion, I cannot but raise a question about what kind of peace Japan is trying to contribute to through its recent proactive strategy.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“First among the core lessons we can draw from today's deliberations is the courage to confront the past with honesty and, secondly, based on that, the need to make efforts aimed at reconciliation - reconciliation with the past and reconciliation with the victims, for the sake of a peaceful future. Those lessons should be passed on to future generations through education so that they do not repeat what previous generations had gotten wrong. This afternoon the Japanese representativejustified the recent decision by the Japanese Government to revise a textbook for Japanese students, including on J apan's unlawful territorial claims against neighbouring countries. Our reflection on the world wars clearly showed that antagonism and hostilities ultimately lead to conflict and tension.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Further, lamentably, some Japanese leaders have even been saying that such sexual slavery was committed not only by Japan but also be other countries as well, and they ask why Japan alone should feel remorseful, ashamed or even responsible. Let me reiterate that contrary to Japan's wish, the issue will not disappear until the Japanese Government acknowledges its legal responsibility and takes measures that are acceptable to the victims. Finally, on the issue of revising the textbook, today we have reflected on the horrendous scourge of world wars and the lessons that we have learned from those horrific experiences.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Despite the 1996 report of United Nations Special Rapporteur Coomaraswamy (E/CN.4/1996/53) and the 1998 report of Special Rapporteur McDougall (E/CN.4/Sub.2/1998/13), which firmly underscored the legal responsibility of Japan for the comfort women, Japan has never accepted legal responsibility. Instead, Japan has made continuous attempts to redefine the issue as a charity and humanitarian on. No, the issue is one of a crime against humanity, requiring judicial justice and accountability, not charity. That issue is not a dead issue, as my delegation stated this morning, because the victims of those heinous crimes are still alive.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Worshipping heinous war criminals cannot bring any peace to a region where the people have suffered so much from the heinous acts of those honoured criminals. Paying tribute to the Yasukuni Shrine is nothing more than an attempt to glorify its past. The explanation that the Government offers can be received only as unintelligent to outsiders. If Japan truly wants to actually contribute to world peace, it is most important for Japan to face up to history and to build trust by expressing deep remorse and apologizing to the Government and the people in the region. On the second issue of comfort women, which actually means forced sexual slavery, administered by the Japanese Imperial Army during the Second World War, we cannot but express again our utmost disappointment in the statement made by Japan.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“I would like to respond to three issues raised by the representative of Japan in his statement this afternoon. First, Yasukuni Shrine is a facility that enshrines not only ordinary soldiers but also Class A war criminals from the Second World War and many Japanese Imperial Army and military police personnel who inflicted the most unimaginable atrocities on the peoples of the region during the wars and during its colonial rule. As mentioned by the Japanese representative, Japan's political leader recently paid tribute to the Yasukuni Shrine, despite the strong appeals not to do so issued by many countries of the region and in the world. The Japanese representative conveniently said that the Prime Minister did so to make peace. How preposterous is that?”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“At the General Assembly last year, the Japanese delegation mentioned Japan's contributions to the victims of sexual Violence in armed conflicts. But it said nothing about the comfort women. If their definition of the victims of sexual violence in armed conflicts does not include comfort women, is that a case of double standards or a denial of the past? The Japanese Government should urgently pay heed to the calls of the victims of its crimes and the international community. It should act by instilling a spirit of peace and reconciliation in its younger generation by correctly teaching the lessons of history. Having said all of that, I still believe that we should look to the future. History should move forward. We need to move on.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“The comfort women issue, which is at the core of the pending problems between Korea and Japan, is also an important universal women's rights issue. The United Nations reports of the 1990s submitted by Ms. Coomaraswamy and Ms. McDougall (E/CN.4/1996/56, E/CN.4/Sub.2/1998/13) stated that the comfort women issue was one of sexual slavery in armed conflicts, requiring the acceptance of legal responsibility, compensation and the punishment of perpetrators. In 2007, the Congress of the United States and the Parliament of the European Union passed resolutions, respectively, calling on the Japanese Government to accept historical or legal responsibility, apologize and pay compensation. As such, enforced sexual slavery represents a breach of the conscience of humankind. The Japanese Government has yet to take responsibility for the issue.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“If Japan seriously wishes to contribute to regional and global peace, it should refrain from provoking its neighbours with its denial of history. A matter that is a serious concern not only for East Asian countries but for the entire international community itself is the so-called comfort women issue. In the United Nations, the issue has been discussed in the context of women's rights, the exploitation of women in conflicts, war crimes and the prevention of torture, among others. Indeed, Sunday, 26 January was a very sad day for the Korean people. A woman passed away who had been taken by force by the Japanese Imperial Army to suffer as an enforced sex slave. That leaves the total number of surviving comfort women at 55.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Japanese political leaders' worshipping at the Yasukuni shrine, where wartime leaders convicted as Class A war criminals during the Second World War are enshrined, is a direct challenge to the foundation on which Japan rejoined the international community in the post-war world. Such remarks and actions undermine future-oriented relations and peacebuilding among nations in the region. They also run counter to the objectives and spirit of the United Nations, which reflect the aspirations of peoples for peace after experiencing the most horrendous war in history. Recently, the Japanese Government emphasized its contribution to global peace with the policy of a proactive contribution to peace. However, one cannot but wonder how Japan can play such a role, when it is actually creating more troubles with countries in the region.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“In Europe, for example, in striking contrast to Asia, Germany's steadfast efforts after the Second World War to come to terms with its past served as the basis for genuine reconciliation with other countries, paving the way towards European integration. Japan, however, has not been able to properly address or break away from its militarist past. That is the underlying reason behind many of the recurring conflicts over historical issues in the region. Recently, many Japanese leaders have continued to show an attitude of historical revisionism by paying tribute at the Yasukuni shrine, where its past history of aggression is glorified, by making irresponsible remarks that the definition of aggression has yet to be established and by passing on distorted historical views to its next generation through revised school textbooks.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“On this centennial anniversary, we believe that genuine recognition of and remorse over past wrongdoings is the first step towards preventing another war and securing durable peace. George Santayana, the American philosopher and poet, famously said that those who did not remember the past were condemned to repeat it. The fact that the world witnessed the horrors of the Second World War, only two decades after the first, illustrates humankind's failure to learn from the lessons of history. Unfortunately, in our region of North-East Asia, tensions are rising more than ever before due to the distrust among States. In large part, that stems from the fact that the Japanese leadership has a distorted view of what happened during the time of imperialism.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you and the Jordanian presidency, Sir, for organizing today's open debate. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his comprehensive briefing. With this year marking the centennial of the First World War, the theme of today's debate is both timely and relevant. This debate enables us to reflect anew on the scourge of past conflicts and lessons learned. We would also like to seek ways to prevent conflicts and consolidate peace for future generations. While several factors can be cited as triggers for the outbreak ofthe First World War, we cannot deny that parochial nationalism and mistrust among States led to the war. There was an obvious lack of understanding and tolerance among the parties to the conflict.”
2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source
“We need to take drug trafficking issues into account in conflict-prevention strategies and in the mandates ofpeacekeeping missions. The Council should also explore ways to further strengthen intermission cooperation among the relevant United Nations missions. The Republic of Korea welcomes today's adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2013/22 and will remain committed to helping West Africa in its fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. Lastly, as this is probably the last meeting of the Security Council this year, I would like to thank the outgoing members of the Council - Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan and Togo - for their valuable contributions and cooperation with us in the Council.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“The Economic Community of West African States regional plan of action and the African Union plan of action are instrumental frameworks to that end. The international community should continue to support such regional initiatives. Thirdly, it is important to address the underlying structural causes of vulnerability. The United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel rightly recognizes the mutually reinforcing linkage between development and security in the Sahel. It also places strong emphasis on strengthening national and regional capacities for development. In our efforts to tackle drug trafficking and organized crime, it is important that the integrated strategy be fully implemented. Fourthly, establishing early-warning and prevention mechanisms should be a matter of priority for the Council.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“Therefore, emphasis should be placed on strengthening legal and institutional capacities, especially in the area of border and customs control. Establishing national criminal justice systems that are accessible and aligned with international norms is also important. We commend the role of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in providing valuable support to that end, especially through the West Africa Coast Initiative. Continued assistance by international donors remains crucial. Secondly, given the nature of the challenges, the central role of regional organizations should be fully brought into play. We support the efforts made by regional Governments to better coordinate their actions to combat drug trafficking.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“We are particularly concerned about the potential threat to peacebuilding efforts and the hard-won advances in the economic development of the region. Drug trafficking cannot be tackled by any one country alone. That is all the more true when the States faced with such challenges lack the capacity to respond effectively to them, as we see in the Sahel and West Africa. A comprehensive and integrated response is urgently required. Cooperation and coordination among the affected countries, as well as among international and regional organizations, are vital. In that context, I would like to make a few observations. First, the effective implementation of the relevant regional and international strategies depends upon the capacities of Governments.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important debate on combating drug trafficking in the Sahel and West Africa. We appreciate Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's personal engagement on this issue. We also thank Executive Director Fedotov and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Djinnit for their briefings today. Drug trafficking continues to be a threat to international peace and stability. The illicit drug trade undermines the authority and effectiveness of State institutions, hampers socioeconomic development and erodes the rule of law. The region most seriously affected by this scourge today is West Africa, which is fast emerging as a major transit point and as an area of consumption and production.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“We urge the international community and regional partners to further support Afghan-led efforts to that end. In conclusion, I wish to underline that the sustained support of the international community remains vital to Afghanistan's long-term stability. For its part, UNAMA should continue to play an active role in assisting Afghanistan, especially in protecting human rights and strengthening governance.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“The ongoing support of the international community to strengthen the Afghan security sector and improve cross-border cooperation is essential to effectively meet such challenges. Thirdly, on human rights, the protection of human rights, especially those of women and children, is a key commitment made by the Afghan Government under the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework. We expect the Afghan Government to build on the improvements made and strive to make further advances, including through the full implementation of the law on the elimination of violence against women. Lastly, on narcotics, we are concerned at this year's record levels of poppy cultivation and opium production. A comprehensive and coordinated response is needed to address that threat.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“We welcome the High Peace Council's recent efforts towards that end and hope that such efforts will yield tangible progress in the near future. Secondly, on the security situation, while we welcome the ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of the Afghan National Security Forces and the Afghan National Police, a 13 per cent rise in civilian casualties shows that serious challenges remain. The recent attacks on humanitarian and development personnel further adds to our concern. We strongly condemn such acts of violence. We reiterate that all parties must take every feasible step to ensure the protection of civilians and comply with their obligations under international law.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“First, on political transition, ensuring the success of the presidential and provincial elections in 2014 will be the most critical task in the Afghans' political transition. In that regard, we welcome the ongoing electoral preparations made by the Afghan Government, including the finalization of candidates and the completion of voter registration. Efforts must be enhanced to ensure the security of electoral personnel and voters and better access to encourage women's participation. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) should strengthen its support to that end so as to consolidate the legitimacy and integrity of the process. National reconciliation, owned and led by Afghans, is another important step in moving the political transition forward.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative Jan Kubis for his briefing and to extend our full support for the dedicated work the Special Representative and his team are carrying out. I would also like to thank Ambassador Tanin for his important statement. My delegation would like to express our deep condolences on the loss of United States troops in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan. Afghanistan has achieved progress in its political, security and economic transition over the past decade. As Afghanistan enters its final year of transition, it is important that the gains made be sustainable and irreversible. In that context, I would like to focus on four key areas where more efforts are required.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“That applies not only to coordination among international and regional organizations, but also to donors, regional Governments and United Nations agencies as a whole. Thirdly, to ensure tangible progress, it is important to set clear short-term and long-term priorities and to establish well-defined benchmarks. The priorities and benchmarks need to be developed in close coordination with the Governments of the region. Finally, we appreciate the role ofMorocco in working out the presidential statement (S/PRST/2013/20), which we support. It is essential that the international community maintain its engagement and commitment to the Sahel. The Republic of Korea continues to support the efforts to promote peace and development in the region.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“Allow me to highlight a few areas that my delegation considers to be essential to the effective implementation of the integrated strategy. First, the political will of the Governments concerned and their national and regional ownership are crucial. The regional nature of the integrated strategy calls for strengthened efforts towards building trust and confidence among all Governments of the region. In that regard, we welcome the holding in Bamako of the ministerial meeting on the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, and of the regional conference on border security between the Sahel and Maghreb regions, held in Rabat last month. Secondly, another element required for success is ensuring overall coherence and complementarity to maximize the effectiveness of assistance and avoid duplication.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“In that context, the high-level meeting on the situation in the Sahel, held in September, provided a valuable opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges and to reaffirm the importance of the United Nations integrated strategy to the region. The Republic of Korea also highly commends the joint initiative of the Secretary-General and the President of the World Bank to visit the region together last month in spearheading the implementation of the strategy. The visit included the participation of the African Union, the European Union and the African Development Bank, and clearly demonstrated the importance of an integrated approach to effectively addressing the underlying causes of the Sahel crisis. We believe that the pledges of over $8 billion will be instrumental in helping the Sahel region to realize its potential.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“I wish to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon; the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sahel, Mr. Romano Prodi; the President of the World Bank, Mr. Jim Yong Kim; and other representatives for their participation in and presentations at today's meeting. The Sahel region continues to face security, political, humanitarian and human rights challenges. Those include terrorism, transnational crimes such as drug trafficking, and political instability arising from weak governance. The humanitarian situation remains dire with hundreds of thousands of displaced people and millions facing the threat of hunger. Against that backdrop, my country fully supports the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel. A comprehensive and coordinated approach is indeed critical in tackling that multifaceted crisis.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7081 (2013) · source
“The Republic of Korea is firmly committed to providing our continuing support to ensure that the Tribunals fulfil their important mandates.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7073 (2013) · source
“We welcome the Residual Mechanism's engagement in numerous judicial activities during the reporting period. That includes the appeal proceedings in the Augustin Ngirabatware case. Such activities are evidence that the Mechanism is well on the way towards fulfilling its mandate. The arrest and prosecution of nine outstanding fugitives from the ICTR remains a top priority for the Mechanism. We encourage continuing efforts to track down the fugitives and to secure the cooperation of Member States in that regard. To conclude, we also wish to stress that the Tribunals have made a significant, lasting contribution to the development of international justice. Their work has enriched international humanitarian law and led to the establishment of the International Criminal Court.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7073 (2013) · source
“We also support the efforts of the ICTR to retain the humanitarian issue of relocating acquitted persons and those who have already served their sentences. We hope for an efficient and timely solution to that problem. The ICTY still faces various challenges, including late arrests and staff attrition. Among the implications for the Tribunal is a delay in its appellate work, which is estimated to be completed as late as mid-2017. We urge the Tribunal to do its best to complete its work in a timely manner without sacrificing the principles of justice. With the significance of meeting time frames in mind, we hope that the election of Mr. Koffi Afande of Togo will aid efforts to complete the remaining cases expeditiously. In that vein, we further expect that the extensions requested by the Judges in the ICTY will duly be considered.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7073 (2013) · source
“Both Tribunals have been instrumental in the fight against impunity and in developing key international legal precedents. We are confident that the Residual Mechanism will continue to maintain the high standard set by the Tribunals. As the work of the Tribunals draws to a conclusion, Member States must continue to lend their support at this criticaljuncture. We welcome the fact that the ICTR completed its workload on all 93 indicted individuals at the trial level before the end of 2012 and we look forward to the Tribunal's completion of the outstanding appeals by the projected date in 2015. We expect that the appointment of Mr. Mandiaye Niang of Senegal will be of assistance in facilitating the appellate work of both Tribunals.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7073 (2013) · source
“I would like to express our condolences on the sad demise of South Africa's great leader, Mr. Nelson Mandela. At this meeting, my delegation is grateful to the Presidents and the Prosecutors of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for their respective briefings. We also thank Ambassador Rosenthal of Guatemala for his outstanding leadership in conducting the work of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals for the past two years. With the establishment of the Tribunals two decades ago, a new era of international criminal justice began. It has been 20 years since the founding ofthe ICTY, while the ICTR will reach that milestone in 2014.”
2013-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7073 (2013) · source
“I would like to conclude by reiterating the Committee's commitment to seeking the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). As we approach the tenth anniversary of the resolution next year, there is a substantial agenda before us. I look forward to the continued active cooperation of all stakeholders in addressing every aspect ofthe resolution with a View to preventing the proliferation of WMDs to and by non-State actors.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“I would like to appeal to Member States and international and regional organizations to be forthcoming in sharing their effective practices, so that we can develop a useful online resource to support the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). On 29 September, the importance ofresolution 1540 (2004) as a key non-proliferation instrument was once again demonstrated with the adoption of resolution 2118 (2013) on chemical weapons in Syria. That resolution, while determining the use of the chemical weapons as a threat to international peace and security, declared that Member States should inform the Security Council of any violation of resolution 1540 (2004), so that the necessary measures could be taken. That decision adds to the importance of the efforts directed towards the universal and full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“In particular, INTERPOL, the World Health Organization and the World Organization for Animal Health have recently registered as assistance providers. One of the key tasks that the Security Council requested of the Committee in resolution 1977 (2011) was to compile various effective practices that States have employed to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and their means of delivery, in accordance with resolution 1540 (2004). On 6 November, I wrote to all Member States and international and regional organizations seeking advice about their effective practices in implementing the resolution.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“The 1540 Committee's Group ofExperts has improved the compilation of assistance requests and offers, enabling a more systematic approach to assistance matchmaking. Just days after I took over the chairmanship of the Committee, I gave a keynote speech on 7 October at a special session of the 2013 Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Geneva. That direct interaction with legislators from around the world contributed to raising awareness and to opening a new stage for high-level cooperation between the 1540 Committee and the IPU. Since 10 May, we have received new notifications of 24 points of contact, bringing the total to 65 States and 15 international and regional organizations.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“Also, Committee members and experts have used other opportunities at outreach events and during meetings of the First Committee to engage non-reporting States. Facilitating matchmaking between assistance requests and offers remains a priority for the Committee. Assistance requests and related matters are discussed at almost all our outreach events, including the Global Partnership working group meetings. Since the last meeting, Japan and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have offered Kyrgyzstan assistance in the legislative and export control areas in response to a request from that country. The United States continues its financial support to the regional coordinator position of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The UNODC offered legislative assistance and the training of criminal justice officials for CARICOM.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“Croatia and Poland have conducted a novel peer review process that has enabled the States concerned to analyse their implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in a rigorous and frank manner, identify areas where improvements were needed and close gaps. It also facilitated the direct sharing of experience and effective practices. I look forward to hearing a briefing from the representatives of Croatia and Poland in that regard. The Committee and all Member States will be able to draw upon the lessons learned from that new initiative. In July, the Committee approached 16 non-reporting States in an effort to attain universal reporting. To date, two additional States have provided their initial reports, bring the number of non-reporting States down to 22.”
2013-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7071 (2013) · source
“Those events provided opportunities to enhance the awareness ofresolution 1540 (2004) globally and, in many cases, to facilitate assistance aimed at helping States strengthen their national capacities to implement the resolution. The value of direct interaction with States was demonstrated in the visits to Grenada, Burkina Faso and the Republic of Korea. Furthermore, bilateral discussions have been conducted specifically to develop voluntary national implementation action plans for Armenia, Montenegro and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, which were organized by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and supported by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. That has shown, once again, the importance of the role played by regional organizations in implementing the resolution.”
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