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first: 2008-04-30
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“More outreach activities, through regular workshops and consultations at the country and regional levels, will help to underpin those improvements. They will also help to address two critical challenges, namely, the limited implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), in particular by developing countries, and the lack of relevant legislative, regulatory and administrative structures to support implementation efforts. Nigeria attaches great importance to the clearing house role of the Committee and expects that the revised assistance procedures will facilitate the prompt matching of offers and requests for assistance by States. By finding potential donors to support assistance requests, the Committee will help more States to benefit from relevant technical assistance and support.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“I, too, wish to thank the Permanent Representatives of South Africa, India and Germany for their briefings on the activities of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004). Nigeria appreciates the important role played by the 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts in strengthening the global non-proliferation regime. In that regard, we commend Member States for their increased awareness of their obligations under that resolution. The increase in reports and the intensified efforts to promote cooperation between States and other stakeholders, as well as the adoption of resolution 1977 (2011) last month, further strengthen 11-3390] our collective resolve to achieve global security.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“We are convinced that, with diligence and the necessary support of the international community, including this Council, Bosnia and Herzegovina will realize the vision of a stable, peaceful and prosperous country. Finally, only political will to make concerted efforts at flexibility, consultative dialogue and respect for the various commitments made will ensure the sustainability of the progress built over the past few years.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“It is also essential to promote national reconciliation and engender political trust, and for political leaders to be doggedly determined to remain united as a single entity, despite all odds. We appreciate the valuable work of the High Representative and support his efforts to promote the entry of Bosnia and Herzegovina into the European Union and to facilitate the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement. We commend the role of the European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in collaboration with the armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in ensuring a safe and secure environment in the country. We welcome the contribution of regional and international partners in support of Bosnia and Herzegovina's efforts to sustain peace, stability and economic progress in the country.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“In spite of such improvements, we note that several difficult challenges remain, including the persisting climate of distrust among the political leaders and the lack of political will in implementing the Dayton Peace Agreement. Those misgivings are responsible for the limited progress on key reforms required for Euro-Atlantic integration and the completion of the five objectives and two conditions for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. We encourage political leaders to commit to the necessary reforms and the entire international community to support the country's efforts in that regard. There is an urgent need for political leaders to refrain from nationalistic and anti-Dayton rhetoric, surmount their differences and demonstrate their resolve to address those differences through dialogue.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“Let me welcome and thank the High Representative, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for his update on developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina since his last briefing (see S/PV.6421). We are pleased that the security situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has remained calm. We note with satisfaction the positive developments, including the implementation of the decision to abolish short- term visa requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens holding biometric passports and the improved cooperation among the members of the Presidency. We welcome the further progress on rule of law issues, as well as improved relations with the country's neighbours.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“We believe that the time has come to involve African Union countries in the efforts to find an international solution to the conflict. Nobody could be better friends of the people of Western Sahara than the representatives of the regional group to which it belongs. 3 My delegation will vote for this draft resolution, but we hope that, in the future, some of the concerns we have raised will be considered.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source
“The intolerable human rights violations in Western Sahara require constant monitoring and appropriate rapid-response capability, which only a permanent and neutral international human rights monitoring and reporting body could provide. Nigeria is convinced of the importance of upholding human rights as a universal principle. The Council should be seen to promote and vigorously defend human rights in all circumstances. The Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, a full-fledged member of the African Union (AU) since 1984, remains the only country on the continent still awaiting the completion of its process of decolonization. It is inconceivable that neither the African Union nor a member State of the AU is a member of the Group of Friends of Western Sahara.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source
“The people of Western Sahara must be given a similar opportunity to determine their own destiny. Indeed, the ongoing developments in the Middle East and North Africa are a strong reminder that the status quo is no longer tenable. All Members of the United Nations have emphasized the need for coherence and consistency in the policies we promote. In 2005, human rights received a major boost with the establishment of the Human Rights Council. Collectively, Member States reaffirmed their commitment and obligation to promote universal respect for and observance and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all in accordance with the United Nations Charter. That is even more so in cases where parties to conflict accuse each other of rights violations.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source
“At its 2984th meeting, on 29 April 1991, the Security Council, through resolution 690 (1991), established the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). Central to the Mission's mandate is a referendum in Western Sahara as part of a peaceful 11-31280 settlement of an intractable problem. In essence, MINURSO derives its legal basis and relevance from that resolution. We are deeply troubled by the lack of a reference to resolution 690 (1991) in the current draft resolution (S/2011/268). Paragraph 120 of the Secretary-General's report (S/2011/249) reinforces the point that the decision of the fate of Western Sahara lies with the people of the territory. The Security Council has supported this principle through its positions on South Sudan and, now, in North Africa.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source
“The establishment of the National Defence Institute is a laudable demonstration of this commitment. Nigeria shares the Secretary-General's view that UNMIT's police presence will be vital to support the PNTL in capacity-building, skill enhancement and specific advisory functions in all districts and units of Timor-Leste throughout 2012. UNMIT police will also provide operational support to the PNTL in the event of extreme circumstances, if so required and requested, during the period of elections in 2012. Given the critical roles to be played by UNMIT, Nigeria supports the extension of its mandate for another year.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“If properly harnessed, investments in the three economic pillars identified by the Government - agriculture, natural resources and tourism - will generate economic growth and accelerate the pace of development in the country. Finally, we wish to express our appreciation to UNMIT and the United Nations country team for the important roles they have played in promoting peace, stability and development in Timor-Leste. We call on donors and development partners to provide long-term, predictable support that will strengthen the Government as it faces the onerous challenges of achieving lasting peace and security in the country. We commend the United Nations capacity-building and technical assistance support for Timor-Leste, rendered through UNMIT and the United Nations Development Programme.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Steps should also be taken to generate public confidence in the judicial system and ensure respect for the independence of the judiciary. Regarding economic development, Timor-Leste's social and economic revival is rapidly gaining traction, with improved security and greater confidence in the country's leaders. We therefore welcome the reduction in poverty and improvements in human development indicators and the prudent use of resources by the Government, including the huge investment in infrastructure. To fully transform the economy, the Government should give priority to rural development and youth employment. There is also an overarching need for the Government to communicate its goals and programmes more clearly to the population.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“The prospects for long-term peace, political stability and economic recovery and growth are huge incentives for the parties to approach the 2012 elections with renewed vigour and compromise. We therefore welcome the commencement of the joint transition planning mechanism, especially the fourth meeting of the High-Level Committee on Transition. The recent measures taken by Government to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of the justice and correctional sectors are commendable. Those measures have clearly enhanced access to justice, reduced pending criminal prosecution cases and improved prison infrastructure. Nonetheless, the challenges of staffing and insufficient budgets are daunting. To underpin the notable progress already achieved in these sectors, the Government should emphasize combating impunity.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“In that regard, the recent decision of the Government to certify 52 PNTL officers who are facing various disciplinary and criminal charges is of serious concern. The core challenge facing the Government and the country's judicial authorities is how to safeguard the integrity of the PNTL and ensure that its internal discipline systems are effective. The constructive interaction between the various political parties and major stakeholders in guaranteeing peace, harmony and continuity in governance is commended. In particular, we note the Government's initiative on roads to peace and national unity, which has helped to foster dialogue and reconciliation among the parties.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“The resumption of primary policing responsibilities by the Policia nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL) is also critical to bolster the country's peace and stability. We therefore welcome the recent progress recorded in the resumption of primary policing responsibilities by the PNTL in two additional districts and three more units. We fully support the district-by- district process of handing responsibility back to the Timorese police. We expect, however, that the process will be completed within the given timeline, thus paving the way for the PNTL to assume full command and control responsibility for all police operations in Timor-Leste. We want to emphasize that an effective disciplinary mechanism is vital for the creation of a strong, professional and independent PNTL.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“The Nigerian delegation welcomes the climate of calm and stability that continues to characterize the overall political and security situation in Timor-Leste, especially since 2008. The prevailing condition undoubtedly manifests the commitment of the Timorese leadership and stakeholders to sustain peace through national dialogue and political inclusiveness. Indeed, the relative calm has also facilitated focused implementation of the Government's national development plan. In that context we welcome the consultations held in Dili from 27 to 29 December 2010 on the Government's proposed development plans for 2011, as a firm determination by the Government to promote internal peace and security.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Allow me to welcome His Excellency Mr. Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, to the Security Council and to thank him for his insightful and comprehensive statement. I would also like to thank Ms. Ameerah Haq, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste, for her lucid briefing today in the context of the Secretary-General's report (S/201l/32). We appreciate her contributions and dedicated service as Head of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). I will limit my remarks to three important issues, namely, the political and security situation in Timor- Leste, its economic and development agenda and its judicial and correctional system.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“The Council, for its part, should continue its supporting role in the peace process, fostering security and stability within the occupied Palestinian territory. For our part, we shall remain firmly committed to the goal of seeing a secure State of Israel living side by side in peace and security with an independent State of Palestine with recognized borders. While peace in the Middle East is attainable, it must come on the back of sustained political will and commitment. The Middle East needs peace. The world needs peace.”
2011-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6484 (2011) · source
“This Council has consistently expressed concern over the situation in the Middle East, including the continued Israeli settlement activities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This issue is of serious concern to my delegation because of its implication for peace and security in the region. We view the cessation of settlement activities as a confidence-building measure with the potential to return the parties to the negotiating table. We therefore felt constrained to vote in favour of the draft resolution, and we regret that it was not adopted. We reiterate that it is time for the parties to this dispute to demonstrate their undivided commitment to peace. They should remove all obstacles to the resumption of direct negotiations to resolve persistent permanent status issues.”
2011-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6484 (2011) · source
“Through partnerships, humanitarian aid and financial support, the EU has demonstrated the impact that multilateral partnerships can have on our collective search for lasting peace.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“On partnership in general, the vitality of the partnership between the EU and the African Union is evident, not only in the work of the EU in the Sudan, but also in Operation Atalanta, a multilateral task force off the coast of Somalia. These efforts reveal that partnerships are an effective means of employing global resources to combat regional security risks. We therefore call for sustained dialogue between the EU and African regional and subregional organizations, and enhanced support for regional peace and security architecture, post-conflict strategies and peacebuilding efforts. In closing, Nigeria shares the conviction that, if it is to respond successfully to global crises, challenges and threats, the international community needs an efficient multilateral system founded on universal 11-22784 rights and values.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“We welcome the EU's firm and clear support for the decisions in favour of democracy taken by the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union. Now more than ever, a concerted international response is required to overcome the crisis situation in Cote d'Ivoire. EU support therefore remains very necessary. We also welcome the important role the EU continues to play in efforts to find a lasting solution to the Middle East crisis. Its commitment expressed at the 5 February Quartet meeting in Munich, Germany, to set up an engagement in the peace process is commendable. It is hoped that the next meeting, scheduled to take place on the margins of the Group of Eight Foreign Ministers' meeting, will add impetus to this process.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“11-22784 Nigeria commends the international community, especially humanitarian actors, for the support given to Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake and cholera outbreak. Strengthening the capacity of the Government and national institutions to engage in the tasks of reconstruction is an overriding long-term challenge, to which we must remain fully committed. In reviewing the Southern Sudan referendum, the commendable role played by the EU cannot be overlooked. Through financial support, monitoring activities and partnership with the Secretary-General's high-level monitoring panel, the EU contributed significantly to the outcome of the referendum. We are pleased that the EU is prepared to provide long-term support for addressing the political and economic challenges facing both Northern and Southern Sudan.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“In turn, political stability and properly functioning democratic institutions are prerequisites for the reconstruction and development of distressed communities. We therefore commend the EU for its work in Haiti, the Sudan, Cote d'Ivoire and elsewhere. The depth of its involvement in these countries illustrates its understanding of the relationship between security, development and humanitarian aid. With respect to Haiti, like the EU, we support a transparent and legitimate electoral process and the implementation of the postponed second-round presidential elections. Indeed, we salute the work done by the Organization of American States verification mission to evaluate the presidential elections in Haiti. We consider this to be an important step to maintain and strengthen the confidence of the Haitian people in the electoral process.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“I would like to thank Baroness Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union (EU), for her insightful comments and analysis of some current global security challenges. Nigeria lauds the depth of the EU's work in regional security issues around the world. We firmly believe that vigorous action is needed to curb the threats to global security. Accordingly, we look forward to the enhanced security that the External Action Service will bring to EU missions worldwide. Second only to natural disasters, the challenges of governance pose grave security risks to local populations. Humanitarian aid is an essential support for countries facing crises to develop robust and participatory governance institutions.”
2011-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6477 (2011) · source
“The measures outlined by the Legal Adviser will be further enhanced by extensive international support and coordination through regional arrangements. Finally, resolving the problem off the coast of Somalia will require tackling the root causes of political instability in Somaliland.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“As a first step, we encourage the Somali Parliament to enact a statute criminalizing piracy. States in the region should also take similar action under their domestic law, in accordance with resolution 1918 (2010). Considering the negative effects of illegal fishing and maritime pollution, Nigeria fully supports the Special Adviser's recommendation on the establishment of an independent investigation committee on allegations of illegal fishing and dumping of toxic waste in Somali waters. Piracy is one of the many hurdles the Council must clear on its path to stabilize Somalia and the Horn ofAfrica. The Special Adviser's report (S/2011/30) is a meaningful contribution to the current efforts to address the problems. In our view, his constructive suggestions require timely and more in-depth consideration.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“We renew our call for generous contributions to the Trust Fund for this purpose. We must, however, acknowledge the tumultuous political, economic and legal environment in which this must take place. We note with growing alarm the increasing sophistication of pirates. In 2009, revenues from piracy in Puntland were approximately $82 million, compared to $16 million for all of Puntland. The traditional industries of fishing and livestock trading have been decimated. Additionally, the once robust commercial international shipping lanes have been significantly impaired by piracy. Consequently, there is an urgent need for the penalization and prosecution of piracy. Clear and enforceable laws must be promulgated by the legislature and enforced by a fair and impartial judiciary and police force.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“Nigeria notes the Special Adviser's suggested cluster of measures for preventing piracy. Going forward, the Council must provide support for an internal mechanism to complement the efforts of the international community to deal with the menace. We therefore support the recommendations of the Special Adviser on the need to revive and develop domestic industry and to reform domestic legal institutions. Nigeria's long-held view is that piracy is a symptom of the internal strife within Somalia and the absence of governance structures. A long-term solution to piracy hinges on improving Somalia's stability and helping Somalis to forge a State with viable governance institutions capable of ensuring respect for the rule of law and of promoting peace and reconciliation.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“Although article 101 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and resolution 1918 (2010) both define piracy as a criminal act, few States of the region have incorporated this definition into their criminal code. We therefore call for a coherent international legislative framework to address these enduring gaps and uncertainty in international law. In our view, the Security Council has established precedent in this area. In resolution 1950 (2010), the Council underlined the importance of continuing to enhance the collection, preservation and transmission of evidence of acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia to competent authorities. Further agreements relating to the exchange of prisoners, a common definition of piracy, uniform evidence collection measures and jurisdictional standards are necessary.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“We believe, however, that the effectiveness of these measures is contingent on the elimination of the immediate constraints on the coordination of the international prosecution of pirates and closer transnational partnerships. Additionally, initiatives to suppress piracy and protect vulnerable ships passing through the waters off the coast of Somalia, such as the European Union's Operation Atalanta, NATO's Allied Protector and Ocean Shield operations, and Combined Maritime Forces, must be streamlined in a coherent framework. As we have heard, nine out of 10 pirates are not prosecuted due to the absence of a clear international legislative framework.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“We therefore share the Special Adviser's sense of urgency on the need for swift action to address the threat. We also agree with his basic premise that convergent measures will be required to curb piracy and prevent its occurrence. To that end, we welcome his recommendations for improving the operational component of counter-piracy, such as extending the scope of on-board self-protection, strengthening and adapting naval operations, and intensifying monitoring of the Somalia coastline. We also welcome the judicial and correctional components of counter-piracy, particularly the measures to overcome the legal obstacles to the prosecution of piracy suspects.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“I thank the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Legal Issues Related to Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, Mr. Jack Lang, for his comprehensive briefing and in-depth analysis of the legal options available to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia. We appreciate the additional comments provided by the Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and thank the representative of Somalia for his participation in this meeting. The increasing industrialization of the phenomenon of piracy and its rapid expansion in the Gulf of Aden endangers the integrity of the nascent authorities in Somalia and Puntland. It also threatens not only to erode the tenuous gains made by the international community in the Horn of Africa region, but also provide a fertile environment for extremism and violence.”
2011-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6473 (2011) · source
“It is our expectation that the Afghan people and Government will seize this opportunity to deepen confidence- and nation-building efforts in order to address in a concrete manner the issues of security and governance in the country. We also thank those who continue to provide training, mentoring and support to the Afghan military and police, as well as those who made financial commitments during the donor conference. In conclusion, Nigeria expresses its appreciation to the staff and personnel of UNAMA for their dedication, and to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his continuing commitment to peace efforts in Afghanistan.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“We support the strengthening and expanding UNAMA's field offices and the efforts for greater coordination among United Nations partners through the development of the Integrated Strategic Framework, which is currently under way, as key steps towards UNAMA's effective delivery on its development coordination mandate. Nigeria notes with concern the limited access for humanitarian activities, despite the increasing demand for such assistance. More concerted efforts are needed to address the situation. However, we appreciate the tremendous work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in facilitating the return a number of Afghan refugees. Nigeria welcomes the announcement that the new parliament will be inaugurated in early January 2011.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“By fulfilling its pledges, the international community will also be helping the process. The international community must continue to support Afghanistan's fledgling democratic structures and show solidarity with the Government. Threats and attacks must not be allowed to hinder efforts to foster peace within the country and the entire region. We welcome Afghanistan's regional policy, emphasizing political dialogue with neighbouring countries. The policy's benefits are already evident in Afghanistan's improved and enhanced relationships with its neighbours. Nigeria welcomes UNAMA's role in generating a coherent approach to donor assistance in support of the Afghan Government's anti-corruption agenda.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“The volatile security situation in Afghanistan continues to hinder the country's political and economic development. The persistent attacks by insurgents and terrorists on innocent civilians and on the personnel of non-governmental organizations and the United Nations deserve our strong condemnation, particularly the one on the United Nations multi- agency compound on 23 October. Our focus and priority should be on continuing to strengthen Afghanistan's security capacity and on implementing the Government's security framework. These conditions are unquestionably vital to reinforcing the Government's preparedness to assume full responsibility for law enforcement by 2014. UNAMA's technical and military training and capacity-building support remain important and will make the difference.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“The Complaints Commission's obligation to expeditiously and transparently deal with all pending complaints cannot be overstated. Both the Independent Electoral Commission and the Complaints Commission should take advantage of the ongoing discussions with the United Nations to further strengthen their capacities. We welcome the formal inauguration of the High Peace Council by President Hamid Karzai. The responsibility placed on its members is crucial to national peace and unity. They should therefore create a platform for reconciliation, as envisaged, and promote peace and unity through confidence-building measures. That is particularly relevant to the attempts to reintegrate some armed groups that have expressed their commitment to disarming, renouncing violence and supporting the Government's development efforts.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“Nigeria welcomes the successful conclusion on 18 September of elections to the Lower House of the parliament, the Wolesi Jirga, despite the huge challenges endured, including the intimidation of voters by insurgents, and reported cases of electoral fraud. The certification of the final results has enhanced the credibility of the country's electoral process and should serve as the foundation for further progress in electoral reform. We commend the Afghan- led Independent Electoral Commission for its efforts and contributions, and UNAMA for providing the requisite technical support for the elections. The parties that have filed complaints with the Electoral Complaints Commission should now allow the legal process to take its course.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“I too would like to thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura, the Secretary-General's Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), for the clarity of his briefing on the situation in that country. We also welcome Ambassador Tanin's participation and the perspective he has presented to us. Madam President, Nigeria offers its deep condolences on the demise of Ambassador Holbrooke, whose pioneering work in Afghanistan cannot be forgotten. Our greatest regret is that he did not live to see the success of the work that he started in Afghanistan. What we owe Ambassador Holbrooke is to continue, so that the Afghans may realize his dreams for the development and security of the country.”
2010-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6464 (2010) · source
“Such acts manifest abhorrent attitudes to women, threaten the progress made toward socioeconomic equality and impede women's participation in peace and democratic processes. An attack involving sexual violence is indeed an attack on peace, stability and development. If we do not arrest that trend, we risk the normalization of sexual violence as a method of war. Such an outcome cannot be countenanced, and Nigeria is accordingly committed to the resolution we have just adopted as the next step towards ending sexual violence in conflict.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“It is our hope that that tool will encourage accountability and produce timely, reliable information and trend analysis, which the Security Council can use to carry out its responsibility to promote the protection of civilians from conflict-related sexual violence. We also believe that there is scope for the Council to make greater use of Special Representative Wallstrom as a resource, given that her role brings her closer to situations on the ground. Such realities can help ensure the effectiveness of our decisions and actions. The damage caused by the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war is far reaching. It goes beyond the immediate impact experienced by the individual. It goes beyond the families fragmented by such acts. The scars are deep and are borne by society as a whole.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“It is therefore vital that the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law receive sustainable funding to develop institutional safeguards and paths for redress in partnership with Government actors. Resolution 1960 (2010), which we have just adopted, also speaks to the need for our peacekeepers to be fully equipped and trained to carry out mandated tasks relating to the prevention of and response to sexual violence. In that regard, Nigeria welcomes the Secretary-General's development of operational tools for the implementation of mandates for peacekeepers with regard to the protection of civilians. The proposed monitoring and reporting mechanism on sexual violence in conflict is a welcome innovation, building upon that already in place under the children and armed conflict agenda.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“Wallstrom has already brought sexual violence in conflict firmly into the foreground of the international peace and security landscape. The new momentum she has generated has, we believe, contributed to the arrests of Lieutenant Colonel Mayele and Callixte Mbarushimana in connection with this past summer's mass rapes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. While Special Representative Wallstrom's five- point priority agenda recognizes the cultural and political aspects of the problem, we share her conclusion that sexual violence in conflict is likely to occur where the rule of law is weak and where adequate legal mechanisms and institutions are lacking. Consequently, legal mechanisms to deter the use of systematic sexual violence in conflict situations must be put in place.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“The international community is rightly appalled by such trends, and it is also our responsibility to take action to protect civilians and prevent such incidents. Conflict-related sexual violence can disenfranchize and displace entire communities. Such outcomes are only the beginning of a spiral of social decline triggered by armed conflict. That chain reaction was recognized in resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009), and our efforts to combat impunity, instil cultures of accountability, tackle deep-rooted attitudes and ultimately protect the vulnerable must now be intensified. All persons of good conscience should be appalled by the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war, visited upon the most vulnerable members of society. Although only recently appointed, Ms.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“First, allow me to express my gratitude to the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his report (S/2010/604) and his additional remarks here today. It is my firm belief that the work of the Security Council will be greatly enhanced by the report, which contextualizes our understanding of the causes and effects of conflict-related sexual violence. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Alain Le Roy, Military Adviser Babacar Gaye and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Margot Wallstrom for their briefings. As the nature of conflict evolves, not only are civilians more frequently targeted, but we are also witnessing a disturbing trend in the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“We are pleased that the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur is speeding up the necessary steps to establish the ceasefire commission and the joint monitoring mechanism. Finally, we thank Member States that have committed their troops and those that have provided logistical and technical expertise. That will go a long way in helping to solve some of the logistical problems currently confronting the preparations for the referendum in the Sudan.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“The United Nations and the international community have a prominent role to play in ensuring free and fair referendums and a suitable outcome. It is also critical that we define the framework for interaction and dialogue between the north and the south before the referendums are held. We urge the parties to remove all restrictions on the movement of the personnel of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan. On Darfur, Nigeria welcomes the intensification of the discussions to reach a peace agreement. It is encouraging that the final peace agreement between the Sudanese Government and the rebel Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM) will be signed on 19 December. We commend Joint Chief Mediator Bassole in that regard and urge both the LJM. and the Sudan Liberation Movement, led by Abdel Wahid el-Nur, to rejoin the peace process.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source
“The appointment of the Abyei Referendum Commission and the commencement of the popular consultations in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states are also important, in particular as both processes are provided for in the CPA. We urge the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission to expeditiously complete the printing of ballot papers for the exercise in a transparent manner in order to bolster confidence in the process. It is important that clarity is achieved as soon as possible on the post-referendum status of southerners in the north and northerners in the south. The rhetoric should be turned down. Both parties have an obligation to seek an equitable and mutually beneficial mode of peaceful coexistence, either in unity or separately.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source