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2010-11-12
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2011-12-07
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  1. “Nigeria will continue to support the efforts of the Tribunals in establishing accountability for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. We commend the Presidents and the Prosecutors of the ICTY and ICTR for their dedicated leadership and unwavering commitment to justice and the rule of law. We also appreciate the contributions of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, under the able leadership of Ambassador Moraes Cabral, to this noble endeavour.”

    2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source

  2. “Indeed, the international community should remain unrelenting in its support for those activities. In our View, the preparation of a draft proposal on rules of procedure and evidence of the Mechanism is an invaluable step in the effort to implement resolution 1966 (2010) and ensure a smooth transition to the Residual Mechanism. We support the plans for the transition to the Mechanism of the Tribunals' archives management functions and information and telecommunications technologies systems and infrastructure. Needless to say, sustained coordination within and between the Tribunals and the Offices of the Prosecutors remains crucial to ensuring a smooth transition to an efficient and effective Residual Mechanism.”

    2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source

  3. “Such cooperation is required to underpin the Tribunal's efforts to track the remaining nine fugitives and in relocating acquitted or convicted persons. We share the Secretary-General's assessment that those arrests will not only reduce the Residual Mechanism's responsibilities and the costs of tracking fugitives but it will also enable the Tribunals to meet their completion strategy targets. Given that capacity-building and outreach activities constitute important aspects of the mandate and legacy of both the ICTR and the ICTY, we commend both Tribunals for increasing their activities in both respects, especially in helping States to strengthen their capacity to prosecute alleged violations of international humanitarian law in their own courts. We also commend those Governments and organizations that have supported those efforts.”

    2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source

  4. “In so doing, we are not only giving expression to the provisions of resolutions 1954 (2010), 1955 (2010) and 1993 (2011) but we are also ensuring the timely implementation of the completion strategies. Our point of departure should be the staff retention and recruitment measures suggested by the Tribunals. Effective and sustained cooperation with the Tribunals by Member States remains the crucial vehicle for attaining their core priority goals. The arrest and prompt transfer of Ratko Mladic' and Goran HadZie to The Hague exemplify the cooperation that should exist between Member States and the Tribunals. That cooperation is also essential to address all outstanding issues. Of equal significance is the arrest of Bernard Munyagishari by the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in cooperation with the ICTR.”

    2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source

  5. “Let me join others in thanking the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their instructive briefings on the work of both Tribunals. Nigeria welcomes the substantial progress made by those important bodies during the reporting period towards meeting the objectives in their completion strategies reports. Regrettably, staffing shortages continue to hinder the pace of their work, despite persistent requests, including by members of the Security Council, for measures to enable them to retain and replace staff. We must therefore urgently find a solution to the staffing challenges, one that gives the Tribunals the capacity to expedite their proceedings.”

    2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source

  6. “The sustained outreach activities of UNMIK, as well as the support of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and of the international community, are needed to underpin such efforts. Nigeria notes the intention of EULEX to commence investigations into the allegations of trafficking in human organs. We underline the importance of ensuring that the views and concerns of all stakeholders are adequately accommodated. That will ensure that the final outcome of the investigations enjoy the broadest possible support. In concluding, we pay special tribute to the work of the former Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Lamberto Zannier.”

    2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source

  7. “We commend them on the results achieved thus far, and urge them to stay committed to the process. It is only proper that the international community step up efforts to preserve the gains in those talks. In that connection, we urge the European Union, UNMIK and other international actors to continue to provide the necessary support to the talks. We also underline the importance of ensuring that all local stakeholders are involved in the process. On the issue of returns, it is essential to sustain efforts to promote voluntary returns, as well as the conditions necessary for those returns. In that context, we support the proposal to include benefits for the receiving communities in returns projects.”

    2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source

  8. “We appreciate the collaboration among UNMIK, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and other actors in fostering cooperation and peace in Kosovo and the region in general. Finding sustainable and far-reaching solutions to issues of common concern to the communities and between the parties will go a long way towards fostering lasting peace and stability in Kosovo and the region. We therefore urge regional and international actors to work in concert and to intensify their efforts to reach a durable solution to the problems in Kosovo. We further urge the parties not to allow the misgivings over last month's incidents to impede the European Union-facilitated talks. Both parties have hitherto to engage constructively in those talks.”

    2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source

  9. “While the report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/514) indicates that the overall security situation in Kosovo is stable, it remains in a fragile balance. Incidents of attacks against minority communities and international personnel and the underlying tensions in northern Kosovo are indicative of the challenges in the territory. Of particular concern is the need to address insecurity and other outstanding challenges bedevilling northern Kosovo. Concrete and concerted action is required to strengthen law enforcement and encourage broad-based consultations towards promoting social cohesion and reconciliation among the communities. We commend the efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to facilitate dialogue and cordial relations among the communities.”

    2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source

  10. “I join others in thanking His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, for sharing his perspectives with us. I thank Mr. Enver Hoxhaj for his statement. I would also like to thank the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Farid Zarif, for his update on the situation in Kosovo. It is satisfying to note the return to normalcy in northern Kosovo following last month's incident. We urge the parties to continue to maintain the momentum in order to guard against a relapse into violence. They should also engage just as seriously in promoting reconciliation and the peaceful settlement of pending issues through the time-tested principles of compromise and mutual respect.”

    2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source

  11. “The United Nations must remain one hundred per cent neutral in conflicts. Guided by these principles and practices, Nigeria remains fully committed to the principle of collective security, as enshrined in the Charter. It will remain a reliable contributor of troops to the United Nations operations. In concluding, we would like to thank Council members, the Secretary-General and the international community for their words of support following the bombing incident that occurred in Abuja today.”

    2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source

  12. “Thirdly, I wish to seize this opportunity to remind ourselves that peacekeeping has become a valuable instrument for maintaining international peace and security. As with all valuable instruments, the integrity of peacekeeping operations must be protected and preserved. We must ensure that the principles relating to the use of force do not by themselves jeopardize a mission's objective. Indeed, when force is deployed, the operational mandate should adapt to the local context and the requirements of the field. It is equally important to emphasize respect for the principle of 11-4815] national sovereignty. A peacekeeping operation should be considered only in situations in which parties previously at war have agreed to sheathe their swords and to involve the United Nations in enforcing a peace accord.”

    2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source

  13. “Following the independence of South Sudan on 9 July, UNMIS was brought to a successful close and the Council shepherded the establishment of two new peacekeeping missions. Drawing on the lessons for missions that have had to contend with national conflicts with subregional dimensions, such as MONUSCO, we believe that the authorities of the new missions - the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei - should work more closely together with host nations in deterring and eliminating threats posed by armed groups and focus efforts on disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration. Such collaboration would make significant contributions to improving daily lives of the residents of Abyei and South Sudan.”

    2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source

  14. “We strongly believe that the platform of the Working Group can be better harnessed in synchronizing the efforts of the troop-contributing countries and the Security Council in the formal atmosphere it provides. As regards capacity-building, we note the considerable progress that has been made in several missions - such as the United Nations Mission in Liberia and the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste, among others - in strengthening the capacity of host countries in various areas, including police, judicial and corrections capacities. However, the real test of the success of these various missions' support to the host countries is the degree to which the host authorities are able to sustain efforts initiated by the peacekeeping operations after their departure.”

    2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source

  15. “The multidimensional nature of the new generation of peacekeeping operations requires improved collaboration and coordination among peacekeeping actors, including regional organizations. It is vitally important to better align the objectives and performance criteria of the various peacekeeping missions. In keeping with the spirit and letter of resolution 1353 (2001), partnership also implies seeking the views and benefiting from the experiences of the troop- and police-contributing countries in the deliberations on and design of peacekeeping missions. In this regard, I wish to reiterate the strategic role of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations.”

    2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source

  16. “Meeting the demands of modern peacekeeping operations has stretched the United Nations capacity to its limits and put a strain on the effectiveness of peacekeeping. In this context, it is not surprising that several peacekeeping missions cannot deliver the results expected of them. There is a need to strike a balance between the expectations of the Council and the resources given to enable peacekeeping missions to implement their mandates. Our mandates must not only be clear but also adequately resourced, in terms of both personnel and of international outlay. Hence, there is a need for accurate assessment of mission requirements, the optimal use of available resources across our missions, and the firm commitment of Member States to United Nations peacekeeping. The second issue relates to partnerships and capacity-building.”

    2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source

  17. “I thank you, Sir, for the initiative of convening this open debate and the excellent concept paper (S/2011/496, annex) that provides the basis of our discussions today. I also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing. Peacekeeping, a rather recent concept that is not reflected in the Charter, has evolved as the United Nations flagship endeavour. As a nation from the continent with the highest concentration of current United Nations peacekeeping operations, Nigeria places a special premium on this subject. Informed by our national experiences, my contribution this morning will focus on the outlook for United Nations peacekeeping operations from three perspectives. The first is the issue of mismatch between resources and mandates.”

    2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source

  18. “It is also important, however, to ensure that any process involves close consultation and coordination between all relevant actors, and takes into account the specific circumstances and concerns of all the communities. In conclusion, we commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and his team for their unrelenting efforts in promoting peace and stability in Kosovo and the region.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source

  19. “We are convinced that its effective engagement with all the parties to promote reconciliation and stability will bolster progress in other areas of difficulty. We therefore call on all actors to provide the necessary support to enable UNMIK to fulfil its mandate. We are strongly convinced of the importance of dialogue in resolving the difficult issues relating to Kosovo. In this regard, we urge the international community to remain focused on Kosovo, especially by promoting peace efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive and mutually acceptable solution to issues in the territory and the region. It is gratifying to note the efforts of the European Union in facilitating a process of dialogue between the parties. This is a major step forward. We urge the parties to seize the possibilities that it offers.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source

  20. “The Secretary-General's concerns about the absence of significant progress in reconciliation between the communities, as well as the consistently low number of returns, are issues that deserve continued attention. In this regard, we urge for greater efforts to be made to help build confidence among the communities and lead to the consolidation of peace, stability and reconciliation in Kosovo and the region. There is also a need to improve security conditions and develop reintegration projects that will encourage voluntary and safe returns. We are particularly concerned about the lack of support to the activities of UNMIK in the north. At this critical stage, Kosovo more than ever needs the continued presence of UNMIK in the territory.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source

  21. “We acknowledge the contribution of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in collaboration with regional and international actors in facilitating the progress that has been made in Kosovo. In particular, UNMIK's role in the rule of law and coordination among the various actors, as well as in facilitating dialogue among the communities, continues to enjoy our strong support. We also appreciate its role in fostering cordial relations with all the major actors in the region. The situation in northern Kosovo remains a cause for concern. Increasing political tensions and recurring incidents and attacks of a political nature have continued to raise the perception of insecurity in Kosovo and undermine efforts to promote the stability and development of Kosovo and the region.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source

  22. “We would also like to thank Mr. Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Ms. Citaku for their statements. We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Zannier, for his informative briefing on the situation in Kosovo. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/562) and appreciate the progress made since the last report. In particular, we note that the overall security situation in Kosovo has remained calm, although there are still pockets of violent incidents. We are encouraged by the continued cooperation between Belgrade and Pristina on the problem of missing persons. It is also positive that implementation of the United Nations Strategic Framework for Kosovo is under way.”

    2010-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6422 (2010) · source