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“In conclusion, in spite of the remaining pockets of rebellion and limited internal conflicts over resources, the situation in Darfur has greatly improved since 2003. We have achieved great success in implementing the Doha Document and the establishment of the Darfur Regional Authority, which is led by numerous dedicated sons and daughters of Darfur representing all tribes that have set out on the path of peace. They are all working in coherence and coordination with the federal and state Governments in Darfur to pursue that path.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Emergency Relief Coordinator, to the Sudan in May is proof of that cooperation. Ms. Amos has shown herself to be an international civil servant who embodies the principles of the Charter and respects the immunities of high officials, including Presidents. She has met with many officials of the Sudanese Government, including the President himself, and has led deliberations on the humanitarian situation in Darfur. Following her visit, she reiterated that the rebel movements under the banner of the Sudan Revolutionary Front were indeed responsible for the displacement of populations and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“It has also attacked cities in Northern and Southern Kordofan, Umm Ruwaba and Abu Karshola, committed crimes against humanity, violated human rights, plundered homes and displaced populations, including vulnerable groups. In spite of these atrocities, however, the Security Council has not lifted a finger. The statement concerning sexual violence is based on media reports and is truly bewildering. How could any judicial entity rely on media reports in its prosecutions? In one Council meeting, Mr. President, you personally rejected any reliance on media reports. Other claims that the Sudanese Government is not making the required effort to cooperate are false. We are cooperating in removing all obstacles facing the Office of the Prosecutor. The visit ost.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“There has been only one criminal case in Central Darfur, which remains pending. All of this legal activity bears witness to the willingness and capacity of the Sudanese judiciary to prosecute criminals in Darfur. References to aerial bombardment are also unacceptable. The Sudanese Government exercises its sovereign right to defend the security and territorial integrity of the country. References to the humanitarian situation and sexual violence are equally unacceptable, since the perpetrators are rebels of the so-called Sudan Revolutionary Front, who assassinated Commander Mohamed Bashar and his Deputy Suleiman Dahiya. This group kills anyone who has chosen the path of peace, which in itself speaks clearly to its terrorist leanings.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“The Sudanese Government is strongly convinced of and deeply committed to combating impunity, and to that end has established a special court in charge of investigating serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Darfur. It has appointed a Prosecutor to the Court, in implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. He is assisted by 12 legal advisors, who act with complete independence in the five states of Darfur. I would also note that the Prosecutor has received more than 53 criminal complaints. Thirty of these cases come from Northern Darfur, where 17 accused have been sentenced to death, and 14 from Southern Darfur, where 11 have been sentenced to death. Six cases in Western Darfur are still under investigation, while in one case in Eastern Darfur three people have been sentenced to death.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“In that context, we wish to reiterate our oft-repeated assertion that our initial objective is to render justice through the national judiciary, and that the ICC has a role to play only when the national judiciary is unable or unwilling to do so. We also note the erroneous approach adopted by the Office ofthe Prosecutor in addressing issues of concern to African countries. It entirely disregards Africa's legal heritage and the independence, professionalism and abilities of its judiciary. This faulty approach has been rejected by Africa and led to the call, issued at the African summit held in Addis Ababa in May, to refer all issues of concern to the continent to the African judiciary.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“Al-Bashir and other Sudanese officials is unacceptable because it is based on faulty logic. What is based on wrong is of necessity wrong itself. The conflict in Darfur is an internal conflict that has not overspilled our national borders and has been wrongly described as a threat to international peace and security. It is incorrect to cite a lack of willingness or effectiveness on the part of the Sudanese judiciary to ensure justice and uphold national and international criminal law. I reiterate the efficiency and professionalism of the Sudanese judiciary and its ability to upholdjustice in accordance with our national legislation and international criminal law.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“Mr. Osman (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): I should like to place on record that our participation in this meeting does not in any way indicate our recognition of the International Criminal Court (ICC) or its work. The Sudan is not a party to the Rome Statute, and I am addressing this statement to the Security Council alone. Today's briefing was fraught with false claims and illogical demands. We therefore believe it appropriate to address the Council in order to clarify the situation and provide the correct information. We reiterate that this entire issue has been based on a faulty assumption, as confirmed by eminent international personalities whose testimony refutes the charge of ethnic cleansing and genocide, as previously stated. The Prosecutor's demand that we implement the arrest warrants issued against President Omer Hassan A.”
2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source
“There are well-known international legal processes that could help to settle the final status of Abyei in a manner that ensures peace and safety in the region. This is the main responsibility of the Security Council.”
2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6970 (2013) · source
“Lastly, the Sudan will continue to cooperate with the Council to seek acceptable and satisfactory solutions conducive to the achievement of peace and security in the Sudan, between the Sudan and South Sudan and in the entire region. In conclusion, I welcome the resolution just adopted, which, like previous resolutions, reiterates that the territorial boundaries of States shall not be altered by force, and that any territorial disputes shall be settled exclusively by peaceful means. We commend the resolution's emphasis on that point. I reiterate that there are well-known mechanisms in international law for resolving territorial disputes between States. The Security Council must rise above the work of tribunals, as it is not a tribunal.”
2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6970 (2013) · source
“However, I would like to emphasize our resolve, desire and determination to maintain excellent bilateral relations with South Sudan. With regard to the final status ofAbyei, all members of the Council are well aware that the Abyei Protocol was signed by both parties, leading to the enactment of the law on the referendum on Abyei. No party can nullify that law. It was the SPLM. that participated in reaching that agreement at the time. The SPLM. was represented in the Sudanese Parliament before the secession of South Sudan. That law must be respected. Any subsequent procedure or proposal adopted by the high-level mechanism that may run counter to that law or the agreements concluded between the two parties would be illogical and unacceptable.”
2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6970 (2013) · source
“When that is not the case and one party fails to respect an agreement, the other party is entitled to reconsider and review that agreement, in accordance with the commitment shown by the first party. We would like to send a clear message in that regard. Given our keenness to complete the normalization of our relations with South Sudan in a manner that serves the interests of our peoples, we would like to state that the State of South Sudan has to respect the agreements it signed, in particular with regard to security measures to prevent the sheltering, furthering or assisting of rebels through any channel. If those commitments are not respected, the Sudan is entitled to review the pertinent agreements accordingly.”
2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6970 (2013) · source
“In the light of that, given our keen interest in maintaining excellent and amicable relations with South Sudan, our Minister for Foreign Affairs and the head of the security services were dispatched to convey to the Government of South Sudan our numerous concerns regarding the continued infiltration of rebels into Southern Kordofan from South Sudan. We hope consultations will continue between our two States on that matter so that we may find solutions to all of those concerns. With regard to the incident in Abyei that led to the assassination of the Chief of the Ngok Dinka, as well as a number of members of the Misseriya tribe, we have condemned that incident and insisted that it be investigated and the perpetrators tried. Agreements made between States must in general be respected.”
2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6970 (2013) · source
“Until an agreement on the final status of Abyei is concluded, the two groups remain Sudanese and we will treat both of them equally as such. We do not differentiate between them and remain responsible for their protection until a final status is decided upon. I welcome the Council's agreement to extend the mandate of UNISFA for another six months. I also welcome the increase in UNISFA troops by 1,126 to enable the Force to monitor the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone that has been established. We hope that UNISFA will monitor it and prevent the infiltration of any rebel elements from South Sudan and the channelling or transfer of any arms from the South. Such an incident took place one month ago and there remain a great many doubts with regard to the infiltration of such elements and weaponry from the South.”
2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6970 (2013) · source
“Mr. Osman (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank you, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to address the Security Council on the occasion of the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). As Council members know well, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), as it was at the time, which later went on to form the Republic of South Sudan, addressed the question of Abyei through the Abyei Protocol. All members know that the Protocol stipulates clearly and frankly that Abyei still constitutes an integral part of the territory of the Sudan and that its residents are Sudanese citizens. There are two groups in the Area, the Ngok Dinka and the Misseriya, whose members are Sudaenese citizens. We have a keen interest in their safety.”
2013-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6970 (2013) · source
“My delegation emphasizes the need to respect the sovereignty of States and human rights in the context of combating terrorism, particularly for people who are chafing under the yoke of colonialism and occupation, as well as to respect their right to self-determination. We renew our rejection of the unilateral punitive measures taken by some States for political reasons against other States on the pretext of fighting terrorism. That gives rise to suffering and raises tensions in international relations. In conclusion, we call for an intensification of international endeavours to arrive at a global international convention that specifies a just and clear- cut definition of terrorism.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Allow me to refer to the incidents of plundering, killing and pillaging perpetrated by the rebel movement known as the Sudanese Revolutionary Front in a number of the villages and cities north of Kordofan in my country - similar to atrocities carried out by the Lord's Resistance Army. I am also sad to convey to the Council news of the terrorist action perpetrated by terrorists against those who prefer to join the peace process. Yesterday, they killed Mr. Mohamed Bishr, leader of the Justice and Equality Movement peace faction, as well as a number of other leaders who had joined the call for peace. That incident was strongly condemned and deplored by the African Union. From this Chamber, we call upon the Security Council and the United Nations to condemn such terrorist acts.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Terrorism and its promoters now represent a new threat to the security and renaissance of the continent. Africa's rich natural wealth makes the continent fertile ground for terrorist gangs from outside the continent that hide behind religious or ethnic conflict. That has led to interlinkages among those groups and rebel movements, which supply the former with weapons. Many parts of Africa have thus become theatres for terrorist activities by gangs and rebel movements. There has been a series of criminal terrorist incidents in my country and neighbouring countries.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“My delegation would like to issue a call from this Chamber to support the efforts of the African Union and our States in the field of combatting terrorism at the capacity-building level, as well as the operational and logistical levels. The efforts of the African Union and other regional African organizations have played an important role in containing the phenomenon of terrorism in cooperation with the Security Council and other States. What has been happening recently in the sisterly country of Mali is a case in point that highlights those efforts. We hope that Mali will emerge from its crisis stronger and less vulnerable. In the post-colonial stage, Africa suffered the ravages of wars that weakened it and slowed its progress despite the natural wealth and resources it possesses.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“The Sudan plays a leading role within the framework of the East African Community by hosting numerous seminars and conferences with a view to coordinating regional efforts to combat terrorism. The most recent meeting hosted by the Sudan was a conference of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force, focused on combating terrorism financing and money laundering in the region. That conference was convened in the Sudan in April. The efforts deployed by the African Union are acknowledged and welcomed, in particular those of the African Centre for Studies and Research on Terrorism, which is hosted by the friendly country of Algeria. By the same token, we welcome the efforts launched towards enacting a model law for Africa in the area of combatting terrorism, even if those efforts focused on the theoretical framework.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“We consider the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy to be one of the most important legal frameworks governing and guiding the related regional and international institutions and laws. The counter-terrorism laws adopted by the Sudan in 2001 conform to the Strategy's principles, as does our 2010 anti-money-laundering law. Efforts are currently under way in my country to adopt relevant laws on nuclear energy, cyber crime and chemical materials, in accordance with the principles of the Strategy. In that connection, we would like to emphasize the Sudan's cooperation with the United Nations mechanisms in this area, as well as its commitment to submitting periodic reports in accordance with resolution 1373 (2001), in the framework of the efforts of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Treating those root causes therefore is an effective remedy for eradicating this pernicious phenomenon. Combating poverty and supporting the renaissance of Africa, eliminating injustice and inequality and promoting development, fostering dialogue between North and South, supporting education and health initiatives, and enhancing international dialogue are among the issues that can make a positive contribution to solving the problem of terrorism. These are universally agreed issues. At the national level, the Sudan has signed and ratified all the relevant international conventions dealing with combating terrorism. It is also party to African and Arab regional conventions and participates actively in the efforts of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation aimed at fighting terrorism.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“We also welcome the efforts of the Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force to ensure coordination in measures aimed at combating terrorism and implementing the Strategy. In that context, we again commend the launch of efforts by the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre and the initiative taken by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia, which led to the opening of the Centre. Again and again, we are increasingly convinced that, as we have heard today, terrorism has no religion, no colour, no gender. The events that have been witnessed by some countries around the world, particularly some African States, in recent months, show that terrorism is on the rise, along with the spreading roots and grievances on which terrorists build their misguided intellectual theories.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Mr. Osman (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your sisterly country's presidency of the Security Council for this month. We also commend your initiative in convening this important meeting on the challenges of the fight against terrorism in Africa in the context of maintaining international peace and security. This is a good and timely choice. We welcome the participation of a number of ministers in today's meeting. In that context, my delegation would like to extend its condolences to all the victims of terrorism throughout the world. My delegation acknowledges the international consensus on implementing the Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy, adopted by the United Nations in 2006.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“That is the kind of people Minni Minawi, Abdul Wahid and the SPLM- North forces really are. Compared to the events of 2003, the remaining conflict in Darfur is based on the narrowest ofrationales. We hope that the Council will help us to end the conflict by enforcing sanctions against the groups that reject peace because, when faced with constraints imposed by the army, those groups have turned to attacking other areas and killing civilians. I hope that when Council members move to the consultation room to discuss this matter, they will focus strongly on upholding standards by enforcing sanctions against movements that reject peace, or by whatever other means they deem advisable.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“There were only police officers who were protecting places in the city such as markets, fuel depots, power plants and water points. All that infrastructure was destroyed by the SPLM-North, supported by the forces of Abdul Wahid and Minni Minawi. I leave it to Council members' wisdom to uncover the reasons why Minni Minawi and Abdul Wahid act in that manner. They have become true warlords. They have robbed eight banks and pillaged all the markets and shops in that city. They have destroyed the water plant and the electric power station. Are those people really interested in development and reconstruction in the Sudan even as they go about intimidating and killing civilians? They killed 35 unarmed civilian community leaders in the city of Abu Kershola.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“A total of 644 visas were requested. At the meeting, the Government authorities issued 412 visas. That leaves approximately 200 visa applications still being considered. Such information proves that there is constructive cooperation between the Government and UNAMID on the visa issue. In other words, there are no obstacles to the consideration ofissuing visas. At the beginning of my statement, I mentioned the despicable attack on Umm Rawaba, a city in Northern Kordofan State. In other words, it is outside Darfur. It was attacked on the morning of Saturday, 27 April. The perpetrators were the SPLM-North, supported by other rebel groups. They had 100 armoured vehicles with them. They destroyed and looted the city, where there were no members of the Sudanese army.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“They handed over all the civilians to rebel groups. They even handed over a vehicle. I do not know if they also surrendered some of their weapons. Mr. Ladsous well knows the details. I mention that incident merely to clarify that the Government sometimes does not recommend that UNAMID move into certain areas owing to the danger there. What further complicates matters is that UNAMID deploys and does not defend itself when faced with such an attack. With regard to visas, owing to the concern of the Government of the Sudan, I met with Mr. Ladsous on 7 April, a few days ago. I underscored to him that a senior committee has been established to review the visa issue and to expedite their issue. It was set up under the personal direction of the President. On 13 March, the committee met representatives of UNAMID.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“I would like to explain that, as we said earlier, in a very few instances, the Government prefers that UNAMID does not enter areas where it might face real threats. On several occasions, the Council has noted cases and, as Mr. Ladsous mentioned, several members of UNAMID have been attacked. Regrettably, in that connection, I would however like to say, for the benefit of us all, that, when members of UNAMID face an attack by elements of rebel groups, they react passively, if not by actually fleeing from the scene of the attack, leaving behind their weapons, and sometimes even their vehicles, for the rebel groups. As I said a month ago, such an incident took place when they were escorting a number of civilians to participate in a conference on internally displaced persons and faced such an attack.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“With regard to the justice and accountability provisions of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, the report of the Secretary-General notes in paragraph 5 that the Special Prosecutor for Darfur has continued his investigation of violations of human rights and international law and that on 24 February, the El Fasher court sentenced six soldiers accused of killing a community leader in Abu Zereiga to death. There are now several cases being considered by the Special Prosecutor, including attacks by militia on internally displaced persons camps in the area of Kutum. That proves to us all that there isjustice against all those found guilty. In other paragraphs, the report notes that there have been constraints on UNAMID.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“The last step was the transfer of $165 million, as set out in paragraph 3 of the report before the Council. The Council has also noted the donor conference on Darfur, at which $3.6 billion was pledged by participants, including $2 billion by the Government of the Sudan. That augurs well for the implementation of the strategy already drawn up by the Darfur Joint Assessment Mission, comprising the Government of the Sudan, UNAMID and international partners. In that connection, I must express my deep gratitude to all members. The plan sets out a time-bound and detailed framework for the reconstruction and development of Darfur. It will take six years to complete. The beginning has been very promising. We hope that we will all cooperate in implementing the strategy.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“When faced with attack, they surrender their weapons and even their vehicles quite readily to the rebel forces. This matter requires careful consideration. Whenever UNAMID or a group of civilians have been attacked or taken hostage, we in the Government of the Sudan have made every effort to locate and prosecute the perpetrators. However, we hope that UNAMID officials will also carry out their duties by dealing with any attack on them by such rebel groups. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/225) also underscores notable progress in the situation in Darfur, in particular with regard to implementing the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. The report reaffirms that the Government of the Sudan has completed the transfer of funds to the Darfur Regional Authority despite the economic difficulties that the country has recently faced.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“Alongside the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM)-North, they attacked strategic facilities, electric power stations and fuel depots, and robbed markets and banks before fleeing. This confirms that the remnants of the rebel groups in Darfur are nothing more than bandits and outlaws without a cause, having refused to participate in the peace process. They are led by warlords who have made it clear that they are willing to target innocent civilians, rob them of their property, and intimidate and terrify peaceful communities, even in areas outside Darfur. We must take these facts into account when considering the situation in Darfur. The attack launched against UNAMID forces some time ago further highlighted the shortcomings in UNAMID's work and performance.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“He described the positive developments that have taken place in Darfur since the Darfur Regional Authority assumed authority and began establishing its institutions and mechanisms. At those meetings, he also discussed the arrangements being made for the donors conference for Darfur that subsequently take place in Doha. It was a successful meeting, in which all members of the Council took part. We expect that the pledges made there will help in the reconstruction and development of Darfur. It is very important to note that, now that most of their activities have been contained by the Sudanese army, the various rebel groups in Darfur are targeting civilian areas and cities outside of Darfur. Only two days ago, they participated in an attack on the city of Umm Rawaba, which is outside the Darfur region.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“A few days after those incidents, a reconciliation meeting took place between the tribes involved, as did a follow- up conference to resolve problems relating to internally displaced persons. Mr. Ladsous also mentioned that some clashes took place between the Government and rebel groups, mainly as a result of the continued attacks carried out by the Sudan Liberation Army-Minni Minawi. Only yesterday, Government forces succeeded in taking control of the headquarters and main base from which those forces sought to take over Nyala and other areas, and cut off trade routes. Two weeks ago, El Tigani Seisi, Chairperson of the Darfur Regional Authority, visited New York and met with the Secretary-General and many members of the Council.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“Mr. Osman (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): I would like at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Council this month. Rwanda is a friendly country that has made valuable contributions to peace in Darfur through its participation in the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). I would also like to thank Mr. Ladsous for his briefing and explanations concerning the situation in Darfur. I note that Mr. Ladsous' briefing emphasized that instances of instability were caused by recent outbreaks of tribal conflict. Council members may be aware that a few clashes over natural resources took place in the region in March, leading to the displacement of some citizens. However, the situation was contained.”
2013-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6956 (2013) · source
“In resolution 2091 (2013),just adopted, the Security Council expresses its concern that the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to the Sudan of technical assistance and support, including training, financial or other assistance and the provision of spare parts, weapons systems and related materiel, could be used by the Government of the Sudan to support military aircraft being used in violation of resolutions 1556 (2005) and 1591 (2005). This concern is based on false premises, since the Sudan uses its aircraft for purely peaceful, civilian purposes.”
2013-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6920 (2013) · source
“Mr. Osman (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): I shall be brief. First, I should like to inform the members of the Security Council that the Sudan has cooperated with the sanctions Committee and the Panel of Experts since they were created in 2005. The Sudan intends to pursue that cooperation, but we note that if any member of the Panel of Experts should become involve in any activity that threatens our national security, we shall be entitled to refuse to cooperate with that member, who will need to be replaced by someone who will work in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2013-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6920 (2013) · source
“These include achieving sustainable development, combating poverty and preventing conflict by addressing its underlying causes.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“However, we are concerned over attempts to use that objective to political ends, such as the campaign currently under way with respect to the so- called the responsibility to protect. I reiterate that while the concept of the responsibility to protect is included in the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/ 1), it is interpreted in many different ways by Member States, since it contradicts principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations regarding the sovereignty of States and their legitimate and total responsibility to protect their citizens. It must also be recalled that the right to protect civilians in armed conflict is only one element of an integrated whole comprised of interlinked rights and obligations that are reasserted by that very Outcome Document.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Peace on the ground is conducive to the implementation of recovery programmes, including reconstruction, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, and the application and implementation of rapid-impact projects to facilitate the employment of internally displaced persons and returning refugees. My delegation appeals to the Council and through you, Sir, to all members of the international community to support the ongoing peace efforts of the Government of the Sudan. We also call upon the Council to send a strong message to those who refuse to recognize the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur to put down their weapons andjoin the peace process. In conclusion, the principle of the protection of civilians in armed conflict is a noble one to which we all aspire.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“In considering the question of the protection of civilians, priority must be given to ensuring successful peacebuilding and peaceful political settlements, as well as to requiring armed groups to participate in the political process and peaceful negotiations in order to achieve their objectives, rather than resorting to military action or attempts to manipulate public opinion by causing civilian casualties. It goes without saying that the genuine experiences of a number of countries have clearly demonstrated that in the absence of peace on the ground, peacekeeping missions, however large they may be, will not achieve their objectives, because only peace can truly protect civilians.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“That illustrates what I said earlier concerning the politicization of the very concept of the protection of civilians. In that regard, we note that rebels from the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-North), who are attacking towns in densely populated Southern Kordofan, are also attacking the offices of humanitarian organizations such as UNICEF and the World Health Organization that are located in those towns. That is a clear example of attacks by such groups against civilian populations. Therefore, the Security Council must play its role with respect to the so-called SPLM-North, and call upon South Sudan to immediately disassociate itself from those rebel groups in order to enable the implementation of the agreements reached between our two countries.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“However, we must take into account the important truth that armed groups target civilian populations in order to cause civilian casualties, including women and children, thereby provoking the international community against Governments and compelling its involvement in conflict situations. The best example of this is the armed groups operating in populated areas in Darfur, which try to provoke the international community against the Government by attacking civilians. It is regrettable that none of those who have taken the floor during this meeting to talk about the situation of civilians in the two states of Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan has addressed the underlying causes of that situation, namely, the resurgence of attacks by armed groups in those two states.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The successive debates in the Security Council on this subject seek to promote a global approach to and an objective vision for the best way to protect civilians while avoiding any politicization of the concept of the protection of civilians and any recourse to double standards in addressing it, because civilians who die, who are killed by missiles, should be protected by the Security Council. Unfortunately, the Security Council has not even lifted a finger in several recent cases. Many civilian populations have been exposed to danger. Attacking the underlying causes of conflict and achieving a comprehensive, lasting and peaceful settlement of conflict guarantees the protection of civilians. We fully agree with the concept paper that the civilian population is the primary victim of armed conflict.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Mr. Osman (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to convey to you, Sir, my congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We thank you for having convened today's debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I would also like to thank you for the concept paper (S/2013/75, annex) that you have kindly circulated in order to enrich the debate on this item, taking into account the fact that 13 years have passed since the Secretary-General submitted his first report to the Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/1999/957).”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Mr. Osman (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): I take the floor to thank Mr. Mulet for the statement he just made, which confirms to all members of the Council the progress that the peace process is making in the Sudan as many rebel movements join the march towards peace on a daily basis.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6910 (2013) · source
“We ask it to hold Uganda fully responsible for having placed obstacles in the path of the peace process in Darfur, and the same applies to South Sudan.”
2013-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6910 (2013) · source
“I wish, in concluding, to note that even as the Government of the Sudan is working hard to arrive at a peaceful solution to the conflict in Darfur and other areas, some are attempting to obstruct those efforts. In that connection, I would like to note the destructive role recently played by Uganda when it openly hosted in Kampala, on 5 January, a meeting ofa coalition of armed rebel groups opposing the Government of the Sudan. That meeting included the rebel movements in Darfur as well as the Sudan People's Liberation Movement- North, as well as some other political factions. Uganda gave that coalition support and assistance. As I said earlier, we have provided the Council with the details of that meeting.”
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“Also in that context, we deem it important for the Council to compel the State of South Sudan to disengage and dissociate itself immediately from the rebel movements in the Sudan, including the ones in Darfur, that reject the Doha Document. The rebel movements in Darfur continue to conduct military operations in the border areas and in South Darfur. They have been launching attacks from South Sudan, which continues to sponsor those rebel movements and to provide them with logistical and political support, in blatant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and resolution 2046 (2012), whose main demand is an immediate halt to the provision of support to the rebel movements by any country.”
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