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1. “As today is Chinese Language Day, I would like to convey my congratulations to the Chinese delegation. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan Report of the Secretary-General on the Sudan (S/2011/239)”

   2011-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6517 (2011) · source

2. “I thank Ms.Wallstrom for her very important and comprehensive briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussions on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.30 am.”

   2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source

3. “Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Margot Wallstrom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Ms. Margot Wallstrom.”

   2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source

4. “There are no further speakers on my list. I invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11 am.”

   2011-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6513 (2011) · source

5. “Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/2ll, which contains the twenty- seventh progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. I now give the floor to Mr. Choi Young-Jin.”

   2011-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6513 (2011) · source

6. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Cote d'Ivoire to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Choi Young-Jin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I wish to welcome Mr. Choi, who is joining today's meeting via video teleconference from Abidjan. I thank Mr. Choi for his participation and would ask him to remain with the Council throughout today's meeting, as I know that many Council members wish to speak with him. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Ms.”

   2011-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6513 (2011) · source

7. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 am. l 1-29462”

   2011-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6512 (2011) · source

8. “In favour: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1976 (2011). I now give the floor to the representative of the Russian Federation, who wishes to speak following the adoption of the resolution.”

   2011-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6512 (2011) · source

9. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Italy, Somalia, Spain and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/228, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Colombia, Denmark, France, Gabon, India, Italy, Lebanon, Nigeria, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Spain and Ukraine. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

   2011-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6512 (2011) · source

10. “I thank Ambassador Hamid Al Bayati for his briefing. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.55 am. 11-29308”

    2011-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6511 (2011) · source

11. “I thank Mr. Melkert for his very comprehensive and illustrative briefing, especially for his concluding words, which indicate very promising prospects, which we hope will come to pass. I now give the floor to the Permanent Representative of Iraq.”

    2011-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6511 (2011) · source

12. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Iraq to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Ad Melkert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I Wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2011/213, which contains the second report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 1936 (2010). I now give the floor to Mr. Ad Melkert.”

    2011-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6511 (2011) · source

13. “I thank Mr. Al-Khatib for his very comprehensive statement. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 3.25 p.m. 11-28770”

    2011-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6509 (2011) · source

14. “As this is the first meeting of the Council for the month of April, I should like to take this opportunity to pay special tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Mr. Li Baodong, Permanent Representative of China, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of March 2011. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Li and his delegation for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Libya The President (spoke in Spanish): Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Abdel-Elah Mohamed Al-Khatib, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, to participate in this meeting. I give the floor to Mr. Al-Khatib.”

    2011-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6509 (2011) · source

15. “My delegation rejects Mr. Gbagbo's decision to ignore the proposal for a political solution put forward by the African Union High-Level Panel. We urge him to give up power immediately.”

    2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source

16. “Colombia believes that by adopting this resolution the Council is categorically reiterating its determination to hold responsible those who hinder the peace and reconciliation process and incite hatred and violence. We therefore voted in its favour. The sanctions against the individuals designated by the Council should be carried out, with the international community called upon to ensure their full and effective implementation. My delegation would like to underscore the urgency of immediately putting an end to this violence. We are convinced of the need to find a political solution to the crisis in order to respect the will of the people of Cote d'Ivoire and promote peace and reconciliation among all Ivorians. We reiterate that a solution to the crisis requires acknowledging the results of the November 2010 elections.”

    2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source

17. “Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): The increasing deterioration of the situation in Cote d'Ivoire is alarming, as is the contemptuous manner in which Mr. Gbagbo has ignored the calls by the United Nations and regional bodies in Africa. We are concerned about the ongoing violations of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the civilian population, including women and children. That merits our unreserved condemnation - which is why we reiterate the fundamental responsibility of Cote d'Ivoire to protect all people on its territory. We hope that the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire will be able, in an atmosphere of impartiality, to contribute to protecting the civilian population and its rights.”

    2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source

18. “Lastly, allow me to underscore the need to increase our political, economic and technical commitment to the Commission. It is only with determined support that we will be able to develop the Commission's full potential and grant it its proper role in preventing relapses into conflict.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

19. “Within the Council, there should be increased efforts to seek the participation of the configuration Chairs in those meetings at which we consider the peacebuilding status in the respective countries so as to coordinate the work of United Nations agencies on the ground, improve planning and clearly establish actions to be undertaken for early peacebuilding components of peacekeeping operations. We welcome the Commission's intention to submit more analytical reports, addressing matters such as the use and fostering of national capacities and the sustainability of resources. The assessment of these and other matters should be undertaken in cross-cutting manner by the configurations so as to promote evaluation of the activities within the jurisdictions delineated in their mandates.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

20. “With the recent addition of Liberia and Guinea to the Commission's agenda, the pressing need for national ownership is clearer than ever, given that the role of the international community is to help create a national process based on the needs identified by the particular country. An important step forward in the implementation of that principle came with the statement of mutual commitment in Liberia. We encourage the Peacebuilding Commission to continue to focus its activities on such initiatives. A central aspect of the review of the work of the Peacebuilding Commission was its institutional relationship with the main organs of the United Nations, especially the Security Council.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

21. “The various actors involved in peacebuilding highlight the ongoing need to identify areas for joint work, cooperation and coordination so as to avoid duplication of efforts, enhance synergies and make the best possible use of available resources. In that respect, we underscore the leadership role played by the Commission in making maximum use of the capacities available in the United Nations, the international financial institutions and the donor community, and in forming partnerships and improving coordination with the entities participating in those initiatives. We therefore place a high value on cooperation between the Commission and regional organizations and international financial institutions, especially the African Union, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

22. “Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to express my appreciation to Ambassador Wittig, the former Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, for his briefing and for the report of the Peacebuilding Commission (S/2011/4l). His work at the helm of the Commission is worthy of praise and recognition. I would also like to thank Ambassador Gasana, the current Chair, and to wish him the greatest success. The activities of the Peacebuilding Commission during this past year and a half show the important progress it has made in fulfilling its mandate and the need to take comprehensive steps to implement the resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council regarding the recommendations that emerged from the review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture.”

    2011-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6503 (2011) · source

23. “I cannot conclude without also expressing my appreciation to the members of the Secretariat for their excellent support. They work tirelessly and with great dedication to ensure that the Committee can fulfil its tasks. We will continue to work thus to complete the mandate entrusted to us.”

    2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source

24. “Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to thank all my colleagues for the kind words they have addressed to me. I should also like to note that the work of the Committee is moving forward in an atmosphere of great seriousness and responsibility, given the sensitive nature of the matters it addresses. I should like, through you, Sir, and my colleagues, to convey my gratitude to the Panel of Experts for their contributions. As Council members have also noted, the work of the Panel of Experts, under the coordination of Ms. Zurabishvili, has been truly outstanding. Its heavy workload and wide range of activities have allowed the Panel very closely to follow the implementation of resolution 1737 (2006) and to identify violations or attempted violations of the sanctions imposed by the Council.”

    2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source

25. “The Committee answered a query from a Member State that sought information on the reasons for the designation of an entity as subject to the assets freeze, as well as clarification on the scope of the finance- related measures, particularly as contained in resolution 1929 (2010). The Committee will shortly answer another query of a similar nature. In accordance with paragraph 18 (b) of resolution 1737 (2006), the Committee has sought certain information from the IAEA. Finally, the Committee concluded the process of consideration of a request for de-listing submitted by an entity through the focal point process outlined in resolution 1730 (2006). The Committee decided that this listing remains appropriate and that therefore the entity remains on the Committee's consolidated list, and thus remains subject to the assets freeze.”

    2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source

26. “During the current reporting period, the Committee received three notifications - namely, from a Member State with reference to paragraph 5 of resolution 1737 (2006), concerning the delivery of items for use in the nuclear power plant in Bushehr, Iran; from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) pursuant to paragraph 13 (d) of resolution 1737 (2006), which provides for an exemption to the assets freeze for activities directly related to the items specified in paragraphs 3 (b)(i) and 3 (b)(ii) of the resolution; and from a Member State pursuant to paragraph 15 of resolution 1737 (2006), in connection with the receipt and/or unfreezing of funds in order to make a payment due under a contract entered into prior to the listing of an entity.”

    2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source

27. “While the increase in the number of reported sanctions violations is a matter of serious concern, Member States' continuing readiness to report these violations is positive and should be encouraged. Reports of sanctions violations by Member States represent an important source of information regarding 11-27294 patterns of procurement and means of circumventing sanctions.”

    2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source

28. “Previously, my predecessor informed the Council of two new cases of reported violations of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007), one of which the Panel of Experts had already investigated and independently confirmed with the exemplary cooperation of the reporting State. I would like to inform the Council of two additional reported cases of alleged violations, this time of paragraph 3 of resolution 1737 (2006), which imposes a ban on the export to and procurement by Iran of items that could contribute to enrichment- related, reprocessing or heavy water-related activities by Iran, or to the development of nuclear-weapon delivery systems. These cases are being examined by the Committee and its Panel of Experts.”

    2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source

29. “In the course of the discussion that followed the oral briefing by the Coordinator of the Panel of Experts and in the light of the recommendations made by the Panel, the members of the Committee agreed to consider, among other actions, disseminating additional optional guidance on submitting implementation reports, possibly via a note verbale and/or through the Committee's website, and to periodically organize open briefings at United Nations Headquarters for interested Member States. In following up on the implementation of its own programme of work of 23 July 2010, the Committee agreed to request from Member States additional information about the individuals and entities on the Committee's consolidated list and to work on updating its guidelines for the conduct of its work.”

    2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source

30. “In the report, the Panel 2 referred to the first eight weeks of its activities, during which it, first, held a series of consultations in Vienna, London, Brussels, Paris and Tokyo to discuss its programme of work and to receive information relevant to its mandate; secondly, investigated a reported violation of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007), which imposes a ban on the export of all arms and related materiel from the Islamic Republic of Iran; and, thirdly, conducted an assessment of Member States' implementation reports under paragraph 31 of resolution 1929 (2010), which had previously been circulated to the Committee on 1 February.”

    2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source

31. “Salome Zourabichvili, introduced the Panel's provisional programme of work, including travel plans, following which members of the Committee outlined their expectations of the Panel's future activities. The members of the Committee expressed their support for the Panel and its work. On 4 March 2011, under my chairmanship, the members of the Committee received an oral briefing from the Coordinator of the Panel, in which she summarized the key points of the Panel's interim report of 4 February, which was submitted to the Council, with a copy to the Committee, in accordance with paragraph 29 (d) of resolution 1929 (2010).”

    2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source

32. “Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I am very pleased to deliver to the Security Council the seventeenth 90-day report of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), in accordance with paragraph 18 (h) of the resolution. The report covers the period from 10 December 2010 to 22 March 2011, during which time the Committee held two informal consultations - on 10 December and 4 March - and conducted additional work using the silence procedure. On 10 December 2010, under the chairmanship of my predecessor, Ambassador Tsuneo Nishida, the members of the Committee met for the first time with the Panel of Experts appointed under paragraph 29 of resolution 1929 (2010). The Coordinator of the Panel, Ms.”

    2011-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6502 (2011) · source

33. “Colombia is secure in the knowledge that it is acting in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law.”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6498 (2011) · source

34. “Also important are the decisions we have taken to strengthen the freezing of the assets of individuals and entities with ties to the regime. Colombia is convinced that in the case of Libya, all of the conditions are present for the Council to act under Chapter VII and take measures additional to the sanctions adopted previously. We are facing a situation that clearly constitutes a threat to international peace and security and that, furthermore, has already taken a high toll in terms of human lives. We have effectively responded to an express request made by a regional organization, the Arab League, which, to its great credit, instead of acting on its own went to the Council to call for it to discharge the functions assigned to it by the Charter.”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6498 (2011) · source

35. “In the face of this non-compliance, the Council has a pressing need to act. It has decided that the best way to increase the pressure on the Al-Qadhafi regime under current circumstances is through the establishment of a no-fly zone, as requested by the States members of the League of Arab States. Colombia shares the view of those delegations that have affirmed or suggested that perhaps even more important than the establishment of a no-fly zone is its enforcement. It is for this reason that from the very beginning we supported the inclusion of language granting clear authorization to States to use all the means necessary to enforce the ban on flights as set out by the terms of the resolution. Without this authorization, the no-fly zone would be illusory.”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6498 (2011) · source

36. “Colombia believes that the new resolution that we have just adopted represents the continuation of a process involving gradual measures that is in keeping with the Charter and that we began with resolution 1970 (2011), which was adopted by the Council under Chapter VII of the Charter. In resolution 1970 (2011), the Council decided unanimously that it would keep this matter under review and that it was willing to consider the strengthening of sanctions should there be persistent non-compliance by the Libyan regime. My delegation believes that this is what we have done today. My delegation is clear on the fact that the Libyan authorities had sufficient time to comply with resolution 1970 (2011) and in particular the call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the violence.”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6498 (2011) · source

37. “We voted in favour of measures that are aimed at protecting the civilian population from imminent attacks by a Government that, through its actions and statements, has shown that it is not up to the international responsibility of protecting its population. Moreover, the Council unanimously reminded the Libyan authorities of that responsibility in its resolution 1970 (2011), of 26 February. The Government of Colombia deeply deplores the fact that the provisions of that resolution have been systematically violated and that our calls have gone unheeded. We deplore also the fact that this time there is not the unanimity we saw in the case of resolution 1970 (2011).”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6498 (2011) · source

38. “Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for the impartial and efficient way in which you have conducted this debate in difficult and pressing circumstances. I should also like to recognize the contribution of the delegation of Lebanon, both as a member of the Council and as spokesperson for the League of Arab States, to these deliberations. Colombia voted in favour of resolution 1973 (2011) because it is convinced that its purpose is essentially humanitarian and conducive to creating conditions that will allow for the protection of the civilian population from the atrocities of a regime that has lost all legitimacy. We did not vote in favour of the indiscriminate use of force or of the occupation of a State.”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6498 (2011) · source

39. “Following a military victory, a political solution and true reconciliation are needed. We agree with the Secretary-General that, vis-a-vis the international community, the full exercise of Afghan sovereignty is a right and a responsibility towards the Afghan people. With those goals in mind, we support the three key principles mentioned by the Secretary- General, namely, leadership and ownership, sustainable planning and implementation and the protection and promotion of the rights of all Afghans.”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

40. “We believe that creating sustainable economic development opportunities for those who cease cultivating illicit crops is a key component of any anti-drug policy and should be the focus of international cooperation. Similarly, we wish to emphasize the importance of joint regional initiatives undertaken to combat the global drug problem in all its aspects in the region. The constructive and sustained engagement of various regional and extraregional actors with an interest in implementing common strategies to combat this phenomenon contributes to stabilization and builds mutual trust among neighbouring countries and those outside the region. Security is a key condition for strengthening the rule of law and guaranteeing the full exercise of fundamental freedoms.”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

41. “The deteriorating security situation had led to an increase in humanitarian needs and in the number of civilian deaths and internally displaced persons. We urge all parties to the conflict to fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law and to take all necessary steps to protect civilians. Afghanistan faces numerous problems that could threaten the sustainability of the gains made thus far. That is why, in the context of the principle of shared 1 1-26621 responsibility as the basis for a comprehensive approach to combating the global drug problem comprehensively in all its aspects, my country reiterates its willingness to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan to address that and other types of organized crime.”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

42. “As the Afghan Government gradually assumes its responsibilities for security, it is crucial that judicial institutions have the necessary human, political and financial resources to implement judicial and accountability mechanisms with a view to restoring the public's trust in public institutions. That includes the fight against corruption and organized crime. It is also essential to resolve outstanding issues, such as those involving the case of the Bank of Kabul and electoral reforms, with a view to addressing claims of fraud in the recent elections and to ensure that all Afghan communities are suitably represented in parliament. We regret the increase in the number of security incidents in recent months and that violence persists as one of the main factors affecting progress in Afghanistan.”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

43. “We support ongoing work within the agreed timetable in order to ensure that Afghan forces resume leadership in the area of security by 2014. Nevertheless, we concur with the Secretary-General that this effort should be led by the progress made on the ground. In that respect, we recognize the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the International Security Assistance Force. We encourage them to continue to work with the Afghan authorities to create conditions that will enable them to gradually assume full responsibility for governance, security and economic development, in line with the Kabul process.”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

44. “We believe it appropriate to focus UNAMA's mandate on supporting the Government in key areas, such as security, governance, economic development and regional cooperation. We also support the emphasis on a transition towards greater Afghan responsibility and leadership in the essential areas of security, the rule of law and development. The transition process, and in particular the peace and stabilization processes, will only be sustainable if they are accompanied by an inclusive political process that includes genuine reconciliation and dialogue. The convening of the Consultative Peace Jirga, the establishment of the High Peace Council and the adoption of the Peace and Reintegration Programme are all initiatives in the right direction whose value we duly appreciate.”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

45. “Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would very much like to welcome and thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, and Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), for their statements and analyses of the situation in that country. My delegation would like to highlight the contribution of UNAMA in improving the stabilization and democratization process in Afghanistan. At the same time, the Government's request for a renewal of UNAMA's mandate shows that the people of Afghanistan have trust in the Mission's ability to help lay the foundations for sustainable peace and development.”

    2011-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6497 (2011) · source

46. “Adopting a sustainable and comprehensive strategy aimed at the capacity-building of national institutions and the provision of basic services requires consistency in the efforts of the various United Nations entities and the effective use of existing mechanisms, including the regime envisaged in resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) to impose sanctions on individuals who threaten the reconciliation process. In recent months, the Council has had the opportunity to consider various proposals that offer options for Viable and comprehensive actions with regard to the general crisis faced by Somalia. In view of the end of the transition period and given the gravity of the situation, the United Nations must lead an early and decisive international response that has stabilization and strengthening of the Somali State as the primary goal.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source

47. “The assistance provided by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, in coordination with the Contact Group on Piracy, to reform criminal and procedural legislation and to include provisions for the investigation and prosecution of piracy is of paramount importance. Community-based investments and the need to create opportunities for young people are vital. In that regard, flshing has been mentioned as an economic option suited to the characteristics of the country. However, Somalia must also resolve a very serious pending issue, namely, the delimitation of its maritime borders with neighbouring States.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source

48. “In that regard, we are concerned that the flow of weapons remains constant, which, according to the Monitoring Group on Somalia, has devastating effects in the context of chronic armed conflict, the absence of effective central authority and a serious humanitarian crisis. With regard to the justice sector, it is necessary to adopt reforms to facilitate the prosecution and imprisonment of pirates in the context of applicable international law. We agree with what was set out in the report of Special Adviser Jack Lang (see S/2011/30, annex) on the need for Somalia to assume ownership of judicial and imprisonment processes so as to end the impunity that pirates enjoy.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source

49. “Although international cooperation to provide security for navigation, prevent attacks and arrest pirates has yielded some positive results, the solution to this problem must comprehensively involve both the main source and primary victim of this problem, namely, Somalia. The seriousness of the situation urgently requires a comprehensive approach that includes strengthening the rule of law and the creation of institutions to ensure good governance and allow social and economic development in Somalia. With regard to security as a precondition for strengthening the rule of law, it is essential to provide more resources and to train security forces so as to enable them to patrol and provide security on land as well as the waters off the coast.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source

50. “This crime has become one of the most lucrative activities in Somalia, with those responsible in part utilizing ransoms to improve their arsenals and make their operations more efficient and effective. The latest estimates indicate that pirates remain in possession of 819 individuals and 51 boats. Piracy is one of the disastrous consequences of institutional weakness and poor economic conditions. There are also some reports indicating that armed groups such as Al-Shabaab are increasingly benefiting from the profits of piracy. This criminal activity is penetrating local economies and establishing a progressive dependence on the criminal industry developed around it.”

    2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494 (2011) · source