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1. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Azerbaijan, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Togo, 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 2060 (2012). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.10 a.m.”

   2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6814 (2012) · source

2. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2012/544, which contains the text of a letter dated 11 July 2012 from the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009), concerning Somalia and Eritrea, addressed to the President of the Security Council and transmitting the report on Somalia of the of the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea, and to document S/2012/545, which contains the text of a letter dated 11 July 2012 from the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009), concerning Somalia and Eritrea, addressed to the President of the Security Council and transmitting the report focusing on Eritrea of the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea.”

   2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6814 (2012) · source

3. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules ofprocedure, I invite the representative of Somalia 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 8/2012/575, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”

   2012-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6814 (2012) · source

4. “I thank Mr. Gambari for his briefing on the situation in Darfur. I now give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”

   2012-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6813 (2012) · source

5. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur, 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 8/2012/548, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. I now give the floor to Mr. Gambari, whom I warmly welcome to the Council.”

   2012-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6813 (2012) · source

6. “In favour: Azerbaijan, Colombia, China, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Togo, 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 2059 (2012). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at11.05 a.m.”

   2012-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6812 (2012) · source

7. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2012/560, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Portugal and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2012/523, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2043 (2012). It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

   2012-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6812 (2012) · source

8. “There are no more names on the list of speakers. I now invite members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on this subject. The meeting rose at 3.55 pm.”

   2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6811 (2012) · source

9. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules ofprocedure, 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. Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General 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/2012/535, which contains the third report of the Secretary-General pursuant resolution 2001 (2011). I now give the floor to Mr. Kobler.”

   2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6811 (2012) · source

10. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.10p.m.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

11. “It could have enabled us to find a political way out that met the legitimate aspirations of all sectors of Syrian society. However uncertain Syria's future may seem, its people have taken the irreversible road of change. The negative results of today's vote are frustrating, but we must not abandon our efforts to arrive at a political solution to the crisis in Syria. Colombia will continue to contribute to efforts to end all forms of violence and violations of human rights, and to find ways to help the Syrian people establish the democratic institutions that will enable them to live together in brotherly peace. I now resume my function as President of the Council. Upon the request of the sponsor of the draft resolution contained in document S/2012/547/Rev.2, the Council will not take action thereon.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

12. “Colombia voted in favour of the draft resolution (S/2012/53 8) submitted by the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Portugal and the United States, because we believe that its text provides the necessary support and sends a clear message to all parties in Syria on the importance of complying with the commitments and obligations in the six-point plan and the aforementioned resolutions, as well as with the agreements reached in Geneva within the framework of the Action Group for Syria (S/2021/523, annex). We deplore the fact that differences have prevailed on the many views on and ways of responding to the Syrian crisis, and that we have not been able to arrive at concrete proposals that could help achieve effective progress among the parties.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

13. “I shall now speak in my capacity as Permanent Representative of Colombia. In April of last year, during Colombia's previous presidency of the Security Council, we saw the first signs ofa spiral ofviolent repression that has not ceased and has become more acute by the day. Thousands have died, disappeared, become refugees, been tortured or arbitrarily detained. The world stands appalled at the terrible human tragedy, unusual levels of violence and flagrant lack ofrespect for human rights that Syrians are enduring. It is deplorable that the Syrian Government has not taken the measures necessary to implement the Joint Special Envoy's plan and resolutions 2042 (2012) and 2043 (2012), and that the opposition has made no contribution to this either.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

14. “The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting on the draft resolution contained in document S/2012/538.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

15. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolutions before it. lfI hear no objection, in accordance with rule 32 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Council, which states that "[p]rincipal motions and draft resolutions shall have precedence in the order of their submission", I shall put the draft resolution contained in document S/2012/538 to the vote first. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Azerbaijan, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Portugal, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America Against: China, Russian Federation Abstentions: Pakistan, South Africa The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 11 votes in favour, 2 votes against and 2 abstentions.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

16. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members have before them document S/2012/538, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Portugal, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. Members also have before them document S/2012/547/Rev.2, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the Russian Federation. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2012/523, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2043 (2012).”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6810 (2012) · source

17. “On the basis of those meetings, with the consent of the members of the Council, the presidency has drawn the conclusion that the Council can proceed to take a decision on the draft resolution before it. IfI hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Colombia, China, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Abstentions: Azerbaijan, Pakistan The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 13 votes in favour, none against and two abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2058 (2012).”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6809 (2012) · source

18. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2012/555, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2012/507, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I should like to inform the Councilthat the presidency of the Council has met with the representatives of the parties, who have confirmed that they maintain their well-known positions vis-a-vis the item on the Council's agenda.”

    2012-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6809 (2012) · source

19. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 3.40 pm.”

    2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6808 (2012) · source

20. “Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of cote d'Ivoire to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 ofthe Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Albert Koenders, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, 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/2012/506, which contains the thirtieth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire. I now give the floor to Mr. Koenders.”

    2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6808 (2012) · source

21. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.10p.m.”

    2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6807 (2012) · source

22. “I thank Mr. Martin for his briefing. Allow me to say that I believe that I reflect the sentiment of Council members in demonstrating our appreciation for his invaluable contribution to Libya's reconstruction process and his outstanding dedication in carrying out a task under extreme difficulty and not without risks. I am certain that the Government and the Libyan people fully appreciate his support in this historic transition phase of the country. I now give the floor to the Permanent Representative of Libya.”

    2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6807 (2012) · source

23. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Ian Martin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Martin.”

    2012-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6807 (2012) · source

24. “I thank Mr. Fedotov for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 4pm.”

    2012-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6804 (2012) · source

25. “Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 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 8/2012/510, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa. I now give the floor to Mr. Djinnit.”

    2012-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6804 (2012) · source

26. “There are no more 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 3.15pm.”

    2012-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6800 (2012) · source

27. “In favour: Azerbaijan, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2057 (2012). I now give the floor to the representative of South Sudan.”

    2012-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6800 (2012) · source

28. “Under rule 37 of the provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members have before them document S/2012/514, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l2/486, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on South Sudan. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

    2012-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6800 (2012) · source

29. “There are no further speakers on my list. 1 now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 11.10 am.”

    2012-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6799 (2012) · source

30. “I thank Ms. Landgren for her comprehensive briefing on the situation in Burundi and on the development and prospects ofthepeacebuilding process. As she indicated, this is her last briefing as Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Burundi. On behalf of the Council, I wish to thank her for her effectiveness, dedication and the seriousness with which she always presented her reports and kept the Council updated on the situation in that country, which all of us hope will continue to make progress. I now give the floor to Mr. Seger.”

    2012-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6799 (2012) · source

31. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Burundi to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Karin Landgren, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in Burundi. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Paul Seger, Chairperson of the peacebuilding configuration for Burundi and Permanent Representative of Switzerland, 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. Landgren.”

    2012-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6799 (2012) · source

32. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2012/512, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France, Germany, Morocco, South Africa, Togo, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Azerbaijan, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States ofAmerica The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2056 (2012). I now give the floor to Mr.”

    2012-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6798 (2012) · source

33. “As this is the first meeting of the Council for the month of July 2012, I should like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Council, to pay tribute and express gratitude to His Excellency Ambassador Li Baodong, Permanent Representative of China, as well as his entire delegation, for the serious, efficient and wise manner in which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Peace and security in Africa The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Kadre Desire Ouedraogo, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2012-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6798 (2012) · source

34. “There continue to be numerous challenges to stability and that is why a sustainable transition requires a State structure that can guarantee governability and economic stability at the local and national levels. That will include the creation of jobs and economic opportunities, as well as the provision of and access to justice. Those are fundamental elements in order to guarantee a successful transition in Afghanistan.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

35. “Although the donors must avoid making unrealistic demands and acknowledge the limits of the institutional capacity, there must be mutual commitments that will enable us to regularly analyse long-term commitments, including the adoption of measures to fight crime and corruption. The Kabul process and the national priority programmes should continue to be the policies that govern the commitments and responsibilities of the process within the framework of the principles of Afghan ownership and leadership and with respect for the sovereignty and unity of the country. Consensus for deepening and expanding the relationship between Afghanistan and the international community should contribute to consolidating the State and its ability to exercise its primary responsibilities and respond to the needs of the population.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

36. “We would also stress the regional joint initiatives that have been undertaken and the constructive and ongoing cooperation of various regional and extraregional actors in such strategies for applying the principle of shared responsibility. Colombia once again expresses its readiness to work bilaterally with Afghanistan in order to address that and other aspects of organized crime. We have high hopes for the Tokyo conference that will be held on 8 July. There the international community should renew its commitment to work towards a stable, democratic and prosperous Afghanistan. It should also pass on the message that the country will not be abandoned in terms of its social and development needs after the stage of transition and that that partnership will be maintained during the decade of its transformation.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

37. “That should be an essential principle of participation in the process of reconciliation. With regard to the global drug problem as it affects Afghanistan and the region, we listened with interest to what Mr. Fedotov said with regard to the increase in financial and technical cooperation between the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Government of Afghanistan, with the primary goal of strengthening the capacity of national authorities. Those efforts should go hand-in-hand with the strengthening of alternative development programmes that provide viable and sustainable options to those who abandon the growing and production of illicit drugs.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

38. “The progress in the political and reconciliation process has been affected by numerous security incidents, including the 48 reported last week, which resulted in many civilian victims. It is important that all parties show clearly that they are committed to the process of dialogue and reconciliation being pursued by the Afghan Government. We are confident that the difficulties can be overcome and that the Taliban will commit themselves to renouncing violence and terrorism and will accept the Constitution. Violence is also affecting the humanitarian situation, and therefore pressure must be brought to bear on all parties to the conflict to ensure that they respect humanitarian principles and allow humanitarian assistance to reach those that need it most.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

39. “The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the Special Representative must continue to guide international cooperation and assistance activities and stress the empowerment and strengthening of the role of Afghan institutions so that they are able to shoulder their responsibilities in priority areas, facilitating the political process towards peace and reconciliation, security, governance, economic development and regional cooperation. The United Nations must continue to play a central role in the coordination of international efforts with national authorities in order to ensure their consistency with the priorities identified by Afghanistan and to avoid duplication of efforts. Violence continues to be one of the main factors affecting the Afghan population.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

40. “In that declaration, they reiterated their commitment to the security of Afghanistan beyond 2014 and announced that the NATO force will thereafter cease to be a combat force and will be converted into a new training, advice and assistance mission. We must not minimize the potential impact of the reduction of military personnel and development on the economic situation in terms of job losses and even increases in humanitarian needs. Therefore, a national political consensus must be prioritized and international cooperation and support in the long term must be guaranteed. We stress the need to maintain a broad and balanced approach during the transition that would take into account not only the security situation, but also socio-economic development, governance and the rule of law.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

41. “There are positive signs, but there remain certain areas of vulnerability that must be overcome hence the Secretary-General's use of the term "cautious optimism" (S/2012/426, para. 60). The capacity and professionalism of the Afghan security and police forces must continue to be enhanced, including through the institutionalization of mechanisms for accountability and fighting impunity while strengthening measures to protect civilians, ensure respect for human rights, and secure the command and control structure. The contribution of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan will continue to be essential to that end. In this respect, I would like to highlight the declaration issued by the Heads of State and Government of ISAF troop-contributing countries during the Chicago Summit.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

42. “Mr. Osorio (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. Herve' Ladsous for his briefing, Mr. Yuri Fedotov for his statement on the drug situation, and our colleague Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for sharing with the Council his national vision with regard to the country's situation. In his report (S/2012/426), the Secretary-General expresses his views on the evolution of the transition towards Afghan responsibility and leadership in the area of security, including the fact that 75 per cent of the Afghan population is now located in areas where national forces have taken control. We welcome the fact that no significant deterioration in public order has taken place and that there has been no marked change in security trends in the transition areas.”

    2012-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6793 (2012) · source

43. “This is the case for the transitional justice system embodied in Colombia's Justice and Peace Act of2005, which enabled the demobilization and reintegration into society of over 30,000 combatants; the innovative mechanism for the restitution of and the granting of reparations to victims set out in the 2011 Act on Victims; and a constitutional amendment approved just a few days ago through which a new legal framework for peace is to be established. The Government of Colombia has adopted clear policies aimed at maintaining public order and achieving peace and security, which are compatible with our international obligations and are in line with the objective of protecting civilians. I apologize, Mr. President, for speaking longer than usual.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source

44. “Colombia supports the idea, expressed in the Council's presidential statement of 22 November 2010 (S/PRST/2010/25), which calls for the protection of civilians against violence, that the promotion of peace processes and the establishment of sustainable peace and development, as well as respect for human rights and the rule of law, are of the utmost importance for the protection of civilians. Finally, allow me to say that Colombia, as a 200-year old democracy, has solid institutions with a very complete and up-to-date legal framework. We have spared no effort to improve and complement this framework, as it is shown by our adoption of ambitious initiatives to achieve peace and reconciliation.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source

45. “Colombia would therefore welcome an open-ended and objective debate on the constraints on humanitarian access. A serious analysis in that regard could not fail to show that international humanitarian law imposes the adaptation of military efforts to humanitarian imperatives, but it does not rule out that such efforts may have to contemplate some form of control for practical security reasons on the transit of people and goods. That includes the creation of reasonable conditions allowing civilians effective exercise of their rights and implies the existence of the safe environment needed to facilitate access to humanitarian assistance.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source

46. “During the past 18 years, the Government of Colombia, acting in close cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross and in many cases with the support of friendly Governments and civil society organizations, has made it possible for more than 1,500 people to regain their freedom. My Government also understands and shares the concern about the issue of humanitarian access and agrees with the proposal that the alternatives stated in the Secretary-General's report aimed at reaching people in need of humanitarian assistance - such as the temporary cessation of hostilities, humanitarian pauses, humanitarian corridors, de-confliction arrangements and days of tranquillity - must be tailored to suit the particular circumstances of each conflict.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source

47. “An effective guarantee of the rights of civilians during hostilities does not require engagement with non-State groups, but rather the decision on the part of those parties, either to abandon altogether the use of violence and pursue their goals through democratic debate, or, if they decide to persist in their armed struggle, to comply with international humanitarian law. It is worth noting that the Government of Colombia has always appreciated and welcomed the commendable work carried out by the International Committee of the Red Cross as a facilitator in the liberation of individuals kidnapped by illegal armed groups.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source

48. “I would like to clarify that Colombia fully understands that compliance with international humanitarian law by non-State armed groups is essential in order to effectively protect civilians, and we advocate for this. Nevertheless, the existence or absence of engagement on the part of the United Nations with these groups is not a decisive factor in the application of the rules governing armed conflicts. Focusing on the possibility of engagements of certain actors with illegal armed groups simply diverts attention from the truly fundamental issue - the lack of political will to comply with international humanitarian law.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source

49. “On the other hand, the Government has been equally firm in declaring that it is willing to initiate peace negotiations with the armed groups at any time, provided that they cease attacks against civilians, abandon actions such as kidnapping and sexual violence, and refrain from recruiting and using children, actions which clearly constitute breaches of international humanitarian law and which the Government and all Colombians radically reject. Colombia would like to thank States Members of the United Nations and the Organization itself for showing understanding and respect for that policy, which will continue to be in place until the illegal armed groups operating in our country modify their behaviour and comply with international norms.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source

50. “That message comes from the Government of Colombia in cooperation with the United Nations. Certainly, the Colombian Government wishes that those illegal armed groups and their leaders would take concrete action to abide by international humanitarian law norms and principles, but it is also firmly convinced that such compliance will not be achieved solely through direct engagement between those groups and United Nations representatives. We Colombians have already gone down that path, with results that can only be described as unfortunate.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source