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Paik Ji-Ah

lines on the record: 127
first: 2013-12-11
most recent: 2015-07-30
sittings or episodes: 27
sources: un-security-council

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“I would like to thank Police Commissioners Greg Hinds, Fred Yiga and Luis Miguel Carrilho for their briefings. We also thank the presidency for organizing today's first-ever briefing from the heads of the police components. Establishing the rule of law is a fundamental pillar in consolidating post-conflict peace. Initial peacekeeping operations would be fruitless unless they are strategically supported by efforts to institutionalize law-enforcement functions through reforms in the security and justice sectors. Police components in peacekeeping and special political missions are increasingly called upon to play a more constructive role in that process. Even though they make up merely 15 per cent of the total United Nations uniformed personnel, their role is unique and irreplaceable.”
2014-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7317 (2014) · source
“In conclusion, the Republic of Korea welcomes the extension of the mandate of the European Union-led peacekeeping force in Bosnia and Herzegovina Operation Althea and supports its continued role in maintaining a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“Looking ahead, we hope that the Government and institutions can be formed in a timely manner so that new leadership can proceed to address the key challenges the country is facing. The new assertiveness of civil society should also remain as a counterweight to hold political representatives more accountable. Another issue that must be considered seriously in this context is the worrying divisive rhetoric and open advocacy for the dissolution of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In that regard, we call upon the leaders of the Republika Srpska to refrain from such secessionist rhetoric and make every effort towards national reconciliation with a vision of a shared future. We also reiterate our full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is an intrinsic principle built into the Dayton Peace Agreement.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“Indeed, the protests that broke out last spring were clear evidence of citizens' desire for better governance, increased economic equality and an end to corruption. Those are all legitimate demands by the people and they must be heard. In that regard, the latest elections in October provided for a chance to break away from the past and chart a new political course. We welcome the orderly conduct of the elections and commend the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the High Representative for their contribution to ensuring a secure electoral process throughout the country. However, the reports of irregularities and the high number of spoiled or invalid ballots are matters of serious concern and need to be duly addressed.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“While we welcome the positive developments achieved so far, such as the progress in functionalizing the Vital Interest Panel of the Federation Constitutional Court, it is regrettable that we have been witnessing an ongoing stand- off among political actors, even during the election campaign period. Such a protracted power struggle not only hinders stable governance, it also undermines the country's progress towards Euro-Atlantic integration. The slow response to the devastating floods in May is another reflection of the country's weak governance. We are particularly disappointed in the authorities' slow provision of help to the families who lost their livelihoods in the aftermath ofthe severe floods, mainly due to the absence of a coherent recovery strategy.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“We would first like to welcome High Representative Valentin Inzko back to the Council and express our appreciation for his briefing. The Republic of Korea continues to support his valuable efforts to ensure the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As the High Representative elaborated, almost 20 years after its civil war, Bosnia and Herzegovina remains on a difficult road to stability. Chronic political stagnation and a fragile socioeconomic situation have been obstacles in its path to becoming a stable, prosperous and democratic country.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7308 (2014) · source
“To that end, we need to redouble our efforts to improve the security situation in the country. Improvement of the overall security situation and our goal of ending impunity are closely related in Libya. In that regard, the Security Council's engagement with the situation should be strengthened. In addition, we believe that an effective follow-up of referrals by the Council to the ICC can play a role in improving the cooperation between the two organs in a more mutually reinforcing way. Through such a follow-up, Libya, the ICC and the Security Council can engage one another more constructively and effectively to deliver justice in the country. We will continue to work with other Council members and the international community to make progress to that end.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“The implementation of the memorandum of understanding on burden-sharing is another case in point to produce fruitful outcomes through close cooperation. Mutual efforts to that effect should be further strengthened. Although we have been briefed about many attempts to make progress in the Libyan situation, our shared goal of ending impunity in Libya remains elusive due to, inter alia, the unstable security environment. The worsening security situation provides fertile ground for additional crimes to be committed by different parties. It also prevents the ICC from conducting effective investigations on allegations of crime and hinders the Libyan authorities from cooperating with the Court to the fullest possible extent. That vicious circle should be broken.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“First of all, my delegation would like to thank the Chief Prosecutor, Ms. Bensouda, for her briefing. We commend her efforts in the Libyan situation, including her effort to reach out to the Libyan authorities for improved cooperation in her tireless pursuit of other serious criminal allegations. Over the past two years, the Court has achieved a new milestone in admissibility cases. Such achievements should be translated into reality on the ground without further delay. We hope that Libya's international obligations stemming from the cases should be discharged in a timely manner through close cooperation with the Court. We also hope that the International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to take the steps necessary to ensure fair trials for the accused.”
2014-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7306 (2014) · source
“We also made efforts to improve the status of women refugees and asylum seekers in the Republic of Korea, based on our refugee act. Such efforts include support for their livelihoods, vocational training and social and cultural adaptation. As the 2015 high-level review of resolution 1325 (2000) approaches, the Republic of Korea reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the protection of women and girls in situations of armed conflict.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“We urge all parties to armed conflict to uphold their obligations regarding international human rights and humanitarian law. We need to close the implementation gap of international law through awareness-raising, capacity-building and follow-up legislation. Displaced women and girls in conflict constitute one of the most vulnerable groups. They are too often invisible, forgotten and overlooked. Our empowerment and humanitarian support is essential for them to overcome the hardships they face. As part of our efforts to support the implementation of this important agenda, the Republic of Korea is supporting Afghan women refugees by making a multi-year contribution to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for the returnees.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Currently, one in four Syrian refugee families in Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan are headed by women struggling to take care of their traumatized families. We should strengthen their self- reliance by supporting their economic empowerment, legal rights and education. Thirdly, it is critical to ensure that the voices of displaced women and girls are heard. In order to reflect their special needs, they must be included in decision-making procedures and play a leadership role. The participation and representation of refugee and IDP women must be improved during the process of developing, implementing and evaluating policies and programmes that affect their lives. Lastly, improving compliance with international law serves as a comprehensive measure for the protection of displaced women and girls.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Preventive measures, including heightened security at camps for refugees and internally displaced persons (IDP), as well as accountability for perpetrators, must be ensured. There should be zero tolerance for sexual harassment and abuse by any troops, including Government forces, non-State armed groups and even peacekeepers, who take advantage of the victims' vulnerability. In that regard, we express our particular concern over the persistent allegations of the sexual exploitation of women and girls in IDP camps in Somalia. Secondly, displaced women and girls are not only Victims, but also survivors and leaders. They often show remarkable courage and resilience in protecting and supporting their families.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Even more troubling is the fact that many armed groups bent on violent extremism are deliberately targeting women and girls. In addition, the high risk of violence that women and girls face during the period of displacement usually continues until the process of return and reintegration. Their vulnerability increases when gender is compounded with other factors, such as disability. Having said that, I would like to make a few observations on the protection of displaced women and girls. First, it is imperative to tackle sexual and gender- based Violence committed against displaced women and girls. Sexual exploitation, forced marriage and human trafficking are just a few of the human rights abuses perpetrated against displaced women and girls.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“As pointed out by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2014/693), in the past year there was a series of heinous crimes linked to conflict, leading to new mass displacements, humanitarian catastrophes and serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights. Many of the Victims of such increased violence in conflict are women and girls. Over 51 million people were forcibly displaced as of 2013 - the highest number since the end of the Second World War - and three quarters of the refugee and IDP population are women and children. Displaced women and girls continue to face tremendous threats and violence in the conflicts in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Syria, among other places.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank Executive Director Mlambo-Ngcuka, Assistant Secretary-General Mulet, Special Rapporteur Chaloka Beyani and civil society representative Suaad Allami for their insightful briefings. The Republic of Korea welcomes the progress made at the normative level to support the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda since the adoption ofthe landmark Council resolution 1325 (2000). We also note with appreciation the continued efforts of the international community to ensure the protection of women and girls in situations of armed conflict, as well as their participation in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. However, Korea is of the View that much greater efforts are needed to meet the commitments set out in resolution 1325 (2000).”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the progressive steps taken by the Ukrainian Government in implementing the provisions of the Minsk ceasefire memorandum, notably the adoption ofa draft law on amnesty and special status for the eastern region, which is an important step towards a more inclusive political process, which we hope can provide a sound basis for the de-escalation of tensions. In conclusion, the Republic of Korea supports the ongoing diplomatic efforts towards the stabilization of Ukraine, including the recent meetings on the sidelines of the Asia-Europe summit in Milan. While the situation on the ground remains tense, such constructive diplomatic efforts give us reasons for hope. We once again encourage all concerned parties to continue exerting maximum efforts to seek a peaceful political solution.”
2014-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7287 (2014) · source
“We are particularly disheartened that there have been over 3,000 casualties to date, and a large number of internally displaced persons, whose situation becomes increasingly precarious with the onset of the winter. Moreover, reports of widespread human rights violations by illegal armed groups, involving killings, abductions, arbitrary detention and torture, speak to the urgency of bringing perpetrators to justice and establishing accountability. With important elections scheduled for 26 October, we would like to reiterate that an inclusive political process is the essential foundation for a stable and democratic future for all Ukrainian people.”
2014-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7287 (2014) · source
“A monitoring mechanism of an international and impartial nature, as embodied in the Organization for Security and Cooperation Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, is an indispensable tool for verifying such cease fire commitments. At the same time, the safety and security of international personnel under difficult and challenging conditions must be fully guaranteed by all actors on the ground. We also take this opportunity to reiterate our full support for the work of the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine. As its recent report elaborated in detail, the protracted fighting in eastern Ukraine has resulted in further deterioration of the human rights and humanitarian situations, which continue to be a source of deep concern.”
2014-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7287 (2014) · source
“We need to keep in mind that the slightest provocation could once again cause the situation to spiral further out of control. In the light of such a volatile situation on the ground, all concerned parties must take immediate and credible steps towards the observance of a durable ceasefire, including the full implementation of the Minsk ceasefire memorandum. Any further incitement or provocative actions aimed at disrupting the peace process must cease immediately. In that regard, we believe that there must be effective control and credible verification of the ceasefire as an integral part of the implementation of the Minsk ceasefire memorandum.”
2014-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7287 (2014) · source
“I thank the Assistant Secretary-General Fernandez-Taranco and Assistant Secretary-General Simonovie for their briefings. Since the signing of the Minsk agreement, the Republic of Korea has been closely monitoring the situation in eastern Ukraine with the expectation that there might be a turning point towards a political solution to the crisis. However, despite the overall decrease in violence, fighting has continued to flare up in Donetsk with daily reports of shelling and skirmishes threatening to derail a fragile ceasefire. We are especially troubled by the report that more than 300 fatalities have been recorded since the ceasefire came into effect. Those ongoing ceasefire violations clearly show that the risk of the re-escalation of tensions still remains.”
2014-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7287 (2014) · source
“While serving as the President of the Council in February 2013 and May 2014, the Republic of Korea made the utmost effort to promote transparency of the Council's work and interaction with the wider United Nations membership. As Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), we also conducted a number of outreach activities to reinforce the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We will continue our efforts towards a more transparent, accountable and effective Security Council.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“Through such follow-up, I believe that the Council will be able to deal with the various challenges achieved - on which Prosecutor Bensouda has briefed the Council many times before - in a more productive and effective way. In that regard, my delegation is ready to work with other Council members on the modalities of following up the ICC referrals, including but not limited to establishing a separate subsidiary body or making use of the existing Informal Working Group on International Tribunals. Improving the working methods of the Security Council is indeed a crucial component of bolstering the effectiveness and legitimacy of the Council's work.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“We believe that is why the Rome Statute stipulates a close working relationship between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court. The Council is expected to work hand-in-hand with the Court and to close the enforcement gap by mobilizing the political will of the international community. The ICC, for its part, has an increasing role to play in fulfilling the Council's responsibility to maintain peace and security. Given the importance of the role played by the ICC in facilitating the work of the Council, we believe that the Council's decisions to refer situations to the ICC deserve a more practical and responsible follow-up.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“We welcome ongoing efforts to improve United Nations sanctions mechanisms and look forward to the outcome of such exercises and other creative ideas in that regard. I would now like to discuss the follow-up of the Security Council's referrals to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Bringing an end to impunity is one of our shared goals for building peaceful and inclusive societies. The international criminal justice system plays a growing role in fulfilling this goal by rendering justice to the victims of heinous crimes and preventing further atrocities. The International Criminal Court, along with other ad hoc criminal tribunals, has developed into a core establishment of the system, yet the international courts and tribunals, including the ICC, lack enforcement mechanisms.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“We appreciate her active contribution in that regard and reiterate our commitment to the joint endeavour to achieve a fairer, more transparent process. We support further discussion to improve the independence of the Office of the Ombudsperson, which is essential to her important role in affecting the decisions of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities on delisting and listing. More effective functioning of that Office in the context of the Al-Qaida sanctions regime should be pursued as a first step towards ensuring the due process of sanctions regimes. On the issue of broadening its application, due process and other values, including the effectiveness of sanctions and the unique character of various sanctions regimes need to be taken into account.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank Ombudsperson Kimberly Frost and International Criminal Court Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for their briefings. We also thank the Argentinian presidency for organizing today's debate. In recent years, several concerns over the Council's working methods have been addressed. Some notable improvements include greater transparency of subsidiary bodies, a more productive working relationship with regional organizations and enhanced consultations with troop- and police-contributing countries. Nevertheless, we recognize that there is always room for more transparency, openness and efficiency in the Council's work. In the case of the Al-Qaida sanctions regime, the Office of the Ombudsperson has significantly improved its fairness by allowing independent reviews of listing cases for the past five years.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“Notably, the draft law that grants special status to the eastern region is an important step towards a more inclusive political process, which we hope can provide a sound basis for the de-escalation of tensions. In conclusion, we are encouraged by ongoing diplomatic efforts towards the stabilization of Ukraine, in particular those of the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union and other bilateral partners. We encourage all parties to continue such efforts to seek a peaceful political solution.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“We take this opportunity once again to call attention to the importance of establishing the solid facts and bringing those responsible to justice. In order to shed full light on the tragic event, the investigation team must gain safe access to the crash site once again and complete its work. We further hope that the horrible incident leads to collective efforts to reinforce the current regime for the safety and security of civil aviation. With the important elections scheduled in October, we would like to reiterate that an inclusive political process is the essential foundation for a stable and democratic future for all Ukrainian people. In that regard, we welcome the progressive steps made by the Ukrainian Government in implementing the provisions of the Minsk protocol.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his briefing. We also welcome the Foreign Ministers of the Netherlands, Australia, Luxembourg and Malaysia to the Security Council. By adopting resolution 2166 (2014) on the tragic downing ofMalaysia Airlines Flight MH-17, the Security Council asserted with one voice that we must ensure that the tragedy is fully investigated. In that regard, the Republic of Korea welcomes the preliminary report of the international investigation team. We especially appreciate the Government of the Netherlands, the International Civil Aviation Organization and all the independent international experts who have worked on the investigation. We have full confidence in those experts' credibility and independence in carrying out their duties.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“With that shared sense of urgency, we once again encourage all concerned parties to continue exerting maximum efforts to seek a peaceful political solution.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“We support the critical role of the trilateral contact group and the observer mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe at the Russian-Ukrainian border in de-escalating intentions to create the conditions for a political process. Before concluding, we once again call attention to the importance of a full, thorough and independent international investigation of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17. All concerned parties must comply with their obligations under resolution 2166 (2014) and fully cooperate with such an investigation. Despite ongoing tensions on the ground, we continue to believe that a political solution is necessary and attainable. There is not a moment to lose.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“Meanwhile, it is worrisome that the situation in the east is now affecting the border region of Ukraine, along with a significant increase in the number of people fleeing the eastern region. Hate speech is also deepening divisions between communities and fueling tensions. In the light of such a volatile situation, we believe that the only way out of the crisis is an immediate cessation of all hostilities through constructive dialogue. To achieve that, it is of paramount importance that all parties agree on an immediate, genuine and durable ceasefire, building upon relevant agreements, including the Berlin Joint Declaration. At the same time, the illegal armed groups must lay down their arms and stop provocative actions aimed at destabilizing Ukraine.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Ivan Simonovic' for his briefing. We also appreciate the dedicated work of the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine and welcome its fourth report, which provides a clear assessment of the situation on the ground. As the report elaborates in detail, the continuing violence in eastern Ukraine has resulted in a growing number of casualties and a further deterioration of the human rights situation. We are troubled that illegal armed groups have committed serious human rights violations, including abductions, arbitrary detentions, torture, harassment and killings. New allegations of military tribunals and execution orders by armed groups are particularly alarming. All allegations of such egregious crimes must be investigated thoroughly, and the perpetrators must be held accountable.”
2014-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7239 (2014) · source
“The NATO Summit in south Wales in September and the first ministerial review of progress on the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework, to be held in London later this year, will be important opportunities to reaffirm those commitments. The Afghan Government should also redouble its efforts for good governance, including its fight against corruption in the illicit economy. The Afghan people demonstrated their aspiration for a democratic political transition during the electoral process. We support the peaceful and smooth transition in Afghanistan and look forward to the key role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the sustained contribution of the international community in that regard.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“A comprehensive and coordinated response is essential in order to address that chronic issue, as it is linked to terrorism, transnational organized crime and money-laundering. We recognize the narcotic drugs control strategy of Afghanistan and the regional cooperation in the area of drugs control. We also appreciate the important role of UNODC in tackling that issue, including the publication of the annual World Drug Report. We call on the international community to further support Afghan-led efforts to that end as well. Finally, in the light of the drawdown of the International Security Assistance Force from Afghanistan, it is important for the international community to keep its commitments to supporting the country.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“With regard to Afghanistan's security situation, we are deeply concerned about the increase in civilian casualties as compared with the same period in the year 2013. We strongly condemn the indiscriminate attacks on civilians, including through improvised explosive devices, and those aimed at disrupting the electoral process. Furthermore, the ongoing grave violations of children's rights, such as the killing of children, as well as attacks against schools and educational personnel, are a matter of grave concern to us. On the narcotics issue in Afghanistan, we note the devastating effects that opium production and consumption have on the stability and development of Afghanistan.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“As a contributor to the project of the United Nations Development Programme to ensure women security officers in polling centres, we particularly praise the courage of the Afghan women who cast their ballots in the elections. Despite those laudable efforts, it is imperative that the transparency and integrity of the entire electoral process be ensured. In the final stage of the run-off presidential elections, all stakeholders, including the candidates and their supporters, should refrain from any acts of incitement, violence or disorder. The electoral institutions and processes established in line with Afghanistan's laws and Constitution must be respected. Any complaints about the electoral process should be addressed through institutional mechanisms and procedures.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Special Representative Jan Kubis and Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), for their briefings. I also thank Ambassador Tanin for his remarks. Having held its run-off presidential elections, Afghanistan is at a critical juncture in its political transition. We recognize the high turnout in Afghanistan's presidential elections despite threats by the Taliban and other terrorist groups. The Afghan- led efforts for the electoral process, including those of the Afghan electoral institutions and Afghan National Security Forces, are also commendable.”
2014-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7208 (2014) · source
“It is essential that the international community maintain its engagement and commitment to the Sahel. The Republic of Korea is committed to supporting those efforts to promote peace, stability and development in the region.”
2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we note that the second meeting of the ministerial coordination platform on strategies for the Sahel, which was held in Bamako on 16 May, we called for the continued coordination and priority setting through such mechanisms. Finally, more focus should be placed on women and young people, who are the potential driving force for the development of the Sahel region. Women play a key role in food production in the Sahel and often show resilience to natural and economic shocks. Moreover, unemployed young people are taken advantage of by terrorist and extremist groups under circumstances of poverty and food insecurity. Ensuring their participation in the political process and empowering them through assistance and support would greatly contribute to the promotion of governance, security and resilience in the Sahel region.”
2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source
“In particular, given the seriousness of the security challenges surrounding the porous borders of the Sahel region, capacity-building for border control, counter-terrorism, combating transnational organized crime, and preventing violent extremism needs to be urgently implemented. Another element required is ensuring overall coherence and complementarity. Taking into account the various regional initiatives for the Sahel, it is imperative to have an effective coordination and coherence mechanism. The regional organizations, based on their comparative advantages, should seek to create synergies with other initiatives in order to maximize the effectiveness of assistance and avoid the duplication of effort.”
2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source
“As such, the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, which encompasses the three sectors of governance, security and resilience, serves as an invaluable framework to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to addressing such multifaceted challenges. We believe that the full and timely implementation of the strategy is of utmost importance. In that vein, I would like to touch upon three points regarding the implementation of the strategy. First, it is important to strengthen the long-term capacity of the Governments in the Sahel region through the United Nations strategy. Capacity-building can also foster the political will and national ownership of the Governments concerned.”
2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source
“I congratulate Ms. Hiroute Sellassie on her appointment as Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sahel. I also thank her for her briefings on the progress in the implementation of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel. The Sahel region, which stretches across an extensive transitional area of Africa, has faced many complex and interconnected challenges. The region remains vulnerable and susceptible to food insecurity, terrorism and drug and arms trafficking, among others. In particular, the security challenges in Libya, the recent violent clashes in northern Mali and terrorist attacks by Boko Haram in Nigeria have had a negative impact on the civilian and local economies of the Sahel region.”
2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source
“That vicious cycle must be stopped. Delivering justice to those who have committed heinous crimes is the first step to that end. A robust monitoring and review of alleged crimes involving international human rights and humanitarian laws, such as various forms of attacks against civilians, should be stressed. Proactive campaigns to pursue those who have committed sexual and gender-based crimes against the most vulnerable must be given top priority. International cooperation in that regard needs to be further solicited. The situation in Darfur and the role of the ICC in it is a litmus test of our ability to bring peace and stability through the pursuit of international criminal justice. The Council needs to consider what support it can render to the ICC to accomplish that goal.”
2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source
“In addition, more rigorous consultations between the United Nations and the ICC should be encouraged to close any potential communications gap. Making their respective work compatible and mutually reinforcing is essential to bring justice and peace to the region. The international community created the ICC out of the conviction that holding perpetrators of serious crimes against humanity accountable could prevent the emergence of such criminals in future. The current situation in Darfur seems to confirm that conviction in the reverse. As the culture of impunity continues to prevail, security in Darfur is deteriorating because perpetrators do not need to be concerned about the consequences of their crimes. The outcome is an ever worsening security situation and unabated human suffering, driving many innocent people from their homes.”
2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source
“The situation has been tarnished by the lack of cooperation, not only on the part of the Sudanese Government but also on the part of other States, which have international obligations to cooperate with the ICC. Although the ICC has reported to the Security Council that there have been instances of non-cooperation, efforts within the Council to respond to the reports were defeated because the Council failed to forge unity on what would be the most proper way to do so. It was the Security Council that referred the situation to the ICC; therefore, follow-up action on the part ofthe Council to the referral is not only fair but also necessary. Despite the difficulties we face, the Council and the ICC need to redouble their efforts to that end.”
2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source
“I thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for her briefing on the recent developments in the Darfur situation. Darfur was the first case the Security Council referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC). As such, the situation has given us an opportunity to realize the vision of putting an end to impunity, through close interplay between the Council and the ICC, for those who committed serious crimes against the human conscience. At the same time, the situation has imposed upon us various challenges that we have to confront in order to make the interplay more constructive and relevant to the maintenance of international peace and security. So far, the Council and the ICC have not lived up to that expectation.”
2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source
“As Ukraine moves towards critical elections in May, it is all the more important to ensure the holding of fair and free elections in the country, without any intervention or influence by outside forces. We hope that the Ukrainian Government will lead an inclusive and transparent constitutional process. We once again reaffirm our full support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7165 (2014) · source
“We strongly condemn the detention of military monitors of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), as well as of Ukrainian staff by illegal armed groups. It should be noted that the OSCE monitoring mechanism is an indispensable tool for implementing the Geneva statement. It is unacceptable to target international observers who are working to de-escalate the volatile situation. They must be released immediately and unconditionally. The safety and security of all international personnel must be fully guaranteed by all actors on the ground. In the light of the ongoing situation in Ukraine, we reiterate that constructive dialogue among all concerned parties will be the only way to achieve a peaceful solution. In that regard, we call for all parties to the Geneva statement to implement their commitments.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7165 (2014) · source