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“There were 13 votes in favour, none against and two abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2182 (2014). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2014-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7286 (2014) · source
“I also wish to draw the attention of Council members to documents S/2014/726 and S/2014/727, dated 10 October 2014, from the Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea, addressed to the President of the Security Council. 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: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America Abstaining: Jordan, Russian Federation”
2014-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7286 (2014) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, 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 S/2014/757, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Australia, France, Luxembourg, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/699, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia.”
2014-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7286 (2014) · source
“There are still some 38 speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. Given the lateness of the hour, I intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 pm. I would like to once again thank all the speakers for their constructive contributions to this open debate, as well as the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and Ms. Prost, the Ombudsperson of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, which is chaired by the next President of the Security Council for the month of November. The meeting was suspended at 1 pm.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of Switzerland.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“In fact, I understand that the use of time must be democratic and efficient; however, I also understand that there is much to be discussed among us. We need a great deal of sincerity among each other. We need a policy that I would call "making a place for victims" - a place of dignity to ensure that there will be fewer victims. Knowing that it is as inevitable as water being wet, we also know that the working methods can also be and must be improved. Having expressed that conviction, I should like to acknowledge that not all things are bad in the Security Council. Those States that are going to join as non-permanent members will be able do things, change things, have an impact. As long as we can steel ourselves with courage, we will have our debate in the General Assembly on the necessary reform of the Security Council.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“We remain convinced that fostering genuine openness in the methods to build information and knowledge and an understanding of various situations and all ofthe dimensions ofpotential and actual conflict, implementing inclusive decision-making processes, developing realistic and strategic programmes of action, establishing consistent accountability mechanisms that are accessible and transparent for the broader membership and the international community as a whole - all of those elements are substantive aspects of the Informal Working Group. We also acknowledge with equal fervour that greater participation and more debate are needed. Presidential note 507 suggests setting a five-minute limit for statements and trying to respect it. In my case, I have rarely been able to comply with that.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“It is unfortunate that the proposal has not thus far garnered the necessary support. However, in whatever body, we will continue to support due process in all of the Sanctions Committees. I also support the words of the Ombudsperson. Lastly, I would like to thank all of the members of the Council, including those whose mandates ended at the end of 2013, for their support in the Informal Working Group. I thank all the States Members of the United Nations that are taking part today in this open debate. I also thank the non-governmental organizations and universities that have supported us through their requests and initiatives during our tenure.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“On the one hand, we have maintained that the relationship between the Council and the International Criminal Court cannot be limited to receiving the Prosecutor's reports in a public meeting, without providing any follow-up on the issues raised. It is true that the Court is independent; the Council firmly maintains that principle. But that does not mean it is an isolated body or that we must disregard the situations we refer. I support the words of the Prosecutor on due process and the sanctions list. When we began to Chair the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, we introduced a proposal to consider extending - not in the same format, but with more flexibility - a principle through the Ombudsperson. The principle is due process.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“Ofcourse, they are not the only ones we need or deserve, or even ones we can consider sufficient. I wish to again thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, and Ms. Kimberly Prost, Ombudsperson of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities. For, while it is good to speak about our achievements, it is also honest to state that which Argentina was unable to achieve as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions - perhaps because it was not yet time, or maybe because there was a need to consider and reconsider those initiatives. The two items we proposed involved the Council's institutional responsibility.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“The dialogues with troop- and police-contributing countries were in fact introduced by Argentina, as was the practice of handing over the chairmanship of the subsidiary bodies. However the dialogue with non-member States and other bodies was - and still is - an initiative of Australia. The intra-Council dialogue is a Pakistani initiative. We also turned to addressing issues that had been dealt with over a long period of time without achieving consensus. For example, the recently adopted presidential note S/2014/739, concerning the list of speakers, was an initiative of the Russian Federation. There was also the presidential note on penholders (S/2014/268), which is, as mentioned earlier, the Council's first pronouncement on that item. I believe that all of the notes have been important and necessary.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“It involves harmonizing and reducing unclear elements and arbitrariness. It is akin to mathematics, in that it involves acknowledging the validity of the working methods as confirmed by results. It involves sowing capabilities between sand and rock. It involves basing our practices and procedures on legitimate norms, including practical validity, ethical legitimacy and political necessity. I would like to thank colleagues for their kind words directed to the Argentine delegation. In fact, what I would like to do in this time, at the end of our mandate, as a member I would like to express my gratitude and that of the Argentine delegation, because during the past two years we have enjoyed the support and participation of all of the members of the Council in adopting, to date, the six presidential notes that many colleagues have mentioned.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“As we turn to answering those questions, we envision a tool box. While we might believe that it contains all of the tools, one day we may realize that new tools are needed. Some are useful and others must be discarded. But we must keep the necessary ones. It is not for nothing that we say that, as non-permanent member of the Security Council. It is not about remaining a slave to rigidity, which ties our hands; but it also not about destroying everything accomplished in the past, or becoming victims of feverish innovations with hands folded in order to work prudently and to act lucidly. In the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions the discussion is focused on dialogue, as it is here. It is a matter ofkeeping what is effective and efficient and creating what is lacking.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Argentina. Undoubtedly, today in this debate what we are talking about are the whys and hows of the working methods that, on a daily basis, guide the work of the Council - how it considers and and agrees on mechanisms for action and its decision-making processes. These are the answers we seek so as to ensure greater consistency and coherence and to develop more effective and transparent tools, modes and practices that allow us to fulfil our duties. What should we do? We know, for it is clearly established in the Charter of the United Nations - it is imperative. How can we and how must we work within this body to ensure that our daily action does not contradict our momentous duty? That is the challenge before us.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. 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/2014/725, which contains the text of a letter dated 8 October 2014 from the Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration. I now give the floor to Ms. Prost.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Saint Lucia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine and Uruguay to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Kimberly Prost, Ombudsperson, a position established pursuant to resolution 1904 (2009), and Ms.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“I thank Mr. Feltman for the information that he has provided. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 3.30pm.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7284 (2014) · source
“Under rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules ofprocedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, 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/2014/740, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation with respect to piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia. I give the floor to Mr. Feltman.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7284 (2014) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the adoption ofthe draft annual report. May I take it that the draft report is adopted by the Council'.7 There being no objection, it is so decided. This decision will be reflected in a note by the President of the Security Council to be issued as document 8/2014/750, The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3.20 pm.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7283 (2014) · source
“The Security Council will now proceed to the consideration of its annual report to the General Assembly, for the period from 1 August 2013 to 31 July 2014. The draft report has been provided to members of the Council. The introduction to the draft report was prepared by the delegation of Rwanda, as President of the Council in July 2014, with the participation of the other members of the Council. The body of the report was prepared by the Secretariat. I should like to express my appreciation to Rwanda and the Secretariat for their respective contributions. I should like to point out that the draft report was prepared in accordance with the note by the President of 26 July 2010 (8/2010/507). I now give the floor to the representative of Rwanda, whose delegation was responsible for drafting the introduction to this year's annual report.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7283 (2014) · source
“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 10.40 am.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“I therefore call on the Council, regional leaders and all friends of this young nation to remain fully engaged with the warring parties so that they make the necessary compromises required to translate their public statements of commitment to peace into actions on the ground. The people of South Sudan deserve no less. The President (spoke in Spanish): I thank Ms. Laj for her briefing. I now give the floor to Ms. Bangura.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“There is no alternative to silencing the guns and concluding, without further delay, a comprehensive peace agreement in order to return the country to the path of peace and stability. This is the message I have consistently conveyed to all my South Sudan interlocutors, including President Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar. I have told them that the guns must be silenced; peace cannot be delayed even for one more day. The untold suffering of the people of South Sudan must stop. After only six weeks in South Sudan, I am convinced that every day without a political agreement contributes to a further deterioration of the situation on the ground. This complicates the work of the Mission and risks negatively impacting the region.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“The monitoring and verification teams of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) continued to focus on monitoring and reporting on the cessation of hostilities violations. Eight IGAD monitoring and verification teams are now deployed, with one mobile team based in Juba and the Akobo team operating from Bor. UNMISS is providing the necessary support, including logistical and force protection, to facilitate the work of the monitoring and verification teams, which are Vital for the monitoring of the cessation of hostilities agreement. It is important to encourage IGAD to continuously take stock of the operations of its monitoring and verification mechanism, especially the monitoring and verification teams, with a view to enhancing their effectiveness so that their presence can help reduce conflict on the ground.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“In that respect, I am seriously concerned by the recent spate of unlawful arrests and detentions and abductions targeting United Nations and humanitarian personnel. Two of our national staff have remained in detention since August. On 10 October, three UNMISS individual contractors were abducted at Malakal Airport, two of whom have since been released, but the third person is yet to be found. On 16 October, a United Nations agency national staff member was abducted at Malakal Airport by unknown persons. I urge Government authorities to do everything within their power to see that the captured UNMISS individual contractor and the United Nations agency staff member are freed quickly and unharmed.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“I wish to thank all the troop- and police-contributing countries for their continued support to UNMISS and I urge them, as well as other Member States with the means, to help equip and accelerate the deployment of UNMISS personnel and resources. The Mission continues its strong advocacy with all the relevant authorities to ensure unfettered freedom of movement and access for UNMISS peacekeepers and other personnel, particularly in areas at high-risk of conflict and with large displaced populations. Although the relations between the Mission and the national authorities have improved at the political level and the number of violations of the status-of-forces agreement has decreased over the past couple of months, violations continue.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“As of 21 October, the UNMISS troop strength stood at 10,488 military personnel, and its police strength at 890 police officers, including 363 formed police unit personnel. With the arrival of additional troops, UNMISS has been exerting all efforts to expand its reach, including through the establishment of forward bases, proactive patrolling, both military and integrated, and, where possible, on foot, in order to provide protection to vulnerable civilians beyond the UNMISS premises. The deployment of the remaining authorized personnel, as well as equipment, therefore remains vital for the Mission to more effectively deter violence against civilians. We therefore continue to work with our Department of Peacekeeping Operations colleagues and troop- and police-contributing countries to accelerate the process.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“Likewise, the Mission is monitoring closely the aggressive posture of the SPLA towards internally displaced persons sheltering in the UNMISS protection site in Bentiu, The recently adopted national security bill, if enacted into law, could also potentially further undermine fundamental rights and freedoms and narrow the political space in the country. I must say that since I have been on ground, I have been shocked by the complete disregard for human life. Those responsible for committing atrocities and human rights violations must be held to account and face justice. In that connection, I look forward to the findings of the African Union Commission of Inquiry on South Sudan.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“In that regard, discussions are under way between UNMISS, United Nations agencies, the Government and all the relevant partners to commence the process of facilitating voluntary returns where security conditions allow. I would like to underline that any return will be voluntary and based on humanitarian principles. With regard to the human rights situation, UNMISS continues to receive reports of gross violations of human rights, indicating that conditions remain unsafe for civilians in many parts ofthe country. In the Greater Upper Nile area, UNMISS investigated allegations of civilians killed in the context of hostilities in Renk during the latter half of September.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“Within the Malakal site, almost 14,000 persons have been relocated to areas with improved living conditions, while construction work continues to accommodate the remaining 5,000 persons. In Bor, the relocation to the new site started on 9 October, with approximately 1,200 persons, about 40 per cent, relocated thus far. In Bentiu, prevailing physical conditions and the lack of financial and engineering resources have limited options for the reconstruction of a new site, but planning for necessary drainage and other works to be carried out during the dry season is ongoing. The approaching dry season offers an opportunity to pursue sustainable solutions for the plight of the IDPs in our camps. The United Nations family in South Sudan is working on a comprehensive strategy for such sustainable solutions.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“Only peace and reconciliation can and, sadly, in the absence of both, the aid operation will have to be sustained if we are to continue to prevent the humanitarian situation from further deteriorating. UNMISS continues to provide protection to about 100,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in nine of its protection-of-civilian sites, including about 49,000 in Bentiu, 28,000 in Juba and over 18,000 in Malakal. To improve living conditions in UNMISS protection sites, UNMISS and humanitarian partners have invested substantial resources on existing site enhancements and the construction of new sites. In Juba, two thirds of the internally displaced persons - that is, over 10,000 - have been moved from the UNMISS base in Tomping to the new site in United Nations House.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“Around 4 million people, close to a third ofthe population, are facing serious food insecurity. Aid agencies are working hard to support those in need, with over 3.2 million people having been reached with some form of humanitarian assistance over the course of the year. UNMISS will continue to support the humanitarian community to ensure the key needs of the people of South Sudan are met. During the dry season, requests are likely to increase for UNMISS to provide force protection to relief convoys and sites where relief is prepositioned and stored. The arrival of the remainder of the authorized surge capacity, including the proposed riverine capacity, will be key to respond to those needs. However, no amount of aid can solve the crisis or convince people to return home.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“There was an outbreak of violence in Chukudum, Eastern Equatoria, this month between the SPLA and the local community, following the killing of an SPLA soldier by an unidentified attacker. Tensions are also continuing in Western Equatoria as a result of the influx of pastoralists from Jonglei and Lakes states, whose cattle are destroying the crops of the mainly farming communities in the Mundri area. On a more positive note, however, the Greater Pibor Administrative Area in Jonglei state remains calm and UNMISS and the United Nations country team are looking into ways to contribute to the consolidation of peace in the Area. The humanitarian situation across the country remains dire. Over 1.8 million people have been displaced - 1.35 million internally and another 453,000 to neighbouring countries.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“The Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) subsequently recaptured Dolieb Hill and pushed the opposition forces back into Northern Jonglei. In Unity state, tensions remain high, particularly around the UNMISS protection site in Bentiu, with the SPLA continuing to allege that the UNMISS protection site is an opposition stronghold. Outside of the traditional conflict zone, we are paying close attention to Lakes state, as intercommunal violence continues, which, in the most recent spate, left 30 dead in Rumbek Centre in early October. The Government is deploying additional security forces to Rumbek in an attempt to bring the security situation under control, and UNMISS is looking into ways to support the efforts of national authorities to end the violence and foster intercommunal reconciliation.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/708, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on South Sudan. I now give the floor to Ms. Lej. Ms. Lojz I wish to thank you, Madam President, for the opportunity to present the latest report of the Secretary-General on the situation in South Sudan (S/20l4/708). I will provide a brief update on the most recent developments since the report's publication, on 30 September, and highlight some of the major challenges facing the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) at this time. On the security front, small-scale skirmishes have continued between the two parties to the conflict. Two weeks ago, the opposition forces mobilized from the Canal area of northern Jonglei state and attacked and captured Doleib Hill, to the south of Malakal, in Upper Nile State.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, and Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Ms. Bangura, who is joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Geneva. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2014-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7282 (2014) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at10.10 am.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7280 (2014) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/745, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. 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: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in Spanish): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2181 (2014).”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7280 (2014) · source
“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 4.30 pm.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7279 (2014) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Anthony Banbury, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response; Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; and Mr. Taye-Brook Zerihoun, Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Banbury, who is joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Accra. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Banbury.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7279 (2014) · source
“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 at11.20 am.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7278 (2014) · source
“On behalf of the Council, I welcome Ambassador Sidikou, who is joining today's meeting via video- teleconference from Addis Ababa. 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/2014/699, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia. I now give the floor to Mr. Kay.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7278 (2014) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nicholas Kay, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Kay, who is joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Mogadishu. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Maman Sidikou, African Union Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia, to participate in this meeting.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7278 (2014) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage ofits consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.50 am.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7277 (2014) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that the delegation of Argentina voted in favour of resolution 2180 (2014) in the understanding that the Government of Haiti has expressed its acceptance of the terms of the renewal of MINUSTAH's mandate and as an expression of our solidarity with the efforts aimed promoting at democratic, economic and socially inclusive development in Haiti. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Guatemala.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7277 (2014) · source
“Moreover, we would like to emphasize the importance ofthe Secretariat consulting with countries that contribute military or police personnel when evaluating the reconfiguration of a peacekeeping operation, including taking their views into consideration, especially when dealing with reductions of this scope. Argentina, along with many other countries, has made great efforts over the past 10 years to help strengthen the democratic process, safety and the economic and social development of Haiti. Therefore, we believe that we must make a final effort, in the most appropriate way and in accordance with the circumstances, to properly and successfully conclude the work to which we have committed ourselves.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7277 (2014) · source
“We are concerned in particular that, as indicated by the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/6l7), the residual military component will not have the capacity to carry out the important deterrence and conflict-prevention tasks it has undertaken to date, including conducting patrols. That could have unintended consequences and could force the international community to have to face an even more difficult and complex situation. In such circumstances Argentine troops could be called upon to perform duties beyond deterrence that are prohibited by law in our country. Therefore, my delegation believes it important to reiterate that the Argentine armed forces do not, and will not, perform repression activities, neither in Argentina nor abroad. They will therefore not carry out functions of that kind in Haiti.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7277 (2014) · source
“Unfortunately, it is for that reason that we did not join as sponsor of the resolution, as have on previous occasions in which the Council renewed the mandate of the Mission. We are greatly concerned that the security situation in Haiti has not improved enough to favour a rapid and sharp reduction in the level of MINUSTAH troops, or such a substantial change in its mandate as this, in a year when such an important electoral process for Haiti's future is scheduled to take place. We also believe that the Haitian National Police does not yet have or come to have in the next year the capabilities necessary to maintain public order and security, especially during the elections.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7277 (2014) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Argentina. Argentina's delegation voted in favour of resolution 2180 (2014) on the understanding that the Haitian Government has expressed its agreement with the terms of the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), as well as an expression of Argentina's continued solidarity with efforts to strengthen the democratic process and bolster Haiti's security and stability. However, we would have preferred that the resolution reflect the comments and proposals made by Argentina and other Latin American troop contributors during the negotiations in the Group of Friends of Haiti, as well as the concerns of those same contributors in the debate the Council held on the situation in Haiti on 11 September (see S/PV.7262).”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7277 (2014) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2180 (2014). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the adoption of the resolution.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7277 (2014) · source