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first: 2000-03-09
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“We need to establish the structures of this dialogue so that it can begin its work promptly. The Pledging Conference on the reconstruction and development of Darfur, to be organized by the Netherlands, needs the support of the whole international community. The European Union remains deeply concerned about the regional destabilization caused by the Darfur crisis and by the increasing insecurity in the refugee camps in Chad. The Security Council's missions report bears testimony to the appalling situation in the refugee camps, the suffering of the local population in Chad and the danger of the camps serving as recruiting centres. We call on the Sudan and Chad to comply fully with their obligations set out in the Tripoli Agreement of 8 February 2006 to put an end to any support for rebel groups in the other country.”
2006-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5478 (2006) · source
“If the Government cannot fulfil its responsibility to protect its own citizens, it has an obligation to accept outside help. We therefore strongly urge the Government of the Sudan to accept the help of the United Nations and to welcome the planned United Nations mission in Darfur. We continue to believe that sanctions must be applied against those who impede the peace process. We welcome the action taken by the Security Council so far. The international community needs to show strong continued commitment to secure peace and long-term development in Darfur. The European Union is ready to respond positively to requests for support for the implementation of the Agreement, including the Darfur-Darfur dialogue, which plays a crucial role in involving civil society in the implementation process.”
2006-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5478 (2006) · source
“The European Union will continue to provide planning, technical, financial and equipment support to both the military and police components of AMIS. Together with the African Union and the United Nations, the European Union is organizing a conference on AMIS on 18 July in Brussels. Fourthly, we must ensure a smooth transition from AMIS to a United Nations-led operation in Darfur. We are encouraged by the unity of opinion on this subject between the Security Council and the African Union. The joint United Nations-African Union assessment mission to Darfur, which has just returned to New York, has our full support and we look forward to its recommendations for a future United Nations mission. As Secretary-General Annan said last Friday, the situation on the ground in Darfur is indefensible.”
2006-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5478 (2006) · source
“Secondly, protection of civilians must be provided and impunity for abuses ended. We call on the Government of the Sudan to bring the perpetrators to justice for crimes committed in Darfur and to stop the violence against internally displaced persons, especially sexual violence against women and girls. Protection of victims and witnesses needs urgently to be strengthened. We reiterate our full support for the ongoing investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and urge all parties, in particular, the Government of the Sudan, to fully cooperate with the ICC. Thirdly, the African Mission in Sudan (AMIS) needs to be strengthened in order to be able to fulfil its mandate, taking into account, in particular, the new tasks arising from the Darfur Peace Agreement.”
2006-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5478 (2006) · source
“7 There still are a number of misunderstandings in the Sudan about the Darfur Peace Agreement and the role of the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) and the United Nations. We therefore need to explain the Agreement and its benefits better to the people in the region. The refugees and internally displaced persons in the camps, as well as the civilians outside the camps, need an urgent and visible improvement in their living conditions. The following steps are imperative. First, the worsening humanitarian situation demands immediate action. Attacks on humanitarian workers must be stopped immediately. The European Union calls on the Government of the Sudan and all parties in Darfur immediately to remove existing obstacles to the delivery of aid and to end any obstruction of humanitarian work or assistance rendered to AMIS.”
2006-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5478 (2006) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and the countries associating themselves with this statement. Let me start by thanking Ambassador Sir Emyr Jones Parry for his highly informative and very useful briefing on the Security Council mission to the Sudan and the region. The European Union entirely shares his assessment of the situation and of what needs to be done urgently. We have welcomed the Darfur Peace Agreement as the indispensable basis for peace and security and an end to the suffering of millions of people in Darfur. We will continue to work for its full and rapid implementation. We urge the remaining factions to commit themselves to the Peace Agreement and we call on all parties to implement it without delay.”
2006-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5478 (2006) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to stress that our efforts to strengthen international law and the rule of law serve not only the abstract goal of a rules-based international order but, ultimately, the protection of the rights and interests of individuals at both the national and international levels. Given the importance of that objective, we are confident that the international community will not lose interest in the subject. The European Union will continue to make its contribution.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“In that regard, we note the contributions of some Member States to the discussions in the Security Council, including initiatives by Council members such as Denmark and France to establish mechanisms which would ensure that individuals' requests for delisting or exemptions are systematically forwarded to the sanctions committees for review and an academic study on strengthening targeted sanctions through clear and fair procedures, co-sponsored by Germany, Sweden and Switzerland. We also note the recent publication of a study commissioned by the Office of Legal Affairs and posted on the United Nations website (http://www.un.org/law/counsel/Fassbender_study.pdf).”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“We reiterate our call upon the 1267 Committee to continue its efforts to further improve the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime, especially the Committee guidelines regarding listing and delisting. The European Union has extensive experience in designing, implementing, enforcing and monitoring restrictive measures in the framework of its Common Foreign and Security Policy and has elaborated specific guidelines and a best-practices paper.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“However, when targeting individuals and entities, sanctions also raise a number of questions regarding procedural guarantees. In the current debate, questions of adequate listing and delisting procedures and effective review of sanctions play an important role. In that context, we reiterate the call of the 2005 world summit on the Security Council to ensure that fair and clear procedures exist for placing individuals and entities on sanctions lists and for removing them, as well as for granting humanitarian exemptions. The European Union stresses the importance of upholding certain minimum standards to ensure fair and clear procedures when designing and implementing sanctions. We believe that such procedures are essential to preserve the legitimacy and reinforce the efficacy of the United Nations sanctions regimes.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“On the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the European Union welcomes the recent adoption of Security Council resolution 1688 (2006), which approved the transfer of the trial of the former Liberian President Charles Taylor to The Hague. Finally, the European Union welcomes the progress achieved in establishing the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia for the prosecution of crimes committed during the period of Democratic Kampuchea. We hope that the Extraordinary Chambers will become fully operational in the near future. Sanctions play an important role in conflict resolution and in the promotion of compliance with international law. They have also become an indispensable tool in the fight against terrorism.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“The European Union reaffirms its determination to obtain the widest possible support for the ICC, including by promoting universal acceptance of the Rome Statute. More than half of United Nations members are now parties. We urge all other States to accede without delay. We strongly encourage the Security Council to continue to make use of its competence to refer situations to the ICC, as it has done in the case of Darfur. The European Union remains committed to supporting the efforts of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda to successfully accomplish their completion strategies. Yet we note with great concern that several of the key accused remain at large and urge all States to fully cooperate with the Tribunals.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“Regarding the international efforts to end impunity for the most serious crimes of international concern, the European Union supports the full range of transitional justice mechanisms, such as truth commissions, international tribunals or mixed tribunals. Justice is a key element for lasting peace and reconciliation. The United Nations should continue to be at the forefront of the fight against impunity. The European Union strongly believes that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is one of the most effective tools for buttressing the rule of law, encouraging respect for human rights and combating impunity. The ICC is an essential instrument for the prevention of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“The European Union welcomes the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission, which will have an important role to play in the promotion of the rule of law. The European Union believes that respect for international law and the rule of law is the cornerstone of peacebuilding. Rule of law aspects should be incorporated into the Peacebuilding Commission's country-specific strategies and recommendations in order to assist countries under consideration to achieve sustainable peace. In that context, we wish to highlight the Justice Rapid Response Initiative supported by a number of European Union countries, which is to provide, at short notice, cost-effective expertise and resources in support of genuine efforts to investigate, prosecute and bring to justice alleged perpetrators of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“During the last open debate on this subject in October 2004, the promotion of the rule of law in conflict and post-conflict situations was extensively discussed. After the debate, the Security Council issued a presidential statement urging the Secretariat to make proposals for the implementation of the recommendations set out in paragraph 65 of the Secretary-General's 2004 report. The proposals are still pending to this day, and we call upon the Secretariat to follow up on the request of the Security Council without further delay. Adequate resources devoted to the rule of law need to be secured in order to be able to quickly and effectively fill the rule of law vacuum in post-conflict situations.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“The Security Council, given its unique role and function of maintaining international peace and security, is promoting the international legal order through various measures, such as the establishment of international criminal tribunals, border and inquiry commissions, complementing the legal framework for countering terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and enforcing compliance with rules through the imposition of sanctions. We welcome all initiatives that highlight the efforts of the Security Council in that regard. In that context, I would like to refer to the series of panel discussions launched by my own country in October 2004 on the role of the Security Council in strengthening a rules-based international system.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“We recall the Secretary-General's pledge in his opening address to the General Assembly at its fifty- ninth session to make the strengthening of the rule of law a priority of the Organization. In order to streamline and coordinate all United Nations activities to promote the rule of law, we look forward to the establishment of a rule of law assistance unit in the Secretariat without further delay.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“In that context, I would like to highlight the recent initiative by Liechtenstein and Mexico to include an item on the rule of law at the national and international levels on the agenda of the next session of the General Assembly. The Secretariat and other United Nations bodies - the Office of Legal Affairs, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the United Nations Development Programme and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - contribute to the strengthening of the rule of law through their various rule-of-law activities, including programmes of technical assistance, which the European Union fully supports.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“It is imperative that we Member States, the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations join our efforts to strengthen the rule of law in all its dimensions at the national, international and institutional levels. The United Nations, through its various organs, plays a pivotal role in promoting the rule of law. As we have heard this morning, the International Court of Justice, as the principal judicial organ, contributes to the strengthening of international law through the peaceful settlement of disputes among States. The General Assembly, with its Sixth Committee and the International Law Commission, plays a key role through the codification and progressive development of international law.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“We recall that one of the main founding purposes of the United Nations is to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained. The European Union is pleased to note the special attention given to international law and the rule of law at the 2005 world summit. We believe that international law and the rule of law are the foundations of the international system. Clear and foreseeable rules, respect for and adherence to the rules, and an effective multilateral system to prevent or sanction violations of the rules are preconditions for lasting international peace and security.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and the countries aligning themselves with this statement. At the outset, I would like to thank the Legal Counsel of the United Nations, Mr. Nicolas Michel, and the President of the International Court of Justice, Judge Rosalyn Higgins, for their statements. We are very grateful to the Danish presidency of the Security Council for organizing today's open debate. We warmly welcome this initiative. The European Union reaffirms its deep commitment to an international order based on international law, including human rights law, and the rule of law, with the United Nations at its core.”
2006-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5474 (2006) · source
“Consequently, the European Union has established a planning team in order to ensure a smooth transition between selected UNMIK tasks and the possible EU crisis management operation in the field of the rule of law and other areas that might be identified in the context of the future status process. In close consultation with key international actors, the European Union stands ready to assume its responsibilities and to enhance its role in Kosovo following a status determination, in particular in the areas of police, rule of law and the economy, with a view to assisting a democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo in its efforts to realize its European perspective.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“It is clear that Kosovo will require an international presence to supervise compliance with the provisions of the status settlement to ensure, inter alia, security throughout Kosovo and the protection of minorities and to support the continued implementation of the standards. The EU heads of State or Government have just reaffirmed their full support for the agenda set out at the Thessaloniki Summit in 2003, and for the Stabilization and Association Process, which will remain the framework for the European course of the Western Balkan countries. We fully support the Secretary-General's call to all parties to continue to engage so that the eventual transition following a political settlement will be smooth and orderly.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“On 16 June, EU heads of State or Government reaffirmed their support for the ongoing talks about the future status of Kosovo being led by Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari. In that regard, it should be noted that, at their meeting in Salzburg in March, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the States members of the European Union, the acceding States, the candidate States and the potential candidate countries of the Western Balkans reiterated that every effort should be made to engage in good faith in the status process in order to find realistic solutions. The European Union has been at the side of Kosovo and its inhabitants throughout the post-conflict period and has provided a major part of international aid, economic access, political support and reform advice.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“To do so would allow the Serb community to engage in shaping their political future within Kosovo and contribute to improvements in their living conditions. The EU encourages concrete steps in that regard. At the same time, leaders on all sides will have to prepare their populations for difficult compromises ahead. The European Union has consistently attached particular importance to the establishment of a substantial dialogue between all Kosovo communities, as well as between Belgrade and Pristina. The EU strongly urges both Belgrade and Pristina to work towards a lasting Kosovo status agreement that promotes a multi-ethnic and democratic society and contributes to regional stability.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“We therefore call upon the leaders and the population in Kosovo, but also upon Belgrade, to increase their efforts to engage in reconciliation and the promotion of confidence across communities. In doing so they must not tolerate any violence, and those responsible for committing acts of violence must be brought to justice. Such efforts should be acknowledged and not dismissed. We also believe that it is equally essential that Kosovo Serbs rejoin the Provisional Institutions at all levels and actively engage in them. We share the Secretary-General's concern about reports of pressure on Kosovo Serbs to withdraw from positions within the Provisional Institutions, and we call upon the authorities in Belgrade to encourage, rather than discourage, Kosovo Serb leaders to participate constructively in the Provisional Institutions.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“The Partnership for Kosovo, adopted by the European Union last December, incorporates the standards as requirements for Kosovo's long-term European perspective, thereby underscoring that their effective implementation must continue to be the primary focus of efforts by the Provisional Institutions throughout, and beyond, the status process. The European Union shares the Secretary- General's assessment that increased outreach to all Kosovo communities, particularly the Serbian, by Kosovo's leaders is welcome. However, that process needs to go hand in hand with a change in attitudes within Kosovo. Indeed, all people in Kosovo have a responsibility and a role to play in implementing the standards.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“The European Union underlines that real progress on implementing standards remains an essential factor in determining progress in the political process to determine Kosovo's future status. At the same time, accelerated implementation of standards should not be viewed merely as a goal in itself or only as a way to achieve a decision on the future status of Kosovo. Effective standards implementation, including dialogue and outreach to Kosovo's minority communities, leading to a sustainable democratic and multiethnic society, is also a prerequisite for the fulfilment of Kosovo's European perspective.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“At the last meeting of the Security Council on Kosovo (see S/PV.5373), we urged Kosovo's Institutions to renew their efforts to ensure substantive, accelerated and sustainable progress in the implementation of the standards, especially in key areas such as returns, equal access to justice and the preservation of cultural heritage. Like the Secretary- General, the EU welcomes the renewed vigour in the implementation of standards and expects that concrete and demonstrable results will follow. Nonetheless, the EU remains disappointed with the low numbers of returns. To ensure tangible improvements in the conditions on the ground, not only political but also financial commitment at all levels is required. In this regard, both Pristina and Belgrade have a role to play; we welcome the recent signature of the Protocol on Returns on 6 June 2006.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“He has since made a decisive contribution to the stabilization and development of Kosovo. We would like to pay tribute to him for his tireless efforts towards our common goal: a multi- ethnic Kosovo in which all inhabitants can live in peace and dignity. The main task of Mr. Jessen-Petersen's successor will now be to continue that work while at the same time preparing the transition from the current United Nations administration to an international presence after the determination of the future status of Kosovo. The sustainable implementation of all standards by the Kosovo Institutions will be of crucial importance for the European future of Kosovo.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and the countries aligning themselves with this statement. Let me begin by thanking Soren Jessen-Petersen, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his briefing, and by reiterating the European Union's full support for his work. We would also like to warmly welcome the participation of Sanda Raskovic-Ivic, President of the Coordination Centre of the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo. At the same time, we also warmly welcome the presence of the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Agim Ceku, in the delegation headed by Mr. Jessen-Petersen. Two years ago, Mr. Jessen-Petersen took up leadership of the United Nations mission in Kosovo at a very difficult phase.”
2006-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5470 (2006) · source
“The European Union is also engaged in the field of humanitarian assistance, with the European Commission redirecting ongoing humanitarian programmes and preparing a funding decision to swiftly address the emergency needs of the more than 100,000 internally displaced persons in and around Dili. Furthermore, the Commission is ready to consider stabilization measures under its Rapid Reaction Mechanism. Timor-Leste is going through a difficult period. The United Nations was instrumental in helping the people of Timor-Leste gain their independence and start building their nation. We must do everything in our power to secure that investment and to strengthen the fragile democracy in Timor-Leste. The United Nations must heed its call for help and assistance in times of crisis.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“In that regard, it is important that the United Nations and the international community at large be enabled to finish the work undertaken. Since 1999, the European Union and its member States have been reliable development partners for Timor-Leste. Under the current circumstances, the continued support of the international community is - more than ever before - essential for the long-term economic development of the country. In that regard, last Friday an agreement was signed between the European Commission and the Government allotting â‚¬18 million to economic and democratic development projects in the near future. A further â‚¬63 million in financial aid has been earmarked for the period 2008 to 2013. We are thus continuing to honour our commitment to help Timor-Leste in this field.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“The role of the United Nations will have to be strong in order to promote and facilitate the process of political reconciliation so as to heal the divisions that have become apparent, to uphold law and order, and to redouble international efforts in capacity-building for the administration in Timor- Leste. In the light of recent events, the holding of the 2007 presidential and parliamentary elections is a formidable challenge. International support for the election process will be crucial for its success and, indeed, for the consolidation of democracy in the country. The wishes of the Government of Timor-Leste and the assessment of the Secretary-General's Special Envoy should be among the guiding principles in considering the form that the future United Nations mission might take and will have to be closely taken into account.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“At the same time, we should not forget that there are sectors of the administration in Timor-Leste that had successfully taken up the provision of State services prior to the recent riots and whose functioning has been interrupted. Those parts of the administration must be enabled to take up their vital functions once again. At a time when the mandate of the current United Nations operation - the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) - is under scrutiny and up for renewal, it is necessary to examine the future role of the United Nations in Timor-Leste. It is clear to the European Union that an international security presence will have to remain in the country for some time to provide security and stability.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“Events in the last two months have, unfortunately, revealed a serious political crisis and shortcomings in the approach to security-sector reform in Timor-Leste, leading to the recent riots. Now, following the confrontation between different parts of the security sector and the looting of equipment, including weapons, a lot more work will need to be done. Most importantly, of course, the issues and grievances that led to the current situation will have to be addressed in a comprehensive manner so that political reconciliation can take place, as a necessary precondition for continuing the process of nation-building and for the holding of the 2007 elections.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“The European Union calls on all parties involved to refrain from further violence and to contribute to re- S/l'V.5457 establishing public order. The European Union also calls on relevant actors from all sides to engage in dialogue to find a solution to the current crisis and its underlying problems. We applaud the leadership of Timor-Leste for its decision to ask for help in trying to contain the situation. The European Union commends the countries that were asked for help - Portugal, Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand - for their quick reaction to that appeal and for their commitment to helping to restore law and order and to supporting Timor-Leste in this difficult phase.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and the countries aligning themselves with this statement. Just one month after the last public meeting on Timor-Leste, we are meeting again today following the serious incidents that have occurred in recent weeks. We listened carefully to the remarks made by Ambassador Jose Luis Guterres and Mr. Ian Martin, the Secretary-General's Special Envoy, and we would like to thank them for their frank assessments of the situation. The European Union is very concerned about the security situation in Timor-Leste. There can be no doubt that the escalation of events in the past two months has created a highly volatile security situation that endangers the achievements that Timor-Leste has registered in the years since gaining independence.”
2006-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5457 (2006) · source
“We also commend the Committee for the recent publication on its official website of a legislative database containing relevant information about national laws, regulations and other measures related to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), which will be an important tool for Member States when enacting national implementation laws and measures. Let me conclude by stressing the need for the United Nations and its Member States to stand united in a concerted effort to combat the global terrorist menace we face today. The European Union stands ready to play its part.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“We urge all States which have not yet done so to submit their reports to the Committee and reiterate our readiness to consider any request for assistance or advice to such States as might be required. The European Union welcomes the Committee's intention to keep the facilitation of further reporting and the promotion of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) through outreach activities among the top priorities of its future work. In that regard, we would like to inform the Council that the European Union will adopt a joint action to provide support to three regional seminars in China, Ghana and Peru, which will be organized by the 1540 Committee in the second half of this year.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The European Union highly welcomes the recent adoption of resolution 1673 (2006), which extended the mandate of the 1540 Committee for a further period of two years, until April 2008. We commend the Committee and its group of experts for their comprehensive final report and recommendations on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), which shall constitute a basis for the adoption of a comprehensive programme of work addressing the resolution in all its aspects. We recognize that the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) is a long-term task that will require continuous efforts at the national, regional and international levels. In that regard, we note with concern that, as of today, 57 States have not yet submitted their first reports.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“We are also pleased to note the exemplary cooperation between the CTED, as key facilitator of technical assistance, and the Terrorism Prevention Branch of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime as a key provider of technical assistance to requesting countries for the ratification and implementation of the 13 universal United Nations conventions and protocols against terrorism. Finally, we call upon the CTED to work closely with all technical assistance providers and to share information that might be helpful to them in their assistance programmes. The European Union remains deeply concerned about the danger of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, including their means of delivery, and of their acquisition by non-State actors, in particular terrorists.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The European Union supports the steps of the CTC to encourage States to report on their implementation of resolution 1624 (2005) and reiterates its call upon the CTC to further intensify its efforts to mainstream human rights throughout all of its work. The European Union welcomes the efforts of the CTC and the CTED to improve the coordination, coherence and efficiency of the delivery of technical assistance in the field of counter-terrorism. We commend the efforts of the CTED to enter into dialogue with States, and encourage the continuation of joint visits, including efficient follow-up, together with other entities of the United Nations system and regional organizations. In that context, the European Union reiterates its readiness to continue its cooperation and participation in CTED visits.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“We welcome the goal of the CTC to achieve concrete results with regard to the revision of the reporting regime, the Sll'V.5446 enhancement of dialogue with Member States and the deepening of relations with international, regional and subregional organizations. We note with appreciation that the Committee intends to shift its focus from reporting to implementation and to start reflecting on additional means to address the cases of States that do not meet the requirements of resolution 1373 (2001), based on the analysis of country reports provided by the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED).”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“We would also like to draw attention to the efforts of the democratically elected Government of Afghanistan to foster the process of national reconciliation, which have led it to put forward requests to the 1267 Committee to delist certain individuals who hold governmental functions, among others in key positions at the provincial level. We call upon the Committee to quickly decide upon those requests in order to support the process of national reconciliation as well as the rebuilding and stabilization efforts of the international community. The European Union fully supports the latest work programme of the Counter-Terrorism Committee for the period of April to June 2006.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“In our view, effective listing and delisting procedures are essential to preserve the legitimacy and reinforce the efficacy of the United Nations sanctions regime. A number of cases are currently pending before various courts, including the European Court of Justice, that challenge the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime as violating the rights of listed individuals to a fair trial and to an effective remedy. We believe that the Security Council should devote special attention to that matter, as a negative court ruling would not only put the Member States concerned in a difficult position but might also call the whole system of targeted United Nations sanctions into question.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“We expect that the Committee will expeditiously take up its work on the guidelines dealing with listing and delisting procedures, as mandated by Security Council resolution 1617 (2005), while taking into account the important recommendations in the fourth report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team. In that regard, we note the contributions of some Member States to that important issue, including an academic study on strengthening targeted sanctions through clear and fair procedures that was sponsored by Germany, Sweden and Switzerland, as well as initiatives by Council Members such as Denmark and France. We also note the recent publication of a legal opinion commissioned by the Office of Legal Affairs on the website of the United Nations.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Turning to the work of the three Committees, the European Union reaffirms the importance of respect for international law - in particular human rights law, refugee law and international humanitarian law, including due process and the rule of law - in the fight against terrorism, which is a prerequisite for making that fight both legitimate and effective. We reiterate the 2005 world summit's call on the Security Council to ensure fair and clear procedures for placing individuals and entities on sanctions lists and for removing them, as well as for granting humanitarian exemptions. The European Union calls upon the 1267 Committee to continue its efforts to further improve the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime, especially the consolidated list and the Committee's guidelines.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“It is also imperative that the United Nations and its Member States continue to show their unity and resolve in their fight against terrorism by adopting and implementing without delay a global counter-terrorism strategy based on the elements and recommendations contained in the recent report of the Secretary-General. The strategy should be operational and action-oriented. It should focus on capacity-building, coordination and cooperation and should involve all relevant actors, namely, Member States, the United Nations, all 23 bodies and organizations in the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, civil society and the public at large. As highlighted in the Secretary-General's report, we believe that the Security Council and its committees have a key role to play in the global fight against terrorism.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“In the global fight against terrorism, the United Nations has a unique role to play. The 13 universal United Nations conventions and protocols against terrorism, together with Security Council resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001), 1540 (2004) and 1624 (2005) and other relevant resolutions, provide the legal framework for multilateral action against terrorism. The European Union continues to be committed to reaching agreement on a comprehensive convention on international terrorism during the sixtieth session of the General Assembly, in order to achieve the objectives agreed at the 2005 world summit.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source