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“We are also continuing to provide mentoring and training to the Iraqi army and police, with the aim of developing their capacity and confidence. They will ultimately be able to ensure security without the need for our assistance. At the same time, I would like to say that during the Iraqi security forces' operation in Basra recently my Government provided logistical support and conducted specific strike operations to help protect the Iraqi security forces. Finally, the United Kingdom welcomes the support provided by the United Nations and the Secretary-General's Special Representative to Iraq through their work in-country and through the Iraq neighbours process. Security Council resolution 1770 (2007) set out an ambitious but essential role for the United Nations.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes the 2008 consolidated appeal for Iraq, and I would like to encourage Member States to make further contributions in support of the United Nations and its implementing partners. My Government has committed $34 million in response to the appeal. On the economy, in parallel, we continue to work with regional and Iraqi partners to promote economic development in the south of Iraq. In March, the Invest Basra 2008 conference was held in Kuwait with 70 representatives of international investors and Iraqis from the Basra Development Commission, the provincial government and Basra business interests. The United Kingdom will be following up with a further event in London today with senior Iraqis and business leaders to highlight the opportunities for private investment in the south of Iraq.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“I would like to reiterate our view that any external links to armed groups in Iraq outside the political process, either through the supply of weapons, training or funding, are unacceptable. These weapons have been used to attack the security forces of the democratically elected and sovereign Government of Iraq, as well as the multinational forces. We look to those who have influence on such parties to bring that influence to bear. I would like to say a word, if I may, about my own Government's contribution. We are pleased to make a full contribution to the reconstruction and 08-3196] development of Iraq in the political, economic and security fields. We recognize the continuing need to help alleviate the humanitarian situation caused by the violence that I mentioned a few moments ago.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“The United Kingdom remains committed to supporting and promoting this emerging convergence of Iraqi public opinion, and we do this through our public support to the Government, in our contacts with Iraqi parties and by our actions on the ground in cooperation with Iraq's authorities. But it is not only the broader international community as a whole that must support Iraq. As we have heard today from a number of speakers, efforts by Iraq's neighbours and States in the region will have the greatest effect on the ground. Along with the other representatives, I would like welcome the communique of the latest expanded neighbours ministerial conference held last week in Kuwait, which reaffirms the region's support for Iraq.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“The Government of Iraq's actions in Basra, Sadr City and Mosul over the past month send a clear signal about its intention to uphold the rule of law and to clamp down on terrorist, criminal and illegal armed groups regardless of their ethnic or religious affiliation. The response of the Iraqi political parties has been equally clear, with cross-party support in Baghdad. The Political Council for National Security has given its firm support to the Government's and the Iraqi security forces' stance against militias. That has kept the door open for those willing to reject violence and to engage in the political process, and it has urged those parties that have withdrawn from the National Unity Government to return.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“My second point concerns elections, which provide the opportunity for under-represented groups to have a say in their future and in the future of Iraq. We therefore echo the call of the Secretary-General for political decisions to be taken to ensure that Iraqi institutions are able to complete the necessary preparations. In addition, the passage of the Provincial Powers Law, which includes a commitment to hold provincial elections later this year, is very welcome. It also includes an agreement that all parties must reject violence and engage in the political process. My third point relates to security. As the Secretary-General acknowledges in his report, and as Ambassador Khalilzad set out today, there have been important recent improvements in the security situation, and these build on the progress made during the latter part of 2007.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“I welcome what the Libyan representative said about that and also about reconciliation, which I thought was a very good point. Permit me to begin by highlighting three points. On the political front, the executive and the legislature have made concerted efforts to adopt laws aimed at uniting Iraq. This year, the Council of Representatives has passed laws on amnesty, provincial powers, accountability in justice and pensions, and it has agreed on a new national flag and on the largest-ever Iraqi budget. In passing those laws, Iraqi politicians have been engaged in rigorous discussions, arguing in their corners, but, crucially, reaching compromises. We urge that this spirit of cooperation continue with a view to delivering crucial legislation, including allowing Iraq to manage and maximize the benefits of its natural resources.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“I wish to join colleagues in thanking the Under-Secretary-General for his presentation on the Secretary-General's report (S/2008/266). I should like to ask him to pass on our thanks to the United Nations and all the team working on Iraq. They do very good work, and I would like to see that acknowledged today. I also thank Ambassador Khalilzad for his presentation on behalf of the multinational force in Iraq. It is also very good to see the Iraqi Ambassador here too, as many colleagues have noted today. I think it is clear that Iraq continues to face some very big challenges. But it was also welcome to see today that most speakers acknowledged that since our last discussion there have been significant and positive developments in terms of both politics and security.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“The United Kingdom therefore supports the extension of UNMIT's mandate in February, but we also support the mission's request that the Secretary-General continue to report in such a way that an assessment can be made as to how much United Nations support will be needed in the future.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“The third theme that comes through the report is that only the Timorese people can ensure that Timor- Leste succeeds. I think this was one theme that was stressed by the mission when it visited the country. The United Nations and other international partners can help achieve success, but they cannot resolve the underlying challenges. The lessons of 2006 have been learned: the international community will not reduce its commitment precipitately, without assurance that Timor-Leste can stand alone. But nor will the international community want to foster a relationship which encourages dependence and discourages Timorese self-reliance.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“Without wishing to diminish the importance of those immediate challenges, they can each be addressed, we believe, through treatment of some fundamental challenges and concerns. The Timorese political leadership, while maintaining healthy differences of View over policy, should unite around a shared vision of an independent, prosperous and united country. Timorese institutions, in particular in the security and judicial sectors, still lack capacity and sufficient numbers of qualified personnel. A sustained process of security sector reform, in our view, needs to continue, and robust budget execution is needed in the service of socio-economic development. In short, the Timorese economy needs to grow and create jobs. And the Timorese Government needs to use the Petroleum Fund to help it do so.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“That being said, we endorse the mission's recognition of the need to send an expert mission from the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to review the role and responsibility of UNMIT police and their relationship with the National Police Force of Timor-Leste and the Ministry of the Interior. The second theme concerns the fact that, while Timor-Leste post-conflict transition continues on track, it is the case that the situation remains fragile, volatile and prone to setback if specific challenges are left untackled. First, there are the immediate challenges: resolution of the issue of the petitioners, ensuring accountability and justice - and that includes bringing Major Reinado to justice - and alleviating and resolving the situation faced by some 100,000 internally displaced persons.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“I would like to align myself with the statement made by the representative of Portugal on behalf of the European Union. Three themes recur throughout these reports. I believe the first theme is that United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and the International Stabilisation Force are doing an excellent job working alongside the Timorese people and institutions. The United Kingdom joins other speakers in commending Special Representative Khare's efforts. While there may be room for review and further improvement, I think the overall impression that comes through strongly is of a very confident, integrated mission performing to high standards and in close partnership with the International Force.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“I would like to thank Ambassador Sangqu for his oral report on last month's mission to Timor-Leste, which was led by Ambassador Kumalo. We would like to thank the Secretariat for the detailed written report on that mission (S/2007/711). We also pay tribute here to Ambassador Kumalo's leadership and to his commitment to the work that the international community is doing in Timor-Leste. We strongly endorse the observation that the fact that mission happened should be seen as reaffirmation of United Nations support for Timor-Leste. We have listened with interest to the input of the other United Nations Member States who spoke this morning. Their part in the international effort in Timor-Leste is, of course, a vital part of us all working together for success.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“In conclusion, I would just like to renew our thanks to both Tribunals and their staffs and to say that we look forward to working with them in the months to come.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source
“We are particularly concerned that reports continue that Kabuga may be in Kenya. We look to Kenya to cooperate fully and promptly with the Prosecutor and welcome the recent assurances it has given in this respect. We hope that everybody involved will do all they can to ensure that Kabuga is swiftly brought to justice in Arusha. We are also deeply concerned about the reports of the number of indictees that remain at large in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and that some may be active in the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda (FDLR). We urge the Government of the Democratic Republic, with full support from the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to take all necessary measures to arrest and transfer any indictees on its territory.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source
“That is the implication of the two resolutions 1 have mentioned today. I would now like to turn to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). We do congratulate this Tribunal on its continued progress towards completing its caseload. We welcome Judge Byron's confirmation that, in broad terms, the completion strategy remains on track. We would like to urge the Tribunal to redouble its efforts to ensure that that is the case. As other speakers have said, it is deeply concerning that there are still 14 indictees at large and that these include Felicien Kabuga. Those individuals must not be allowed to evade justice. Again, we call on all States to fulfil their obligation to cooperate with the ICTR, and we stand ready to do whatever we can to assist the Tribunal.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source
“We look forward to hearing of further progress. We note with appreciation the initial work done by the Tribunals on their legacy and the residual issues that will remain after completion. We look forward now to the Council's working group starting to address these issues substantively, and we express hope that early progress can be made towards a coherent framework for dealing with these matters in relation to both Tribunals and to the Special Court for Sierra Leone. We want to be absolutely clear that we agree with the Tribunals that there is no suggestion that the ICTY should automatically close after its time scales have expired. It is important that the international community support the efforts of the ICTY and those of the Rwanda Tribunal to try the most high-profile indictees in their courts.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source
“The arrest of the remaining fugitives remains central to the reconciliation required for long-term stability in the Balkans. There can be no question of any of the fugitives being allowed to wait out international justice. We call on Serbia to take the necessary steps to ensure their transfer to the Tribunal without any more delay. On the completion strategy, I think that it is clear that the United Kingdom remains a strong supporter of the ICTY. We believe that the orderly completion of its important work is vital for the region and for international criminal justice. We recognize and commend the considerable efforts of all of the Tribunal's organs to increase efficiency and the pace of trials and their achievements in that regard. We urge the Tribunal to continue such efforts and to reduce delays as much as possible.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source
“It is disappointing in terms of Serbia upholding her European commitments. And, above all, it is a lasting insult to the more than 7,000 victims of Srebrenica, the worst massacre in Europe since the end of the Second World War. I would like to use this occasion today to underline that full cooperation with the Tribunal remains an ongoing obligation of all States, as resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004) and Chapter VII of the Charter make clear. The capture and transfer of Karadzic and Mladic' are essential and should remain the highest priority for all. Full cooperation and the arrest of the remaining fugitives wherever they are - and they do not have to be in Serbia - are also essential. I would like to recall briefly that Gotovina was eventually located in Spain, with the help of the Spanish police.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source
“Serge Brammertz. We wish him every success as he leads the Office of the Prosecutor through what will clearly be an important time and what may possibly be the final phases of its activity. The Prosecutor concentrated on Radovan Karadzic and, especially, on Ratko Mladic. Resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004) expressly cite those two fugitives by name. The third name on the list in those resolutions, Ante Gotovina, is in The Hague today, and his country, Croatia, stands on the verge of European Union membership and will be a member of this Council next year. That is a substantial achievement. In contrast, the Prosecutor's account of how little progress has been made in Serbia, over Mladic' in particular, is extremely disappointing, to say the least. It is disappointing to the Prosecutor and to those of us who uphold the Tribunals.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source
“The Tribunal has achieved a very great deal during her tenure, which has culminated in justice for many victims of terrible crimes. I think the numbers speak for themselves. Only four indictees remain. As I will say later, however, that is obviously too many. Ms. Del Ponte has made an immense contribution to international justice. We have worked very closely with her in the European Union, and we have all benefited from the dedication and issues of principle that she has brought to her role. We wish her success in her new role, and we recognize again the contributions of all members of her staff, and particularly the senior managers, such as the Deputy Prosecutor, whose commitment and leadership have played a significant role in the Tribunal's achievements. Finally, I would like to welcome the recent appointment of the new Prosecutor, Mr.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source
“I too would like to extend our thanks to the Presidents of the Courts, Judges Pocar and Byron, and to the Prosecutors, Ms. Del Ponte and Mr. Jallow, not only for their briefings today, but for the tireless commitment with which they work for justice in their respective areas. My delegation would wish, through them, to pass on our thanks to their teams for all of their efforts on these issues. I would like to start first by talking about the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. I would like to start on that by paying a tribute to the Prosecutor, Ms. Del Ponte, as she makes her last appearance before the Security Council. I want to express the United Kingdom's deep gratitude to her. Her tireless efforts have kept the ICTY at the forefront of the battle against impunity.”
2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source
“We also welcome the Ethiopian Government's readiness to have monthly meetings with non-governmental organizations. We believe that that could be a useful mechanism for them to raise continuing problems that they have in the region.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“It was a useful opportunity to assess developments after the United Nations mission's report in September. It is important that the Government now work with the United Nations to address humanitarian and other concerns, particularly on aid and access. It is welcome that there is an agreement to allow the United Nations to set up offices in the military zone, and we endorse the request and messages that the Under- Secretary-General made to the Ethiopian authorities. We particularly endorse his suggestion that the international community, including the Council, continue to monitor this situation closely. The United Kingdom welcomes the idea of a high-level forum on the region, and we hope that the Resident Coordinator might be able to fix a date for the first meeting as soon as possible.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“Ould-Abdallah, who will be here on 17 December, and we will look to the Secretariat for advice on how we might resolve some of the problems that have been highlighted today. We also agree that the international community more broadly needs to shoulder its responsibilities and give what assistance it can to the people of Somalia. The United Kingdom is the third-largest bilateral donor to Somalia, and we have provided support for a range of programmes that strengthen, for example, governance and the rule of law or emergency health services. Ultimately, however, progress depends on political reconciliation and making progress on security. Finally, I would like to turn to Ethiopia and the Ogaden. The Under-Secretary-General's visit there was timely.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“We would like to use this occasion to remind the Transitional Federal Government that getting humanitarian relief to people in need is their responsibility. We would like to see action taken by all, including the Government, to reduce checkpoints, harassment, tax levies and the use of humanitarian relief for political purposes. Respect for international humanitarian law by all sides is an essential component of that. We agree with the Under-Secretary-General that the Security Council needs to monitor the situation carefully and that we should continue to remind all parties of their obligations, and I take this opportunity to do so. We look forward to continued briefings, including by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Mr.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“I would like to use this occasion to call upon the Government of the Sudan to respect and fully implement its commitments under the Joint Communique, and to review issues of concern through the established channels. As other speakers have said today, an effective African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) is critical for delivering peace and security. The United Kingdom continues to press all parties, but particularly the Government of the Sudan, to ensure prompt deployment of an effective force. This will be a critical part of enabling safe and sustainable returns and a safe and secure environment. I would like to speak now on Somalia. We share the concerns of others expressed today, and we support the efforts of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to address problems on the ground.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“I simply wish to highlight that we share the concerns of the United Nations and other speakers regarding the expulsion of the head of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in south Darfur. It is particularly regrettable that people whose sole role and commitment is towards helping to relieve humanitarian suffering are treated in that way. We noted the Government of the Sudan's commitment with respect to bureaucratic impediments to humanitarian access. Such commitments now need to be translated into action, and we look to the Government of the Sudan to make an early announcement of this extension. It is disappointing that the high-level committee has not met since October.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“It seems that much of this is being carried out by rebel elements. The briefing by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, which the Council heard yesterday, also made this point and brought this issue home. We are very interested in what the Under-Secretary-General said about the situation in the Kalma camp, which has seen thousands flee to nearby camps and seven humanitarian workers killed in October. This is obviously unacceptable. We note the commitments of the African Union, the United Nations and the Government of the Sudan to set up a commission to review the situation. The Under-Secretary-General's comments about the prospects for taking this forward were welcome.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“I, too, would like to join others in thanking the Under-Secretary-General for his briefing. I think his visit to the region was very welcome, and it is very good to have a first-hand assessment from him of these situations of concern. I will discuss the Sudan first. We share the Under-Secretary-General's concern about the humanitarian situation there. The United Kingdom has been a longstanding friend of the Sudanese people, and we have a longstanding commitment to helping them. In the past five years, we have provided over $660 million in assistance. That makes us the world's second largest bilateral donor. We are very concerned about the humanitarian situation, in particular the increased insecurity within the camps and the unprecedented levels of violence against humanitarian workers.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“The opposition parties are now part of the new consensus Government and, among other commitments, have stated their willingness to help bring the FNL back to the table. This is an opportunity that should not be missed. Both the Government of Burundi and the FNL need to be encouraged to iron out their outstanding political differences, so that the peace process can be launched. It is very clear - and the Minister's briefing this morning reinforced the point - that any kind of military solution would incur high humanitarian and political costs and would be an unacceptable step backward. Lastly, we welcome the draft press statement prepared by the delegation of France in consultation with the delegation of South Africa.”
2007-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5786 (2007) · source
“I can be brief, because I would associate myself and our delegation with many of the points made by other Council members this morning. May I begin by joining others in thanking the Minister for his very timely report this morning. The United Kingdom welcomes the huge efforts that South Africa has made in bringing Burundi to the very point of achieving peace, and we would welcome the continued commitment of South Africa, together with the Governments of the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda, to that peace process, in particular to bringing the Forces nationales de liberation (FNL) along the final steps towards a lasting and durable peace. Like others, we agree that the recent reshuffle in the Government of Burundi offers an opportunity for a new political dynamic.”
2007-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5786 (2007) · source
“In three weeks' time, we will meet to discuss progress and future prospects for its implementation. We look forward to that opportunity to take stock of what the United Nations family and each Member State have been doing. Finally, we should remind ourselves that the work we are doing in this area is not just theoretical; it is designed to save lives. Tackling terrorism is truly a global issue, and although there has been substantial progress in recent years, we believe that it is only by all of us playing our part that we can truly hope to succeed.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“We welcome the increasing level of cooperation between the three expert bodies of the Committees, something we have called for some time. The fact that we had an overview of that work today is very helpful. We are also pleased that the experts play their part in the cross-United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force. We continue to encourage the Committees and their experts to seek new ways to strengthen coordination of their work with States to reduce the reporting burden on Governments and to make more time for high-quality engagement on implementation. Finally, I would like to touch on the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (General Assembly resolution 60/288), adopted by all United Nations Member States last year.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“Implementing resolution 1540 (2004) is complex; I think we heard some of that today from Ambassador Burian. We recognize that it can be burdensome for small countries. We call on all United Nations Members to lend assistance and to share their expertise and good practice. For our part, we will continue to give this priority, both nationally and through the European Union. We give our full support to the Committee's work on its role as a clearing house for assistance. We will continue to encourage further work in this area. Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) remains as important and as relevant as when it was enacted in 2004, and we remain fully committed to its goals. I would like to voice my Government's strong support for the rollover of the 1540 Committee's mandate next year.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“The CTC continues to have a considerable task ahead of it, and we are conscious of the impending issue of CTED's mandate. But as I mentioned earlier, we will have a new and highly qualified colleague in Mike Smith to help us. We again commend the work of Ambassador Arias on this. I turn now to the 1540 Committee. Many thanks go to Ambassador Burian for all of his work. The United Kingdom particularly commends the work that the Chairman and the 1540 experts have been doing to reach out to international organizations and to engage in substantive dialogue with States. Some of this work does not grab the headlines, but it does add great value. We found the Committee's meetings this July with assistance providers to be very useful, and we continue to support outreach events held in-country with experts from capitals.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“Furthermore, it provides a basis for planning the work of the CTC. We believe the CTC should focus on political engagement and on technical assistance. We must engage proactively with Member States to ensure that their overall legal frameworks and specific capabilities are adequate for the huge challenge we face. The first priority in our view is that all States must fulfil the basic obligation to criminalize terrorist acts, which too many have not yet done. It has now been more than two years since the Council adopted resolution 1624 (2005), which tackles incitement to terrorist acts. We welcome the latest report on resolution 1624 (2005), and we look forward to further work in the Committee on steps to promote implementation, best practices and assistance.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“I would like to echo his call in welcoming Mike Smith, the new Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), and to say how much we will look forward to giving him our full support and to discussing with Ambassador Smith his vision for the work of CTED in support of the CTC. This year, the CTC has made significant progress towards obtaining a full picture of global implementation of States' counter-terrorism obligations - partly by means of the analytical process behind the Preliminary Implementation Assessments, and partly through CTED's survey of the implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001), which the Committee Chairman mentioned earlier. A strong global survey of this type fulfils the CTC's obligation to report to the Council on implementation of the resolution.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“The consolidated list lies at the heart of the sanctions regime. We are pleased to note the progress on the Taliban section of the list, and we hope to see even more movement on that section of the list in the near future. We look forward to the Committee continuing its discussion on improving its guidelines on de-listing. The United Kingdom continues to see the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) as central to the Security Council's responsibility to tackle threats to international peace and security. The CTC's reach, its mandate and the expert support available to it are unparalleled anywhere else in the United Nations system. We are very grateful to Ambassador Arias for the extensive information that he gave us today on how this is working.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“In particular, we would like to commend the Team's work with a wide range of international organizations such as INTERPOL, the World Customs Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Air Transport Association, and in particular to commend its efforts with those non-governmental bodies, such as banks and financial institutions, which have important roles to play in the implementation of the measures. In that respect, we were very interested in what Ambassador Verbeke had to say regarding ensuring greater accessibility to information, which will help banks take the necessary measures. We look forward to the Committee's further work on the Team's recently submitted seventh report. Looking forward, we fully support the Chairman's focus on improving the consolidated list.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“I think that these sessions demonstrate his and the Committee's willingness to conduct their business in as transparent a manner as possible. We believe that they can only encourage a beneficial dialogue between the Committee and States, and we echo his call to Member States to participate. I think that it is important that the Committee have the widest possible information so that it can take the best available decisions. The Monitoring Team has continued to provide invaluable support and advice to the Committee.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Arias, Mr. Verbeke and Mr. Burian for their briefings to the Council this morning. We would also like to thank them and their staff for their time and commitment to these important committees and for the energy and seriousness that they bring to the task. I would also like to associate myself with the comments that will be made later by the representative of Portugal on behalf of the European Union. I will start with a few words about the Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee. Let me say how much we welcome the Chairman's outreach and dialogue with Member States, especially through his open briefing in July; we look forward to the next briefing, due to take place in December.”
2007-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5779 (2007) · source
“But we also support what Mr. Chevalier and Mr. Pratomo have said, namely, that this is not the exclusive business of the Council. There are other parts of the United Nations system that can, and should, deal with this issue. We look to those who do oppose additional reporting through the Security Council to lead and produce initiatives in other United Nations bodies, which we would be happy to support. We also hope, however, that it will be possible to return to this issue within the context of the Security Council when we have the report on the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). A long-term solution to gender-based violence depends upon the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), with true gender mainstreaming and gender equality.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“We and other delegations had hoped that the final draft could have addressed the current and growing concern in the apparent proliferation of sexual and gender-based violence within States that are currently on the agenda of the Security Council. We are disappointed that consensus could not be reached on the proposal to request the Secretary- General to prepare a report within the next six months that focused on sexual violence in current countries in conflict. I think that is all the more disappointing given that the Secretary-General himself and the Special Adviser and other speakers have said that they would support such a report. Quite frankly, we find it astonishing that anyone could object to that on narrow institutional grounds. We believe that the debate has shown very clearly why that is the business of the Council.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“The issue of sexual and gender-based violence against women is as much about perpetrators and tackling impunity as it is about victims. Those accused of such violations should be named, shamed and brought to fair trials. The Security Council will only limit its ability to ensure long-term peace and security in many of the countries on its agenda if it does not address gender-based violence. I would like to turn to the draft presidential statement before the Council. The United Kingdom would like to thank your Mission, Mr. President, for its outstanding work in seeking to promote the agenda of resolution 1325 (2000), not only through today's debate but also through the draft statement that it has prepared.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“It is an obstacle to long-term peace and security. Evidence shows that peace and security reconciliation processes are only sustainable when all actors in society are involved. We heard today of the need for the female voice to be heard at the Tripoli conference on Darfur, as part of a process of bringing in non-State actors. We would support that. We also believe that, although the United Nations Secretariat has done some welcome work, there is more that can be done to enlist different parts of the Secretariat - for instance, UNIFEM. and the United Nations System-wide Action Plan - so that they too can contribute to the reports that are presented to the Council and this issue can be given the weight it deserves.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“In addition, we welcome the updated United Nations system-wide Action Plan for 2008-2009, which we hope will promote greater coherence and awareness within the United Nations system while also promoting gender mainstreaming within peace-support operations. In that context, I would like to join other speakers in congratulating the Secretary-General on appointing Ellen Margrethe Loj his Special Representative for Liberia. She is an outstanding choice. To encourage national implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), Member States should be able to look to the United Nations for guidance and assistance in the production and ownership of national action plans. The Peacebuilding Commission can also contribute crucially by its development of peacebuilding strategies. Violence against women is a crime in itself.”
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“Much of what resolution 1325 (2000) deals with takes place at levels where Security Council resolutions are often not heard. But we do need to hear about such acts. Resolution 1325 (2000) must be used as recognized doctrine to inform the Council's deliberations; in turn, it must have impact on the ground. That can only be achieved by fully implementing it. The provisions of resolution 1325 (2000) and successive presidential statements thereto need to be translated more consistently from words into actions. We support Minister Chevalier's call for resolutions mandating that peacekeeping missions ensure that that happens. We also welcome what Minister Pratomo said about the role of regional organizations and civil society.”
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“It is imperative that the Security Council hears the often unpalatable testimonies of witnesses on the ground. We heard about public rape in front of families and communities, forced rape and incest between victims, the introduction of objects into victims' cavities, the pouring of melted rubber into women's vaginas, the shooting of women in the vagina and inducing abortion using sharp objects. That sort of cruelty is something that concerns us all. Events such as the ones described in that Arria Formula meeting - on the situation of women in Darfur, Chad and the Democratic Republic of the Congo - and the report of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the Security Council in September regarding conditions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are an important part of the debate.”
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