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“Impunity should not be granted to gross human rights violators, not even for the sake of integrating high-ranking officials in institutions of the transition period, as part of the peace and reconciliation process. Perpetrators should be brought to justice, all the more if they belong to military or governmental institutions. Against this background I would like to ask Mr. Vieira de Mello, as well as the Secretariat, if, in their view, there is a genuine readiness by any of the parties to bring the perpetrators of human rights violations to justice. My second question concerns the situation of vulnerable groups, women and children in particular. The High Commissioner has already clearly pointed out that gang rapes and other forms of sexual violence against women and girls are used as tools of warfare.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“The report we have just heard stresses two key factors that can contribute to the devastating human rights situation and the lack of progress in solving the conflict: one is the culture of impunity, and the other is the link between the plundering of natural resources and continuation of the fighting. Let me add a third factor that fuels the conflict. The Council has repeatedly highlighted the continuing supply of arms to the belligerents by all parties to the conflicts, both Congolese and foreign. Unless we succeed in stopping the arms flow to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, we will not have a durable stabilization of the entire Great Lakes region, and the Congolese population will be victim of yet more abuse and atrocities.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“I will now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Germany. First, I would like to thank Mr. Guehenno and the High Commissioner for Human Rights for their comprehensive and very timely reports. The reports speak for themselves. The human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the rebel-controlled areas, is appalling. We fully support the conclusions that the High Commissioner has drawn and will take them into account when we assess how to best support the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“The Security Council will now hear a briefing by Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, on whom I call.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“Vieira de Mello to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. The Security Council will now hear a briefing by Mr. J can-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to whom I give the floor.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. There being no objection, it is so decided I invite Mr.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Muvunyi (Rwanda) took the seat reservedfor him at the side of the Council Chamber.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4705 (2003) · source
“I thank the Under-Secretary- General for his comprehensive briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 a.m.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4704 (2003) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hearing a briefing by Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs. I now give him the floor.”
2003-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4704 (2003) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and urges Kosovo's leaders once again to work in close cooperation with UNMIK and the international Security Presence (KFOR) for a better future for Kosovo and stability in the region." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2003/l. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.05 p.m.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4703 (2003) · source
“It supports the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's continued efforts, including in such priority areas as revitalizing the economy through investment, combating crime and illegal trafficking, and building a multi-ethnic society, while ensuring conditions for the sustainable return of refugees and IDPs. "The Security Council welcomes the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's intention to transfer remaining competencies to the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government (PISG) by the end of the year, except those reserved for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General under resolution 1244 (1999). It calls on the Kosovo PISG as well as all Kosovars to take on their responsibilities and genuinely cooperate for this transfer to be successful.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4703 (2003) · source
“The Council strongly rejects unilateral initiatives which may jeopardize stability and the normalization process not only in Kosovo but also in the entire region. It urges all political leaders in Kosovo and in the region to shoulder responsibility for democratization, peace and stability in the region by rejecting all initiatives contravening resolution 1244 (1999). The Council rejects any attempts to exploit the question of the future of Kosovo for other political ends. "The Security Council welcomes progress made in 2002, as outlined in the Secretary- General's report.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4703 (2003) · source
“The Council reiterates its full support for the 'Standards before Status' policy with postulated targets in the eight key areas: functioning of the democratic institutions, the rule of law, freedom of movement, the return of refugees and IDPs, economy, property rights, dialogue with Belgrade, and the Kosovo Protection Corps. The Council welcomes the presentation of a detailed plan for its implementation that will provide the appropriate baseline against which progress can be measured, as discussed with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General during the Council's mission in December 2002. The fulfilment of these targets is essential to commencing a political process designed to determine Kosovo's future, in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999).”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4703 (2003) · source
“The Council stresses that all communities must make renewed efforts to inject momentum into improving inter-ethnic dialogue and promoting the reconciliation process, not least through full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. "The Security Council welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of UNMIK and recent developments in Kosovo (S/2003/ll3) and the briefing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the status of implementation of the benchmarks for Kosovo.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4703 (2003) · source
“"The Security Council condemns the violence Within the Kosovo Albanian community, as well as the violence against the Kosovo Serb community. It urges local institutions and leaders to exert influence on the climate for the rule of law by condemning all violence and actively supporting the efforts of the police and the judiciary. It underlines the responsibility of the majority to make the minority communities feel that Kosovo is their home too, and that the laws apply equally to everyone. The minority community representatives must join and work within the institutions to benefit from them.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4703 (2003) · source
“"The Security Council further reaffirms its commitment to the objective of a multi-ethnic and democratic Kosovo and calls upon all communities to work towards this goal and actively participate in the public institutions as well as the decision-making process, and integrate into society. It condemns all attempts to establish and maintain structures and institutions as well as initiatives that are inconsistent with resolution 1244 (l999) and the Constitutional Framework. The Council calls for the authority of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to be respected throughout Kosovo, and welcomes the establishment of UNMIK's authority in the northern part of Mitrovica. It encourages the establishment of direct dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade on issues of practical importance to both sides.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4703 (2003) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council reaffirms its continued commitment to the full and effective implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (l999). The Council notes the transformation of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia into Serbia and Montenegro and, in this context, reaffirms that resolution 1244 (1999) remains fully valid in all its aspects. Resolution 1244 (l999) continues to be the basis of the international community's policy on Kosovo.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4703 (2003) · source
“I thank Mr. Steiner for the clarifications he has provided and for the explanations he has given us. We wish him well in his future work. I hope that, in the meeting that will immediately follow, we will be able to authorize a presidential statement that will give him the support that he just requested. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.55 p.m.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Norway. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Greece. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“We believe that close consultations with the Special Representative are needed to avoid possible security gaps. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now call on the representative of Serbia and Montenegro.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“Instead, a climate of tolerance and mutual respect throughout all ethnic communities has to be created. The answer to ethnic questions is not separation and division, but cooperation and integration. The development of a truly multi-ethnic society is a prerequisite for a successful future in Kosovo. It was towards the restoration of human rights and multi- ethnicity that made the international community intervene in Kosovo in 1999. I would like to conclude by stressing the important role that KFOR plays as the guarantor of internal security and in assisting UNMIK in implementing its task. With regard to ongoing discussions of troop reductions in Kosovo, we should be aware of the implications of further reductions for the peace implementation process.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“If we want to transfer by the end of this year the remaining authorities from UNMIK to the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government, and if we want to exclude the so- called reserved powers, then the benchmarks have to be met. To that end, both UNMIK and the Kosovar Institutions must join forces and make a major effort. The implementation of the benchmarks is, however, a question not only of capability and efficiency, but also of good will. There are certain benchmarks that could be fulfilled immediately, such as the establishment of freedom of movement for the minorities. We strongly urge the Kosovo Albanians to demonstrate their commitment to the democratic, multi-ethnic future of Kosovo. Concrete action must be taken against the climate of ethnic hatred and revenge for the atrocities the Kosovo Albanian population has suffered.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“Any attempt to prejudge the final status of Kosovo now would be ill-timed and not helpful; such attempts would not be acceptable right now. We reject all attempts to prejudge the final status of Kosovo, whether they are aimed at declaring independence or at hastening a debate and a decision for which the time has not yet come. The international community must stay the course. In his report, the Secretary-General was right: the principle of "standards before status" stands. Therefore, we strongly support Michael Steiner's concept. We particularly welcome the explanations made by the Special Representative on the further way ahead in the implementation of the benchmarks.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“We also support KFOR's excellent work on the ground and in the area of security. KFOR is fulfilling an essential task in that regard. I should like to make a few points. First of all, we should like to welcome the extension of UNMIK authority to the northern part of Mitrovica, and we consider that a great and important step forward. Any attempt to undermine the authority of UNMIK or its integration efforts or to maintain parallel structures is in direct contravention of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). There is no room for any form of co- governance, either in northern Mitrovica or anywhere else in Kosovo. The authority lies with UNMIK. My second point is the following. We urge all parties in the region to fully respect resolution 1244 (1999).”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Germany. First of all, I should like to say that my delegation subscribes to the statement that Greece will make shortly on behalf of the European Union. Along with our partners in the European Union, we believe that the situation in Kosovo has come a long way since the adoption of resolution 1244 (1999). But, as we have heard this morning, much remains to be done. I should like to thank Mr. Michael Steiner for his very detailed briefing this morning, which has brought us up to date. I should also like to commend Mr. Steiner and the whole team of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for their excellent work in Kosovo; we reiterate our full support for their efforts.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“Members have before them document 8/2003/113, which contains the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Michael Steiner, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. I now give the floor to Mr. Steiner.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“Strammen (Norway) took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber. The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Michael Steiner, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. I see no objection. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Steiner to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“I should first of all like to welcome the presence at this meeting of the Secretary- General, His Excellency Mr. Kofi Annan. I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Greece, Norway and Serbia and Montenegro in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Sahovie (Serbia and Montenegro) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Vassilakis (Greece) and Mr.”
2003-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4702 (2003) · source
“There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1464 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.20 p.m.”
2003-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4700 (2003) · source
“Djangone- Bi (cote d'Ivoire) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2003/99, which contains the text of a letter dated 27 January 2003 from the Permanent Representative of France addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/l40, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”
2003-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4700 (2003) · source
“The situation in Cfite d'Ivoire Letter dated 27 January 2003 from the Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (8/2003/99) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of cote d'Ivoire, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”
2003-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4700 (2003) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of February, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of January 2003. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. I also recognize and welcome the presence of the Secretary-General at our meeting. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2003-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4700 (2003) · source
“We believe that both UNICEF and the Special Representative, as well as other actors in the United Nations system, have crucial and complementary roles to play in this field. We encourage them and all Member States to join efforts in a spirit of common purpose.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“They include the aspects of gender, humanitarian access and sexual exploitation - also by peacekeepers. Some of these will be touched upon by my colleague from Greece in his statement for the European Union, with which Germany fully associates itself. The Council will hopefully soon adopt a further resolution on children and armed conflict. Germany has joined other members of the Council to make the draft resolution as action-oriented as possible. We warmly thank the French presidency for its great dedication and expertise in chairing these complex negotiations. Allow me to conclude by saying that the Secretary-General's report underscores the importance of the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“Urgent action is needed in many other fields as well. The Secretary-General's report once again deals with the cruel effects of anti-personnel mines on children. Germany is strongly committed to the fight against anti-personnel landmines. It is crucial to enhance these efforts and to coordinate efforts in mine action. This is a field where every additional effort yields immediate results. Each mine we clear saves lives. We share the Secretary-General's dismay at the disappointing progress made so far in curtailing the availability of small arms and light weapons. This directly contributes to the recruitment of child soldiers. Germany urges clear progress at this year's conference on the implementation of the Programme of Action on small arms. Many more pressing matters in this debate call for urgent action.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“And we support Olara Otunnu's concept of systematic monitoring as a trigger for action, as just set out in his opening remarks. The Council has made promising progress towards including the rights of the child in its deliberations and actions with regard to specific country situations. The inclusion of child protection units in peacekeeping operations in Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and, most recently, Angola has helped to bring the problem into sharp relief. We are eager to hear about further results from these new components of peacekeeping operations. Germany considers it crucial that the Council take the rights of the child into account in all its country- specific actions. The problems facing us are by no means confined to the three aforementioned countries of Africa.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“We urge all States to ratify the ICC Statute and thus to join hands in the fight against impunity from crimes that shock the consciences of all. The entry into force of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict also constitutes a milestone on the road to ending recruitment of child soldiers. Germany fully supports the Special Representative's call for a vigorous monitoring effort by the United Nations to ensure that States fulfil their international obligations. The list annexed to this report is an important starting point. However, monitoring will only succeed if those who refuse to cooperate and to act upon their international obligations face consequences. We support every effort of the Council to add bite to these monitoring efforts.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“We especially welcome the fact that the report is not limited to those five countries that are currently on the Council's agenda. This has ensured that many of the worst offenders, including the worst offender, have been brought to the Council's attention. We give our express encouragement to the Special Representative to continue to report on child soldier recruitment in any conflict, without any geographic or other restrictions. At the time of the last open debate on this item, in November 2001, the Secretary-General had rightly pointed out that we needed to enter an era of application. Application is even more urgent today than it was then. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has come into force. It lists the conscription, enlistment or use in hostilities of children under the age of 15 as a war crime.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“We must do this also out of respect for the dedicated work of women and men in non-governmental organizations, in the United Nations system and elsewhere, as was demonstrated once again by yesterday's Arria format meeting. We thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Olara Otunnu and Ms. Carol Bellamy for their opening remarks and for their reminders that we need practical and concrete progress on the pressing issues facing us. Germany welcomes this year's report by the Secretary-General. We believe it is an outspoken and focused report. We are pleased with the forthright manner in which the Special Representative has taken up the task entrusted to him by the Council to name those countries that recruit or use children in armed conflict in violation of their international obligations.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“"Helpless outrage is a characteristic emotion of the global age", a journalist writing about child war amputees from Freetown recently observed. I think that all of us feel outrage at the devastating effect of armed conflict on children. We are outraged at the cynicism and cruelty of adults who steal the childhood of boys and girls by making them fight in their wars. The Council is one of the few bodies in the world that does not have to confine itself to "helpless outrage". The Council can act. Germany is very pleased at the coincidence that its first public address to the Council should deal with children and armed conflict. This issue belongs firmly on the Council's agenda. Germany will do whatever it can to ensure that we do not stop at debate but also take action.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source