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2018-05-17
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2019-07-09
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  1. “It is not only our moral duty, it is the most effective way to counter the lies of terrorists. They try to depict democratic Governments as the enemy and as illegitimate and inhumane. We need to show that we are the contrary - fair and just - but also determined to stop terrorists and to hunt down those who have committed acts of terrorism. Let me conclude by thanking you again, Mr. President, for convening today's debate.”

    2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source

  2. “That is a very important topic for us. We strongly advocate the use of the language in recently adopted resolution 2462 (2019) as a benchmark in that regard. We have been advocating the use only of targeted sanctions for a long time. We will continue to do so during the ongoing negotiations on a Security Council draft resolution regarding today's topic. Thirdly, Germany is active within the group of friends on targeted sanctions. We are convinced that we need to respect international standards of due process and human rights when countering terrorism. It is only with fairness and transparency that we will we be able to prevent people from falling into the trap of extremists and their terrorist propaganda. For Governments, behaving within the law is paramount.”

    2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source

  3. “We are committed to relentlessly pursuing terrorists, just as we are committed to preventing radicalization and violent extremism. That requires comprehensive efforts following a whole-of-society approach. And it requires strong international cooperation. Within the United Nations, three principles are of particular importance to us. First, I would like to recall the special attention that women and children need and deserve as victims of trafficking in persons. Regardless of who the perpetrators are, the victims should be our focus. They need our protection and our efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice. Secondly, I would like to recall that Germany has been at the forefront of fostering a discussion on the unintended effects of counter-terrorism measures on impartial and neutral - in short, principled - humanitarian action.”

    2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source

  4. “They could very well be a singular phenomenon when we look at the specific organization and the vast territory controlled by these groups. But we need to be careful not to lose sight of the specificities of each case. This topic does not lend itself to generalizations. Against this background, the role of the United Nations should be that of a facilitator of information and an amplifier of scientific findings developed foremost by Member States, regional organizations and civil society actors. In the fight against terrorism and organized crime, the work of INTERPOL, EUROPOL and State law enforcement are key. Some member States may cooperate; sometimes only one member State will take the lead. Again, generalizations are not helpful.”

    2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source

  5. “Separatists in Northern Ireland or the Basque country had little in common with radical pseudo-communist armed groups like the Red Army Faction in Germany, Action directe in France, the Brigate Rosse in Italy or, if we look at more recent examples, right-wing terrorism. When we look at Europe today, terrorist activities are not characterized by strong organized crime involvement. With the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, we saw a State-like terrorist group use methods usually employed by organized crime syndicates, including trafficking in persons. Some members of the Taliban in Afghanistan are connected to cross-border drug smuggling. But those examples might be too particular to call it a trend.”

    2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source

  6. “Tamara Makarenko for her eye-opening contribution. We share the notion that the linkages between terrorism and organized crime need to be studied and monitored by the competent authorities - first, at the level ofMember States; secondly, at the level ofregional organizations; and thirdly, here at the United Nations. On all three levels, it is critical that our political decisions be based on facts. The global phenomenon of terrorism threatens the livelihoods and well-being of civilians worldwide. However, terrorists do this in very different ways and modi operandi. The threat is very different among different countries and regions. Looking, for example, at Europe in past decades, we saw very different forms of terrorism.”

    2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source

  7. “Let me take this opportunity to join others in bidding farewell to our colleague, Ambassador Ma Zhaoxu and thanking him for his work on the Security Council. We wish him all the best and every success in his future endeavours. (spoke in French) I would also like, on behalf of the entire Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations, to warmly welcome our new colleague, French Ambassador Nicolas de Riviere, as our neighbour on the Security Council. We are truly gratified to be able to continue our very close collaboration with him and the entire French team here in New York. (spoke in English) We commend the Peruvian presidency for keeping this important topic on the agenda of the Council and its subsidiary bodies. We thank all the briefers for sharing their insights with us today, with special thanks to Ms.”

    2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source

  8. “The Tribunal proved that the law can prevail even against perpetrators who once seemed untouchable. Germany believes that the Security Council should refer situations to the ICC in the case of serious allegations of breaches of human rights and international humanitarian law. The use of chemical weapons constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law. Those responsible for such crimes must be identified and held accountable by all means at our disposal. We sincerely urge the Security Council to live up to its responsibility and establish an independent, impartial and objective attribution mechanism for the situation in Syria. In conclusion, I would like to add that I fully support what the observer of the European Union and the representative of Belgium said on sanctions.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

  9. “In the twentieth year since the adoption of the Rome Statute, we believe that the International Criminal Court is more important than ever, and its work sends an unequivocal signal to perpetrators and potential perpetrators of the most serious and horrific crimes that they will be held accountable. It also sends a message of hope to the victims of atrocity crimes that they will not be forgotten by the international community. Allow me to illustrate that point with an example. When the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia closed its doors last December, none of the 161 indictees were still at large. The Tribunal concluded proceedings in all its cases. Ninety people were convicted, among them Heads of State, ministers and generals.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

  10. “Germany shares the opinion that international courts and tribunals, such as the International Court of Justice, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea and other tribunals and arbitration mechanisms, can and should play a more important role in the peaceful settlement process. For that to happen, Member States must also respect and implement their decisions. Another aspect of prevention is deterrence. Germany is strongly committed to the fight against impunity and to advancing international criminal law. We are the second-largest financial contributor to the International Criminal Court (ICC).”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

  11. “The Council should also work more closely with the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms. In the past, clear warnings have not always been registered by the Security Council. The situation of the Rohingya is just one example. Since 2014, the Human Rights Council has time and again called on the international community to react to the grave situation in Myanmar. In addition to investigations, Article 33 of the Charter provides numerous other instruments for the prevention of conflicts, of which mediation is one. Peace mediation is an essential instrument of Germany's crisis and stabilization policy, and it has significantly strengthened its mediation efforts over the past three years. Let me also highlight judicial settlement as a means of prevention, which was also mentioned by a couple of colleagues today.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

  12. “We can also list violations of sovereignty and territorial integrity 4 for example, in Ukraine with regard to Crimea and Donbas. We need to adhere to what has been agreed on, including upholding the consolidated international position on Jerusalem embodied in resolution 478 (1980). Addressing breaches of international law that pose a threat to peace and security is key to preventing conflicts early on. The Security Council needs to be informed at an early stage of such breaches and take early action. There is a close correlation between protecting human rights and safeguarding peace and security. Repeated, grave or systematic violations of human rights are crucial early-warning signs for crises. For that reason, human rights situations should be brought before the Security Council.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

  13. “That law includes first and foremost the Charter of the United Nations, which entrusts the primary responsibility for upholding international peace and security to the Security Council and keeps at hand a whole system of measures, in Chapters VI, VII and VIII of the Charter, to be deployed to that end. Upholding international law also means respecting and implementing Security Council resolutions and international agreements. Unilateral breaches undermine the entire system. It is deplorable that we still witness breaches of international law on a daily basis. It is not hard to list numerous breaches of human rights law and international humanitarian law 4 for example, in the ongoing conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Myanmar and other places around the world.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

  14. “Like others, I would like to commend Poland for convening today's debate on this very crucial topic and to thank this morning's briefers. We were especially moved by Judge Meron's statement reminding us of the atrocities of the Second World War, which are at the basis of why Germany is a staunch support of strengthening our rules-based international order. Germany is strongly committed to supporting, defending and developing that order. Our campaign for a seat on the Security Council for the 2019-2020 term reflects that commitment. International peace and security can be achieved only if we respect and adhere to international law and the rules-based international system that we as States have built together. We have a responsibility not only to create law but also to respect and implement it.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source