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first: 2009-06-26
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“Ideally, they can compel Governments and bodies such as the Council to take action, although this is not always the case, as we see today in Syria. But they did, for instance, help create the environment for the adoption of the principle of the responsibility to protect civilians against mass atrocity crimes. Syria provides a tragic illustration of the impact of conflict on journalists. It is now the most dangerous country on Earth for journalists. Forty-one died there in 2012; some were deliberately targeted. Mali registered the biggest fall in press freedom in 2012 after the military coup and the takeover of the north by armed groups. It is not just traditional journalists who face threats. As we have heard this morning, those engaged in new media, citizen reporters and bloggers also find themselves in danger.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“Whereas local populations may flee areas of intense fighting, journalists are drawn towards them. For reporters, proximity is necessary to ensure objective, first-hand reporting of the causes and consequences of conflict, and to challenge partisan views. Journalists are often the first to draw attention to Violations of international humanitarian law and human rights. History shows that the deliberate targeting of journalists is a tactic often employed by parties to a conflict who do not want their actions exposed; it is a precursor to a situation spiralling out of control. Journalists bring the humanitarian cost of conflict into stark relief. News stories and images make the consequences of our own inaction harder to ignore.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening what is obviously a very important debate. I would also like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General and our guest speakers for their very compelling testimonies, each of which underscored the indispensable role that journalists play in bearing witness to conflict, and the extraordinary risks they take - knowingly - to report to us. I can only hope that our own comments do not fall too short of the strength of the imperatives they have identified. Every year, more journalists are being killed in bringing news and information to the public. The majority of these victims are local media workers covering local stories. In most cases, these killings go unpunished, and often almost unnoticed. Journalists in conflict situations face unique risks.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“Finally, I would like to renew the appeal to all Member States to provide, on a voluntary basis, additional identifying information regarding the listed individuals and entities. Such information is absolutely essential for the proper implementation of the sanctions measures.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“I can now advise that the Committee granted that request, but did not grant a subsequent request to extend that exemption for the individual to attend the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, held in Moscow in July. The Committee also denied a request to exempt from the travel ban a second designated individual to attend the June IAEA conference in Saint Petersburg. During the reporting period, the Committee received one notification with reference to paragraph 5 (c) of resolution 1737 (2006) concerning the delivery of ionizing radiation sources to be used for quality control of welded joints on gas mains; and one notification pursuant to paragraph 5 of resolution 1737 (2006) and paragraph 4 of resolution 1747 (2007), concerning payments made under a contract entered into prior to the listing of a person or entity.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“I believe that the briefing was of great value not only for the participants but also for the Committee and I will continue to look for such opportunities for engagement. On 26 March, the Committee received, through the Focal Point for Delisting, a delisting request from the First East Export Bank, an entity that is currently on the Committee's consolidated list. The Committee currently has before it a proposal received on 7 June to designate an entity pursuant to paragraph 26 of resolution 1929 (2010). I referred in my last report to a pending request to exempt a designated individual from the travel ban to attend the high-level International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conference in Saint Petersburg in June.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“The fact sheet was brought to the attention of Member States through a note verbale dated 30 April, and both documents are available on the Committee's website. Also in conformity with its programme of work, on 24 June the Committee, with the assistance of its Panel of Experts, held an open briefing to share information about the work of the Committee and the Panel. The briefing was an important opportunity to engage with the United Nations membership on the Committee's work and provide greater access and transparency to its operation, and in this respect I am pleased to report attendance of over 100 representatives and a vigorous question-and-answer session following our presentations.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“In connection with the Panel of Experts, I am happy to report that, following the Council's decision in resolution 2105 (2013) of 5 June to extend the Panel's mandate until 9 July 2014, the Secretariat has now finalized the administrative steps related to the Experts' appointment. I am happy to report that the Committee adopted, on 21 March, its programme of work for the first half of 2013, which was forwarded for the Council's attention on 26 March. The Committee has already taken steps to implement that document, including by updating two important documents: the hand-out describing implementation by States of resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1929 (2010); and the fact sheet on the Committee and its Panel of Experts.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“She further stressed the Panel's assessment that Iran remains dependant on foreign imports for key components of its prohibited nuclear and missile programmes, which indicates the ongoing relevance of the sanctions. The Committee continued its deliberations on the Panel's report during informal consultations on 17 June, when it discussed in detail the recommendations made by the Panel in the report. The Committee is currently considering proposed responses to these recommendations, including on the implementation of those recommendations that attract the consensus support of the Committee.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“During the current reporting period, the Committee received communications from several Member States relating to actions they had taken to implement the relevant Security Council measures. More details are in the fuller report. During the informal consultations of 28 May, the coordinator of the Panel of Experts briefed the Committee on the Panel's 2013 final report, which has since been published in document S/2013/331. In her briefing to the Committee, she stressed that Iran continued to seek items for its prohibited activities from abroad by using complex procurement methods, including front companies, false documentation and intermediaries.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“The Committee continues to discuss whether and how to respond to the Panel's compilation of publicly available statements made by Iranian officials and alleged recipients of Iranian military assistance, including Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Hamas and Hizbullah, regarding potential violations of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007). While some Committee members saw value in getting Iran's official position on this matter, others believed that, in the absence of physical corroborative evidence such as actual seized arms or related materiel, such a letter would be premature. The Panel is now investigating the substance of those reported statements to determine whether such corroborative evidence exists, and the Committee looks forward to receiving its report in due course.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“Several Committee members stated that the evidence presented in the report was sufficient to assert that Iran was in violation of its obligations, illustrating a pattern of sanctions evasion through arms smuggling in the Middle East. Other Committee members stated that the lack of stronger evidence as to the provenance of the arms, such as documentation, justified the lack of definitive conclusion. The Committee agreed to send a letter to Iran bringing to its attention the Panel's conclusion, expressing concern about the Panel's findings and asking for comment. The letter was sent on 21 May seeking Iran's comment within 15 days and I again regret to inform the Council that, to date, Iran has not responded to that letter either.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“At this stage, some Committee members cannot share this view. The Committee intends to provide an update on this issue in its next 90-day report. I also referred to an incident reported by a Member State, involving the interception in January of a vessel suspected of carrying illicit weapons from Iran to be delivered to the reporting State. The Panel of Experts submitted its report to the Committee on the results of its investigation into that incident on 22 April, and the Committee held informal consultations on 29 April to discuss the report. In that report, the Experts concluded that the case constituted either a violation or a probable violation of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007).”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“The Committee wrote to Iran on 12 April seeking its comment, within 15 days, on the Panel's conclusion. Regrettably, Iran has not answered to date. The Committee notes that the President of the Security Council subsequently reached out to the Iranian Mission on 28 June to inquire whether a response would be forthcoming. The Committee is currently considering additional follow-up actions, including the issuance of an implementation assistance notice on Iran's prohibited ballistic missile programme. A number of Committee members expressed the view, as confirmed by the Panel of Experts, that the launches constituted a clear violation of resolution 1929 (2010) and that, therefore, all Member States should redouble their efforts to implement ballistic missile-related sanctions on Iran.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“I have the honour to present the report of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), in accordance with paragraph 18 (h) of that resolution. The present report covers an extended period, from 6 March to 15 July. Because of its length, I will read a shortened version. The full text of the report will be published on the Committee website soon. I would like to begin by updating the Council on the progress the Committee has made on a number of matters included in my report of 6 March (see S/PV.6930). In March, I reported that the Committee was exploring appropriate responses to the Panel's unanimous conclusion in its report of 11 January that Iran's launches of the Shahab-l and -3 missiles during the Great Prophet VII exercises constituted a violation ofparagraph 9 ofresolution 1929 (2010).”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“They are critical agents in conflict prevention, resolution, rebuilding and reconciliation. Just as we must ensure women's full and effective participation in efforts to address sexual violence through both prevention and protection, we must also to utilize their decisive power to bring about peace. That is fundamental to the Council's work”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Crimes of sexual violence, like other serious international crimes, must be excluded from amnesty provisions. States should also consider complementary processes, such as truth and reconciliation commissions, to supplement criminal accountability processes. Where national jurisdictions are unable or unwilling to prosecute crimes of sexual violence, the Council should consider International Criminal Court (ICC) referral, and ensure that the Council supports subsequent ICC activities. We commend the ICC on its leadership in seeking to ensure that crimes of sexual violence are not neglected in the fight against impunity. In conclusion, we have focused today on the victims of sexual violence, who are overwhelmingly female. But women are not just victims.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“In that context, we commend the work being done by the United Nations Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Kingdom's own team of experts, Justice Rapid Response and the Institute for International Criminal Investigations, among others. The Australian Civilian Corps is strengthening its own gender-based violence expertise to complement these efforts. Obviously, even the most sophisticated criminal justice systems will be of little use if the political will to investigate and prosecute perpetrators is lacking. National authorities must fight stigmas that impede the reporting of incidents of sexual violence to law enforcement authorities. Investigators must be trained to look for evidence of crimes of sexual violence and to gather the evidence necessary to sustain prosecutions.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“That requires that they criminalize each recognized crime - rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, enforced sterilization and other forms of sexual violence of comparable gravity. It is not sufficient to just have those crimes on the books. Female victims of sexual Violence must be provided with equal access to justice, which requires substantive rights to be recognized and women and girls to be encouraged to exercise those rights. Measures must be adopted to encourage victims and witnesses to testify against perpetrators and to protect those who do so. National capacity must be developed to translate substantive laws into successful investigations and prosecutions.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We have recognized that sexual violence can constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity; we have recognized that States have an obligation to investigate and prosecute such crimes; and we have recognized that ending impunity is a critical part of achieving lasting peace. But the fact remains that we have seen only a tiny number of perpetrators brought to justice. That sends the dangerous message that sexual violence is still tolerated. As Special Representative Bangura said this morning, "Today it is still largely cost-free to rape a woman, child or man in conflict". States have the primary obligation to investigate and prosecute crimes of sexual violence.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“In the face of such violence, the international community's strong expectation - it shouldbetheirdemand-isthatthe Councilwill domore. The Council's open debate on 17 April (see S/PV.6948) addressed many of the most compelling issues that we should be dealing with. Today's resolution 2106 (2013) is a further step towards ensuring that sexual violence is addressed across the breadth of our work, but in a very practical, programmatic way. That includes the consistent application of targeted sanctions and eliciting and monitoring commitments from all parties to conflict. Today I want to focus on the current culture of impunity. Changing that to one of accountability is fundamental to deterrence and prevention.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Its prevention is intrinsic to the protection of civilians in conflict, a primordial concern of the Council, and to rebuilding societies devastated by conflict. As successive resolutions of the Council make plain, sexual violence goes to the heart of the Council's mandate in conflict and post-conflict situations. Despite the Council's clear stance against sexual Violence in conflict, we also know about the terrible number of women and girls, men and boys, who continue to be affected by it every day. Sexual violence is not just a grave concern, it is even endemic in many current situations on the Council's daily agenda: the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Afghanistan, Somalia, the Sudan, South Sudan and Syria.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“I wish to express my appreciation, Mr. President, for the United Kingdom's leadership and for Foreign Secretary Hague's own personal drive to bring more serious and systematic international focus to the issue of the prevention of sexual violence. I thank also the Secretary-General and Special Representative Bangura for their determined commitment, as well as Ms. Adong Anywar and all her colleagues for their inspirational work in the field, so often in the face of the corrosive Violence of indifference, and Ms. Angelina Jolie for her uninhibited advocacy and reminder to the Council that so many millions of people rely on us. We know that sexual violence is both a tactic and a consequence of conflict. It can prolong and deepen conflict.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“It is essential that momentum is sustained to build the foundations for an Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process taht leads to a durable political settlement. It is also important that we provide effective support for the role of the United Nations and United Nations-affiliated agencies in Afghanistan as transition moves forward and beyond 2014. We must get the UNAMA future mandate right, and ongoing adequate funding will be required. In conclusion, as Ambassador Tanin has just said, Afghanistan's mission is unfinished but is well on its way. The United Nations and the international community remain committed to working to help Afghanistan complete that journey and consolidate its long-term security and stability well beyond 2014.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“All parties must respect international humanitarian law, and the Taliban must do so. The issue of counter-narcotic efforts is a critical challenge. It is a matter of concern that the Secretary-General has reported a probable increase in poppy cultivation for a third consecutive year. Australia has been a long-term supporter of an Afghan-led process of reconciliation and encourages the commencement of such a dialogue. We recognize that that will not be an easy or straightforward process and that there is no guarantee of success. But work towards peace and reconciliation must continue. We support efforts to build the conditions for reconciliation and, as Chair of the Security Council Committee esbalished pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), we will work to ensure that the Taliban sanctions regime supports an Afghan-led process.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“The forthcoming meeting in Kabul ofa team of senior officials will be an important opportunity to review progress and address the shortfalls. As the Secretary-General noted in his report (8/2013/350) and as Mr. Kubis has outlined, Afghanistan continues to face significant humanitarian challenges. The increase in civilian casualties, attributed to anti-Government elements, is obviously of grave concern. We must all condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the recent attacks that have targeted civilians, including humanitarian workers, the Afghan judiciary and the offices of the International Organization for Migration. The situation of children in particular is of greatest concern. The indiscriminate use by insurgents of suicide bombers and improvised explosive devices is deplorable.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Advancing opportunities for women and girls in Afghanistan is a must and will be a decisive measure of the country's success. The scale of international donor pledges at the 2012 Tokyo Conferences illustrates the international community's commitment to helping Afghanistan to achieve a secure, stable and prosperous future. But the international community's ability to sustain support for Afghanistan depends upon the Afghan Government delivering on its commitments under the Framework. Only the Afghan Government itself can implement the reforms that will deliver good governance and ensure growth and stability. Concrete progress on anti-corruption efforts, human rights and economic reform is vital if the legitimate expectations of ordinary Afghans and of the broader international community are to be met.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Resolving the impasse over the Independent Election Commission's structure law so that a new chairperson can be appointed is vital. It is axiomatic that the presidential elections be Afghan- led and run, but we also urge the Afghan Government to utilize international support, including that of the United Nations. The Enhancing Legal and Electoral Capacity for Tomorrow 11 project of the United Nations Development Programme provides valuable technical support, which is important for maximizing voter participation and strengthening anti-fraud measures. UNAMA also has an important role to play in supporting Afghan institutions to prepare for the elections. We urge the full implementation of the law on the elimination of violence against women, which is a bellwether commitment under the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Their capability has improved significantly, as demonstrated by their swift response to recent attacks in Kabul. In Uruzgan province, where Australia has focused its efforts, the ANSF is already in the lead and will assume full responsibility for security by the end of the year. The international community has signalled its strong commitment to the Afghan National Security Forces, which will be important for consolidating security gains. Finalizing ANSF sustainment mechanisms will be essential. Economic and political transition will also be critical. International support will help to reinforce Afghan sovereignty. A credible presidential election in 2014 will be indispensible to political transition. Afghanistan must take steps to intensify its preparations, in particular passing an improved electoral law by the upper house of Parliament.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis for his briefing and for his ongoing dedication and leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We also acknowledge the presence of Mr. Zahir Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, and we thank him for the very important role he plays in New York. This is clearly a decisive time in Afghanistan's transition. Significant progress has been made in security in the past few months. President Karzai's announcement, on 18 June, on milestone 2013 and the fifth and final tranche of transition will see the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) take national lead responsibility for security across the country and mark a turning point in the modern history of Afghanistan.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“We should ask ourselves, following Special Representative Zerrougui's lead this morning, "If not for these children, then for whom will this Council act?".”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“The Council should make better use of its sanctions regimes to designate individuals or entities not previously considered for listing, but whose child-rights violations would qualify them for it. Thirdly, it is crucial that we end impunity for those most responsible for serious crimes against children. We call on States to criminalize serious violations of international law committed against children. In cases where States are unwilling or unable to investigate and prosecute crimes, the Council should consider whether referral to the International Criminal Court is warranted. In conclusion, we must ensure that children, who are those most vulnerable during armed conflict and those least able to withstand its ravages, are shielded from its impacts. Protecting children should compel both Council unity and action.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“In particular, we share the serious concerns about the use of schools for military purposes. Obviously, more must be done. I would like to focus very briefly on three areas where greater efforts could be made. First, action plans to halt child recruitment have had a real impact on ending violations against children in a number of countries. Given that many non-State armed groups violate children's rights during conflict, we encourage the Special Representative of the Secretary- General to continue to focus on engaging with them, as well as with Governments, in a concerted effort to conclude action plans. Secondly, some existing sanctions regimes have child rights violations as listing criteria.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“Thousands of children have been killed, gravely injured and even tortured. The damage to Syria's infrastructure, including schools - with one in five either destroyed, damaged or converted into a shelter - is depriving Syrian children of their basic needs. There are far too many other accounts of violations, which we have been briefed on. In Mali and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo it is crucial that peacekeeping missions ensure the effective protection of children. We have also heard terrible reports of the large number of children recruited in the Central African Republic - a situation on which the Council must be engaged. More broadly, my country shares the concerns of the Secretary-General that the evolving character and tactics of armed conflict are creating unprecedented threats to children.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“The past decade has seen substantial progress on the child protection agenda. We now have important tools at our disposal, including an expanded set of triggers for listing perpetrators of grave violations and for the more regular inc1usion of child-protection advisers in peacekeeping missions; the signing of action plans by the Governments of Myanmar, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the past year are also welcome developments. Yet, as the Council knows, grave violations against conflict-affected children continue and do so on a daily basis. The situation in Syria is dire. Possibly half of the almost 7 million Syrian internally displaced persons are children; approximately half of the 1.6 million refugees are children. Between 3 and 4 million Syrian children are in need.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“The Council is briefed almost daily about the horrific impacts of conflict around the world. We know that children are among those who suffer the most. They are recruited, attacked, tortured and abducted and are also victims of sexual violence. Their schools and hospitals are attacked, and they are often denied life-saving humanitarian assistance. The Council can never do enough to protect those children. We strongly support the mandate and work of Special Representative Zerrougui. We thank her, Under-Secretary-General Ladsous, Ms. Brandt and Mr. Ramm for their briefings today, and even more so for their efforts. We also thank Luxembourg for its dedication to child protection and for unifying the Security Council through a draft presidential statement aimed at moving the agenda forward.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“But our responsibility to do so must be a continuous touchstone in the Council's work and must guide our interaction with all international criminal justice institutions, including pre-eminently, of course, the International Criminal Court.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“As the Tribunals near the conclusion of their work, we should pay tribute to the thousands of dedicated Tribunal staff and officials, the national Governments of the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, the host States, international organizations, the members of civil society and, most especially, the victims and witnesses, who have courageously stood up and said that we will not tolerate impunity for serious international crimes. Just as a democracy is not a democracy unless it protects the most vulnerable, international criminal justice is not justice unless it serves the victims. We still have a long way to go to end impunity.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“Some of the ICTY's most high- profile cases are still ongoing. The ICTR's trials may have been concluded, but appeals continue, including under the Residual Mechanism. The 10 people acquitted and released in the care of the ICTR in Tanzania must be relocated. States must assist the Residual Mechanism track and apprehend the fugitives from the ICTR. Australia encourages the Tribunals to continue their efforts to implement their completion strategies and calls on all States to continue to cooperate with and support both Tribunals, as well as the Residual Mechanism.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“All 161 persons indicted by the ICTY and all but nine of the 90 indicted by the ICTR have been accounted for. Together the Tribunals have dealt with 1,627 charges of crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide. In doing so, they have produced rich international criminal law jurisprudence. Legal aid systems have been established, protective measures for witnesses developed and innovations made in forensic, ballistic and re-enactment evidence. Assistance has been provided to national judiciaries dealing with serious international crimes. And at all times the Tribunals have maintained their independence and provided fair trials in accordance with international standards. We welcome the considerable progress that the Tribunals have made during the reporting period towards the completion of their mandates, but their work is not yet done.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“Of course, the investigation and prosecution of serious international crimes cannot by itself bring about peace or reconciliation. But both historical experience and expert analysis have established that, while timing is important, without justice it is difficult, and ultimately maybe impossible, to establish inclusive and lasting reconciliation and peace. We all know that both Tribunals have faced challenges. They began their work in the context of an ongoing conflict, in the case of the ICTY, and a fragile peace, in the case of the ICTR. At the outset, they had only skeletal jurisprudence to guide their efforts. With no enforcement powers, they were dependent on States to arrest and surrender indictees, and they had to grapple with vast amounts of evidence. Their achievements in the face of those challenges are truly impressive.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to reflect on the impact of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), 20 years after the Council's establishment of the ICTY. We are disappointed that the Council could not agree to hold an open debate, but we would like to thank the Tribunal Presidents, Judges Meron and Joensen, and Prosecutors Brammertz and Jallow for their briefings today. We would also like to thank Guatemala for its leadership of the Informal Working Group on the International Tribunals. I would like to make a number of broader comments. The establishment of the ICTY was a watershed moment in recognizing the relationship between justice and peace. The establishment of the ICTR a year later cemented that link.”
2013-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6977 (2013) · source
“Of course, the end goal is for Somalia to assume responsibility for its own security. Rebuilding the security services will be a long-term endeavour, but work to consolidate the nucleus ofthose forces is urgent. Compliance with reporting requirements for the partial suspension of the arms embargo is also important, as are long-term efforts to counter piracy. In conclusion, we all have a stake in Somalia's success. The conflict has had significant, broader implications for terrorism, refugees and piracy. Like others, we pledge our support to the Federal Government's efforts to ensure that the page is turned, that gains are consolidated, and that Somalia continues down its new path towards peace, stability and prosperity.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“The Mission is unable to continue the commendable progress it has achieved in recovering territory with its current resource levels. Its lack of enablers and resourcing constraints threatens its long-term success. We think the time has come for an in-depth analysis of AMISOM's needs in relation to force numbers and configuration, enablers and financing. We look forward to the forthcoming joint review by the Department of Peackeeping Operations and the AU. We urge close cooperation between the United Nations and AU on this exercise, in the spirit of the AMISOM. strategic concept produced in 2011-2012, which was an excellent example of the two organizations working together. It will be important for countries that contribute troops to AMISOM. be consulted closely.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“Levels of sexual and gender-based violence, particularly in camps for internally displaced persons, are alarming. There can be no impunity. The protection of human rights is at the heart of efforts to build a new Somalia, and we welcome the Government's intention to adopt a human rights road map. We will be looking to UNSOM. to take forward its strong mandate to assist the Government's human rights capacity and to monitor and report. Turning to security, we all know that Al-Shabaab, although diminished, remains a threat, as evidenced by the recent attacks in Mogadishu, as well as its ability to regain territory where a security vacuum emerges. It is critical that we support the Government in delivering a peace dividend in recovered areas. AMISOM. is clearly overstretched.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“We welcome the Government's commitment to pursuing reconciliation and the role being played by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. We urge UNSOM. to use its good offices in support of this. The Council must pay close attention, and we would welcome a dedicated briefing at some time on this important subject. More broadly, Somalia's relations with its neighbours are vital, particularly given the intertwined nature of their security challenges. We recognize the role that those neighbours play in assisting refugees and urge the continuation of the work under way by Kenya, Somalia and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to develop a framework for voluntary refugee returns. The human rights situation remains of grave concern.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“But the challenges are immense, and sustained international support is essential. On the political front, Somalia is moving towards the goal of holding national elections by 2016. That involves building up State institutions, often where central Government structures have not been relevant for a generation; advancing reconciliation; developing a federal system; and undertaking a constitutional review. UNSOM. must respond flexibly to the Government's needs for support in those areas. We know that establishing a federal system will not be easy. Relationships between Mogadishu and local and regional administrations will be critical. We welcome the reopening of dialogue between the Federal Government and Somaliland. Tensions in the Juba region are ofparticular concern, and a solution is urgent to avoid the unravelling ofrecent gains.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“The security gains made by the Somalia National Security Forces, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and strategic partners have been impressive. We would like to recognize the great sacrifices made by AMISOM. contributors and the Somali security forces, and we commend the leadership of the African Union (AU). The new United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) has a strong mandate to support the Government to advance peace and reconciliation, and to coordinate donor support. It responds to the Government's call for "one door to knock on". Close cooperation with the AU will be decisive, and we express our strong support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kay. Somalia's economy is picking up, investment is beginning to flow, and the diaspora is returning. That is a cause for optimism.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for the United Kingdom's leadership on Somalia. I welcome the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Fowsiyo Yusuf Haji Adan. We admire her singular contribution and history. We are also grateful for the Deputy Secretary-General's briefing. I will circulate a slightly more detailed statement later today. This is a pivotal time in Somalia's history - a time of great hope and optimism, but also a time when gains remain fragile. But there is a unique window of opportunity that we must open further. The opportunities are significant. Somalia's most representative Government in 20 years is in place in Mogadishu and has outlined strong plans on security, justice and financial management that the international community must remain committed to supporting.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, it is vital that the Council sends a message today - as I believe we are - that the international community will cooperate across borders to defeat terrorists and their criminal supporters who are undermining progress and prosperity in Africa. I would also like to join others in expressing condolences to the people and Government of Turkey over the terrorist attacks it suffered over the weekend.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source