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Ramirez Carrefio

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“Similarly, we express our concern about the detention of children on charges of associating with armed groups. Finally, we encourage the Government of Afghanistan to continue its efforts to promote a comprehensive and inclusive political process leading to the establishment of a strong and lasting peace, to make progress in gaining control of its entire territory and resources, to strengthen the State and its institutions to the benefit of its people, who have been affected by so many years of war and violence.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we recognize the efforts undertaken by the Government in this area, which has received assistance from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. We reiterate that an effective fight against drugs requires international cooperation, including among neighbouring countries, to prevent, combat and eliminate this scourge. The armed conflict in Afghanistan continues to impact civilians, who are the main victims of the armed clashes between the parties. According to the report, 600 people were killed and 1,373 were injured during the reporting period, which reflects a 2 per cent increase. The report submitted by UNAMA acknowledges that women and children are the most affected by the spiralling violence. In 2015, there was a 37 per cent increase in fatalities among women and a 34 per cent increase among children.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“We therefore urge the international community to continue supporting the people and the Government of Afghanistan by providing resources and capacity- building to promote its comprehensive development. It is worth noting that improving the country's security situation will have a positive impact on political, economic and social dynamics. Drug trafficking continues to pose serious threats to peace and stability in Afghanistan, while also being a public health problem with serious consequences for the Afghan people. As indicated in the report, 7 per cent of Afghanistan's gross domestic product comes from drug trafficking. While there has been a decrease in the overall value of opium cultivation, the Taliban insurgency continues to use illegal drug trafficking to finance their terrorist activities.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“The shared challenges in the political, economic and security fields call for greater understanding by the authorities of the two countries in order to overcome mistrust and the problems affecting them. We welcome the strengthening of regional cooperation among Afghanistan, India and Iran, which has been seen in the signing ofthe trilateral transport and transit agreement, which will facilitate trade among the three countries and the countries of Central Asia. The ongoing high-level visits to the country from its neighbours are a clear indication of this trend towards dialogue and solving problems of common interest within the region itself. The Brussels international conference for the development of Afghanistan, to be held in October, is vital for the promotion of stability, security and economic and social development of the nation.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“In the area of the political empowerment of women within the framework of resolution 1325 (2000), we emphasize the interaction between UNAMA and the Ministry of Women of Afghanistan to strengthen women's protection services and eradicate violence against women. The opening of 23 centres to address this issue demonstrates the Afghan Government's commitment in this area. We encourage it to continue working in that direction. Our country hopes that dialogue and cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan will be strengthened in order to contribute to stability in the region. The political clashes between the two nations must be overcome for the benefit of their peoples.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“At the political level, we recognize the recent advances in the strengthening of Afghanistan's institutions following the appointment of officials to high-level positions in the Office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Defence. Similarly, we welcome the initiative and commitment of President Ghani on holding parliamentary and district elections in October, with UNAMA's assistance. In that regard, Venezuela highlights the constructive work carried out by UNAMA in coordination with the Government. The role of the Mission has been crucial to the promotion of peace, national reconciliation, regional cooperation and economic and social development. We extend our thanks to the Mission and commend the efforts it undertakes for the reconstruction of the country.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“According to the report (S/2016/532) of the Secretary-General, the year 2016 is showing higher rates ofviolence than those of June 2014. Afghanistan has also been destabilized by the presence of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS), whose cells, according to the report (S/2016/92) of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2253 (2015), are located in southern and western Afghanistan. Over 1,000 foreign terrorist fighters are operating in the country. That is why ISIS and other terrorist groups pose a serious threat to peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region and must be fought within the framework of international cooperation.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“Venezuela reiterates its call on the Taliban insurgency to decisivelyjoin the peace talks. We support what was said by the Secretary-General, who noted that direct negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan Government are key to that process. In that regard, we appreciate the positive role that has been played by the Quadrilateral Coordination Group, which includes Afghanistan, China, Pakistan and the United States, in support of the national peace and reconciliation dialogue between the Afghan Government and Taliban. The security situation has been negatively impacted by the Taliban's continued military operations. In that regard, we note with concern the increase in the number of armed clashes in 2016, with the east and south-east regions being the most affected.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“It is essential to create a favourable political environment for carrying out the agenda for change proposed by President Ashraf Ghani, with the participation of all actors in Afghan society and as an Afghan-led process free of foreign interference. In that context, the strengthening of dialogue and mutual trust among all parties is essential to consolidate peace. It is therefore necessary to redouble efforts along those lines with the support of the international community. Of special interest are the peace agreements reached by the Afghan authorities and the Hezb-i-Islami Gulbuddin. The agreements are a positive sign that other opposition groups might engage in similar initiatives with the Afghan authorities, thereby paving the way for national reconciliation.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“As this is his last briefing to the Security Council in his capacity as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNAMA, we would like to wish him every success in his future endeavours. We would also like to express our support to Ambassador Tadamichi Yamamoto, who will take over the leadership of UNAMA. We also express our gratitude to the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, our friend Ambassador Mahmoud Saikal, for his statement. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is following with concern the sensitive political and security situation in Afghanistan, which continues to pose major challenges to that country. The dialogue process with the Taliban insurgency has been seriously impacted by the armed group's refusal to participate in the peace talks and by foreign interference.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carrefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to begin by condemning the recent terrorist attacks that occurred on 20 June in Kabul and Badakhshan, which caused loss of life and injuries. We extend our solidarity to the people and the Government of Afghanistan and we convey our condolences to the families ofthe victims of such a terrible terrorist attack. We would like to thank Mr. Nicholas Hayson, Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), for his commendable efforts to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan in his capacity as Special Representative of the Secretary- General.”
2016-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7722 (2016) · source
“The international community as a whole must support Libya in these objectives. The adoption of this resolution is taking place in a decisive context in terms of making progress in the implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement, a process promoted by the United Nations and that we all supported. We reiterate that the implementation of the Skhirat Political Agreement, of 17 December 2015, is the only way of achieving a peaceful and sustainable solution that could provide the necessary assistance and support to Libyan State institutions, so as to enable them to function smoothly and contribute to finding a peaceful, negotiated political solution to the armed conflict in Libya. Lastly, we wish to reiterate our firm commitment to the principle of full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Libya.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“There are approximately 20 million weapons in a country with only 6 million inhabitants, which reach Libya illegally by land and by sea. This is the alarming reality that is fuelling the conflict and endangering the gains made in the context of the political process as well as by the Government of National Accord. In this regard, Venezuela believes that it is vital that the Libyan authorities implement a viable plan that would enable the State to fully assume its security functions as quickly as possible, including the monopoly over the use of force provided for in the relevant provisions of the Libyan Political Agreement. This includes the development of national security institutions, the demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, and the implementation of official security-sector reform programmes.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“Moreover, our delegation is aware of the tremendous challenges faced by the new Libyan authorities in this transition phase with regard to the urgent need to address the proliferation of weapons and the presence of various armed groups, the majority of which are operating outside of the effective control of the Libyan State. Foreign terrorist fighters, as well as terrorist and extremist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Al-Qaida, have continued to consolidate their presence in Libya, exploiting the institutional collapse and existing political divisions as well as the absence of strict border controls resulting from the armed intervention by certain NATO countries in 2011. As indicated last week by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Martin Kobler (see S/PV.7706), Libya is awash in weapons.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“We believe that the practice of interdicting vessels on the high seas off the coast of Libya with a view to combating the traffic in arms and related materiel should not be extrapolated to other possible cases, nor should such practice take place in the territorial waters of Libya without that country's express consent. We are convinced that the fight against terrorism requires the effective implementation, Without any double standard, of Security Council resolutions that prohibit the financing and transfer of arms to terrorist groups, which are committing appalling crimes in the Middle East and Africa in violation of international humanitarian law and human rights.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“We believe, indeed we are convinced, that illegal arms trafficking is one of the main contributors to destabilization and to the propagation of terrorism in the region. In authorizing the interdiction of ships on the high seas suspected of transporting arms to be used by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant or Da'esh or other terrorist organizations in Libya, respect for international law must be upheld, which includes obtaining the consent of the vessel's flag State prior to any inspections. The authorities of those flag States should cooperate with such inspections. We must also bear in mind the need to not cause undue delay to or undue interference with the exercise of freedom of navigation in accordance with the relevant legal instruments of the law of the sea.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“Mr. Mendez Graterol (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to express our condolences to the delegation and people of the United States over the horrendous acts of violence that took the lives of so many innocent people in Orlando. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela voted in favour of resolution 2292 (2016) because it believes that the threat posed by the presence of terrorist and other armed groups to peace and stability in Libya and throughout the region calls for a common effort of the international community to take effective measures against the illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons in violation of the arms embargo.”
2016-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7715 (2016) · source
“Given this very clear picture of systematic Violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, the international community must raise its voice in defence of the Palestinian people and take the measures necessary to guarantee their human rights. We therefore reiterate our appeal for a response to the request made by the President of the Palestinian National Authority, Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, for the establishment of a system of international protection for the Palestinian population in the occupied territories, in accordance with the Fourth Geneva Convention and resolution 904 (1994). That is one instance of concrete action that the Council could take to protect civilians.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Taking into account the provisions of international humanitarian law and the need to protect civilians in the midst of such bloody conflicts as those in Syria, Yemen and Iraq, we cannot fail to stress the my Government's focus on the situation of Violence that continues in the Palestinian territories as a result of the Israeli illegal occupation, and that affects in particular the human rights of Palestinians, who are the Victims of the repressive policies of the occupying Power, whose actions inflict indescribable human suffering and represent a protection crisis for the Palestinian people.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“To that end, forces should always have the equipment and training necessary to successfully deal with those situations. At the same time, we reaffirm emphatically that the protection of civilians cannot in any circumstances be used as an excuse to undermine the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of States.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“The United Nations must make due use of those important resources, highlighting the capabilities and practices of local communities and humanitarian organizations on the ground in order to create an environment that is conducive to the protection of civilians. In that respect, it is very important to guarantee humanitarian access so that civilians can receive the assistance and protection necessary to their survival. In that regard, we condemn the siege practices used by actors involved in armed conflicts that prevent the delivery of food and medicine for civilians in humanitarian need. However, in situations where the civilian population finds itself under imminent threat of attack, peacekeeping troops must always be ready to act assertively.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Peacekeeping operations, as inherently political instruments, can protect civilians more effectively by helping to build trust among the parties, ending conflicts and facilitating peace agreements. The quest for a political solution must guide the design, deployment and withdrawal of United Nations peacekeeping operations on the ground. Humanitarian organizations, such as the Red Cross, play a crucial role to that end. The success of non-armed United Nations strategies for the protection of civilians depends to a certain degree on their ability to forge strong alliances among those players and to work closely with local communities.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“All of those processes underscored the need to prevent crises instead of responding to them once they occur, which exacts great human and financial costs, and to work beyond institutional divisions to address complex problems. Those messages are crucial to strengthening the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. Civilians who find themselves in the midst of armed conflict require protection. United Nations peacekeeping operations should play a more active and central role in that regard. They must always conduct themselves impartially, in defence of their own security and their mandate, and with the consent of the host State. In that context, non-armed strategies should be at the forefront of United Nations efforts in the protection of civilians.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Those actions paint a very clear picture of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, the perpetrators of which must be brought to justice. Those armed conflicts have caused the displacement of civilian populations fleeing war to protect their lives. By late 2015, more than 60 million people hade been displaced by conflict, violence and persecution. The number of persons internally displaced by conflict and violence increased by more than 2.8 million people in 2015, and reached an unprecedented total of 40.8 million. In addition, the number of refugees has exceeded 20 million for the first time in 20 years. Despite the gravity of those challenges, we wish to highlight the important review processes undertaken by the Organization in 2015.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“In that respect, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, the Sudan, South Sudan and Palestine, among others, are scenarios in which the civilian population has suffered the ravages of indiscriminate violence. The recourse to violence and terrorism to undermine societies, civilizations, religions and beliefs is assuming terrible manifestations, such as the recruitment of children, abductions, the destruction of the cultural heritage of humankind, slavery and sexual violence as weapons of war, as well as the use of chemical weapons. Nevertheless, at the very heart of all this is the terrible tragedy that has impacted the civilian population as a result of practices in response to intolerance, violent extremism and sectarianism.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“In many contemporary armed conflicts, civilian populations have become the main victims of the conflict situations that impact different parts of the planet, where the loss of lives and the suffering of civilians far exceed those of the combatants. Punitive military action is taken deliberately against civilians, who have become military targets. That tragic reality is evident in the conflicts that are rocking the Middle East and Africa, where women, children and the elderly have become targets of attacks perpetrated by the actors involved in those bloody wars, particularly terrorist groups, in violation of international humanitarian law.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carrefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of France, Mr. Jean-Marc Ayrault, which reflects the importance that his country attaches to this subject. We also welcome His Excellency Mr. Faustin Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic, and thank him for his statement. It is an honour to have him and Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, here today. Venezuela aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carreflo (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): I should simply like to raise a question with regard to procedure here in the Council, because it is my understanding that this was to be a briefing followed by private consultations. Are we going to be discussing Mr. O'Brien's briefing in public meeting or is it going to be in consultations? If it is public, then we should begin the discussion here, but I believe that otherwise we should be conducting this discussion in closed consultations.”
2016-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7701 (2016) · source
“Mohammed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, and our full confidence in the road map laid out in the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and in the projects of the specialized agencies and regional organizations, such as Office for West Africa of the Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union, as sustainable political and economic paths towards peace in the Sahel.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“It has paid the consequences through decades of violence and armed conflict, almost always driven from the outside. We affirm our belief that the path to peace in Africa, and in many other parts of the world, will come by ensuring that development projects and strategies, and the proper administration of policies and natural resources, are the sovereign responsibility of each people and each Government and aimed at achieving peace and sustainable development. In conclusion, we would like to express our support to Mr.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“The situation and geographical conditions of the Sahel and the extent of recent events have made it a particularly sensitive region, used as a channel or route of migration flows having an extraordinary human impact in the Mediterranean region. We call for the renewed impetus that motivates us to fight the human trafficking mafias to also lead to thought and consistency on the part of some international actors so as not to compromise the security situation in the African States through military interventions and armed conflicts whose characteristics have a global scope and particularly affect the most vulnerable civilian population on all continents. Africa has been a historical victim of ambition and of the plundering of its natural resources by more powerful countries.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“We reiterate our strong support for the Group of Five Sahel - composed of Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Chad, the Niger and Mali - the Ministerial Coordination Platform for the Sahel and the Nouakchott Process, which have actively contributed to the implementation of social and security initiatives with significant success, including in the political sphere. We call for the harmonious coordination of those policies, together with the international community, to advance the common goal of a safer region, always bearing in mind the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, particularly with regard to the sovereignty and self- determination of peoples.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“It is the result of armed conflict; displacement; lack of access to services, water and food; diseases and natural disasters. It calls for strenghtening State capacities, fulfilling commitments made by the international community to support the region, and new commitments in favour of the most critical sectors. Venezuela takes note of the attention focused on the region, through various national, multinational and international initiatives to improve the security situation in the Sahel, particularly States' policies to strengthen their own security sectors.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“We believe that the major challenges of climate change and its impact on the daily lives of millions of people, as exemplified by the El Nifio phenomenon and its terrible floods and droughts, must be addressed through full compliance with the recently signed Paris Agreement and through the organs authorized for that goal by their broad and democratic character - like the General Assembly - avoiding jeopardizing the climate agenda while focusing on addressing the causes of the conflicts. While we welcome the initiative to address the challenges ofpeace and security affecting the Sahel, we believe that this Council is not the appropriate political forum to address environmental issues arising from climate change. The complex humanitarian situation in the Sahel today is affecting more than 20 million people.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“The particular geographical features of the region, which is predominantly a desert climate, impact on other social and economic activities, as well as access to water and food, but it is not a new phenomenon. We do not believe that there is necessarily a direct or automatic relationship between environmental change and armed conflicts; rather, conflicts are fueled by the destruction of State capacity and the interests of third parties in promoting instability, which results in increasing terrorism and crime.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“We also welcomed the regional security summit held in Abuja on 14 May, which brought together the political will of regional and international actors in favour of strengthening a common security strategy with a focus on preventing the spread of terrorism. From the Venezuelan perspective, structural solutions to the problems of peace should be promoted, with a vision of sustainable development and a focus on achieving the economic and social progress of societies as a whole. Of course that is a long-term task, but it must begin by prioritizing development projects that will, in turn, impact on other sectors, including peace and security.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“The best way to overcome festering conflicts such as that is by way of a political accord between the parties, prioritizing national ownership with the appropriate involvement of third parties in pursuing dialogue and harmony. Similarly, we value the work of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, while remaining aware of the difficult environment in which it is mobilized. On the other hand, we are concerned about the presence of the Boko Haram terrorist group in the Lake Chad basin and nearby areas. We commend the efforts of Nigeria, Chad, the Niger and Cameroon, as part of the Multinational Joint Task Force, to fight that terrorist organization and hope that the threat will shortly come to an end.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“The environment generated since then has exacerbatedcross-bordercriminal activity, transforming the region into a magnet for groups that threaten social stability and State authority, primarily because of the lack of resources and social stability, thus generating a climate of violence and fear. We note the progress and will of the Governments to cooperate in combating the threat, in which the international community plays important role in preventive action and implementation of sustainable development initiatives, over and above the military solutions. Today, almost a year after it was signed, we remain committed to the success of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and appreciate the role played by the international partners, especially the African States and the Algerian mediation team.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“Transnational organized crime, trafficking in small arms and light weapons and narcotics and the emergence of the scourge of terrorism have left a particular mark on the region, even amid major efforts by countries and subregional organizations through various initiatives for national and regional security, the value of which we acknowledge and encourage. The grave political and military situations that have developed in Mali and Libya have been determining factors in defining security strategies to combat the presence and expansion of terrorist groups such as Boko Haram, Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, Al Mourabitoun and Ansar Eddine, among others. Venezuela reiterates its concern to the Council over the impact of armed violence and increasing violent extremism and instability triggered by the military intervention in Libya in 2011.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carrefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, for his briefing. Likewise, we thank Ms. Monique Barbut and Ms. Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim for their briefings, as well as Mr. Jean-Paul Laborde, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. Last 25 November, the Security Council convened a meeting (see S/PV.7566) that related to the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. At that time, the security situation in the region was described as highly unstable.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7699 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, we believe that, although significant efforts have been made, which resulted in the Agreement of 17 December 2015, the Government of National Accord should continue making progress in building a State grounded in the rule of law, with strong judicial institutions, through which human rights are promoted and respected, including the international principles of due process, the right to defence and the presumption of innocence, as basic legal guarantees that must be respected. Those elements are more important than ever to the process of reconciliation and national unity needed to rebuild the country and achieve peace and stability for the brotherly Libyan people.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“We welcome the cooperation of the Office of Libya's Prosecutor General, which is reflected in the report of the Prosector of the International Criminal Court. However, we urge the authorities of that Arab nation to coordinate with the Office of the Prosecutor and to carry out the necessary consultations to address issues pertaining to the surrender of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi, who is currently being held by a militia group in Zintan.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“For that reason, we call on the Libyan authorities of the new Government of National Accord to fully cooperate with the International Criminal Court in order to transfer Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi to The Hague to stand trial in accordance with due process and with full respect for his human rights. Paragraph 5 of resolution 1970 (2011) urges Libya and States and regional and international organizations to fully cooperate with the International Criminal Court and with its Prosecutor. That call has been affirmed in resolutions 2174 (2014), 2213 (2015) and 2238 (2015), which reiterate Libya's obligation to fully cooperate with the Court and the Office of the Prosecutor in order to surrender Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi to the immediate custody of the International Criminal Court for prosecution.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“The Libyan Government of National Accord should take all the necessary measures, under the rule of law, to guarantee the human rights of Saadi Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi. Similarly, all actions that violate the human rights of the mentioned citizens and the rest of those affected should be investigated and punished. Venezuela rejects the July 2015 decision ofthe Tripoli Court of Assize, by which Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi was sentenced to the death in absentia, because that trial lacked the minimum due process to ensure a fair trial. The verdict has been rejected internationally by various organizations, including the Human Rights Council.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“We should continue to work decisively with a view to help promote and protect the human rights of Libyan citizens. In that regard, we encourage them to strengthen their cooperation with the International Criminal Court in order to facilitate the surrender of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi so that he may have an impartial trial, in accordance with due process and in compliance with resolution 1970 (2011), which facilitates the transfer of Al-Qadhafi to the Court. The evidence of torture of Al-Qadhafi family members and former members of the Government of President Muammar Al-Qadhafi, as well as the disappearance and persecution of human rights activists, reveal the institutional weakness of the country's legal system, the absence of due process, and human rights violations.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“In the light of this situation, we cannot say that Libya has a strong judicial system that guarantees due process and the human rights of people suspected of committing the most serious international crimes. Libya is a country that has been plunged into profound chaos and widespread violence, which has been exploited by terrorists of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham, Al-Qaida and Ansar Al-Sharia in order to expand their criminal agenda throughout the country and neighbouring nations. Those crimes should be the subject of investigations by the International Criminal Court in accordance with the Rome Statute. The Government of Venezuela and its people support Libya's efforts to realize, build and strengthen the Government of National Accord. We commend that effort and express our firm support.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“The political instability resulting from institutional collapse of the Libyan State caused by the military intervention of NATO in 2011 - which is recognized today as having been a major error on the part of several Heads of State - has severely affected the rule of law in that Arab nation, in particular its judicial system, whose repercussions can still be felt today. Regrettably, it has left the country dismembered and prey to terrorist groups and left the people thirsting for peace and tranquillity. The absence of strong institutions and the confrontations among factions that are fighting over control of the country are impeding the functioning of the State.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“Strengthening the international criminal justice system established after the creation of the International Criminal Court requires States parties to take no measure that may weaken its important role in combating impunity. In this context, it is necessary to maintain the independence and impartiality of the Court, free of individual interests that may undermine its credibility and the effectiveness of its operations. The consistent nature of the Court does not allow double standards or ambiguous signals in reference affairs by the Security Council.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“Venezuela has been a State party to the Rome Statute since its inception in 2002, and therefore fully supports the strengthening of its institutions and the effective functioning of the International Criminal Court. In this respect, we urge those countries that are not parties to the Rome Statute to accede to it in order to achieve its universalization. The fight against impunity for the most serious international crimes is based on international cooperation, which is an essential element in achieving the objectives of the Court and requires the commitment of all States to implementing its decisions and winning support for its work, as the Security Council has done on multiple occasions.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carrefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomes the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, and thanks for her introduction of her eleventh report on the investigation on the situation in Libya, in accordance with resolution 1970 ( 2011). In that regard, we consider these exchanges among members of the Security Council and representatives of the Court to be relevant and timely. We reiterate to Ms. Bensouda our support in helping her management contribute to the fight against impunity in pursuit of the noble objectives of achieving full international justice.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source