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Ramirez Carrefio

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first: 2015-01-19
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“We urge the authorities of the new Government of National Accord to guarantee the sovereign management of its natural resources, in particular its oil, for the benefit of its people, in order to help overcome the country's grave social situation. We call on the international community to provide the Libyan people with the resources necessary to alleviate the fragile humanitarian situation, which continues to deteriorate as a consequence of the prolonged fighting among the various factions. Unfortunately, smugglers and human traffickers have taken advantage of the situation to profit from the pain and desperation of Libyans seeking to escape the terrible conditions in which they live.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“The Security Council has adopted resolutions in that area that must be strictly implemented. Furthermore, the new Libyan authorities should work decisively to ensure the promotion and protection of the human rights of their citizens. In that regard, we urge them to strengthen their cooperation with the International Criminal Court in order to facilitate the handover of Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi, so that he can be brought to trial in an impartial manner in accordance with due process. Our country is aware of the grat challenges facing the new phase of the Libyan process. The international community must therefore redouble its efforts to help Libya resolve its grave institutional and security crisis and thereby prevent an escalation of the conflict.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“In that vein, we wish to express our support for the establishment of a Government of National Accord that will ensure peace and stability, address the major humanitarian, economic and security challenges, and uproot the terrorist groups operating in that country and North Africa, in particular the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Ansar al-Sharia and Al-Qaida, which continue to pose a serious threat to international peace and security. The Government of National Accord that will be formed in Libya must take every necessary measure, with the support of the international community, to put an end to the illicit trafficking in arms to terrorist groups and non-State armed actors operating in Libya and throughout the African continent and stoking conflict in Iraq and Syria.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“Our country harbours every hope that the signing of the Political Agreement will promote a definitive political solution to the armed conflict in Libya, which has been submerged in chaos and violence since the 2011 military intervention that adversely affected every aspect of the country, in particular the political and security spheres, in addition to economic and social development and the enjoyment of human rights in that brotherly African nation. Venezuela has always supported a political solution to the conflict.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carrefio (Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2259 (2015). We believe that it is an important initiative that expresses the entire Security Council's political commitment to supporting the implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement signed on 17 December in Morocco - the fruit of mediation efforts supported by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. We would like to acknowledge the efforts undertaken by the various parties representing the Libyan people, and especially, by the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General representing the United Nations, Mr. Bernardino Leon and, currently, Mr. Martin Kobler.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“To that end, the participation of all sectors of Afghan society is required, together with the assistance of the international community and the United Nations, especially UNAMA, to which we extend our gratitude for the work done. We pay tribute to the officials of the Mission, who with professionalism and dedication, have carried out their tasks in a setting that is not without risks and challenges.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“According to the Secretary-General's report, the year 2015 will be the worst year since 2002 in relation to internally displaced persons caused by conflict. While it has not been possible to put an end to armed conflict with a View to achieving needed stability, we have continued to see a steady increase in such victims. Finally, we encourage the Government of Afghanistan to pursue its efforts within a comprehensive and inclusive political process leading to the establishment of a firm and lasting peace. We estimate that achieving this goal is linked to the commitment of the Taliban insurgency to resume the peace talks that began earlier this year.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“In the field of international humanitarian law, we join the Secretary-General's expressions of condemnation on the air attack on a hospital run by Medecins Sans Frontieres in Kunduz on 3 October, which unfortunately led to the death or injury of some 30 civilians, including patients and medical staff. We hope that, given the gravity of this unfortunate incident, the investigations being carried out by Afghanistan and the United States will shed light on this regrettable event and apportion the relevant accountability in the hopes that such actions are not repeated in the future. Likewise, we express our concern over the increasing number of internally displaced persons. This year it reached the figure of 235,000 people, which amounts to an increase of 70 per cent as compared to the previous year.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“In this regard, we are concerned by the 10 per cent increase in the numbers of children killed in conflict as well as by the sexual abuse to which this vulnerable group is victim. We condemn these actions, as they constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and international human rights law, with criminal consequences. Moreover, we recognize the efforts of the Afghan authorities to implement the National Action Plan for Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000). However, we regret that the Taliban is continuing to perpetrate attacks and kidnappings against women in Afghanistan.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Moreover, it must be remembered that achieving a firm and lasting peace in Afghanistan goes beyond simply using an military approach. Accordingly, economic and social conditions must be created to overcome the poverty, exclusion and discrimination that have affected citizens for decades and have been major drivers of conflict in the country. The international community should continue to support the people and the Government of Afghanistan by providing resources and building capacity to promote the country's comprehensive development. Our country expresses its concern at the ongoing attacks by terrorist groups. According to the report of the Secretary-General, the number of people affected rose by 26 per cent, with targeted attacks and clashes being the greatest cause of violence against civilians.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“In particular, we acknowledge the efforts undertaken by the Government in this area with the assistance of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. We reiterate that the effective fight against drugs requires international cooperation, including with neighbouring countries, to prevent, combat and eliminate this scourge. That is why, under the principle of common and shared responsibility in the fight against global drug problem, multilateral efforts involving both producers and consumers countries need to be redoubled. The reduction and eradication of crops must be accompanied by simultaneous measures to reduce demand in the drug-consuming countries. Only then can terrorist organizations operating in Afghanistan be cut off from financial resources resulting from the illegal trade in narcotics.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Likewise, it is extremely important to strengthen the presence and role of the State across the entire country, a step which would boost the trust of the Afghan people in their national institutions. Together with the threat of violent extremism, drug trafficking represents a serious obstacle to the stability and development of Afghanistan. That aforementioned illegal activity is the main source of funding for the Taliban, enabling them to engage in their terrorist activities. Today, we welcome the fact that there has been a decrease in the poppy harvests compared to last year. Nonetheless, the trade and trafficking in drugs across the region continue to represent a major challenge to the Afghan authorities.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Raising the quota for the participation of women in district and provincial electoral processes to 25 per cent constitutes one of the most important recommendations. My country welcomes the recent appointment of officials to various areas of the public administration. Such decisions also strengthen the institutions of the State. However, as pointed out in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/942), the Afghan authorities must take appropriate measures in order to be able to appoint officials to fill the vacancies in public institutions that are of paramount importance for the functioning of the country, such as the Ministry of Defence and the Office of the Attorney General.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Countering terrorism means strengthening the capacity of the Afghan National Security Forces as a core institution of the State. The military actions of ISIS and the Taliban represent a setback to the consolidation of peace and to the national reconciliation process, which is spearheaded by UNAMA together with the Afghanistan High Peace Council. The newpolitical phase facing the Afghan leadership must be shaped by efforts to pursue compliance with the reforms submitted last year, among which the electoral calendar is one of the most important. We welcome the fact that the Afghan Government has approved seven of the ten recommendations submitted to them by the Special Electoral Reform Commission.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Such soaring violence explains why instability remains a negative feature in Afghanistan, which impacts the peacebuilding process and the development of that country. The capture of the city of Kunduz last September by the Taliban represented a setback for the Afghan security forces, which saw their response capacity in the face of the insurgent assault compromised. Such events, together with the presence of groups associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS), constitute a further factor of destabilization that raises the stakes for the international community, particularly the Security Council, leading to a pressing need for us to adopt robust measures to curb the flow of foreign terrorist fighters travelling into Afghanistan from the armed conflicts in Iraq and Syria.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Mr. Suarez Moreno (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to thank Mr. Nicholas Hayson, Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and the Ambassador of Afghanistan, Ambassador Saikal, for their statements. We would also like to convey our condolences to the families of the victims in the wake of the terrorist attack perpetrated in the compound of the Embassy of Spain in Kabul on 11 December. We robustly condemn that terrorist act. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its concern in the light of the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan resulting from the activities of armed groups operating in various regions. That violence is reflected in the 19 per cent increase in violent incidents, when measured against the same period last year.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Finally, our country and our Government will continue working towards achieving peace and the end of this terrible conflict through our modest cooperation in the Security Council, on the basis for a negotiated political solution and with the leadership of the Syrian people and its Government and institutions, thereby ensuring the sovereignty and independence of that brotherly Arab country.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“That is why the effective implementation of the resolutions adopted by the General Assembly and the Security Council to combat terrorism - including Council resolutions 2178 (2014), 2199 (2015) and 2253 (2015) - is of paramount importance as part of the strategy designed collectively to put an end to the financing, supply of arms and training to terrorist groups and armed and violent non- State actors that later become allies of ISIS and Al-Nusra Front in different parts of the world, making them a global threat to international peace and security. We must prevent the collapse of Syria and its institutions, as noted in the Vienna statement. That is crucial, since the traumatic experiences in Iraq and Libya - and their terrible consequences - must not be repeated.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“If the international community does not act decisively to prevent the financing, training and arms transfers to those groups and stop their use and encouragement as tools to overthrow Governments, all peoples will continue to pay a high price to achieve the peace and security that they so yearn for. In that context, international cooperation in the fight against terrorism must be strengthened. Venezuela supports any action aimed at combatting ISIS and other terrorist organizations, with the understanding that it must be coordinated with the Syrian authorities.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“Furthermore, it is important to draw up as soon as possible the lists of terrorist and opposition groups in order to advance the agenda proposed by the International Syria Support Group in November. Opposition groups should be aware that they must sit down and negotiate with the Syrian authorities in a constructive spirit to achieve a political and peaceful solution to the conflict. With regard to the designation of terrorist groups, there must not be any double standards or "good" and "bad" terrorists. That aspect is important because the Syrian Government is waging a merciless battle against the terrorist organizations of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) and Al-Nusra Front, among others, which have expanded their activities to other countries in the Middle East, North Africa and other regions.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“The Syrian people must reaffirm their political independence, with the help of the international community, without foreign interference or solutions imposed from outside that reflect interests that are different from those of Syria. In that connection, Venezuela reiterates its support for the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Syria and its right to self-determination in accordance with international law, including the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The resolution of the humanitarian crisis in Syria is linked to the end of hostilities. Continued conflict will further exacerbate the tragic humanitarian situation and will, in turn, create greater instability and have an impact on neighbouring countries, which have taken in millions of refugees fleeing the war.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“We express our appreciation and support for the diplomatic efforts made by Mr. Staffan de Mistura to achieve a firm and lasting peace in Syria. We are aware that identifying common elements to lay the basis for political negotiations is a difficult, but very important, task that requires the commitment of all parties to achieve concrete progress. We believe that a positive aspect of the Vienna process is the willingness to engage with the Government of President Bashar Al-Assad in order to find a political way out of the conflict. Venezuela believes the legitimate Government of President Al-Assad to be one of the key players in the political equation that could lead to a resolution of the conflict. Ignoring that essential reality is to condemn the peace process to failure.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“We are pleased to note that there is political will among the players with influence on the crisis in Syria that can pave the way for peace, which the Syrian people so yearn for. We must act decisively, and we think the space opened up by the presidency of the Council provides an encouraging sign. We must seize the opportunity before us and decisively move the peace process in Syria forward, building on the momentum of Vienna, along the path to a political solution to the armed conflict. In the same vein, willingness should not only be expressed in words, but with concrete actions resulting from a commitment by both parties to put an end to such a conflict as this, which has had very serious humanitarian consequences and has affected international peace and security.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carrefio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Madam President, for convening this important meeting on the peace process in Syria. We also welcome the presence of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs and other high- level representatives at this meeting. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela voted in favour of resolution 2254 (2015), despite the short period of time with which we had to familiarize ourselves with its content, because we believe that the text reaffirms the view that the solution to the armed conflict that affects that Arab country, as a result of the criminal actions of terrorist groups, should be political, peaceful and negotiated. We have always been in favour of such an approach.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“Finally, we believe the international community must continue to work to create, implement and strengthen strategies that can neutralize terrorist groups' ability to act. In that regard, we believe that the eventual adoption of an international convention against terrorism would complement the range of international legal instruments we already have, by enabling us to arrive at a definition that would strengthen the consensus on this subject.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“The best example of that is the way that ISIS has supported itself thanks to revenue illicitly generated in the occupied territories, primarily by exploiting and selling oil, looting banks, smuggling cultural heritage and antiquities and kidnapping for ransom, among others. In that regard, financial intelligence activities, along with the timely exchange of operational information, are crucial if we are to disrupt and dismantle the financial infrastructure of such terrorist organizations, keeping in mind that ending their financing will help to limit and even contain their criminal activities. It is important to understand how they manage their resources if we are to combat them effectively.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“That is why the international response to this scourge requires an assessment of the conditions that favour its spread throughout the world, without justifying the commission of terrorist acts in any circumstances, with a view to developing effective and innovative strategies to counter terrorist and extremist narratives so as to prevent the radicalization, recruitment and mobilization of both human and economic resources in its favour. Much progress has been made since 11 September 2001 in combating financing for terrorist groups, but clearly it is not enough. As terrorist societies and groups have evolved, these criminal organizations have also improved their methods of building and managing their resources.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“States must boldly assume their responsibility for fighting this scourge by ensuring full compliance with the provisions of international instruments and the resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly prohibiting the transfer of arms to, the financing and training of, and the provision of safe haven to terrorist groups. Effectively tackling this phenomenon does not allow for dichotomies, because there is no such thing as good terrorists and bad terrorists. Terrorism is a single phenomenon that must be prevented, confronted and eliminated unequivocally.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“We hope that all States will work towards their strict implementation, without exception or double standards. The most recent terrorist attacks, in particular those committed by ISIS, demonstrate that vulnerability in the face of this terrible scourge and the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters is now worldwide. That is why the role of the Council will be crucial in the fight to address this extraordinary threat to the future of humankind. In the same vein, we stress that effectively combatting terrorism, including the financing thereof, will require robust joint efforts on the part of the international community.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“It must be stated clearly that the rapid rise of terrorism is the result, inter alia, of the financial and military support provided to armed and violent non-State actors who were previously exploited as instruments of destabilization before becoming terrorist groups that merged with ISIS, expanding rapidly. My country is appalled by the suffering and high cost in human life paid by the peoples ofIraq, Libya and Syria, among others, as a result of the barbaric acts and violence of terrorist groups. It is time for the Security Council to act to prevent the financing and support of terrorism, while complying with international law. My country therefore firmly supported resolution 2199 (2015) and resolution 2253 (2015), which we adopted earlier today.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Venezuela reiterates its categorical rejection of acts of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, irrespective of motive, wherever and by whomever it is committed, bearing in mind that such acts constitute flagrant violations of international law and violate the right to life. Accordingly, my country wishes to express its deep concern over the accelerated pace at which the phenomenon has spread, and the unprecedented military and logistical capacity at the disposal of terrorists acting in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. The extraordinary military capacity of terrorist groups has been directly linked to the destabilization of countries such as Iraq, Libya and Syria through military intervention, foreign interference and war.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“My country highlights the unity and joint efforts of all the members of the Security Council that enabled the unanimous adoption today of resolution 2253 (2015), whose provisions are central to addressing this issue of global reach while also serving to adapt the instruments and mechanisms of the Council to the situation facing humankind today, in particular the ruthless actions of terrorist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS). We note that the Security Council is able to effectively fulfil its mandate when the necessary political will is there. We hope that this spirit will prevail, enabling us to address and resolve important issues that have awaited the Council's attention for years.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carrefio (Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Mr. Jacob Lew, United States Secretary of the Treasury, and his delegation for having convened this debate on an issue of such importance - the threat to international peace and security posed by terrorism and its financing. We also thank in particular the Finance Ministers and other national officials for their presence here this afternoon, as well as the Secretary-General and the President of the Financial Action Task Force, Mr. Je-Yoon Shin, for their attendance here today.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to reiterate that, once the Iranian nuclear issue is resolved, the Security Council and the international community should devote themselves to continuing to work on the denuclearization of other regions of the world, in particular the Middle East.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“We urge the Committee, in accordance with its mandate, to investigate and consider the information on cases and to take appropriate action with the consent of all its members, including the country concerned itself. We would like to reiterate that the most important task at this stage is to move forward with the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. My country reaffirms its full support for the implementation of this historic undertaking. We also encourage all Member States to respect and comply in good faith with the provisions adopted in this comprehensive agreement.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“Under the current circumstances, the Committee should focus its efforts on contributing to the smooth implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and play a constructive role so as to ensure a definitive and comprehensive solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, while carrying out its work in a balanced manner in order to avoid any measures that could impact or hinder the implementation of the Plan. With regard to the cases presented in the report ofthe Chair of the 1737 Committee, we encourage the parties to settle those differences in an atmosphere of respect and dialogue and based on objective investigations in the relevant bodies.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“In that context, Venezuela once again invokes the sovereign right of developing countries to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes in accordance with article IV of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. To that end, Venezuela believes that, in addressing the issues on the agenda of the 1737 Committee, it is important to bear the current political context in mind as we move through this crucial phase of the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“The definitive lifting of the Security Council sanctions regime and the unilateral coercive measures implemented illegally against both Iran, as well as against other countries in relation to their cooperation with Iran, should be the next step once implementation day takes place, in accordance with the Plan of Action. We therefore hope that the end of the sanctions regime will facilitate, on the basis of mutual respect, the development of full relations in the economic, trade, financial, technological and energy sectors between Iran and the other members of the international community interested in strengthening ties with it.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“The Islamic Republic of Iran, an important member of the Non-Aligned Movement, has given tangible evidence of its commitment to comply with its obligations undertaken with the framework of the agreements reached with all the parties involved in the process. In that respect, we urge taking advantage of this political juncture to focus on resolving differences on the basis of dialogue and negotiation. Moreover, it is important to underscore that, once the IAEA informs the Security Council that the Islamic Republic of Iran has completed the implementation of the initial measures related to its nuclear programme as set out in resolution 2231 (2015), a significant change is expected to take place with regard to the sanctions regime applied to that country.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“We also welcome the recent reports submitted by that multilateral institution that indicate that monitoring and verification activities are being carried out without any setbacks, and with the support and facilitation of the Iranian authorities. We encourage the parties to intensify their efforts so that by the end of 2015 all outstanding issues between the IAEA and Iran can be resolved. We acknowledge the role played by the Agency in resolving all issues related to the Iranian nuclear programme, and hope that cooperation will grow stronger with a view to moving forward with the measures related to the implementation of the Plan.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“The achievement of that important diplomatic agreement demonstrates once again that, through dialogue and negotiation, peaceful solutions can be found to disputes that affect international peace and security. The adoption of the Joint Plan has had a positive impact on the start of a new chapter in diplomatic relations between Iran and some very influential members of the international community. The brotherly country of Iran is a key partner in the search for political and negotiated solutions to the serious conflicts that afflict the roiled region of the Middle East, solutions that require the taking into account of Iran's views and interests. In that context, we welcome the fact that dialogue and cooperation has continued between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carreflo (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): We want to thank Ambassador Roman Oyarzun Marchesi for his presentation of the quarterly report of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). Similarly, we would like to express to him and his team our gratitude for the efforts undertaken to promote and fulfil the Committee's programme of work. The consideration by the Security Council of the Iranian nuclear issue is at a critical transitional phase. The Security Council's unanimous support for the agreement adopted in resolution 2231 (2015) has helped to lay the groundwork for the successful implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the promotion and maintenance of the international non-proliferation regime.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“Such cooperation would also help in reaching a solution to the conflict in Darfur aimed at achieving peace and justice for the Sudanese people, in line with international law.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7582 (2015) · source
“We urge all parties to put an end to such practices, which are unacceptable under international law. We would like to reiterate our support for the position of regional bodies and joint political entities such as the African Union, the Organization for Islamic Cooperation, the League of Arab States and the Non-Aligned Movement, among others, regarding the defence of the principle that should govern the Sudan's entities and constitutional proceedings in order to ensure their compliance with the International Criminal Court regarding the necessity of complementarity for all the bodies involved. For that reason, we call for improved cooperation between the ICC and the Government of the Sudan, as well as between the countries of the region, in order to ensure accountability for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7582 (2015) · source
“The ICC must work in a balanced way to promote justice and the achievement of a lasting, sustainable, comprehensive and holistic peace. In that regard, we are concerned some elements' attempts to politicize the work of the International Criminal Court, and thus undermine the principles that govern it. They weaken the Court's institutional status, to the detriment of the spirit and purpose of the Rome Statute. Venezuela firmly and unreservedly condemns armed attacks that target the civilian population, which are a flagrant violation of international human rights and humanitarian law, whoever perpetrates them and for whatever reason. We are therefore extremely concerned about the fact that the report continues to describe a continuing complex situation of violence and abuse in Darfur.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7582 (2015) · source
“Venezuela considers the issue of accountability to be particularly important, since we believe it makes a major contribution to fostering a climate of trust in the State institutions of the Sudan, as well as to breaking the cycle of impunity, particularly in Darfur. In that regard, we also believe that making accountability a concrete reality is an important part of achieving a lasting peace in the post-conflict phase. In supporting the Prosecutor's efforts to ensure that justice and accountability are realized, we would also like to urge the Court to be objective and impartial in evaluating the situation. Its role in an impartial investigation of the actions of all parties to the conflict is crucial to strengthening its credibility.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7582 (2015) · source
“We believe that international cooperation is an essential ingredient for the full achievement of the Court's objectives, a view endorsed by the Security Council in resolution 1593 (2005), which calls for the cooperation of the Government of the Sudan and the international community, with the goal of strengthening the rule of law, protecting human rights and combating impunity in the Darfur region. To that end, we believe that cooperation between the Security Council, the International Criminal Court and regional bodies such as the African Union has a critical role to play in ensuring that political agreements founded on mutual respect and unwavering observance of international law, aimed at achieving peace, stability, development and justice, can be arrived at in the Sudan.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7582 (2015) · source
“Mr. Ramirez Carreiio (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her presentation of the twenty- second report on the investigation of the situation in the Sudan. We also commend the work of the Office of the Prosecutor and the Court in combating impunity and promoting justice for victims of the crimes cited in article 5 of the Rome Statute, to which Venezuela has been an active party since its entry into force in 2002.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7582 (2015) · source
“While we regret that once again the spirit of unity that should mark the work of the Security Council has not been within reach due to the preference for a text that is vulnerable to potential controversy, we also hope that future discussions will bear in mind these concerns so as to arrive at a balanced text that serves as an effective tool in the work being done by UNMISS.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7581 (2015) · source
“That in no way reflects a position against the Mission, or a deviation from our position on the need for African solutions for African countries, or a contradiction when it comes to the needs and interests of the men, women and children in need in South Sudan, who so greatly value the protection of UNMISS and its support in addressing the humanitarian crisis affecting so many parts of the country as a result of the conflict. In conclusion, we are convinced that our African brothers and sisters, in particular in South Sudan, understand our position.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7581 (2015) · source