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first: 1998-06-15
most recent: 2005-05-26
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“While performing its own specialized duties, each plays a supportive and reinforcing role in ensuring the physical, legal and psychological protection and well-being of the hapless civilians caught up in the trauma of armed conflict. The observations made by the Secretary-General in his report must be seriously attended to in order to strengthen the mechanisms already agreed in the past by the Council for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Malaysia fully supports the emphasis on reaffirming the commitment to the principles of international law based on justice, the peaceful settlement of disputes and respect for human dignity.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“I urge the Council to take effective measures to protect the Palestinian civilians, who have long suffered under harsh and brutal Israeli occupation. The Council has to agree that the protection of Palestinian civilians forms the very essence of the question addressed by the Council today, given its longstanding nature. The protection of civilians in armed conflict requires a comprehensive approach on the part of the international community, including through regional approaches. It also requires coordinated and concerted efforts on the part of all concerned - Governments, the parties in conflict, peacekeepers, United Nations humanitarian workers, and the personnel of other international relief agencies and non-governmental organizations. They are indispensable partners in the field.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The perpetrators of such attacks must be held accountable, as affirmed in Council resolution 1502 (2003) of 26 August 2003. My delegation is concerned over the continuing obstructions placed against humanitarian access to people in need of food, water, shelter and medical care in conflict situations. The statistics are far from encouraging, in Africa and elsewhere. In the occupied Palestinian territories, humanitarian assistance for 3.5 million civilians has been severely affected following the construction of the wall by Israel. This has had a profound humanitarian impact on civilians by separating the inhabitants of Palestinian communities from their jobs and markets and severely limiting their access to food, water and power supplies and essential social services, including schools and hospitals.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It is important that the perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity be made accountable for their actions and face the full penalty of the law even after the conflict is over. The international community must collectively demonstrate its resolve to punish those responsible. My delegation reiterates its condemnation of the direct attacks on United Nations staff and other humanitarian personnel in Iraq, particularly the bombings of the United Nations and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) headquarters in Baghdad on 19 August and 27 October 2003, respectively. The killing of 27 United Nations staff members and the assault on more than 426 others mark a disturbing trend of disregard for humanitarian principles and a deliberate targeting of humanitarian workers for political or tactical purposes.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Such inhumane acts committed against those groups are unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. The perpetrators of these criminal and cruel acts must be brought to justice to put an end to the culture of impunity that is so pervasive in so many areas of armed conflict around the world. My delegation believes that the protection of civilians in armed conflict should be all-encompassing. The affected civilians should not only be assured of their physical security in situations of armed conflict but also be provided with legal protection under international law. This point is underscored by the Secretary-General in his report. There are in existence a number of international instruments and conventions that provide the legal basis for the protection of civilians.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In Iraq, the increasingly serious threats to security and the continued fighting have resulted in more civilian deaths and injuries. Civilian detainees have been subjected to torture and to other serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. The continued deterioration of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, as a result of escalating violence and military attacks, as well the blatant disregard of international law by Israel, has caused civilian deaths and sufferings. In these conflicts, women, children, the aged and the infirm continue to be the most vulnerable groups. They constitute some 90 per cent of conflict casualties around the world. This is a deplorable development.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In that regard, my delegation is encouraged by the report, which has identified specific ways in which performance in the protection of civilians can be further improved. This examination will give rise to further discussions that should assist the Council and the other principal organs of the United Nations - the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council - in reaching a consensus on the issues at hand. The alarming increase in the number of civilians caught up in armed conflicts is cause for concern for the international community. Civilians have been displaced and are struggling to survive in harsh conditions. Many have been killed or subjected to extreme human rights violations, including rape and sexual violence.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“My delegation joins others in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We also wish to pay tribute to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan, for his stewardship of the Council last month. I wish to thank you, Mr. President, and members of the Council for having convened this public debate on the important issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict. I also thank and congratulate the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Jan Egeland, for his presentation of the comprehensive report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which examines the issues outlined in earlier reports and resolutions of the Council.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Finally, we are of the view that the substance of the resolution, once adopted by the Council, should form a useful basis for Member States of the United Nations to consider formulating in due course a comprehensive, multilaterally-negotiated legal instrument to address the specific question of preventing the acquisition of WMD by non-State actors in all its aspects. The Non-Aligned Movement is convinced that the draft resolution could, as intended, help to fill the lacunae currently existing in international non- proliferation regimes concerning the actions of non- State actors relating to WMD. We urge the Security Council to take into consideration our concerns in view of the far-reaching and wide-ranging implications of the decision the Council proposes to take.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Fourthly, the text of the draft resolution should conform to Article 25 of the Charter of the United Nations. While NAM. agrees that preventing non-State actors from acquiring weapons of mass destruction is an issue of paramount importance and is in keeping with efforts to address threats to international peace and security, NAM. believes that this objective can still be achieved without resorting to Chapter VII of the Charter. Fifthly, in view of the importance of all provisions stipulated in the draft resolution, the proposed follow-up mechanism to monitor the implementation of the resolution should be provided with a clearly-defined mandate and terms of reference, including a time frame.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“There could also be references to the establishment of a zone free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East, in line with relevant resolutions already adopted by the Council. Secondly, NAM. hopes that the definition of terms could be made clearer, such as, but not confined to "means of delivery" and "related materials". There may be other important terms identified as appropriate that require defining. A clearer definition of terms could help avoid unnecessary difficulty for Member States in implementing the provisions of the draft resolution once it is adopted. Thirdly, lack of clarity and vague definitions could result in time-consuming and painstaking interpretation at the national level, especially when legislation and national action are required.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“While fully recognizing the importance and urgency of dealing with the issue of the threat of the use of WMD by non-State actors, NAM. also feels that the manner in which the international community responds to this threat should be equally important. Therefore, we would counsel the need for further consultations and would request that the Security Council not rush into making a decision. I now wish to highlight some specific points. First, the Non-Aligned Movement firmly believes that non-proliferation should be addressed together with disarmament and the continued possession of weapons of mass destruction of any type, which is in fact a threat to international peace and security. That should be adequately reflected in the draft resolution, not only in the preambular section but also in other parts, to provide the necessary balance.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement sincerely hopes that the sponsors and other Council members will continue to take into consideration the views and concerns expressed by NAM. member countries. We believe that it is important to ensure that the final product is realistic, generally acceptable and implementable. After all, in this regard, Governments, national legislatures and, for that matter, the private sector in all Member countries are expected to cooperate and take appropriate measures, including the enactment of new legislation and the streamlining or amending of existing legislation where applicable. The Council must give ample time and opportunity for Governments to cooperate fully in ensuring the implementation of the draft resolution.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“to the sponsors of the draft resolution for their initiative as well as for their preparedness to engage the larger membership of the United Nations in consultations on this very important question, not just confining discussion to members of the Security Council. We found the informal consultations between NAM. members and the sponsors held on 6 April to be a very useful effort. We would welcome further consultations on this issue before the Council takes a decision on it. We would also welcome consultations between Council members and NAM. on other issues of global concern and interest in the future, in the spirit of promoting dialogue, transparency and accountability in the work of the Security Council.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“They also urged all member States to take and strengthen national measures, as appropriate, to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and materials and technologies related to their manufacture." It is clear from that statement that the NAM member countries welcome international efforts to prevent terrorists and other non-State actors from acquiring weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The draft resolution currently under discussion in the Council is one of those efforts. While we do not dispute its intent, we still have questions, doubts and our own views and comments regarding its content. I should like to convey the sincere appreciation of NAM.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“They welcomed the adoption by consensus of General Assembly resolution 57/83 entitled, 'Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction', and underlined the need for this threat to humanity to be addressed within the United Nations framework and through international law. While stressing that the most effective way of preventing terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction is through the total elimination of such weapons, they emphasized that progress was urgently needed in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation in order to help maintain international peace and security and to contribute to global efforts against terrorism. They called upon all member States to support international efforts to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Mr. President, I should like to thank you, on behalf on the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), for convening this open debate on a question that is very important to all States Members of the United Nations and to the international community at large. The position of NAM. on the question of the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery by non-State actors, in particular terrorists, is encapsulated in paragraph 100 of the Final Document of the thirteenth Conference of Heads of State or Government of NAM, held in Kuala Lumpur in February 2003. That paragraph reads as follows: "The Heads of State or Government expressed their satisfaction with the consensus among States on measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring WMD.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Israel must be held responsible and accountable for the cycle of violence that has resulted in widespread suffering and loss of life. The international community must condemn such horrific acts in the strongest terms possible. It must not allow Israel to repeatedly act with impunity, in complete disregard of international law and public opinion. Malaysia calls on the Security Council at this critical juncture to reiterate its demand for the complete cessation of all acts of violence, including all acts of terrorism, military attacks, provocation, incitement and destruction. Furthermore, the Council should reiterate its full endorsement of the road map and the vision of two States living side by side in peace and security and call on both parties to adhere to the provisions of the road map and to implement them.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“The Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Honourable Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, has conveyed his concern in letters which he has written to key world leaders, expressing alarm over the worsening situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, reaffirming his support for the efforts of the Quartet, including the United Nations, to achieve the objective of bringing into being a sovereign and independent Palestinian State and stating his firm belief that confidence-building plays a crucial part in the implementation of the road map. He has urged the leaders, as well as the Secretary-General, to ensure that Israel abides by the Middle East peace plan. Malaysia believes that Israel's continued resort to acts of State terrorism is a clear violation of international law.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“Malaysia unequivocally condemns extrajudicial executions, which are clearly illegal and counterproductive to the peace efforts. We condemn the assassination of Mr. Al-Rantisi, as we did the assassination of Sheikh Ahmad Yassin. Malaysia reiterates its grave concern over current developments and the continuing deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territories.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“Regrettably, the Security Council has convened for the second time within the space of one month to consider the continued deterioration of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, as a result of escalating violence and military attacks, as well as the blatant disregard of international law by Israel and its continued perpetration of extrajudicial executions, the latest being the brutal murder of Hamas leader, Mr. Abdel Aziz Al-Rantisi last Saturday. This latest Israeli action will only serve to inflame emotions on the ground, further worsen the situation and clearly jeopardize the prospects for peace in the Middle East. As expected, Palestinians are vowing to take revenge. Israel continues with its arrogant attitude to carry out further attacks. When will the cycle end?”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“It is crucial for us to meet the urgent and indispensable requirements of the country in the remaining period and to secure the progress achieved so far. In this connection, my delegation looks forward to receiving a report from the Secretary-General in early 2004. In conclusion, I wish to join the Secretary- General and others in paying tribute to the late Sergio Vieira de Mello, the Secretary-General's former Special Representative, for the remarkable and enormous contribution that he made to Timor-Leste and the United Nations efforts in the country.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“In this, the friends of Timor-Leste in the region and beyond can play a constructive role. In this regard, we warmly welcome the cordial and constructive contacts and bilateral engagements between Timor-Leste and its immediate and important neighbour, Indonesia. We think that this augurs well for Timor-Leste in its effort to play a meaningful role in the region. It is clear to Malaysia, from the Secretary- General's report, that the international community must assess and take stock of the progress and challenges faced by the Government and people of Timor-Leste and the international community in fulfilling the common responsibility to further progress in the nation after the withdrawal of UNMISET.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“Malaysia has also provided training to the Timorese in various areas of human resources, including archiving, firefighting, policing and diplomacy, through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme. Additional areas of assistance and cooperation between Malaysia and Timor-Leste are also being explored. The Embassy of Malaysia in Dili would be in a position to facilitate further cooperation. The first Malaysian resident Ambassador to Timor-Leste has been at his post in Dili since August. Timor-Leste has also appointed its Ambassador to Malaysia. The exchange of high-level visits between the two countries, including visits in the very near future, would definitely further strengthen relations and cooperation. Clearly, in this early stage of its post- independence period, Timor-Leste will face many challenges in nation-building.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“We will assist within our capability to do so. We would continue to provide the appropriate assistance, bilaterally and through regional and international efforts, including our participation in the United Nations mission. In this connection, we are appreciative of the acceptance of and support given by the Government of Timor-Leste to the current Force Commander of UNMISET, who is from the Malaysian Armed Forces. We have also deployed under UNMISET a self- sustained police unit comprising 125 personnel from the Royal Malaysian Police. In addition, we have 30 additional Malaysian civilian police personnel serving with UNMISET. They have also been able to assist in training the National Police of Timor-Leste.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“The process of nation-building and reconciliation is a highly complex and sensitive matter. At the same time, the formation of a sustainable democratic State would require a higher level of maturity by the people of Timor-Leste than what they have achieved so far. It is important that all parties concerned put aside their differences to maintain the political stability of the country. In this regard, we hope that the leaders of Timor-Leste will pay equal attention to the rights of each of the minority populations, including the minority Muslim population. Malaysia believes that, with political stability and sound economic and social planning, the economy will gradually progress and develop. As a country in the region, Malaysia will play its part in assisting the Government and people of Timor- Leste in their nation-building efforts.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“We note that Timor-Leste remains a predominantly agrarian society. Poverty is still a critical problem. Unemployment is still high. Urban unemployment is now a major concern. Although the Government has been able to collect $44 million in revenue this year, much of it derived from petroleum- related earnings, the national budget still requires international assistance to cover a shortfall of some $26.6 million. The heavy reliance of the economy on external factors has to be addressed on an urgent basis by UNMISET and the Government. In this connection, Malaysia believes that the development of the private sector is also critical to stimulating economic growth. The role played by the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank, concerning proposals for projects that would employ the Timorese people, will also be critical.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“The concerns highlighted by the Secretary-General certainly require a thorough analysis by the Council and the international community at large. We note that significant progress has been made towards the major milestones identified in UNMISET's implementation plan. But the Secretary-General has also assessed that it will not be possible for Timor- Leste to achieve self-sufficiency in certain key areas of UNMISET's mandate by 20 May 2004. It is therefore fitting that thought be given to what should follow the expiration of UNMISET's mandate. In this regard, I note the statement made earlier by Ambassador John Dauth, the permanent representative of Australia, regarding Australia's proposal for a follow-on United Nations mission, as well as the remarks made by Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani, the permanent representative of Singapore.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“The National Police of Timor-Leste still requires international assistance, especially in the areas of effectiveness, impartiality and accountability. Of particular concern are the specialized areas such as investigations, forensics, intelligence gathering and special operations to counter acts of terrorism, hijacking and kidnapping. Furthermore, it is envisaged that the Timor-Leste Defence Force would unlikely be in a position to conduct sustained operations immediately following the withdrawal of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). Malaysia believes that continued efforts to improve public administration and sustain a peaceful environment will provide the critical foundation for the promotion of social and economic development in Timor-Leste.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“I am sure that the Security Council and the international community continue to share the concerns that the Secretary-General had raised prior to the independence of the country, such as the lack of expertise in the areas of finance, justice, rule of law, human rights and policing. This shortcoming could remain as an impediment to successful progress towards viable nation-building. However, we believe that with the resolve of the Government and of the people of Timor-Leste, and with international assistance, this shortcoming can be overcome in due course. We note that with regard to civilian advisers, 37 per cent of the total posts identified have not yet been funded. According to the Secretary-General, 22 per cent of the prison population is comprised of individuals in detention under expired warrants.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“I thank the Secretary- General for his report; the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kamalesh Sharma, for his comprehensive presentation; and the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) for the good work it has done. I also congratulate them all. Timor-Leste is now entering the final phases of the drawdown in UNMISET's presence. We note from the report and the briefing that Timor-Leste has made remarkable progress in governance and the development of its civil service. The development of basic skills among the Timorese is continuing and progressing well. We welcome the initiation of an open presidency by President Gusmao and the continuation of the open governance initiative by the Government. We note with satisfaction that the National Parliament has concluded its first year of legislative activity.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“The wall must not be allowed to be used as a tool to further suppress the already downtrodden Palestinian people. We call on the Security Council to act decisively by adopting a resolution calling for the destruction of the wall and preventing its completion. Pressure must be brought to bear on Israel to comply with the demands of the international community in respect of this wall.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“We believe that the crisis caused by occupation and settlement is more pronounced and desperate now than ever before. It deserves immediate action on the part of the Security Council. The world cannot afford to allow Israel to boldly press on with its settler colonialism activities and - more imperatively as a matter of greater urgency - its ongoing and future construction of the expansionist wall. Israel must be prevented from using security as a pretext to annex Palestinian territory. The extensive impact of the wall demands the immediate action of the Security Council, particularly those members with the power to influence Israel. We urge them to undertake serious efforts to prevent the wall from being used as a means to annex Palestinian lands and effectively prevent the creation of a Palestinian State.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“In his report on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, the Special Rapporteur of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights estimated that the wall would cut off about 210,000 Palestinians from social services, schools and places of work. He has also stated that it would likely lead to a new generation of refugees or internally displaced persons. The wall would also isolate the primary resources of the West Bank on which the future Palestinian State would depend. This, indeed, should be alarming to the international community, Israel included. Could the world allow this to happen? Could we seriously allow an already deprived population to be subjected to such degrading and inhumane treatment on their own land?”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“The Palestinian town of Qalqilya is effectively surrounded by walls on almost all sides, virtually imprisoning 41,600 of its people. The wall is not just a problem; it will be a major obstacle to peace. We note with grave concern that the wall is not being built in accordance with the internationally recognized boundary of the Armistice Line of 1949. Large portions of the wall are being constructed deep into occupied Palestinian territory, separating Palestinians from their agricultural land and water resources. The wall is designed to engulf settlements. Besides the massive confiscation of fertile Palestinian land, valuable subterranean water reservoirs have also been annexed.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“But the plans for the wall, and the actual construction itself, indicate that it is more than just a security wall. It appears to be a devious way to create new facts on the ground and impose a unilateral solution which would prejudge the outcome of future negotiations on the boundaries of the two States, Israel and Palestine. According to available information, the wall could extend for up to 650 kilometres, be eight metres high, and have a concrete base, as well as watch towers every 200 metres. The wall is to have trenches, roads and fences running parallel to it. For this purpose, hundreds of thousands of dunums of Palestinian land, including prime agricultural land, have been, and will be, confiscated by Israel and turned into what would practically be no-man's-land adjacent to the wall.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“We stress that the implantation of Israeli colonies in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza is in violation of international law, in particular the Fourth Geneva Convention. The Israeli Government and others must surely realize that settler colonialism has become the primary obstacle to Palestinian self- determination. It remains a major impediment to progress in the peace process. We strongly urge Israel to dismantle the settlements and freeze all settlement activity, as envisaged by the road map. With regard to the separation wall, we believe that its construction is severely jeopardizing the creation of a viable contiguous Palestinian State and the realization of the two-State solution. The Israeli Government says that the wall is necessary to protect Israel from terrorists.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“This is double the total a decade ago. Palestinian lands are being confiscated to make way for illegal settlements and bypass roads for them. Barriers are being built to protect such illegal settlements. Effluent from those settlements has caused the destruction of Palestinian farmland. Israeli soldiers are deployed to protect the settlers. Those facts are there for all to see. One needs only to look at the present-day map of the occupied Palestinian territory to know how many settlements have been built. How could the international community ignore those facts? It is clear that Israel's settler colonialism activities impact gravely on the Palestinian people. This policy cannot remain unchallenged by the international community.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“On the contrary, such actions by Israel have provoked violent retaliation from Palestinian militant groups. Clearly, both sides are now locked in a continuing cycle of violence, which makes it all the more difficult to move forward to achieve a peaceful solution. The Non-Aligned Movement is extremely concerned about the implications and long-term effect of Israel's continued settlement policies and the construction of the wall in the occupied Palestinian territory. We were dismayed to learn about Israel's recent announcement of its intention to build about 600 homes in three large West Bank settlements. Israel has obviously chosen to ignore the numerous calls made by the international community for it to cease settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory. The total number of settlers has reached more than 230,000.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“We condemn the continuing and escalating Israeli military campaign against the Palestinian people, in particular the wilful killing of civilians and including extrajudicial executions, the demolition of homes, paralysing closures, the excessive and indiscriminate use of force, and continuing settler colonial activities. Much as we condemn the deadly suicide bombings against innocent Israeli civilians, we reiterate that the Israeli Government must exercise restraint. It must act in accordance with international law. It must act rationally. The disproportionate use of force against the Palestinian people and the implementation and enforcement of severe policies and practices in furtherance of occupation by the Israeli Government will not guarantee enhanced security for the people of Israel.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“On behalf of the Non- Aligned Movement, I wish to express our sincere appreciation to you, Sir, and to the members of the Security Council for convening this open meeting to allow the larger membership of the United Nations to express once again their views on the question of Palestine. This meeting is focused in particular on the construction of the expansionist Israeli wall in the occupied Palestinian territory. This is a matter of grave concern to all members of the Movement and should also be of grave concern to the international community as a whole. The Non-Aligned Movement expresses once again its grave concern at the further deterioration of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“We urge the Security Council to take a clear and definite position today by adopting a resolution, which should send a strong message from the Council against Israel's decision to remove President Arafat.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Israel must be pressured to cease the construction of the wall. As envisaged by the road map, Israel must, indeed, dismantle settlement outposts and freeze all settlement activity. The humanitarian situation of the Palestinian population living under Israeli occupation is cause for grave concern. The Non-Aligned Movement calls on Israel to cease this humiliation of the Palestinian people. If Israel is serious in wanting a just and lasting solution to the conflict, it must know that the Palestinian people need to see real and tangible benefits in their lives for peace to be achieved. The solution for both sides is to return to the negotiating table, not increasing violence and oppression.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It will serve only to undermine any progress in the fragile peace process. The international community and the Security Council must not be paralysed in the face of this Israeli decision. The Council must prevent the execution of the threat against President Arafat and uphold the rule of law. The problem of Israel's continued settlement policies and its construction of the separation wall in Gaza cannot be ignored either. Israel's settler colonialism activities and having a grave impact on the Palestinian people. They remain a major impediment to progress in the peace process and severely undermine the creation of a viable contiguous Palestinian State. We call on the Security Council to act decisively with a view to the destruction of the wall and to preventing its completion.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The recent decision of the Israeli Security Cabinet to expel President Yasser Arafat, a democratically elected leader of Palestine, is yet again a prime example of Israel's wilful attempts to intimidate and dominate the Palestinian people, its disregard for international opinion and its contempt for international law. We are shocked at the extent of Israel's intentions, as clearly reflected by the statement of the Deputy Prime Minister of Israel that killing President Arafat was definitely an option. We wish to remind the Council that such a measure by Israel would be a clear violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention. For Israel to even consider such a measure at this critical stage in the peace process is more than irresponsible. This provocative decision will only worsen the situation and spark a greater cycle of violence.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We call on Israel to come to its senses and accept the two-State solution, as envisaged by Security Council resolution 1397 (2002) and promoted by the road map. Israel's acceptance of and commitment to the State of Palestine is the only way to ensure Israel's security. Continued Israeli occupation and harsh military action cannot be a viable solution. In this regard, we continue to call for the revival of the road map and further intensive efforts by the Quartet and the parties concerned. We welcome the meeting of the Quartet scheduled to take place in New York next week.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Regrettably, many more will die if the spiral of violence worsens. The Movement condemns such acts of violence and deeply regrets the loss of innocent lives on both sides of the conflict. Peace will recede further towards the horizon if the current cycle of violence is allowed to escalate. The Non-Aligned Movement is committed to a peaceful settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The Movement firmly supports the two-State solution, based on the 1967 line. We believe that peace in the Middle East can be achieved only through the realization of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and national independence and the exercise of sovereignty in their State, Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“I am speaking on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. We congratulate the United Kingdom upon its assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month, and we thank Syria for its work last month. The Non-Aligned Movement had noted some encouraging developments in the peace process, with the beginning of the implementation of the road map. However, we are now deeply concerned by the recent turn of events. In the past month we have seen a sharp increase in violence, with repeated Israeli incursions into Palestinian cities; the wilful killing of Palestinian civilians, including extrajudicial executions; excessive and indiscriminate use of force; and the deadly suicide bombings against Israelis. We are indeed dismayed that both innocent Palestinian and Israeli civilians have been killed.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824Resumption1 (2003) · source
“That political will to act and to deal with conflict situations should be demonstrated in an even-handed fashion wherever they occur, whether in Africa or elsewhere. We are impressed with the incremental but tangible steps that have already been taken by African countries themselves. We believe that all their efforts must be supported by the international community. The Security Council can help in further encouraging and generating that support through its actions and decisions. This debate is another step in the right direction. We commend you, Mr. President, and the Council.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We look forward to being informed of the findings and recommendations of those missions. In addressing the issues at hand, we all know what the problems essentially are, what ought to be done and where the responsibilities lie. There is clearly a need for more serious commitment and action on the part of all concerned: the Security Council, the entire United Nations membership, the rest of the United Nations system, the international community at large and, above all, the parties in conflict. We must all do our utmost to assist in resolving current conflicts in Africa and preventing new ones from occurring. The key to that lies in political will: the will to take the necessary measures and to follow up on them.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source