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first: 2005-10-31
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“Those problems are linked and require a comprehensive solution with contributions from a range of partners. The United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel and the actions of Special Envoy Prodi are critical to mobilizing deeper cooperation among international actors, including the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, to achieve our common goal of a more democratic, stable, secure and economically developing Sahel region. While the acute crises in Mali, which we have been addressing in separate meetings, are perhaps the most conspicuous problems that we face in the Sahel, as the Secretary-General notes in his recent report (see S/2012/894), they must be understood in the broader context of a deeply strained region.”
2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, Special Envoy Prodi and the other speakers for their briefings. We last gathered on the margins of the General Assembly general debate to spur international action on the deteriorating situation in the Sahel. Today, the international community and the people of the Sahel continue to face a complex set of interrelated challenges that threaten the security of the region and beyond. Serious tensions persist within and between the countries of the region. Violent extremism is flourishing. Terrorist and criminal organizations exploit safe havens to plan and carry out attacks and to traffic weapons and other illicit materials. The humanitarian situation remains dire, as millions suffer from violence and a lack of food.”
2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source
“We have also established requirements and guidance for United States ships when the owner or operator determines that armed security is needed. We will continue to work with fellow International Maritime Organization member States, along with labour and industry representatives, on the development of appropriate standards. The international community, in partnership with the private sector, has made impressive strides towards reducing the scourge of piracy. But our gains are not irreversible, and we cannot let up. We look forward to continued cooperation with, and support from, our international partners, action by private industry and a sustained commitment by the Security Council to ensure that seafarers are protected, that international commerce is no longer threatened and that the guilty are brought to justice.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“The routine implementation of best management practices and the responsible use of armed security personnel are vital adjuncts to national and coalition naval patrols. We know that applying best management practices on vessels transiting high-risk waters greatly reduces the likelihood of a successful attack. Furthermore, to date not a single ship employing privately contracted armed security personnel has been successfully pirated. For certain ships determined to be at high risk, onboard armed security, including privately contracted personnel, can be a helpful and appropriate defensive measure, if so assessed by the vessel's operators. The United States has mandated the deployment of best management practices on United States- flagged vessels sailing in high-risk waters.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“The establishment of a Somali exclusive economic zone, consistent with the Convention on the Law of the Sea, is also needed. As the international community works to put pirate financiers and facilitators out of business and help to bring them to justice on land, the shipping industry should continue to make merchant ships harder targets to attack at sea. Clearly, preventing pirate attacks is a more effective and efficient way to protect human life and property than interrupting attacks in progress or rescuing hostages after an attack. There are not enough naval forces to maintain a sufficient presence throughout the high-risk ocean areas to deter and defeat all pirate attacks.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“Among others, we thank the Government of Seychelles for its willingness to host a regional prosecution centre, contingent upon the establishment of an effective post-trial transfer framework. We welcome the opening, this year, of its regional anti-piracy prosecution and intelligence coordination centre. We also thank the Government of Kenya for its recent prosecutorial efforts, and we note its pioneering use of technology to cope with the logistical challenges such cases present. Somalia must do its part as well. Having completed its transition, adopted a new provisional Constitution and elected a new Parliament and President, Somalia is poised to take greater action to counter piracy. In particular, we urge the new Somali authorities to adopt and enact appropriate anti-piracy legislation.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“In addition, specifically in the Somalia context, the international community can do more to enhance Somali capacity and encourage their active involvement in efforts to prosecute and incarcerate suspected pirates. We continue to support the work of the United Nations-managed Trust Fund to Support Initiatives of States Countering Piracy offthe Coast ofSomalia, which has funded, among other projects, the construction of prisons, the training of judicial officials and the purchase of equipment for law enforcement in Somalia. We appreciate the important work under way by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the United Nations Development Programme and others to assist Somalia and States of the region in conducting piracy prosecutions, as well as in building and responsibly operating suitable and sufficient prisons.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“We note in particular the crew of the M. V Iceberg, who were long ago abandoned and have been in captivity for almost three years. We also support the shipping industry's provision of all necessary assistance to seafarers after their release. Effectively countering piracy requires action on multiple fronts. Identifying and apprehending the criminal conspirators who lead, manage and finance the pirate enterprise is central to our efforts. Those individuals are ultimately responsible for hostage-taking and other piracy-related threats to seafarers. We are working in close coordination with our international partners to connect and promote information sharing among law enforcement communities, intelligence agencies and financial experts in order to prosecute pirate conspirators and disrupt their operations.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“I thank Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson for his briefing. I should also like to thank the Secretary-General for his most recent report on piracy (S/2012/783). The international community has made sustained efforts to combat piracy, and the integrated multidimensional approach we have pursued together, in partnership with the private sector, has borne fruit. The number of pirate attacks is dropping rapidly, and pirates are holding fewer hostages. The United Nations and the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia deserve special thanks for building bridges among the key actors to facilitate this progress. While the situation has improved dramatically, even one hostage is indeed too many. We express our deepest sympathy for kidnapped seafarers and the suffering of their families, and we call for their immediate release.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“We continue to help Syrians document abuses and collect evidence to ensure that the perpetrators of horrific violence against the Syrian people are ultimately held accountable. In conclusion, we must rededicate ourselves to preventing atrocities from happening and ensuring accountability in their aftermath. We have made progress on both fronts, but much work remains. The United States will not rest until those responsible for perpetrating mass atrocities face justice and those who would commit such crimes know that they will never enjoy impunity.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source
“That delay would allow for consideration of issues about the aggression amendments that require attention and enable the Court to consolidate its progress in the investigation and prosecution of atrocity crimes. How we act to halt violence against civilian populations and hold accountable those who perpetrate such crimes is a fundamental test of our time. The United States continues to press for accountability in the Syrian Arab Republic, without prejudging the ultimate venue for it. As the independent international commission of inquiry has recognized, the Syrian people should have a leading voice in determining how to deal, in a manner consistent with international law, with those responsible for atrocities.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source
“For example, the Council should monitor developments in situations it refers to the Courts, since the ICC may face dangers in conducting its work. However, we must also recognize that the ICC is an independent organization. That status raises concerns about proposals to cover its expenses with United Nations assessed funding. The interests of peace, security and international criminal justice are best served when the Security Council and the ICC operate within their own realms but work in ways that are mutually reinforcing. We should not accept the false choice between the interests of justice and the interests of peace. As we work to strengthen accountability, we support the States parties' decision to delay until 2017 a final decision on the Court's exercise of jurisdiction over the crime of aggression.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source
“Despite constant calls on all parties to the conflict to cooperate fully with the ICC, the Sudan has failed to meet its obligations under resolution 1593 (2005) and individuals subject to outstanding arrest warrants remain at large. We continue to urge all States to refrain from providing political or financial support to those individuals. We applaud the example Malawi set by refusing to host President Al-Bashir. The Council should review additional steps that can be undertaken to complete the ICC's work in Darfur. We should take inspiration from the concerted European Union efforts that resulted in the arrest and detention of the final fugitives from the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. We should consider ways to improve cooperation and communication between the Security Council and the Court.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source
“Resolution 1970 (2011) has kept the principle of accountability central to Libya's transition from authoritarianism to democracy. Moving forward, it is critical that Libya cooperate with the ICC and ensure that the detention of and any domestic proceedings against alleged perpetrators of atrocities are in full compliance with its international obligations. We are exploring ways to assist Libya in pursuing justice sector reform, and we reaffirm that there must be accountability in Libya for violations and abuses on all sides. The Security Council also acted in response to the atrocities in Darfur, but justice has still not been served, and the lack of accountability continues to fuel resentment, reprisals and conflict in Darfur and beyond.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source
“As those judicial institutions complete their mandates in the coming years, the International Criminal Court may become an even more important safeguard against impunity. Although the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute, we recognize that the ICC can be an important tool for accountability. We have actively engaged with the ICC Prosecutor and Registrar to consider how we can support specific prosecutions already under way, and we responded positively to informal requests for assistance. We will continue working with the ICC to identify practical ways to cooperate, particularly in areas such as information-sharing and witness protection on a case-by-case basis, as consistent with United States policy and law. Last year, the Council made its first unanimous referral to the ICC of the situation in Libya.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source
“But the international community must continue to support rule of law capacity-building initiatives to advance transitional justice, including the creation of hybrid structures where appropriate. From the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Cote d'Ivoire to Cambodia, the United States is supporting efforts to build fair, impartial and capable national justice systems. At the same time, more can be done to strengthen accountability mechanisms at the international level. The United States has strongly backed the ad hoc international criminal tribunals and other judicial institutions in Rwanda, the former Yugoslavia, Sierra Leone and Cambodia. Such tribunals and courts have been critical to ending impunity and helping those countries move forward.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source
“We are grateful for the convening of this important debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and President Song and Mr. Mochochoko of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for their briefings. Strengthening the global system of accountability for the worst atrocities remains an important priority for the United States. President Obama has emphasized that preventing mass atrocities and genocide is a core national security interest and core moral responsibility for our nation. We are committed to bringing pressure to bear against perpetrators of atrocities, to ensuring accountability for crimes committed, and to prioritizing the rule of law and transitional justice in our efforts to respond to conflict. Accountability and peace begin with Governments taking care of their people.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source
“While Somalia's journey has been difficult, and there were many disappointments along the way, the completion ofthe transition was a real success, inspiring hope among Somalis for the first time in many years. We encourage the Somali people and leaders, with the support of the international community, to build on this momentum, as there is much more to do. Many challenges lie on the road ahead. Let me reiterate our strong support for AMISOM and the United Nations efforts in Somalia, and express our continuing commitment to supporting the people of Somalia, so as to ensure that the next phase of their national development is indeed a success.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“Inside Somalia, more than 2 million Somalis are facing an acute food security crisis, and 1.3 million remain internally displaced. In 2012 alone, there have been more than 60,000 new refugee arrivals, bringing the total number of Somali refugees in the Horn of Africa to more than 1 million. The United States has contributed more than $1.2 billion in humanitarian assistance to the region since 2011. We must sustain our humanitarian response, and we urge all Member States to strongly support the $1.16 billion United Nations consolidated appeal for Somalia and to coordinate closely with the United Nations to ensure a coherent, effective and efficient response.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“National and local Somali leaders must provide timely and visible benefits to Somalis in recently liberated areas. Establishing police forces and courts, increasing access to food and water, health care and education, and providing economic opportunity are what will earn the respect of the Somali people for their leaders and their Government. That is also what will lead to stability. We recognize that former combatants defecting from Al-Shabaab will need to be reintegrated into local communities. We urge further progress under the national stabilization plan to cement military gains and to lay a foundation for long-term reconstruction and economic development. Meanwhile, we cannot forget the humanitarian crisis that continues to afflict Somalia and neighbouring countries.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“We especially urge new donors to assist the Somali National Security Forces with equipment, salaries, infrastructure, logistical support and support for regional training efforts. The United States also welcomes the United Nations strategic review of its engagement in Somalia as well as the African Union strategic review of AMISOM operations. Now is the right time to take stock and consider how the United Nations and AMISOM. can adapt to support Somalia in its post-transition phase. It is more important than ever that the Somalis themselves participate in this process, so that it supports their vision for the future Somalia. While efforts by Somali forces and AMISOM. to degrade Al-Shabaab remain essential, creating the conditions for effective and legitimate governance is the foundation of sustainable security for the Somali people.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“We have also provided more than $429 million, in addition to our share of assessed expenses for the United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia, which amount to $225 million to date, towards training, equipment and logistics support to AMISOM. troop- contributing countries. We welcome all new partners in this endeavour. Despite the military successes and security improvements, Al-Shabaab remains a threat to Somali security, as demonstrated by the terrorist attacks in Mogadishu on 21 and 22 September. We need to maintain focus on improving the security situation in Somalia and continue to reinforce AMISOM. and Somalia's capacity to root out Al-Shabaab. We encourage all Member States to contribute to building the capacity of Somalia to provide for its own security.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“The security situation has improved dramatically in the last year, but Somalia would not be where it is today without the contributions of the Somali security forces, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and their strategic allies in the region. Their efforts have made Somalia's transition possible, and it has not been without cost. I would like to recognize the sacrifices made by the Somali National Security Forces and AMISOM. forces, including those killed and wounded in the line of duty while protecting President Hassan Sheikh in the first days of his presidency. The United States has been a leading donor for efforts to improve security in Somalia. We have contributed more than $131 million to build the capacity of the Somali security sector.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“We hope that the Prime Minister-designate will work closely and collaboratively with President Hassan Sheikh and the Parliament to improve governance and security in Somalia through inclusive, transparent and representative processes and institutions. Somalia's long-term stability and development demand it. As the United States and other international partners help build the capacity of Somali institutions, the new Somali leadership must take urgent steps to tackle corruption. The mini-summit laid a foundation for coordinating the efforts of the international community, and I hope that both here in New York and in Mogadishu we will be able to continue that collaboration.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“We are encouraged by the results of the road map process, including a provisional Constitution, the election of a new President and the appointment of a Prime Minister-designate. Those promising developments have come through Somali-led efforts and are nothing short of remarkable. Addressing the Secretary-General's mini-summit on Somalia last month, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud outlined his vision for inclusive, broad- based governing institutions in Somalia. We welcome that vision and the initial but important steps that President Hassan Sheikh has taken to bring it about, including the appointment of Prime Minister-designate Saaid.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“Somalia has made significant progress in recent months. Among Somalis and the international community alike, pervasive despair has turned to cautious optimism as Somalia enters a historic new phase of national development. First and foremost, I congratulate the Somali people and applaud their hard work and profound sacrifice. Still, success has been born of partnership. The African Union, the United Nations and the international community have joined with the Somali people to achieve the significant gains we have seen of late, and we must renew our shared commitment to ensure that progress continues. The end of Somalia's transitional period marks a new era in governance.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“Like every United States Administration for decades, we do not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlement activity. We continue to oppose any efforts to legalize outposts. The fate of existing settlements must be dealt with by the parties, along with other permanent status issues. Indeed, the road to peace is long and hard, but the United States remained fully committed to helping the parties to reach peace through a negotiated two-State solution.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“Palestinians should continue their security cooperation, further strengthen public institutions and end incitement. The onslaught of rockets fired by terrorists in Gaza must cease immediately. We condemn those attacks in the strongest terms. Israel should step up its efforts to deter, confront and prosecute anti-Palestinian violence and extremist hate crimes, including vandalism at religious sites. We agree with President Peres that "holy sites must not be harmed". In the West Bank, the recent and repeated destruction of Palestinian olive groves, which are a critical source of income for the local population, is deplorable. We look to the Israeli authorities to act decisively to protect those resources and to investigate such acts.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“The Palestinian leadership has taken several steps to address its financial challenges but it needs our help. We appreciate the support of Israel and of the wider donor community to provide the financial resources to meet the basic needs of the Palestinian people. We all understand the severity of the current economic situation in the Palestinian territories and the consequences ofinaction. In parallel, we urge continued international support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in order to further its efforts to provide the necessary assistance for Palestinian refugees in the West Bank, Gaza and elsewhere until a final negotiated solution is reached. Lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis requires both parties to take meaningful steps.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“Unilateral actions, including initiatives to grant the Palestinian Authority non-member State observer status at the United Nations, would only jeopardize the peace process and complicate efforts to return the parties to direct negotiations. Any efforts to use international forums to prejudge final status issues, which can only be resolved directly by the parties, will neither improve the daily lives of Palestinians nor foster the trust essential to make progress towards a two-State solution. We remain focused on helping Israelis and Palestinians to improve the environment between them and to address the Palestinian Authority's chronic fiscal crisis, in particular. We recognize the serious financial challenges facing the Palestinian Authority and its vital efforts to sustain the institutions of governance that it has built.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“We welcome the efforts of President Sleiman and others to promote dialogue, including with respect to the disarmament of illegal militias, as called for in resolution 1559 (2004). We reiterate our firm commitment to a stable, sovereign and independent Lebanon. Turning to Middle East peace efforts, as President Obama said in his address before the General Assembly last month: "The road is hard, but the destination is clear: a secure, Jewish State of Israel and an independent, prosperous Palestine" (ibid., p. 14). We actively support the creation of a Palestinian State as part ofa two-State solution as a result of direct negotiations, without preconditions, between the Israelis and the Palestinians.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“Hizbullah's active and growing support for Al-Assad's war exposes Hasan Nasrallah's claims of promoting Lebanon's national interest as nothing more than a deadly form of deception. The group's leaders may try to change the subject by invoking hollow rhetoric about a so-called resistance but the truth is plain to see. Nasrallah's fighters are now part of Al-Assad's killing machine and Hizbullah leaders continue to plot new measures to prop up a murderous and desperate dictator with Iran. We encourage the international community to counter Hizbullah's terrorist activity and to do more to expose its deepening involvement in Al-Assad's war. We commend the Lebanese Government and the Lebanese Armed Forces, in particular, for maintaining stability and law and order at this critical juncture.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“We encourage all Member States to respond to the needs identified in the United Nations Syria appeals and to coordinate closely with the United Nations in responding to the crisis. As the Syrians plan for transition, we are looking for additional ways to support Syrian efforts to document serious violations of international law, including the indiscriminate bombardment and deliberate targeting of civilians. No one can deny that Al-Assad's war against the Syrian people now poses real challenges to all Syria's neighbours, including Lebanon. From deadly attacks by the Syrian regime across the border to tens of thousands of refugees, Lebanon is already suffering the consequences of the conflict.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“The United States is helping them do so, providing the unarmed civilian opposition with help to organize in support of the transition plan agreed in Cairo last July, with its vision ofa democratic, pluralistic Syria where all of its people have a say in how they are governed. More than 1.5 million people have fled their homes either to neighbouring countries or to safer places within Syria. As the number of refugees grows, we commend Syria's neighbours, including Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq, on their generosity and recognize their need for additional support. The United States has committed more than $130 million in food, medical supplies and other life-saving assistance.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“At the same time, we continue to support the efforts of Joint Special Representative Brahimi to find a durable solution to the crisis. As President Obama told the General Assembly last month, "the future must not belong to a dictator who massacres his people" (A/67/PV6, p. 14). The regime of Bashar Al-Assad will come to an end. Indeed, that transition is not just inevitable; it has already begun. Al-Assad's merciless assault upon the Syrian people has not cowed them into submission; far from it. The opposition is getting stronger, and parts of Syria have slipped from the regime's control. In those areas, Syrian citizens are banding together to administer towns, reopen schools and rebuild their economy.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing. I will begin with Syria, where the horrifying situation is getting worse. Escalating violence driven by the Al-Assad regime has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions of Syrians. There is no clearer demonstration of the situation's threat to regional peace and security than the Syrian Government's recent shelling of Akakali, which the Council rightfully condemned. As the violence and atrocities mount, the United States will not wait for all members of the Council to get on the right side of history. Together with our allies, we are supporting the opposition as it moves towards an inclusive, democratic transition. We are further pressuring the regime and addressing the growing humanitarian needs in the region.”
2012-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6847 (2012) · source
“Haiti is gradually moving beyond crisis management to a long-term recovery. Its democratic institutions are becoming stronger. Security has improved in parts of the country and the lives of the Haitian people are brightening. The United States will remain a steadfast friend of Haiti. We are hopeful that, with the continued support of MINUSTAH, the contributions of international partners and the hard work and determination of the Haitian people, Haiti will indeed reach its full potential.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“For example, there are far too fewjobs and insufficient housing to meet the needs of Haitian families. The United States recognizes the importance of socioeconomic development in cementing stability and catalyzing long-term growth. We have been working with the Haitian Government, the Inter-American Development Bank and other partners on a comprehensive development plan for Haiti's northern areas that can attract investment to create jobs and spur economic development. We have just signed a partnership agreement with Haiti that outlines America's contribution, under Haitian leadership, to Haiti's national health plan for the next five years. In addition, the housing of internally displaced persons remains a priority. Forthcoming United States housing developments will shelter thousands.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“Those changes will reflect the progress that Haiti has made but will also enable MINUSTAH to continue executing its mandate effectively. Moving forward, we must remain mindful of the risk that too quick a drawdown could undermine the gains achieved thus far. The United Nations must also ensure that MINUSTAH personnel consistently adhere to the highest standards in performing their work, that any allegations of sexual misconduct are thoroughly investigated and that the perpetrators are held to account. With that adjustment, the United States will consider future changes in the MINUSTAH force level on the basis of the conditions on the ground. We look forward to the time in the not-so-distant future when that force will no longer be needed. However, much work remains to be done in Haiti.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“The Mission has helped to provide a more secure and stable environment in Haiti; it has strengthened the country's institutions, protected civilians and safeguarded human rights. The United States supports renewing the mandate of MINUSTAH for another year, so that it can continue assisting the Haitian Government and people in meeting the challenges ahead and can hasten the day when United Nations peacekeepers are no longer needed. The reconfiguration and consolidation of the MINUSTAH footprint in Haiti is a delicate balancing act that we cannot afford to get wrong. So as not to jeopardize overall security, the United States supports the Secretary-General's recommended consolidation and partial drawdown of MINUSTAH forces from the post-earthquake surge to nearly pre-earthquake levels.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“The joint aid coordination mechanism, recently launched by the Prime Minister, can help ensure the alignment of donor assistance with Haitian priorities, as well as the transparent and efficient use of international aid. That mechanism is an important step and deserves our support. We call on all countries that have pledged assistance to fulfil their commitments through the joint aid coordination mechanism. As the Secretary-General's report of 31 August (S/2012/678) details, Haiti has made progress, since the Security Council debate in March, in addressing the international community's concerns. We should not forget that the presence and the work of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) have been central to the country's recovery from the earthquake and to its recent progress.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“The Government hosted a summit meeting on the police in June and endorsed a five-year national development plan for the HNP that aims to boost its size and quality. For the HNP to play its rightful role in protecting the people of Haiti and in enabling the country's development, the sustained support of the Government and the international community for that development plan is essential. That must include greater attention to police recruitment and training and to combating sexual and gender-based violence. Ensuring that the HNP has sufficient personnel and the resources to do its critical work remains a top priority. Improvements in security and the rule of law will create more economic opportunities for the Haitian people.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“Those amendments pave the way towards an independent judiciary under the Superior Council of the Judiciary and mandate the formation of the Permanent Electoral Council (CEP). We look forward to providing support to the Superior Council and to the final establishment of the CEP so that the long-overdue elections can proceed. The Government of Haiti is also tackling gender inequality with a new constitutional requirement that women hold at least 30 per cent of Government positions. We welcome the possibility that many more Haitian women will now be able to shape the future of the country. On security, the Government of Haiti has assumed greater responsibility for supporting the Haitian National Police (HNP) with increased financial resources and a deeper commitment to security and justice sector reform.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“Election planning lagged. Both in Haiti and in the Chamber, the Security Council called on Haiti's political leaders to set aside their disparate interests and to come together for the sake of the nation. Seven months later, Haiti's future looks more promising. As Secretary Clinton noted at the ministerial-level meeting of Haiti's partners last week, the country is starting to move forward. Haiti's political leaders are showing a willingness to cooperate and to put the Haitian people first. It is imperative that they continue to do so. On 14 May, the Haitian Parliament ratified the appointment of a new Prime Minister. On 19 June, President Martelly published a series of constitutional amendments that strengthen democracy and the rule of law in Haiti.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“I thank Special Representative Fernandez Amunategui for his briefing. Before I begin, I would like to congratulate Guatemala on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the first time. In February, the United States led a Security Council mission to Haiti. The mission witnessed at first hand the great strides that the Haitian people are making in rebuilding their country following the devastating earthquake. However, we also came away with serious concerns, which we expressed at our debate in March (see S/PV.6732). At that time, political gridlock threatened Haiti's stability and progress. The Prime Minister had resigned after only four months in office. Relations between the executive and legislative branches of Government had deteriorated. The appointment of key officials and important constitutional amendments were stalled.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“We look forward on further discussions on how the United Nations role will evolve to support the Afghan people following the security transition. We trust that UNAMA will consult closely with the Government of Afghanistan, Council members and regional partners as it continues planning. It is the Afghan people, their leaders and the region who must ultimately make the hard choices that will shape their future. As they do, the United States will continue to support them and welcome the valuable contributions of the United Nations in shaping this process.”
2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source
“We support the United Nations and Afghanistan's continuing efforts to establish and to expand the protection and shelter services for victimized women. United Nations support for the Afghan people and the country's transition has been indispensable. From supporting regional diplomacy and the political process to coordinating between the Afghan Government and donors and implementing the agreements of the Kabul process and the Tokyo Framework, UNAMA will continue to play a critical role in Afghanistan moving forward. The United States appreciates the United Nations development and humanitarian assistance contributions in Afghanistan, as exemplified by the important work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on the solutions strategy for Afghan refugees.”
2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source
“Credible and broadly inclusive elections in 2014 and 2015 will bolster the legitimacy of the Government in Kabul, vest Afghans in its success, and send a message to all Afghan factions that their interests are better advanced through political participation than violence. The protection of the rights of Afghan women is essential to Afghanistan's future. We strongly condemn all violence against women and are troubled by recent reports that underscore the seriousness of the problem. The United States continues to work with the Afghan Government, civil society and the international community to increase awareness of women's rights, prevent the abuse and detention of women and girls and hold the perpetrators of such violence accountable.”
2012-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6840 (2012) · source
“Electricity from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan is powering Afghan businesses. Trains are running on a new rail line from the Uzbek border to Mazar-e Sharif. One day, the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline could ship billions of dollars worth of natural gas from Central Asia across Afghanistan to South Asia. The help of Afghanistan's neighbours and near neighbours is necessary for Afghanistan to become secure, stable and prosperous. We are pleased to see that Vision beginning to come to fruition through the Istanbul Process on Regional Security and Cooperation for a Secure and Stable Afghanistan and various regional and trade agreements. To be sustainable, improved security and greater economic development must rest on a foundation of good governance.”
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“That assistance will help Afghanistan to attract private sector investment and to usher in a transformation decade, marked less by aid and more by trade, all in a framework of mutual accountability and shared responsibility. We welcome President Karzai's decree last month aimed at tackling corruption in Afghanistan's institutions and his recent comments on reforming the justice sector. Both are necessary to strengthen the rule of law and to attract more trade and investment. Nothing offers a more credible alternative to insurgency than the jobs and opportunities that accompany foreign investment and the expansion of markets. As Afghanistan develops, we see it at the centre of a region whose integration will bring greater prosperity for Afghans and their neighbours. That new Silk Road is already emerging.”
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