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first: 2005-10-31
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“We agree with the Secretary-General that the Security Council has not spoken out enough about the failure to prevent attacks on journalists, as called for in resolution 1738 (2006). Thirdly, the United States remains firmly committed to working with the international community and the United Nations to protect civilians. Over the past year, the United States has conducted a comprehensive review of our own structures and capabilities, in order to develop better tools and processes to prevent atrocities. The recently released United States policy directive supports efforts by the Secretariat and United Nations field missions to review existing capabilities, identify gaps and improve information-sharing and training.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“The conviction of Charles Taylor by the Special Court for Sierra Leone and the International Criminal Court's judgement against Thomas Lubanga Dyilo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo represent milestones for international justice. There has also been steady progress in bringing to justice those responsible for mass atrocities in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. But many perpetrators remain at large, including the key architects ofgenocide in Darfur. Moreover, justice has not yet been rendered for the Walikale rapes nearly two years ago. We support efforts to expose and document human rights abuses, and have sponsored resolutions throughout the United Nations system that stressed the need for accountability.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“Today I would like to stress three priorities for the United States, namely, ensuring safety and access for humanitarian workers, advancing accountability, and strengthening United Nations capacity. The United States is appalled by the numbers of reports of efforts to intimidate, obstruct and harm humanitarian workers. This must stop. As stated in resolution 1894 (2009), we must take "appropriate steps in response to deliberate attacks against humanitarian personnel" (resolution 1894 (2009), para. 16(c)). Secondly, the United States strongly rejects impunity and supports efforts to hold accountable violators of international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“I would like to thank the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General Valerie Amos, Assistant Secretary-General Ivan Simonovic' and Director Philip Spoerri of the International Committee of the Red Cross for their statements. I would also like to commend the thousands of United Nations peacekeepers, observers and humanitarian and human rights workers for their dedication to protecting civilians in harm's way despite great challenges and risks. Protecting civilians is a fundamental responsibility of the international community, and a priority for the United States. Too many situations still cry out for stronger action. We must redouble our efforts to prevent and confront abuses of civilians.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790 (2012) · source
“The Council has placed a heavy responsibility on the shoulders of the generals present here. There are nearly 100,000 men and women in uniform from over 100 countries serving in United Nations missions, and doing so in some of the most dangerous and fragile places on Earth. We have asked the generals to bring, build and maintain peace and protect the vulnerable in the most difficult circumstances. It is very important to us that all their soldiers return home safely. Yet, as we know, that work is as honourable and essential as it is difficult. We are grateful for their service and bravery. In that spirit, we appreciate the generals' candour and openness with us about their missions' needs, challenges and limitations so that the decisions that we make here in New York reflect the realities on the ground.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“We welcome the efforts being made by the Secretariat, troop- and police-contributing countries and other partners to improve training and to set standards for professional skills. We hope the new scenario-based training models for the protection of civilians, now available to peacekeeping training centres and troop-contributing countries, the Secretariat's resources and capabilities matrix, and a United Nations capabilities standards manual for infantry battalions will improve performance in the field. We look forward to the feedback of force commanders and troop-contributing countries on those initiatives. As the United Nations implements existing initiatives to strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of peacekeeping missions, we must also continue to explore new areas of innovation in best practices and technology.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“Operational effectiveness requires strong support from Headquarters, as well as modern management, administrative and logistics practices and, of course, the contributions of the crucial civilian components. To that end, the United States strongly supports the rapid implementation of the global field support strategy. We remain concerned by gaps in aviation capacity and are determined to continue working with the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries to help close them. It is critical that the Secretariat holistically assess the best mix of aircraft, including military, civilian, fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, to meet missions' needs. Helicopter-contributing countries should be fairly compensated for providing the United Nations with a scarce and high-value asset.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“The Secretary-General should be ready to send home any contingents that do not act in accordance with the mission mandate or whose training and equipment maintenance standards are seriously deficient to the point of undermining the missions' operations. Peacekeepers and all field mission staff must be held to the highest standard of conduct and discipline, particularly with regard to the sexual exploitation and abuse of vulnerable populations. We must not, and will not, tolerate any such abuse by peacekeeping personnel ofthe very populations they are charged with protecting. For missions to succeed for the people they serve, capable and committed peacekeepers and commanders are necessary but not sufficient.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“Today's multidimensional peacekeeping missions must have the capabilities and resolve to use force effectively to deter threats, to defend themselves, to protect civilians and, in the case of Chapter VII mandates, to uphold the express will of the Security Council. The United Nations has many troop contributors that uphold the highest professional standards of proficiency and conduct, and we thank them for their service. We must not allow a relatively few poor performers to undermine that reputation and put lives at risk. Therefore, the Secretariat must be firm about troop contingents, standards of readiness and performance.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“In the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has responded to the Council's call for stronger measures to protect civilians by developing creative early-warning mechanisms to reduce the chances of attacks against civilians. Strengthening peacekeeping remains a top priority for the United States at the United Nations. Our positions are well known. Mandates must be clear and achievable. Missions must have the resources required to carry out those mandates, including well-trained, equipped and skilled personnel, and there should be an exit plan that includes a political strategy - a vision of the desired end-state and effective early peacebuilding.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“Working with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, we have taken steps to promote inter-mission cooperation, particularly between the United Nations Mission in Liberia and the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire, where it has proved critical to supporting democratic outcomes. We decreased force levels in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti to almost pre-earthquake levels, as security has improved in that country. We authorized increased troop levels and enhanced United Nations logistical support for the African Union Mission in Somalia to further weaken Al-Shabaab and bring more stability and hope to the Somali people than they have experienced in decades.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“I am pleased that we have now standardized the practice of inviting the United Nations Force Commanders to address the Security Council while they are here for their annual conference. Our interaction with them injects practical expertise and insight from the field into the Council's discussions. I am also glad that they will be meeting with the General Assembly's Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations this week. There have been significant developments in United Nations peacekeeping since we met last year. The Security Council has ended the original United Nations Mission in the Sudan and established new missions in Abyei, South Sudan and Syria. The Council has also made important changes in ongoing missions to better enable peacekeepers on the ground to fulfil their mandates.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“First, let me thank all of the Force Commanders, as well as the men and women under their command, for their service and dedication. They have our strong support for the work that they and all peacekeepers are doing for the cause of international peace and security. The tragic deaths only 12 days ago of seven Nigerian peacekeepers in the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire remind us yet again of the dangerous and difficult circumstances in which United Nations peacekeepers operate. We mourn their loss, express our condolences to their families and remain mindful of the great risks facing their colleagues worldwide who continue to carry out missions of critical importance.”
2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source
“They noted the various security challenges that emerged following the Ivorian crisis, as well as the innovative joint steps they have undertaken to strengthen coordination and cooperation to better monitor the border situation and to facilitate refugee repatriation. Overall, the Council witnessed the considerable progress that the people of Liberia have made since the end of the civil war in 2003. We left encouraged about the future, sober about the ongoing challenges, and even more cognizant of the need to handle UNMIL's transition responsibly.”
2012-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6777 (2012) · source
“Although the majority of Ivorian refugees have already returned home, those who remained cited fear of persecution, as well as land expropriation issues, as reasons preventing them from returning to Cote d'Ivoire. It appeared that accurate, timely reporting on the situation from their homes could help to counteract rumours and inaccurate information that circulated within the camps. Some refugees we met were clearly Gbagbo loyalists who said that they would not return until President Ouattara was gone, if at all. Representatives of UNMIL and UNOCI also briefed the Council on inter-mission cooperation along the Liberian-Ivorian border.”
2012-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6777 (2012) · source
“On 22 May, the Council returned to Liberia to visit the PTP refugee camp located in Zwedru, close to the Ivorian border, where we were briefed by the Executive Director of the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission and by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on the Ivorian refugee situation in the eastern part of Liberia. UNHCR and other relief organizations on the ground deserve credit and our gratitude for the valuable humanitarian work they have undertaken to support the refugees in eastern Liberia. We then heard from the refugee representatives and refugees themselves, who shared their experiences, their hopes and what they perceived as obstacles to their return to cote d'Ivoire.”
2012-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6777 (2012) · source
“The Council also visited an UNMIL-supported programme in Congo Town that offers livelihood training to women who were engaged in harmful practices to other women and girls. The programme provided its participants with alternative income-generation skills and helped sensitize them in culturally appropriate ways to decreasing the practice of female genital mutilation. Concluding this leg of the trip, the Council visited the Firestone rubber plantation, one of Liberia's top employers, where we discussed the opportunities and challenges facing businesses operating in the country.”
2012-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6777 (2012) · source
“With the United Nations leadership, we discussed the difficulties of increasing Liberia's police capacity, including its ability to train and support a force large and capable enough to allow UNMIL to draw down responsibly. The Council was briefed on the challenge of addressing human rights abuses, especially sexual and gender-based violence. UNMIL stressed the ongoing positive coordination with Liberia's leaders in planning for the transition period. Our meeting with roughly 30 Liberian civil society leaders focused on the obstacles to lasting national reconciliation. In a vibrant exchange of views, the leaders pressed for increasing the role and voice of women in Government, enhanced interreligious dialogue, and addressing corruption and impunity.”
2012-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6777 (2012) · source
“She described Liberia's preparations for UNMIL's gradual drawdown, and requested continued coordination with UNMIL to ensure a smooth transition. Council members discussed the challenges to improving Liberia's internal security, including financial limitations, staffing and supporting remote security outposts, and the threat posed by international drug traffickers and organized criminals. The mission met with UNMIL's leadership and the United Nations country team, hosted by the Indian all-female formed police unit, which continues to demonstrate the value of women's participation in Liberia's security institutions. They also put on an excellent presentation of their martial arts skills during police training exercises.”
2012-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6777 (2012) · source
“She also stressed that corruption remained a significant problem. Our discussion covered regional concerns, including the Ivorian border region and the crises in Mali and Guinea-Bissau, as well as the challenges of resolving domestic land ownership disputes. The following day, the Council visited Liberia's National Police Training Academy, where we discussed rule of law challenges with the Minister of Justice, the Inspector-General of the police, and the heads of the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization. The Minister of Justice stressed the need to decentralize the delivery of justice to the people, and cited the five planned United Nations peacebuilding-supported justice hubs, the first of which will open in June, as critical to extending State authority throughout the country.”
2012-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6777 (2012) · source
“We arrived in Monrovia on the afternoon of 19 May and met with President Johnson-Sirleaf and members of her Cabinet. President J ohnson-Sirleaf told us that her Government's priorities included improving youth education and employment opportunities, access to equitable justice, infrastructure development and reconciliation efforts. She stressed that improving rule of law capabilities, economic growth, governance and human development were key to Liberia's future, and commended the strong partnership between the United Nations and Liberia. When asked about UNMIL's transition, the President called for greater international support for Liberia's police, because Liberia's domestic capacity to provide security needed to increase in line with the expected decrease in United Nations troops.”
2012-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6777 (2012) · source
“On behalf of my co-leader, Ambassador Loulichki, I would like to begin this report on the Council's trip to Liberia by thanking the Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), Moustapha Soumare, and his team for welcoming us and for greatly facilitating our successful visit. The Council undertook the trip, which was our first to Liberia since 2009, to examine the country's efforts to improve its security and rule of law institutions, to foster national reconciliation and to position itself for UNMIL's eventual drawdown. We also assessed inter-mission cooperation between UNMIL and the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI), as well as the security challenges along the Ivorian-Liberian border. Although our visit was short, we covered a great deal of ground.”
2012-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6777 (2012) · source
“Independent and impartial investigations of all alleged crimes will be a critical part of the effort to create an inclusive, democratic State in which all Libyans, of all backgrounds, have a future and an opportunity to participate in the rebuilding of their country. We are pleased to hear that the Government is working on a comprehensive strategy to address those issues, and we support the Ministry of Justice's expressed commitment to justice-sector reforms. We welcome the Government of Libya's statements in its submission to the ICC that it is receptive to assistance and support from the international community in that important work. We are working with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the international community to assist the Libyan authorities in addressing those justice-sector reform goals.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“We are deeply concerned by the patterns of rape documented by the International Commission of Inquiry, as highlighted in the Prosecutor's report. For the sake of the individual victims and in order to achieve a lasting and inclusive peace in Libya, sexual and gender-based violent crimes must not go unpunished. It will be important to ensure that there is accountability for violations and abuses of applicable laws committed in Libya by all sides, including for alleged attacks committed against civilians for their perceived loyalties to the Al-Qadhafi regime. Impunity for such crimes cannot be reconciled with respect for human rights and the rule of law.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“Moreover, there is much work to be done domestically in Libya not only to account for the grave crimes committed in the past, but also to ensure a functioning justice system for the future. It is vital that Libya build a fair and credible criminal justice system that guarantees humane treatment and due process and conforms to Libya's international human rights obligations. We agree with the Prosecutor that the Government of Libya faces critical challenges in assuming custody over the thousands of detainees that continue to be held by militias or local authorities, and in arranging for their expeditious release or the adjudication of their cases. The international community should respond to the needs of the Libyan Government as it approaches that significant administrative, logistical and judicial task.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“In this regard, we are encouraged by the Prosecutor's report of the ongoing cooperation his Office has received from Libya. That having been said, as the Prosecutor notes, ultimately it will be for the judges to decide whether to defer to Libyan proceedings. As the ICC proceedings move forward, we will continue to encourage the Government of Libya to maintain its cooperation with the Court and to adhere to its international obligations, including under resolution 1970 (2011). In addition, we continue to emphasize that it is critical that Libya take all necessary steps to ensure that the detention of and any further domestic proceedings against Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi fully comply with Libya's international obligations.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“We are pleased with the Prosecutor's report that his Office has received a high degree of cooperation from a variety of States and other actors in response to requests for assistance from the ICC. As the Prosecutor described in his briefing, Libya recently filed an admissibility challenge with the Court on the grounds that it is actively investigating Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi for the same and different crimes as the ICC. Libya has also detailed the steps it has taken to conduct that investigation and has stated its commitment to adhering to international standards in the process. This is an important moment, both for Libya and for the Court. The Rome Statute of the ICC is predicated on a system of complementary justice and contains provisions to deal with situations in which a State with jurisdiction wishes to pursue charges itself.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“We would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his briefing on the work of his Office and actions taken pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). As we have consistently noted, resolution 1970 (2011) and its referral of the situation in Libya to the International Criminal Court represented an historic milestone in the fight against impunity. The Security Council's unanimous decision to refer the situation underscored the importance of the role of justice and accountability in the resolution of conflicts and maintenance of international peace and security. The referral has served to keep accountability and the rule of law as key elements of Libya's transition to a peaceful and democratic future.”
2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source
“and our commitment to working with the international community to help Somalia face these challenges and realize a brighter future. International support, however, cannot be taken for granted. During the next four months, we have a unique opportunity to ensure that Somalia concludes its transition on time, but the onus remains on Somalia's leaders to seize this moment and establish a strong foundation for peace and stability. The people of Somalia, who have suffered too long, deserve nothing less.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“More than 2.5 million Somalis still need emergency assistance. There are more than 980,000 Somali refugees, some of whom have lived in exile for more than 20 years. We commend Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Yemen and other countries in the region for hosting Somali refugees. Since 2011, the United States has committed $1.1 billion to the humanitarian emergency in the Horn of Africa, including more than $260 million expressly for Somalia. The international community must do more to provide immediate life-saving assistance; to address the long-term needs of refugees, internally displaced persons and others affected by drought and conflict; and to build capacity in the region to mitigate the impact of future shocks that we know will come. Millions of lives are at stake. I want to reiterate our strong support for AMISOM.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“Criminal activity that finances terrorism, undermines domestic governance and distorts the local economy must be addressed as well. In this regard, the United States strongly supports the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia and will continue working with international partners and Somali leaders to end the scourge of piracy. Similarly, kidnapping for ransom imperils Somalia's progress and poses an increasing threat to all nations and their citizens. We must work together to strengthen law enforcement and other capacities to prevent hostage-takings and ensure that hostage-takers cannot obtain ransoms. 9 Finally, although the United Nations declared the end of the famine in Somalia in February, the humanitarian situation in southern and central Somalia remains precarious.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“Moreover, although Somali national security forces will figure prominently in expanded AMISOM operations, they are hampered by supply shortages and gaps in logistical capacity. Since 2007, the United States has contributed over $106 million to strengthen the Somali security sector. We urge all Member States, especially new donors, to help the Somali people take the lead in providing for their own security and to coordinate bilateral support through the Joint Security Committee of the Transitional Federal Government, co-chaired by the United Nations and the African Union. To ensure lasting stability in Somalia, it is necessary but not sufficient to continue to pressure Al-Shabaab and to strengthen national and international security forces.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“The United States condemns all Al-Shabaab terrorist attacks, which kill Government officials and innocent civilians alike. Because Al-Shabaab will continue to perpetrate terrorism and exploit any opening to sow instability and derail progress in Somalia, it is of paramount importance to expand security in stabilized areas in order to prevent Al-Shabaab from regaining a foothold. It requires AMISOM. to be fully staffed so that it can fulfil its mandate. The African Union and additional troop contributors should quickly reach agreement on AMISOM's concept of operations. Failure to do so will not only reflect negatively on AMISOM. and the African Union but, worse, undermine the security of the Somali people.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“But as the Secretary-General observes in his report (8/2012/283), approval of the interim constitution by the Constituent Assembly will be the beginning, not the end, of the process. Having noted some of the important progress achieved since the Security Council visited the region, let me now turn to the significant challenges ahead for Somalia. As we were tragically reminded only two weeks ago by the suicide attack against a parliamentary delegation in Dhuusamarreeb and last month by the suicide bombing at the national theatre, Al-Shabaab remains a major threat to the stability of Somalia. Its shocking and ruthless attacks on innocent civilians and its ongoing ban on 17 humanitarian organizations demonstrate its total disregard for the Somali people and its disregard for human life.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“Critical and difficult work remains, and the Somali people will hold the TFG, road map signatories and other stakeholders accountable for meeting the transition timetable. As the London Conference declared in February, the Kampala Accord deadline is firm. There must be no extension of the TFG mandate beyond 20 August. The Constituent Assembly should convene to consider and adopt the interim constitution, setting the stage for other important steps, including the appointment of a new, smaller parliament and indirect elections of a Speaker and President. Informing Somalis about the draft constitution and the road map implementation process is fundamental to their ultimate success.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“And although the humanitarian situation remains extremely fragile, thanks to the actions of United Nations humanitarian agencies and non-governmental organizations and the generosity of the international community, the famine has substantially abated. The unanimous adoption of resolution 2036 (2012) on 22 February, followed by the London Conference on Somalia, demonstrated the strong and unified commitment of the international community to Somalia's future. The United States welcomes the upcoming second Istanbul Conference on Somalia, which should push the political transition process further towards completion. While Somalis with international support have made progress, we cannot afford to lose momentum.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“Elders have been selected to appoint delegates to the Constituent Assembly and are meeting now to do so. The security situation across the country has also improved. Areas on the outskirts of Mogadishu and the key cities of Beledweyne, Baidoa and Jowhar in south-western Somalia have recently been liberated from Al-Shabaab. 12-33979 The United States commends the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali National Security Forces for their significant military achievements and security gains. The sacrifices made by AMISOM. and Somali troops are testament to their will and dedication to bring peace and stability to Somalia. Reflecting the improved security situation, the United Nations Political Office for Somalia has returned to Mogadishu.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“Any delay or back sliding in implementing the transition is totally unacceptable. Somalia and the wider region cannot afford to revert to the endless cycles of violence and suffering that have plagued the country and threatened the region for decades. There are, encouragingly, signs of promise for the country and its people. For the first time in a generation, Somalia has a solid plan for creating a functional State and the conditions for its implementation continue to ripen. In the last few months, the TFG, as well as other roadmap signatories and the international community, have taken important steps to implement the road map to end the transition as defined by the Garoowe principles. A draft constitution has been circulated to the road map signatories.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Mr. Mahiga, for his briefing, and welcome President Ahmed. Somalia stands at a critical moment in its history. One year ago, Al-Shabaab controlled and terrorized large swaths of Somalia. Millions were at risk of starvation, and the country's leaders focused more on feuding among themselves than on working to improve the condition of the Somali people. one year ago in Nairobi, the Security Council delivered a blunt message to the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) that it risked losing international support if it did not get its act together and resolve its differences. Today, Somalia is in a different and better place, but significant challenges lie ahead. The mandate of the Transitional Federal Government comes to an end in August.”
2012-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6770 (2012) · source
“The United States strongly supports all of these United Nations efforts and looks forward to continuing to work together in common cause within the Council and the broader international community to prevent and combat terrorism wherever and in whatever form it occurs.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“We encourage the United Nations to build upon its valuable contributions, which include the recent establishment of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre within the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force. We welcome the Secretary-General's initiative to appoint a United Nations counter-terrorism coordinator and further unify the United Nations counter-terrorism architecture to ensure that expertise and resources are deployed as efficiently as possible. Civil society, particularly victims and victims associations, has played a powerful role in counter- terrorism prevention efforts. We encourage relevant parts of the United Nations system, including the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force, to intensify their engagement with and support for civil society worldwide in the coming years.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“The United States seeks to help countries build enduring civilian institutions, underpinned by human rights and the rule of law, which can effectively combat terrorism as well as the drivers of violent extremism. The recently launched Global Counter-Terrorism Forum, aimed at promoting the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, is catalysing those efforts. The United States is committed to strengthening partnerships at the United Nations and other multilateral organizations to combat terrorism. The development of the United Nations counter-terrorism framework over the past decade has been significant. The United Nations has played an important role in building consensus around a global counter-terrorism strategy and delivering technical assistance to bolster civilian counter-terrorism capacities worldwide.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“Only by addressing the drivers of radicalization, and doing so together, can we prevent local threats from becoming regional and global ones requiring a much more costly response. Therefore we are taking determined action worldwide to stop material support for terrorists, counter violent extremism, reduce recruitment and radicalization, and empower our partners to do so as well. Last week, the United States chaired a thematic debate in this Chamber on securing borders against illicit trafficking and movement (see S/PV.6760). The Council adopted presidential statement S/PRST/2012/ 16, requesting the Secretary-General to prepare a comprehensive assessment of the various United Nations structures and activities, and to consider how the United Nations system can respond more effectively to Member States' requests for assistance.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“Some have also become criminal enterprises in their own right. AQIM, for example, has created an environment of fear and instability by adopting kidnapping for ransom to finance its terrorist operations. Kidnapping for ransom is a growing threat to international peace and security and will pose significant challenges to the international community in the years ahead. To counter the ongoing threat posed by terrorists, President Obama has adopted a strategic, comprehensive approach that combines every tool of American power - civilian, military and economic, together with the power of our values - with the concerted effort of allies, partners and multilateral institutions.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula has expanded its reach in Yemen and looks to launch attacks abroad. Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) is exploiting and sowing instability in the Sahel, particularly in Mali. Al-Shabaab, which publicly pledged allegiance to Al-Qaida early this year, continues to destabilize the Horn of Africa and deny vital humanitarian relief to those in need. In Nigeria, elements of Boko Haram have perpetrated widespread attacks, including against United Nations personnel. In New Delhi, Tblisi and elsewhere, we have seen new and recurring acts of violence against diplomats. Terrorist threats continue to emanate from and affect every region of the world. The United States joins others in condemning terrorist acts everywhere they occur. Terrorist groups continue to evolve and adapt.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening and chairing this important meeting, and for focusing our attention on the threat to international peace and security caused by terrorism. Today's meeting could not be more timely. We meet today one year after the death of Osama bin Laden. His death was an important milestone in the fight against Al-Qaida and other terrorist groups, but it did not remove the scourge of terrorism from our world. The resilience of terrorist networks means that our collective fight against terrorism must continue. Today's meeting underscores the Security Council's unwavering commitment to countering terrorism and reminds us of the work we have left to do. Though Al-Qaida has experienced major setbacks, its affiliates and other violent extremist groups continue to operate and pose significant threats.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“Equally, South Sudan should refrain from any retaliation, especially any additional cross- border attacks. The occupation of Heglig was illegal and unacceptable and must not be repeated. Finally, the United States calls upon both parties to implement fully and without delay all elements of the African Union Peace and Security Council communique, starting with an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. If either or both parties fail to do so, the Council stands ready to act and to impose consequences.”
2012-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6764 (2012) · source
“The United States welcomes the stated commitment of South Sudan to honour the road map of the African Union and to abide by the decisions of the Security Council. We welcome its announced intention and determination to pull its police forces out of Abyei. The Government of the Sudan should clarify its statement of today to indicate its acceptance of the African Union road map and without conditions. The reports of the Sudan's continued deadly bombing campaign against South Sudan, documented again first hand on the front page of today's Washington Post, are deeply alarming and profoundly disturbing, especially following South Sudan's recent steps towards peace. The Government of the Sudan must immediately halt cross-border attacks, particularly the aerial bombardments that have killed scores of civilians.”
2012-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6764 (2012) · source
“If the parties fail to take these steps promptly, the Council is united in its determination to hold both sides accountable. We stand ready to impose Chapter VII sanctions on either or both parties, as necessary. Resolution 2046 (2012) also directs the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North to return to the negotiating table to resolve the outstanding political and security issues that are substantially fuelling the current conflict, and it strongly urges the Government of the Sudan to accept the tripartite proposal and immediately allow urgently needed humanitarian access to all the affected areas of Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states. If they do not, untold thousands more will die needlessly.”
2012-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6764 (2012) · source
“This Council, especially those members with particular influence, including my own, must continue to press both parties to implement the African Union road map by ending hostilities, ceasing cross-border attacks and movements, halting aerial bombardments, withdrawing all their forces from the border areas, including Abyei, activating the necessary border security mechanisms, and ending support to rebel groups working against the other State. It is also essential that both parties return at once to the negotiating table under the auspices of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel to reach agreement on critical outstanding issues. 12-32731 We support the plans of the African Union to travel to Khartoum and Juba in the coming days to begin the process. This is ultimately the only way that further conflict can be avoided.”
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