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Ripert

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first: 2007-08-10
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“We welcome President Abbas's efforts to achieve political reconciliation among the Palestinians. His approach to peace should enjoy the broadest possible support. Hamas must comply with the three Quartet principles guiding the peace process, first and foremost among which is the renunciation of violence. If the gains achieved in Annapolis and at the Paris, London, Berlin and Bethlehem conferences and the summit of the Barcelona Process-Union for the Mediterranean process are not to be squandered, the parties must push ahead with negotiations and the situation on the ground must change for the better. Naturally, it is up to the leaders of the Israeli and Palestinian peoples to decide through negotiation upon the terms of a comprehensive settlement.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“In parallel with negotiations and in order to ensure that the populations involved stick to the ongoing political process, the situation on the ground and in day-to-day life must change. The reforms undertaken by Mahmoud Abbas and Salam Fayyad are to be welcomed, but if they are to bear fruit, meaningful gestures must be made in the days and weeks to come. That is most urgent. If the Palestinian economy is to develop, a genuine improvement in the free movement of goods and persons in the West Bank must be a priority. For its part, the Palestinian Authority must pursue its security efforts. The Israeli freeze on all settlement activity and the dismantling of unauthorized settlement outposts built since 2001 must begin. The situation in the Gaza Strip, a territory that has suffered for far too long, must not be forgotten.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“Negotiations between the parties continue, whilst the day-to-day reality damages public opinion regarding the credibility of the political process in the eyes of the public as a result of attacks in Jerusalem, Israeli incursions into the West Bank, the critical humanitarian situation in Gaza and continued sporadic violence despite the truce, including firing rockets that the European Union strongly condemns, the maintaining of checkpoints, settlement activity, especially in East Jerusalem but also in the West Bank. The building of settlements anywhere in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, is illegal under international law. Settlement activities prejudice the outcome of final status negotiations and compromise the viability of a jointly agreed two-State solution.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“08-4326] The recent Union for the Mediterranean Summit showed that the European Union could make a contribution to stability and peace in the Middle East, notably via the creation of new dialogue forums. Pursuant to the commitments made in Annapolis, the objective remains to create a viable, independent, democratic and fully sovereign Palestinian State living in peace and security alongside Israel by year's end. Naturally, that is a hard road, obstacles exist and both parties must make painful compromises that will be necessary in the coming weeks and months.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“Today, I have the honour to speak on behalf of France and on behalf of the European Union, as well as the countries that align themselves with those statements. In the Middle East, we have been getting encouraging signs from the different tracks of the peace process: between Israelis and Palestinians, who have engaged in comprehensive discussions since Annapolis; between the Israelis and Syrians, who have engaged in indirect talks under the auspices of Turkey; in Lebanon, where the implementation of the Doha Agreement and of resolution 1701 (2006) has continued; and lastly in Gaza, where with Egyptian mediation a truce has been called. The international community must continue to mobilize and support that momentum so that the various parties involved in Middle East tension and conflict move towards sustainable peace.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Pascoe for his very detailed briefing. I should also like to thank the representative of Palestine for her statement. Lastly, like my colleagues, I should like to pay tribute to our colleague and friend Dan Gillerman, who, with talent and a great sense of interaction, was able to uphold the positions of his country, Israel, a country that is a friend and crucial partner of France and Europe, particularly within the Barcelona Process-Union of the Mediterranean that has just been established in Paris. Like my colleagues, I would like to wish him all the best as he continues his personal and professional life.”
2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source
“It calls upon the Security Council to also continue to work towards the fulfilment of these goals. Children who are the victims of armed conflict worldwide are our children; let us not abandon them.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“Moreover, as is stressed in the Paris Commitments and Principles, it is also necessary that reintegration programmes take children's diverse needs into account, in particular ensuring that girls and children with disabilities are not excluded. These programmes must be integrated into broader-based actions, targeting communities into which the children will be reintegrated. And finally, it is necessary that these programmes benefit from long-term donor commitment. The European Union is determined to work closely with all concerned countries and organizations to prevent children from being recruited, raped, mutilated, killed or simply deprived of education and robbed of their childhood during conflicts and then abandoned or stigmatized in the post-conflict period.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“The issue of children in armed conflict is therefore better reflected in our common foreign and security policy and also in European Union security and defence operations, such as the European Union Force (EUFOR), currently in place in Chad and the Central African Republic, to protect the population of refugees and internally displaced persons from Darfur. The European Union is financing a significant number of projects for the benefit of children in armed conflict situations. Thus, more than â‚¬100 million have been disbursed since 2000 to that end. It is imperative that the efforts undertaken in the context of resolution 1612 (2005) be supplemented by strong efforts from the international community to prevent child recruitment and to reintegrate children associated with armed groups.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“Finally, the European Union invites the Secretary-General and the Secretariat to focus on the need to equip the Security Council Working Group with the required means, allowing it to continue its initiatives effectively and transparently. The Council of the European Union affirmed in its latest conclusions that the protection and promotion of children's rights, in particular those of children affected by armed conflict, remained a priority for external action by the European Union. In June 2008, the Council of the European Union adopted an updated version of its guidelines, increasing the number of priority countries and fully integrating the Paris Commitments and Principles into European Union reference texts.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“The European Union commends the establishment of the monitoring and reporting mechanism for all conflict situations where children are involved. The European Union welcomes the Working Group's adoption of concrete conclusions and welcomes the fact that these have led to positive results, as was reflected in the report of the Secretary- General (A/62/609-S/2007/757). It calls on all parties concerned to implement these conclusions. The European Union also recognizes that, to date, the Working Group and the Security Council have not used or recommended using all the instruments that are available to them and encourages the Working Group and the Security Council to take resolute measures against those parties to conflict to urge them to stop violations.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“I would here like to single out the key points of the European Union's position: support for the analysis and recommendations in the Secretary- General's reports on children in armed conflict; the condemnation of all violations perpetrated against children and a call for all parties to halt these crimes immediately; the importance we ascribe to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols and to the role that the International Criminal Court, created by the Rome Statute exactly ten years ago day for day, plays in the fight against impunity - there will be no peace without justice; support for the Security Council's strong commitment to this issue, in particular through its resolutions, the activities of its Working Group and the use by the Council of the tools available to it, including sanctions; support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict; promoting a broad-based approached to the problem, addressing development and humanitarian issues as well as security issues and the promotion of human rights.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“The initial results obtained should encourage us all to pursue with determination the implementation of the mandate assigned to us by the Security Council, aware of the opportunity given us to contribute to changing the destiny of children in armed conflict also gives us great responsibilities. Individually and collectively, we must shoulder these responsibilities. I would now like to speak on behalf of the European Union and those countries that have aligned themselves with this statement. My full statement can be found in the document that has been disseminated in the Chamber.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“These conclusions provide the parties concerned with specific indications about the measures that have to be taken or that are recommended for the release of child soldiers and also is a useful tool for actors in the field such as UNICEF, child-protection advisers in the peacekeeping operations or the Special Representative of the Secretary-General during her Visits, allowing them to obtain results. I would also like to recall that the Working Group currently functions without using Secretariat resources other than the use of meeting rooms and interpretation, which unfortunately is not always available, a problem that runs counter to the rules of the Organization. I would like to conclude on this point by thanking all members of the Working Group for their contributions.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“The report reflects the sustained activity of the Working Group that has accompanied the implementation of the monitoring and reporting machinery under resolution 1612 (2005) in an increased number of situations of conflict. The activities focused on reviewing the reports produced by this machinery and adopting operational conclusions on the reports. The negotiation of these conclusions required efforts of varying intensity, depending on the situation under review, which, on some occasions, led to delays between the review of the report and the adoption of conclusions. Nevertheless, the Working Group has managed to adopt detailed conclusions for all the situations it has reviewed.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): Allow me first to thank the Deputy Prime Minister of Viet Nam for his initiative in convening us here today for this meeting on children and armed conflict. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, Ms. Coomaraswamy, Ms. Veneman and Mr. Mullet for their contributions to this debate, and more generally, for their tireless devotion to the cause of children in armed conflict. We have also listened with the greatest attention to the remarks and suggestions made by the representative of Watchlist. I would like to make a number of brief comments on the annual report on the activities of the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, established pursuant to resolution 1612 (2005) (S/2008/445), a working group I have had the honour of chairing for the past year.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936 (2008) · source
“What is important now is to ensure the victory of freedom and democracy in Zimbabwe to which the people of that country are entitled after so many years of misery and suffering.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“That is why France and other States members of the European Union have endorsed the need to adopt a reversible sanctions regime targeting those who have perpetrated violence and providing for an arms embargo. France therefore co-sponsored the draft resolution submitted by the United States to that end. France notes that the European Union is considering intensifying the sanctions measures it already has in place. Furthermore, the communique issued by the most recent summit of the heads of State and Government of the G8 referred explicitly to additional phases and actions, including financial measures. We note that the draft resolution received nine votes in favour from Council members. We note that it was not adopted; each member assumed its responsibilities.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“We must act to end that situation, which, as the Secretary-General noted, threatens to destabilize all of southern Africa. France fully supports the efforts of the African Union, SADC and, in particular, Jean Ping and President Mbeki to help the Zimbabweans to find a fair and lasting solution to the crisis. The European Union has indicated that any formula would be acceptable that respects the will of the people of Zimbabwe as expressed in the elections of 29 March, in which Mr. Tsvangirai and his party prevailed. We believe that the United Nations and the African Union have an important role to play, but if genuine political dialogue to end the crisis is to begin, pressure is also necessary in order to protect the people and to hold those who are blocking the current political process accountable.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): On 23 June, the Security Council determined here in this Chamber that conditions had not been established for fair and free elections in Zimbabwe on 27 June and condemned the campaign of violence launched against the opposition. That Government decided to ignore the appeals of the international community. International observers deployed by the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), the Pan-African Parliament and the African Union confirmed that the vote was neither just nor equitable. Indeed, we saw a parody of an election and a denial of democracy. Political violence continues in Zimbabwe. Today, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees indicated that a growing number of refugees have had to flee their country, bearing the scars of beatings and even of torture.”
2008-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5933 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, I would like once again to thank the Secretary-General for his report and Special Representative Kai Eide for his briefing. The report and the briefing both offer important recommendations regarding the future of UNAMA and its reconfiguration following the Paris Conference. The Secretary-General and his Special Representative can count on the support of the European Union in putting those recommendations into effect.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“In that regard, the European Union expresses its grave concern about the unprecedented increase in acts of violence perpetrated by insurgents. I should like to vigorously reiterate that the European Union condemns in the strongest terms terrorist attacks against civilians, such as the reprehensible attack against the Indian embassy in Kabul, which the Council has condemned, as well as attacks against humanitarian personnel and convoys, which deprive people of the urgent assistance they need. The European Union reiterates its belief in the need to maintain an environment in which humanitarian activities can take place, and reminds all parties that they must ensure the protection of civilians and respect all their obligations under international law, especially international humanitarian law.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“On the one hand, the international community must provide more coherent and coordinated assistance, including through an increased coordination role for the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). That assistance should increasingly be channelled through the national Afghan budget and mobilize human resources from Afghanistan. On the other hand, the Afghan Government has pledged to expand reforms to make government structures transparent and accountable. Having heard the statements of Mr. Holmes and Mr. Eide, I should like to emphasize the importance that we attach to the strengthening of security, which is one of the first priorities of Afghans themselves.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“The commitment of the European Union is reflected, finally, by the European Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL), which has just completed its first year of operations, and at this stage comprises 170 international personnel, deployed in Kabul and in the north, west and south and covering 14 provinces in the country. The European Union has decided to double the size of that mission. The Paris Conference has brought about an expression of shared responsibility by the international community and the Afghan authorities to strengthen the efficiency and quality of aid. Every Afghan should have access, in their daily lives, to the benefits of the aid provided.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“We must now work towards implementation of its provisions by Afghanistan, but also by neighbouring, transit and producer countries. Afghanistan is a priority for France and the European Union. That is true of European Union member States engaged in the International Security Assistance Force and the civilian missions. It is also true of the European Commission, which has already committed 3.7 billion euros to the reconstruction of Afghanistan since 2002 and provides, in its assistance strategy for 2007-2013, for a commitment of 610 million euros until 2010.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Emphasis has been placed, in that context, on the importance of improving aid effectiveness so that it specifically benefits Afghans. That is an essential aspect. The Paris Declaration also prioritizes strengthening the presence of the Afghan Government in provinces, fighting corruption and safeguarding democratic achievements, such as freedom of expression and respect for human rights in Afghanistan, including the promotion of gender equality. Finally, I want to underline before this Council the commitments made by Afghan authorities at the conference in terms of the fight against drugs, an issue on which the Council has not remained idle, with the adoption of resolution 1817 (2008) on the control of the precursors of heroin, submitted by Afghanistan and other countries.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“The European Union welcomes the identification of priorities in the report of the Secretary-General and recalls in this regard the key political messages that were announced in Paris. The first of those is the strengthening of democracy, through competent, transparent and representative Afghan institutions. In that regard, the European Union underlines the importance of preparations for the elections in 2009 and 2010. Second is the support of the international community to the Afghan National Development Strategy and the guidance that the Afghanistan Compact continues to give to the Afghan Government and the international community acting in its support. Approximately $20 billion were pledged to finance the implementation of the National Strategy.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): I have the honour to also speak on behalf of the European Union and those countries that have aligned themselves with this statement. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for holding this debate and thank Mr. Kai Eide and Mr. John Holmes for their briefings. I also welcome the participation of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The European Union welcomes the international conference on support to Afghanistan held 12 June 2008 in Paris. Allow me to reiterate here the continued full commitment of the European Union to the final declaration of the conference, published under the auspices of the Presidents of France and Afghanistan and the Secretary-General.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“It would be very helpful for the Secretary- General to deploy a fact-finding mission to the region, which should have the full cooperation of both parties. The Secretary-General could also keep the Security Council apprised of developments in the situation as soon as he has a report from the mission we are calling for. I think that this is a useful and unifying message from which you, Sir, could draw when you meet the press following this meeting.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5924 (2008) · source
“To the contrary, it is clear that it is not up to the international community, and especially not the Security Council, to define the border for the parties. However, we must together help the parties to find a negotiated solution that is their own. My delegation therefore believes that it would be useful today for the Security Council to send some specific messages. We regret that Eritrea did not respond to the calls contained in the Security Council presidential statement of 12 June. We call on the two parties, especially Eritrea, to withdraw their forces and to return to the status quo ante. We would like to thank the regional and subregional organizations involved in helping the two parties to find a negotiated solution.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5924 (2008) · source
“France therefore hopes that the two parties - along with a third party of their choosing, if they so desire - can find a negotiated solution and that the border of Doumeira can be definitively demarcated. Along with the African Union, the League of Arab States and Qatar, we have expressed to the two parties the readiness of France to support them in such an undertaking. We have in particular proposed the sending of an envoy or a legal team to facilitate the parties' discussions. I should like today to reiterate our readiness to do that. Lastly, I should like to underscore the fact that the two points I have raised - internationalization and a call for dialogue between the parties - are in no way mutually exclusive.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5924 (2008) · source
“The border was delimited by a Franco-Ethiopian agreement of 1897 and, subsequently, by Franco-Italian protocols in 1900 and 1901. Other later agreements have not been ratified. The border has never been defined. With regard to Doumeira Island, the Franco-Italian protocol provides that the two parties would eventually determine sovereignty over the island and that, in the meanwhile, they would not deploy troops there on a permanent basis. Several relevant documents of long standing therefore exist, none of which has been signed by the States that are currently parties to the conflict. That uncertainty twice led to tension between Eritrea and Djibouti during the 19905.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5924 (2008) · source
“I would like to emphasize that we believe that Djibouti plays a stabilizing role, especially by welcoming the holding on its territory of negotiations between the Transitional Federal Government and the Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia. That region is very important to the stability of Africa as a whole. Djibouti and France have established a relationship of friendship, cooperation and trust that dates back many years. In that regard, France fully intends to respect its commitments to Djibouti. Neither a large-scale conflict nor a frozen conflict is a satisfactory alternative. I should now like to return to the issue of the border, which is at the heart of the problem and to which the parties must find an agreement.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5924 (2008) · source
“The troops from Djibouti have done so; they have withdrawn. The Eritrean troops have not. The Security Council will therefore continue to follow this question very closely, as will the African Union and the Arab League. The second point that I would like to highlight is that the two parties have a new window of opportunity to find, with the support the international community, a diplomatic solution to their dispute. France welcomes the role being played by the European Union Commissioner, Louis Michel, who is in contact with both parties. We must not underestimate the difficulties facing us, but the Horn of Africa has already had its share of conflict, and it is in the interests of the two parties to avoid a new one.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5924 (2008) · source
“On 12 June, in a presidential statement, the Council condemned the military action conducted by Eritrea against Djibouti and called on the two parties to implement a ceasefire, exercise restraint and - with regard to Eritrea in particular - withdraw its forces and return to the status quo ante. The situation on the ground seems to be stable, but it could still degenerate very rapidly in an area where the rugged landscape forces the two armies to face each other at close proximity. The parties, in particular Eritrea, must imperatively abide by the presidential statement of 12 June. In particular, that means that Eritrea must retreat from its defensive installations that it has started building on the southern flank of the promontory leading to the crest of the hill and that the two parties withdraw from Doumeira Island.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5924 (2008) · source
“France made a statement to this Council, as it had already done in its national capacity, condemning that Violation of Djibouti's sovereignty. At the time, the Council welcomed the positive gestures made by Eritrea, which had withdrawn from certain positions. We had hoped that the two parties, with the help of the Chair of the African Union, the Arab League and other interested States, were on the verge of engaging in dialogue in order to find a diplomatic solution to their dispute. The Council was, however, forced to react to the new situation created by the bloody confrontations of 10 and 11 June.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5924 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): I would like first of all to thank Under-Secretary-General Honwana, for his briefing. I welcome the presence here today of the Prime Minister of Djibouti, the Permanent Representative of Eritrea, and the representatives of the African Union and the Arab League. Those two organizations have an important role to play in resolving this crisis. I would like to highlight two points. First, the border dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea has become an international issue. The Council has already discussed, in informal consultations, various border disputes between Djibouti and Eritrea. In May, the Secretariat advised the Council of tensions between the two countries on the issue of the promontory and Doumeira Island following various defensive exercises undertaken by Eritrea.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5924 (2008) · source
“My delegation believes it crucial to make progress in all those areas in order that the efforts to relaunch the Darfur peace process can produce results. We therefore once again reiterate our confidence in the Secretary-General, Jan Eliasson and Salim Ahmed Salim.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“We hope that the north-south process will be strengthened as a result, thereby contributing to establishing the environment for a national agreement on Darfur. At stake is the unity and prosperity of all of the Sudan, to which we are especially committed. Lastly, regional tensions must be calmed. We welcome the commitment of regional partners, especially that of Libya and the Congo, to follow up the Dakar Accord. It is in the interest of both the Sudan and Chad to re-establish cooperative and good- neighbourly relations. As the Security Council's mission declared, people in both Khartoum and N'Djamena must distance themselves from the armed rebel groups. That is the only way to establish trust between the parties.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“In that connection, I should like to reiterate that the European Union has stated its readiness to consider additional measures against those who continue to refuse to cooperate with the International Criminal Court. As the mediators have said, the proper implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement is also an essential element in bringing peace back to Darfur. The Government of National Unity, which was established by virtue of the Agreement, has the primary responsibility to bring about peace in the entire country, and therefore in Darfur as well. My delegation is pleased to note that the recent crisis in Abyei has been overcome and that the United Nations was able to learn valuable lessons as a consequence.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“In the meantime, we believe that in no way can UNAMID hesitate to assume its responsibilities, in particular by organizing more secure convoys and by ensuring the safety of road corridors. During the Council's mission, we saw that that task was not impossible. Combating impunity also continues to be an essential task. How can we persuade the population of Darfur to adhere to their genuine desire to make peace when a person wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity continues to serve in the Government and is in charge of humanitarian affairs? The people of Darfur have the right to justice. Those responsible for the gross violations committed in Darfur must be held accountable. The response of the President of the Sudan to the Security Council mission's request in that regard has been inadequate.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“To the contrary, we cannot hope to move the political process forward unless we make progress on the other issues. The effective deployment of the African Union- United Nations Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID) continues to be essential and urgent. That United Nations operation has the task of protecting the population and actively monitoring the ceasefire. So long as the operation does not have the sufficient capacity to meet its mandate, the civilian population will continue to live in fear, humanitarian workers will risk their lives on a daily basis and the parties will continue to view each other with suspicion. It is therefore urgent that we strengthen UNAMID. That means that we must have the full cooperation of the Sudanese authorities, which is still lacking.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“We regret that the holding of those consultations has had to be postponed due to the lack of sufficient participation at this stage. However, we must break out of the vicious circle into which the political process risks becoming trapped. While that process is coming together, as Mr. Eliasson has said, it is also essential to pursue negotiations with civil society in order to listen to their expectations and not allow those who have taken up arms to be the sole representatives of all Darfurians. Finally, my delegation welcomes the upcoming appointment by the United Nations and the African Union of a joint chief mediator to strengthen the mediation team. The political process is not a separate process detached from other aspects of the crisis.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“It also applies to the ruling party, which, as the mediators have said here, has carried out indiscriminate attacks against villages in recent months, including aerial bombardments and the use of Janjaweed militias, in spite of the repeated appeals of the Security Council and in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. Lastly, that also goes for all the other movements in Darfur. For its part, the French Government is continuing its efforts to convince Mr. Abdul Wahid al-Nur to rejoin the peace process. It is true that the task has become more difficult while we await a genuine meeting. My delegation agrees with the choice of the co-mediators to organize consultations with the movements on security issues.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the Special Envoys of the Secretary- General and the African Union for their briefings. I commend them for their commitment and tenacity. The political process that Mr. Jan Eliasson and Mr. Salim Ahmed Salim are trying to bring about is crucial to peace in Darfur. Like all of our colleagues, we call on all the parties to end the violence and engage unconditionally in the political process. That of course applies, first of all, to the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), whose attack in Khartoum in May France and the European Union have condemned.”
2008-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5922 (2008) · source
“France, which will assume the presidency of the European Union on 1 July 2008, intends to add significant momentum to that process by offering Serbia clear prospects. In conclusion, I should like to emphasize that the European Union is fully aware of its responsibilities as it supports resolving the issue of Kosovo and helping Kosovo to overcome the obstacles in the way of stable and prosperous future for all the Western Balkans. It is in that spirit that we have deployed EULEX. It is in that spirit too that, in the months to come, we shall try to make progress in building a common future for Serbs and Kosovars in the context of the European Union.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“To the contrary, they have shown that they posses the necessary courage and clear-sightedness by twice, on 3 February and 11 May 2008, manifesting their clear support for democratic and pro-European forces. In that regard, allow me once again to welcome the ongoing commitment of President Tadie, which has been reiterated numerous times before the Security Council, to link his country's future to a process of integration into the European Union. In our view, it is certain that Serbia will become a member of the European Union. It is their calling and our hope. The signing, on 29 April 2008, of the Stabilization and Association Agreement was the first step on the road towards Europe. We continue to believe that Serbia's path towards the European Union, including candidate status, can be speeded up.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“Kosovo's population and authorities have shown a responsible attitude that will contribute to gradually enabling Kosovo to assume its place in the international community. Their commitment to the rule of law, their keenness to build a multi-ethnic State that respects minorities, their desire to foster friendly links with their neighbours and their pro-European commitment are all strong commitments that should of course be fully implemented. We very much appreciate the commitment of the President of Kosovo, as reiterated before the Council today by Mr. Sejdiu, to continue to cooperate closely with the United Nations to that end. In the face of unfortunate developments, the Serb people could have given in to national passions and turned in on themselves.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX Kosovo), which is currently being deployed, is in particular prepared to take on an increased operational role within the framework defined by the Secretary-General, in full conformity with international law and in the context of resolution 1244 (1999). However, as beneficial as its influence may be, the international presence can accomplish nothing without the will of the Serb and Kosovar peoples to resolve their differences through dialogue and to preserve the possibility of a common future without recourse to violence. We are pleased to see that both the Albanian and Serb populations of Kosovo have not followed extremists on either side, with the vast majority continuing their commitment to a peaceful resolution of the differences between the communities.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source
“With regard to implementing the reconfiguration of UNMIK that he has set out, the Secretary-General should be able to count on the assistance of the entire international community. I would like to assure him of the full support of France. Like all other members of the Security Council, we are determined to do everything within our power to ensure that the era that is dawning for the people of Kosovo will contribute to 08-39202 the irreversible return of peace and stability in the entire Western Balkans. UNMIK should therefore continue its mission in a new context, taking into account the necessary operational changes that must be made in order for it to best carry out the functions entrusted to it. It can count on the full cooperation of the European Union in that effort, as has just been confirmed by the European Council.”
2008-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5917 (2008) · source