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first: 2007-08-10
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“France deplores such measures and calls for the immediate restoration of all fuel deliveries and the resumption of essential services. In that respect, we note the recent statements made by the Government of Israel, as recalled by Ambassador Gillerman, that it will do its utmost to ensure the humanitarian needs of all civilians. Alongside our partners in the European Union, we again reiterate our call for the removal of all obstacles to humanitarian activities, primarily by the opening of crossing points to the movement of goods and persons. In that respect, I stress the support expressed by the entire European Union for the proposal, as recalled by Ambassador Mansour, that the Palestinian Authority monitor those crossings itself.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“At the same time, that right should not be exercised to excess. We call on the authorities to show the greatest restraint in implementing that right and fully to respect international law so as to avoid further harm to the civilian population. France is also concerned by the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Despite the admirable work undertaken by United Nations agencies and humanitarian workers, the situation has deteriorated significantly in recent days and led to current events along the Egyptian border. Once again, that is a reality that we cannot and must not ignore. France believes that measures, such as electricity cuts, to effectuate a blockade of Gaza are tantamount to the collective punishment of the entire civilian population.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“France will continue to strive to ensure that the Security Council can play its role in the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. We are encouraged by the openness shown by all delegations and hope to continue along those lines. Our efforts should focus first on an objective and complete understanding of realities in that part of the world. That is a prerequisite to an effective response from the Council. As has been broadly demonstrated here, the reality is that there has been an unacceptable increase in violence in Gaza, which we condemn in all its forms. We have therefore called firmly for an end to the mortar and rocket fire that threatens Israeli civilians in southern Israel every day. No State would accept such terrorist attacks against its civilians without having recourse to its legitimate right to self-defence.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“The international community must call on the parties within and outside Lebanon to assume their responsibilities immediately and to respect their commitments. I now turn to the Israeli-Palestinian issue. For several days, the Council sought to draft a consensus text on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and the increased violence there and in southern Israel. Unfortunately, despite all our hard work we were unable adopt a presidential statement. That is even more regrettable given that the Council was very close to an agreement that would have enabled it to respond to the gravity of the situation and, for the first time, to condemn the growing violence, in particular the terrorist rocket attacks on Israel, which have increased considerably since Hamas won control of Gaza.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“In that respect, France fully supports the initiative of the League of Arab States and the efforts of its Secretary-General. France is fully prepared in its ongoing commitment to welcome a resolution to the crisis in Lebanon along the lines the Arab League's plan. In the context of the most disturbing security and political situation, the international community must show its determination to act to ensure the full implementation of Security Council resolutions so as to guarantee the sovereignty, stability, unity and independence of Lebanon. My delegation reiterates, as did the European Union two days ago, its full support for the legitimate Government of Lebanon, its armed forces and security forces in their efforts to maintain stability in the country.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“My delegation reiterates its support for the efforts of the Secretary-General to establish a special court as soon as possible, in accordance with Council resolution 1757 (2007). My delegation has followed this weekend's developments with concern, and mourns the Victims of events in Beirut. Those responsible must be found, and everything should be done to shed light on the circumstances behind those events. Such growing instability is even more disturbing given the ongoing political stalemate and the vacuum at the head of the Lebanese State. My delegation naturally notes that the priority must be, now more than ever, an end to that political impasse and hence, first and foremost, the convening of presidential elections without delay in accordance with Lebanese constitutional law and with the broadest possible inclusiveness.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“Following the assassination of the army's chief of operations on 12 December, another critical institution in preserving Lebanese stability was crippled by the murderous attack of 25 January against an officer of the internal security forces. On 15 December, a diplomatic vehicle was attacked for the first time in three years. In mid- January, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was hit. We reiterate our full support for the United Nations Force, which is doing outstanding stabilization work in difficult conditions in southern Lebanon. As the Security Council recalled yesterday, it is extremely important that the perpetrators and instigators of those crimes be brought to justice and that impunity finally be brought to an end in Lebanon.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like to thank Mr. Pascoe for his very comprehensive briefing, which provided a most sombre picture of the situation in the Middle East. I wish first to say a few words on Lebanon, where the situation is of grave concern to us and should be the full focus of the Council's attention. We firmly condemn the assassinations and attempted assassinations in that country since October 2004 and deplore the considerable deterioration in the security situation in recent months. In a genuine campaign of destabilization, four new attacks have been carried out since the end of Emil Lahoud's mandate.”
2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source
“Like the Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, we call for both parties to meet their obligations under international law, particularly with respect to international humanitarian law. We have received the draft presidential statement circulated by the Libyan presidency. France is prepared to work to adopt a text that would stress the Council's concern with respect to the entire situation. In that regard, we believe that the proposed text should be amended to take all dimensions of the current deterioration of the situation in Gaza into account.”
2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source
“We can only greatly deplore the decision of the Israeli Government to implement the blockade of Gaza, and particularly its resultant cut-off of electricity. The measures amount to the collective punishment of all civilians, who were already deeply affected. That is unacceptable. France calls for an immediate resumption of all fuel delivery and for the maintenance of essential services. With our European Union partners and at the urging of the Secretary-General, we also reiterate our call for the lifting of all obstacles to humanitarian activities, in particular the opening of crossing points to goods and persons. Such a development, in particular through implementation of the Agreement on Movement and Access, is critical to the implementation of plans undertaken by the Palestinian Government as a result of the Paris conference.”
2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source
“That situation is untenable and must be remedied. France condemns the current violence in all its forms. Hundreds of rockets have been fired over the last several months into Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip. We call, in the strongest possible terms, for a stop to those launchings. No State can tolerate such a threat to its civilians without making use of its legitimate right to defend itself. That right should, however, not be exercised indiscriminately. Israeli Defence Forces need to spare civilians, who once again have been victimized, killed or wounded by the operations of the recent days. Furthermore, the humanitarian situation in the territory, which had already deteriorated, has become of grave concern in recent days.”
2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source
“Israel needs to stop all settlement expansion and dismantle rogue settlements. Palestinians, on their part, need to step up their efforts in terms of security and fighting terrorism. It is in that context that we need to analyse the recent developments taking place in Gaza. In fact, since June 2007, when Hamas took power by violent means, Gaza has been in a crisis situation that can not continue and that could be resolved by the establishment of inter-Palestinian dialogue. Hamas, of course, also must agree to accept Israel's right to existence, renounce violence and meet its previously undertaken commitments. The reality on the ground, as just explained to us in detail by the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, has been a clear increase in violence and a serious deterioration in the humanitarian situation.”
2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source
“Tony Blair and the European Union Commissioner involved in order to ensure that there is political follow-up to the conference of 17 December. Returning to the situation in Gaza, France has consistently highlighted the importance of confidence- building on the ground. To maintain the momentum of the Annapolis conference, the Israeli and Palestinian peoples must be able to see positive developments in their situation in terms of both security and economic issues. For the time being, alas, the opposite is true. It is up to the parties to meet their commitments to immediately implement the first phase of the Road Map. We are all aware of what that entails on the ground. Israel needs to do more with respect to the release of prisoners and the lifting of restrictions on movement in the West Bank.”
2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source
“In Paris and since that time, the delegations of 87 countries and international organizations have undertaken to provide an amount of money that to date totals $7.7 billion to support the institution-building of the Palestinian State and economic reconstruction in the coming three years. All - States and international organizations - must henceforth deliver on their pledged assistance. Otherwise, the Palestinian people will see no specific improvements in their living conditions and those who oppose the peace process will be strengthened. For our part, we continue to be strongly committed. The French Minister for Foreign Affairs is this very day meeting in Paris with the co-chairs of the Paris conference, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Mr.”
2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source
“Achieving that goal first entails support for the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority in their negotiations that have recently begun on substantive issues. Israelis and Palestinians will both need to be daring and creative in order to follow the difficult path towards a settlement. It also entails maintaining political and financial support for the Government of President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, so that they can make their vision of a future Palestinian State both credible and achievable. Specifically, achievement means that the strong signal sent during the international donor conference for the Palestinian State held in Paris on 17 December must lead to action.”
2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): I would like to first thank Mr. Pascoe for his briefing. We are meeting today to consider the situation in Gaza, which has seen dramatic developments over the past few days. Given the seriousness of those developments, France believes that it is timely that the Security Council consider this issue. However, we believe that we must first recall the context in which the situation in Gaza is taking place. In fact, we must bear in mind the prospect laid out in Annapolis by the parties themselves, the goal being that all those involved should pursue the creation, by the end of this year, of a democratic and viable Palestinian State, living in peace and security alongside Israel. That is a prospect and a process that involves all of us.”
2008-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5824 (2008) · source
“Only with the support of the entire international community can the Iraqi people regain the peace and security to which they are entitled.”
2008-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5823 (2008) · source
“France also favours a strengthened international presence and the launch of projects that are intended to spread throughout the country beginning with the regions that are more stable in terms of security. In our View, specific initiatives in areas such as health could be implemented very rapidly. In parallel to our support for United Nations action, my country will also work to open an Arbil satellite of our embassy in Iraq. The role of the international community is to support all efforts that can contribute to the unity, sovereignty and integrity of a democratic Iraq that respects diversity. In that regard, France fully supports action by the United Nations to implement the various elements of the UNAMI mandate.”
2008-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5823 (2008) · source
“08-21255 The neighbouring States process launched in May 2007 at Sharm el-Sheikh is an important mechanism for reconstruction and stability in Iraq. The ministerial meeting held at Istanbul on 2 and 3 November was an important step in this process, a process that must continue and that must result in concrete decisions. We support the proposal that the Secretary-General made in Istanbul, that the Government of Iraq establish a support mechanism for the neighbouring States process with a View to increasing its effectiveness. We are also pleased with action to strengthen the United Nations presence throughout the territory of Iraq, whether in Arbil, in Basra or in various governorates, through the appointment of liaison officers.”
2008-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5823 (2008) · source
“It is also important that the Iraqi authorities continue their political reforms in line with the provisions of the International Compact with Iraq, which was launched in May 2007. We hope that implementation of the Compact can contribute to the emergence of an inclusive political process. France fully supports the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and of the new Special Representative, and will contribute to that process. In our national capacity, we are always striving to offer ideas that can help Iraqis attain their objective of reconciliation. Hence, we have proposed to host, in a dispassionate atmosphere and on neutral ground, a conference of inter-Iraqi understanding, which would be as broad-based as possible. It is, of course, for the protagonists, if need be, to consider any follow-up to that proposal.”
2008-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5823 (2008) · source
“Along with its partners in the European Union, France continues to play its role in international efforts, including those of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to assist refugees and internally displaced persons. The Secretary-General stresses above all that improvements in the security situation can be sustainable only if bolstered by parallel progress in the political sphere. As the report of the Secretary-General indicates, and despite the Iraqi parliament's welcome adoption of the Justice and Accountability Law on 12 January, the internal political process remains deadlocked. It is therefore important that major texts such as the hydrocarbons package and the electoral reform bill be adopted and that they be accompanied by a process of political dialogue and national reconciliation.”
2008-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5823 (2008) · source
“Those challenges do carry considerable risks for the region, especially for neighbouring countries, and beyond for the international community as a whole. We very largely agree with the analysis of the situation set out in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/19). Violence has declined in recent months, and we cannot fail to be pleased at the hope that the trend will continue. Despite the progress, however, violence remains at too high a level; this engenders a lack of security and a very poor humanitarian situation. The 4 million refugees and internally displaced persons continue to be a source of major concern, and we must act swiftly on that issue. Here, we again hail the generosity of neighbouring States that are hosting many refugees.”
2008-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5823 (2008) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank Mr. De Mistura for his briefing and to welcome the activity of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) as a whole. The new Special Representative of the Secretary- General has already provided a glimpse of his talents by playing the crucial role of facilitator in the implementation of article 140 of the constitution. That made it possible to decrease tensions and to achieve agreement on deferring the referendum on the status of Kirkuk for six months. In the difficult context that we have seen, France provides its full support to the activities of UNAMI in the implementation of its mandate, as reinforced by resolution 1770 (2007). Iraq today still faces major political, security, humanitarian and economic challenges.”
2008-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5823 (2008) · source
“It underscored the need to promote healing and reconciliation in order to strengthen efforts to restore durable peace. In that spirit that we must today forcefully express our support for the International Criminal Court in fulfilling its mission. It is the indispensable complement of our actions to bring about political reconstruction and to ensure security on the ground through the deployment of a hybrid force - which, as I recall, is still being impeded, in particular by obstacles created by the Sudanese Government. My Government wishes therefore to state very clearly that the Security Council should adopt a declaration reminding the Sudan very firmly of its obligation to cooperate with the International Criminal Court.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“The Prosecutor has just recalled for us that Harun alone is currently charged with 50 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Our Council must react in view of these facts. We must do our utmost to support the efforts of the Court so that it is able to fulfil the task we entrusted to it when we referred to it the situation in Darfur. Clearly, that requires the execution of the arrest warrants against Ahmad Harun and Ali Kushayb. The Sudanese Government must be reminded of its obligations and responsibilities. We owe that to the thousands of victims and the 2.5 million internally displaced persons who still live in the terror of the camps. In its resolution, the Council encouraged the Court to support international cooperation with efforts to promote the rule of law, protect human rights and combat impunity in Darfur.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“Despite the in-depth investigation conducted by the Prosecutor, which clearly detailed the manner in which the crimes committed by Ahmad Harun and Ali Kushayb were perpetrated, the Sudanese Government 7 denies the crimes and protects those individuals. The Government has not followed up with the required legal proceedings in view of the results of the Prosecutor's investigation. The conditions for applying the principle of complementarity, which permits the Court to exercise its jurisdiction, have thus been fulfilled. The lack of cooperation by the Sudanese authorities prevents the Court from exercising its jurisdiction. As a result, France shares the conclusion outlined by Mr. Moreno-Ocampo that the Sudanese Government has not fulfilled its legal obligations in the implementation of resolution 1593 (2005).”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“Thirdly, not only is the Sudanese Government not executing the arrest warrants, but is in fact impeding the work of the Court by denying the existence of the alleged crimes and by appointing Ahmad Harun to a post which has given him direct power over the individuals whose displacement he ordered under his previous functions, and - the height of irony or of provocation - putting him in charge of the Sudan's relations with the United Nations. As for Ali Kushayb, his actions and freedom of movement have in no way been impeded. In paragraph 2 of resolution 1593 (2005), the Security Council decided "that the Government of Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur, shall cooperate fully with and provide any necessary assistance to the Court and the Prosecutor". This is a decision taken by the Council.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“Secondly, the Sudanese Government is not cooperating with the Court, nor is it implementing the arrest warrants the Court issued on 27 April for war crimes and crimes against humanity against Ahmad Harun, the former Minister for the Interior and the current Minister for Humanitarian Affairs, and Ali Kushayb, the head of the militia. The Prosecutor has indicated the direct involvement of these individuals in the crimes committed in Darfur.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“First, crimes that come under the jurisdiction of the ICC and which come under the purview of resolution 1593 (2005) continue to be committed in Darfur, including against the 2.5 million persons who have been forcibly displaced to the camps, and against humanitarian personnel. The Prosecutor spoke of massive crimes, and, like him, we note the extent of the acts of sexual violence, arbitrary arrests and assassinations. I also note the organized, voluntary and concerted nature of those systematic acts of violence.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“In accordance with Chapter VII of the Charter, the Council thus intended to make the fight against impunity for the crimes committed in Darfur a key element in the solution to the threat to peace and security in the Sudan and in the region, of which the Council was seized. 07-6267 France welcomes the fact that the Security Council has shouldered its responsibilities to ensure that the fight against impunity does not remain a dead letter, as the atrocities committed in Darfur are contrary to the founding principles of the United Nations. Twenty months later, the report presented by Mr. Moreno-Ocampo, a perfectly clear and precise report, makes the following affirmations.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): In spite of the distressing nature of today's debate, I would first like to use this opportunity to thank the Ambassador of Indonesia for the way he presided over the Council during November, to wish you, Mr. President, success and to assure you of our support during your presidency. I would like to thank Mr. Moreno-Ocampo for the detailed, very moving and concise report he has presented to us in compliance with resolution 1593 (2005). Through that resolution, the Security Council referred to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) the situation in Darfur since lJuly 2002.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“Thus, once again, the people of Burundi have shown that the spirit for dialogue and social cooperation that has always been welcomed by our Council continues to prevail and has made it possible for the country to make progress in peacebuilding.”
2007-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5786 (2007) · source
“Without entering into the details of this future discussion at this point in time, my delegation would like to confirm its full support for the renewal of the mandate, as we believe that BINUB has provided the most valuable support for the efforts of the authorities in Burundi in order to help build peace and stability within the country. We would like to encourage BINUB to maintain and increase its support for the peace process between the Government and the FNL by working together with the Facilitators. Finally, beyond this process, our delegation would like to welcome the recent political developments that have taken place in Burundi through the establishment of a new National Unity Government on 14 November, as well as the framework agreement of 2 November on transitional justice.”
2007-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5786 (2007) · source
“It is crucial that the FNL rejoin the peace process as soon as possible, and, in particular, that they return to their place within the Joint Verification and Monitoring Mechanism without delay and without any preconditions. At the same time, we wish to encourage the authorities in Burundi, as well as international partners in the process, to continue their efforts in order to enter into dialogue with this movement, as we are of the View that it is only in this way that we will give peace the greatest possible opportunity. Our Council will have the opportunity to re-examine the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi (BINUB).”
2007-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5786 (2007) · source
“France would like to bear homage to the ongoing efforts made by South Africa, in particular the personal efforts undertaken by Minister Nqakula, to support the peace process. We hope that these efforts will continue and that the Council, as Mr. Nqakula just requested, express its support. In my personal capacity as the chair of the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflicts, I would like to assure Mr. Nqakula that what he has just said touches us all and that I shall do my utmost to ensure that our Working Group will take up the situation of children in Burundi in the nearest possible future. I believe that he has outlined in the most moving and accurate terms the reasons for which this situation should be addressed. The continuing block in the negotiations is a matter of great concern for us all.”
2007-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5786 (2007) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Nqakula for his briefing. I would also like to welcome the Executive Representative of the Secretary-General for Burundi, Mr. Youssef Mahmoud, and the Permanent Representative of Burundi, Mr. Joseph Ntakirutimana. Since the successful conclusion of the peace process in Burundi, the persistent rebellion of the Forces Nationales de Liberation (FNL) has constituted the most serious risk factor for the security of the population and the stability of the country. It is for that reason that we welcomed with hope the launch of negotiations that started last year following the signing of the Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement of Dar es Salaam on 7 September 2006.”
2007-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5786 (2007) · source
“The Council will soon have occasion to revisit this issue with the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Then we shall recall our total commitment to ensuring that justice follows its course.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“My delegation welcomes the upcoming visit to the Sudan by Mr. John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, which will make it possible to assess the implementation of the 28 March Joint Communique. We received with great concern information from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs concerning the forced relocation of displaced persons to south Darfur. Here, we recall our commitment to the voluntary nature of return, in accordance with international humanitarian law. We also call on all parties to respect the civilian nature of camps for displaced persons. In conclusion, I should like to recall the importance that France attaches to the fight against impunity, which cannot be neglected, given the gravity of the crimes that have been committed in Darfur.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“We are fulfilling our responsibilities and will continue to do so. We call on all the parties to do likewise. My delegation recognizes the significant contribution made by the autonomous Government of South Sudan and by regional actors to the process led by the United Nations and the African Union. The initial results achieved at Sirte and Juba are encouraging. However, we hope that we can encourage all actors to continue to work together in constant contact with the co-mediators, who are directing the entire process. Finally, I should like to express France's support for the decision of the co-mediators to include Darfur's civil society in the political process. At the humanitarian level, we cannot accept restrictions on free humanitarian access when more than 4 million people - two thirds of Darfur's population - need assistance.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“This is no longer the time for procrastination. We are talking about the security and the well-being of hundreds of thousands of men, women and children whose only hope now lies in the United Nations and the African Union. We are also talking about the effectiveness and credibility of the Council in its capacity to maintain international peace and security. With regard to the political process, we welcome the launching of the Sirte negotiations under the aegis of the co-mediators from the African Union and the United Nations, Mr. Jan Eliasson and Mr. Salim Ahmed Salim. It is the responsibility of all the parties to ensure success by respecting a cessation of hostilities and by participating in the talks. Concerning the particular case of Abdul Wahid Mohamed al-Nur, France will spare no effort in persuading him to rejoin the process.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“France calls for the full cooperation of the Government of the Sudan with the United Nations and the African Union to help deploy the UNAMID mission. That agreement reached last June was a step in the right direction and the Council applauded that. Now it is time for the Sudanese authorities to translate that agreement into action, because the United Nations and the African Union did everything possible to bear in the mind the concerns of the Government of the Sudan, while maintaining a satisfactory degree of effectiveness in the forces. The terms of the debate are clear. They were clearly set out in detail by the Under-Secretary- General. Now the Government of the Sudan must take on its responsibilities and demonstrate that they truly accept, as they committed to in the Security Council, the deployment of the hybrid force.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“We should also make sure that the new operation will be sufficiently robust and deterrent, so that the tragedy of Haskanita - which we have condemned very firmly - cannot occur again. The French delegation welcomes the countries that have already accepted to send troops as part of the list established by the United Nations and the African Union. We would call on those countries capable of providing needed specialized expertise to UNAMID to do so. We also wish to pay tribute to the Secretariat and the African Union for their ongoing concern to consult the authorities in the Sudan. The Under-Secretary- General told us a few moments ago about the numerous stages. We can no longer renegotiate agreements. Now we must implement them transparently.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“Mr. Ripert (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Mr. Guehenno and Mr. Eliasson for their briefings. At the outset, I wish to reaffirm the full support of France for their efforts, as well as those of the Secretary-General, in order to find with the African Union a way out of the Darfur crisis. The transfer of authority from the African Union Mission in the Sudan to the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) is today close at hand. The deadline was set by resolution 1769 (2007), adopted unanimously by the Security Council. So it is our responsibility to assist the Secretariat and the African Union in holding to that deadline.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“We are pleased that the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations have begun a joint study to examine the effects on the ground of the protection mandates given to peacekeeping operations. In conclusion, I should like once again to express to the Secretary-General and the Under-Secretary- General our admiration and respect for their commitment on the ground and their will to strengthen the Council's means of action. We will carry out our responsibilities.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“The Secretary-General has welcomed the Council's action against the scourge of child soldiers and in general against the situation of children in armed conflicts. The success of that action is based on the detailed information transmitted to the Council by Ms. Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. It is also based on the consideration of that information by a working group that France has the honour to chair and the possibility that it will report to the Council and propose concrete measures. Finally, through action five, the Secretary- General proposes the establishment of a Security Council working group on the protection of civilians. France supports that proposal, which we understand will take the form of an expert group.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“In 1988 and 1990, we submitted the first two resolutions to the General Assembly dealing with access to victims and the establishment of humanitarian corridors. The free access of humanitarian personnel to civilians in need is a key requirement set out by the Council in its resolution 1674 (2006). The Council must be fully informed about obstacles to humanitarian assistance and, on the other hand - as our Chinese colleague mentioned - about excesses or offences that could be committed by unscrupulous humanitarian organizations. In that connection, my country is pleased that Mr. Holmes reports regularly to the Council on the issue of access, both verbally, through briefings to the Council twice a year, and in written form, through an annex to his report.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“With regard to action two, related to sexual violence, we have had several opportunities to express our deep concern - recently, during the Council's debate on 23 October (see S/PV.5766) and during the Third Committee's adoption of a draft resolution submitted by the United States, entitled "Elimination of rape and other forms of sexual violence in all their manifestations, including in conflict and related situations," of which my country was a sponsor. In the spirit of the presidential statement adopted by the Council on 23 October (S/PRST/2007/40), France supports the Secretariat in its intention to be as accurate as possible in reporting to us on possible cases of sexual violence. Action three, concerning humanitarian access, is of particular importance to France.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“France thus reaffirms its support for the activities of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and recalls in particular that the Council has asked the Government of the Sudan to cooperate with the ICC, on the basis of resolution 1593 (2005). As recalled in the report, the Court's arrest warrants must be executed. Finally, we fully share the Secretary-General's view that, in the conduct of hostilities, the parties to a conflict cannot ignore the collateral effect of certain weapons that they use. We support the recommendation concerning the development of a legally binding instrument prohibiting the production, use, stockpiling and transfer of cluster munitions.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“The Secretary-General's report contains specific proposals that should enable the Council to act more effectively. I should like to highlight some of them. Regarding action one, related to the conduct of hostilities, the Council must always remember that respect for international humanitarian law is mandatory for all, including non-governmental forces and private security firms, in all circumstances. Among the most important principles of international humanitarian law are those of distinction and proportionality. We share the Secretary-General's concern at the erosion of respect for those principles. We also believe that there can be no lasting or preventive protection of civilians in a context of impunity.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“We are grateful to him for his initiative to further strengthen the Council's early warning mechanism, based on paragraphs 138 and 139 of the Outcome Document (General Assembly resolution 60/1) of the 2005 World Summit. We welcome the appointment of Mr. Francis Deng as Special Adviser for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities, since he can act, alongside the Secretary-General, as a focal point for the protection of civilians. We also welcome the Secretary-General's intention to appoint a Special Adviser for the Responsibility to Protect, Mr. Ed Luck. Indeed, 20 years after the emergence of the concept, at the initiative of France, the time had come for concrete and full implementation, fulfilling the hopes of people in distress.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source