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lines on the record: 613
first: 2009-02-09
most recent: 2010-12-22
sittings or episodes: 117
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“We have noted, and are concerned about the fact that, while there has been improvement in the security situation in some parts of the country, such as Kabul and neighbouring provinces, the number of security incidents and the level of violence have increased in comparison to the same period last year. The security forecast for the next quarter raises even more concerns, with an expected increase in the level of violence. The elections scheduled for 20 August will be an important milestone in the efforts to restore democracy and achieve lasting stability and progress in Afghanistan. However, as the country enters the election campaign period, poor security conditions may make it difficult for the people in affected areas of the south and east of the country to freely exercise their franchise.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2009/323). We would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Kai Eide for his briefing on the situation in Afghanistan. We commend the central role that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) continues to play in coordinating international action and assistance in support of the Afghan Government. We welcome UNAMA's efforts to expand its presence in the country in order to have a greater impact in carrying out its mandate in Afghanistan.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154 (2009) · source
“We also support the aim of strengthening the unity and cohesion of all stakeholders, enhancing the credibility of United Nations peacekeeping, and building its capacity with a view to making it more predictable and adaptable to emerging challenges, such as that in Somalia. We recommend that the Working Group of the Whole on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations undertake an in-depth consideration of the proposals made during our debates, and report to the Council before the end of the year. Finally, Uganda pays tribute to the men and women of the United Nations for their tireless sacrifices in helping to make our world a safer place in which to live. We especially remember and honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of peace.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We need to focus on strengthening their relationship and interaction during the different stages of a peacekeeping mission, especially early in the planning stages of a new mission or whenever there is a change in the mandate. We also need to give attention to the coordination of the various initiatives of United Nations peacekeeping in order to reinforce complementarities and avoid the duplication of efforts. Uganda therefore supports a stronger convergence in United Nations peacekeeping, with a clear set of achievable goals in the immediate, medium and long terms so as to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“The complexity of modern peacekeeping clearly indicates that no single organization, not even the United Nations, is capable of tackling challenges of such magnitude alone. Security challenges require a collective approach, which should seek to establish coordination at both the strategic and the programmatic levels. The United Nations should therefore take maximum advantage of the strengths that respective organizations, especially regional organizations such as the African Union, can contribute. However, that will require the establishment or strengthening of strategic relationships that may exist with regional organizations. Effective peacekeeping is an objective that we share. To that end, the Council and the troop- and police-contributing countries have an important role to play.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“All these issues require a strong understanding between contributor countries and the Council as to what is expected of peacekeepers and what they require to fulfil these objectives. Developing peacekeeping capability depends on a combination of political will and the availability of resources on the part of Member States. The lack of political will undermines the credibility of the United Nations; lack of resources compounds the problem by limiting the ability of any peacekeeping mission to implement its mandate. The United Nations should therefore endeavour to broaden the contributor base by working with partners at the regional and subregional levels and by taking advantage of their capacities.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Given these challenges, it is indeed imperative to address such issues as the degree of robustness of modern United Nations peacekeeping, how protection of civilians mandates can be best implemented, and what peacekeeping tasks should be undertaken by United Nations peacekeepers and for how long. This requires a clear understanding of the situation on the ground before mandates are designed. Clear entrance and exit strategies should also be elaborated with the principal actors concerned. To that end, we support the revitalization of the Military Staff Committee, with the participation of all members of the Council, so that it can play a more active role in providing the relevant technical input.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“Thus we are convinced that this debate is timely and will further strengthen United Nations peacekeeping to meet the needs of contemporary challenges. A common understanding is needed about what United Nations peacekeeping should be mandated to do and what it can do. In recent years there has been a shift towards more robust and comprehensive United Nations peacekeeping, such as in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In addition to maintaining peace and security, peacekeepers are increasingly charged with assisting in political processes, supporting humanitarian efforts, reforming justice systems, training law enforcement and security forces, and disarming former combatants and foreign armed groups.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“As we discuss peacekeeping operations, therefore, we must conduct a reality check so that together the entire international community learns some of the lessons from our successes and also from our failures. That underscores the importance of the relationship between the Security Council and the countries that contribute the men and women who serve on United Nations missions, and the need to strengthen the existing mechanism for engagement. Although there are mechanisms for this interaction, there is a need to strengthen the existing arrangements to improve the dialogue between those who plan and mandate United Nations peacekeeping operations - that is, the Council - and those who implement the mandates on the ground, where they often face considerable risks.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We know that while in some parts of the world the United Nations has been successful in meeting the hopes and dreams of the affected populations, in others it has not been as successful. Where peacekeeping has not been successful, part of the reason is that it has been overwhelmed by the task, or has lacked the appropriate mandate or adequate troops, or has even lacked assets and, sometimes, resolve. Ultimately, where peacekeeping has not been successful, a holistic approach to handling the challenges at hand has been lacking. It is a fact that recent operations have highlighted the gap between demand and supply in some of these areas. Where the United Nations has not met the expectations of the people, the result has been an affected population with mixed feelings of hope, frustration and even hostility to the United Nations presence.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We also commend the efforts of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, the initiative of Canada and the Center on International Cooperation, the review process launched by the United Kingdom and France within the Security Council, and the work of the Security Council's Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations in the ongoing debate on peacekeeping. The number and scope of the United Nations peacekeeping operations are at the highest level ever, stretching the system's capacity. The reality is that for many people out there where the United Nations has a peacekeeping operation, the arrival of United Nations peacekeepers brings the hope that the horrors and insecurity they had to endure would be no more.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“We wish to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important debate on United Nations peacekeeping operations, bringing together troop- and police-contributing countries. Interactions such as this between troop- and police- contributing countries will further enhance our understanding of the dynamics of peacekeeping and the planning, coordination and implementation of United Nations peacekeeping operations. We thank Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Susana Malcorra, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support, for their presentations. In this regard, we wish to commend the initiatives of the Secretariat in preparing the New Horizon command paper.”
2009-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6153 (2009) · source
“For our part, we want to underscore two of them which we consider critical in the protection of civilians and for achieving sustainable peace. First, renewal of peacekeeping mandates should ensure that relevant protection concerns and possible responses are incorporated in the Council's actions. Secondly, the timely deployment in relevant situations of peacekeeping missions with robust protection mandates to ensure the protection of civilians on the ground should occur in collaboration with other key players, such as countries in the region and countries affected by the conflicts. Finally, the protection of civilians does not stop with the end of hostilities. Ensuring that civilians receive needed humanitarian assistance, rehabilitation and reconstruction is key for sustainable peace, sustainable security and sustainable development.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“However, this assessment should take place within a broader policy framework that includes clear direction as to possible courses of action, including in situations where the armed forces of the host State are themselves perpetrating violations against civilians, as well as regarding the tasks and capabilities needed for implementation. The question of States and State troops violating civilian rights is a common feature, as demonstrated in the recent field visit by the Security Council mission. The report provides pertinent recommendations premised on the overriding need to enhance compliance and accountability in conflict, that is, compliance by all parties to conflict with the applicable law with the and demands and decisions of the Security Council.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“While the Security Council has indicated its intention to ensure that mandates include clear guidelines as to what missions can and should do to protect civilians, this clear direction from the Council should be informed by a realistic assessment of what is on the ground following consultations with the Secretariat, troop and police contributors, other stakeholders, regional organizations and, more especially, countries that are affected in the regions where there may be conflict. Currently, there is a disconnect between mandates, intentions, expectations, interpretations and real implementation capacity because of some of these omissions.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“As partners, it is critical that Member States support or at least not impede efforts by other parties, such as religious groups, traditional leaders and civil society organizations, to engage armed groups in order to seek improved protection of civilians. However, the reality is that many times this engagement proves futile. When such efforts fail, alternatives must be considered which should not be restricted to systematic condemnation of violations committed by armed groups and demands to comply, together with the application of targeted measures.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“This has a profoundly negative impact on civilians, as armed groups have sought to overcome their military inferiority by using strategies that flagrantly violate international law, including attacks against civilians and the use of civilians to shield military objectives. Although these armed groups are bound by international humanitarian law and must refrain from committing acts that would impair the enjoyment of human rights, we know that for some groups, such as the Lord's Resistance Army, attacks and the commission of other violations against civilians are deliberate strategies intended to maximize casualties, intimidate the population and destabilize communities. All of that must stop.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“However, there is need for a common understanding among United Nations Member States about what peacekeeping missions should be mandated to do and what they should not do. Questions - such as the degree of robustness of modern United Nations peacekeeping, how protection-of-civilian mandates can best be implemented or what other peacebuilding tasks should be undertaken by United Nations peacekeepers and for how long - need to be answered. These peacekeeping activities require a strong consensus among contributors of troops, police and other personnel as to what extent the personnel who are required through a mandate should be guided. The proliferation and fragmentation of non-State armed groups has contributed to the increasingly asymmetric nature of conflicts. We have seen this in a number of trouble spots, such as Somalia.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“The inclusion of protection activities in the mandates of peacekeeping missions, such as the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), was a significant action by the Security Council. Furthermore, over the years, the Security Council has taken important steps to improve protection for specific groups, such as women and children. The Security Council has also endeavoured to enhance protection for refugees and internally displaced persons by mandating peacekeeping missions to protect camps and other sites from armed attacks and to maintain their civilian and humanitarian character by supporting the disarmament and separation of combatants.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“Over the past 10 years, the Security Council has received several reports and adopted several presidential statements and resolutions with specific attention given to the protection of civilians. While such developments are commendable, they are of limited value if they do not translate into concrete improvements in the protection of civilians on the ground. We need to commit ourselves to practical action and a clear path from policy statements to actual implementation on the ground. We need to move to forward and develop a more systematic approach to protecting civilians and ensuring that there is sustainable support for civilians even after the conflict has ended.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“We welcome the report of the Secretary-General and the briefing by Mr. Holmes, the humanitarian coordinator. We would like to thank you for organizing this debate, Mr. President. This report of the Secretary- General comes on the tenth anniversary of the first consideration by the Security Council of the protection of civilians in a thematic debate on this issue. It is deplorable that civilians still account for the vast majority of casualties and continue to be targeted and subjected to indiscriminate attacks and other violations. However, civilians continue to be victims of targeted attacks, forced displacement, sexual violence, forced conscription, indiscriminate killings, mutilations, hunger, disease and loss oflivelihood.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“There are still challenges to be addressed in order to consolidate the gains so far made. We note that the resolution of the disputed internal boundaries remains among the indispensable elements for lasting peace in Iraq. We encourage Iraqi leaders to work more closely together in a spirit of national unity and to adopt political, constitutional and legislative measures to address the challenges. Finally, Uganda extends its appreciation to Mr. De Mistura for his work and good leadership of UNAMI. We commend all of the United Nations staff in Iraq for their contributions towards the stability and security of Iraq. Uganda supports the draft presidential statement that has been prepared by the United States and Turkey to convey the Security Council's position on the situation in Iraq.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“As Iraq prepares for Kurdistan regional government elections in July 2009 and national parliamentary elections in 2010, we call upon the Electoral Commission to build on the achievements gained in organizing successful provincial elections. We commend UNAMI's continued assistance to the Iraqi people and the Iraqi Government in that regard. My delegation appreciates UNAMI's continued work in support of the Government of Iraq to help create conducive conditions for the safe return of Iraqi refugees and the resettlement of internally displaced persons. We welcome the important regional developments characterized by high-level visits between Iraq and other countries of the region during the reporting period. The security, stability and development of Iraq are inextricably linked to the peace, stability and development of the region.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“We are convinced that the durable peace and stability that we all seek will come only through the leadership of the Iraqi people, supported by the international community. We therefore welcome the agreements reached on the selection of the new Speaker of Parliament, and encourage different sections of the Iraqi society to build on this and other achievements to create a more stable and peaceful Iraq. We congratulate the people of Iraq for holding successful and largely peaceful provincial elections, which also enabled the selection of governors and their deputies. We commend the Independent High Electoral Commission for the work done in organizing the elections.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“I welcome you, Sir, and salute the fact that you are presiding over this meeting personally. The fact that you have come to chair the meeting shows the significance which the presidency attaches to this very meeting. My delegation thanks Mr. De Mistura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), for his encouraging briefing and Mr. Al Bayati, the Permanent Representative of Iraq, for his statement. Uganda welcomes the overall progress and improvement in the political and security situation in Iraq. We commend the reconciliation efforts spearheaded by Prime Minister al-Maliki, aimed at bringing together all Iraqis, including former Baath Party members.”
2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source
“From the outset Uganda has underscored the importance of the Security Council speaking with one voice on events in the Korean peninsula following the launch of a rocket by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea last March. We therefore welcome the unanimity of the Council on this matter. Uganda voted in favour of resolution 1874 (2009) not only because it is important to achieve non- proliferation in the Korean peninsula, but also because we are convinced that, together, we should work towards the total elimination of all nuclear weapons in order to create a more secure world.”
2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source
“I believe that my colleague the Permanent Representative of France, who led the leg of the mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will say something about that. The conclusion that can be drawn from the visit to the AU is that the meetings between the two bodies are useful in strengthening cooperation, in particular in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, including the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law and the constitutional order in Africa. In order to facilitate closer cooperation and the desired partnership, the two bodies should work closely together to agree upon the optimal modalities for the organization of their future consultations, including their next consultative meeting, which is due to be held in New York in 2010 on a date to be agreed upon.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6131 (2009) · source
“Both bodies look forward to the report to be submitted by the Secretary-General in September 2009 in accordance with the Council's presidential statement (S/PRST/2009/3) of 18 March 2009, as well as to the AU's input in that report. While in Addis Ababa the members of the Council also met with Mr. Ping, Chairperson of the African Union, as well as with Ambassador Lamamra, the Commissioner for Peace and Security. The members of the Council also met with His Excellency Mr. Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, and discussed the peace and security situation in the region. In addition, the members of the Security Council also met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the Great Lakes region, with regard to the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the Great Lakes region.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6131 (2009) · source
“Turning to the question of unconstitutional changes of government in Africa, the meeting welcomed the adoption by the Security Council of a presidential statement (S/PRTST/2009/ll) on 5 May 2009. The statement expresses concern about the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government in a few African countries and welcomes the preventive measures undertaken by the African Union and subregional organizations against unconstitutional changes of government. On the financing of peacekeeping operations in Africa, the members of the Council underlined the 09-35198 importance the Council attaches support for the development of African capacity in peacekeeping, as demonstrated by the support package being developed for AMISOM.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6131 (2009) · source
“As such, the Sudanese parties should be strongly encouraged to overcome any obstacles to the full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. On Somalia, the meeting noted that, while there had been some progress on the political front, the security situation remained precarious. The meeting reaffirmed that the Djibouti Agreement represented the basis for the resolution of the conflict in Somalia and stressed the importance of broad-based and representative institutions established through a political process that was ultimately inclusive of all. The meeting commended the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for its contribution to peace and security in Somalia and underscored the need for the strengthening of AMISOM. and the effective development of the Transitional Federal Government's security forces.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6131 (2009) · source
“The meeting was co-chaired by the Permanent Representative of Burundi to the AU, who is also the Chairperson of the AU Peace and Security Council; my colleague, the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom; and myself. On the situation in the Sudan, the meeting noted that the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), as a hybrid mission between the African Union and the United Nations, was a concrete expression of the commitment of the two organizations to work closely together. The members of the Council expressed concern at the humanitarian situation in the Sudan. It was noted that the Sudan was now entering a critical phase, with elections planned for 2010 and a referendum for 2011.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6131 (2009) · source
“It is a pleasure for me to report on the leg of the Security Council mission to Africa that covered the meetings at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa. It was a pleasure for me to co-lead that segment with my colleague, Ambassador John Sawers, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom. The visit by members of the Security Council to the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa was within the framework of cooperation between the Security Council and the African Union under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. The meeting, which was the third between the two bodies, reviewed the 2 situation in Sudan and Somalia, the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government and the financing of peacekeeping operations in Africa.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6131 (2009) · source
“Finally, we are concerned about the situation of refugees and displaced persons. We call on the authorities to address their plight with a view to ensuring their early return and resettlement.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6130 (2009) · source
“We urge all parties, including neighbours of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to uphold their commitments to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the spirit of good-neighbourliness and peaceful coexistence, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter. We have noted the economic challenges facing Bosnia and Herzegovina, as reflected in the report. In particular, we are concerned about the funding deficit that has impeded the Government's capacity to cover its obligations. In addition, we are concerned about the registered unemployment rate, which was 41 per cent in late 2008 and appears to be rising. We call upon the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to focus, with support from their international partners, on addressing this issue, which has serious implications for the stability of the country.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6130 (2009) · source
“We welcome the progress that has been achieved in the area of entrenchment of the rule of law and acknowledge the efforts of the Bosnian authorities to establish the new State-level police bodies, as provided for in the police reform laws. We note with appreciation that the European Union military mission (EUF OR) continues to play an important role in the overall security situation, in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies. We commend EUFOR for its support to the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and its cooperation with the Bosnian authorities on joint military affairs. Uganda commends the High Representative for his efforts in facilitating implementation of the Peace Agreement.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6130 (2009) · source
“I welcome His Excellency Mr. Nikola Spiric', Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and thank him for his statement. I also welcome Ambassador Valentin Inzko, High Representative and European Union (EU) Special Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and thank him for his briefing. We are encouraged by the progress that has been achieved towards meeting the requirements set by the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board for the transition from the Office of the High Representative to the EU Special Representative, particularly the adoption of a constitutional amendment incorporating Brcko District into the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2009-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6130 (2009) · source
“Uganda welcomes the revised technical assistance strategy of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate, which is intended to leverage bilateral, regional and international partnerships in order to enhance dialogue with recipient countries and the further implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). Uganda will continue to support the fight against terrorism and against the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery, and all other efforts of the Security Council to achieve international peace and security. We will continue to support and encourage cooperation at the bilateral, subregional, regional and international levels in that regard.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“My country's experience in handling terrorist activities can be a point of recall in understanding the role of the individual State initiatives, bilateral approaches and regional interventions in stemming these threats. Uganda has had to confront terrorist groups of the Lord's Resistance Army and Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) largely out of these approaches. In the recent past, we have worked closely with some of our neighbours in that regard. This approach is consistent with the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). Those initiatives, it must be said, reinforce the efforts of the Council to achieve its mandate in the fight against terrorism.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“Their common strategy to engage with international, regional and subregional organizations, entities and agencies is a step in the right direction and should be encouraged. However, the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) should be able to make an in-depth assessment of what it has been able, and what it has not been able, to achieve and possibly of what it intends to do in order to realize maximum output of these interactive initiatives. The visit to my country by CTED and the Monitoring Team between 17 and 21 November 2008 was very welcome. It assisted the Team to deepen their understanding of the intricacies involved in the implementation of the Security Council resolutions, particularly the technical aspects essential in such implementation.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“Uganda welcomes the comprehensive briefings by the three Chairmen of the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council. Terrorism and proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery remain a danger to international peace and security. These are matters that this Council has continued to handle. Uganda has given unwavering support to the Council, and will continue to do so, for all measures aimed at strengthening its work in this regard. Uganda commends the three committees and their expert groups for developing common strategies and making joint country visits and exchanges of information on their activities. We encourage them to continue to assist Member States in submitting timely responses on implementation of the relevant Council resolutions.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source
“I would just like to say that we salute everybody for supporting the British- sponsored resolution on Somalia, as well as to say that the African Union would like to see the Council take even stronger measures against those elements who are sponsoring rebellion and terrorist activities in Somalia. Also, the African Union pledges to continue to provide unequivocal support to the Council so that the problem of Somalia can at long last come to a speedy end. My last comment is that the situation in Mogadishu has been very bad. But I am happy to say that the Government is now pushing the rebels from sectors of Mogadishu. We expect that the current trend of pushing the rebels away from Mogadishu and towards eventual defeat will continue.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6127 (2009) · source
“Finally, Uganda wishes to thank the Russian delegation for the draft presidential statement, which Uganda fully supports.”
2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source
“We therefore call for an end to all settler activities. With regard to Lebanon, Uganda welcomes the improvement in the political and security situations. We commend the steps taken to improve relations between Lebanon and Syria, including the establishment of diplomatic relations. My delegation also welcomes the commitment of the Lebanese leadership to free and fair parliamentary elections, scheduled for 7 June. We urgently need to give new impetus to the search for a solution to the conflict in the Middle East. In that regard, Uganda fully supports the proposal by the Russian Federation to convene, in consultation with the Quartet and other parties, an international conference on the Middle East peace process in Moscow this year.”
2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source
“We are also concerned that the divisions among Palestinian groups persist, and we call upon them to resolve their differences through dialogue and to reconcile and forge a common front. We note with concern that, while $4.5 billion were pledged in March this year during the International Conference in Support of the Palestinian Economy for the Reconstruction of Gaza, the provision of immediately needed materials for construction has not been possible, owing mainly to the blockade. We therefore call upon all parties concerned to ensure that those pledges are honoured and used for Gaza reconstruction programmes. The situation in the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory also raises concern. We note from the briefing that there has been a significant rise in settler activities both in the West Bank and in East Jerusalem.”
2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source
“We welcome the summary report of the Secretary-General and the Board of Inquiry. However, we are concerned at the fact that the situation remains fragile. There is still no permanent ceasefire, there remain incidents of violence, and the levels of humanitarian assistance reaching Gaza are below what is urgently required. There is an urgent need for a durable and fully respected ceasefire, for an end to arms smuggling and for the reopening of crossing points, as envisioned in resolution 1860 (2009). We reiterate our commendation of Egypt and other parties for the role that they continue to play in facilitating the ceasefire talks between Israel and Palestine.”
2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source
“We are convinced that a durable solution to the Middle East conflict can be achieved only through negotiations and agreement among the parties concerned. We continue to support all the parties in the Middle East in their efforts to achieve a comprehensive peace based on the vision of a region in which two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, live side by side in peace within secure and recognized borders, as envisaged in resolution 1860 (2009). We call upon both the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority to remain committed to the irreversibility of the peace process, based on previous agreements and obligations. With regard to the situation in Gaza, my delegation is encouraged by the reduction in the number of incidents since the most recent briefing on this subject.”
2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source
“My delegation welcomes you, Mr. President, the Secretary-General and the Ministers present here to this debate on the Middle East. We thank you for organizing this debate at this time and at this level. It is a clear testimony to the commitment of the Security Council and of the international community to the ongoing efforts towards the resolution of the Middle East conflicts and towards ensuring lasting peace and security in the region. We also welcome the Secretary-General and thank him for his briefing on the overall situation in the Middle East, the progress made so far, the challenges and what more needs to be done. Uganda commends the efforts and initiatives of the Quartet, Egypt, the Arab League and other actors in that regard.”
2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source
“Landgren, the situation will be stabilized and the parties will move the process forward to its logical conclusion, which is the attainment of lasting peace and sustainable development in Nepal.”
2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source
“We welcome the formation of the Technical Committee, which has already taken up its function of supporting the Special Committee in drawing up a work plan for completing the integration and rehabilitation of verified Maoist army personnel. Finally, we express our appreciation to the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) for its contribution to the stability of Nepal, especially in its support for the peace process. Given the current political situation, UNMIN's role and its support for the Nepalese authorities in dealing with the immediate aftermath of the Prime Minister's resignation will be very important. We trust that, with the dedicated leadership of Ms.”
2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the progress made thus far in the constitution- making process and trust that the Constituent Assembly will be able to reconcile the views presented by the various parties, especially on the form of government. The National Security Council, mandated with the responsibility of making recommendations on the mobilization, operation and use of the Nepal Army as part of the process of strengthening civilian control over that Army, will also have to expedite its work. We are convinced that, as the peace process moves forward, it is imperative to adequately focus on the proper integration of the Maoist army into the Nepal Army as a way of ensuring lasting peace. We urge the relevant authorities to address this matter as soon as possible.”
2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source