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Rugunda

lines on the record: 613
first: 2009-02-09
most recent: 2010-12-22
sittings or episodes: 117
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“Finally, I wish to reiterate Uganda's support for the ICTY and ICTR because we attach great importance to their work in the delivery of justice and the fight against impunity. We call on Member States and the international community to support them in ensuring a smooth and proper completion of their mandates.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“We also note with concern the inequality in emoluments between the permanent and ad litem judges. The principle of equal payment for an equal amount of work must be upheld. We therefore welcome General Assembly resolution 64/261 adopted on 29 March, which decided that the matter should be addressed with priority at the sixty-fifth session. We welcome the outreach programme being undertaken by the tribunals to raise awareness and build capacity. Activities such as the awareness programme of the ICTR targeting the young people of the region on the role of the Tribunal in promoting international justice are important. We also welcome the efforts of the ICTY in assisting national judiciaries of the region in securing capacity to provide education on, investigate and prosecute war crimes and cases.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“The Secretariat should endeavour to ensure that the right of long-serving staff to conversion is protected. It is necessary to address the issue of the selection of candidates for the positions of President, Vice-President and Presiding Judge of a Trial Chamber once the terms of the current incumbents are completed and the judges have been redeployed to their previous Chamber. My delegation supports the proposal by the Tribunals for the appointment of currently serving ad litem judges as permanent judges or amending the statute so as to make ad litem judges eligible to serve as President or Presiding Judge of a Trial Chamber. Uganda also supports the request for the creation of a new roster of ad litem judges in order to alleviate the additional workload that cannot be covered by the serving judges.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“We have heard that, as the completion dates have drawn near, the depletion of some of the best staff has continued. We are concerned by the high turnover of highly qualified and essential staff as the Tribunals near the end of their mandates. There is a need to implement measures to assist in the retention of staff at this critical stage. Uganda supports a clear and unequivocal statement by this Council in support of the retention of staff by the Tribunals. Uganda also supports the request to grant an extension of the judges' terms after December 2014 in order to enable them to complete the pending trials and appeals. We welcome the initiatives undertaken to ensure that the professional staff of the Tribunals is considered alongside internal candidates at the 30-day mark for vacancies within the Secretariat.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“The recent hosting in Kampala of the Review Conference of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court is further evidence of our keen interest in ending impunity. Resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004) call on the Tribunals to take all possible measures to complete all trials, and they stress the importance of implementing the completion strategies. We commend the Tribunals for their work towards completion in a proper way that would not undermine efforts against impunity. We welcome the strategy for the completion of remaining cases. In that regard, we welcome the holding of 10 simultaneous trials at the ICTY, which has meant that there are no cases at the pre-trial stage. However, we now recognize that the completion strategies themselves raise challenges of retaining staff to do the job.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“We welcome The Honourable Justice Dennis Byron, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), and The Honourable Justice Patrick Robinson, President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). We also welcome Mr. Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the ICTY, and Mr. Hassan Bubacar Jallow, Prosecutor of the ICTR. We thank them for their briefings, and we thank them and the staffs of the Tribunals for their good work. Uganda attaches great importance to the delivery of justice and the fight against impunity. Our interest in the delivery of international criminal justice continues to be manifested in various ways. Uganda has collaborated closely with the two Tribunals, and also with the International Criminal Court. The arrest of Nizeyimana in Kampala last year testifies to that.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“Children everywhere have the right to live in conditions that provide an opportunity for a bright and successful future. We therefore highly commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Coomaraswamy, and her staff on the work that they are doing in that direction.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“Notwithstanding the five-year timeline, Uganda encourages a broader set of conditions that would necessitate action by the Council against persistent perpetrators. Uganda emphasizes the importance of urging relevant actors in peace processes to ensure that the concerns and needs of children in armed conflict are consistently taken into account. Given the regional dimensions of some conflicts, it is essential that relevant Member States, United Nations peacekeeping missions and country teams accelerate the development of appropriate strategies and coordination mechanisms. That is necessary for information exchange and cooperation on cross-border child protection concerns. Uganda is convinced that this debate should further galvanize our collective efforts to protect children in situations of armed conflict.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“We also note the Secretary-General's recommendation to allow contact between the United Nations and non-State actors to ensure the broad and effective protection of children. We regard that as a positive recommendation. The spirit of that recommendation is positive, but it is important to take into account the specific conditions that may prevail on the ground. Uganda notes the recommendation of the Secretary-General that stronger measures be taken against persistent violators who have been listed for grave violations against children in his annual reports for at least five years. It is also clear that the United Nations is at different stages of engagement with the various parties on the lists, including the negotiation of action plans.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“Uganda is a party to both Optional Protocols, and we encourage Member States that have not yet done so to consider acceding to, ratifying and domesticating them. It is important that the reports on implementation be prepared and submitted in a timely manner. We note the call by the Secretary-General to parties listed in the annexes of the report to prepare and implement concrete and time-bound action plans to halt those violations. It is necessary for the Security Council to consider taking measures against any parties that fail to comply. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Coomaraswamy, on the achievements she has made in finalizing action plans with parties to conflicts in four countries and encourage her to maintain the momentum.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“Uganda calls upon all parties in situations of armed conflict to adhere to international normative instruments protecting educational facilities from attack. We strongly condemn wilful attacks against schools and other educational facilities, as well as the deliberate targeting of girls by armed groups. Uganda has had first-hand experience of attacks against schools, as well as of the abduction of students. In June 1998, 12 years ago, an armed group calling itself the Allied Democratic Front raided a technical college in western Uganda and burned 80 students alive in three dormitories. That armed group also abducted more than 100 students. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“Member States have consistently articulated the plight of children in armed conflict; they have reiterated their commitments to the well-being of children and pledged support for their protection, especially in situations of armed conflict. It is essential that children in conflict situations be protected by the international community. We note with concern that in the annexes to the ninth annual report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2010/181), several armed groups associated with children are named. A number of these are in Africa. Not only do these groups recruit or abduct children, but in some cases, such as that of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), they also maim them, commit sexual violence against them or even kill them. They rob them of their freedom as well as their innocence.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“I thank you, Madam Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, for organizing and presiding over this important debate on children and armed conflict. I also thank Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Hilde Frafjord Johnson, Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF, and Assistant Secretary-General Atul Khare for their statements. I welcome Ms. Manju Gurung and salute her for her courage and for sharing her experiences in a compelling account of the story of her life in conflict. The issue of children in armed conflict has been an important subject on the agenda of the Security Council for 11 years now.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“That will entail UNMIS, among others, providing technical and logistical support to the Referendum Commission to ensure that the referendum is held as scheduled and that it is free, fair, transparent and credible. Finally, it is incumbent upon the leadership of the NCP and the SPLM, as parties to the CPA, to maintain their political goodwill and commitment to the full and timely implementation of the CPA. Uganda supports the elements of the President's remarks to the press prepared by the delegation of the United Kingdom.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“We call upon the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) to adhere to the timelines for the remaining tasks. The holding of the recent national elections, in spite of their shortcomings, attests to progress towards democratic transformation in the Sudan. Given the fact that, according to the CPA, the referendum in Southern Sudan should be held by 9 January 2011, there is an urgent need to expedite the establishment and operationalization of the Referendum Commission and the demarcation of the north-south border and of the Abyei border. It is therefore critical that the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the United Nations and the wider international community render greater support towards accomplishment of the remaining tasks.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“Furthermore, we welcome the commitment by the Government to agree to a joint implementation and monitoring mechanism, both on Darfur and on the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. While we commend the progress made, we must acknowledge that the Sudan is entering a critical stage. There are still key outstanding issues that need to be addressed to ensure the restoration of peace in Darfur, the full implementation of the CPA and agreement on post-referendum arrangements. We are concerned about the recent upsurge of incidents of violence in Darfur. We call upon the parties to respect the ceasefire and to commit themselves to the peaceful resolution of the conflict through the Doha peace process. It is important to ensure the full and timely implementation of the CPA.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“The recently concluded national elections, the ongoing implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and efforts to resolve the Darfur conflict through the Doha peace process are significant developments. We salute the good work by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel and we welcome the progress being made through a widely consultative and inclusive approach. We also commend UNAMID and UNMIS, under the leadership of Mr. Gambari and Mr. Menkerios respectively, for the contributions they are making to resolving the issues in the Sudan. My delegation welcomes the commitment expressed by the Government of the Sudan to work jointly with the Panel on all steps to be taken towards advancing peace, justice and reconciliation.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“I wish to thank His Excellency Mr. Thabo Mbeki, Chairperson of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel on Darfur, for his briefing and for the Panel's highly commendable work. I also thank Mr. Gambari, Joint Special Representative for Darfur and head of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID); Mr. Menkerios, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS); and Mr. Bassole, the Joint African Union-United Nations Chief Mediator, for their commendable work and for their briefings on the situation in the Sudan. Uganda welcomes the progress that has been made towards peace and stability in the Sudan.”
2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source
“We are convinced that such confidence-building initiatives are useful in the search for a peaceful solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. Uganda reiterates that it is important to continue all efforts towards a negotiated solution that guarantees Iran's inalienable right to develop its nuclear energy, while at the same time assuring the international community that its programme is exclusively for peaceful purposes.”
2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source
“Uganda voted in favour of resolution 1929 (2010) because we fully support the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). The resolution has a mechanism for review, including the suspension and removal of the measures imposed, provided that Iran complies with its obligations and the NPT. It is important that all nuclear activities of State parties to the NPT be verified for their compliance with the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The Agency has raised a number of issues in its reports regarding the Iranian nuclear programme that require clarification by Iran so as to assure the international community that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes. Uganda commends and supports the diplomatic efforts of Brazil and Turkey that resulted in the Tehran declaration.”
2010-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6335 (2010) · source
“We are convinced that as the international community seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts and to deal with new threats, intercultural dialogue can play a useful role in tackling those issues. We therefore salute UNESCO'S continued commitment to promoting intercultural understanding, as well as the outcome of the 2008 World Conference on Dialogue, held in Madrid, and the Second Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations, held in Istanbul in 2009. It is critical to expand and strengthen cross- cultural contacts among various groups, including youth, civil society, the media and academia. It is important to continue promoting intercultural dialogue for peace, for security and for development.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“Discussions such as this on intercultural dialogue create awareness and promote international solidarity, tolerance, stability and peace. In this increasingly globalizing world, respect for cultural and religious diversity not only enriches national identity but also promotes dialogue among civilizations. That helps in creating an environment conducive to exchange of information, building mutual trust and understanding. Intercultural dialogue, cooperation and harmonious coexistence contribute significantly to the maintenance of international peace and security. They also help in clarifying the values of various cultures and faiths, thereby avoiding generalizations and misconceptions.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“Some of the current conflicts in some parts of the world could be attributed to a misperception and misinterpretation of diverse cultures and beliefs. Such misperception can also adversely affect or even fuel hatred, stereotypes and discrimination. In this context, therefore, dialogue and a deeper understanding between cultures play a significant role in addressing misconceptions and also help in fostering mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. We commend the work of the Alliance of Civilizations, which has made important progress in bringing cultures closer together and strengthening intercultural understanding. Promoting intercultural dialogue is also essential in building a multilateral system based on mutual respect and in reinforcing common interests.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“I wish to welcome you, Your Excellency, Prime Minister Hariri, and to thank you for organizing and presiding over this important debate on intercultural dialogue for peace and security. We thank the Secretary-General for his statement. We also welcome the participation of The Honourable Alistair Burt, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the Government of the United Kingdom. This debate provides an opportunity to focus on an important issue, particularly in View of General Assembly resolution 62/90, which declared 2010 the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures. We are convinced that promotion of intercultural dialogue is one of the ways to foster peace and security.”
2010-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6322 (2010) · source
“We therefore call upon the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the support of the international partners, to focus on addressing these issues, which could have serious implications for the stability of the country. Finally, we once again commend the High Representative and his staff for the good work that they are doing.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“We acknowledge the efforts of the European Union Police Mission, in coordination with the High Representative, to support police reform and coordinating the policing aspects of combating major and organized crime. We note, however, that the situation of refugees and displaced persons remains outstanding. This is a potentially destabilizing matter if not addressed in a holistic way. We therefore call on the authorities to address this matter with a view to ensuring their return and resettlement. Bosnia and Herzegovina has made tremendous economic progress. However, the global economic crisis has had an adverse impact and the country needs to mitigate the effects of the global slow-down on the economy, particularly by protecting the most vulnerable population.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“The European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR) has continued to play a critical role in providing the crucial reassurance needed by the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We note that it has assisted the Office of the High Representative and other international organizations in fulfilling their respective mandates. We therefore salute EUFOR, in collaboration with the armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for contributing to a safe and secure environment. It is important, however, that every effort be made to support the role of the national security forces so that they can assume responsibility for protection. We welcome the progress that has been achieved in the country in the entrenchment of the rule of law.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“We note with concern from the briefing the reported political actions questioning the sovereignty and sustainability of Bosnia and Herzegovina's State institutions, as well as the continuing challenges to the authority of the High Representative and the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council. We call on all leaders, particularly the authorities of Republika Srpska, to refrain from anti-Dayton rhetoric that challenges the sovereignty and constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is important that all parties, including the neighbours of Bosnia and Herzegovina, uphold their commitments in the spirit of good neighbourliness and peaceful coexistence, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“We thank Mr. Inzko, High Representative and European Union Special Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his briefing. We welcome the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, His Excellency Mr. Siladeie, and thank him for his statement. We commend the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina for its important contribution to the stability of the country. We also commend the High Representative for his efforts in facilitating the implementation of the Dayton Agreement. It is important that all leaders in the country continue to commit themselves to dialogue and peaceful coexistence.”
2010-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6319 (2010) · source
“We commend Djibouti for fulfilling its obligations under those resolutions and its commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the border conflict with Eritrea. It is regrettable that all efforts to get similar cooperation from Eritrea have not yet been successful. We call upon Eritrea to comply with its obligations, as spelled out in Security Council resolutions, to promote peace and stability in the region.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we take this opportunity to commend President Guelleh for the positive role Djibouti is playing in the region, especially through the Djibouti peace process that has led to the current Transitional Federal Government (TFG), Parliament and other institutions that are striving to restore stability in Somalia. We are convinced that the Djibouti peace process represents the best opportunity for lasting peace in Somalia. We therefore commend the continuing efforts of Djibouti in supporting the TFG, especially in the security sector, and its recent mediation efforts aimed at promoting reconciliation in Somalia. In January and December 2009, the Security Council adopted resolutions 1862 (2009) and 1907 (2009), respectively.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“I welcome His Excellency President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti and thank him for his comprehensive and insightful statement on several issues pertaining to the Horn of Africa. His address has come at an opportune time, when the Council is seized with peace and security issues in the region, including the border dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea, the situation in Somalia and the fight against piracy off the coast of Somalia. Uganda underscores the need for the peaceful resolution of conflicts in the region to ensure durable peace and security.”
2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source
“We therefore encourage UNMIK to continue, in coordination and cooperation with local and relevant international actors, its efforts to address critical social service needs. Regional cooperation plays an important role in enhancing development. We therefore encourage the authorities in Pristina and Belgrade to work together in pursuance of that goal. We are convinced that UNMIK continues to play an important role in facilitating Kosovo's engagement in international and regional forums. We call on the international community to continue to support UNMIK's important work, consistent with resolution 1244 (1999). Finally, we commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Lamberto Zannier, and the staff of UNMIK, for their good work.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“My delegation welcomes the cooperation between UNMIK and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) on exchanges of information and coordinating on issues of mutual concern. This cooperation is Vital, and we encourage its strengthening within the framework of resolution 1244 (1999). The Kosovo Force (KFOR) plays an important complementary role in maintaining an overall safe environment. In this regard, we salute the efforts of UNMIK, in coordination with EULEX and KFOR, to encourage both sides to find a sustainable and peaceful solution. We commend UNMIK for facilitating the activities of UNESCO and for facilitating agreement on power supply issues. These activities are important because they build confidence and create better understanding among communities.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“The persistence of security-related incidents perpetuates insecurity among the minority communities. It is important that the perpetrators of Violence be brought to justice so as to foster a sense of security among the minority communities. In this regard, we call on all parties to exercise restraint, mutual respect and tolerance in order to live in harmony. We therefore welcome the message of peace delivered by the President of Serbia during his Visit to the Decani monastery to celebrate Orthodox Christmas, urging all people regardless of their identity to reconcile their differences for the sake of a common future. These are the kind of messages that are needed from leaders to promote peace and dialogue.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“We are convinced that the work of UNMIK in supporting minority communities, encouraging reconciliation and facilitating dialogue and regional cooperation is critical. We welcome the readiness of the authorities in northern Kosovo to cooperate with UNMIK in order to resolve the practical problems on the ground. It is important that progress be made on the discussions of practical issues despite the political differences. To this end, we commend UNMIK for engaging both sides and setting up task forces in order to promote the depoliticization of the problems and adherence to established rules and procedures. We encourage all leaders on both sides to commit themselves to dialogue and to avoid any provocation. Every effort needs to be made to promote peaceful coexistence.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“I wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Mr. Lamberto Zannier, for his report. I welcome His Excellency Mr. Jeremic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, to this debate and thank him for his statement. I also thank Mr. Hyseni for his statement. From the outset, Uganda would like to commend UNMIK for its continued efforts in promoting security and stability in Kosovo and the region. We are encouraged that the overall security situation in Kosovo during the reporting period remained relatively calm. We commend UNMIK for its proactive engagement with all communities, as well as the authorities in Pristina and Belgrade and international actors in furthering peace and stability in Kosovo.”
2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source
“This is a reminder that, as long as there is instability on the mainland, the problem of piracy will persist. It is important that the Transitional Federal Government be assisted in establishing authority over its territory, as this will ensure a durable way of combating piracy off the coast of Somalia. Finally, we thank Mr. Ould Abdallah and the staff of United Nations and humanitarian agencies for their work in difficult conditions. It is important that arrangements be made for the relocation to Somalia of the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM, the United Nations Political Office for Somalia and other United Nations agencies based in neighbouring countries. That will help strengthen the Government and will also send a clear signal of further support by the international community to the people of Somalia.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“It is also important to continue the efforts towards bringing the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to its authorized troop level of 8,000, to enable it fully to discharge its mandate. We appreciate the support that has been extended to AMISOM through the logistical support package, the trust fund and bilateral arrangements. One of the challenges that remain is to provide reimbursement for all contingent- owned equipment. In that regard, we call for predictable and timely provision of funds and other resources. Piracy remains a major challenge off the coast of Somalia, as evidenced by recent incidents. This situation remains, in spite of the significant efforts of the international community to deploy substantial naval assets off the coast of Somalia to combat piracy.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“These need to be addressed urgently in order to change the situation on the ground. We call on the international community to assist the Transitional Federal Government in that regard. The success of the efforts of the Transitional Federal Government in unifying and reconstructing the country will depend significantly on the availability of adequate and predictable resources. We therefore call upon the international community to continue supporting the Transitional Federal Government. In that regard, we welcome the Istanbul Conference on Somalia, to be held from 21 to 23 May. The Conference will offer Somalia and the international community an opportunity to review progress and challenges in the areas of security, political reconciliation and the reconstruction of the country.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“However, major challenges still remain within those and other sectors. It is imperative that the international community extend more support to the Government to help it overcome these challenges and extend its authority over more territory. The security situation in Somalia remains a serious challenge. The primary responsibility for ensuring peace and security in Somalia rests with the Transitional Federal Government and the Somali people themselves. For this to happen, the country requires well trained and well equipped armed and police forces. Retention of these forces is critical; to achieve that, the forces need to be remunerated in a predictable and sustainable way. Other critical areas that require support include health, education, energy, fisheries and infrastructure.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“We commend the efforts made by the Transitional Federal Government towards advancing the political process in the country, and we support its continued commitment to reaching out to opposition groups in the search for lasting peace. The signing of the 15 March agreement between the Government and Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama'a was a significant achievement. We encourage the Transitional Federal Government to further build on that success towards forming an all- inclusive government. The building of State institutions is critical for effective governance and for security, as well as for the stability of Somalia. Uganda commends the efforts of the Transitional Federal Government towards the rebuilding of State institutions, including the security and judicial sectors and the collection of revenue.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“1 thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ould Abdallah, for his briefing. I also welcome the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources of Somalia, Mr. Abdurahman Ibrahim, and thank him for updating the Council on the current developments in Somalia. It is clear that while much has been achieved so far, many challenges still remain. Let me also welcome Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, and thank him for his useful statement. Uganda reaffirms its support for the Djibouti peace process, as it represents the best opportunity for lasting peace in Somalia.”
2010-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6313 (2010) · source
“Finally, we commend the Committees and their respective expert groups for their work on counter- terrorism, which continues to contribute to efforts to secure a peaceful and secure world.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“There is a need to strengthen cross- cutting regional criminal justice strategies and action plans to cover such issues as witness protection, extradition, capacity-building in forensic science and suppression of terrorism financing. We recognize that most Member States have inadequate capacity to confront these terrorist activities. These are gaps that need to be addressed collectively. In this regard, we are encouraged by the efforts of the expert groups and the Monitoring Team in identifying and facilitating the delivery of necessary technical assistance to Member States. The planned seminar on bringing terrorists to justice, to be held in mid-July in New York, is a welcome development. We are encouraged that the seminar will target national counter-terrorism prosecutors in regard to their respective jurisdictions.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“To this end, we welcome the visit by the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee to the African Union in March. We are convinced that cooperation between the United Nations and other international and regional organizations is an essential and necessary approach to developing more effective counter-terrorism measures. We have noted with concern in recent times the link between the illegal trade in drugs and terrorism. In that respect, we salute the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force and Interpol for their role in reinforcing global counter-terrorism efforts. One of the greatest challenges of our times is how to successfully prosecute terrorism suspects. It is imperative that Member States strengthen law enforcement and domestic security in their jurisdictions.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“We believe that it will offer individuals and entities subject to sanctions measures an opportunity to present their cases to an independent body. We commend the 1540 Committee for the work done in the comprehensive review. The recommendations on cooperation with international, regional and multilateral institutions, and the capacity to gather information on the status of implementation are critical to the overall mandate of the 1540 Committee. We commend the Committees and their respective expert groups for their outreach activities. These outreach activities are useful in promoting dialogue with Member State and facilitating the sharing of additional information with the Committees. Uganda reiterates the importance of closer cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in counter-terrorism activities.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“We believe that the recent events in New York City in the United States of America attest to this. This is a reminder of the need for a common strategic approach to counter-terrorism. The consolidated list remains a critical tool for the United Nations as a counter-terrorism measure. We commend the 1267 Al-Qaida Committee for having concluded the first phase of its review of 488 of the names on the consolidated list. We support efforts to have the review of the other names conducted in good time. We welcome the new standard forms posted on the website that provide procedures for the inclusion of individuals and entities on the consolidated lists. Uganda also welcomes the establishment of the office of the ombudsperson.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“Coordination in counter-terrorism-related efforts is important, and we therefore commend the Committees for developing common strategies and organizing joint workshops and country visits. These activities create a synergy that is key to improving areas of implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions. We are encouraged that this coordination and cooperation have provided Member States with information, thus enabling a clear understanding of the peculiar situations that Member States face. Terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors are continuous threats to international peace and security. The threat from terrorism, including from nuclear, chemical, biological and other weapons, is real. Al-Qaida, the Taliban and other groups continue to pose a serious threat.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“We thank you, Madam President, for organizing this open debate, which gives an opportunity to States Members of the United Nations to participate in the deliberations on the work of the three counter-terrorism-related Committees. I would like to thank the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), Ambassador Heller, for the joint statement, as well as Ambassador Apakan and Ambassador Mayr- Harting, the Chairmen of the two Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1267 (1999), respectively, for the work of their Committees and the respective expert groups. The activities of the three Committees are valuable to the work of the Security Council.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source