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“Allow me to add some comments in my national capacity on the work of the three Committees. With regard to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), South Africa remains firmly convinced that weapons of mass destruction do not guarantee security, but rather detract from it. As long as those weapons exist, humankind will continue to face the threat of catastrophe. This conviction informs our firm commitment to the principles of the disarmament of weapons of mass destruction and non-proliferation, both of which are key contributions to the system of collective security envisaged in the United Nations Charter.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“In addition to those mentioned above, these events took place in Central Asia, the Caucasus, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and the Pacific Islands region. Thematically, a workshop in Japan addressed issues of export controls, one in the United Arab Emirates addressed trans-shipment, and one in France discussed proliferation financing. With regard to transparency, the Committee posted on its website approximately 180 Committee- approved country matrices, as well as Information Notes on the outreach activities in which 1540 Committee members and experts have participated during recent years. I appreciated the cooperative spirit among the Security Council members that led to adoption of resolution 1977 (2011), and I look forward to continuing working in that spirit in the implementation of the resolution.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“The Chairman of the 1540 Committee, coordinators of its Working Groups and experts participated in, inter alia, a meeting of 25 international governmental, regional and subregional organizations on cooperation in promoting the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) that was hosted by the Government of Austria and in events related to resolution 1540 (2004) organized by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organization of American States, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the World Customs Organization. The 1540 Committee and its group of experts continued to participate in outreach to facilitate States' implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Since the previous briefing, the Committee has continued to raise awareness about the revised procedures for processing assistance requests and to encourage States to provide any updated information regarding assistance requests submitted earlier or offers of assistance, as well as updated information on assistance points of contacts.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“During the last six months, the Committee received first reports on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), and additional information from five Member States. Using this and other information, the Committee reviewed and approved 192 matrices before the end of 2010. The Committee therefore continues to encourage States to provide updated information on their implementation efforts. The Committee continues to work on assistance requests and on possible next steps. It continues to elaborate policy guidelines to address a range of assistance issues and strengthen its clearing-house and match-making roles.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“The resolution further urges the Committee to continue to engage actively with States to promote the sharing of experience, lessons learned and effective 11-3390] practices in the areas covered by resolution 1540 (2004) and to dialogue with States on implementation, including through visits to States at their invitation. The resolution also mandates the Committee to conduct annual reviews of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in order to guide its activities and, on that basis, to include specific priorities in its annual programme of work, as necessary. Taking note of the 2009 comprehensive review and building on the Committee's successive programmes of work, the 1540 Committee conducted the following activities since its previous briefing last November (see S/PV.6424).”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“These reviews will provide the Committee with important opportunities for assessment and to engage in an in-depth dialogue with Member States on issues related to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). The mandate contained in resolution 1977 (2011) provides the 1540 Committee with a sound and efficient basis for its work over the next decade. The resolution mandates the Committee to continue to strengthen its role to facilitate the provision of technical assistance and to enhance its cooperation with relevant international, regional and subregional organizations. The Committee is also mandated to continue to refine its outreach efforts and to continue to institute transparency measures, including through regular open meetings with Member States.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Through resolution 1977 (2011), the Security Council acknowledges the progress made by States in implementing resolution 1540 (2004). The Council further notes that the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) by all States is a long-term commitment and task that will require continuous efforts at the national, regional and international levels. The new resolution extends the mandate of the 1540 Committee for a period of 10 years, which will enhance the Committee's ability to support the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and to assist States in their efforts, in particular by enabling the Committee to plan its activities over a longer period. The new resolution also provides for two comprehensive reviews, one after five years and one before the end of the mandate.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Since January I have had the honour of assuming the chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540. I thank Ambassador Heller of Mexico for his leadership of the Committee in 2010. In addition to the information just presented in the joint report, I am very pleased to summarize the main developments in the work of the 1540 Committee since the lastjoint briefing, on 15 November 2010. The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1977 (2011) on 20 April 2011. The resolution reaffirms resolution 1540 (2004), which calls on all States to implement appropriate and effective measures to address the risk that non-State actors may acquire, develop, traffic in or use weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“It is important that a credible, thorough, impartial and independent inquiry into these allegations be conducted as quickly as possible. It is also essential that such and investigation have the ability to conduct investigations outside of Kosovo and have a strong Witness protection programme. In this regard, we have noted the statement by the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo that it has the capacity, expertise and jurisdiction to handle the investigation and that it has assumed responsibility for it. Equally, we have noted the request by Serbia that the Security Council mandate an ad hoc mechanism under its authority to conduct this investigation. South Africa has taken note of the concept paper circulated by the Serbian Government in this regard (S/2011/256), and we will continue to study it carefully.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“We welcome the slight improvement in the situation in northern Kosovo, which is calm but tense. However, that improvement will not be served by the repeated efforts of Pristina to deploy Kosovo Police units without consultation with local communities, which have been construed as methods of intimidation. It is important that all sides consider their actions and focus their efforts on maintaining and building conditions for dialogue and reconciliation. During the Council's debate on this issue in February (see S/PV.6483), we stated that the limited progress on reconciliation between the communities could be undone by the allegations of organ smuggling against several leading Kosovo personalities, as reflected in the so-called Marty report adopted by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“We have noted that the Secretary-General has remarked on the cooperation between the European Union and the United Nations on this matter. We agree with his assessment that continued reporting to the Security Council on the process of dialogue is essential. On reconciliation, we are pleased with the continued progress made in the Working Group on Missing Persons, chaired by the International Committee of the Red Cross. We encourage the parties to continue with those efforts. However, we are concerned by the lack of funding for the Reconstruction Implementation Commission, which is tasked with the reconstruction and preservation of religious and cultural heritage sites. The work of the Commission is an important factor in reconciliation efforts. Its work should continue beyond 2011.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“We have noted that the meetings to date have focused on critical matters aimed at improving the lives of the people of Serbia and Kosovo. We welcome the fact that this process has taken place in a positive and constructive atmosphere. My delegation encourages the parties to continue their dialogue in that atmosphere, aimed at finding lasting solutions. Moreover, we believe that this regular direct contact between the parties is an important confidence- building measure that will hopefully help the parties to address more difficult matters. Sustainable peace, stability and development in the region will be served by reconciliation between Belgrade and Pristina. We therefore encourage the parties to continue with this process of dialogue in good faith and to exert all efforts to achieve agreement in the spirit of compromise.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“South Africa would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Zannier for his briefing to the Security Council today. We wish to convey our support to the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for the work it has done in Kosovo over the years. We also welcome Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and we thank him for his statement. We also welcome Mr. Hoxhaj. South Africa remains convinced that resolution 1244 (1999) continues to be the legal basis for the resolution of this crisis, and that it remains in force as mandated by the Council. My delegation welcomes the report that direct dialogue, as mandated by the General Assembly and facilitated by the European Union, has started between Pristina and Belgrade, a process we fully support.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6534 (2011) · source
“As is always the case, the development of national and international civilian capacities in the aftermath of conflict will not succeed without the provision of predictable, flexible and sustainable sources of funding. My delegation looks forward to further interactions on the report on civilian capacities as Under-Secretary-General Malcorra takes forward the report's recommendations.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“South Africa recognizes the importance of both national ownership and building partnerships. In order to develop local capacities, my Government has begun capacity-building programmes for countries emerging from conflict. For example, in addition to our recent humble contribution in Burundi in the area of election management, as recognized by Mr. Guehenno today, we have, over the years, contributed to the training of over 1,500 officials of the Government of South Sudan in cross-cutting fields including diplomacy, public service and public finance and management. We have also entered into a triangular partnership with Germany, to provide training in South Sudan on correctional, judicial and legal services.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“The failure to tap into capacities that are already in place, or to nurture and strengthen such capacities where they are lacking, will create a dangerous dependency syndrome, which will continue to stretch the meagre resources of the international community. By developing international civilian capacities, we will be encouraging sustainable development as the key to ensuring that countries do not relapse into conflict. We need to acknowledge that we have not sufficiently tapped into existing international capacities, in particular from the global South and the North. As we seek to broaden and deepen the pool of civilian capacities and experts, we also need to utilize the comparative advantage of regional and subregional organizations and leverage the crucial but often neglected capacity of women.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“The United Nations has traditionally focused on humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, and there has been little success in supporting and enabling the national capacities that are essential for enduring peace. My delegation would like to focus on only two of the main recommendations in the report, namely, national ownership and building partnerships. Given the effects of conflict, local capacities may be weakened, thus making them unavailable or scarce. In other situations, although ravaged by conflict, there will still be more national capacity than is at first apparent. Such latent capacities must be protected and nurtured. My delegation would like to emphasize the salience of ensuring that national capacities are central, and not just an appendage in post-conflict reconstruction.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“Today's debate gives us an opportunity to explore how the United Nations and international players, including the donor community, could better utilize existing international civilian capacities and resources to complement existing local and national capacities in countries emerging from conflict. It the light of this, my delegation welcomes the recommendations made in the report of the Senior Advisory Group. These recommendations are important, as they are aimed at strengthening national ownership, broadening and deepening the pool of international civilian capacities and improving the appropriateness, timeliness and effectiveness of United Nations support.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“They experience setbacks in their disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes and are confronted with distressed economies. This state of affairs increases the likelihood of relapse into conflict. International civilian capacities will require strengthening in providing support in the following areas: political processes; the re-establishment of national institutions; the reform of judicial systems; the promotion of respect for human rights; transitional justice mechanisms, including truth and reconciliation and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes; the integration of armed forces; and, more important, economic recovery.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“South Africa welcomes the report by the Senior Advisory Group (see S/2011/85) on the review of international civilian capacity in the aftermath of conflict. We welcome the briefings by Jean-Marie Guehenno, Chair of the Senior Advisory Group for the review of international civilian capacity, and by Under-Secretary-General for Field Support Susana Malcorra. I also thank Ambassador Gasana, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, for his statement. As communities emerge from conflict, they often face a critical shortage of capacities needed to secure sustainable socio-economic development, lasting peace and security and much-needed stability. More often than not, we have seen that countries emerging from conflict lack the very basic capacities to run a Government.”
2011-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6533 (2011) · source
“In this regard, more focus should be directed to rule of law reforms; democratization reforms; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; security sector reforms; and post-conflict reconstruction and development underpinned by early peacebuilding programmes, inter alia. We must stress the need for the international community to prevent armed conflict and to support actions aimed at addressing the underlying causes in an effective and sustainable manner, thereby making the renewal of hostilities less likely. In conclusion, progress in advancing the protection of civilians will also depend on the consistency with which the Council pursues this goal. Selectivity gravely limits the credibility of the Council in advancing protection of civilian mandates. This Council cannot be seen to place the value of some civilians above that of others.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“In our view, such actions will undermine the gains made in this discourse and provide ammunition to those who have always been sceptical of the concept. In the final analysis, the implementation of these resolutions will determine whether our actions have yielded the intended result of protecting civilians. Our efforts in protecting civilians will also be undermined if our approach to conflict resolution is limited only to addressing symptoms while ignoring root causes. Such an approach will not help to find a fundamental solution to the protection of civilians, which, in the final analysis, can be guaranteed only by capable States with strong democratic institutions.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“These resolutions have at their core the protection of civilians, and South Africa supported these additional measures for Libya and C6te d'Ivoire, respectively. These resolutions have noble intentions focused on our common desire to protect civilian lives. However, we are concerned that the implementation of these resolutions appears to go beyond their letter and spirit. It is important that, as international actors and external organizations provide constructive assistance, they should nonetheless comply with the provisions of the United Nations Charter, fully respect the will, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country concerned, and refrain from advancing political agendas that go beyond the protection of civilian mandates, including regime change.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“The increased momentum in the implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000), 1612 (2005) and 1960 (2010), including on monitoring, information-sharing and reporting, needs to be further accelerated. In February, at the initiative of the Brazilian presidency, the Council held informal consultations to discuss protection-related items on its agenda, namely, protection of civilians, children and armed conflict, and women and peace and security. South Africa supports this holistic approach, whereby these issues are dealt with in a coherent manner. In that regard, actions undertaken by the Secretariat should be mutually reinforcing. Over the past three months, we have witnessed some important advances as the Security Council adopted resolutions giving practical expression to our collective desire to ensure civilian protection.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“Accordingly, it is always important to note that, while United Nations peacekeeping operations should always adopt a robust posture in implementing the mandates of the Council, including the protection of civilian elements, they must do so in an impartial manner. United Nations peacekeeping operations should never be seen to be siding with one party to a conflict, as that would undermine the integrity of United Nations efforts. The plight of women and children, in particular, remains perilous and requires urgent attention. South Africa appreciates the efforts of many Governments, including those of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chad, to combat sexual violence, as demonstrated by the arrest of senior military officers involved in crimes of conflict-related sexual violence.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“The Secretary-General observed in his report presented to the Council in November 2010 that any progress in the protection of civilians has been the result of increased focus by international agencies on the issue, not because armed groups are observing international law. We therefore call upon all relevant parties to conflicts to put an end to such practices and recognize that States bear the primary responsibility of protecting civilians within their borders. That does not exonerate non-State armed groups to conflicts. Non-State actors have responsibility under international humanitarian law to protect civilians and they must be held accountable for violations.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“The Council has made commitments concerning the protection of civilians, particularly in the areas of peacekeeping, humanitarian access, monitoring, information-sharing and reporting. In spite of a number of well-meaning Security Council resolutions, presidential statements and thematic mechanisms, the grim reality is that parties engaged in conflict still have a long way to go in fulfilling their responsibilities concerning civilian protection. It is clear that the lack of political will and complete disregard for the lives of civilians remains a major obstacle to protecting civilians during armed conflict.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“Despite such positive efforts and the progressive steps that are being taken, scores of civilians in many regions of the world are still harmed or maimed during armed conflicts, from Afghanistan to Somalia to Libya to Cote d'Ivoire. In this regard, we regret deeply that civilians, in particular women and children, continue to account for the vast majority of casualties in armed conflicts. The latest report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians (S/2010/579) made three important additions to the five core protection challenges identified in his 2009 report (S/2009/277). Advances in all of those core areas will contribute to the international community's fight against impunity, improve humanitarian access and ensure consistency in mandates for the protection of civilians.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“My delegation wishes to express its appreciation to you and your delegation for organizing this open debate, Mr. President. We also wish to thank Ms. Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Mr. Ivan Simonovic', Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, for their briefings. South Africa is fully committed to the protection of civilians in armed conflict and continues to support a strengthened normative and legal framework for enhancing such protection measures. We welcome the concerted efforts of the international community to protect civilians in armed conflict.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source
“It is important for their Governments to ensure that the rights of their people are protected and that they be allowed to voice their grievances peacefully. Syria is integral to a wider resolution of the Middle East conflict; its stability is linked to that of its neighbours. Finally, we urge the Syrian authorities to initiate an open, transparent and all-inclusive process with their people in order to address their grievances and, in turn, guarantee their fundamental political rights and freedoms, including their rights to freedom of assembly and freedom of speech.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6524 (2011) · source
“We, too, join in thanking Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing on the unfolding situation in Syria, about which South Africa is very concerned. We regret the loss of life in Syria and call on all parties to the conflict to show restraint. We welcome the lifting of the state of emergency, which had been in place for almost 50 years. We also welcome the adoption of other reforms introduced by the Syrian authorities over the past few days. We urge the Government of Syria to move swiftly to implement the necessary reforms towards democratization, in accordance with the will and aspirations of its people. The voices of people in Syria and other countries in the Middle East and North Africa cannot be ignored.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6524 (2011) · source
“In conclusion, we draw attention to the fact that Western Sahara remains the last colony on the African continent and that it is listed as a Non-Self-Governing Territory by the United Nations. South Africa will continue to support efforts to achieve a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution, which will provide for the inalienable right to self-determination of the people of Western Sahara. It is for this reason that my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us, extending the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source
“We would have hoped that the Council would have created a mechanism to protect the human rights of the Saharawi people, as it does in other situations. We believe that an international, credible, legal and permanent mechanism is necessary. We note the establishment of the National Council on Human Rights in Morocco and the proposed component regarding the territory of Western Sahara, as well as the commitment of Morocco to ensure unqualified and unimpeded access to all special procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council. However, we believe that this should be done without prejudice to the legal status of Western Sahara as a Non-Self-Governing Territory under Chapter XI of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source
“Certainly, the continued inertia of the Council on this matter has the potential to erode the credibility of this important body. South Africa maintains that MINURSO should have a human rights monitoring mandate, especially in the light of recent reports of human rights incidents in Western Sahara, including events in Laayoune late last year. The draft resolution that we have before us stresses the importance of improving the human rights situation in Western Sahara in the Tindouf camps and encourages the parties to work with the international community to develop and implement independent and credible measures to ensure full respect for human rights, bearing in mind their relevant obligations under international law.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source
“As a responsible member of the Council, we supported those actions. Uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa are an indication that the status quo, when the human rights of people are denied, can no longer be sustained. In keeping with the Council's action in the past few months, we have to ensure that the rights of the people of Western Sahara are not ignored and are protected. Human rights are universal, indivisible and interdependent. It is a travesty that MINURSO's is one of the few United Nations mandates, and the only one in Africa, that does not include a human rights mandate. This double standard creates the impression that the Security Council does not care about the 11-31280 human rights of the people of Western Sahara.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source
“My delegation further welcomes the parties' stated commitment to hold the seventh round of informal talks in May to examine the 27 April 2007 proposals. We urge them to focus on the core issues in order to bring finality to this intractable dispute. The impending adoption of this draft resolution comes at a critical time in history, when the people of the Middle East and North Africa are demanding the full promotion, protection and enjoyment of their political, socio-economic and human rights. Our discussion on the situation in the Western Sahara also comes at a time when the Security Council acted swiftly in fulfilling its mandate to maintain international peace and security in Libya and Cote d'Ivoire, as well as ensuring that the voices of the people in those countries were heard.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source
“We welcome the fact that the parties have made some progress during their negotiations, especially on confidence-building measures. However, we regret that the parties have not moved on the core issues that would allow the people of Western Sahara to freely determine their future and destiny, whether it is full independence or autonomy from Morocco. It is noteworthy that the Council, through the draft resolution before us (S/20l 1/268), encourages the parties to demonstrate further political will towards a solution, including by expanding on their discussions of each other's proposals. We would hope that a meaningful engagement in this manner would contribute to finding a mutually acceptable solution that would provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source
“On this day, 27 April, 17 years ago, South Africans loudly proclaimed from their rooftops, in the words of Doctor Martin Luther King Jr.: "Free at last! Free at last!" This was in celebration of the fulfilment of our right to self-determination and freedom. Nelson Mandela stated that our freedom would be incomplete without the freedom and self-determination of others. The people of Western Sahara continue to be denied this inalienable right. Twenty years ago, this Council mandated the creation of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). While MINURSO has successfully maintained the ceasefire, its core mandate of overseeing the referendum that 2 would lead to the realization of the right to self- determination of the people of Western Sahara has not been realized.”
2011-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6523 (2011) · source
“In the light of the security situation in the camps and the high rate of violence, especially sexual and gender-based violence, we believe that the efforts of the Haitian National Police, MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team should be reinforced to ensure the protection of the most vulnerable. In conclusion, South Africa remains convinced that Haiti - the first black Republic in the world, from which we drew inspiration during our own struggle for freedom - has both the ability and the resilience to recover from the calamity that befell it and to rebuild itself. South Africa will do all it can to ensure that the dream of a united and successful Haiti becomes a reality.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“Without a concerted effort of the international community to support Haiti in its recovery from the various humanitarian disasters that affected it last year, Haiti will not be able to achieve sustainable stability and development, regardless of its efforts to build strong institutions. My delegation remains deeply concerned about the fact that very little of the aid committed to the recovery effort has been delivered this year. We therefore call on the international community to fulfil its commitments and help rebuild the lives of the people of Haiti.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“As the results are still to be finalized on 16 April, we call on all parties to ensure that the electoral process runs its full course and that the democratic transition is completed within the framework provided by the Constitution and electoral law of Haiti. It should be emphasized that the legal conclusion of the electoral process is central to the legitimacy of the new Government in Haiti. It is important that all sides accept the outcome of the elections and work together in the post-electoral phase in the formation of the new Government. All parties must work together in a spirit of reconciliation and inclusiveness, which are essential to the stability of Haiti.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“South Africa welcomes the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Government and the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), in accordance with resolution 1927 (2010), through which MINUSTAH will provide temporary logistical assistance to build capacity in Haitian rule of law institutions. This is a good example of how the international community can support Haiti's own efforts in building a strong State. My delegation also wishes to express our appreciation to MINUSTAH, under the leadership of Edmond Mulet, for its efforts in stabilizing Haiti. South Africa welcomes the fact that the second round of presidential and legislative elections was held under generally peaceful conditions. We also take note of the announcement of the provisional results on 4April, and congratulate Michel Martelly on his victory.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“We assure the Council of South Africa's continued commitment to the country's current and future reconstruction and development efforts. South Africa will continue its bilateral support to Haiti, including through such mechanisms as the India-Brazil-South Africa trilateral mechanism. It is without doubt that the challenges facing Haiti today are interrelated. Certainly, security and institution-building in such areas as the rule of law, democracy, justice and development are mutually reinforcing and should be pursued simultaneously.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“We also welcome the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy for Haiti, President Clinton, and thank them for their continued inspiring leadership of the recovery efforts in Haiti. We further welcome and thank all the high-level participants in today's debate, especially from the immediate region. This high-level participation is proof of the international community's continued solidarity with the people and the Government of Haiti during this critical juncture in that nation's history. In January, we met in this Council (see S/PV.6471) to commemorate the anniversary of the earthquake that shook Haiti last year and caused so much devastation. We believe that, with the continued support of the international community, Haiti will be able to overcome these challenges.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“South Africa welcomes you, Madame, to the Security Council today. We would like especially to thank your country for its initiative in organizing this very important debate on the situation in Haiti. We salute your leadership in focusing the attention of the international community back on Haiti and in reminding us of the terrible tragedy that befell that nation and the ongoing challenges that still lie ahead on the road towards reconstruction and recovery. The international community should use this opportunity to reaffirm its commitments and to redouble its efforts in support of the Government and people of Haiti as they rebuild their lives for the better. My delegation wishes to extend a warm welcome to President Preval and his delegation, and to thank him for leading the Haitian people towards stability during these trying times.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“We urge the parties to comply with the terms of the resolution just adopted and, through their actions, to work towards a sustainable political solution that takes into account the will of all Ivorians. Continued violence exacerbates instability in Cote d'Ivoire and the West African region as a whole.”
2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source
“The continued senseless killing of civilians, threats and acts of intimidation, as well as the rising number of refugees, are serious violations of the human rights of civilians. We call on all parties to put an end to these violations and to avoid a further escalation of hostilities. South Africa voted in favour of resolution 1975 (2011), as it is fully in line with the road map outlined by the African Union, which calls for an end to hostilities, for the protection of civilians, and for the parties to implement the political road map outlined by the High-level Panel. Additionally, the resolution strengthens the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire by allowing it, while impartially implementing its mandate, to protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence, within its capabilities and its area of deployment.”
2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source
“In that regard, the African Union Peace and Security Council, in its summit meeting of 10 March, endorsed the recommendations of its High-level Panel on an overall political solution to the crisis in Cote d'Ivoire. The AU reaffirmed its recognition of the election of Mr. Alassane Ouattara as the President of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire. South Africa wishes to encourage the Chairperson of the AU Commission to continue in his efforts to appoint a high representative whose mandate would be to implement an overall political solution and to complete the process for a way out of the crisis. The indiscriminate violence throughout the country continues to cause untold human suffering, with serious regional consequences.”
2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source
“South Africa remains deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in Cote d'Ivoire, a sisterly country that has always been a beacon of stability and prosperity in West Africa and Africa as a whole. South Africa believes that the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States and the United Nations must persist in their quest to find a peaceful political solution to the current crisis in Cote d'Ivoire, which is now rapidly slipping into civil war. A political solution aimed at restoring national reconciliation and unity, democracy and good governance is the only sustainable approach to ensuring long-term stability in Cote d'Ivoire.”
2011-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6508 (2011) · source