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“This will make it relevant to the overall objective of combating the threats of terrorism and of the possibility that non-State actors, including terrorists, may acquire weapons of mass destruction. In that regard, we welcome the continuing work of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate and the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) in promoting cooperation in implementing the Strategy, and their close cooperation with the terrorism-related Committees. As we have heard from the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, the three expert groups have been able to work cooperatively and share information on specific themes and activities.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The Security Council and the three terrorism-related Committees play an important role in that regard. We therefore support strengthened coordination and cooperation among the Committees, and believe that their efforts should complement the work of the General Assembly on counter-terrorism, particularly the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. South Africa believes that in implementing our various obligations under resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004), we should take into account the need for a Member State-driven agenda. Accordingly, we recognize that it is up to each State to contextualize the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy within its own national framework.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The second matter before the Committee is that of strengthening the existing administrative and logistics support for the Committee by the Office for Disarmament Affairs, as requested by the Council in paragraph 22 (a) of resolution 1977 (2011), including through strengthening the regional capacity of UNODA to support implementation of the resolution at the regional, subregional and national levels. Completing those two tasks will be a major focus of the Committee's work in the upcoming period. I would now like, if I may, to make a brief statement in my national capacity. South Africa believes that the United Nations remains at the forefront of international efforts to combat terrorism. Those efforts should comply with legal norms and standards and with human rights and humanitarian law.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The Committee has approved and transmitted to the Council recommendations for the structure, methods, modalities, expertise and geographical representation of the Committee and the group of experts. A call for nominations was subsequently launched, and Committee members are now actively consulting on finalizing the process of establishing the group. As Chair of the Committee, I call for a speedy conclusion to that process and establishment of the new group of experts without delay, as it is already becoming clear that the work of the Committee and the progress it has made so far will be adversely affected if we do not have a group of experts in place as soon as possible.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The Committee, with the assistance of its experts, has also participated in various country-specific activities, including Albania, Belarus, Colombia, Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Moldova, Myanmar and Turkmenistan. Transparency is a key principle guiding the work of the Committee. With the support of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the Committee undertook a major redesign of its website, which has been launched and can now be accessed in its new configuration. Before I conclude, let me highlight two matters on which, I hope, it will be possible for the Committee to make progress. The first is the establishment of a group of experts in support of the Committee, in accordance with paragraph 5 (a) of resolution 1977 (2011).”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The Committee may consider a strategy for engaging with international, regional and subregional organizations and other entities, as appropriate, in particular with respect to information-sharing, the exchange of experiences and lessons learned and cooperation in assisting Member States. Since our most recent joint briefing, the Committee and its experts have participated in 31 outreach events, listed on the website of the Committee. These include participation in the first Conference of International, Regional and Subregional Industry Associations on Resolution 1540 (2004) held in Germany, from 23 to 25 April 2012, which was attended by Committee members from both Germany and Pakistan.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The Committee received a briefing from the Chair of The Hague Code of Conduct, who noted that, although the Code had not been negotiated within the framework of the United Nations, it had a valuable role to play in furthering the aims of resolution 1540 (2004). The Committee received points of contact information from the African Union and the OSCE. The Committee has also received a communication from the OSCE submitting point of contact information for 44 of its participating States, in accordance with OSCE Decision 19/11, entitled "Points of Contact on UN Security Council resolution 1540 (2004)", adopted on 14 December 2011.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The Committee continues to cooperate with relevant international, regional and subregional organizations, participating in outreach events organized or co-organized, for instance, by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), the League of Arab States, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), the World Customs Organization and the secretariat of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism of the Organization of American States.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“In anticipation of the Group of Eight Global Partnership Working Group meeting in Washington, DC, on 24 and 25 January 2012, the Committee approved an updated consolidated list of assistance requests prepared by its experts and shared it with the presidency of the Group of Eight (G-8) for distribution to the G-8 partners, calling for a substantive and proactive dialogue on that issue. Since the most recent joint briefing, the 1540 Committee and its experts have participated in three meetings of the Global Partnership Working Group, where assistance and capacity-building matters were discussed.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“In that regard, the Committee continues to implement its revised guidelines on processing assistance requests. Since the most recent joint briefing, the Committee has received additional information regarding assistance from Serbia and point of contact information for assistance from Madagascar. As Chairman of the 1540 Committee, I have sent letters to States and regional organizations that have requested assistance to inform them of the responses received and to enquire whether their requests were met.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“This was done at the invitation of the United States Government, which wished to discuss the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Let me also note that a visit was planned to the Republic of the Congo, at its invitation, to discuss several aspects of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), including the submission of an initial report. The visit was eventually postponed owing to the accidental fire in the central arms and ammunition depot in Brazzaville. I ensure the Republic of the Congo of our sympathy for their situation and of our willingness to reschedule the visit at a more convenient time. On assistance, the 1540 Committee continues to actively play its clearinghouse role to facilitate match- making between requests and offers of assistance in relation with the implementation by States of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“However, the Committee has received additional information from several States. Belarus informed the Committee of its intention to prepare a national framework document on the implementation of the resolution. Serbia informed the Committee of the adoption of a national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) for the period 2012-2016. Montenegro provided the Committee with point of contact information. In addition, experts supporting the Committee have conducted country-specific dialogues with several States, with a view to facilitating the implementation of the resolution. Experts conducted a site visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of the United States of America country visit.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The annual review is also available on the website of the 1540 Committee. Since the most recent joint briefing, the 1540 Committee has conducted activities focused on implementation, assistance, cooperation with international organizations, and outreach and transparency, in accordance with resolution 1977 (2011) and with the tenth programme of work of the Committee for the period from 1 June 2011 to 31 May 2012. With regard to implementation, monitoring and facilitating, the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) by States is a key function of the Committee, bearing in mind that the full implementation of the resolution by States is a long-term task. As no initial report on the implementation of the resolution has been received since the most recent joint briefing, the number of States that have not yet submitted a report remains at 25.”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“The review showed the progress made by States and other activities relevant to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) during the period from 1 January to 31 December 2011. The report on the review was transmitted to the Security Council on 1 February 2012 (S/2012/79, annex) and is structured in two parts. The first part provides a factual summary of the year under consideration, based on the structure of resolution 1977 (2011) in the areas of implementation, assistance, cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations, and transparency and outreach. The second part is analytical, with a forward- looking perspective, identifying nine steps that the Committee may consider, taking into account recommendations contained in the report submitted to the Security Council on 12 September 2011 (S/2011/579).”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“I am very pleased, as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), to give an overview of the main developments in the work of the Committee since the most recent joint briefing, on 14 November 2011 (see S/PV.6658), in addition to the information just delivered by Ambassador Wittig in the joint statement. I will update the Council on the first annual review of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) conducted by the Committee and on recent activities. Before I do so, I want to express my gratitude to Lebanon for having served as acting Chair of the Committee at the end of 2011. In accordance with paragraph 9 of resolution 1977 (2011), the Committee conducted, with the assistance of its experts, its first annual review on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source
“In conclusion, we wish to emphasize that the United Nations counter-terrorism agenda should place a particular focus on the deep-seated socio-economic and political disparities that are the breeding ground for the spread of the terrorism in different parts of the world. We also want to express our support for the presidential statement to be adopted at the end of today's meeting.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism should be supported. Security Council sanctions have to be capable of withstanding legal scrutiny, including on the question of due process. We therefore welcome efforts to create fair and transparent procedures to be used in listing and de-listing processes. Similarly, the Office of the Ombudsperson, with the support of the members of the Security Council, is playing a significant role in strengthening the legitimacy and credibility of the work of the sanctions committees.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“It is therefore important that we continue our efforts to finalize the comprehensive convention on international terrorism by reaching agreement on a definition of terrorism. We encourage delegations to participate in activities aimed at finalizing the draft convention, including discussions on submitting a draft resolution. As stressed in the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, respect for human rights is an essential element of our counter-terrorism efforts. It is not possible to claim the moral high ground while abusing basic human rights and compromising laws in the interests of political expediency. We cannot remain silent where rights are ignored and individuals are subjected to unlawful detention, torture and assassination.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“In creating such an office, it is important that the mandate and scope of the coordinator be clarified, as should be the relationship between the coordinator and existing United Nations structures dealing with terrorism, each of which has its own specific mandate. My delegation is of the view that the creation of any new office should be measured against its contribution to facilitating international efforts to combat terrorism rather than duplicating existing structures or placing additional burdens on Member States, especially those from the developing world. Building on existing international solidarity and cooperation is the key to progress in addressing the scourge of terrorism.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“We also appreciate the technical assistance and cooperation that are offered to those countries and regional organizations that need to address challenges related to terrorism. There should be greater interaction and cooperation between the General Assembly and the Security Council in order to ensure that actions taken by the different structures in countering terrorism are complementary, and not competitive or duplicative. South Africa has taken note of the review of the existing United Nations structures to combat terrorism and the recent announcement made by the Secretary- General regarding the appointment of a counter- terrorism coordinator.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“South Africa is convinced that international efforts to support counter-terrorism initiatives have a better chance of success if they also focus on regional cooperation and coordination. It is up to all countries and subregions to contextualize the Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy and to make it meaningful for themselves as they address the diverse range of local actors required for its successful implementation. A one-size-fits-all approach would not work. In that regard, we acknowledge the joint initiatives of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate and the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force designed to strengthen regional cooperation in the implementation of the Strategy, and their close cooperation with the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and the Counter-Terrorism Committee.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“Countermeasures can never be sustainable if those factors are not addressed in relation to counter-terrorism initiatives. The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy remains a useful and flexible collective platform for guiding the international community's response to terrorism. It provides a holistic and multifaceted response to the challenge that is premised on respect for human rights and the rule of law. The Strategy recognizes that it is important to address conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism not only in their own right, but also as part of an effective anti-terrorism strategy. Furthermore, the strategy builds on the international consensus that terrorism cannot be ascribed to any particular religion or culture.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“There is an urgent need to focus on the deep-seated root causes of terrorism and to develop collaborative strategies to tackle the challenges of terrorism. In that regard, concerted and sustained efforts must be reinforced in order to resolve terrorism-related conflicts in all parts of the globe. We are concerned about the uncontrolled spread of arms and ammunition in the Sahel region, emanating from the Libyan conflict. That is directly related to the increase in terrorism activities and transnational organized crime in the Sahel and West African regions, which present a threat to peace and security and undermine efforts made thus far towards achieving democracy, peace and stability. The global campaign against terrorism should also include a worldwide joint commitment to eradicating poverty and socio-economic underdevelopment.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“We are firmly committed to addressing the threat posed by international terrorism through multilateral forums and in accordance with human rights, international law and the United Nations Charter. The United Nations has a pivotal role to play in coordinating international efforts to fight the deadly scourge of terrorism. It is important that Member States pool their resources in combating terrorism globally, and the multilateral system should be strengthened to deal with those efforts. We should also avoid the temptation to create parallel structures outside of the United Nations, which results in duplication, competition and the depletion of limited resources that could have been used to reinforce United Nations counter-terrorism global strategies. South Africa is of the view that terrorism cannot be defeated militarily or unilaterally.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“Your personal presence here today, President Aliyev, is an expression of the importance your nation attaches to the global fight against the scourge of terrorism. My delegation welcomes you to the Council today and thanks you for presiding over this meeting. We also wish to acknowledge the presence of the various high-level delegations around the table today. We also thank the Secretary-General for his statement. Terrorism remains a perennial threat to the world, and we believe it is apt for the Council continually to reassess the wide array of counter-terrorism measures at its disposal. South Africa condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The killing of innocent civilians is never acceptable.”
2012-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6765 (2012) · source
“The onus now rests with the political leadership of the Sudan and South Sudan to resolve all outstanding issues, which should lead to the complete normalization of relations between the two countries and ensure that all the peoples of the Sudan and South Sudan can enjoy peace, dignity, democracy and development. We therefore urge them to seize the opportunity and fully comply with their obligations under the AU road map, so that they can give effect to their commitment never to return to war and resolve exclusively by peaceful means any differences that may arise.”
2012-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6764 (2012) · source
“That call was made to ensure that the parties would commit to the processes and agreements that they have already agreed and resolve outstanding issues, and that these measures can be applied only in support of a negotiated political solution to the conflict in the Sudan and South Sudan. We are pleased that the Security Council has today been able to unanimously adopt resolution 2046 (2012), which we hope will add momentum to the AU's effort to assist the parties in extricating themselves from the logic of war and embark on a process of constructive negotiations within the time frames that have been set. We call on both parties to accept the AU road map and the resolution unconditionally, and to resume negotiations under the leadership of the AU without delay.”
2012-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6764 (2012) · source
“Pursuant to the achievement of that objective, the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council recently met at the ministerial level and adopted a communique on 24 April that provides a clear road map calling on the parties to cease hostilities, commit to unconditionally resuming negotiations, and reach agreement on outstanding post-secession issues. In this regard, the AU Peace and Security Council called on the international community in general, and the Security Council in particular, to support and endorse this road map under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2012-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6764 (2012) · source
“South Africa is gravely concerned about the escalating conflict between the Sudan and South Sudan. This escalation has seriously damaged relations between the two countries and brought them to the brink of war. It is clear that there can be no military option for resolving the outstanding issues and differences between the 3 Sudan and South Sudan. What is instead required is the political will on the part of the parties to complete negotiations and commit to the realization of two viable States living in peace and each respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the other.”
2012-05-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6764 (2012) · source
“This is testimony to the importance attached to this issue by all States Members of the Organization. South Africa urges the Secretary-General, in preparing the report that is envisaged in the presidential statement that we intend to adopt, to take into account all views expressed by Member States.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“South Africa believes, however, that in the implementation of assistance efforts, State sovereignty and the mandates of the relevant organs of the United Nations should be respected. Based on such an assessment, different organs of the United Nations could take up matters raised in such a report in line with their relevant mandates. In addition, my delegation is of the view that the Security Council, which has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, as set out in Article 24 of the Charter, may then take up issues that are relevant and fall within its mandate. In conclusion, let me say that we are pleased to note that there is wide interest in this debate from the broader membership of the United Nations.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“South Africa believes that a report containing an assessment of how the United Nations can play a better role in such cooperation and assistance efforts may contribute to the ability of States to deal with those challenges. Such a report submitted by the Secretary- General should take a holistic and integral approach and have a system-wide focus. My delegation believes that such an assessment could help improve the assistance efforts made by the United Nations and play an important role in assisting all States in setting up and implementing effective border controls, export controls and financial management systems and processes that could address those challenges.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Those principles are key to addressing the challenges posed by the illicit cross-border trafficking and movement of goods, funds and individuals, as that involves the maintenance of effective national border controls and the effective management by each individual State of its financial architecture. However, not all States can address those issues without assistance from cooperating partners and the relevant organizations. There are many States that could benefit from assistance and cooperation in building their capacities to address those challenges and threats, and, in doing so, all States are entitled to seek and receive the relevant cooperation and assistance, on voluntary basis, upon their request and subject to whichever bilateral terms or arrangements they may agree to.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Such illicit trafficking and movements could constitute challenges to international peace and security and go to the very heart of each State's territorial integrity and sovereign responsibility to enact the necessary relevant legislation and related Government regulations and administrative measures and to set up or constantly improve implementation structures and systems. In that context, South Africa wishes to highlight the centrality of the principles of the sovereign equality of States, territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of Member States.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“The illicit cross-border movement of goods, funds and materials has the potential to create regional instability. We have seen recent instability in West Africa and the Sahel brought about by the challenges posed by weak structural border-management controls and exacerbated by the crisis in Libya. The region has become awash with illicit weapons and other illicit goods, which has threatened the peace and security of several States in the region, including Mali and Guinea-Bissau.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank you, Madam President, for convening this debate on issues related to illicit cross-border trafficking and the movement of goods, funds and individuals. We also thank the Secretary-General for his statement earlier today. We align ourselves with the letter dated 24 April 2012, contained in document S/2012/257, from the Chair of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement, addressed to the President of the Council. South Africa remains deeply concerned about the challenges and threats posed by the illicit cross-border trade in conventional arms, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, transnational organized crime, the movement of terrorists and their funds, drug trafficking, and trafficking in conflict materials, minerals and persons.”
2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760 (2012) · source
“Due consideration should be given to Article 100 of the 12-30982 Charter of the United Nations in the preparation of these reports.”
2012-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6758 (2012) · source
“The Security Council should continue to support this process in an unbiased manner and ensure that MINURSO is able to complete its mandate for three critical purposes for which it was intended: first, as an instrument of stability in the event that the political stalemate should continue; secondly, as a mechanism to implement a referendum on self-determination in the event that political negotiations should be successful; and thirdly, to provide independent information on conditions in the Territory to the Secretariat, the Security Council and the international community. In concluding, I wish to raise my delegation's concern at the manner in which the report of the Secretary- General (S/2012/197) was prepared and finalized.”
2012-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6758 (2012) · source
“South Africa will continue to support efforts to achieve a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution that will provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara. It is for this reason that my delegation supported the adoption of resolution 2044 (2012), extending the mandate of MINURSO for another year.”
2012-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6758 (2012) · source
“However, they are not a substitute for a more permanent mechanism. We are concerned at the restriction placed on MINURSO, particularly those measures that threaten to compromise its neutrality. We call on all parties to ensure that MINURSO is able to operate under generally accepted peacekeeping principles, norms and practices. We look forward to receiving a briefing and report from the Secretary-General on the challenges to MINURSO's operations and steps taken to address them. South Africa reiterates the indisputable fact that Western Sahara remains the last colony on the African continent, listed as a Non-Self-Governing Territory by the United Nations.”
2012-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6758 (2012) · source
“It is an anomaly that MINURSO is one of the few United Nations missions that does not have a human rights mandate. Such a double standard creates the 12-30982 impression that the Security Council does not give priority to the human rights of the people of Western Sahara. The continuation of that trend has the potential to erode the credibility of this important body. We see no reason why the people of Western Sahara should be treated any differently. The selective approach to human rights by the Council calls into question the motivation of those who have conveniently looked the other way while human rights abuses are committed in the territory of Western Sahara. The special procedures of the Human Rights Council are an important element in ensuring the protection of human rights.”
2012-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6758 (2012) · source
“The visit of the Special Rapporteur on cultural rights in September last year is welcome, and we encourage Morocco to ensure unqualified and unimpeded access to all special procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The Council has taken bold steps in the past 18 months to protect the human rights of peoples, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East. We must ensure that those rights of the people of Western Sahara are not ignored and that they too are defended with the same zeal and commitment. We are thus disappointed that, once again, the Security Council has been unable to find agreement on establishing an international, credible, legal and permanent human rights mechanism within the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO).”
2012-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6758 (2012) · source
“However, I regret that the parties have not yet moved on the core issue of realizing the objective of a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution that provides for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara, as required by Security Council resolutions. We welcome the parties' stated commitment to hold the next rounds of informal talks in June and July. We ask them to focus on the core issues in order to bring finality to that intractable dispute. We are also pleased at the intention of the Personal Envoy to visit the region, including an extensive visit to Western Sahara for the first time. We welcome the efforts of the Kingdom of Morocco to advance the promotion and protection of human rights in Morocco itself, including the establishment of the National Council on Human Rights.”
2012-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6758 (2012) · source
“The adoption of resolution 2044 (2012) comes at a time of uncertainty and turmoil in the Sahel, North and West Africa and the Middle East, when the peoples of those regions are 2 demanding the full enjoyment of their human, socio- economic and political rights. It also comes at a time when the States of the Mahgreb are moving towards closer cooperation. It should be borne in mind that, despite such transitions within the region, the issue of Western Sahara still remains unchanged. We appreciate the sustained efforts of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Mr. Christopher Ross, towards finding a negotiated and peaceful solution to the question of Western Sahara. We welcome the fact that the parties have made some progress during the negotiations, especially on confidence-building measures.”
2012-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6758 (2012) · source
“Its deployment will be important for ensuring that Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan's six- point plan is implemented; it will also play a crucial role in efforts towards the goal of ensuring that all sides commit to a peaceful dialogue, designed to promote an all-inclusive negotiation process leading to a political outcome that responds to the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people. Finally, it is equally important that all members of the international community give this resolution and the Annan plan the chance to succeed, and that they uphold and respect the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria, as well as the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“We emphasize that there is an urgent need for the violence to cease and for all parties to comply with all aspects of the six-point proposal put forward by Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan. In view of the Secretary-General's statement that a supervision mission will be important to sustain peace and a meaningful political process in the country, we welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2043 (2012) by the Council today, thereby providing for the expeditious deployment of the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS). We urge all sides to help assure UNSMIS's effective operation by facilitating its work and guaranteeing the safety of its personnel.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“Following the adoption of resolution 2042 (2012), a week ago, South Africa welcomes the acceptance by the Syrian Government of the advance team of the observer mission and its rapid deployment on the ground. We are pleased to note from the letter of the Secretary-General (S/2012/238) that, despite some challenges, the advance team has enjoyed freedom of movement and has not observed major military concentrations or conflict. We welcome the news that the advance team has been able to visit key hotspots of the conflict, including Homs, and that it has observed calm and an end to major hostilities. The deployment of the advance team has already proved to be a calming influence, as Violence has decreased with its presence. The marked decrease in violence should now be sustained.”
2012-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6756 (2012) · source
“The perpetrators of the coup d'etat, as well as their supporters, are ultimately responsible for the well-being and security of the political stakeholders and leaders who have been detained, the missing and captive ministers and the Guinean people, and must be held accountable for their deeds.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“We support the coordinated efforts of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the CPLP and bilateral partners aimed at restoring constitutional rule and returning peace and stability to Guinea-Bissau. The focus should turn firmly towards the key challenges facing the country, including the development of good governance, the deepening of democracy and the implementation of security and defence sector reform, as well as combating drug trafficking and related activities. We encourage the United Nations not only to support such efforts but to ensure that they are conducted in a coordinated and coherent manner.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source
“South Africa therefore firmly rejects any further attempt to undermine the constitutional framework and the rule of law in Guinea-Bissau, and underscores the AU's call on its international partners to force the perpetrators of the coup d'etat and their supporters to 12-30011 accept the restoration of constitutional order. In that regard, we call for the unconditional and immediate release of the interim President of the country and all other detained leaders. That should be followed by the conclusion of the process for electing a new President of the Government of Guinea-Bissau, in accordance with the ruling of the country's Supreme Court.”
2012-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6754 (2012) · source