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“The African Union, meeting at its highest level in Malabo recently, endorsed the early launching of the Darfur political process as a process which provides "the best opportunity to consolidate gains made so far, ensure ownership by the Sudanese in resolving their own problems and empower the various stakeholders, as well as achieve an inclusive and comprehensive settlement addressing the interrelated issues of peace, justice and reconciliation in Darfur". In this regard, South Africa expresses its full and unequivocal support for the efforts of the AU High- level Implementation Panel, with the support of UNAMID, to launch the Darfur political process as soon as possible.”
2011-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6597 (2011) · source
“A new State, South Sudan, was established, marking another milestone in the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, through which the people of the Sudan committed themselves to resolving their decades-long conflict. As we celebrate this achievement, we remain hopefully that the Doha document for peace in Darfur will be signed by all parties to the conflict so that the people of Darfur are able to build on this positive momentum and move rapidly towards peace. Every effort must be employed to ensure that peace and stability are advanced in Darfur. South Africa welcomes the conclusion of the Doha peace process. It is indeed a significant step in building peace in Darfur.”
2011-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6597 (2011) · source
“The presence of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) in Darfur is crucial, given that its mandate includes, among other things, contributing to the facilitation of the Darfur peace process and the protection of civilians. In that regard, South Africa has contributed troops and police to UNAMID and will 2 continue to support the mission. South Africa will further assist in the search for lasting peace in Darfur through the African Union (AU) and bilaterally. It was for that reason that my delegation voted in favour of resolution 2003 (2011), extending the mandate of UNAMID for a further 12 months. This month has seen momentous events in the history of the Sudan and, indeed, of the entire continent.”
2011-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6597 (2011) · source
“Given this dire humanitarian situation, we echo the AU's demand for "an immediate pause in the fighting and in NATO-led bombings, to provide respite to the civilian population, alleviate its suffering and make it possible to deliver the much needed humanitarian assistance to all those in need". In conclusion, we call on all of the parties to put aside their differences and begin negotiations without preconditions with a view to finding a sustainable political solution that will fulfil the aspirations of the Libyan people. It is our responsibility as the international community to assist the parties in this quest.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“Taking sides in any internal conflict situation in an effort to institute regime change in Libya sets a dangerous precedent that will surely damage the credibility of the Council and its resolutions. We have also noted the call encouraging the unfreezing of Libyan assets. Unfreezing assets to support one side of the conflict would, in our View, be in violation of the sanctions regime and further complicate the situation. 11-43499 The recent report of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on the humanitarian situation in Libya provides a big picture, as has been confirmed by Mr. Pascoe. The report shows that there are significant shortages in water, fuel, spare parts, cash, medicine and other basic amenities. This situation is ever more worrying in light of the approaching month of Ramadan.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“The Council and the wider international community should impress upon them the necessity for such a political process. We have noted the calls for Al-Qadhafi to go. We maintain that such statements do not bring us any closer to a political solution. We call on all parties to focus on genuinely assisting the Libyan parties to immediately begin a political dialogue in line with the AU road map, as elaborated in the framework agreement. It is only through a Libyan-led and owned political process that a decision on the future of Libya, including that of Colonel Al-Qadhafi, can be based. This is a Charter-given right that will reaffirm the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya. South Africa remains concerned about the implementation of resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011).”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“The parties will commit themselves to requesting the Security Council to lift the freeze of Libyan assets, as provided for in resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011), to the benefit of the interim Government. Thirdly, the international community, represented by the AU, the United Nations, the League of Arab States, the OIC and the EU, commits itself to supporting the process and agreements reached among the Libyan stakeholders. These proposals for a framework agreement have been submitted to the Government of Libya and to the Transitional National Council for their consideration. The AU has asked the Libyan parties "to demonstrate the required political will and place the supreme interest of their country and people above any other consideration". It is thus imperative for them to commit to a political solution.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“That will address the following issues: an immediate suspension of hostilities, a humanitarian pause, a comprehensive ceasefire, national reconciliation, arrangements relating to the transition, and the agenda for democratic transformation. The national dialogue shall be held under the auspices of the AU Ad Hoc High-level Committee on Libya and the United Nations, through the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Al-Khatib, with the support of the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the European Union (EU). Secondly, with respect to confidence-building and other combining measures, the parties will commit themselves to work towards healing and national reconciliation, including considering the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“The framework agreement, which is based on the AU road map and resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011), reiterates Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi's commitment to an inclusive dialogue process, with the participation of the Interim Transitional National Council. This is all based on the agreement of Colonel Al-Qadhafi not to participate in the negotiations on the future of Libya. Allow me to touch on the key elements of the framework agreement, which include, first, national dialogue. The Libyan parties commit to immediately start negotiations in accordance with paragraph 2 of resolution 1973 (2011) and the AU road map.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“What is required is a commitment to full compliance with resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011) in their entirety, in letter and spirit. This will include focusing our energies on finding a political solution to the crisis, as emphasized in paragraph 2 of resolution 1973 (2011), which stresses the need to intensify efforts aimed at a political outcome. In further contributing towards a political solution, the seventeenth ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) was held in Malabo recently and endorsed a set of proposals for a framework agreement on a political solution to the crisis in Libya.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“We thank Under- Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in Libya. It has been over four months since the adoption of resolution 1973 (2011) and the start of the military campaign in Libya. We should remind ourselves that the intention of resolution 1973 (2011) was to ensure the protection of civilians, and not regime change or the targeting of individuals. Clearly, action focused on the military solution has not had its intended purpose. Instead, it has worked to destabilize the country even further, and therefore the long-term security and stability of Libya remain uncertain as the situation deteriorates, with more loss of civilian lives and massive destruction of infrastructure.”
2011-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6595 (2011) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation pays tribute to all the men and women in uniform who have served and who continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations, and we commend their dedication and courage. We pay special tribute to those who have paid the ultimate price in the service of peace and humanity.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“Given the nature of recent conflicts, the protection of civilians becomes a necessity, and the role of regional organizations and the international community is even more important. We are encouraged by ongoing efforts to address the shortage of military assets such as helicopters. We cannot afford to deploy troops in foreign territories and then expect them to be everywhere at once without the necessary resources or, in some cases, when not operating at full strength. We owe it to our troops on the ground to ensure that they receive the desired level of support. However, we must always emphasize the importance of United Nations peacekeeping operations always acting in accordance with the principles of impartiality, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and in accordance with international law and human rights law.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“These are just some of the important issues that could help our collective efforts to understand the challenges that we face at a military level across the spectrum of peacekeeping operations. We believe that by collectively addressing these issues we will make a significant contribution to improving the overall performance of United Nations peacekeeping. Protecting the lives of ordinary civilians, who are all too often the innocent victims of instability and strife in conflict zones, is paramount. International law provides that the primary responsibility to protect civilians rests with the States. The protection of civilians is by its nature politically very sensitive, yet it is a critical and vital mandated task.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“Today we should reflect on, inter alia, our ability to optimally leverage the security umbrella provided by peacekeeping operations in the field and to find political solutions to conflicts. The Council should adopt coherent, comprehensive strategies that effectively translate the mandates of peacekeeping operations into clear, credible and achievable outcomes. We should reflect on ensuring that operations are sufficiently matched with appropriate resources and that they are adequately prepared and deployed in a timely manner at the desired operational strength and capacity. We should make sure that the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for peacekeeping operations are adequate and that the Council is sufficiently aware of the resource and field support implications of its decisions.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“It is therefore critical, for us in the Council and the United Nations political and military leadership on the ground, to be continuously concerned with mobilizing and maintaining the political support of all stakeholders, especially of those nations in which the Council mandates peacekeeping missions, and to respect the sovereignty of all States. The Council also has a particularly important role throughout a mission's lifespan to support efforts to improve cooperation and coordination with regional and subregional organizations and other partners. The Security Council's responses to the crises on the African continent are a constant reminder of the ongoing need for greater cooperation and coordination with regional organizations, especially the African Union. Nothing will replace African leadership and solutions for African problems.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“Over the years, peacekeeping has become a complex and multifaceted undertaking due to the changing nature of conflicts. We are mindful of the compounding effects and challenges prevailing in the era of intra-State conflicts. In most cases, belligerents are increasingly well resourced and equipped, often wield great influence and do not conform to the rules of engagement. No longer are conflict-affected areas only failed States; they possess strong military capacities and robust political leadership. In response to these challenges, the United Nations has to act with the necessary dynamism and agility.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“I thank the Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Alain Le Roy, the head of the Office of Military Affairs, Lieutenant General Babacar Gaye, and the Force Commanders for their informative statements this morning. We welcome the Force Commanders who have joined us today in the Council. New York is indeed far from the battlefield, so the opportunity to hear firsthand from the military leadership from the field is indeed valuable. We see merit in convening such engagements on a regular basis, and we thank the German delegation for this initiative. The Security Council has stated clearly in the past - and South Africa fully endorses this view - that United Nations peacekeeping operations are deployed only as an accompaniment and not as an alternative to political strategies for the resolution of conflicts.”
2011-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6592 (2011) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate that, in our search for a solution to the Palestinian question, it is now, more than ever, clear that we must not lose sight of the broader regional questions to which Palestine is inextricably linked. We therefore call on the international community to accelerate efforts towards the holistic resolution of the Middle East crisis, including the Lebanese and Syrian tracks.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“We further call on the international community to extend unbiased support to the Palestinian Authority in its effort to build institutions in an unfettered manner. South Africa remains deeply concerned about Israel's continued blockade of the Gaza Strip, and joins the international community's demand that Israel end the illegal blockade that continues to exacerbate the suffering of ordinary civilians. The blockade and imposed restrictions violate international humanitarian law, including article 23 of the Fourth Geneva Convention and contradict the will of the international community, as expressed in various Security Council resolutions.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“It is our view that instead of using our efforts to deter Palestinians from exercising their Charter-given right to self-determination, we should exert efforts towards finding a resolution on final status matters, so that the two independent States, Israel and Palestine can exist side by side in peace. We support Palestine's continued efforts at State- building, and in this regard we welcome the signing of the reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas. We urge Israel and the international community to respect this internal sovereign decision of the Palestinians and focus on the peace process. We encourage the Palestinian parties to work together on implementing the reconciliation agreement.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“We welcome the Palestinian efforts to seek United Nations recognition for their State. We can fully appreciate the frustration expressed by the Palestinian people in their quest for statehood. South Africa fully supports the recent decision of the African Union taken in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, which called upon its: "... Members States, especially those Members of the United Nations Security Council, to support the Palestinian efforts during the next session of the United Nations General Assembly to obtain full membership to the United Nations for the State of Palestine based on the 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital, and URGES all Member States which have not yet done so to recognize the State of Palestine to do so as soon as possible".”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“Over 60 years have passed since the 1947 adoption of resolution 181 (II) in the General Assembly on the United Nations partition plan for Palestine, and over 40 years have passed since the adoption of Security Council resolution 242 (1967). As we are all aware, resolution 181 (II) recommended the partition of Palestine into two independent States, and resolution 242 (1967) laid the basis for the border between the two States - yet we continue debating matters already decided and agreed upon by those bodies. It is South Africa's view that we need to focus on the implementation of those decisions. The State of Israel has recently celebrated its sixty-third anniversary, yet the State of Palestine, recognized by many of us, remains outside the membership of this Organization.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“This will require the parties to indicate, through both words and actions, that they are committed to a negotiated process and to reaching a mutually acceptable outcome. Israel's continued disregard for international law and the decisions of this Council, the General Assembly and the International Court of Justice, by continuing to build illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, remains a serious obstacle to peace. These actions are aimed at changing the facts on the ground and will make agreement on the final status issues much more difficult to achieve, mainly because they make the realization of a contiguous Palestinian State nearly impossible. Violence by any side, including rocket attacks against Israel and its disproportionate response, is no way to advance the aspirations of either side.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“It is imperative for the Quartet to work urgently with the parties within parameters that essentially include a decision on the borders of the two States based on the 4 June 1967 lines, with mutually agreed swaps; security arrangements; a just, fair and agreed solution to the refugee question; and fulfilment of the aspirations of both parties with regard to Jerusalem. South Africa stands ready to work with its partners to support the Quartet in this process. Furthermore, if the parties wish to reach an amicable and mutually beneficial agreement on the final status issues, there is certainly no gain in suspending negotiations. A return to negotiations by both parties, without preconditions and without altering final status issues is therefore more than ever critical.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“President Obama's statement created a strong expectation within the international community that an enabling environment would be cultivated, within which final status negotiations between Palestine and Israel would take place, culminating in the resolution of that decades- long conflict. Sadly, however, owing to intransigence and lack of political will, peace and a sustainable resolution to the conflict seems more elusive than ever. It was disappointing that the recent meeting of the Quartet in Washington, DC, failed to provide a clear road map showing the way forward.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“We welcome you, Mr. President, to the Council and it is a pleasure to see you presiding over this important meeting. My delegation expresses its appreciation to Special Coordinator Mr. Robert Serry for his briefing to the Council. South Africa associates itself with the statement to be delivered later on by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. We also thank the Ambassadors of Palestine and Israel for their statements. Following President Obama's statement during the general debate this past year, we had hoped that the Palestinians' final status would be resolved by this September and that during this year we would welcome yet another new Member State to the United Nations, in addition to South Sudan.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590 (2011) · source
“for their continued commitment and sacrifice in securing peace and stability in Somalia. Finally, I wish to add my voice to that of Ambassador Lyall Grant in thanking the United Nations Secretariat, at the levels of both Headquarters and at UNPOS and UNSOA, for facilitating and arranging the programme in Nairobi. My thanks also go to all those who assisted us during our visit.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“During our interactions in Nairobi, we experienced an overwhelming expression of support and confidence across the board in the sterling leadership of Special Representative of the Secretary- General Mahiga and his team in facilitating the Somalia consultative conference to be held in Mogadishu, as well as his collaborative efforts with IGAD to facilitate agreement among the Somali leadership on the post-transition phase. In conclusion, these meetings underscore the need for a comprehensive strategy for dealing with the security, humanitarian and development challenges in Somalia. I would like to express my gratitude to Special Representative Mahiga and his team for their tireless efforts to assist the people of Somalia in securing a peaceful future. My gratitude also goes to 11-36348 the African Union and AMISOM.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“In that connection, he expressed the AU's support for the need for benchmarks and timeframes to be linked to any extension for the TFIs, as well as the creation of the monitoring mechanism for the implementation of such benchmarks. The joint meeting with our IGAD and AU partners and the Government of Kenya was most useful. We left the meeting with a sense of convergence among the international role players regarding the post- transition phase in Somalia.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“The Force Commander and the AU Special Representative also outlined some of the main challenges besetting AMISOM. At the political level, the continued political uncertainty represents a major threat to security. At the operational level, the effectiveness of AMISOM. is severely curtailed by, among other things, the lack of equipment and logistical support, the lack of air and maritime support, the lack of protective vehicles and the lack of predictable financing. In addition, the lack of agreement and predeployment training have also delayed the deployment of AMISOM. troops to the authorized level of 12,000. President Rawlings underlined the need for coordination among IGAD, the AU and the Security Council, as well as for the territorial integrity of Somalia to be respected.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“Ambassador Mahiga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, updated the meeting on the latest political developments and stressed the need for the Security Council and the international community to speak with one voice in reinforcing the Council's decision, as agreed in its presidential statement of 11 May (S/PRST/2011/10*). In that statement, the Council emphasized the importance for the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) to reach agreement as soon as possible on the holding of elections, and that no extension could be considered without an agreement among the parties on the date for the elections. During the discussion on the activities of AMISOM. to maintain peace and security, the AMISOM. Force Commander updated the Council on its recent military successes.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“Both the Vice-President and the Prime Minister cautioned against fatigue by the international community when it comes to Somalia. They appealed for effective multilateral support for ensuring a lasting solution to the Somali conflict. In the joint meeting with the United Nations country team heads, UNPOS, UNSOA and His Excellency Mr. Jerry Rawlings, the African Union High Representative, Ambassador Boubacar Diarra, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, and AMISOM. Force Commander Major General Nathan Mugisha, the members of the Security Council had the opportunity to discuss end-of-transition and post-transition arrangements.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“With regard to political developments in Somalia, the Vice-President expressed concern that the Transitional Federal Government had not taken advantage of the increased security, and stated that the Somali political leadership should stop the personal in- fighting and place the interests of Somalia and Somali people first. The concerns expressed by the Vice- President with regard to terrorism, piracy and support for AMISOM. were also echoed by the Prime Minister, the Honourable Mr. Raila Odinga. With regard to political developments in Somalia, the Prime Minister stated that the environment for conducting elections before August did not exist. He proposed that clear timelines be developed for finalizing the constitution-writing process.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“Kenya shares a long border with Somalia and hosts the Dadaab refugee camp, which is the largest such camp in the world. The country also plays an important role in the prosecution and imprisonment of pirates who operate off the coast of Somalia. The Vice-President expressed the View that the international community had failed Somalia. In that regard, he expressed concern that AMISOM. was not receiving the requisite support from either the international community or the Security Council. The Vice-President echoed the AU's request for additional support and called on the Security Council to strengthen AMISOM's troop levels to 20,000 and for the imposition of no-fly zones and a naval blockade. Kenya also requested greater assistance in its fight against piracy and in dealing with the influx of refugees from Somalia.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“As Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant indicated, I co-led the Security 5 Council mission to Kenya. I wish to focus my briefing on the meetings held with the Government of Kenya and with the African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) and the United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia (UNSOA). The Security Council met with the Vice-President and Prime Minister of Kenya. The Vice-President, the Honourable Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, described the situation in Somalia as the biggest threat to international peace and security and placed the security challenge of Somalia both in its international and regional context and in its domestic context for Kenya.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6546 (2011) · source
“Finally, as the Tribunals move towards completing their work in accordance with the completion strategy, it is important that they also begin preparations for a smooth transition to the Residual Mechanism. We are thus pleased to note that the Tribunal organs have begun to interact with a view to ensuring a smooth transition. Once again, South Africa thanks the Presidents of the ICTY and ICTR and the respective Prosecutors of the Tribunals.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“But South African is also concerned about the human rights implications of retaining acquitted persons in safe houses and the slow pace of identifying adequate places for relocation. We remain of the view that location matters must be addressed, on a case-by-case basis, with States willing and able to receive relocated persons in their territories. The ability of a State to put the necessary measures in place for effective relocation is a conclusive factor in this regard. We encourage the ICTR to continue in the context of article 26 of the Statute - which we believe is analogous - to engage Member States in the region and elsewhere with a view to identifying suitable places.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“We also take this opportunity to stress the importance of cooperation between the Tribunals in accordance with their respective Statutes, in particular article 28 of the ICTR Statute and article 29 of the ICTY Statute, and the relevant Security Council resolutions. We stress especially the obligation to cooperate with the Tribunals in effecting the arrest of those wanted by the Tribunals. In that connection, South Africa commends the Governments of Serbia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo for their arrests of Ratko Mladie and Bernard Munyagishari on 26 and 27 May, respectively. We have noted the concern of the ICTR regarding the need to relocate persons acquitted by the Tribunal.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“While we continue to stress the importance of the Tribunals taking all possible measures to carry out their functions as quickly as possible, we stress that this should not prejudice the rights of the accused or fair trial standards. The responsibility to do all that is necessary to ensure early completion of the Tribunals' work rests not only with the Tribunals but it is equally the responsibility of the international community - on whose behalf the Tribunals act 4 to provide necessary resources to enable the attainment of this goal. We thus assure the Tribunals that this delegation will do all that it can within the Council and the General Assembly to ensure that the necessary support is forthcoming.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“Thus, we call upon the Tribunals to make full and generous use of the Statutes' provisions relating to referrals. In this context, we are pleased that the ICTR Prosecutor intends to make greater use of referrals to domestic courts in future, and we welcome the domestic trials referred to by the ICTY, which are at various stages of progress. We are aware, of course, of the challenges faced by the Tribunals in finding suitable domestic courts. My delegation also welcomes the recommendations adopted by the ICTY in June 2010 on speeding up trials that it is hearing, particularly the recommendation that the trial chambers require parties to present motions on admission of evidence as efficiently as possible.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“There is thus added urgency for both Tribunals to take all possible measures to expedite their remaining work, in order to ensure a smooth transition to the Mechanism, as stated in both reports on the Tribunals. If they are to meet the Completion Strategy, innovative judicial administrative steps will have to be taken. An important measure, which we hope the Tribunals will rely on more, is the referral of cases to domestic courts, in accordance with the respective statutes established in the Tribunals. We continue to believe that, to the extent possible, cases should be handled by domestic courts. This is both to enhance domestic capacity to promote the evolving principle of complementarity, and to ensure that, to the extent possible, justice is meted out close to the people affected by the atrocities.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“At the same time, we welcome Judge Khan and wish her all the best at this crucial time in the life of the Tribunal. While the reports raise many of the same issues that have been presented to the Council in previous reports, notably the impact of staffing challenges on the Tribunals' capacity to meet their completion strategy, these particular reports come at an important time in the life of both Tribunals. On 22 December 2010, the Council adopted resolution 1966 (2010), which established the International Residual Mechanism for the Tribunals. The reports prepared since the adoption of that resolution have to be considered against that backdrop. In that regard, as of 1 July 2012 and 1 July 2013, respectively, the jurisdiction rights, obligations and essential functions of the ICTR and ICTY will be transferred to the Mechanism.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“Allow me to thank Judge Khalida Rachid Khan, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), and Judge Patrick Robinson, President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), for their reports (see S/2011/316 and S/2011/317) and for their leadership of those two judicial institutions, which have been so important in the fight against impunity. I am also grateful to Mr. Hassan Jallow and Mr. Serge Brammertz, the Prosecutors of the ICTR and ICTY, respectively, for all their efforts. I would also like to offer a word of appreciation to the former President of the ICTR, Lord Dennis Byron, who has presided over the Tribunal since 2007. I am aware that Judge Byron will be relinquishing his position in charge of the Tribunal to take up new challenges. We wish him well in his new endeavours.”
2011-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6545 (2011) · source
“All of that not only bodes well for the United Nations in dispensing its specific mandates, but also adds value by making a material contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“Finally, the Executive Directorate of the Counter- Terrorism Committee facilitated numerous outreach activities, country briefings and regional seminars and workshops throughout the reporting period. Those initiatives have made positive contributions to engendering closer cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations; facilitated effective and integrated operations among the wider United Nations community and international and regional organizations; and fostered closer cooperation between and among Member States, the United Nations and international civil society. Most importantly, I would advocate technical assistance to States.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“It is also important for the United Nations to remain at the forefront of that effort, especially as it will ensure that, in the process of fostering cooperation among the members of the international community to counter the scourge, such cooperation is carried out within the prescripts of international legal norms and standards to which we are obliged to adhere in accordance with international humanitarian and human rights law. Very recent terrorist attacks are yet another grim reminder to all of us that we must stay the course in pursuing our stated objectives to counter and eventually eradicate terrorism. That work began with the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001). Almost 10 years later, we note that, since the adoption of that resolution, the United Nations has made significant inroads in countering terrorism.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“With regard to the Counter-Terrorism Committee, terrorism remains one of the most of the dangerous and serious threats to the maintenance of international peace and security. The international community's efforts to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations must continue with renewed commitment, focus and resolve. It is therefore appropriate for the Security Council to be the implementing body of our collective efforts to counter and subsequently eradicate that phenomenon.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“We also applaud the Committee for its approval of the narrative summaries to improve transparency and effectiveness in the implementation of the sanctions regime. As noted in the Chairman's briefing, while resolution 1904 (2009) has made significant procedural improvements to the listing and de-listing process, legal challenges to the procedural and substantive fairness of the sanctions regime remain. In our view, those legal challenges threaten the effectiveness of the regime. I am aware that measures to enhance procedural fairness and make the listing process more just have been considered by the 1267 Committee in the context of the report of the Monitoring Team. We would hope that those measures will be reflected in the draft resolution renewing the Committee's mandate.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source
“South Africa welcomes the fact that the Council rallied behind resolution 1977 (2011), which seeks to establish a balance between the disarmament and non- proliferation aspects of weapons of mass destruction, and that the Council has reaffirmed the importance of fully complying with all relevant obligations. That balance, along with the improved language on peaceful purposes, provides an appropriate context for the 1540 (2004) framework. We wish to thank the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated persons and entities, for his comprehensive briefing on the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions regime. We commend and encourage the Committee in its continued process of regularly reviewing the 1267 list to ensure that it remains up to date.”
2011-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6536 (2011) · source