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“A more immediate issue, however, arises from the assessment made by Mr. Brahimi's team: defining a process for constituting a transitional Government of Iraq that could provisionally take over the administration of the country as conditions are established for the holding of fair and credible elections as soon as possible. We agree that such a process has to be defined by the Iraqis themselves, and that the United Nations should strongly contribute to such an effort with its expert knowledge. We think also that this will lead to putting this issue of the mandate and role of the United Nations on our agenda once again, as the Iraqi situation has already substantially changed since resolution 1511 (2003) was adopted by the Council, and will continue do so.”
2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source
“I take pleasure in thanking Ambassador Negroponte and Ambassador Jones Parry for the valuable information they have shared with us on the situation in Iraq, in compliance with provisions of resolution 1483 (2003). It is our view that a new diplomatic reality is reflected in the report transmitted by the Secretary-General after the return of the complex mission sent to Iraq (S/2004/ 140). The report shows United Nations as re- setting its a presence in the country. This is certainly not the moment to comment on the report as a whole; my delegation looks forward to such an opportunity. But I wish briefly to address a few points relating both to the report and to the information we have just received: in connection with firm consensus on the transfer of sovereignty to Iraq by 30 June.”
2004-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4914 (2004) · source
“In the light of these considerations, I would like to point out that Brazil and CPLP believe that this debate may open the doors to the negotiation of a consensual resolution on the future of UNMISET, taking the Secretary-General's recommendations as a basis. Together with Angola, Brazil is ready to start negotiating a draft resolution. The fact that Timor-Leste is a remarkable success story for the United Nations should not be overestimated by the international community. Much remains to be done. The struggle of the Timorese people for independence also serves as a catalyst for tackling challenges on the international agenda. The Security Council and other organs of the United Nations must continue to attach to Timor-Leste the high priority it deserves.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“The international community has made an impressive investment in the future of the country and should continue to work in concert towards helping Timor-Leste's institutions to attain full-fledged sufficiency. My Government supports the recommendation made by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the current mission for a further 12- month consolidation phase. UNMISET would continue to be headed by a special representative and the Mission would retain civilian, police and military components, although in a reduced and modified form, as outlined by the Secretary-General. The United Nations would closely monitor the needs of the Timorese Government so as to implement the downsizing of the configuration of UNMISET accordingly.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“It is also important to address legal problems that might inhibit economic recovery and public safety, particularly the need for the adoption of the Civil Service Act, legislation against corruption and laws related to the armed forces and the police. It is also essential to maintain the current level of public services. The deterioration of such services, which include health and education, would affect the most vulnerable and could constitute a blow to confidence in the future of Timor-Leste. In due time, it is also expected that the exploitation of oil and gas reserves will provide the Timorese Government with sound sources of revenue. We have reached a critical juncture in Timor Leste.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“The Secretary-General's report acknowledges that it will not be possible to create an effective rapid deployment capability force within the PNTL to deal with armed groups in the border districts before 20 May 2004. International civilian police can make a crucial contribution towards building the capacity of PNTL as a non-political, professional police service. Another critical area for the future of Timor-Leste is the strengthening of the rule of law. This is a precondition not only for promoting human rights, but also for laying solid groundwork for a sound economic system. In the field of criminal justice, Timor-Leste still faces a dearth of judges, prosecutors, lawyers, investigators, forensic experts and interpreters.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“The visible presence of the UNMISET military component, supported by regular patrolling, will certainly continue to have a deterrent effect and help to maintain a calm environment in the country. An international presence for an additional year would allow Timor-Leste to reach a long-sought threshold of stability and development. Furthermore, the military component would also ensure the protection of United Nations equipment and personnel on the ground. The national police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) has made significant strides these last three years towards assuming full responsibility for the maintenance of law and order. However, its capacity, experience and policy frameworks remain limited, particularly with regard to the special units.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“Indeed, the Secretary-General's report points out that sightings of armed gangs and criminal elements in bordering districts have continued, as does the suspicion of possible preparations for destabilizing activity by other groups with unclear agendas. This morning, Under- Secretary-General Guehenno has provided the Council with an example of why fears of destabilization still persist in East Timor. The Council is confronted here with the need to address a delicate balance. In conformity with the report, Brazil strongly favours retaining a military component within UNMISET for a further l2-month consolidation phase, since Timorese capacity to respond to destabilizing activities still falls short of their security needs and capabilities.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“UNMISET was planned on the basis that Timor-Leste would be in a position to achieve self-sufficiency within two years of its independence. However, as reflected in the Secretary- General's previous report, it has become increasingly clear that further assistance to Timor-Leste will be required in a number of areas after 20 May 2004, when UNMISET's mandate has been expected to expire. As stated in the Secretary-General's special report, Timor-Leste's political institutions are gaining strength, but the early level of their development is a reminder of their fragility. Although acts of widespread violence have not occurred during the reporting period, the security situation in Timor-Leste continues to be jeopardized by destabilizing groups which continue to operate across the border in West Timor.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“Brazil considers this agenda item to be highly important on account of the historic role played by the United Nations in the birth of independent Timor- Leste. This is a vivid example of how the United Nations can harness political will and financial and human resources in an effective way. My Government is pleased to note that the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor stresses that much has been achieved in the areas of public administration, serious crimes, internal security and Timor-Leste's relationship with Indonesia, which is based on friendship and mutual respect. Notwithstanding several positive aspects, the report highlights that present deficiencies must be addressed with the continued support of the international community.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“I would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this public meeting on Timor- Leste. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Jean- Marie Guehenno for his comprehensive briefing and wish to echo his words this morning concerning the need to avoid a premature and potentially destabilizing withdrawal of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). My delegation welcomes the presence among us of Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste, as well as of Ambassador Joao Augusto de Medicis, Executive Secretary of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP). Their contribution to our discussions will be of great importance. I speak as the current Chairman of CPLP, in full coordination with Ambassador Ismael Gaspar Martins of Angola, a fellow member of the Council and of CPLP.”
2004-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4913 (2004) · source
“To pave the way for sustainable peace in the region, we must pay due attention to its development component and give due support to African ownership and regional dialogue in post- conflict stabilization. This is where our cooperative action is most needed.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“In addition, we welcome the comments made by the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General that any other country outside the region that has shown interest in the process can be present as an observer - as Egypt is doing - so long as the core countries agree to the request made by the country concerned. Broadening participation beyond the subregional framework, without affecting the decision body, will certainly enhance the impact of the conference worldwide. As we have seen when discussing the individual peace processes in Central Africa, the challenges ahead are enormous, but major accomplishments should not be discounted.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“We are confident that this dialogue will develop into a pact around the four main thematic areas targeted by the conference: peace and security, democracy and good governance, economic development and regional integration, and humanitarian and social issues. We are also pleased by the interest shown by other countries in the initiative. Angola, the Republic ofthe Congo and the Central African Republic are now working together with the core countries in the preparatory process for the convening of the international conference. The participation of neighbouring countries can only add to the success of the event.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“Moreover, the common efforts of countries of the region towards improving trade are a major step and we welcome initiatives that are being taken bilaterally by Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo's transitional Government. That brings my delegation to the second point - regional dialogue. The Secretary-General has pointed out that prospects for convening the conference of the Great Lakes have significantly improved. Indeed, the organizational meeting held last month in Addis Ababa resulted in the decision to hold the first summit at the level of head of State in Tanzania in November this year and a second one in mid-2005. We commend the Special Representative of Secretary-General, Ibrahima Fall, and all the seven core countries for this important development.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“My delegation is, however, disappointed that only 10 per cent of pledges made in 2000 and 2001 by the donor community have been disbursed to the country so far, as is mentioned in the report before us today. At this juncture, the Security Council should reinforce the Secretary-General's appeal for donor countries to accelerate disbursement. The United Nations has an important role to play in conducting long-term initiatives on the road towards stabilization and development. That includes the Security Council, as well as its coordinated efforts with the Economic and Social Council. The cases of Guinea-Bissau and Burundi are good precedents that should be further developed.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“In this connection, the rule of law in the exploitation of natural resources and the improvement of trade opportunities in the region cannot be overlooked. As regards the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we concur with assessments made by the Panel of Experts that the time has come for institutional reforms to be undertaken in the area of regulation and control of natural resources now that the country is unified. "Illegal exploitation", as stated in the Secretary-General's report, "remains one of the main sources of funding for groups involved in perpetuating the conflict". (5/2004/52, para. 19) In Burundi, the Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group was impressed by the initiatives of the Burundian Government on sustainable development.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“This need will be made even clearer when we receive in the near future the report of the multidisciplinary United Nations mission that is expected to arrive today in Burundi to assess the needs of the country in all fields. Since the Council has been considering the individual situation of each country in Central Africa, I wish to concentrate the last part of my remarks today on two points: development and regional dialogue. We consider that initiatives to create a healthy economic environment are central if a peace-building process is to be sustainable in the long run. We cannot commit massive international efforts to the quest for peace only to see them crumble for lack of enough attention to economic stability and sustained development.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“My delegation must nevertheless express serious concern over the human rights situation in Burundi. Too many violations continue to be reported, and the Security Council has not been sufficiently responsive. It has been well over a year since the Council was requested by the Burundian President to consider establishing an international commission of judicial inquiry, and it was only in January that the terms of reference of the assessment mission were agreed upon by the Council. Despite difficulties on the ground, the mission deployed by the African Union in Burundi is working very effectively with the Government institutions and United Nations agencies. We commend its work and call upon the international community to provide further technical and financial support to the mission.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“As a result, we were better able to assess recent achievements and to weigh the series of measures still required for stabilization. In that connection, my delegation is deeply saddened by the tragic death of a Kenyan MONUC military observer in an ambush in Ituri. We urge the United Nations, in cooperation with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to strive to bring to justice all those responsible for that criminal act. In Burundi we were pleased to note that the delegation of Palipehutu-FNL (Rwasa) and President Ndayizeye met in the Netherlands last month. Though not conclusive, that initiative clearly confirms that dialogue is the only way to solve differences in the country. It sets the path for Agathon Rwasa's movement to join the "camp of peace", as stated in paragraph 62 ofthe Secretary-General's report.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“The Security Council authorized a strengthened presence and mandate for the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), which has been supporting the rule of law, police reform and the organization of elections. The Council has also authorized the transitional Government to deploy its armed forces to Kisangani, which is a further step towards extending national authority over the territory, and has agreed to impose an arms embargo in the Kivu and Ituri regions. We certainly welcome those developments. Last week, we had the opportunity to listen to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador William Lacy Swing, on the latest events in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for your initiative in convening this meeting. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Tuliameni Kalomoh for introducing the progress report ofthe Secretary-General (S/2004/52). The situation in Central Africa has been one of the main concerns of the Security Council over the years. More recently, there have been several positive developments in the situation in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo and in Burundi. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the transitional Government has been working steadily for more than seven months, the transitional Assembly is now operational and the International Committee in Support of the Transition is meeting regularly.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“The United Nations can, however - by positioning itself as a neutral facilitator while clearly leaving the ultimate responsibility for reconciliation in the hands of the aggrieved population - establish favourable conditions as well as offer political advice and valuable technical assistance in the areas of justice and truth- seeking. On a concluding note, our delegation would like to stress that, although there is no single model for post-conflict reconciliation, and any effort will always be subject to pitfalls, an integrated approach to the process must nonetheless be sought and, to the extent possible, woven into the work and mandates of the United Nations as it endeavours to help war-torn societies get back on their feet and achieve durable peace.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“Reconciliation does imply the striking of a delicate balance between antagonists, within the context of justice and truth-telling. An emphasis on building trust is indispensable for reconciliation in ravaged societies. Otherwise, great resentment may be created that could lead to recidivism, a phenomenon that could make the reconciliation process seem like a continuous tightrope walk. Each new national reconciliation effort requires a deep immersion in the specific grievances of the afflicted community, through the establishment of lines of dialogue with the key actors, as well as - incrementally - among them. The United Nations cannot impose a durable peace; only victims and perpetrators can strive to reconcile with one another.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“Restorative justice addresses the need to preserve public order and to maintain a just peace. It cannot be regarded as a panacea, and it certainly does not detract from the work of the International Criminal Court and the fight against impunity, both of which are of the utmost relevance. It certainly merits the attention of the United Nations and could be made a part of future peace negotiations. Restorative justice is a helpful concept, as it focuses on undoing harm. In this regard, the timing of the reparations made to victims is crucial. The re- establishment of identities and a commitment to a new social relationship are also highly important elements. Groups are brought once again into the framework of political interaction, and the military is, in most cases, depoliticized.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“The challenge is to facilitate the reintegration of offenders and at the same time bring a sense of justice to the victims, breaking the cycle of impunity and defending the rule of law without provoking a destabilizing backlash, with political stability remaining precarious. Given this context, the concept of restorative justice has been gaining legitimacy as a middle ground between retributive justice and a blanket pardon. Restorative justice would rely on traditional arbitrators and on a high degree of public participation, flexible procedures, and social pressure as a means of enforcement and accountability. Ideally, greater emphasis should be placed on the acceptance of responsibility and on the making of amends than on the severity of the punishment meted out.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“But it should not act as a substitute for the judicial process. As a matter of fact, in situations of post-conflict national reconciliation the legacy of past violence must be addressed, and a victim-centred approach is certainly required. In most situations, one can identify very clearly who the victims were and who the offenders were. If, on the one hand, offenders must be prosecuted for their crimes, so, on the other, the limitations of prosecutorial methods must also be borne in mind. As the Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, stressed last year during the debate on justice and the rule of law, "there cannot be real peace without justice" (S/PV.4833, p. 3). At the same time, one has to agree with his statement that "If we always and everywhere insist on uncompromising standards of justice, a delicate peace may not survive" (ibid.).”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“Ideally, their findings should inform the progress towards justice and lead to constructive recommendations on legal and institutional reform. Aside from institution-building aspects - which often entail the training of judges and lawyers - an adequate balance should be struck. When Sergio Vieira de Mello addressed the Council in January 2002 as Transitional Administrator for East Timor, his assessment was that "Long-term peace and stability will depend on the degree to which we can overcome the legacy of violence by fostering and facilitating reconciliation and by the effective prosecution of serious crimes. Those efforts should be viewed as interdependent". (S/PV.4462, p- 4) In his understanding, a truth commission seeks the truth about human rights violations and facilitates community reconciliation.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“The reticence as regards a more focused United Nations approach to this subject is perhaps due in part to its utter complexity. National reconciliation depends on many diversified factors and is riddled with challenges. No single model is applicable. What works in one case does not necessarily work in another. In each experience, the dynamic is different, but studies show that successfully reconciled societies usually undergo an extensive process of truth, justice, reparation and the re-establishment of identities. Closely related to the matter of justice, the search for truth is central to the process. Information is not only unveiled, but also publicly recognized, and findings are widely disseminated. Truth commissions provide a public platform for victims and create common understanding.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“There is much that the Security Council can do with a view to achieving those objectives, particularly if it makes more extensive use of the provision contained in Article 65 of the Charter and seeks the collaboration of the Economic and Social Council - as it has done in the cases of Guinea-Bissau and Burundi, with some success. We believe that reconciliation efforts are compromised when the legacy of past violence is left unaddressed. National reconciliation is the best way for divided countries to confront threats to their stability and to promote and build durable peace and viable democratic institutions and practices. The role of the United Nations in post-conflict national reconciliation has not received nearly as much attention as it merits.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“This is certainly a question that merits - and demands - close attention. National reconciliation represents the culmination of the Security Council's work when considering a conflict situation. (spoke in English) It has by now been widely accepted that the United Nations has a major role to play not only in the resolution and immediate aftermath of conflict situations, but also in conceiving and conducting long- term post-conflict initiatives, such as demobilization, disarmament and reintegration and the restructuring of the police, armed forces and the judicial system. Beyond conflict resolution and stabilization lies the long road towards development, democratization and the strengthening of the rule of law.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“Mr. Sardenberg (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): I should like at the outset to thank Assistant Secretary- General Kalomoh; the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, Mr. Mark Malloch Brown; and the Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Carolyn McAskie, for their introductory statements. I should also like to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized the Arria-formula meeting held last week with non-governmental organizations, which provided us with a great deal of interesting information. My delegation is honoured and pleased that once again the Foreign Minister of Chile was in the Chair, presiding over our meeting. I also express my delegation's satisfaction that you yourself, Sir, presided over the work that led to this open debate on a subject proposed, in a very timely manner, by the delegation of Chile.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“We are also assessing means to improve the access of African products to our market, in accordance with the rules of the World Trade Organization. My country is convinced that there will be no real political stability or economic prosperity in the world during the twenty-first century if all countries cannot benefit from them. We should work with Africa to make this possible, not only by assisting countries to overcome their present difficulties, but also by providing political conditions for effective recovery and sustainable development. Brazil is ready to make its best efforts as a genuine contribution to the stability and development of the region.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“We are, of course, stimulated by those views and are convinced that bilateral and international support is crucial. During his recent visit to several African countries in November, President Lula da Silva stated that "developing countries should play a new role, more affirmative and result-oriented. Those that have the capacities can and should promote compassionate policies in favour of those nations most in need, exploring all possibilities of cooperation". President Lula has also recalled the importance of cooperation among developing countries and has affirmed our willingness to foster partnerships in the areas of capacity-building and the development of technologies compatible with the specific needs of African countries.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“My Government has consistently and constantly advocated the importance of Africa's own initiatives and ownership, as well as the importance of the partnership between Africa and the international community. The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) is an African-born initiative based on a profound understanding of the daily realities of the continent. We are very confident that this initiative will contribute to the creation of a virtuous circle of socio-political inclusion, development and peace in the whole of Africa. As one listens to Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari, one hears encouraging comments regarding Africa. In his words, "winds of change" are blowing over the continent, as illustrated by several conflicts having been resolved or being on the right path to conciliation.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“Together with ECOWAS, the CPLP provided its good offices in Guinea-Bissau after the events of 14 September 2003 and has worked with the parties in order to ensure a peaceful and constructive solution to the political crisis. Creating conditions for the holding of parliamentary elections and for an orderly transitional period in the country is at the centre of our efforts at the present stage. We believe that much better conditions for economic and social development in Guinea-Bissau are now present there. We believe also that the time is coming for the international community to expand its commitments to that end. Addressing the root causes of conflict is indeed a matter of utmost concern, without which no sustainable peace and stability can be achieved.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“Full cooperation among countries and cooperation between countries and the United Nations are essential in consolidating the progress made in every peace process undertaken, as well as in drawing up an effective strategy to deal with those cross-border issues; so too is cooperation among United Nations agencies and missions in the region. To that end, meetings are being held, and they reflect the usefulness of cooperation arrangements with the United Nations Office for West Africa, as stressed in the report. We are pleased that the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries is also playing a part in the promotion of peace and stability in West Africa.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“All countries in West Africa can benefit from a concerted effort to tackle their problems. We are looking forward to the upcoming recommendations - mentioned by the Secretary-General in the present report - on practical ways of addressing cross-border issues. The revitalization of the Mano River Union is also a very positive step towards subregional stability, and we have seen how the early involvement of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was crucial to containing the expansion of humanitarian calamities in the region.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“This meeting gives us an opportunity to assess the situation by means of a comprehensive regional approach. While it is clear that the Council must give individual and specific attention to each situation under review, it is also evident that a regional approach can contribute to the solution of problems that affect, in a similar way, all the countries of the region and that may require common solutions and concerted efforts. As indicated in the report, there are a number of interrelated cross-border problems underlying conflict and instability in the subregion, such as those related to the use of child soldiers, the resort to mercenaries, the existence of flows of refugees, the repatriation of ex- combatants, the proliferation of small arms and the need to strengthen the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) processes.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“These groups have proved to be very dynamic tools, designed to promote mobilization of the international community - including international financial institutions - and dialogue with national authorities within the United Nations framework. Guinea-Bissau is emerging as a remarkable example of cooperation between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council in dealing with post-conflict situations, and my delegation supports the comments made by the delegations of the Philippines and Benin on the need for further efforts in that area of coordination as regards the region as a whole. We also believe that other countries of the region could benefit from this kind of coordinated and multidimensional approach. The situations in West African countries are the subject of individual consideration by the Security Council.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“We fully agree with the Secretary General's assessment that: "it is essential that, as called for by the Security Council, the international community remain fully engaged with Guinea-Bissau, including by providing urgent financial and other support to help the authorities follow through on their commitments". (S/2003/IZ47, para. 65) We welcome the positive steps taken recently by the new civilian authorities, in particular the President's announcement of the date of 28 March 2004 for parliamentary elections. We take this opportunity to commend the work of the Economic and Social Council's Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Guinea-Bissau and the Security Council's Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, which is very effectively chaired by another CPLP member, Angola.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“Fortunately, the most recent accomplishments in the political process are encouraging, as stated by Assistant Secretary-General Kalomoh. The Council has the responsibility not to let the momentum be lost and to urgently approve the establishment of the full-fledged peacekeeping operation that is under its consideration. Last but not least, the case of Guinea-Bissau is very close to our hearts and minds. Apart from Brazil's traditional ties with Africa, Guinea-Bissau is one of the eight members of the Community of Portuguese- Speaking Countries (CPLP).”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“The need for a remaining United Nations presence in Sierra Leone will have to be examined in due time by the Council. In Liberia, the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and resettlement or repatriation (DDRR) action plan has been completed for tens of thousands of combatants, many of them children, and the deployment of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) in October 2003 has improved security in the country. Violations of human rights are being documented, and the implementation of a human rights declaration is expected. We welcome these developments and look forward to further United Nations action in that country. In Cote d'Ivoire, by the time the report was issued, progress was being threatened by the stand-off between the Government and the Forces nouvelles.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“As seen in the report, the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) has been carrying out successful multidimensional work and will continue to do so through the local elections in May and throughout the year. Careful consideration should be given to the drawdown of the mission, the pace of the drawdown depending on how efficiently security forces build up in the country. UNAMSIL is also helping consolidate Government control over the diamond- mining areas and formulating a national resource policy. This is a crucial element of a sustained peace. This year Brazil is chairing the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1132 (1997) concerning Sierra Leone, and we intend to find a way to reflect the emerging realities made possible by the peace process.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“Mr. President, my delegation is particularly grateful to you for convening this important meeting. In West Africa, many States are suffering the consequences of long years of conflict and instability, an issue that has been demanding the Council's continued attention. Today, we have before us a comprehensive and progressive report by the Secretary- General (S/2003/1l47) that provides proposals on ways of implementing the recommendations of the Security Council, following its mission to West Africa last June. We are grateful to Assistant Secretary-General Kalomoh for introducing the report and to Ambassador Jones Parry for his comments.”
2004-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4899 (2004) · source
“Given the persistence of the problem of children exposed to armed conflict and the need for more developments in the field, the Security Council should demonstrate its political will and, within the scope of its functions and powers, take upon itself the responsibility for maximizing the United Nations system's response to the issue of children in armed conflict. That is what is required if we are successfully to prevent childhood from being a primary victim of warfare. That is what is necessary to uphold the rights of children and to guarantee a future in which children can be bearers of hope and confidence as they emerge from conflict situations.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898 (2004) · source
“As to this point, the Secretary-General has made constructive recommendations in his report, such as the imposition of travel restrictions on leaders and their exclusion from Government structures and amnesty provisions; a ban on the export or supply of small arms; a ban on military assistance; and restrictions on the flow of financial resources to the parties concerned. For such measures to be implemented, they must first rely on precise information, and, secondly, they must be finely tuned, so as to avoid problems common to sanctions and the conditioning of assistance, which often delay and even prevent the provision of humanitarian aid to those who most need it - in this case, children trapped in situations of conflict.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898 (2004) · source
“The information provided by such mechanisms would be the basis for all further action. Such mechanisms could also be responsible for ensuring that special provisions for children are included in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, keeping in mind the stigmatization faced by children in armed conflict. The handing-in of weapons should not, however, be required for eligibility, which should be defined by broad criteria, in order to include not only combatants, but also those in ancillary activities. Monitoring and follow-up of demobilized children is also necessary. Brazil is in favour of applying a graduated and targeted approach with regard to parties that fail to adopt measures aimed at ending violations concerning children and armed conflict.”
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“As it is not possible to ascribe that responsibility to one single agency or actor within the United Nations family, given the uneven presence of such bodies in the afflicted areas, such mechanisms should include, to the extent possible, members of the Special Representative's office, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and other relevant United Nations agencies having adequate field presence in designated areas, and child protection advisers, whose participation in peacekeeping operations has proved useful and is therefore deserving of expansion. Once established, such working groups would be able to open lines of dialogue with parties in conflict, extract commitments regarding action plans for the demobilization of child soldiers, and monitor compliance.”
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“One of those elements is the provision of a list of parties to armed conflict that recruit or use children in conflict situations, which would seem to be an indispensable tool for the purpose of devising strategies to deal with the problem. For such a list to become a more efficient instrument, however, it must be made as precise as possible through continuous updating and refinement. This entails the creation of institutional mechanisms capable of leading the process of engagement with the parties responsible for the involvement of children in armed conflict. Needless to say, such mechanisms should also be reporting mechanisms. This also includes the possibility of adding or excluding names.”
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