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first: 2012-09-19
most recent: 2016-04-18
sittings or episodes: 39
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“I to would like to thank Mr. Feltman, Mr. Simonovic' and Mr. Ging for their briefings this morning. Nigeria notes that the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine is holding, although the situation remains tenuous and precarious. The Minsk agreements provide the basis for a long-term resolution of the crisis in Ukraine. They should therefore be respected and not be undermined by acts that run counter to its provisions. The human rights of all peoples must be respected. Humanitarian assistance must reach all those in need without discrimination. Nigeria urges all sides in Ukraine to refrain from acts that may threaten the ceasefire and erode the gains made in de-escalating the conflict.”
2015-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7400 (2015) · source
“We strongly urge both leaders to build on the progress made thus far in the IGAD-led peace process by demonstrating the political will to resolve all outstanding issues. We believe that a negotiated solution is within reach, and we look forward to a positive outcome from their talks, as the deadline of 5 March was agreed upon.”
2015-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7396 (2015) · source
“We expect it to send a strong message about the need for progress towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict in South Sudan. We stress once again that a military solution to the conflict is unattainable. Only a negotiated solution will bring lasting peace, stability and security to South Sudan. African leaders are not standing by while the situation in South Sudan continues to deteriorate. The Prime Minister of Ethiopia and Chair of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has met with the leaders of South Sudan, and in his remark, he made a very forceful observation that the world cannot stand by while the country continues to suffer. Nigeria is encouraged therefore by the decision of His Excellency President Salva Kiir and of Mr. Riek Machar to engage in direct peace talks in Addis Ababa.”
2015-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7396 (2015) · source
“Allow me first of all, Mr. President, to congratulate your delegation on its assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. We sincerely look forward to working with you constructively towards the attainment of the programme of work that was unanimously adopted today. We also wish to thank and commend the delegation of China for the leadership it gave to the Council in the month of February. As we speak today, we are cognizant of the unanimous adoption of resolution 2206 (2015) by the Council. Our quest for peace and stability in South Sudan informed our decision to vote in favour of the resolution. We believe that the resolution addresses all the critical elements and issues that are impeding the return of the country to a state of normalcy.”
2015-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7396 (2015) · source
“Similarly, it is important that a transparent and credible judicial process be put in place to adjudicate the allegations in the Dick Marty report. That would facilitate a broad public understanding and help to build consensus around the adjudication process. Likewise, the disposal of assets and the privatization of corporations should be guided by extant laws and regulations and be conducted in a transparent, impartial and credible manner. The role of United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo remains vital to the promotion of security and stability in Kosovo. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and his team for the efforts they are putting into the fulfilment of their mandate.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“The situation calls for strengthened measures to control the illicit flow of such weapons. The legislative framework developed by the authorities for weapons regulation and control is a step in the right direction. That led to the removal of over 1,500 fire arms from circulation in 2014. Nigeria commends the authorities for that achievement and encourages them to intensify their efforts. In order to achieve lasting reconciliation in the region, it is essential that residual issues awaiting attention by the authorities be promptly addressed. To that end, the Parliament should take urgent steps to enact the legislative and constitutional changes required for the efficient functioning of the specialist court on post-war atrocity crimes.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“Nigeria acknowledges the efforts of the Kosovo authorities to prevent their citizens from becoming foreign terrorist fighters. The approval of the draft law on the prohibition of joining armed conflicts outside State territory is a significant step in that direction. It is our hope that this legislation, which penalizes the recruitment and participation of Kosovars in foreign armed conflict, will be effective in dissuading potential recruits. Preventing extremism, however, is not a task for the authorities alone. That is why we commend Kosovar religious leaders for their efforts at reaching out to Kosovar youths with a message that discourages extremism and radicalization. The proliferation of small arms and light weapons represents an ongoing security challenge for Kosovo, as it does in our region.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Farid Zarif for his briefing on the recent developments in Kosovo. I also acknowledge the presence of His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and His Excellency Mr. Hashim Thaci, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo. Nigeria notes the Constitution of the Assembly of Kosovo and the formation of a new coalition Government in Pristina. The Government's inclusive nature is a sign of progress in the implementation of the normalization Agreement. With the Government and Parliament in place, Kosovo's leaders now have the institutional framework to continue with the political and economic reforms that were stalled by months of political stalemate.”
2015-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7377 (2015) · source
“In some situations, the complexity of the conflict has forced aid agencies to negotiate with multiple warring factions for safe passage for humanitarian personnel and relief materials. That invariably makes it hard to reach refugees and internally displaced persons in need of assistance. In such situations, women and girls are often the ones who suffer the most. Nigeria demands that parties to conflict respect international humanitarian law and stop impeding humanitarian assistance. Finally, the protection of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations is a multidimensional challenge that requires concerted action by multiple stakeholders on several fronts. Nigeria believes that the United Nations, through the Security Council and other relevant entities, is well positioned to take the lead in meeting the challenge.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We commend in particular the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security for its leadership role in promoting the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and for its close engagement with the United Nations on matters pertaining to women and peace and security. While we acknowledge that States bear the primary responsibility for the protection of their citizens, the reality is that most conflicts occur in an atmosphere of lawlessness where the activities of non-State actors, including extremist groups, terrorists and criminal networks, present a major challenge in the protection of civilians. Such groups usually act with total disregard for human rights and international humanitarian law.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“It is our hope that the AU declaration will encourage AU member States, civil society, international partners and other stakeholders to work together to promote the cause of women and girls. Nigeria would like to acknowledge the Vital role of civil society and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in drawing attention to the gender dimensions of armed conflict and in promoting women's participation in peacemaking. The involvement of NGOs, especially those run by women, in policy advocacy, seminars, workshops, training programmes and other activities undertaken on behalf of women, has gone a long way in raising the profile of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“The African Union (AU) also has cooperation framework with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. The framework aims to develop a joint strategy to eradicate conflict-related sexual violence through various measures, including the enhancement of the capacity of peacekeepers deployed in Africa to prevent and respond to sexual violence. We would like to see this cooperation between the United Nations and the AU further strengthened. Nigeria is pleased with the AU declaration of2015 as the Year of Women's Empowerment and Development. While much has been achieved in Africa in terms of promoting gender-equality and women's empowerment, considerable challenges remain.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We cannot fail to notice the nexus between the ready availability and proliferation of small arms and light weapons and conflict, which must be effectively addressed by the Security Council. The ratification and faithful implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty must be a step in that direction. Regional organizations have an important role to play in preventing and responding to conflict-related violence. In this regard, we acknowledge the efforts of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission in appointing a Special Envoy for Women, Peace and Security, whose mandate includes the protection of women and children in conflict situations and facilitating the participation of women in peace processes.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Therefore, while protecting civilians in conflict situations poses a great challenge, protecting women and girls is an even greater challenge. For this reason, it is vital that the protection of women and girls in conflict situations receive special attention, and we thank you, Mr. President, for taking the initiative to organize today's debate. The Security Council, through its women and peace and security agenda, has shown a firm commitment to the protection of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations. Resolutions 1325 (2000), 1960 (2010) and 2122 (2013) are a clear demonstration of this commitment. With these frameworks in place, the Security Council now has the tools to promote greater protection for women in conflict and post-conflict situations.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“First of all, let me thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate and for the excellent concept note (S/2015/32, annex) that you, Sir, circulated. We have listened carefully to our briefers: Ms. Kang Kyung-wha, Ms. Helen Durham and Ms. Ilwad Elman. I thank them for sharing their insights on the important topic that is the subject of this debate. Situations of conflict affect civilians in a disproportionate manner. For reasons linked to their gender and other social factors, they affect women and girls even more. In these situations, women and girls face sexual violence, sexual enslavement, trafficking and other forms of exploitation. The relatively high occurrence of female-headed households, where women are forced to take on non-traditional roles, is another dimension of the problem faced by women in conflict situations.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We also note that in October, the roving ambassador of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea met with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Nigeria encourages the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to maintain and, indeed, strengthen its engagement with the Human Rights Council and the treaty bodies, with a view to promoting and protecting the rights of its citizens.”
2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7353 (2014) · source
“My delegation would like to thank Assistant Secretaries-General Zerihoun and Simonovie for their briefings. Nigeria regards human rights as essential to ensuring that all human beings live in dignity. We also believe that all States have an obligation to promote and protect the rights of their citizens. With human rights being one of three main pillars of the United Nations, the Organization has put appropriate mechanisms in place to protect and promote them around the globe. Those mechanisms include special procedures, the universal periodic review (UPR) and treaty bodies. Nigeria notes that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea participated in the first and second cycles of the UPR.”
2014-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7353 (2014) · source
“Constructive interaction among members of the United Nations Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council on substantive issues in peacekeeping remains relevant to creating a cost-effective and mutually beneficial United Nations-AU peacekeeping partnership. A strategic framework embodying a common vision for such cooperation - a lot of which you, Mr. President, outlined in your statement - and your road map for its implementation can suitably guide that interaction.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“Evidence of the ongoing cooperation between the United Nations and the AU can be seen in several peacekeeping operations across Africa, notably the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, the African Union Mission in Somalia, the United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia and the operations in South Sudan, Mali, Guinea-Bissau and, most recently, in the Central African Republic. Finally, as the United Nations-AU peacekeeping partnership continues to evolve, we see a need for the current collaboration between the two institutions to be intensified in order to consolidate the gains already achieved.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“In terms of collaboration and coordination, Nigeria supports the current level of deepened interrelation between the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council through the holding of annual joint consultations between Addis Ababa and New York. We also see merit in the close collaboration between the AU Commission and the United Nations Secretariat, as well as the institutional mechanisms put in place, such as the Joint Task Force and the desk-to-desk collaboration. Those mechanisms help to bring together the senior leadership and focal points in both organizations to discuss issues of mutual interest. More attention should also be paid to information management in order to improve synergy in the implementation of mandates.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“In its efforts to meet its financial challenges in the context of peacekeeping missions, the AU has sought authorization for the use of United Nations-assessed contributions for AU peace operations. That is in line with the Prodi report (see S/2008/813), which also recommends the establishment of a multi-donor trust fund for the purpose of supporting African Union peacekeeping capacity. Effecting those recommendations, including enhancing the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of the financial resources of the African Union when it undertakes peacekeeping activities under Security Council mandates, will, we believe, avail the AU of predictable funding to meet its peacekeeping efforts.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“A major challenge in those efforts has been financial resources. That is highlighted in resolution 1809 (2008), which calls for enhanced predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing for regional organizations when they undertake peacekeeping under United Nations mandates. The Prodi and Obasanjo Panels both examined alternative financial sources for the AU's peace operations in keeping with resolution 1809 (2008), which accents the responsibility of regional organizations to secure financial resources, including through soliciting contributions from donors to fund their operations. So far, neither of the recommendations of the two Panels has produced major results.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“In that regard, it would be appropriate for the High- level Panel to Review Peacekeeping Operations to consult closely with the African Union and to provide recommendations to further strengthen United Nations- AU cooperation in addressing operational challenges in AU peacekeeping efforts. It is essential that coordinated efforts be undertaken with the African Union Commission to develop its military, police, civilian, technical, logistic and administrative capabilities. A cursory overview of United Nations peacekeeping operations since 1948 indicates that 32 of the 69 peacekeeping operations undertaken by the United Nations have been in Africa. This situation has led the AU to undertake major steps to enhance its peacekeeping efforts on the continent, including the establishment of an African Stand-by Force.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“The ongoing conflicts in the African region make the case for a strategic partnership between the United Nations and the AU, in line with the principles of Chapter VIII of the Charter. Indeed the challenge of achieving more balanced institutional collaboration and a more effective United Nations-AU strategic peackeeping partnership occurs not only at the organizational level between both institutions but also, more essentially, at the political level. Interms of operational challenges in the management of mission transitions and rapid deployment, we believe that more could be done to enhance United Nations- AU capacity-building programmes, joint assessment missions and planning exercises to aid the effective performance of the AU peacekeeping capabilities.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“They are, first, improving institutional collaboration between the United Nations Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union; secondly, planning for and managing mission transitions; thirdly, enhancing the prospects for rapid deployment and fourthly, financing AU peace operations. Concerning the challenge of improving institutional collaboration between the United Nations and the AU, we believe that moving from context-specific to more practicable mechanisms for peacekeeping will enhance their cooperation. The inherent difficulty in this is the perennial problem of how to operationalize the spirit of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, designed in a different era of global regional security collaboration.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“In November 2013, the Secretary-General and the President of the World Bank Group made a tour of the Sahel region and visited some countries, including Chad, where they met with President Idriss Deby Itno. The nexus between peace and security and development was extensively discussed. Central to that was an appreciation of the critical significance of the partnership between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. Today's debate is therefore a continuation ofthat discussion held in N'Djamena, and we believe it is crucial for us to deliberate on it today. The concept note highlights four important challenges to the efforts of both the African Union and the United Nations to deliver effectively on their cooperative peacekeeping tasks.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“On behalf of my delegation, I would like to warmly welcome you to New York, Mr. President. It is a pleasure to see you again only a few days after our meeting in Nigeria. I would also like to welcome His Excellency the former President Pierre Buyoya and thank him for his comments on behalf ofthe Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission. The Secretary-General is of course always welcome in our midst, and it was a pleasure to hear his perspective on the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. I would like to thank the delegation of Chad for organizing this important debate and for the excellent concept note (S/2014/879, annex) it has provided to guide our deliberations. We have listened carefully to our briefers and drawn some lessons from their comments.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“In that context, my delegation wishes to encourage all States that possess those weapons - and we reiterate, particularly nuclear weapons - should commit themselves to disarming and to the total elimination of such weapons. The Council should not have two standards - one for those possessing nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, and another for others. It is very important for us to have a uniform approach to the elimination of weapons and to stopping their proliferation. As this is the last briefing of Ambassador Oh to the Council in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), the Nigerian delegation would like to commend him for his adroit leadership and for his contribution to moving the non-proliferation agenda forward.”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“We look forward to seeing the Committee's plan for the conduct of the review when its fourteenth programme of work is submitted to the Council in January 2015. Our deep appreciation goes to all contributors to the United Nations Trust Fund that supports the work of the Committee. We note the importance of those contributions to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We should also be reminded of the vital link between resolution 1540 (2004) and the total elimination of all weapons of mass destruction. The continued existence of these weapons, particularly nuclear weapons, should lead to discussion on their non-proliferation.”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“I wish to thank Ambassador Oh Joon, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), for his briefing today. Nigeria knows that not all countries have the capacity to meet their obligations under resolution 1540 (2004). International cooperation will therefore be vital to filling the capacity gaps. It is for that reason that we welcome the importance the Committee attaches to matching requests for assistance with offers. We believe that greater effectiveness in making this match will significantly enhance the capacity of Member States to comply with their obligations under resolution 1540 (2004). We share the view that the Committee must begin work on the comprehensive review of implementation in line with resolution 1977 (2011).”
2014-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7319 (2014) · source
“The Secretary-General's five-point approach is therefore the right way to go. Support for the mission of the United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response is also crucial. The protocols approved by the World Health Organization do not advocate border closures, travel restrictions or the stigmatization of any individual on the basis of his or her nationality. We therefore urge Member States to refrain from taking any action that could exacerbate what is already a difficult situation. As Mr. Banbury had warned, there is a long battle ahead of us, and plenty of hard work confronting us. Finally, I wish to say that Nigeria remains firmly committed to the fight against Ebola and that we shall not relent until this insidious disease is completely eradicated in our region.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“The Ebola outbreak has undermined the foundations of economic prosperity, security and social stability in the countries affected in our subregion. Countries emerging from conflict and those in the phase of post- conflict reconstruction are particularly vulnerable to the effects of the disease, which has the potential to reverse the modest progress recorded thus far. Mechanisms need to be put in place to foster any further outbreak of the epidemic and mitigate its impacts. Isolation or the imposition of restrictive measures on the affected countries or the region as a whole is not the right way to go about meeting the challenge. What the affected countries need is sustained and targeted assistance to contain and eradicate Ebola rather than being unfairly isolated or stigmatized.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“Nigeria will also send 500 health volunteers to the affected ECOWAS countries. Nigeria was declared Ebola-free by WHO on 20 October 2014 following 42 days of no reported new cases. Health officials were able to eradicate Ebola from Nigeria by adhering to the guiding principles of disease control, which involve identifying and tracking down those who might have been in contact with Ebola patients. That effort took them to 26,000 households in one instance alone. Community engagement and a sense of duty on the part of the citizens were instrumental to the success of the process. This demonstrates that the fight against Ebola can indeed be won. We will nevertheless remain vigilant and strengthen screening at our ports of entry in order to consolidate the success we have achieved in eradicating Ebola.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“We also acknowledge the efforts of Member States and international organizations, including the African Union and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, that have made financial donations and sent medical teams and military personnel to support the fight against Ebola. We note in particular the pledge made by European Union members of more than â‚¬l billion, in addition to expertise and other support on the ground in the affected countries. We pay tribute to the Red Cross, Medecins Sans Frontieres and other non-governmental organizations working on the front lines, often at great risk to their personnel. On our part, in addition to the $3.5 million contributed by the Federal Government of Nigeria to the ECOWAS Regional Solidarity Fund, a further $1 million has been pledged.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“We take positive note of reports indicating that the epidemic may be levelling off. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the case incidence by week, currently placed at 1,000, is unlikely to exceed present levels. We find this encouraging. More, however, needs to be done to achieve our ultimate goal of the complete eradication of the Ebola virus. The support of the international community remains crucial in the fight against the disease. In this regard, we would like to acknowledge the importance of such subregional initiatives. The States members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have made significant financial contributions to enhance the response capacity of the most affected States in the subregion and bolster the multisectoral regional architecture to defeat the disease.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“We welcome Ambassador Power back from her trip to our region. We have received sobering reports from high officials of the United Nations today who have been charged with the responsibility for leading the global response in the fight against the Ebola outbreak. Vigilance, perseverance and flexibility was the message that was conveyed by Mr. Nabarro; we have to pay heed to that message. The lack of capabilities, the requisite infrastructures and trained personnel and inadequate logistical means continue to militate against the successful campaign to defeat this complex and deadly virus, as it was characterized by Mr. Banbury. Stock-taking of this nature, as we are engaging in right now, is essential to effectively assess the progress of our collective response to what has been described as the worst single Ebola outbreak in history.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“Allow us first of all to convey our high regard and appreciation to Her Excellency Ms. Julie Bishop, your Foreign Minister, for her direct and useful engagement through the Council over the past three days; it is unprecedented for a Foreign Minister to show such interest and presence. We wish her a safe journey back home. I thank you again, Mr. President, for having convened this very important debate, not only because it pertains to our region but also because, according to the Security Council's own attestation, we are dealing with a disease that poses a threat to international peace and security. For that reason, we wish to thank Mr. David Nabarro, Mr. Anthony Banbury and Mr. Thomas Mauget for their very useful briefings. We also thank the ambassadors of Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Mali for their presence.”
2014-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7318 (2014) · source
“We also call upon the Peacebuilding Support Office and the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) to invite all heads of police components to participate in the review of the PBC's work to be held in June 2015.”
2014-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7317 (2014) · source
“We consider it appropriate for policewomen to be given a central role in the protection of women and children. That, we believe, will help to promote the women and peace and security agenda of the United Nations. As policing mandates continue to evolve in response to the changing pattern of conflicts, it is crucial that the Council be kept abreast of developments related to United Nations policing in order to adopt the relevant mandates. That will be aided by regular briefings by heads of police components, as reflected in resolution 2185 (2014), which we have just adopted. We look forward to the Secretary-General's strategic review on United Nations peacekeeping, which we expect will be carried out in consultation with Member States through the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations.”
2014-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7317 (2014) · source
“Secondly, police-contributing countries must be encouraged to provide personnel with the relevant competence to carry out mandated tasks. Thirdly, the police must have the requisite predeployment training to enhance understanding of the environment in their areas of primary assignment. That will facilitate their integration and allow them to function effectively. Fourthly, adequate resources, including equipment and funds, must be made available for the police to implement their mandates without any hindrance. Fifthly, the host State must guarantee the safety of United Nations police whenever deployed and cooperate fully with them in the discharge of their mandate. Sixthly, in order to enhance the role of women in United Nations policing, emphasis should be placed on assigning roles based on comparative advantages.”
2014-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7317 (2014) · source
“It is crucial to note that each peacekeeping operation and special political mission has unique challenges, requiring unique responses. For effective policing in United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions, the following measures might be taken into account. First, policing mandates must be clearly formulated. We support the position of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations that this can be effectively achieved through sustained triangular cooperation between the Council, the Secretariat and police-contributing countries. In that regard, that trio, in consultation with host States, must come up with workable standards, including relevant training and effective coordination to facilitate the implementation of policing mandates.”
2014-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7317 (2014) · source
“We share the opinion expressed by the delegation of the United Kingdom that this is very timely and indeed long overdue, and that there should be a continuation of today's process in terms of inviting heads of police components to brief the Council on an annual basis and to participate in deliberations as and when necessary. Given that reality, Nigeria believes that the time is appropriate, as I said, to address policing in peacekeeping operations and special political missions. Being an integral part of United Nations peacekeeping operations, the police component must function interdependently with all other components, including the military and civilian components, during mandate implementation. Our briefers have charge of critical aspects ofpolicing in peacekeeping and special political missions.”
2014-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7317 (2014) · source
“As indicated in the concept note for this briefing (S/2014/788, annex), peacekeeping operations have become multidimensional and now include the protection of civilians, security sector reform and support for electoral processes, post-conflict stabilization, peacebuilding and the rule of law. The role of the components of peacekeeping missions has been transformed subsequently. Given that new reality, Nigeria believes that the time is appropriate to address policing in United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions.”
2014-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7317 (2014) · source
“In that regard, the prerogative of the General Assembly should also be respected. To take a trip down memory lane, we would like to note that policing in the context of peacekeeping missions and special political missions is a matter of great interest to Nigeria. Our involvement in policing in the United Nations peacekeeping dates back to 1960, when a Nigerian contingent of 400 police officers was deployed to the Congo alongside the United Nations Operation in the Congo. Since then, Nigeria has participated in over 20 United Nations missions across the world, involving the deployment of over 12,000 Nigerian police officers.”
2014-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7317 (2014) · source
“In our view, this resolution should complement the similar resolution 2151 (2014), adopted in April during Nigeria's presidency. Through today's resolution, the Council demonstrates its commitment to backing, among other things, policing mandates with appropriate resources. That is significant because police components are taking on increasingly complex and multidimensional tasks in the context of peacekeeping missions. To be effective, they need to be adequately supported. The resolution also shows that the Council recognizes the need for close consultation between the Secretary-General and the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, as well as Member States, in order to promote system- wide coherency in the policing-related work of the United Nations.”
2014-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7317 (2014) · source
“There is nothing more sobering or more reassuring to the population that the presence of a police officer - the symbol of the State, a representative of law and order and the executor of justice. With that reflection in mind, we commend the delegation of Australia for organizing this first-ever briefing by heads ofpolice components ofpeacekeeping missions, which provides the Council with an opportunity to hear directly from, and to interact with, those responsible for implementing Council mandates as they concern policing in peacekeeping. We also welcome the adoption today of resolution 2185 (2014), the first-even Council resolution on policing, which Nigeria was pleased tojoin as a sponsor. We commend your delegation, Madam President, for its leadership role in the drafting of the resolution.”
2014-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7317 (2014) · source
“We, too, thank Under-Secretary- General Ladsous and the Police Commissioners and heads of police components from the United Nations Mission in Liberia, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic for their comprehensive and highly informative briefings. Your own statement this morning, Madam President, has inspired us greatly. We note that, more than any other institution, the police is the most important link between the population and the State. Rightly, the French have a saying: the fear ofthe gendarme is the beginning ofwisdom. We believe that should permeate even in the areas of peacekeeping, peacebuilding and conflict resolution.”
2014-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7317 (2014) · source
“The underlying or root causes ofterrorism and the allure of extremism must be studied, understood and addressed. Alienation and frustration are two powerful forces that pull young and impressionable people into the embrace of the ideology and make terrorism and extremism appealing. All outstanding conflicts, especially in the Middle East, must be brought to an end expeditiously, without further prolongation. The problem of inequality between and among nations that perpetuates global instability must also be addressed through the adoption of a universal right to development framework that has at its core the ending of poverty, illiteracy and unemployment.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“That approach focuses on several aspects of deradicalization, which includes the implementation of a prison-based deradicalization programme for convicted terrorists and other terrorist suspects awaiting trial. Our objective is to reform, rehabilitate and prepare violent extremist offenders for re-entry into society. Significant challenges still continue to confront us in our fight against terrorism. We are, however, determined to sustain and indeed intensify our efforts in that fight. We appreciate the importance of international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. In that regard, we will continue to count on the support and cooperation of friendly countries and nations and relevant multilateral institutions as we deal with the scourge of terrorism. This is going to be a long, drawn-out and difficult fight.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“We thank Australia for its support and cooperation in the elaboration of our National Counter-Terrorism Strategy, which is organized around five pillars, each with key objectives and indicators. We have also developed a benchmarking framework for evaluating the implementation of that strategy, which includes the respect for human rights and the rule of law, the successful prosecution of violent extremist offenders, capacity-building of all relevant institutions, including the criminal justice system, and public participation and the creation of awareness with regard to preventing terrorism. In order to achieve the objectives of the National Counter-Terrorism Strategy and build community resilience, we designed a soft approach to countering violent extremism.”
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