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1. “In our bilateral relations, we will continue to attach high priority to assisting Afghanistan through the implementation of existing programmes and the elaboration of new capacity- building and training programmes. My country will continue to be a part of the international efforts in Afghanistan. In the post-2014 period, we will remain actively engaged within the Istanbul Heart of Asia process, and stand ready to contribute in the framework of other regional initiatives.”

   2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source

2. “The adoption of the implementation plans of all confidence-building measures at the Almaty ministerial conference on 26 April marked the conclusion of the first phase and a shift towards more practical steps within each confidence-building measures. It is essential that these plans be implemented in a timely, effective and result- oriented manner, including through the development of concrete projects, by securing necessary funding and through the continued engagement of supporting countries and organizations. Azerbaijan strongly supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity and the unity of Afghanistan. We stand by the Government of Afghanistan and the proud Afghan people in their legitimate aspiration to become a self-sustaining country.”

   2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source

3. “We hope that the incipient contacts between the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the Taliban will help reverse the current situation. The country's stability requires full-fledged cooperation between Afghanistan, its neighbours and other counterparts on a wide spectrum of issues, including peace and reconciliation, regional security challenges, development and humanitarian assistance. We welcome Afghanistan's increased interaction with its various partners within the bilateral and multilateral frameworks. As we have noted previously, the Istanbul Heart of Asia process is a unique regional platform for dialogue andpartnership aimed at promoting security, confidence and cooperation.”

   2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source

4. “We note with concern that, compared with last year, security-related incidents, such as unabated armed clashes, insurgent attacks and the use of improvised explosive devices, have increased, including in areas under the control of the Afghan security forces. In this period, two reprehensible attacks by anti-Government elements also took place against United Nations-affiliated organizations and other humanitarian actors. It is incumbent on all parties in Afghanistan to take maximum measures to avoid civilian casualties. Insurgents must renounce their tactic of targeting civilians, which contravenes religious and humanitarian tenets and seriously undermines the ongoing reconciliation efforts.”

   2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source

5. “We positively assess the Government's increasing assertion of ownership over peace and reconciliation in the country, as well as the ongoing efforts by the High Peace Council and its work with political parties and civil society. UNAMA's support for the Council's activities, the implementation of the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Programme and the regional dialogue is critical in advancing a broad and inclusive Afghan-led and Afghan-owned reconciliation process as a basis for overall stabilization and durable peace in the country. In general, the implementation of the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework requires the Government and the international community to undertake a vigorous and sustained engagement in order to deliver on their respective commitments.”

   2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source

6. “I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis for his briefing on the latest situation in Afghanistan, as well as Ambassador Zahir Tanin for his comprehensive statement. We highly appreciate the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in promoting peace and stability in the country and assisting the Afghan Government in the realization of its priorities, especially in light of the challenges of the transition process. We underline the necessity adequate funding ofthe Mission in order to enable it to effectively carry out the tasks mandated by resolution 2096 (2013). Since the Council last considered the issue in March (see S/PV.6935), Afghanistan has continued to progress towards the achievement of the objectives of the transition period, which is to be completed by the end of 2014.”

   2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source

7. “Therefore, the United Nations and its Member States must exert vigilance and take all necessary measures, including through targeted sanctions, in order to preclude the involvement of State-owned and private entities in the illegal exploitation of natural resources located in territories under foreign military occupation.”

   2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source

8. “In the case of foreign military occupation by one State of the internationally recognized territory of another, the former tends to actively exploit natural resources of the country that is the victim of aggression, resulting in colossal damages to property, the environment and the economy. That practice and other illegal activities in occupied territories are carried out with the sole aim of consolidating military gains, preventing expelled populations from returning to their homes and obstructing ongoing efforts aimed at achieving peace. Such violations become more flagrant when foreign companies seek to participate in illegal activities in contravention of their countries' international legal obligations.”

   2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source

9. “Being the first EITI- compliant country, Azerbaijan believes that setting high standards of transparency and accountability in the extractive industries is an imperative for preserving macroeconomic stability and achieving long-term economic growth and sustainable development in a country. Natural resources-related problems must for the most part be addressed in the context of internal conflicts. Through the Sanctions Committees and panels of experts, the Security Council has been consistently seized of the matter in some countries on its agenda. But it is essential that the impact of natural resources on inter-State conflicts, particularly the illegal exploitation of such resources by States in violation of international law, also receive the due consideration of the Council within its thematic work.”

   2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source

10. “The potential of natural resources can be fully utilized for post- conflict rehabilitation efforts, such as the creation of conditions for economic recovery, confidence-building and promoting dialogue. Transparency and accountability are critical to the effective and responsible management of natural resources. Extractive industries generate vast revenues which, if improperly managed, can lead to corruption and cause severe economic losses. In that regard, we emphasize the important role of various multi-stakeholder voluntary mechanisms that involve Governments, the private sector and civil society, including in particular the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).”

    2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source

11. “Today, natural resources are often exploited by armed groups to fund war and undermine efforts to build peace. Meanwhile, the natural resources trade mechanisms, such as the Kimberley Process, are unable to meet their primary goals. Addressing the underlying causes of natural resources-driven conflicts requires a multifaceted and comprehensive approach that entails the spheres of governance, legislation, economic development and capacity-building. Immediate and long-term steps should be taken to avert the occurrence of conflicts and reduce the impact that exploitation of natural resources can have during a conflict. Those steps can include ensuring inclusiveness, transparency and accountability, establishing mechanisms of equitable benefit sharing, building proper institutional capacity and introducing robust legal frameworks.”

    2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source

12. “Often coupled with increasing competition over scarce renewable resources, the phenomenon is exacerbated by problems like environmental degradation, population growth and climate change. Natural resources play different roles at different stages of conflict. In one instance, rivalry to control or gain access to natural resources increases domestic tensions and weakens social cohesion. A number of factors, including the systematic marginalization and exclusion of local communities from the management of resources, inadequate institutional capacity and legal frameworks, lack of transparency and equitable sharing of benefits and the inability to channel revenues into development programmes are powerful conflict drivers which can easily turn a country's resource blessing into its curse.”

    2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source

13. “At the outset, let me join others in condemning the recent terrorist attack in Mogadishu and express our condolences to the families of victims of that heinous act. I would like to start by expressing our gratitude to the presidency of the Security Council for having convened today's open debate on the very important issue of conflict prevention and natural resources. I would like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Eliasson, and all other speakers for their insightful briefings. It has been widely acknowledged that the illegal exploitation and ineffective management of natural resources, particularly non-renewable ones, can raise serious challenges to international peace and security by triggering, escalating or protracting conflict around the global.”

    2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source

14. “Important steps have been taken in a number of situations of armed conflict to achieve accountability for grave violations against children, including the development of international jurisprudence. However, serious challenges remain. In conclusion, I would like once again to reiterate that more resolute and consistent efforts are required to end impunity and to find a long-term and sustained solution to eliminate and prevent illegal practices affecting the rights of children.”

    2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source

15. “It is equally important that access by the United Nations for the purpose of monitoring and reporting on violations and abuses committed against children is carried out with strict respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State concerned. The vulnerability of children in wartime brings an element of urgency, dedication and strong commitment to worldwide protection efforts, which must be free of selectivity. Azerbaijan highlights the role of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflicts in that regard. The fulfilment of the Special Representative's mandate with respect to all situations of armed conflict, including those of a protracted nature, is crucial in that regard.”

    2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source

16. “Azerbaijan remains deeply concerned by the negative impact of armed conflict on children and strongly condemns all violations of international humanitarian and human rights law committed against children. We have always been consistent in demanding the strict observance by the parties to armed conflict of their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law in all circumstances. Governments bear the primary responsibility to ensure protection of and provision of relief to all children affected by armed conflict, and the United Nations must continue to support and supplement such national efforts. The monitoring and reporting mechanism of the United Nations envisages the involvement of and close cooperation with the countries concerned.”

    2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source

17. “At the same time, we remain deeply concerned by the high number of violations and abuses against children in the various situations of armed conflict throughout the world, where children are being used for military purposes and continue be the indiscriminate target of military targets. Furthermore, the military use of schools, including as shields, as barracks or for weapons storage, in the course ofarmed conflict deprives children of their right to education and potentially puts them at risk of attack. Other challenging issues that call for urgent attention include children being taken hostage, being reported missing in connection with armed conflict, or being used as suicide bombers in acts of terrorism.”

    2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source

18. “Our interest also stems from our practical experience in addressing the devastating consequences of serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law committed during the war unleashed against my country. Azerbaijan continues to suffer from one of the highest number of refugees and displaced persons in the world, many of whom are children. Azerbaijan welcomes the progress made in preventing and responding to violations and abuses committed against children, especially with regard to the thousands of children who have been demobilized, rehabilitated and reintegrated. We also note the increasing number of action plans that have been adopted or are under negotiation. At the same time, we acknowledge that the provision of sufficient and sustained resources is crucial to the timely implementation of such agreed plans.”

    2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source

19. “The engagement of the Security Council has increased the general awareness of the issue of the protection of children in armed conflict, significantly advanced the scope of actions and created opportunities to improve common approaches in that regard. We welcome the increasing attention of the Security Council to this topic and commend the efforts of its Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict under the able leadership of Ambassador Sylvie Lucas of Luxembourg. Azerbaijan's strong position with regard to the protection of civilians, including children, in situations of armed conflict is based on my country's keen interest in contributing to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and to the achievement of sustainable peace and development.”

    2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source

20. “At the outset, I would like to thank the United Kingdom for convening today's debate on children and armed conflict and to welcome Mr. Jean Asselborn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg, to today's meeting. I also wish to thank all briefers for their extensive statements. In recent years, the issue of children and armed conflict has been placed firmly on the international agenda, and a solid framework of international legal norms and standards has been developed. Important steps have been taken through the application and enforcement of those norms and standards in order to achieve accountability for grave violations committed against children.”

    2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source

21. “The attack on UNAMID of 19 April, which left a Nigerian peacekeeper dead and two others wounded, should be thoroughly investigated and the perpetrators brought to justice. Criminality and banditry in Darfur are among the most significant threats to civilians and humanitarian workers. In conclusion, we stress the need for the international community's further support for the implementation of the Doha Document and the importance that the rebel groups renounce violence as vital prerequisites for ensuring durable peace in Darfur.”

    2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source

22. “Reports of such violations - including killings, rape, looting, hostage-taking and the destruction of property - should be properly investigated in order to bring those responsible to justice and prevent their recurrence in the future. We note that the Sudanese Government continues its efforts to defuse intercommunal tensions and promote reconciliation in Darfur. Unfortunately, the international presence in Darfur, including United Nations staff members, aid workers and peacekeepers, have continued to face constant attacks during the past six months. It is particularly distressing that the personnel of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) have been targeted in the violence.”

    2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source

23. “It is obvious that there is no military solution to the conflict in Darfur and that the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur constitutes the primary basis for sustainable conflict resolution. In this context, those movements that have not yet signed the Doha Document must cease hostilities andjoin the peace process without precondition. We are concerned over the deterioration of the security situation, which continues to adversely affect the civilian population and restrict humanitarian access to areas of confrontation. Intensified attacks by non-signatory armed groups and heavy intercommunal clashes have led to a significant increase in civilian casualties and displacement in Darfur.”

    2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source

24. “At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for the briefing and for presenting her seventeenth report to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). Azerbaijan is not a signatory to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Nevertheless, we acknowledge the rights and obligations of the States parties to the Statute. We take note of the efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor aimed at investigating the violations of international human rights and humanitarian law in Darfur. In this regard, we reiterate our position that the activities of the Prosecutor should strictly comply with the appropriate framework established by resolution 1593 (2005).”

    2013-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6974 (2013) · source

25. “In conclusion, we would like once again to express our firm conviction that peace and security in the Middle East is achievable with greater political will, rigorous work and the concerted efforts of the nation, the region and the international community.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

26. “It is also important to take full advantage of ethnic, religious and cultural diversity by promoting inter-communal dialogue and reconciliation, while categorically rejecting and invalidating any manifestation of ethnic or religious intolerance. The humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza demands continued international attention, particularly in order to ensure the unimpeded provision of humanitarian aid throughout the region for alleviating the suffering of people in need. In that regard, we would like to announce a recent financial contribution made by the Government of Azerbaijan to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East for the purposes of emergency assistance in Gaza.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

27. “It is essential to underline once again that in assuming its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Council must take all the necessary measures to ensure that international law, human rights and fundamental freedoms are observed and respected at all times and without preconditions. Regional and international efforts directed towards finding a solution to this conflict, particularly those of the League of Arab States, should be commended and supported. In that regard, we welcome the convening on 9 December of the ministerial meeting of the Arab Peace Initiative Committee in Doha, which also called for resuming negotiations between the parties.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

28. “The construction of thousands of settlement units throughout the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, is inhibiting a negotiated and peaceful solution to the conflict, as well as constituting an infringement on the rights and freedoms of the Palestinians. The recently announced settlement plan envisaging building thousands of homes in the E-l area will, if implemented, deal a serious blow to hopes to revive the peace process and, ultimately, to achieve lasting peace in the region. Illegal activities in the occupied territories should not be recognized under any circumstances. It is important that the international community express its strong and unified opposition to the settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territory and reiterate that such activity must stop immediately and unconditionally.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

29. “It is also obvious that among the necessary prerequisites for success is the need to ensure that the process and efforts are guided by the normative standards set by the Charter of the United Nations and by the objective of achieving a comprehensive settlement based on international law. We have repeatedly stated that a lack of agreement on political issues in a situation of armed conflict and military occupation cannot be used as a pretext for disrespecting international law and human rights. Having said that, we want to express our deep concern over the continuing settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, in violation of international humanitarian and human rights law and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

30. “But that in no way absolves the international community, including the Council, of its own responsibility to protect international peace and security and to facilitate the achievement of solutions to conflict situations based on the generally accepted norms and principles of international law. The state of the Middle East peace process remains worrisome, with no improvement. After the 21 November 2012 ceasefire there was some hope that the parties would make an attempt to move forward to solidify the existing truce and revive the peace process. We lament that that has not happened. It is clear that the longer the phase of no negotiations lasts, the further the parties will drift apart in achieving a solution. Needless to say, the achievement of peace is impossible in the absence of consistent commitment by the parties.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

31. “Beyond conflict-resolution efforts, helping States to overcome the hardships of transformation processes is another crucial task associated with the region nowadays. There is no shortcut to success; the road is long and bumpy. However, one should never underestimate the power of faith, allegiance and commitment, which are the staunchest allies to help overcome the trials of history and accomplish hard missions ahead. Nevertheless, however vibrant the discussions, whatever mediation efforts are needed or whatever tailored assistance might be provided by the international community, the key to solving the region's predicament lies in the political will of the leadership of the States of the region and in the cohesion within society.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

32. “At the outset, I would like to extend to your delegation, Mr. President, our gratitude for having organized this meeting. We welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mr. Riad Malki, at today's meeting. We would like express our thanks for the statements made by Mr. Malki, Special Coordinator Serry and the Permanent Representative of Israel. The situation in the Middle East continues to occupy our minds and to challenge our efforts to achieve a just and lasting solution to the persistent security issues in the region. Deeply rooted and often recurring conflicts in the Middle East, together with the new challenges brought about by the wave of transition and changes, require greater involvement and assistance on the part of the international community.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

33. “Without commenting on the specifics of those decisions, it is nonetheless essential to recall the importance above all of the human rights doctrine, which is based on the need to respect human dignity and consequently to punish all those who seriously attack that dignity. Indeed, the establishment of the true and gross violations of human rights and of international humanitarian law, the provision of adequate and effective reparations to the victims, and institutional action to prevent the repetition of criminal offences are all necessary adjuncts to the true resolution of conflicts and imperative in regard to the effective and politically uncompromising system of international criminal justice. We are confident that the rule of law will continue to be the guiding principle of the Tribunals.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

34. “The cooperation of States remains a critical pillar of the work of the Tribunals and constitutes an essential component of appropriate regional ownership. It is therefore important that States remain committed to meeting their relevant obligations towards the Tribunals and that they continue to cooperate with them and to contribute to safeguarding and further developing their legacy. The activity and jurisprudence of the Tribunals have helped to develop international law, in particular the law on war crimes and crimes against humanity, and have contributed to advancing the rule of law and the restoration of peace. Having said that, we wish to note several concerns in regard to recent decisions of the ICTY Appeals Chamber.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

35. “The ICTY has also advanced on its path to transition and has to date transferred one Tribunal function to the Mechanism and concluded proceedings against 128 out of 161 indicted individuals. As the report notes, the ICTY anticipates concluding all trials in 2013, with the exception of three individuals whose arrest occurred later. We also note the referral of cases and the transfer of accused persons by the Tribunals to national authorities in the context of the Tribunals' efforts to ensure a smooth transition to the Residual Mechanism. Such measures not only reduce the overall workload of the Tribunals, but also strengthen the capacities of national judicial systems and reinforce the rule of law at the national level.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

36. “We commend the efforts undertaken by the Tribunals to complete the outstanding proceedings within the established timeframes, while fully respecting and safeguarding due process. We welcome the launch of the Arusha branch of the Residual Mechanism of the International Criminal Tribunals as an important step towards completing the work of the Tribunals and ending impunity. We note the progress made in the transition of the Tribunals' functions to the Residual Mechanism. The ICTR appears to be on track, with the projected completion of its work on the trial level by the end of this year, and it has already completed the trials of almost all the remaining accused, with one remaining judgement to be delivered late this month.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

37. “At the outset, I wish to thank the President for convening today's meeting. We are also grateful to the Presidents and the Prosecutors of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their useful briefings and comprehensive assessments pursuant to resolution 1534 (2004). I would also like to take this opportunity to commend the work of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals under the leadership of Ambassador Rosenthal of Guatemala. Today's briefings have noted the developments that have taken place during the last six months, and we acknowledge the progress made in the implementation by both Tribunals of their respective mandates.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

38. “Therefore the initiatives undertaken by the Governments of the affected countries, as well as the efforts of the African Union and other relevant regional and subregional organizations, should be forcefully supported.”

    2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source

39. “In the context of that approach, State authority, as well as disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration activities, should be further strengthened in the LRA-affected areas. Moreover, various programmes to reduce poverty and create job opportunities should be implemented by the respective Governments, with donor assistance. The reintegration into society of the displaced persons, LRA abductees and former combatants is also very important. Even successful national efforts cannot bring about overall normalcy and ensure a comprehensive solution if they are not supported by the United Nations system and the broader international community.”

    2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source

40. “We welcome the development of the United Nations regional strategy on the LRA, with the contribution of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, and the launching of the African Union-led regional cooperation initiative. It should be noted that the necessary funding is essential for the implementation of both the strategy and the initiative. At the same time, we would stress the importance of further strengthening cooperation among all LRA-affected countries, in particular through the Regional Task Force, to address those common regional threats. We take positive note in this regard of the agreement reached on information-sharing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda this March. The recent decrease in the number of LRA attacks brought about an improvement in the regional security situation.”

    2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source

41. “Insecurity in the Sahel region continues to have a significant negative economic and social impact on a number of Central African countries, and more consistency and determination are needed in addressing those potential and actual risks and threats. We are also deeply concerned by the atrocities committed by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), which continue to pose a threat to regional security and stability. The LRA bears responsibility for grave violations against civilians, including killing, maiming, abductions, sexual slavery, rape and the recruitment and use of children, as well as the displacement of 445,000 people. We note the work of the United Nations agencies, in particular the World Food Programme and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, in providing humanitarian assistance to this vulnerable group.”

    2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source

42. “Incidents ofpiracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea have risen significantly in recent times, so that the area has the second most acute piracy problem on the African continent. The increasing number of piracy attacks, in addition to transnational organized crime, including the trafficking of illicit weapons, constitute a serious threat to peace, security and economic development in both the coastal and hinterland States of the region. The measures and initiatives undertaken at the national and regional levels to mobilize international attention to this problem and enhance maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea should be commended.”

    2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source

43. “I should like at the outset to thank the presidency for having convened this very important debate. We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Abou Moussa, and the African Union (AU) Special Envoy, Mr. Madeira, for their comprehensive briefings. We welcome the positive developments registered in the region during the reporting period, especially the conduct of peaceful elections, economic growth and efforts to promote regional integration and cooperation. However, cross-border threats, the flow of illegal arms and the activities of armed groups and terrorist organizations, especially Boko Haram, the increase in piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea, poverty and trafficking in persons continue to raise concerns.”

    2012-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6796 (2012) · source