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1. “That is one reason that a strong and unified Libyan Government is so urgently needed, so that the extremist threat can be adequately addressed, including through domestic Libyan prosecution. We also encourage other relevant States to prosecute foreign fighters involved with such groups for atrocity and other crimes, where appropriate. With respect to the situation before the International Criminal Court, we continue to support the Council's unified call for Libya to fulfil its obligation to cooperate with and provide assistance to the Court and the Prosecutor. We note,in particular, Libya's obligation to transfer Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi to the ICC, and we urge Libya to refrain from any further proceedings against Al-Qadhafi that would pose any obstacle to his transfer to the Court.”

   2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source

2. “All of these abuses highlight the stakes of the conflict in Libya and the urgent need to establish a Government of national accord, which can be a constructive partner in addressing all of these challenges, as well as irregular migration and other regional challenges, and develop the strong institutions in international partnerships that Libya needs. The Council has called for those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights in Libya to be held to account. This is absolutely critical to the way forward in Libya. We must seek justice, not only for crimes committed by the Al-Qadhafi regime but, as new events have arisen in Libya, we must also purse justice for crimes committed by ISIL-aligned groups and other extremists.”

   2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source

3. “We commend the efforts of those who are documenting these abuses and violations, including in the many detention facilities throughout Libya, recognizing that the continued violence and instability in Libya make such work all the more dangerous but ever more important. The United States remains deeply concerned about the growing presence in Libya of groups aligned with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and other extremists. We strongly condemn the ongoing violent acts against civilians by these groups in Sirte, Derna and Benghazi.”

   2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source

4. “As Secretary John Kerry said, finalizing this arrangement can help return Libya to a path of peace, stability and prosperity, and the United States stands ready to support a new Government of national accord. Libya's political strife has exacerbated existing humanitarian, economic and security challenges, while the lack of effective domestic accountability mechanisms has allowed militias and armed groups to operate unrestrained, committing serious human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law against ordinary Libyans. In particular, those who try to shed light on these abuses, especially civil society activists, media actors and female human rights defenders, have been singled out, forcing them to either leave Libya or go underground.”

   2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source

5. “I would like to thank Prosecutor Bensouda for the briefing on the work of her Office to help end impunity for atrocity crimes in Libya. In the past few months in particular, Libyans have engaged constructively with the political dialogue process facilitated by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bernardino Leen, and have taken important steps towards finalizing a political settlement and establishing a Government of national accord. However, it is critical that the parties endorse the political agreement and establish a unity Government now, without delay. Libya cannot lose this opportunity and the international community needs a Government partner in Libya.”

   2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source

6. “As we agreed in that resolution, the United States looks forward to a process that leads to the appointment of the best possible candidate for the position of Secretary- General - one who embodies the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity and who demonstrates a firm commitment to the purposes and principles of the Organization. With the innovations of the General Assembly revitalization resolution in hand, we believe that the course has ben set for the selection process of the next Secretary-General. We look forward to continuing engagement during this important moment in the Organization's history.”

   2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

7. “Finally, as co-equal principal organs of the United Nations, the General Assembly and the Security Council each has its own defined role in the selection of the Secretary-General in accordance with Article 97 of the Charter of the United Nations. The United States is in favour of the membership's gaining an understanding of the views of potential nominees for Secretary-General and supports a selection process for Secretary-General that is guided by the principles of transparency and inclusiveness, building on best practices and the participation of all Member States, as outlined in General Assembly resolution 69/321.”

   2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

8. “In its advisory function to the Security Council and other United Nations entities, the Peacebuilding Commission provides valuable information from diverse stakeholders on the ground in post-conflict States. We deeply value its role on the ground in building institutions to give countries a genuine chance to stabilize and develop. We look forward to participating in the 2015 peacekeeping architecture review process and hope that it will outline how the Council and the Peacebuilding Council can best work together, playing differentiated but complementary roles in engaging with countries recovering from and vulnerable to conflict.”

   2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

9. “Those meetings have provided opportunities to hear directly from individuals experiencing unimaginably difficult circumstances, and many have been extremely powerful in reminding us of the human toll that accompanies conflicts. For instance, in the last year we have heard from civil society leaders and activists from Syria and Crimea and from threatened lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender individuals, to name just a few. We have held five Arria-Formula meetings with the Human Rights Council's Commission of Inquiry on Syria. We also want to highlight the importance of peacebuilding. A bit later in this meeting, Ambassador Skoog will discuss the topic in more detail. The Security Council has continued to welcome the Chairs of the various country-specific configurations of the Peacebuilding Commission to participate in Council meetings.”

   2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

10. “Very relevant to today is the fact that the Informal Working Group has done its part to promote dialogue with non-Council members and United Nations bodies, including through note S/2013/515 on the subject. That leads me to a part ofthat note I want to highlight, which is the Council's commitment to the Arria Formula and other formats. My delegation is a big supporter of Arria-format meetings. At their best, such meetings provide an important venue for us to hear views beyond those of Member States, a way to inform ourselves informally about the difficult issues on our agenda. After Wednesday's Arria-format meeting on supporting victims of terrorism, chaired by Spain and the United States, the Council will have held 13 Arria-Formula meetings thus far in 2015, where it has inviteda wide range of civil society to participate in our work.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

11. “We believe that the Council should continue to explore how its working methods can be improved and welcome suggestions on how best to do that. Council presidencies have some discretion on innovating, and the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, which Ambassador Gaspar Martins of Angola so ably leads, is another place where we try to improve the way the Council does business. The Informal Working Group has made a lot of progress over the past few years by adopting a series of notes to improve the Council's working methods, from clarifying the role of penholders to revamping the handover process from one subsidiary organ chair to the next.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

12. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this annual debate on the working methods of the Security Council. I would also like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson, President of the General Assembly Likketoft and Mr. Jurgenson for their comments and for setting the tone for our discussion. I would like to speak briefly about some recent working method improvements and the important role of the Peacebuilding Commission, before concluding with a few words about selecting the next Secretary-General. At a time when the Security Council is grappling with such disparate and complex threats to international peace and security, the Council has an obligation to consider how to adapt and improve its functions.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

13. “As Haiti's neighbour and assistance partner, we have a deep and enduring interest in ensuring Haiti's long- term security, democratic development and economic growth. Since the earthquake, the United States has provided over $4.2 billion in assistance. We remain firmly committed to the Haitian people and are working with the Haitian Government to ensure a more secure, stable and self-sufficient Haiti.”

    2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source

14. “The Government of Haiti, with support from the international community, needs to improve the economic environment in the country. That means investing in job creation, infrastructure and the provision of key services, among other initiatives that will ensure a better future for Haiti. A sign of the strength of our partnership with Haiti came earlier this week, when Secretary of State Kerry visited Haiti at the invitation of President Martelly. In a joint statement, both he and President Martelly emphasized the importance of fair and peaceful elections and encouraged all Haitians to go to the polls on 25 October. His visit underscored the commitment of the United States of America to the Haitian people.”

    2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source

15. “For that reason, we support maintaining MINUSTAH's current force size and configuration. The terms of the MINUSTAH mandate renewal must continue to be conditions-based. We strongly believe that any decisions on a further reduction of troop levels need to be taken after the elections, preferably after a new Government is seated and on the basis of a formal recommendation from the United Nations following a thorough strategic assessment that takes into account security. That leads me to an important point on development. Five years after the devastating 2010 earthquake, Haiti is making the transition from recovery to a period of long-term economic development. Significant challenges continue, however, to face the Haitian people, such as chronic poverty and high unemployment.”

    2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source

16. “Given the high number of candidates registered for the elections and the scale of the voting operation, we urge additional planning and coordination for the remaining rounds. In the longer term, we are also working with MINUSTAH through police and corrections advisers, who are working to build the Haitian National Police and Haiti's law enforcement capacity through training, equipment, technical assistance and infrastructure improvement. As part of that process, we support MINUSTAH's commitment to continue developing the Haitian National Police and assist the Haitian Government as it takes on greater responsibility for its own security and policing. As the Haitian National Police grows and as Haiti completes its ongoing elections, stability is crucial.”

    2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source

17. “That is because strengthened confidence in Haiti's political system could, naturally, help attract investment and jobs. As Haiti moves toward the completion of elections and the formation of a new Government, we also note the success of the continued drawdown of MINUSTAH and the ongoing development and professionalism of the Haitian National Police, who have continued taking on increasing responsibilities for nationwide security. We commend their admirable efforts to provide election security during the first round of elections and implement the security plan coordinated with MINUSTAH. The role of the Haitian National Police in providing security for the upcoming election rounds is key.”

    2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source

18. “They represent a milestone for how far Haiti has come in its political process since the earthquake. One round of voting has been held and the second round, which includes the first presidential ballot, is fast approaching. The process has not been without challenges and the international community remains concerned about the scattered acts of violence, poll interruptions and other misconduct. While not widespread, we ask Haitian authorities to investigate those incidents and bring the perpetrators to justice. By prioritizing transparent elections this year, the Haitian Government will give Haitians a renewed voice in their governance. In the coming months, we encourage all actors to participate fully in the electoral process and to pledge to a high standard of transparency.”

    2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source

19. “I would like to thank Special Representative Honore' for her briefing today and for her continued leadership. Our gratitude also goes to the troop- and police-contributing countries to Haiti, the Group of Friends and the dedicated women and men serving in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), who, like us, are committed to Haiti's future. We, too, wish to offer our sincere condolences for the loss of the late Force Commander, Lieutenant General J aborandy. Today, I would like to touch briefly on three main topics: Haiti's elections, MINUSTAH's contribution to Haiti's present and future, and the importance of development. Haiti's upcoming elections are naturally the centre of attention for many in the Chamber today and for good reason.”

    2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source

20. “On 26 September, we will co-host with China and Afghanistan a high-level event on Afghanistan's peaceful reconstruction and regional cooperation - an important opportunity for the international community to recommit to supporting Afghanistan as it continues its path towards stabilization and reform. The Security Council's consideration of UNAMA's mandate in March, the 2016 NATO Summit in Warsaw and the upcoming Afghanistan development conference will also be occasions on which the international community will be able to demonstrate our collective commitment to Afghanistan. Afghanistan has come a long way but still faces challenges. We all need to show that we will continue to be good partners.”

    2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source

21. “That public high-level demonstration of Afghan political will illustrates the high priority that the Government of National Unity correctly places on counter-narcotics. The Government inherited a significant narcotics challenge that fuels corruption, jeopardizes the legal economy, furthers insecurity and undermines public health and good governance. We are therefore encouraged by the Afghan National Unity Government's renewed commitment to counter- narcotics. We also thank the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for its tireless efforts to support the Afghan Government's efforts to counter narcotics. Looking ahead to the coming months, there are several critical opportunities that the international community must seize to deepen its support for the Government of National Unity and the people of Afghanistant.”

    2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source

22. “The increase in targeted killings as the Taliban and other groups use violence to try to advance their influence constitutes a worrisome trend. The horrific terror attacks on 7 August in Kabul represent some of the worst violence we have seen in recent years. We share the concern of the Secretary-General about the continuing impact of the conflict on ordinary Afghans and about the large number of Afghan civilian casualties. Terrorism attacks are not the only threat to peace, however. Counter-narcotics is another area where solid progress could help to advance stability in Afghanistan. We are pleased that the Government of Afghanistan will unveil its new national drug action plan at a ministerial-level event here in New York later this month.”

    2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source

23. “Similarly, we commend and strongly support the Afghan Government's efforts to foster a peace and reconciliation process with the Taliban and other armed groups. We welcome the efforts by regional partners such as Pakistan to support that Afghan-led and -owned initiative. We continue to believe that a reconciliation process is the best way to end the violence and produce lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan. The necessary end conditions of any peace process with insurgent groups must include ceasing violence, breaking ties with international terrorist groups, including Al-Qaida, and accepting the Afghan Constitution, including its protections for women and minorities. Afghanistan's progress in all the areas Ijust noted is remarkable, given the heavy toll the ongoing violence and conflict is inflicting on the Afghan people.”

    2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source

24. “For the Unity Government to achieve its promises of reform, however, it is essential that the President and the Chief Executive consult and coordinate fully with each other on substantial policy decisions and operate in a broadly inclusive manner. That includes engaging regularly on important policy matters with the relevant Afghan stakeholders in all areas of the country. Without outreach from the Government to all major segments of society, those who feel excluded could undermine the Unity Government and foster greater instability. In that regard, we welcome initiatives such as UNAMA's efforts to promote inclusive Afghan-led dialogue aimed at local conflict resolution and linking local and national reconciliation efforts in several provinces, including Baghlan, Bamyan and Kunduz.”

    2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source

25. “Haysom's previous briefing (see S/PV.7467), particularly those such as making key Government appointments, fighting corruption and establishing the Special Electoral Reform Commission. The Unity Government's swift adoption of seven of the Commission's recommendations, including increasing the quota of female members on provincial and district councils to 25 per cent and strengthening voter lists, are just a few examples of progress. In that regard, I would like to express our special appreciation for the important role that UNAMA has played in supporting the work of the Commission. We should underscore that political stability in Afghanistan is critical to security.”

    2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source

26. “I would like to touch on three key areas today - strides that the National Unity Government has made over the past year and work that it still needs to do; the security and stability challenges that Afghanistan continues to face; and some important upcoming milestones that could make a genuine difference to Afghanistan's future. Mr. Haysom's briefing today underscored the international community's united support for Afghanistan, inparticular its commitment to theNational Unity Government led by President Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah. Next week, the Unity Government will mark its one-year anniversary. We recognize and support the progress that the Government has made in key areas since Mr.”

    2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source

27. “I would like to thank Special Representative Haysom and Executive Director Fedotov for their hard work in the past few months. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime are great assets to the Security Council and to the Afghan Government. We look forward to seeing their important work continue. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his timely letter summarizing the Tripartite Review Commission discussions (S/2015/713), and Ambassador Zahir Tanin for his remarks. I would like to take this opportunity to wish the Ambassador well. It has truly been an honour to work with him.”

    2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source

28. “Over a period of years, the Council's decisive action, combined with a sustained focus on the issue, supported diplomacy and defused tensions. We call on the Council to continue with the same determination to support the implementation of the Plan of Action and resolution 2231 (2015).”

    2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source

29. “As long as these binding restrictions are in force, the Security Council has a vital role to play in ensuring their implementation. Going forward, the Council must be prepared to respond swiftly to any reports of illicit arms smuggling, prohibited ballistic-missile-related transfers, violations of the assets freeze and travel ban, or any other activity in violation of the resolution. As part of that effort, the United States will continue to work closely with its partners to stop and seize shipments that are in violation of resolution 2231 (2015), such as prohibited transfers of weapons and sensitive nuclear- and ballistic-missile-related technology. The Security Council should be proud of the role it played in helping to bring about the negotiations that led to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.”

    2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source

30. “Countries that detect violations should bring the information to the Committee for its review and action. As soon as the IAEA reports to the Security Council that Iran has completed all of its initial nuclear steps, resolution 2231 (2015) provides for a significant change in the United Nations sanctions architecture. When the report is received, the provisions of the previous Security Council resolutions will terminate and the Iran Sanctions Committee and its Panel of Experts will be dissolved. At the same time, however, resolution 2231 (2015) puts in place binding Chapter VII restrictions related to Iran's nuclear, ballistic-missile and arms-related transfers, as well as ongoing sanctions on designated Iranian individuals and entities. Those measures will be in place for years to come.”

    2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source

31. “For Iran that will mean taking a series of initial nuclear-related steps, such as eliminating 98 per cent of its enriched uranium stockpile, removing thousands of centrifuges, repurposing the facility at Fordow, removing a key component of the Arak reactor and filling it with concrete, and making arrangements with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for new transparency measures. During this interim period, however, the current United Nations sanctions remain in full effect and all States must continue to implement them fully. Similarly, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1367 (2006) and the Panel of Experts should continue to carry out their mandates just as before, including answering inquiries about the sanctions, analysing information about compliance and investigating reported sanctions violations.”

    2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source

32. “The Security Council's unanimous endorsement of the deal in resolution 2231 (2015) has helped lay a foundation for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action's successful implementation. Over the long term, the Security Council must play an active role in supporting the deal and ensuring that resolution 2231 (2015) is fully enforced. As of today, we are still in an initial phase of the Plan of Action. Its commitments will not actually go into effect until 90 days after the resolution's adoption. At that point, all the Plan of Action participants are to make the necessary arrangements and preparations for implementing their commitments.”

    2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source

33. “I wish to thank Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi for his briefing and for his leadership. The Security Council's consideration of the Iranian nuclear issue is entering an important period oftransition. Two months ago, Council colleagues roundly welcomed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, a landmark understanding reached among the P5+1, the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Iran. If fully implemented, the Plan of Action will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Because of our combined diplomatic efforts, the international community will be able to verify that Iran's nuclear programme is exclusively peaceful going forward, and we will have taken an important step in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons in the Middle East.”

    2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source

34. “That resolution would also terminate the provisions of previous sanctions resolutions upon verification that Iran has taken certain nuclear steps. It would also establish ongoing restrictions. If such a resolution were to be adopted, the United Nations would continue to help ensure that Member States understand their precise obligations in the period ahead. If there is not a deal, however, then, needless to say, the work of the Committee and Panel Will become even more critical. For now, however, we look with hope to Vienna. I think I speak for all Council colleagues when I wish our negotiators the best of luck in their endeavour.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source

35. “We were troubled to read in the Panel's recent report of continuing violations of the United Nations sanctions, such as those related to conventional arms and illicit nuclear procurement. Iran's trafficking in weapons, including shipments to some of the most extreme and irresponsible actors in its region, remains a serious threat to peace. In addition to violating Security Council resolutions, smuggling of that kind supports terrorism, fuels Al-Assad's violence in Syria and further destabilizes Yemen. The United States, working closely with partners, will continue to help detect, disrupt and seize such shipments. As we announced in Lausanne, ifa deal is reached, then the Security Council would be asked to adopt a new resolution to endorse it.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source

36. “We still need to flesh out important details and resolve some challenging issues where there is still disagreement. Until there is a deal, the Security Council must continue to stand behind its previous resolutions on the Iranian nuclear issue. The sanctions that the Council has imposed remain in force. Member States must continue to implement them fully, as required by Council resolutions. Additionally, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), with the support of the Panel of Experts, should continue efforts to improve sanctions enforcement and provide useful advice to Member States on questions involving sanctions implementation. If Member States are able to share with the Committee or the Panel evidence of sanctions violations, then we encourage them to do so at any time, even during this period of negotiations.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source

37. “I thank Ambassador Oyarzun for his briefing. We may be entering a critical moment in the Security Council's consideration of the Iranian nuclear issue. For almost nine years, the Security Council has acted in response to concerns about the nature of Iran's nuclear programme. By applying progressively stronger sanctions, the Council has supported international nuclear diplomacy and has helped bring us closer to resolving this difficult issue through negotiations. As we meet today, negotiators from Iran and the P5+1 countries are meeting in Vienna to finalize a comprehensive nuclear deal. That work is hard, and success is not guaranteed. This past spring, we made great progress in Lausanne, Switzerland, by agreeing to the parameters of a nuclear deal, but there is still much work to be done.”

    2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source

38. “Such stories may not sell newspapers or air time, but they capture the resilience and determination of Afghans committed to improving the lives of their countrymen and women despite all the violence. They offer hope for a brighter future for Afghanistan, and they remind us why our support for Afghanistan and its people must never falter.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

39. “That will be an opportunity to strengthen regional cooperation and integration. Afghanistan's problems and challenges are formidable. They are all too real. They grab headlines, and those headlines can be dispiriting. But there are other stories too - stories about the daily incremental progress that give me great hope for Afghanistan's future. Stories such as that of a 22-year-old woman from Logar province whose first two babies died at full term. The third time she was pregnant, though, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl at Kabul Hospital, thanks to the use of the partograph, a low-cost tool that monitors key issues during labour so that doctors can make better- informed decisions. The increased use of that device is one of the reforms that has improved Afghan health care.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

40. “We renew our call on the Taliban to end violence, break their ties with international terrorist groups, accept Afghanistan's Constitution and engage in direct talks with the Afghan Government on achieving lasting peace for the Afghan people. All of us - members of the Council, Afghanistan's neighbours and the international community as a whole 4 have a stake in Afghanistan's future and in helping Afghans confront the challenges I have noted. We can and must work together to support Afghanistan's Government of national unity, its security forces and its economic development. We welcome the efforts of all countries to work to increase and improve their engagement with Afghanistan, and we look forward to the Heart of Asia- Istanbul Process ministerial conference in Pakistan in November.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

41. “Jawid Sahai and Mohammad Mohammedy, who were working to improve the health and education of their fellow Afghans until they were killed by insurgents in a savage attack on a Kabul hotel in May - an attack in which a survivor said that the assailants hunted down and executed civilians, repeatedly shooting victims to make sure they were dead. How many more Afghans might Dr. Sahai and Mr. Mohammady have helped had they not been brutally murdered? How do we account for the devastation felt by the loved ones they left behind? Amid all the bloodshed and heartache of that senseless violence, the Afghan's Government's openness to dialogue is a testament to the statesmanship of its leaders. Unfortunately, the Taliban has not reciprocated, despite the commendable efforts ofinternational actors to facilitate dialogue.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

42. “The Taliban's actions today, which the United States condemns in the strongest terms, demonstrate the growing distance between the insurgency and the Afghan people Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families at this time. The continued deliberate targeting of civilians by the Taliban and other groups is despicable and contrary to international law. Behind the statistics, however, are real lives, real people taken from their families too soon, their full potential unrealized, people like Dr.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

43. “The Afghan national defence and security forces have risen to the challenge at great cost, and we honour the sacrifices of the many Afghans who have given their lives for their country and people and those who continue to put their lives on the line. We also reaffirm our commitment to continue to train, advise and assist the Afghan national defence and security forces, including through NATO's Resolute Support Mission. That is a key facet of the enduring United States- Afghanistan strategic partnership. The costs ofthe conflict can be seen in all segments of Afghan society. Just this morning, as Special Representative Haysom noted, the Taliban detonated a bomb outside Afghanistan's Parliament.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

44. “We hope that the Afghan Government's recent announcement to extend the parliamentary term will allow the time necessary for the Government to carry out electoral reform. As they work urgently to achieve those goals, they can count on the strong, continued support of the United States. The progress Afghanistan has continued to make is remarkable when considered in the context of the ongoing armed conflict that is taking such a heavy toll on the Afghan people. It seems clear that the Taliban and other armed groups have been intent on testing the resolve and capabilities of the Afghan national defence and security forces since the beginning of the year when the national forces assumed full responsibility for Afghanistan's security.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

45. “I thank Special Representative Haysom and Ambassador Tanin for their candid and detailed remarks and for their dedicated work to sustain a fruitful partnership between the international community and the Afghan Government. The United States warmly welcomes the progress that both of them have noted in their briefings, which the Secretary-General also highlights in his report (S/2015/422). We are particularly encouraged by the formation of a Cabinet and by President Ghani Ahmadzai's and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah's commitment to work together to build a better future for the Afghan people. Their leadership will be Vital to achieving the ambitious reform goals that the Government has set for itself, especially with regard to electoral reform.”

    2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source

46. “When the cause of non-compliance is a lack of political will, the Committee's Chair can be helpful by engaging States - privately, if necessary - in order to educate them on the usefulness of that tool for their national and regional counter-terrorism strategies. In addition, we would also like to thank the outgoing Ombudsperson, Kimberly Prost, for her five years of dedicated, active and outstanding service, her integrity and her emphasis on due process. We are also grateful for the Monitoring Team's important work and particularly appreciative of the many efforts of its outgoing Coordinator, Alexander Evans. The Team has done a superb job of documenting and analysing challenges from ISIL and foreign terrorist fighters, and has provided actionable recommendations for tackling them.”

    2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source

47. “Bolstering implementation must be the Committee's first priority. We have to prevent ISIL and other terrorists from travelling internationally, acquiring weapons and raising money to fund acts of terrorism. As part of that, the Committee and its Monitoring Team must continue to explore ways to deal with non-compliance. We are therefore encouraged that they are continuing to engage with States in identifying situations where sanctions are not being implemented. When the issue of non-compliance involves a lack of capacity, we should support efforts to strengthen Member States' legal and technical capacities.”

    2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source

48. “We also welcome the efforts of CTED, the close partner of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, to focus on its core mandate of providing analyses and assessments of counter-terrorism capacity-building gaps and serving as an essential facilitator for matching donors with recipients. In that context, we urge CTED and the Monitoring Team to work closely with the Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force, which has a central role in coordinating efforts with the 34 United Nations counter-terrorism entities and INTERPOL in helping to build Member States' counter-terrorism capacity. That leads me to the important role of the Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee.”

    2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source

49. “The United States welcomed the announcement that later this year the Secretary-General would present to the General Assembly a plan of action for preventing violent extremism, which we hope will establish the important role the United Nations can play in that area. For the United Nations to successfully counter such threats, the various parts of the Organization's system have to be able to work well together.”

    2015-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7463 (2015) · source

50. “Against that backdrop, resolution 2178 (2014) has special importance, because it created a new legal and policy framework to counter foreign terrorist fighters. As part of our ongoing follow-up, we look forward to the special high-level meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) technical meetings that Spain will host in Madrid in late July. We expect the meetings to highlight effective ways to prevent recruitment; improve border controls and information sharing; criminalize, prosecute or rehabilitate foreign terrorist fighters; and boost momentum for providing technical assistance where it is needed.”

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