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1. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2007/704, which contains the fifth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone. At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by His Excellency Mr. Frank Majoor, Permanent Representative of the Netherlands and Chairman of the Sierra Leone country-specific configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. I now give the floor to Ambassador Majoor.”

   2007-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5804 (2007) · source

2. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of the Netherlands and Sierra Leone, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Majoor (Netherlands) and Mr. Rowe (Sierra Leone) took seats at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2007-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5804 (2007) · source

3. “"It underlines that no attempt to destabilize Lebanon should prevent the holding, without delay, of a free and fair presidential election in conformity with Lebanese constitutional rules, without any foreign interference or influence, and with full respect for democratic institutions. "The Security Council emphasizes the importance of the unity of all the Lebanese people. It also reiterates its full support for all ongoing efforts in Lebanon to combat terrorism, solidify democratic institutions, engage in political dialogue and pursue national reconciliation." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/47. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter.”

   2007-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5800 (2007) · source

4. “the "The Security Council reiterates its condemnation of all targeted assassinations of Lebanese leaders, particularly since October 2004, and demands an immediate end of the use of intimidation and violence against the representatives of the Lebanese people and institutions. "It stresses that it is of the highest importance that the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of this heinous crime are brought to justice and expresses its determination to support the efforts and commitment of the Government of Lebanon to this end. "The Security Council recalls its support for the Secretary-General's efforts for the establishment of the special tribunal for Lebanon in a timely manner, as a means to put an end to impunity in Lebanon and deter further assassinations in Lebanon.”

   2007-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5800 (2007) · source

5. “Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Baabda on 12 December 2007, which killed General Francois el-Hajj of the Lebanese Armed Forces and killed and injured several other persons. "It expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims, to the Lebanese Armed Forces and to the Government of Lebanon. "The Security Council expresses its strong condemnation of this attempt to destabilize Lebanese institutions, in this particular case the Lebanese Armed Forces.”

   2007-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5800 (2007) · source

6. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Salam (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

   2007-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5800 (2007) · source

7. “"The Security Council reiterates its call for the full implementation of all its resolutions on Lebanon." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/46. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 7.15pm. 07-63890”

   2007-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5799 (2007) · source

8. “"It emphasizes the importance of Lebanese constitutional institutions, including the Government of Lebanon, as well as the importance of the unity of the Lebanese people, in particular on the basis of reconciliation and political dialogue. "It calls upon all Lebanese political parties to continue to exercise restraint and to show responsibility with a view to preventing, through dialogue, further deterioration of the situation in Lebanon. "The Security Council therefore commends the course adopted by the democratically-elected Government of Lebanon and the Lebanese Armed Forces in carrying out their respective responsibilities in the period until the presidential election occurs.”

   2007-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5799 (2007) · source

9. “Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council stresses its deep concern at the repeated postponements of the presidential election in Lebanon. "It emphasizes that the ongoing political impasse does not serve the interest of the Lebanese people and may lead to further deterioration of the situation in Lebanon. the "The Security Council reiterates its call for the holding, without delay, of a free and fair presidential election in conformity with Lebanese constitutional rules, without any foreign interference or influence, and with full respect for democratic institutions.”

   2007-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5799 (2007) · source

10. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Salam (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2007-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5799 (2007) · source

11. “"The Security Council further reaffirms the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. The Council reminds States that they must ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law. "The Security Council reiterates its determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/45. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.45 p.m. 07-63747”

    2007-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5798 (2007) · source

12. “the "The Security Council underlines the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism to justice, and urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and resolution 1373 (2001) and consistent with resolution 1624 (2005), to cooperate actively with the Algerian authorities in this regard. "The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed.”

    2007-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5798 (2007) · source

13. “After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council, "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that occurred in Algiers on 11 December 2007 near the Supreme Court and the United Nations offices, causing numerous deaths and injuries, and expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the victims of this heinous act of terrorism and their families, and to the people and the Government of Algeria. The Security Council expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the United Nations staff, and their families, who were among the victims in one of these attacks, and to the Secretary-General.”

    2007-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5798 (2007) · source

14. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Algeria, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Yousfi (Algeria) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2007-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5798 (2007) · source

15. “I want to assure the representative of Qatar that we have taken note of what he has said. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5795 (2007) · source

16. “In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1787 (2007).”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5795 (2007) · source

17. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/718, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Belgium, the Congo, France, Italy, Panama, the Russian Federation, Slovakia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5795 (2007) · source

18. “There being no further speakers inscribed on my list, and in accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussions on this subject. The meeting rose at 3.30 p.m.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5793 (2007) · source

19. “I thank the Permanent Representative of Norway, Mr. Johan Lovald, for the briefing he delivered in his capacity as Chair of the country-specific meetings on Burundi in the Peacebuilding Commission. I am certain that I speak on behalf of all the members of the Council in thanking him. What he has told us confirms that the Peacebuilding Commission's current actions, and its interaction with the Security Council and, of course, with the General Assembly, make a difference. On behalf of the members of the Council, I also wish to express appreciation for Mr. Lovald's point that the Commission is ready to move from the identification phase to the implementation phase. I think that that is a crucial point.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5793 (2007) · source

20. “At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by His Excellency Ambassador Johan Lovald, the Permanent Representative of Norway, Chairman of 2 the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. I give the floor to His Excellency Ambassador Lovald, Permanent Representative of Norway.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5793 (2007) · source

21. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Youssef Mahmoud, Executive Representative of the Secretary- General for Burundi. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Mahmoud to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/682, which contains the second report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5793 (2007) · source

22. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Burundi and Norway in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Nkurabagaya (Burundi) and Mr. Lavald (Norway) took seats at the Council table.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5793 (2007) · source

23. “Thank you, Under-Secretary- General Holmes for the clarifications you provided and for your, I repeat, very comprehensive, lucid and effective briefing. There are no further speakers who wish to take the floor. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.40 p.m. 07-62908”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source

24. “This has been said by other speakers, perhaps by Panama or Peru. So, addressing this perception, as we know very well, is a most difficult thing, because, inter alia, it can change from one day to the next. Thank you very much, Ambassador Holmes. I now resume my function as President of the Council. I give the floor to Ambassador Holmes to respond to comments and assessments.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source

25. “I believe it was the representative of the United States who said that we need very robust contingency planning, so as to ensure the perception that outside this House we are addressing the issue. I have in mind yesterday's meeting and the initiative of the United Kingdom, which I deeply appreciate. This meeting between members and the Secretariat has been very useful, and I think we have to work in this direction, because, as Ambassador Holmes said, "lack of high-level attention" - and I imagine that what Ambassador Holmes meant was operational attention -"is not an option for Somalia". It is difficult, of course, because we have to address two issues here. On the one hand, we must have a greater impact on the ground; on the other, we have to address the perception outside of this House, because what is at stake is our credibility.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source

26. “I imagine that other members of the Council also have contacts with civil society, non-governmental organizations, and the media. What I am told is "If you wait for peace, the United Nations will no longer be necessary". So what is the perception that we have to counteract? As many who have taken the floor before me have said, we must make it clear that there can be no selectivity or double standard - no more attention being paid to one crisis and less to another. There is a perception of the fading of full United Nations engagement. I think we have to counteract the perception that the United Nations engagement in Somalia is fading, including in the security area.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source

27. “This is clear, and we have to act. The fact that we are well aware of the connection among all four different tracks - political, security, humanitarian and human rights - as well as the development track - should not prevent us from doing something. It would merely be an excuse to say "We can't act here, because this track depends on all the others". However, as Mr. Holmes said, we must step up our relief efforts. In his own words, "There is no simple solution, certainly not a military one". We also heard from Mr. Holmes that peacekeeping forces need a peace to keep. On this point, I think what the Secretariat means is that, when there is no peace, there can be no peacekeepers. We around this table understand that. We appreciate and share what the Secretariat is telling us. But outside of the United Nations the perception is otherwise.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source

28. “Let me try to apply those recommendations to the case of Somalia, in particular the following actions: ensuring the protection of civilians through clear mandates for peacekeeping missions; ensuring access by humanitarian personnel and their safety and security; and combating sexual and gender-based violence. I am sure that strong and substantial doubts will arise as to whether those goals are being reached in Somalia. As we said during consultations on Somalia last month, we have to draw a more focused operational conclusion from this situation. Based on what previous speakers have said, I think it is clear that we need to turn our attention to Somalia. In this respect, I wish to bring up two or three points mentioned by Mr. Holmes in his briefing. First of all, we need to further step up our relief efforts.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source

29. “We welcome the commitments made by the Ethiopian Government in this regard - notwithstanding the differences in the analyses, gravity and nature of the problem. We hope for a substantial improvement of the situation soon, and we look forward to receiving an update at a time that the Secretariat deems appropriate. On Somalia, I wish to repeat once more our strong conviction that this is a test case for the credibility of the United Nations. While listening to Mr. Holmes, I was reminded of the debate that we had recently in this very Chamber on the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians (S/2007/643). The recommendations for action contained in that report were very precise and focused.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source

30. “On Sudan, I will not repeat what previous speakers have already said about the gravity of the situation. Nor will I take up more time, except to call, along with other members, for the full implementation of the moratorium and the Joint Communique. What Mr. Holmes told us about the commitment of the authorities is encouraging, notwithstanding the different assessments and analyses of the causes. Despite all efforts along the political and peacekeeping tracks, the humanitarian situation does not show any sign of improvement. This requires immediate action by all and more cooperation on the part of the Sudanese authorities. As for the Somali region of Ethiopia, the Ogaden, we appreciate the efforts of the United Nations and the Government of Ethiopia to respond to that crisis.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source

31. “I will now add a few remarks in my national capacity. First of all, I would like to join others in thanking Under-Secretary-General Holmes for his very lucid and focused briefing, which was also very worrying. The Emergency Relief Coordinator's briefings are extremely useful - in fact, essential - for all of us to have a better understanding of the situation on the ground. These briefings are valued by all members as necessary background input for the Council's determinations. As we have said so many times before, we need an enhanced operational and results-based approach to our action. While sitting in this Chamber, we must never forget that what counts most at the end of the day is whether or not we are able to deliver by bringing increased relief to those who suffer, to the weak and the marginalized.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source

32. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ambassador John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. It is so decided. I invite Ambassador Holmes to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. The Security Council will now hear a briefing by Ambassador John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, to whom I give the floor.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source

33. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5791 (2007) · source

34. “On behalf of all the Council, I should like to express gratitude and very strong appreciation to all of the members of the Security Council mission, so ably led by Ambassador Kumalo, for the manner in which they discharged their important responsibility on behalf of the Council. I would also like to join my voice to Ambassador Kumalo's in thanking the Secretariat for all the invaluable assistance it has provided for the success of the mission. I now give the floor to the representative of Timor-Leste.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5791 (2007) · source

35. “I thank Ambassador Kumalo for his very interesting and very crisp briefing. I think that the political substance of what he has told us, as well as what we have read in the press about how he was received and the importance that the Timorese gave to the mission, confirms how appropriate and wise was the decision of the Council to send the mission to Timor-Leste. I think it is also a lesson learned for the future, when we will consider how to plan that sort of mission. It will not be in a lS-member composition, but I am convinced - of course, I am talking in my national capacity - that more and more such missions, which show the flag of the United Nations and that the United Nations is near the countries involved, are needed.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5791 (2007) · source

36. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by His Excellency Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo, the Permanent Representative of South Africa and head of the Security Council mission to Timor-Leste. I would like first of all to welcome the return of the members of the Council and of the Secretariat who took part in the mission to Timor-Leste. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Dumisani Kumalo, head of the Security Council mission to Timor-Leste.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5791 (2007) · source

37. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Santos (Timor-Leste) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5791 (2007) · source

38. “There are no further speakers on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on this subject. The meeting rose at 3.40 p.m.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5790 (2007) · source

39. “Daniel Bellemare. As members are aware, Mr. Bellemare will also be Prosecutor of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. We wish him every success in that post. I now give the floor to the representative of Lebanon.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5790 (2007) · source

40. “I thank Mr. Brammertz for his briefing. As has been recalled, today's Security Council meeting will be the last for Serge Brammertz in his capacity as Commissioner of the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission. As President of the Council, I am sure that I express the feelings of all members in warmly thanking Commissioner Brammertz for his outstanding performance in carrying out a difficult and challenging mandate in a very delicate political environment. As a result of his superb work, we know that the loss of the Commission is the gain of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, where Mr. Brammertz will soon become Prosecutor. We wish him all the best in that challenging new endeavour. I should also like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome the new Commissioner, Mr.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5790 (2007) · source

41. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/684, containing a letter dated 28 November 2007 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the ninth report of the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission. I now give the floor to Mr. Serge Brammertz, Commissioner of the United Nations International 2 Independent Investigation Commission. I welcome him and thank him for his briefing.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5790 (2007) · source

42. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Serge Brammertz, Commissioner of the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Brammertz to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5790 (2007) · source

43. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Salam (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5790 (2007) · source

44. “I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12. 05 pm.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source

45. “The prosecution of all the alleged perpetrators is of crucial importance in preventing further offences and in settling accounts with the past. We understand that investigation activities are still going on in Darfur, and in that regard Italy notes that the Prosecutor has informed the Council that his Office "has also documented attacks committed by rebel factions that warrant further investigation by the Office". Finally, we strongly support a response of the Council, as has been mentioned by others, to the briefing heard today in order to reaffirm resolution 1593 (2005) and the need for all parties to the conflict in Darfur to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court, including in the execution of the arrest warrants. I hope that we will be able to send a strong message.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source

46. “I think it is important to keep in mind what several previous speakers have highlighted - the multidimensional nature of the process. We have the political dimension, the security dimension, the development dimension, the humanitarian dimension and the human rights/rule of law/no culture of impunity dimension. All those tracks, as has been said, are mutually reinforcing. Mutually reinforcing means that it is not a zero-sum game. It is not, for example, that if we accelerate on the political track, we have to dccelerate on other tracks. I think we have to keep that in mind. The execution of ICC arrest warrants should not be seen as the sole purpose of the cooperation process, as has been said by other speakers before me.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source

47. “That cannot be achieved without the fulfilment of obligations deriving from the United Nations Charter and other relevant provisions of international law. We are concerned by the reported lack of cooperation of the Government of the Sudan in the implementation of resolution 1593 (2005). Italy commends the efforts made by various national and international actors to bring a comprehensive and lasting peace to Darfur. It must be noted, however, that those efforts have not been sufficient to relieve the civilian population from violence and suffering. In particular, further efforts have to be made to establish accountability for crimes committed in Darfur, starting with the execution of the arrest warrants issued by the ICC last April.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source

48. “Bearing that in mind, the Security Council, in its resolution 1593 (2005) - as many others have noted here around the table, but I think it is good to recall once more that decision of the Council, just to send the strong message that all of us want to send - decided to refer the situation in Darfur to the International Criminal Court, stating that "the Government of Sudan and all other parties to the conflict in Darfur, shall cooperate fully with and provide any necessary assistance to the Court and the Prosecutor pursuant to this resolution" (resolution 1593 (2005), para. 2). Cooperation is a dynamic process that requires an ongoing dialogue between all the parties concerned and mutual confidence to establish productive relationships based on mutual respect.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source

49. “Such grave violations must be prosecuted and punished either at the national or the international level. That is a must, not only because such violations are intrinsically outrageous, but also because they represent a continuous threat to international peace and security.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source

50. “I want, in my capacity as President, to thank very warmly all my colleagues who have expressed their congratulations and their commitment to support and cooperation. That will be essential, and as President I appreciate it very much. The strength and credibility of the Council will depend on the solidity of its unity. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Italy. First of all, like previous speakers, Italy strongly appreciates Mr. Moreno-Ocampo's briefing and reiterates its full support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Prosecutor. Italy reaffirms its strong conviction that the fight against impunity for serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law must be a priority of the international community.”

    2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source