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Stehelin

lines on the record: 70
first: 2014-12-10
most recent: 2016-12-08
sittings or episodes: 10
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“If the Security Council decided to establish those international criminal tribunals in the 1990s, it was because of its conviction that the States concerned and their citizens would be the first to benefit from the progressive strengthening of the rule of law, by which the independence of the judiciary is fully assured and the duty to remember fulfilled. Each of those States will henceforth be the best agents to ensure that what are known as intermediate criminals are tried in a context of increased regional and mutual cooperation, and lastly, in the effort towards regional reconciliation and the preservation of memory.”
2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source
“More than ever, as victims call for justice to be done, such an effective approach must become a continual concern. The branches of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and ICTY of the Residual Mechanism, the role of which is temporary, are committed to the same dynamic. France is pleased that the institution is inspired by the good practices of the ICTR and the ICTY and is actively seeking new solutions to improve its functioning. In that regard, every State must do everything possible to ensure that this temporary entity can work in full compliance with its statute and procedural safeguards. Following the ICTR, the ICTY will also soon conclude its work.”
2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source
“They therefore must continue to cooperate fully with the ICTY as well as with the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. In 2016, in accordance with resolution 2256 (2015), an assessment of the working methods of the ICTY was conducted by the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), which resulted in recommendations. The French delegation welcomes the fact that a code of conduct was annexed for judges of the Tribunal to the report of 6 July 2016 following the recommendation contained in the OIOS report (S/2016/669). We are encouraged by the Tribunal's willingness to reformulate certain recommendations, which attests to a more in-depth exploration of finding ways for improvement and meaningful dialogue with regard to management.”
2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source
“It is in this same spirit that France supported the extension of the mandate requested by the ICTY President in his letter of 4 November. The Tribunal will bring its work to a close in 2017, and we recall the significant achievements of the ICTY in the service ofjustice and peace. In the View of the French delegation, it should be an opportunity to take stock of the achievements and good practices of this Tribunal, as well as avenues for improvement for more effective justice. The ICTY has played a pioneering role in bestowing its experience to other international judicial institutions. That outstanding work must evolve and continue to be dynamic. But more than ever, the States of the region must show that they have the will to put the achievements of the judiciary at the service of stability over the long-term.”
2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source
“Mr. Stehelin (France) (spoke in French): France would like once again to thank and confirm its support for the staff of the Tribunals for the work they are undertaking in order to carry out the legal proceedings. While the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals is requesting a final extension until 2017 to complete that work, it is extremely important that he be able to count on the engagement of all his staff until the end. We pay tribute in particular to the commitment of President Agius to take the lead. By adopting resolution 2306 (2016), on 6 September, which authorized the urgent nomination of an ad hoc judge on a temporary basis within the Appeals Chamber, the Council sought to give its full support to these efforts.”
2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source
“Such an approach can provide leverage at the national level and strengthen capacity- building, without which no stability is possible. My country is particularly committed to this approach, and the Prosecutor's conclusion that the implementation of the 2013 memorandum on the division of labour concerning investigations in Libya helped facilitated her work confirms us in that general direction. This more integrated approach to justice issues at all levels is at the heart ofa rebuilt judiciary that can serve as the foundation of sustainable stability. The terms of the Prosecutor's report and her requests to that end are futher appeals that we must pursue with resolve. France reiterates its full support in that regard.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“France recalls the importance it attaches to the obligation of States to cooperate, as provided for in article 86 of the Rome Statute, which addresses judicial cooperation with the Court in its investigations and prosecutions of crimes under its juridication. France also shares the Prosecutor's desire for an integrated approach at the national, regional and international levels that is firmly anchored in the principle of complementarity. As Prosecutor Bensouda recalled in her briefing, with respect to the principle of complementarity, it falls first and foremost to States to investigate and prosecute their own nationals who are implicated in the commission of crimes under the Rome Statute committed on their territory and/ or by their nationals.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“France reiterates that Libya must comply with the judges" decision, as the Pre-Trial Chamber recalled in its decision of 10 December 2014. France urges Libya to pursue consultations with the ICC so as to remove all obstacles to the execution of the decision to surrender Al-Qadhafi to the Court. Regarding the case against Mr. Al-Senussi, the Prosecutor feels that she is not be able to say with certainty that new facts have emerged that could overturn the Trial Chamber's reasons for concluding the inadmissibility of the case against Mr. Al-Senussi. We note that the Prosecutor is continuing her work of gathering information and that an appeal is also under way. Thirdly, good cooperation requires a more integrated and coherent approach to justice matters on the part of the different States and institutions concerned.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“Secondly, it is necessary to encourage the Libyan authorities to deepen their cooperation with the ICC. France and its partners stand ready to support the efforts of the Libyan authorities to build strong State institutions guaranteeing the rule of law. We must also encourage the Government of Mr. Al-Sarraj to give every assistance to the ICC, as called for in resolution 2259 (2015). The cooperation of Libya with the ICC is crucial to ending a long period of impunity in Libya and to allowing the Court to carry out the mandate entrusted to it by the Statute and the Council. It also contributes to building a judicial system that respects the rule oflaw in Libya. The Court has jurisdiction to try Mr. Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and has requested that he be returned.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“The Council has affirmed that the solution to the Libyan crisis can only be political. The efforts of Special Representative of the Secretary -General Martin Kobler, and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in general, contribute not only to the objectives of peace and stability, but also to establishing the rule of law in Libya. The signing of the Libyan Political Agreement and the formation of the Presidency Council and the Government of National Accord represent major advances. The international community must continue to give its full support to the Presidency Council and the Government of National Accord, in line with the Vienna Ministerial Conference of 16 May, in the presence of Mr. Fayyez Al-Sarraj, Prime Minister of Libya.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“Clearly, much remains to do to address the situation in Libya and, in the words of resolution 2259 (2015) itself, "to hold to account those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights, including those involving sexual violence" (resolution 2259 (2015), para. 14). In that regard, France expresses its concern that the security situation in Libya does not allow the Prosecutor's inquiries to unfold as they should. Despite the road ahead, the progress we have made deserves our full attention, and France continue's to support Ms. Bensouda's action to that end. Having made these general remarks, we would like to emphasize three key elements. First is support for the Libyan authorities in the field ofjustice and rebuilding the rule of law.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“Mr. Stehelen (France) (spoke in French): I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her eleventh report and her briefing. I reaffirm the full support of France for the Prosecutor and the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a whole, in particular for the successful implementation of resolution 1970 (2011), referring the situation in Libya to that high-level legal jurisdiction. A careful review of the eleventh report highlights a number of positive developments that we welcome. Paragraph 12 of the report indicates that cooperation with the Office of the Libyan General Prosecutor is producing positive results and that these early results, including the transmission of evidence by the Libyan judiciary, coupled with targeted investigations by Ms. Bensouda's Office, have significantly enriched the inquiries and evidence in the file.”
2016-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7698 (2016) · source
“Leo'n, whom we thank for his work. Through tenacity and dedication he has succeeded in making major steps towards an inter-Libyan agreement. The challenges and expectations in Libya are still huge, both for the International Criminal Court and the Libyan authorities. The Prosecutor has demonstrated her full willingness to act. It is up to the Council to do everything possible to facilitate the success of an inter-Libyan political dialogue and to help the Libyan authorities cooperate fully with the Prosecutor.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“After months of negotiations, and thanks to the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Bernardino Leo'n, a compromise on a final text was reached and capped by the announcement of the formation of a national unity Government headed by Mr. Fayez Sarraj as Prime Minister. There is no time left to lose. We urge all the parties to endorse the political agreement in order to immediately enable the formation of a Government of national unity. That is the only way that peace and stability can be restored in Libya, as its people are demanding. In that regard, we welcome the appointment of Mr. Martin Kobler as Special Representative of the Secretary-General. France reaffirms its full support for the United Nations mediation in Libya and will support the efforts of Mr. Kobler as it has those of Mr.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“Our second conclusion is that we cannot allow the multiple crimes committed since 15 February 2011 to go unpunished. In that regard, France paid particularly close attention to the paragraph in the report that emphasizes that the crimes attributed to members of Daesh fall under the prima facie jurisdiction of the Court, on the basis of resolutions 2213 (2015) and 2238 (2015). We can only encourage Prosecutor Bensouda to pursue her investigations and inquiries into such crimes, which are an outrage to the human conscience. Our third and last conclusion is that we must provide practical support to the Libyan authorities, particularly in the area of justice and rebuilding the rule of law. That goal makes the formation of a Government of national unity more urgent than ever.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“We should also note the pronouncements made on 28 July by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding lack of respect for the right to a fair trial as guaranteed by international law. The Prosecutor's Office emphasizes that if those allegations are true, they could justify a reopening of the case on the basis of the relevant articles of the Rome Statute. We should all remain very vigilant on this point. France notes that despite the prevailing instability in Libya, the Prosecutor has managed to have discussions with Libya's Prosecutor General and has continued to implement the memorandum of understanding on burden-sharing between the Court and the Libyan authorities, signed in November 2013, and she notes that this is a positive and encouraging sign.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“Resolution 2238 (2015) of 10 September also takes due note of the request of the Prosecutor to the Pre-Trial Chamber dated 30 July that Libya immediately surrender Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi to the Court. Concerning Abdullah Al-Senussi, on 11 October 2013 Pre-Trial Chamber I decided that his case was inadmissible before the Court. However, France shares the concerns expressed by several of our colleagues and the Office of the Prosecutor about the allegations of torture of Mr. Al-Senussi in Al-Hadba prison. Here we should recall the relevant provisions of resolution 2238 (2015), which condemns the acts of torture, mistreatment and deaths by torture inflicted in some detention centres in Libya.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“A careful reading of her tenth report compels three conclusions. The first is the importance of continuing to appeal to the Libyan authorities to cooperate with the Court above all. That cooperation will be crucial to ending a long period of impunity in Libya and enabling the Court to fulfil its mandate. The Court had jurisdiction to try Mr. Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi and requested his surrender to the Court in accordance with the arrest warrant issued on 27 June 2011. The Tripoli Court of Assize's death sentence for Mr. Al-Qadhafi, handed down on 28 July, is doubly regrettable in that regard, and the Security Council must step up its efforts to ensure that Mr. Al-Qadhafi is surrendered to the Court.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“Mr. Stehelin (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by congratulating the Spanish delegation on its outstanding leadership last month and assure you, Mr. President, of the French delegation's full support in your work. At the outset, I would like to thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her tenth report and her briefing, and to affirm France's support for the Prosecutor and the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a whole. While the Council was able to adopt resolution 1970 (2011) unanimously, giving the ICC one of the most important tasks there can be, Ms. Bensouda's briefing confirms the importance of ensuring that the Council remain mobilized to help Libya - which is still going through a period of instability and uncertainty whose chief victims are Libyans themselves - get back on a path to civic peace and justice.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“We reiterate our trust in them and our full support for their efforts, proof of which is the stabilization and association agreement due to be signed in the very near future. Finally, along with other delegations, in the light of the progress made so far, which we tirelessly applaud every three months, we hope that the Council will at last reconsider the frequency with which it takes up this matter as a prelude to a comprehensive review of the entire set of international measures concerning Kosovo.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“Over the course of the past several years, Serbia has made significant efforts to draw closer to the European Union, whether through internal reforms or by improving its relations with its neighbours. We congratulate them once again for those efforts, encourage them to pursue the full implementation of their existing agreements with Pristina and reiterate our Wish to see themjoin the European Union as soon as possible, once the necessary conditions have been met. In that regard, we hope that a first chapter in that negotiation process will be written this year. We are aware of and support Kosovo's wish to follow the same path, which is equally necessary for the future of that country. We know that the Kosovar authorities are fully aware of the challenges.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our unwavering support for the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), which works on a daily basis to support the rule of law and security in Kosovo. We call on Serbia to fully engage in the mechanism of mutual legal assistance established by EULEX, in a spirit of active cooperation. We also call on the Kosovar authorities, which aspire to UNESCO membership, to guarantee the protection of religious sites, in particular the monastery of Visoki Decani. That is an absolutely fundamental requirement. It would be remiss of me to conclude without invoking the European perspective, which recognizes the integrity of the Balkan countries as a whole.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“Political dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, initiated under the auspices of the European Union, regularly takes place at the highest level. We congratulate both parties for their unrelenting pursuit of dialogue, which confirms the hopes of their own peoples as well as of the international community. The progress so far has been slow but real. We would like in that regard to call on both parties to continue their exchange with a view to the future. It is not merely a question of working towards a formal normalization of relations, but also of building authentic long-term, mutually profitable relations as good neighbours. In that regard, Kosovo's future also requires the consolidation of the rule of law.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“Another symbolic matter on which significant progress is awaited concerns the establish of an association of Serb municipalities in Kosovo, which is essential for the future of the Serb population of Kosovo. The statutory unity of Kosovo will in no way be called into question by the setting up of such a structure. Such a measure must not be subject to further delay, given that two years have already elapsed since the agreement was signed on 19 April 2013. We expect the authorities in Pristina to redouble their efforts to bring about that essential element of reconciliation with Belgrade. Those two processes are inseparable in order to strengthen the trust of the entire population in the institutional framework of Kosovo.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“We welcome the adoption by the Parliament of Kosovo of constitutional amendments allowing for the establishment of a specialist court that will shed light on the allegations of war crimes set out in the Marty report that was presented to the Council of Europe in 2011 and that have been pursued by the Special Investigation Task Force. It is essential for that courageous decision by the Kosovo Parliament be followed up in all its dimensions. The resolution of this matter is crucial in order to demonstrate Kosovo's commitment to the fight against impunity and constitutes an essential milestone in the process of normalizing its relations with Serbia, which is particularly vital in the context of its rapprochement with Europe.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“Mr. Stehelein (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for presenting the report (S/2015/579). I also thank the Foreign Ministers of Serbia and Kosovo, Mr. Dacic' and Mr. Thaci, respectively, for their statements. I would also like to express our deepest gratitude to Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, whom we heard today for the last time in his current functions, for the work he accomplished during his term. Finally, on behalf of France, I would like to express our best wishes to his successor, Ambassador Tanin. This year got off to a rocky start for Kosovo, but the new Government rose to the challenge.”
2015-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7510 (2015) · source
“We owe that to the people of Darfur. It is not without a sense of failure that we are obliged to make these observations some 10 years after the adoption of resolution 1593 (2005). Let that date, however, remind us of the continuing relevance of the Security Council's intentions and vision in 2005. Now more than ever, it behoves us to put into practical effect our decision and cooperation with the Court, to which that resolution has fundamentally and indissolubly linked us in the essential common objective of fighting impunity.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“Some of the interested parties would wish above all for the Mission to be purely and simply withdrawn, with no consideration for the actual situation on the ground. Any such approach would be counterproductive, since its only effect would be to make civilians even more vulnerable to the spiral of violence, which could further destabilize the Sudan and the region and usher in a dangerous cycle. UNAMID must pursue clear objectives and develop long-term planning giving it a strategic view of its mission. Improving the situation of civilian populations must remain its lodestar; it must also continue to support the search for a political solution, the only kind that will work in the long term. The Council has just renewed the mandate of UNAMID, which all of us must now unequivocally support in the accomplishment of its mission.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“In this regard, France welcomes the efforts by its President, Mr. Sidiki Kaba. At the same time, contacts with the persons subject to arrest warrants by the Court must be limited to those deemed essential, in line with the Secretary-General's policy. France calls on the United Nations as a whole to continue to implement that guidance. Civilian populations were at the core of the Security Council's approach in 2005 when resolution 1593 (2005) was adopted. They must remain so today to bolster the Council in its struggle against impunity and its support for UNAMID. The Hybrid Mission, which brings together the United Nations and African Union, is making every effort to fulfil its mandate in conditions rendered particularly difficult by the obstacles it systematically encounters.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“We recall the importance of States' duty to cooperate, without which the prosecution of the most serious crimes by the ICC will remain dead letter. As recalled by the Prosecutor, the primary responsibility lies with the Sudan as the State with the territorial jurisdiction to execute the arrest warrants and cooperate with the Court as required by resolution 1593 (2005). However, the Sudan not only refuses to cooperate at all with the Court, but also takes no action to allowing victims access to independent and impartial justice. Under these circumstances, in order to ensure compliance with resolution 1593 (2005) and consistency with the conditions of its adoption in 2005, the arrest warrants be carried out. The Council must respond to cases of non-cooperation with the Court, and the Assembly of States Parties must remain mobilized.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“They include, first, the conclusion and implementation of a political solution involving the Government and rebel groups; secondly, effective protection of civilians and UNAMID's exercise of its mandate; and thirdly, unimpeded humanitarian access to civilian populations and displaced persons. Finally, identifying the persons responsible for crimes and an effective fight against impunity remain essential. We welcome the commitment of the Office of the Prosecutor during the period covered by the report. The Office obtained from the Pre-Trial Chamber two decisions of non-cooperation against the Sudan, in the Al-Bashir case on 9 March 2015, and in the Hussein case on 26 June 2015, bringing the total to 10.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“In this context, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) is prevented from to carrying out its mandate due to the attacks and restrictions on access to which it is subject. At the same time, the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court have yet to be executed. Five individuals accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity and, in one case, genocide continue to evade the Court's jurisdiction. Most of them continue to occupy the highest offices in the Sudanese State apparatus. How is it not clear that this impunity encourages further and renewed abuses? While 2015 could, in humanitarian terms, be even worse than 2014, in which 430,000 people were newly displaced, the solutions are well known to the Council.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“As highlighted in the report of the Prosecutor, the situation in Darfur is not improving and has even deteriorated, the intensity of the violence having reached one of the most alarming levels recorded in this conflict. France is deeply concerned about the intensification of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and rebel groups in the Jebel Marra and Northern Darfur, in particular the aerial bombing campaign, which indiscriminately targets civilians. Civilians continue to be the primary victims of a form of collective punishment, as evidenced by the approximately 121,000 people displaced in the Jebel Marra since January. Violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, in particular sexual violence, are continuing with complete impunity.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“In its 2005 debates, the Council recalled that the referral had been presented as a way to prevent new atrocities by fighting against impunity and ensuring stability in the Sudan, which was a precondition for its development. It is useful, first of all, to return to the origins of those debates, and in some way to the spirit that must guide the interpretation and implementation of the resolution. Indeed, the Council remains responsible for the resolutions it adopts and compliance with them by the parties concerned. Ten years later, it is clear that the same chain of cause and effect identified in 2005 is still feeding the cycle of violence.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“Mr. Stehelin (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the Prosecutor for presenting her twenty-first report. On 31 March 2005, the Security Council adopted resolution 1593 (2005), which noted that the situation in the Sudan constituted a threat to international peace and security and referred the situation in Darfur to the International Criminal Court (ICC). In the resolution, the Council took note of the report of the International Commission of Inquiry on violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law in Darfur (S/2005/60), which had established the serious and systematic nature of the crimes in Darfur.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“Such attempts are contrary to the Council's resolutions and represent a destabilizing factor in the Middle East. This makes clear that vigilance remains necessary and that it would be irresponsible to lower our guard in terms of Iran's actions. We thank the Panel of Experts for its tireless work and welcome the report, which is a valuable source of information in assisting Member States to strengthen implementation of the resolutions.”
2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source
“The latest report of the Director- General of the IAEA on the implementation of Iran's guarantees notes that no new practical measures have been proposed by Iran. The resolution of all issues on the potential military dimensions of Iran's nuclear programme is a key element for the re-establishment of confidence and, therefore, for the long-term agreement that we all want. I wish to recall here that the Council's resolutions on Iran remain fully in force, pending a comprehensive solution to the proliferation crisis, as explicitly stated in the Joint Plan of Action. We were therefore concerned to read in the final report of the Panel of Experts (S/2015/401, annex) that several attempts were made by Iran to bypass the sanctions, particularly the arms embargo that is burdening the country.”
2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source
“That also involves the possibility of an automatic return to sanctions in the event of a Violation of Iran's commitments. That is the position of France: a simple one that is consistent with our rejection of nuclear proliferation and our wish to preserve the security of the region. We are therefore determined with our partners in the group of six to reach a good agreement before the end of the month, one that is robust and verifiable and that would make it possible to ensure the exclusively peaceful purposes of the Iranian nuclear programme. But Iran must take courageous steps forward. Such an agreement also includes renewed cooperation with the IAEA, especially on the possible military dimensions of Iran's nuclear programme. In that regard, we regret the lack of substantial progress on that front since 2014.”
2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source
“But now those negotiations are entering a crucial phase, since in principle an agreement is supposed to be reached before the end of the month, and it is undeniable that a lot remains to be done. From the beginning, France has had a constant and consistent position: Iran has every right to develop nuclear energy for civilian purposes, but by no means should it be able to obtain a nuclear weapon. All our demands during the negotiations have been derived from that stance. The aim of the negotiations is to reach a robust agreement. That involves a long-term limitation on Iran's ability to carry out research and development, and a rigorous verification regime, which includes, when necessary, military sites, as has already been indicated by the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).”
2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source
“Mr. Stehelin (France) (Spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank the Ambassador of Spain for his briefing on the quarterly activities of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), which established sanctions with regard to the Iranian nuclear programme. Almost 20 months have passed since the adoption of the Joint Action Plan in November 2013. We have been involved with our partners in the E3+3 in intensive discussions with Iran. The interim agreement in April this year in Lausanne marked an important step towards reestablishing the confidence of the international community in the exclusively peaceful purposes of Iran's nuclear programme.”
2015-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7469 (2015) · source
“Archive management, the dissemination of this work and capacity-building are an essential link for the victims and the international community as a whole.”
2015-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7455 (2015) · source
“It is now up to the countries concerned to continue to build States in which the rule of law prevails and the independence of the judiciary is ensured. The prosecution of so-called mid-level criminals must remain a priority in that respect. Progress made in the Strpci case, with the arrest by the Serbian authorities in March of eight persons suspected of involvement in the Srebrenica massacre, is an encouraging example but must be part of an ongoing strategy. The International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda are a major step in the fight against impunity. While the Tribunals are implementing their completion strategies, we need to recognize their work in terms of jurisprudence, which must be kept alive.”
2015-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7455 (2015) · source
“The twentieth anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, which has been described as genocide by both the ICTY and the International Court of Justice, will be commemorated this year. On that occasion, we must welcome the important work carried out by the ICTY. The Tribunal is the guarantor of the right to truth, the exposure of facts, the fight against impunity and the duty to remember. Through its judgements, its decisive role in cooperation and mutual assistance between various State prosecutors to prosecute so-called intermediary criminals and its scope, it has played a central role in national and regional reconciliation and in reconstruction. We continue to believe that regional and national cooperation is the heart of an effective transition.”
2015-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7455 (2015) · source
“The continued downsizing of staff charged with administrative and judicial activities is a positive sign of a transfer of powers to the Mechanism, which has already shouldered its responsibility to handle the first appeal of a Tribunal judgment on 18 December 2014. The arrest and transfer of the remaining fugitives and the relocation of the 11 persons released after acquittal or completion of sentence, who are still in Arusha, will remain priorities for the Mechanism. France reiterates that it will provide the same support to the Mechanism as that given to the ICTR and calls on all States to cooperate in this regard. Furthermore, I would reiterate that France will spare no effort, in particular as regards the two cases referred by the ICTR to the French courts.”
2015-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7455 (2015) · source
“This delay makes resolute measures for an optimal allocation of resources all the more necessary in order to prevent gaps. As stated in resolution 2193 (2014) of 18 December 2014, the ICTY must continue its efforts to complete its work as quickly as possible and facilitate the earliest possible end closure in order to wrap up the transition to the Mechanism. France welcomes in this regard the transfer of ICTY records to the Mechanism, which began in January 2015. With respect to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, France wishes to acknowledge the importance of the closure of the Tribunal by the end of 2015, according to the timetable contained in resolution 2194 (2014).”
2015-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7455 (2015) · source
“We note in this regard that 76 per cent of those recruited were from the Tribunals' teams, which should contribute to the effectiveness of the work and to support provided for the completion of the Tribunals' work. France pays close attention to the Tribunals as they strive to reach their goal of delivering justice in the context of the completion strategy and in full respect for procedural safeguards. It is to that end that the Council adopted resolutions 2193 (2014) and 2194 (2014) on 18 December 2014. Regarding the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, difficulties arising from the departure of key personnel and the advanced age of some of the accused are all factors that help to explain the delay in meeting the deadlines established.”
2015-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7455 (2015) · source
“Mr. Stehelin (France) (spoke in French): I thank Presidents Meron and Joensen and Prosecutors Jallow and Brammertz for their reports and their very comprehensive briefings. France reiterates its thanks to all the staff of the Tribunals for the work carried out to complete the pending proceedings. We also welcome the transition that has been taking place since 1 January 2012 in accordance with resolution 1966 (2010) to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) branches of the Residual Mechanism in order to allow the work of justice to continue and run its course.”
2015-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7455 (2015) · source
“That requires that we collectively send a strong messages to the parties involved and consider using sanctions against provocateurs.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7441 (2015) · source
“The third and last step is to provide practical support to the Libyan authorities, particularly in the area of justice and rebuilding the rule of law. On this last point, the Council remains convinced that the only solution to the Libyan crisis is a political one. The efforts of Mr. Bernardino Leon, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya in general, to achieve a ceasefire and an inter-Libyan agreement can contribute to peace and stability and to establishing the rule of law in Libya. For that it is essential that the Council continue to provide support to United Nations mediation efforts, and in particular to establishing a Government of national unity as soon as possible.”
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“France urges Libya to continue those efforts to share information and cooperate. The second task is to ensure that the multiple crimes committed since 15 February 2011 do not go unpunished. In that context, France would like to highlight the section in the report that emphasizes that crimes attributable to members of Daesh fall prima facie within the jurisdiction of the Court on the basis of resolution 1970 (2011). France, which recently organized an open debate in the Security Council on the situation of victims of ethnic and religious violence in the Middle East (see S/PV.7419) and, along with other members of the Council, urged for a referral to the ICC, can only encourage the Prosecutor to continue investigating such acts, some of which may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity.”
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