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1. “Additionally, and in particular, Iraq's neighbours have recognized that the current situation has effects which go beyond the borders of Iraq and that they need to increase their cooperation and the complementarity of their efforts. We take note of the Conference held in May in Stockholm. We urge that efforts continue to ensure that this leads to the stepping up of international cooperation on the ground. It must be recognized that the current security situation in Iraq makes it difficult to establish a strong monitor structure to how the resources of the Development Fund for Iraq are being used. But, we are concerned by some of the conclusions set out in the third interim report of the IAMB on the way in which funds have been managed.”

   2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

2. “We need to continue to build up the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq. Our debate on UNAMI in April (see S/PV.5878) and Mr. Gambari's briefing describe the important work that is being done by the Secretary-General to enhance the presence and effectiveness of humanitarian personnel. Humanitarian needs continue to be of concern, not just for the general population in Iraq, but especially for internally displaced persons and refugees. We are also concerned by the difficult circumstances described in the most recent UNAMI human rights report, including the situation regarding due process for detainees. However, despite the difficult circumstances, there still are reasons to be encouraged. Among other examples, we have the International Compact with Iraq.”

   2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

3. “More than four years after the force was approved, it is now vitally important for the Security Council to evaluate objectively the goals that have been achieved and the lessons that can be learned from this presence. In that respect, we have taken note of the progress made in the security situation - some of which were mentioned in your briefing, Mr. President - and, in particular, the operations in the Basra region, where the Iraqi security forces, with the support of the Multinational Force (MNF) have made significant progress in establishing the rule of law. As a complement to this, we recognize the work of the Multinational Force in providing training and equipment to the Iraqi security forces so that, in the future, they will be able to fully assume full responsibility for maintaining security in the country.”

   2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

4. “Mr. Suescum (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): 1 would like first to welcome among us Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, Assistant Secretary-General Warren Sach, who briefed us on behalf of the International Advisory and Monitoring Board (IAMB), and Under-Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari, who briefed us on the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). I thank them all for their briefings. I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for your briefings in your national capacity on behalf of the Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I). On 16 October 2003, the Security Council authorized, through resolution 1511 (2003), a multinational force under unified command to contribute to the maintenance of security and stability in Iraq.”

   2008-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5910 (2008) · source

5. “In order to more effectively accomplish the tasks entrusted to them, these subsidiary bodies must strengthen cooperation among themselves and with the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, always mindful that the diversity of approaches among the Committees represents a truly integrated response to the scourge of terrorism. All cooperation must focus on common areas under those bodies' respective mandates. Any proposal to merge the mandates and structures of these Committees must be examined very carefully, given the different objectives and nature of each mandate. Finally, we should recall that we must always wage the fight against terrorism mindful of the importance of protecting and promoting human rights and respect for the rule of law.”

   2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source

6. “Panama attaches great importance to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. With the adoption of resolution 1810 (2008), the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) moves from merely monitoring the implementation of obligations to promoting best practices that facilitate the attainment of the objectives of its mandate and promoting dialogue among the Committee, States and other organizations or entities, in particular those having a broad and representative membership. We highlight, inter alia, the important work of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, established among States of the Caribbean basin, which supports countries in the region in implementing legislative and financial measures to prevent the financing of terrorism.”

   2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source

7. “The approval and referral of more than 167 Preliminary Implementation Assessments (PIAs) and the ongoing review of the study on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001) are the Committee's main mechanisms for defining the current state of implementation. It is worth pointing out that those documents are only practical tools for defining priorities and improving compliance with obligations under resolution 1373 (2001). The Committee should bear in mind that the PIAs and the study are living documents of a technical nature, adapted to the particular circumstances of a country, a region or a point in time. We must also strive for greater cooperation and coordination with the special Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, established by the General Assembly in 2005.”

   2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source

8. “Panama welcomes the important work done by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, because it has developed methodologies for deleting names of individuals, entities and deceased persons from the consolidated list. As Ambassador Verbeke indicated, that will produce a dynamic list that reflects the evolution of the threat to international peace and security represented by Al-Qaida and the Taliban. The views of interested Member States in that regard must be duly heard and heeded. My delegation also highlights the significant progress made in recent months by the Counter- Terrorism Committee in assessing the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) in each of the countries Members of the Organization.”

   2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source

9. “Mr. Suescum (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Permit me, Sir, to congratulate you and your delegation on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May and on having organized this debate. I also thank Ambassadors Jurica, Urbina and Verbeke for their briefings on the work of the Committees over which they preside. In particular, my delegation would like to recognize the work done and the dedication shown by Ambassador Verbeke as Chairman of the 1267 Committee, related to Al-Qaida, and to wish him every success in his new duties as Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General for Lebanon. Effective compliance with the mandates of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) requires constant review of their working methods.”

   2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source

10. “John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. The humanitarian situation in Iraq deserves the fullest attention by the United Nations. We urge the various United Nations bodies and programmes to continue to coordinate efforts to ensure that the Iraqi people have access to basic services. Finally, with regard to the subject of human rights, we take note of UNAMI's report dated 15 March on that topic. We also thank the Under- Secretary-General for informing us today that the Government of Iraq has taken measures to improve conditions and to process detainee files. In particular, we take note of UNAMI's visits to a number of prisons at the invitation of the relevant authorities. We hope that such visits will be made to other detention facilities.”

    2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source

11. “We also take note of the major efforts being made by the Government of Iraq to rebuild its electoral institutions. However, we are concerned at the lack of progress regarding political dialogue and national reconciliation. We are concerned also about the impact on the civilian population of the resultant political stalemate and sectarian violence. We echo the appeal made in the Secretary- General's report (S/2008/266) to the various political protagonists to set aside narrow interests and work in a constructive manner to pursue the national interest of Iraq. The Government of Iraq should also strengthen its response to meet the needs of the most vulnerable sectors of the population, both within and outside its borders. We are pleased that high United Nations officials have visited UNAMI's facilities, in particular Mr.”

    2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source

12. “We recognize the progress that has been achieved in the political assistance efforts made by UNAMI in cooperation with the Government of Iraq, in particular, constitutional support activities, the deployment of national liaison officers to the provinces, and efforts to establish an inclusive electoral system. The delegation of Panama also notes the recent endeavours for regional dialogue, in particular the diplomatic rapprochement between the Governments of Iraq and Turkey and the interest expressed by some Arab countries regarding the reestablishment of diplomatic missions in Iraq. It is important that such regional dialogue continue, particularly with neighbouring countries, regarding the situation of refugees and the subject of border security.”

    2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source

13. “Mr. Suescum (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to begin by expressing my thanks to Under- Secretary-General Pascoe and the Permanent Representative of the United States for today's briefings. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Iraq, who is here with us today. The delegation of Panama is aware of the extent of the challenge before United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the Government of Iraq, and also of the very difficult conditions in which they are carrying out their work. Despite the difficulties, the value of their endeavours is very apparent in the results achieved.”

    2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source

14. “Nothing could make us happier than to avoid having Iran face the difficult consequences flowing from sanctions, thus sparing the rest of the world the unfortunate task of imposing new coercive measures.”

    2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source

15. “Iran has not complied and continues to be in non-compliance with the mandate of the Security Council, thereby flouting the obligations that the Charter of the United Nations imposes on each and every Member State. It does not help Iran to say, as it did today, that it suspended the activities that it agreed to suspend. As stated in the report from which I have quoted today, Iran has not suspended the activities that it must suspend in fulfilment of its obligations under the Charter. For the foregoing reasons, Panama decided to vote in favour of the draft resolution that was before us today. Nevertheless, we hope that this worrisome situation will be resolved soon.”

    2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source

16. “In short, as the report notes, "the Agency is not yet in a position to determine the full nature of Iran's nuclear programme". Despite the noteworthy and commendable progress in the process, Panama believes that until we have comprehensive clarity about the present scope of its nuclear programme, Iran will not have fully met its obligations. In conclusion, the Security Council unanimously required Iran to suspend its activities related to uranium enrichment. The IAEA report acknowledges that, "Contrary to the decisions of the Security Council, Iran has not suspended its enrichment related activities". The report goes on to enumerate the activities now being carried out by Iran in contravention of what has been stipulated.”

    2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source

17. “Confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme requires that the Agency be able to provide assurances not only regarding declared nuclear material, but, equally importantly, regarding the absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities in Iran". The report goes on to say that "Although Iran has provided some additional detailed information about its current activities on an ad hoc basis, the Agency will not be in a position to make progress towards providing credible assurances about the absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities in Iran before reaching some clarity about the nature of the alleged [green salt] studies, and without implementation of the Additional Protocol".”

    2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source

18. “Panama recognizes that, under the NPT, Iran has the right to develop atomic energy for peaceful purposes and to carry out processes that are indispensable to that end, such as uranium enrichment. But the exercise of that right involves equally important obligations, in particular open and transparent inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of activities and processes linked to the peaceful use of atomic energy. In that connection, it is timely to echo the words of the most recent report of the IAEA: "With regard to its current programme, Iran needs to continue to build confidence about its scope and nature.”

    2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source

19. “Mr. Suescum (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Panama regrets that we have had once again to face the decision to impose sanctions on Iran. As we stated during prior negotiations, we hold that the imposition of coercive measures reflects a failure of diplomacy on this issue. I stress that this is a failure by all parties, not only those of us seeking clarity about the nature of the Iranian nuclear programme with a View to making substantive progress towards the resolution of this disturbing situation. Our decision to vote in favour of today's resolution was based on the following reasoning. Iran has been a State party to the Treaty on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) since 1970, and as such it must adhere to restrictions on the production, development and proliferation of nuclear weapons.”

    2008-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5848 (2008) · source

20. “I see no further requests for the floor. The Security Council has thus 08-24515 concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 3.30 pm.”

    2008-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5842 (2008) · source

21. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1801 (2008). I now open the floor to members of the Council that would like to make statements after the vote.”

    2008-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5842 (2008) · source

22. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2008/ 113, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 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. In favour: Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Panama, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam”

    2008-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5842 (2008) · source

23. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Somalia, 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. Dnale (Somalia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2008-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5842 (2008) · source

24. “A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Panama, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1800 (2008). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 3.20 p.m. 08-24509”

    2008-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5841 (2008) · source

25. “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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2008/107, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. Members also have before them documents S/2007/788, S/2008/44 and S/2008/99, containing three letters dated 31 December 2007, 22 January 2008 and 8 February 2008, respectively, from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. 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 now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    2008-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5841 (2008) · source

26. “I thank Mr. Qazi for the information that he has provided. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in 6 the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.55 am. 08-2428]”

    2008-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5840 (2008) · source

27. “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. Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Sudan. It is so decided. I invite Mr. QaZi 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. Members of the Council have before them document S/2008/64, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the Sudan. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Sudan.”

    2008-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5840 (2008) · source

28. “In the coming weeks we must therefore take fundamental decisions with regard to that operation and the possible alternatives to replace it: either the deployment of a multinational force or the dispatch of a peacekeeping force. As a prelude to whatever decision is taken, it will be necessary to dispatch a technical assessment mission. Finally, the Government must have zero tolerance with soldiers and civilians leading illegal groups throughout the length and breadth of the region. It must reduce excessive border controls, prevent the harassment of relief workers and dedicate greater resources to dealing with piracy. Our lack of action could jeopardize the credibility of this Council. Consequently, it is crucial that we act energetically and rapidly, given these challenges.”

    2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source

29. “In the short and medium terms, there is a risk that the new Government of Prime Minister Nur Hassan Hussein will collapse, and along with it our efforts to stabilize Somalia. Reports indicate that the international community and relief organizations have made significant progress in humanitarian coverage, but that a great deal remains to be done. As a matter of priority, the Government and the opposition must both address the critical political situation and undertake specific measures to ensure the implementation of the outcome of the National Reconciliation Congress. On a more strategic level, the Security Council can no longer sit back with arms folded. The mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) will again expire in February 2008, and the Council has yet to find a way to strengthen or replace that operation.”

    2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source

30. “John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. Ms. Arbour reiterated her concerns with regard to the human rights of Somalis caught in the crossfire of the conflict, especially in Mogadishu. For his part, Mr. Holmes briefed the Council on the terrible humanitarian situation in the improvised refugee camps surrounding that city, which house some 600,000 people. According to Mr. Holmes, that may be the largest group of internally displaced persons in the world today. In addition, recent political events serve to highlight the deterioration of the Transitional Federal Institutions. The endemic and progressive fragmentation of Somali politics should spur the international community and the people of Somalia themselves to show greater support.”

    2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source

31. “Mr. Suescum (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, allow me to thank Mr. Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and the representative of Somalia for their statements. They have once again depicted one of the direst situations we face. Unfortunately, seemingly unlike other organs of the United Nations, the Security Council appears unable to find an effective way to improve this thorny situation. The Security Council has received many reports in which the humanitarian and human rights situation merited particular attention. They include the briefing presented to the Human Rights Council on 11 December by Ms. Louise Arbour, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the briefing to the Security Council on 6 December 2007 by Mr.”

    2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source

32. “Lastly, we praise the efforts of UNMIT and of the international partners for the support that they provide to the people of Timor-Leste in crucial areas, including economic and social development. The work of this Council now will be to provide UNMIT and Timor-Leste with ideal tools to consolidate the achievements that have been made and to ensure lasting peace and stability and democracy.”

    2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

33. “With respect to the fragile security situation, we believe that it has improved, but review of that sector should continue. UNMIT should continue to provide support for the definition of the legal framework that defines the role of the police and the armed forces. On the need to strengthen justice, we have seen advances in the drafting of laws and trials for the events related to the 2006 crisis. The recommendations of the Independent Special Commission of Inquiry must be complied with and the investigations begun by the Office of the Prosecutor-General of Timor-Leste of human rights violations must be completed. UNMIT should continue its work in the area of technical cooperation in order to strengthen the judicial system.”

    2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

34. “Timor-Leste is still facing challenges such as the continuation of serious internal divisions, despite the information of a democratic Government. The people of Timor-Leste, first and foremost, are responsible for resolving those problems, and we recognize in that respect the importance of the process of dialogue and national reconciliation begun by the Government of Timor-Leste. The success of this process will be the best vehicle for restoring the confidence of the people in government institutions. The Security Council should continue to support that process. In view of this, the new mandate for the Mission should promote dialogue and national reconciliation among the main political actors and other members of society, in order to eliminate the causes of the crisis of 2006.”

    2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

35. “The mission made it possible for Council members to gain first-hand knowledge of events since the approval of the previous mandate of UNMIT, knowledge which will certainly have an impact on the framework of UNMIT's new mandate. I wish to reiterate Panama's willingness to Panama to work with other Council members in renewing UNMIT's mandate, bearing in mind the achievements thus far and the priorities - some of which have been highlighted here by the representative of Timor-Leste - that still require the support of the United Nations, of UNMIT and of the international partners. With respect to the progress that has been made, we congratulate the Government and people of Timor- Leste for the conclusion of the presidential and parliamentary elections and for beginning the process of security sector reform and promoting the rule of law.”

    2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

36. “Mr. Suescum (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): The delegation of Panama would like to congratulate and thank the members of the Security Council and the Secretariat who took part in the mission to Timor-Leste for their management of that mission. We wish to thank the South African delegation in particular, for the detailed report the mission has given us today on the results of its visit to Timor-Leste, on the achievements thus far and the continuing challenges (S/2007/711). The visit of the Security Council was timely, as it took place before the expiration of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) in February 2008.”

    2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source

37. “We recognize and are grateful for the measures taken this year by the Secretariat in that respect, and urge it take any additional steps necessary to ensure that the Tribunals have adequate personnel for the timely completion of their work.”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source

38. “We note and are grateful for the studies and proposals prepared by the Tribunals with respect to residual matters. We agree that the Council must give serious consideration to those functions so as to provide jurisdictional mechanisms to address the cases and judicial processing of fugitives who are apprehended after 2010. We must also look carefully to such issues as the protection of witnesses, without whom the cases under way may be affected. Finally, we consider it of great importance to pay heed to the considerations and concerns expressed by both Tribunals with regard to retaining experienced staff. Undoubtedly, that issue can have a negative impact on the Tribunals' work.”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source

39. “Djordjevic, both indicted by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Serbia is to be commended for that cooperation and must now attempt to capture the individuals who remain at large, including Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic. Our delegation also recognizes the cooperation of the German authorities in ensuring the detention of Augustin Ngirabatware in September, who had been sought by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda since 2001. Although the Tribunals were not created as permanent institutions, their work must be completed in full. It is very important, therefore, that they have the judicial and administrative staff and infrastructure necessary to ensure that their residual functions can be completed with the same degree of diligence we have witnessed in their work to date.”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source

40. “Mr. Suescum (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we wish to thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of both International Tribunals for the reports they have submitted to us. It is important to recognize that, as we enter the final stage of the lengthy work completed by the Tribunals, the balance sheet certainly appears to be positive. Both Tribunals have made progress on the tasks entrusted to them of bringing peace, justice and reconciliation to the Great Lakes and the Balkan regions. We congratulate all their personnel, and we thank them for their efforts. And today we wish to offer very special thanks to Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte for all her work and to wish her every success in her future endeavours. We take note of the cooperation of the Serbian authorities in the detention of Mr. Tolimir and Mr.”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source

41. “Mr. Suescum (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Panama would like to thank all who helped us in drafting this resolution and, in particular, the United States delegation. We are of the opinion that today's decision to postpone the review of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate mandate is justified because of the recent appointment of the new Executive Director, Mr. Mike Smith. When it is time for us to review this matter, Panama will give its opinion on the substance of the renewal, but in the meantime, we feel that we have taken the appropriate decision.”

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

42. “In those three conflicts, our failure to take action, could affect the credibility of the Organization and, in particular, that of this Council. Therefore, we must act energetically to face those challenges.”

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

43. “Holmes confirmed this today - that the international community and relief 07-62908 organizations have made important progress in humanitarian coverage, but a lot still remains to be done. We are encouraged at the information provided by Mr. Holmes that the Prime Minister, Nur Hassan Hussein, assures us that he will treat as a matter of priority the critical humanitarian, political and security situation. On a more strategic level, the complexity and the magnitude of the situation in Somalia sometimes seems to go beyond the capacity of this Organization to deal with effectively. However, that is no reason for the international community to stop trying to find a solution to this difficult situation, which necessarily requires strengthening the African Union Mission in Somalia.”

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

44. “Aid organizations are not able to provide an effective response to the humanitarian needs because of bureaucratic and security obstacles. All of this makes the deployment of the Hybrid Force even more urgent. We must do everything within our power to overcome these administrative difficulties. Of equal or even greater importance, is the ongoing process in Sirte. That process, if it is to be genuinely effective, will require the participation of all parties to the conflict. In Somalia, the humanitarian situation is probably the most devastating situation that we currently have before us with more than 1 million displaced persons. Reports indicate - and Mr.”

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

45. “Having said that, we are very hopeful that the Ethiopian Government will soon allow the presence of humanitarian assistance organizations in that area. That decision, together with operations on the ground to provide medicines, water and sanitation, will help to meet many of the needs of the affected populations. Also noteworthy is the progress made in the consultations with the regional and national Governments to find alternatives for solving the humanitarian crisis in the region. This is critical if we are to prevent the situation from deteriorating into the kind of disaster indicated by Mr. Holmes, which must be avoided. In Darfur, Mr. Holmes's visit confirms the growing danger and difficulties that are being faced by the inhabitants of the region. The number of internally displaced persons continues to increase.”

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

46. “Mr. Suescum (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): First and foremost, we would like to thank Mr. Holmes for his briefing on his visit to Ethiopia, the Sudan and Somalia. We would also like to congratulate the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for its efforts to help those that need it the most. Mr. Holmes's visit to the region of Ogaden in Ethiopia has uncovered the deterioration of the humanitarian situation, which is a result of conflict between the Ethiopian military and the Ogaden National Liberation Front. We call on the Ethiopian Government to investigate the violations of human rights, which presumably have been committed by Ethiopian soldiers, in conformity with the instruments of applicable humanitarian rights. We also call on the parties to the conflict to promptly reinitiate the process of dialogue.”

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

47. “We recognize the progress noted by the International Compact with Iraq in its mid-year report, and we trust that the international community, especially neighbouring countries in the region, will continue to support this initiative. We also would like to recognize the importance of Iraq's presence and participation in the Council's deliberations. It is important that in the future the Council continue to listen to Iraq's opinion on the participation of the United Nations in the conflict.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

48. “Only in that way will progress be achieved in the social and material reconstruction that can bring with it a reduction in violence and the return to their homes of the current 4.2 million displaced and refugee Iraqis. National reconciliation requires a true commitment from the international community to rebuild the institutions of a country that is divided by deep wounds from the past. We call on the United Nations to redouble its efforts in its activities to achieve inclusivity in the political process and dialogue in Iraq. We stress the preponderant role of leaders of Iraq in this context. Those Iraqi leaders need to have political courage. Only in that way can violence be reduced, and only by reducing violence can due respect for the human rights of millions of Iraqis be guaranteed.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

49. “The UNAMI report on human rights in Iraq which was released on 11 October shows the darkest side of this conflict: millions of Iraqis forced to abandon their homes, many of them living in dire conditions, without access to food and basic services, with children being particularly vulnerable to disease. In view of this situation, the United Nations must take on a more active role in Iraq, providing assistance in order to strengthen the Iraq Government's capacity to respond in the best possible way to the humanitarian needs of its people. UNAMI should carry out its work in an impartial but not a neutral way. Its activities should take into account all political, religious and tribal sectors. Otherwise, it will only feed resentment and create more violence.”

    2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source

50. “Mr. Suescum (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of Panama, I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Pascoe and Ambassador Khalilzad for the briefings that they have given us. We also take note of the concern the Secretary-General has expressed on the question of Iraq. We also thank former Special Representative Ashraf Qazi for his important work at the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). The delegation of Panama is aware of the very difficult conditions in which he and all UNAMI personnel have worked. Iraq is experiencing a critical situation, and great attention must be devoted to it not only by the Security Council but by the international community in general. We are deeply concerned by the humanitarian situation as a consequence of the violence taking place in Iraq.”

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