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“We believe that this form of support activities could be further strengthened and for this reason, we support the recommendations for additional tasks for the Mission outlined in paragraph 83 of the report dated 12 September which recommends, first of all, "(a) support to national and local authorities in resolving local tensions to enhance the environment for internally displaced persons; "(b) support the Government's efforts to end impunity for crimes against civilians and humanitarian workers; "(c) at the regional level, continue to play a role as a observer along with the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur in the contact group that was established in the 13 March Dakar Accord to monitor its implementation and assist, as necessary, the Governments of Chad and the Sudan in building good, neighbourly relations." (S/2008/601, para.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“In particular, we are greatly interested in MINURCAT's work in promoting reconciliation and dialogue on a local level, as was the case in Kerfi. We would like to seek additional information from the Special Representative concerning these efforts and the lessons learned from that process.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“As a result, we wish to agree with the Secretary- General's report on MINURCAT of 12 September (S/2008/601), in which it was stated, in paragraph 83, that "the expansion of MINURCAT to include a military component would only be effective if, in addition to its present police, rule of law, human rights and civil affairs mandate, the Mission were mandated to support Chadian stakeholders in addressing underlying causes of insecurity relevant to the safe and voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons." In this regard, we welcome the information contained in this latest report of the Secretary-General considering the activities undertaken by MINURCAT in order to support the Chadian authorities in regard to the judiciary and prisons in terms of the training and deployment of the Detachement Integre de Securite, as well as their joint work with the Government of Chad and with civil society in preventing sexual violence.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“In going through the Secretary-General's report we tended to favour the second option, and without a doubt his words have confirmed our beliefs. We hope that the Council and the Special Representative will have a fruitful discussion on the viability and effectiveness of these options. In regard to the first of these options, we should consider whether this might lead to a most unwelcome security vacuum at this point in time. On other occasions, my country has also underscored the importance for this Council to address the root causes of conflicts and not only the consequences or symptoms of these armed conflicts.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General's assessment that this force should include a highly mobile and responsive capacity, including a strong air component. Along with other members of this Council, my country has supported the establishment of a United Nations military component and we would like to thank the Secretary-General for the submission of three options in his report. Taking into account the repeated requests of the Government of the Central African Republic to this Council, and the broad recognition that EUFOR's presence has contributed to improving the security 08-6445] situation in its zones of operation, my country has listened very closely to what was said by the representative of the Central African Republic.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“Mr. Urbina (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank the Special Representative, Mr. Angelo, for his presentation of the Secretary-General's report (S/2008/760). I would also like to express particular gratitude to the representatives of the Central African Republic and of Chad for their statements. Statements from countries from the concerned regions add useful elements that members of the Council should take into account, as is the case here. My country supports the concept of the operations outlined by the Secretary-General in his last two reports. That is, for a military operation of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) to replace the European Union-led peacekeeping force (EUFOR) at the expiry of its mandate.”
2008-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6042 (2008) · source
“We also respectfully urge the Government of Israel to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of the Gaza Strip and to take measures to normalize their living conditions.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“None of these facts exempts anyone delivering humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza from the need to use appropriate channels or the good offices of third countries that can contribute to the truly important goal of delivering humanitarian assistance to the population in need. In conclusion, Costa Rica fully understands Israel's concerns for its own security, but is equally concerned by the fact that the restrictions imposed by the Israeli authorities affect not only the individual actions of countries like Libya, but also the entirety of the humanitarian work of international agencies and humanitarian organizations. We have called forcefully in the past for an end to rocket and mortar attacks on southern Israel, and today we call on Hamas to place the true needs of the Palestinian people above all other considerations.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“As I stated in this morning's consultations, my delegation believes that Israeli practices affect the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the population of Gaza and contribute to the deterioration of the situation. In that context, no one should be surprised that the actions undertaken by some friends of the Palestinians to provide humanitarian assistance come, perhaps, in response to the disproportionate punishment inflicted on the people of Gaza for the actions of a few. They may also respond to the inaction of this Council in the face of the desperate humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“Only yesterday, the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East informed us that all border crossings between Gaza and Israel remained closed, obstructing the passage of fuel and basic humanitarian deliveries to the Palestinian people. The Kerem Shalom crossing has been closed since 27 November. The Nahal Oz pipeline and the Karni conveyor belt stopped working on 26 November. As described by programmes and agencies of the United Nations and by the Office of the Special Coordinator for the Middle East, the restricted conditions in which they work and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza are unprecedented and ongoing.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“Mr. Urbina (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): The situation that has given rise to this meeting offers us an opportunity to refer, if only briefly, to the deterioration of the humanitarian situation of the Palestinian people in Gaza. As continually noted by the Secretary-General and his team, that progressive deterioration deserves to be considered at greater length by the Council. The desperate action under discussion today was undertaken, as it were, in response to an equally desperate situation. The situation is frustrating. The channels established for the delivery of humanitarian assistance have proven to be insufficient to protect the civilians in Gaza and to alleviate their precarious living conditions.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6030 (2008) · source
“Finally, we hope that the next debate on the protection of civilians will offer us an opportunity to discuss this important issue.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“We hope that improvements in relations between both countries will have positive and concrete effects on the security situation in the border areas and, consequently, on the humanitarian situation. We reiterate once again that the obligation to protect civilians is primarily an obligation of States. Therefore Chad and the Sudan must do whatever is necessary to honour that obligation. The rebel groups must also implement their obligations in that regard. My delegation would like to express, once again, our support for the recommendations of the Secretary- General contained in his most recent report on the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (S/2008/662). In this regard, the Security Council is considering convening an important debate on measures relative to the protection of civilians under imminent threat.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“We also agree on the importance of all parties to the conflict recognizing and observing the humanitarian principles and norms of international humanitarian law. Improvement in the Sudan, especially in Darfur, depends on the actions of the parties and these must have, at the point of departure, a clear commitment to those principles and rules. I wish to refer to the situation of persons living in displaced persons camps. I would like to ask Mr. Holmes what his assessment is of the situation of those persons and the plans in effect for their future. My delegation takes note of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Chad and the Sudan and we recognize the efforts of the contact group and the Government of Libya in this regard.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“We agree that a real and verifiable ceasefire between the Government of the Sudan and the rebel groups is essential if humanitarian assistance is to be more effective. The initiative of the Government of the Sudan to declare a unilateral ceasefire on 12 November was, in our view, a positive step, but that it has yet to translate into any real improvement in the situation on the ground for people receiving humanitarian assistance and the personnel delivering it. We also share Mr. Holmes' concern over the increase in attacks on and harassment of humanitarian workers. We recall that the work of those individuals has a direct impact on more than 4.5 million people in the Sudan. It is incumbent on the Government of the Sudan to protect those who deliver assistance.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“Holmes raised that matter with the authorities of Chad, and take this opportunity to call on that Government to take firm steps to strengthen its investigation and justice mechanisms. We also recall that MINURCAT is presently mandated to assist the Government of Chad in promoting the rule of law, and we invite that Government to take advantage of the support of the international community to fight effectively against impunity. My delegation firmly condemns the recruitment of children by armed groups. With regard to the Sudan, we share the Under- Secretary-General's concern over the deterioration of the security situation in rural and urban areas, and particularly in displaced persons camps.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“We commend the work of the European Union Force in Chad to improve security and hope that the transition to the second United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT II) and the deployment of more United Nations personnel will lead to an even deeper improvement with regard to the protection of the civilian population. Costa Rica will work with other delegations in determining the mandate of MINURCAT II so as to further improve security around the camps for refugees and displaced persons. My delegation also shares the Under-Secretary- General's assessment of the vicious circle of impunity in the harassment of and violence against humanitarian workers and civilians. We were pleased to note that Mr.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“Mr. Urbina (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): Like those who have spoken before me, I thank Under- Secretary-General Holmes for his briefing on his visit to Chad and the Sudan, which gave us a clearer picture of humanitarian operations on the ground and an analysis of the factors directly affecting the protection of the civilian population and the work of humanitarian agencies. I also wish to thank the Permanent Representative of Chad for his presence and his statement. With regard to the situation in Chad, we share Mr. Holmes' concern over the lack of security caused by the criminal activities of bandits against the civilian population and humanitarian workers. We are all the more concerned because the bandits operate with almost complete impunity.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6029 (2008) · source
“I think that it is now up to the Council to assume responsibility for the consequences of having referred the situation in Darfur to the Prosecutor's Office and the Court.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“As Ambassador Kumalo said, not everyone here is a lawyer. But I am a lawyer. (spoke in Spanish) All I wanted to add is that the Prosecutor has done his work by presenting his findings to the judges of the Court, and what we are talking about now is not the fulfilment of the wishes or the opinions of the Prosecutor, but the decision of the judges of the Court. It is important to differentiate, for the role of the Prosecutor is often confused with that of the Court. The Council referred the situation in the Sudan to the Court for investigation. It was investigated by the Prosecutor, who then requested the issuance of arrest warrants. The judges then concluded that there was sufficient evidence to issue those warrants, which they did.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We absolutely reject, and would condemn, any reprisals against international civil servants and humanitarian staff, and we will work within this Council to determine who is responsible if that turns out to be necessary.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We are in the presence of a State that does not want to - or is not able to - protect its population, who are the target of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and ethnic cleansing. How much longer will the Council delay in examining whether we are seeing the first case of the responsibility to protect, as stipulated in the 2005 World Summit Outcome? We are, of course, concerned about the statements of the Sudanese authorities with regard to the security of internationally protected staff and the humanitarian workers. We are concerned about the acts committed against them every day. We recall that international humanitarian law proscribes any attacks on internationally protected staff, particularly on those who are attempting to assist populations at risk, as in the case we are looking at.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“The situation could get even worse, but true peace will be closer to hand. We should know - as the poets of old have so often said - that night is darkest just before dawn. The Council cannot hesitate to enforce the decisions of the Court and to hold perpetrators responsible for the consequences of their actions. It is urgent that we begin a process that takes a serious look into the issue of complying with the mandates of the Court. We need to revise the broad range of instruments available to the international community to meet its objectives and to place some of them at the service of the Court's effectiveness, because the Court's future depends on that effectiveness.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We cannot be satisfied with the adjustments made for the deployment of UNAMID and say nothing about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Sudan. Costa Rica recalls once again that because of its very nature the Court is not equipped to arrest those persons. No court of justice in the world has that role. Costa Rica understands that execution of the arrest warrants is up to States and, ultimately, to the international community. This is not the time to be content with meeting on a six-month schedule. To the contrary, this is the moment to increase the pressure to finally bring about the needed cooperation with the Court. This Council should not give in to the voices that insist that we are endangering the peace process in the Sudan. We already know, and we have been warned, that there may be reprisals.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“This Council should begin to consider what should be our next steps to enforce the arrest warrants, to ensure that the Council's decisions in resolution 1593 (2005) are implemented. We cannot today change the facilities provided by the Government of the Sudan for the deployment of UNAMID. They cannot be exchanged for more new crimes, for more impunity and for the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Sudan. Nor can we content ourselves with new calls for cooperation with the Court. We did that in presidential statement number 21 earlier this year, and cooperation with the Court continues to be zero. This afternoon the Council will hear Mr. Holmes, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, speak of the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Darfur.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“My delegation is concerned that such warrants will simply be added to the list of those that have yet to be implemented. In April 2007, the judges of the Court issued two arrest warrants against Ahmed Haroun and Ali Kushayb, but unfortunately those individuals remain free and continue to occupy important posts in the Government of the Sudan. My Government regrets the pressure that has been applied on this Council to work for the suspension of the Court's decisions. We believe that the pressure should be applied on the Government of the Sudan so that they comply with the requirements of the Court, and not on this Council for it to suspend the Court's decisions. Costa Rica agrees with and endorses the recommendations of Prosecutor Ocampo.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Fortunately, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter, in 2005 the Council adopted resolution 1593 (2005), putting the capacities of the young ICC to the test. I am that sure that, in adopting that resolution, the Council was aware that it was not only testing the Court's capacities, but, more important, expressing its commitment to implementing the Court's decisions. In referring the case to the Court, we were not merely lending it our support, but also committing ourselves to implementing and cooperating in the implementation of its decisions. If the judges of the Court accede to the new requests of the Prosecutor by issuing new arrest warrants, all of those responsible will have the opportunity to exercise their full legal rights under the Rome Statute.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We have clearly stated on other occasions that, as a member of the Council, Costa Rica intends to the best of its abilities to represent the interests of the small States that make up more than half the membership of the Organization and whose independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity depend on awareness and the strict observance of international law. It is precisely for that reason that my country welcomed the creation of the Court and works assiduously to consolidate it. An international order that is unable to deliver punishment for the most serious crimes against humanity is one that cannot offer guarantees or protection to the millions of human beings who are subject to barbarity. We must raise our voices on behalf of those innocent victims and work to strengthen international law.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Mr. Urbina (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I am convinced that your abilities and experience will ensure your successful leadership of our work. I thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his introduction of his report to the Council today. We often feel that the international community is not yet fully aware of the true significance of the creation and consolidation of the ICC. The Court undoubtedly represents a transcendent step in the process of strengthening international law.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the cooperation between the United Nations and other international actors within the framework of its resolution 1244 (1999), and also welcomes the continuing efforts of the European Union to advance the European perspective of the whole of the western Balkans, thereby making a decisive contribution to regional stability and prosperity." 22 This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/44. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.25 pm. 08-6204]”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“A delegation has asked me to suspend the meeting for 10 minutes. Unless I hear any objection, I shall therefore suspend the meeting for 10 minutes. The meeting was suspended at 5.10pm. and resumed at 5.20 pm. The President (spoke in Spanish): Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council welcomes the Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (S/2008/692) of 24 November 2008 and, taking into account the positions of Belgrade and Pristina on the report which were reflected in their respective statements, welcomes their intentions to cooperate with the international community.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“Hyseni 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 8/2008/692, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo and head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, on whom I now call.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“Ney (Germany) took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (spoke in Spanish): 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 the provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). It is so decided. I invite Mr. Zannier to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the course of the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an 2 invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to His Excellency Mr. Skender Hyseni. It is so decided. I invite Mr.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Albania, Germany and Serbia, 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. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Jeremic' (Serbia) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Neritani (Albania) and Mr.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source
“There are no further speakers on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.40 pm. 17”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“My country has repeatedly expressed its concern for the civilian population in that area and its view that it is important for MONUC to be deployed there in order to protect them. We take note of the statements made by Lord's Resistance Army leaders about their intention to sign the final Juba peace agreement by the end of this month. We hope that, this time, that will prove to be true, and we urge Mr. Kony to sign the agreement as soon as possible. I wish in conclusion to state our concern about reports of political repression and human rights violations by the State security forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We urge the Congolese authorities to take appropriate measures in that regard, in particular to combat impunity. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“The Council needs to consider how MONUC can help combat that problem. The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must shoulder its responsibilities in that respect and take the measures necessary to prevent elements of its armed forces from colluding with illegal militias in the illegal exploitation of and trade in minerals. Here, the bordering countries also have a responsibility, and they must prevent their territories from being used for illegal trade in resources from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. My delegation was pleased to see in the report the Secretary-General's comments about MONUC's support for the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the north-east, in Orientale province, where the objective is to contain the threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“My delegation believes that, in addition to this military reinforcement, the Council must carefully analyse the Mission's mandate and how it is being implemented on the ground, especially in the light of the collapse of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Kivus. We welcome the Secretary-General's statement in paragraph 60 of his report (S/2008/728) that MONUC will act to protect civilians. That has been reaffirmed by Special Representative Doss on several occasions. MONUC's priority must continue to be the protection of civilians, and my delegation will support efforts to strengthen its mandate in that regard. We believe too that the illegal exploitation of and trade in minerals is among the main factors sustaining the illegal militias in the area.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“The Council has the responsibility to protect women and girls who are victims of the cruellest forms of violence resulting from the climate of impunity that prevails in the Kivus. We also have the responsibility to protect boys and girls who are being forcibly recruited by militias. Finally, we have the responsibility to protect the more than 1.35 million people who have now been displaced. The Council, thus, has clear responsibilities, and we must now discuss the steps that must be taken to meet those responsibilities. The Council has taken the initial step of authorizing the deployment of additional personnel, in response to a request by Mr. Doss - which Costa Rica has supported from the outset.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Costa Rica. I wish to begin by thanking Mr. Alan Doss, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing and by taking advantage of his presence here to pay tribute to the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) for its efforts over the past months. My thanks go also to Mr. Karel De Gucht, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Belgium, for his presence at today's meeting. Yesterday's Arria Formula meeting gave Council members an opportunity to ponder the tragedy taking place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The international community, and in particular the Security Council, has the responsibility to protect those who are suffering the consequences of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“I wish, in accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the text in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“The Security 2 Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the fourth special report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, contained in document S/2008/728. Members also have before them document S/2008/703, which contains the text of a letter dated 31 October 2008 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. At this meeting the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Alan Doss, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to whom I give the floor.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Alan Doss, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Doss to take a seat at the Council table. On behalf of the Security Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Karel De Gucht, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Belgium. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, 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. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Mr. Nsengimana (Rwanda) took seats at the Council table.”
2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6024 (2008) · source
“As I said earlier, we need further analysis and more information in order to take part in a discussion on the nature of an intervention. We hope that the countries and organizations that have the capacity to provide personnel and resources necessary to take part in those efforts will respond to the call of the Secretary-General. I now resume my functions as President of the Security 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. I invite Council members to informal consultations on this item at 3 pm. today. The meeting rose at I p.m.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“We note and are grateful for the efforts made by the countries that have come forward to comply with the provisions of resolution 1816 (2008) and to ensure a coordinated international effort to combat acts of piracy. We agree with the Secretary-General that it is crucial to maintain coherence in international efforts in Somalia in order to address the various aspects of this conflict. Thus, the establishment of links between the African Union Mission in Somalia, the current anti- piracy operation and future interventions should make it possible to effectively respond to the causes and consequences of lawlessness in Somalia, which now poses a threat to international peace and security. Finally my delegation has carefully studied the observations made by the Secretary-General.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“For Costa Rica, it is crucial to protect and facilitate the delivery of such assistance. My delegation welcomed the inclusion of wording along those lines in resolution 1816 (2008), and we hope that that dimension will also be included in the preparations for a future intervention in Somalia. 08-6107] We agree, moreover, with the Secretary-General that one of the first objectives in Somalia will be to secure the airport and seaport of Mogadishu, even though we understand that this will only be the beginning of the task of providing security and ensuring delivery of humanitarian assistance. With respect to piracy off the coast of Somalia, my delegation expresses concern over the increasing number of cases of armed robbery and kidnappings on the sea.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“We deplore in particular the fact that United Nations personnel, including local staff, the personnel of organizations that provide humanitarian assistance and other international personnel have been the direct targets of killings, kidnappings and extortion by armed groups. We consider this to be unacceptable. Also, we are concerned that past United Nations efforts have not yielded results owing to extraneous circumstances, such as the failure to pay police salaries, which have hampered the achievement of the objectives we all seek. We believe that progress in the political and security situation is necessary for the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance to the population of Somalia. We all know that if the security situation does not improve, more people require humanitarian assistance.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“We welcomed the signing of the Addis Ababa agreement, as well as the significant progress in the discussions between the Transitional Federal Government and the Alliance for the Re-liberation of Somalia on the implementation of the Djibouti agreement, in particular with respect to the implementation of the mandates of the Joint Security Committee and the High-Level Committee. We believe it is important that the groups that have not yet done so should join this agreement, which remains open; in that way, they would become a constructive part of the peace process in Somalia. For Costa Rica, as well as for other delegations, it is particularly disturbing to see the deterioration in the security situation during the period under review.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Costa Rica. I would like to begin by welcoming the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization and thanking him for the briefing he has given us. I also thank Mr. Menkerios, Mr. Zenenga, the representative of Somalia and the observer of the African Union. Like other Council members, and Ambassador Sawers in particular, I believe that the Council is facing an important decision. We trust that we will be given the information, and we will conduct the analysis and debate necessary to define the nature of our intervention in Somalia. This is crucial; it is something that we will be discussing in the future.”
2008-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6020 (2008) · source