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“I welcome the presence among us of His Excellency President Olusegun Obasanjo and thank him for addressing the Council in his capacity as President of Nigeria and Chairman of the African Union. We have been advocating in the Security Council that the African Union should be granted the opportunity to provide the Council with an authoritative and accurate perspective on the challenges ahead to achieve stability and development in Africa. We have been requesting that the African Union be invited to come to the Security Council. And to my delegation, the historical and cultural ties between Nigeria and Brazil confer even greater meaning to this occasion. We all agree that regional organizations are increasingly relevant in the overall international effort for peace and security.”
2004-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5043 (2004) · source
“The need to redress all cases of impunity and violations of human rights should not be limited to efforts, however praiseworthy, to act against those who committed the most serious crimes in 1999. All perpetrators of crimes and violations of human rights, be they serious or minor, need to be punished in a new State such as Timor-Leste. My delegation takes this opportunity to call on all parties concerned - inside and outside Timor-Leste - the donor community and human rights organizations, as well as the Dili and Jakarta Governments, to make all possible efforts to build a culture of respect for human rights in this new nation, which will provide a solid basis for a democratic State and will accelerate its development process.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“In that regard, Brazil hopes that bilateral negotiations between Australia and Timor-Leste on the maritime boundaries, as well as negotiations with Indonesia regarding land boundaries, can soon be finalized in order to help the Timor-Leste Government, in the most effective way, to sustain stability and foster development. As far as the fight against impunity is concerned, we encourage the international community to continue to provide support - particularly diplomatic and financial support - to the improvement of the judicial system in Timor-Leste, as well as to the work of the Commission on Reception, Truth and Reconciliation. We consider this to be an essential part of any process of democratic consolidation.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Thus, bilateral and multilateral support, in particular from international financial organizations, will be crucial for the future of Timor-Leste. We hope that such support will continue and that it will be properly managed in full cooperation between Timorese authorities and institutions on the one hand and their international partners on the other. I am also pleased to acknowledge the Secretary- General's reference to the relationship between Timor- Leste's own capacity to generate sufficient national income and the development of sustainable national institutions, which will lead to stability and improved socio-economic conditions.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“We are pleased to acknowledge that there has been an overall improvement in stability and in the security situation in the country, although smuggling, illegal trading and border-crossing continue to be causes of concern. We welcome the significant steps being taken for the country's first elections since independence. Relevant progress has also been achieved in the areas of public administration and law enforcement. We believe that, with appropriate support from UNMISET - particularly from its civilian component - it should be possible to reach more positive results by May 2005. Nonetheless, and in line with the Secretary- General's opinion, there is a series of pending issues that need to be addressed. The country will continue to be dependent on international assistance in order to reach its development goals.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Hedi Annabi for his thorough and objective presentation of the Secretary-General's report on UNMISET. My delegation welcomes the report and shares the Secretary-General's assessments regarding progress made in Timor-Leste towards self-sufficiency, as well as his remarks about major challenges still to be overcome by the Timorese Government itself and by the international community and the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) in fulfilling their roles and living up to expectations. This is a mid-term report, and my delegation understands that we have good reason to believe that the completion of UNMISET's mandate in Timor-Leste will proceed as smoothly as possible.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Only by benefiting from the value of dialogue, tolerance and diversity will Kosovo be able to leave behind decades of conflict and destruction and pave the way for a better future for all.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“The lack of tangible progress towards a political solution for Kosovo magnifies the human dimension of the tragedy. As long as the political situation remains uncertain, prospects are bleak for economic recovery. In spite of laudable efforts in this area by UNMIK and the Provisional Institutions, unemployment, rural backwardness, gender disparities and deficient educational, health and social welfare systems continue to prevail. The March riots in Kosovo and their repercussions in Serbia and Montenegro have reminded us that the persistence of an environment of underlying violence and resentment in the province can threaten the stability of the whole region and potentially generate more ethnic clashes. Finally, we must call upon the authorities in Pristina and Belgrade to ensure the resumption of the work of the dialogue working groups.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“The Kosovo Provisional Institutions of Self-Government would make a valuable contribution to peace if they concentrated on helping to implement the standards for Kosovo, a prerequisite for the future discussion on the status of the province. Firmer engagement is needed for achieving adequate standards for minority rights. Minorities must also accept the responsibility of engaging constructively in the building of peace. Effective participation in the political process, and particularly in the upcoming elections, is one of the ways to strengthen such engagement. All minorities, and especially Kosovo Serbs, must be aware that refusal to participate in shaping a new political scenario will only aggravate exclusion and helplessness.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“Although Brazil does not oppose decentralization and a degree of autonomy for minorities, we remain faithful to the principal that peace and reconciliation in the region must be based on compliance with resolution 1244 (1999) and the "standards before status" policy. In that connection, we call upon the Provisional Institutions to enhance their commitment to the fulfilment of the Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan, which is the only viable path towards meeting the standards that will allow a future decision on the status of the province. Progress towards peace will not be fostered by unilateral acts, such as the recent movement by the Kosovo Assembly to make amendments to the Constitutional Framework on issues that actually fall within UNMIK's sphere of competence.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“In practice, they are being denied the right to a normal life. The international community must take a firm stance in protecting them against the continued violation of their fundamental rights and in encouraging the Provisional Institutions to honour the commitments set out by the Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan in that regard. In recent months, many different plans for the future of the province have seen the light of day. We must remain aware of the dangers of solutions based on changing borders or allowing internal cantonization. They are artificial and in the past have proven to increase volatility in the Balkans. We favour solutions that rest on integration and that are capable of preventing further division.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“We note with appreciation that the task of identifying and prosecuting those responsible for the violent outbursts of last March has not been neglected. We appreciate the fact that police in Kosovo have arrested suspects in connection with the riots and that many cases are in the initial stages of prosecution. Although it is encouraging that effective steps are being taken to avoid impunity, it is important to guarantee that this effort does not lose momentum and that cases of involvement by Kosovo police officers be pursued. We also appreciate the progress made in the implementation of the reconstruction programme following the violence in March. Unfortunately, the overall minority rights situation has deteriorated. Kosovo Serbs and other groups are still facing severe restrictions to their freedom to work and travel.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“Brazil reiterates its support for the work carried out by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in the very volatile circumstances that prevail in Kosovo. The Mission has been able to deal with the extremely difficult situation on the ground and to respond promptly to challenges to its authority. We are also appreciative of the efforts of the "Contact Group Plus" in promoting the implementation of standards. In that regard, I would like to express our appreciation for the work performed by former Special Representative Harri Holkeri. I would also like to welcome the appointment of Soren Jessen-Petersen as the new Special Representative for Kosovo, whose credentials certainly qualify him for that difficult and sensitive task.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“First of all, I am very pleased to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I wish you a fruitful and productive term and I pledge to you the full cooperation of the delegation of Brazil. I would also like to extend my deep appreciation to Ambassador Mihnea Motoc of Romania for the excellent guidance he provided during July. We welcome the presence here today of Mr. Zoran Loncar, Minister for Public Administration and Local Self-Government of Serbia. I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary- General Hedi Annabi for his thorough presentation of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/613).”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“Political will and creativity are needed to connect various initiatives and different actors and to make them work in favour of peace and security. As President Lula stated during the Global Compact Leaders Summit, recently held here at the United Nations: "At stake is the world we want to build; a world divided by asymmetries and inaction in the face of exclusion and misery or a world capable of transcending irrationality and reconciling economic efficiency with justice and social progress." My delegation believes that the concerted efforts of regional organizations and the United Nations will become one of the various important tools for attaining that political objective.”
2004-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5007 (2004) · source
“When action is needed, it does not necessarily entail peace and security operations by the United Nations alone. The international community can assist in equipping regional organizations to respond to immediate threats, as proven very successfully with the Economic Community of West African States in West Africa. I wish to say a word on mechanisms to be used by regional organizations. They have better access to local media and we cannot stress enough the role of the media in the resolution of conflicts. The same holds true for the prevention of conflicts. Regional organizations are in a much better position to monitor the influence that local, national and even international media exercise over incipient conflicts and to take appropriate action to defend the free and impartial dissemination of information.”
2004-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5007 (2004) · source
“Underdevelopment, poverty and hunger are at the core of most conflicts in the world. They are present before conflict occurs, they will worsen while conflict is building up and they will degenerate into major humanitarian crises even after conflict itself has been quelled. Governments, international organizations and civil society have to get involved in the fight against the root causes of conflict. Regional organizations can detect potential threats faster and they can be very useful in an early-warning system. Together with non- governmental organizations, they are the natural watchdogs for the early stages of crises and for anything with the potential to become a threat to peace and security and that would require the attention of the Council.”
2004-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5007 (2004) · source
“It also became clear that our responses to crises have to start earlier and encompass a human approach to security. We should adapt our Organization to the challenges presented by the complexities of the current security situation in the world. Revitalization and institutional change are at the core of our appropriate response to the needs of the peoples, and the initiatives undertaken by the Secretary-General have opened a window of opportunity to reform this institution and to incorporate new ways of dealing with old and new threats. The sixtieth anniversary of the United Nations in 2005 represents the ideal occasion for demonstrating our renewed commitment to its high purposes and principles by promoting change - institutional, on the one hand, and substantive, on the other - by increasing political commitment to the Millenium Goals.”
2004-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5007 (2004) · source
“Many conflicts escalate today to major crises because of the widespread access to illegal weapons. Clashes within societies - between tribes or different communities - may be ancient, but the arms they have available now are modern, much more sophisticated and much deadlier than in the past. Clashes therefore escalate quickly to widespread killings and all sorts of outrageous violations of human rights. That is why we have to pursue our efforts to tackle the loopholes in the legal transference of arms that allow a diversion to the illegal market, as we have consistently stressed. When the Council discussed complex crises two months ago, the need for conflict prevention was self- evident, as is the link between peace and development.”
2004-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5007 (2004) · source
“The root causes of conflict in Kosovo might be very different from those in Darfur, which might in turn widely differ from the Haitian problem. It is also true that not all regional arrangements work in the same manner and regional peculiarities ought to be respected, but there is a wide array of areas on which cooperation between the United Nations and smaller regional or subregional organizations can be enhanced. Haiti is an issue in which the United Nations could seek more cooperation from the Organization of American States, for instance, in the light of previous political and electoral experience, as mentioned by the Secretary-General. The spread of small arms trafficking is also an area demanding closer cooperation from regional organizations.”
2004-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5007 (2004) · source
“Regional organizations are in a better position to detect early symptoms of conflict and to act promptly, thereby preventing intra-State differences from evolving into intolerance, prejudice, hatred, killing and massive crisis. Human rights monitoring is another example of a task best carried out by organizations closer to the area of observation. Complementarities between the United Nations and regional organizations can, and should, be further developed and utilized, although the Security Council remains the only legitimate organ to determine enforcement action. As we see it, the primary role of regional organizations is preventive. Their main efforts should be targeted at root causes, and those may be region-specific.”
2004-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5007 (2004) · source
“My delegation is grateful for the convening of this meeting, which we see as very timely. I extend warm greetings to you, Mr. Prime Minister, and to the representatives of the various regional organizations present here today. Regional organizations have an increasingly relevant role to play in the overall international effort at peace and security. Their framework is more flexible, and, by definition, they are closer to security threats and their root causes. As stated in the excellent non-paper prepared by the Romanian delegation, regional organizations have unique advantages: "they are the main depositaries of regional expertise, major stakeholders when it comes to regional security and, as the instruments that organize dialogue and cooperation, are effective conflict prevention tools". (S/2004/546, annex, para. 3) We agree entirely.”
2004-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5007 (2004) · source
“Finally, since Brazil chairs the sanctions Committee for Sierra Leone, I would like to add that the point raised in paragraph 42 of the report has also been brought to the attention of Committee members by the Special Court and that the Committee will be looking into the matter as soon as next week. The Committee will give due consideration to the request for a priori exemption from the travel ban for those under the custody of the Court should they need urgent removal for medical treatment.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“On the question of a regional approach to cross- border problems, it seems from the recommendations contained in the report that the harmonization of the various programmes of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement in the region has not progressed as much as expected. This is probably the single most important item for coordination among United Nations peacekeeping missions in West Africa, and it should be constantly pursued and should include, as recommended by the Security Council, countries neighbouring those emerging from conflict.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“We wonder if the high ratio of combatants to weapons noted in Liberia could mean that arms are being smuggled out of one country into another, in particular into countries without a United Nations military presence, as is the case of Guinea and Guinea- Bissau. The joint mechanisms for cooperation among peacekeeping operations in the region should prevent that from happening. We fully agree with the mission's recommendation that the Security Council should give consideration to the issue, and that ECOWAS should include Guinea-Bissau in its regional policies of containing proliferation. The fact, stated in the report, that ECOWAS is planning to strengthen its moratorium on small arms and to replace it with a mandatory convention is a welcome development, and the Council should support that initiative.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“The international community must remain fully engaged in Guinea-Bissau so that the investment there will not have been made in vain. The significant progress made in the political transition should not be lost through insufficient economic activity. We call upon the Bretton Woods institutions and development partners to step up their financial and technical assistance to that country, with a view to a smooth process towards sustainable peace, culminating in presidential elections in March 2005. A matter of grave concern is the large quantity of arms held by the population, as the report has indicated. There are concerns that arms from other countries in the subregion might be heading to Guinea- Bissau.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“It is our expectation that, in the future, the Council will be working within a framework not only of peacekeeping operations, but also of conflict-avoidance initiatives. Cooperation between ECOWAS and the United Nations Office for West Africa is very welcome, and we agree that the Office's needs for additional resources should be looked into as a matter of priority. However, it seems that, having been created as a result of the call of ECOWAS for a regional approach to threats to peace and security, the Office could benefit from being located in Abuja. With regard to Guinea-Bissau, our delegation has always stressed the importance of joint work done by the Security Council and by the Economic and Social Council, and it is a very positive sign that the mission was undertaken jointly with the Ad Hoc Advisory Group.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“We consider that the Council should be regularly informed about what specific projects are being carried out by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and by United Nations country teams in order to foster economic occupation in the short term - particularly by young people, who are most likely to fall prey to militias and armed groups. Although direct responsibility for development initiatives falls elsewhere within this Organization, their link to peace and security becomes ever more evident. That is why the attention devoted by the Council to development in post-conflict areas should be increased. We were also very encouraged by the intention of ECOWAS to develop a conflict-prevention strategy.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“But, having heard Under-Secretary-General Guehenno's briefing last Tuesday, we have renewed hope that the difficult situation in that country will benefit from the personal involvement of the Secretary-General at Addis Ababa and the upcoming meeting in Accra. We are also very pleased by the active engagement of heads of State of the region and of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the process of helping Ivorian parties return to the negotiating table. In the countries I mentioned, poverty and unemployment represent a permanent source of instability and insecurity.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“My delegation is grateful to you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We thank Ambassador Jones Parry for introducing the report (S/2004/525). First of all, I take this opportunity to mention that, in 10 days' time, President Lula da Silva will take part in a meeting of the Community of Portuguese- Speaking Countries (CPLP) in Sao Tome and Principe, and, pursuing our policy of cooperation and solidarity with Africa, he will also visit Cape Verde and Gabon. West Africa faces us from the other side of the Atlantic and is very close to our hearts and minds. We consider that discussions pertaining to countries of the region should have the full involvement of all Council members. The progress being made in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau is quite impressive. In Cote d'Ivoire the political deadlock seemed insurmountable.”
2004-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5005 (2004) · source
“In that regard, we recall that General Assembly resolution 46/182 continues to provide the framework to ensure strengthened humanitarian coordination, including with regard to principles of neutrality, impartiality and humanity for the provision of humanitarian assistance. Brazil has long understood that the protection of civilians in armed conflict must be afforded priority consideration on the United Nations agenda. The suffering inflicted upon civilians by distinct patterns of conflict is truly a matter of fundamental concern. The Council will be able to provide political guidance to the system if it adopts a victim-centred approach. Once the victims are placed at centre stage, not only as recipients of aid but also as bearers of rights, our debates can produce concrete measures to improve the situation on the ground.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“Furthermore, in order to look for more complementarity, the Security Council can work in close coordination with the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council in the field of the protection of civilians. The Council should not be exclusive in its activities. For instance, the critical issue of funding for humanitarian missions is beyond the Council's purview. At the same time, it is precisely because the efforts of the international community to address that problem still fall short of what is needed to end the suffering of civilians in armed conflict that the Council must continue to be fully engaged. We should then try to find the best approach to share responsibilities.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“The regional workshops organized by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, including the recent one held in Mexico for the Latin American and Caribbean region, have contributed to disseminating information related to this issue. The involvement of regional players is an important factor in improving opportunities to address at the regional level issues related to the protection of civilians, especially when conflicts cannot be handled within the confines of the States and when regional organizations are in a more favourable position to deal with the matter. In that respect, we welcome the progress that has been made in West Africa to address challenges related to cross- border flows of refugees.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“Given the devastating human, social and economic impact of HIV/AIDS, we need to ensure that the longer-term development implications of the pandemic are properly addressed. Needless to say, all parties to armed conflict must fully comply with the provisions of international law, especially humanitarian, human rights and refugee law. The role that the International Criminal Court can play in bringing to justice those who have committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and other serious violations is of fundamental importance. The Court is therefore an important element in addressing problems of impunity. Here, we need to reaffirm the importance of the widest possible dissemination of international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law and principles during armed conflict.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“Referring to situations of transition, Under- Secretary-General Egeland noted during a recent debate in the Council that "progress on security and political developments needs to be accompanied by corresponding progress on the humanitarian, social and economic fronts if the peace is to take hold" (S/PV.4980, p. 3). Hence, if we do not address this funding gap between relief and development we risk treating only the symptoms of the disease while its root causes remain untouched. An illustrative case is the challenge posed by the promotion of Haiti's social and economic development. In many cases, nations ravaged by conflict have also been severely hit by HIV/AIDS, a condition that has been appropriately described as a double humanitarian challenge.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“It is distressing that humanitarian assistance is not always provided on the basis of need. While funds are poured into relief assistance in cases of highly visible emergencies that mobilize public opinion, resources dwindle when it comes to laying the foundations for future recovery and development. We would like to underline the worrisome trend that disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and rehabilitation (DDRR) programmes remain continuously under-resourced, especially in the rehabilitation and reintegration phases, compromising disarmament and demobilization efforts.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“We find it particularly worrisome that most of the people in need of assistance and protection in the Darfur region of the Sudan have been remained beyond the reach of humanitarian relief organizations. It is also imperative to protect the protectors. Indeed, the issue of safety and security of humanitarian personnel must continue to be a matter of high priority in the United Nations system. It is most regrettable that humanitarian workers have been broadly targeted while trying to provide some hope for the underprivileged. They have increasingly become victims of deliberate violence. Attacks against humanitarian personnel thwart international measures to bring assistance and have a clear impact on, and connection to, the issue of ensuring access. The report also addresses the lack of support for the so-called forgotten emergencies.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“The use of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement by an increasing number of Member States is also a positive step and should continue to be encouraged. The Secretary-General points out the fact that humanitarian access is, in a number of cases, either denied or obstructed, thereby affecting over 10 million people in need, which is a matter of serious concern. States have the primary responsibility for the delivery of assistance to their own populations in need. But if they are unable to do so, they must comply with their international obligations and ensure the safe and unhindered access of humanitarian personnel in order to allow them to undertake efficiently their task of assisting the affected civilian population.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“In spite of the progress made, the Secretary- General rightly asserts that further action is required in a number of areas. It is essential that the most vulnerable groups, such as women and children, as well as others, including refugees and internally displaced persons, be effectively protected. The recruitment and use of children as soldiers is appalling, let alone the extensiveness of sexual and gender-based violence. While discussing peacekeeping mandates, the Council needs to be steadfast in promoting the rights and specific protection needs of the most vulnerable. The inclusion of child-protection and gender advisers in peace operations has been an important step in that regard.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“On a case-by-case basis, we are managing to integrate what has been agreed at the thematic level. Cote d'Ivoire and Haiti are two recent examples of the Council's willingness to allow United Nations troops to protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence, without prejudice to the responsibility of the host Governments. In that respect, the aide-memoire on the protection of civilians has been an important tool for the design of peacekeeping mandates. Although its application requires a more systematic approach, one could argue perfectly well that the aide-memoire has been adequately employed according to the specific challenges in each concrete situation. We are glad to see the Council moving in the right direction also with regard to other provisions of resolutions 1265 (1999) and 1296 (2000).”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“My comments today will focus on a few issues arising from the Secretary-General's report, starting with a certain level of progress that has been achieved. Indeed, we have made efforts to ensure that prominent provisions regarding the protection of civilians are part of our regular discussions and deliberations. As a result, peacekeeping mandates have been broadened to include humanitarian access, the safety of United Nations and associated personnel and protection of refugees and returnees, among other relevant protection themes. Taking into account the fact that these important measures have heightened the profile of United Nations peace operations, we are advancing, in practical terms, towards the strengthening of the protection of civilians on the ground.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“Mr. President, my delegation wishes to thank you for having convened this open debate on the subject of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We are grateful to the Secretary- General for his comprehensive report on this important topic and for the concrete recommendations he has put forward. I also express my appreciation to Under- Secretary-General Jan Egeland for his presentation today and to his whole team in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for their dedicated work. The Council has been discussing this thematic item on a regular basis over the last five years. With civilians accounting for the vast majority of victims in armed conflicts in many regions of the world, we need to persevere in our efforts to push forward this vital agenda.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source
“Before closing, I would like to congratulate UNMIL and the National Transitional Government on the progress now being achieved in Liberia and to appeal to donor countries to help the National Elections Commission in mobilizing the material and human resources needed for the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections in October next year as stipulated in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. The risks involved in postponing democratic elections would be too high to be ignored.”
2004-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4981 (2004) · source
“Our delegation welcomes the positive developments taking place as a result of the adoption of a regional approach by UNMIL, the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire and the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in Guinea-Bissau in the implementation of their mandates. It is also heartening to learn that the human rights situation in Liberia and access to humanitarian assistance have improved since March. The continuous training of law enforcement agents will contribute even further to that end.”
2004-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4981 (2004) · source
“At present, greater attention should be devoted to job-generation activities through supporting both labour-intensive enterprises and individual economic initiatives. Failure in providing economic alternatives may damage current DDRR efforts. In that context, the Economic and Social Council could have an important role to play in assisting in the management of economic recovery; the experience gained in Burundi and Guinea-Bissau could be instrumental to that effect, as pointed out by the President of the Economic and Social Council, Ambassador Marjatta Rasi, at last Friday's meeting.”
2004-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4981 (2004) · source
“We are concerned by information received from the Panel of Experts on Liberia that arms trafficking has not been dismantled and that factions could easily rearm. We believe that the complete deployment of UNMIL and cooperation among peacekeeping operations in the region can contribute to addressing this threat. Furthermore, renewed efforts should be made to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the implementation of its moratorium on small arms. As a matter of fact, in the light of the discussion held by the Council last week on complex crises (see S/PV.4980), cooperation with ECOWAS in developing programmes that could have an immediate social impact in Liberia should also be envisaged by the international community.”
2004-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4981 (2004) · source
“UNMIL has been central in providing adequate security conditions for the implementation of the Accra Agreement. We are very pleased to learn that UNMIL has successfully relaunched its programme of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and rehabilitation (DDRR) and that, since December 2003, 58 per cent of the anticipated number of combatants have been disarmed. It is particularly gratifying to know that an intensive public information programme has decisively contributed to that result. My delegation has always insisted on the relevance of public communication in complex operations, in particular that of radio broadcasting. Nonetheless, the Secretary-General's report also takes due note of the low number of weapons being surrendered in the disarmament process.”
2004-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4981 (2004) · source
“My delegation welcomes the progress achieved so far in the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed at Accra in August 2003. The present report (S/2004/430) lists a number of positive developments that have taken place within the period under review: improved conditions for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and for the beginning of national recovery; establishment of an interim national police force; progress in judicial reform and in the promotion of the rule of law throughout the country; empowerment of the Cabinet of the National Transitional Government; the appointment of a new National Elections Commission; and the development of legislation relating to the establishment of an Independent National Human Rights Commission and a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.”
2004-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4981 (2004) · source
“I take this opportunity, Sir, to congratulate you heartily on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to wish you much success in your term as President. I extend compliments to Ambassador Munir Akram for his very successful conduct of our work during the month of May, which was characterized by a highly demanding agenda. My delegation welcomes both the presence and the important and encouraging statement of the Chairman of the National Transitional Government of Liberia, His Excellency Mr. Charles Gyude Bryant. In addition, I express appreciation to Special Representative Jacques Klein for introducing the report of the Secretary-General and for the work he has been carrying out as Head of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL).”
2004-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4981 (2004) · source
“I would like to conclude by expressing the recognition of the Brazilian delegation for the tireless commitment and dedication of Ambassador Mufioz and his team to the advancement of the work of the Committee, the efforts of the Monitoring Team - which is fulfilling the roles entrusted to it by resolution 1526 (2004) - and the valuable support extended by the Secretariat to the work of both the Committee and the Monitoring Team.”
2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source