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first: 2007-01-08
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“The Security Council appreciates the efforts of Member States and partners to support the early convening of the Congress and calls for further support. The Security Council underscores the importance of the Congress addressing in a comprehensive and meaningful manner issues of political reconciliation, including representation in the Transitional Federal Institutions, and agreeing a roadmap for the remainder of the transitional political process, in line with the Transitional Federal Charter and as laid out in the Roadmap to Governance, National Dialogue, and Reconciliation in Somalia of 14 March 2007.”
2007-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5695 (2007) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. 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 reiterates its previous resolutions and presidential statements on Somalia, in particular its resolution 1744 (2007) and presidential statement S/PRST/2007/l3, adopted on 30 April 2007. "The Security Council reiterates its support for the National Reconciliation Congress as a mechanism for much-needed political dialogue and reconciliation in Somalia. The Security Council calls on the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the National Governance and Reconciliation Committee to ensure that the Congress convenes as soon as practicable.”
2007-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5695 (2007) · source
“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. Mohamed (Somalia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2007-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5695 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to continue to follow closely and report regularly to the Council on the situation in Lebanon." (spoke in French) This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/18. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.50 p.m. 07-38179”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5694 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council calls upon all parties in Lebanon and the region to show restraint and a sense of responsibility with a view to preventing any further deterioration of the situation in Lebanon. The Security Council urges all States, in accordance with its resolutions 1373 (2001), 1566 (2004) and 1624 (2005), to cooperate fully in the fight against terrorism. "The Security Council reaffirms its previous calls upon all parties concerned to cooperate fully and urgently with the Security Council for the full implementation of all relevant resolutions, in particular those concerning the restoration of the territorial integrity, full sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5694 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council commends the determination and commitment of the Government of Lebanon to bring to justice the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors of this and other assassinations and underlines its determination to support the Government of Lebanon in its efforts to this end. "The Security Council condemns any attempt to destabilize Lebanon, including through political assassination or other terrorist acts. The Security Council reiterates its full support to the ongoing efforts by the Government and people of Lebanon to combat terrorism, solidify democracy and institutions through national dialogue and extend the authority of the Lebanese Government throughout its territory.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5694 (2007) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. (spoke in English) "The Security Council unequivocally condemns the terrorist attack in Beirut on 13 June 2007, which killed at least nine persons, including Member of Parliament Walid Eido, and injured several others. The Security Council expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Lebanon.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5694 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which she 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, Ms. Ziade (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5694 (2007) · source
“I thank Mr. Qazi for the clarifications he has provided. There are no further speakers on the list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.30 p.m. 07-38126”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“Although their support is vital, we must recall that the efforts of neither the international community nor the United Nations nor Iraq's neighbours can substitute for the responsible actions of the Iraqis themselves. Belgium would therefore encourage the Iraqi authorities to intensify their efforts towards national reconciliation, with particular attention paid to the constitutional review process. We would also emphasize the need to strengthen the rule of law, in particular by establishing security forces loyal to the central Government and independent of sectarian or partisan allegiances. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I shall now give the floor to Mr. Qazi to respond to comments made and questions raised.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“The long-term success of the efforts undertaken at those meetings and of the current momentum depends, however, on developing follow- up mechanisms to those conferences. The United Nations, the Secretary-General and his Special Representative have played key roles in these various processes. Mindful of the very unfavourable security conditions prevailing in Iraq, Belgium deems it crucial that the political and consultation role played by the United Nations and hopes to see it strengthened and expanded. Moreover, we support the ongoing presence of the MNF-I, as requested by the Iraqi Government and called for in resolution 1723 (2006).”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“It is only by overcoming the sectarian, regional and international divisions that the Iraqi people can achieve the peace and security that they so richly deserve. In the past few months, this greater awareness has resulted in a number of initiatives, which Belgium welcomes and in which it participated directly or through the European Union. In April the Geneva Conference on displaced persons was held, organized by the High Commissioner for Refugees. In early May, the International Compact was launched at Sharm el-Sheikh, immediately followed by the ministerial conference bringing together Iraq, its neighbours and a number of major international stakeholders. The holding of those conferences bears witness to the re-involvement of regional and international actors in support of a process of reconciliation and reconstruction in Iraq.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“While there is no clear improvement in the security and humanitarian situation in the country, we note the first signs of a growing awareness of the situation in Iraq in the region and in the international community as a whole. When one adds the daily casualties of sectarian and terrorist violence to the more than 4 million refugees in and outside of Iraq, it becomes clear that this crisis involves not only Iraq; its consequences affect us all. At the political level, Iraq's neighbours and the rest of the international community, after being deeply divided on the Iraqi issue, saw that no solution was possible in the absence of a unified and sustained commitment involving the Iraqi authorities. No actor alone can resolve the problems currently facing Iraq.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“I shall now make a brief statement in my capacity as representative of Belgium. I, too, would like to thank the Special Representative, Ambassador Qazi, for his statement, as well as Ambassador Khalilzad for his statement on behalf of the Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I). Once again, I welcome the presence of His Excellency Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, and convey to him our Government's firm condemnation of the attacks that took place today against the shrines of the Imams Ali Al-Hadi and Al-Hassan Al-Askari in Samarra, which are aimed at fomenting additional sectarian Violence. During our prior discussions, Belgium had shared the concern expressed by the Secretary-General about the danger that violence in Iraq poses to a society, institutions and a political process that remain fragile.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“I thank Ambassador Khalilzad for his briefing. I now invite His Excellency Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, to make a statement.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“I thank Special Representative Qazi for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Zalmay Khalilzad, Permanent Representative of the United States.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, and 2 by His Excellency Mr. Zalmay Khalilzad, Permanent Representative of the United States, on behalf of the Multinational Force. I now give the floor to Mr. Ashraf Jehangir QaZi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“The President (spoke in French): 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 Iraq. It is so decided. 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/2007/330, containing the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 30 of resolution 1546 (2004). At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq 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. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency, Mr. Hoshyar Zebari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Zebari (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table.”
2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms its support to the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy in their efforts and dedication to facilitate and assist in the implementation of all provisions of resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006) and looks forward to the Secretary-General's next report on implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) and to his further recommendations on the relevant outstanding issues." (spoke in French) This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/17. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 6.15 p.m.”
2007-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5691 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its deep concern at mounting information by Israel and other States of illegal movements of arms into Lebanon, and in particular across the Lebanese- Syrian border, and looks forward to the conclusions of the Lebanon Independent Border Assessment Team. It reiterates its call for the 07-37747 strict respect for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, including its air space. "The Security Council reiterates its call for the full implementation of resolution 1559 (2004) and urges all concerned States and parties, as mentioned in the report, to cooperate fully with the Government of Lebanon, the Security Council and the Secretary-General to achieve this goal.”
2007-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5691 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council notes with appreciation that further progress has been made towards the implementation of resolution 1559 (2004), in particular through the extension of the authority of the Government of Lebanon throughout its territory, particularly in the South, but it also notes with regret that some provisions of resolution 1559 (2004) have yet to be fully implemented, particularly the disbanding and disarming of Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias, the strict respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity, and political independence of Lebanon, and free and fair presidential elections conducted according to the Lebanese constitutional rules, without any foreign interference and influence.”
2007-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5691 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty, unity and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders and under the sole and exclusive authority of the Government of Lebanon. "The Council condemns the ongoing criminal and terrorist acts in Lebanon, including those perpetrated by Fatah al-Islam, and fully supports the efforts carried out by the Lebanese Government and army to ensure security and stability throughout Lebanon. The Council underlines the need to protect and give assistance 07-37747 to the civilian population, notably the Palestinian refugees. The Council reiterates that there should be no weapons in Lebanon without the consent of its Government and no authority other than that of its Government.”
2007-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5691 (2007) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its full support for the legitimate and democratically- elected Government of Lebanon, calls for full respect for the democratic institutions of the country, in conformity with its constitution, and condemns any effort to destabilize Lebanon. The Security Council calls upon all Lebanese political parties to show responsibility with a View to preventing, through dialogue, further deterioration of the situation in Lebanon. Recognizing the need to hold free and fair presidential elections in conformity with the Lebanese constitution and without any foreign interference and influence, the Security Council urges political parties in Lebanon to relaunch a national dialogue with the aim to reach an agreement to settle all political issues.”
2007-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5691 (2007) · source
“Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: (spoke in English) "The Security Council recalls all its previous resolutions on Lebanon, in particular resolutions 1559 (2004), 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 520 (1982), 1680 (2006) and 1701 (2006), as well as the statements of its president on the situation in Lebanon, in particular the statements of 18 June 2000, 19 October 2004, 4 May 2005, 23 January 2006, 30 October 2006, 12 December 2006 and 17 April 2007. "The Security Council welcomes the fifth semi-annual report to the Security Council of 7 May 2007 on the implementation of resolution 1559 (2004).”
2007-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5691 (2007) · source
“The President (spoke in French): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Security Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Terje Roed- Larsen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1559 (2004). It is so decided. I invite Mr. Roed-Larsen 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/2007/262, which contains the fifth semi- annual report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1559 (2004).”
2007-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5691 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which she 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, Ms. Ziade (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table.”
2007-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5691 (2007) · source
“I thank Mr. Rapp for his responses to questions and for the clarifications he has provided. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.25 p.m.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“President, to thank you, to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, and to thank all those representatives who have sacrificed their time to be here this afternoon and participate in this debate. The President (spoke in French): I thank Justice King for his kind words. I call now on Mr. Rapp to respond to comments and questions raised.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“I call now on Justice King to respond to comments made. Justice King: At this stage, I want merely to say that we are very grateful to those present here this afternoon who have participated very seriously in this debate. As President of the Special Court, I am very encouraged by the participation and the contributions of the States whose representatives have attended this debate. I think the message is that there will be cooperation and that the Special Court will be able to complete its mandate. It has not been easy; yet I know that, with the cooperation of the international community, the Special Court will succeed in its experiment. I want finally, Mr.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“Insofar as Belgium's principled support is also expressed in the form of regular contributions to the Court's budget, those documents provide an essential basis for the voluntary contributions that are vital to its work. December 2009 is no longer so far away, and we must reflect beforehand on the Court's residual functions that will remain to be discharged after it closes. Those include issues of witness protection, the enforcement of sentences, archives and so on. It would be useful in that exercise to seek possible synergies with other jurisdictions that are equally involved in this debate, in particular the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I call on the representative of Sierra Leone.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“In that regard, we stress the outstanding work done by the Court in terms of outreach since its creation, and particularly the communication efforts developed in the context of the Taylor trial. My delegation welcomes the fact that judgments in the case of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council are expected on 20 June and, in the case of the Civil Defence Forces, in July. That represents an important step forward in the Court's work, which we welcome. My delegation notes with satisfaction the fact that the Court is expected to conclude its work by the end of 2009. We welcome the two documents recently finalized - the completion strategy of the Court's work and the completion budget for the next three years.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“There could be no better illustration of how clearly the people directly concerned recognize the Court's contribution. One of the Special Court's important innovations is that it may issue the first sentence for the recruitment of child soldiers. Indeed, by its decision of 31 May 2004, the Appeals Chamber deemed that the rule prohibiting the recruitment of children under the age of 15 was part of customary international humanitarian law. That will certainly send an unmistakable signal to armed groups throughout the world that seek the unacceptable involvement of children in armed conflict. We cannot forget that the conflict in Sierra Leone featured extreme brutality of which children and women were the chief victims. The victims' perception that they have received justice is crucial.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Belgium. At the outset, I should like to thank President King and Prosecutor Rapp of the Special Court for their clear statements. Belgium welcomes the launch this week of Charles Taylor's trial before the Special Court for Sierra Leone. The holding of the trial is proof that there is no longer any question of impunity for persons accused of the most serious crimes, whatever their rank. My delegation has stressed on several occasions that peace and impunity are never compatible. That was the spirit underlying the creation of the Court. According to a recent study, 90 per cent of the population of Sierra Leone considers that the Court has helped to establish peace.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“I would be remiss in my duty if I failed to record a special word of thanks to the Management Committee of the Special Court and the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs for the invaluable help and advice the Special Court has received from them at all times. The President (spoke in French): I give the floor to Mr. Stephen Rapp, Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“Secondly, the Court seeks the cooperation of the international community in negotiating and concluding 3 additional agreements for the enforcement of potential sentences and the relocation of witnesses. Sufficient agreements must be in place as soon as possible to avoid delays in the completion of the work of the Court. Thirdly, I encourage States to support the Court's legacy projects and its consideration of relevant residual issues. Let me conclude by once again expressing my gratitude to the Security Council and the Deputy Secretary-General for the support that the Special Court has received from the United Nations since its inception.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“Charles Taylor to the Netherlands, and its adoption of resolution 1626 (2005), which extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia to include the protection of the Court's premises by a contingent of Mongolian troops. To complete its mandate, the Special Court continues to require the support of the Security Council and all Member States. In this regard, I wish to make three appeals. First, the Special Court requires secure funding. The Court has recently finalized a completion budget that outlines its financial requirements from 1 July 2007 to 31 December 2009. The total budget amount is $89 million. Available funds will be exhausted by November 2007. That is of grave and imminent concern. If the Special Court is to adhere to its completion strategy, it is imperative and vital that there be adequate financial support.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“The Special Court is also exploring ways to ensure that its buildings, archives and records will be preserved for Sierra Leone's children's children. Potential uses of the Court's physical site after completion of its mandate are being explored in conjunction with the Government of Sierra Leone. The Special Court has benefited on numerous occasions from the support of the Security Council. I would like to express particular gratitude for the Council's adoption of resolution 1688 (2006), which noted my intention to authorize Trial Chamber II to exercise its functions away from the seat of the Special Court and requested all States to cooperate in the transfer of Mr.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“The Outreach Section of the Court, through radio programmes, video screenings, town hall 07-37400 meetings and training sessions, has had great success in engaging all sectors of Sierra Leone society. The Outreach Section is now taking steps to ensure that although the trial of Mr. Taylor is taking place in The Hague, the whole of the trial process will be brought to everyone in Sierra Leone and will be made accessible throughout the West African region, particularly in Liberia and beyond. In addition, it should come as no surprise that, as the Court approaches the end of its mandate, legacy issues are one of its top priorities. The Court is continuing to transfer expertise to Sierra Leoneans through a number of programmes, including training on courtroom interpretation, witness protection and detention standards.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“President, while it is never possible to fully predict the duration of legal proceedings, let me reassure you of the Special Court's commitment to achieving the milestones set forth in the completion strategy and to continuing to review ways to increase efficiency. The importance of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, however, goes beyond the completion of its legal proceedings. As President of the Special Court and as a Sierra Leonean, I hold the firm belief that the establishment of the Court represents a major contribution to long-term peace and security in Sierra Leone and the subregion. The Court has contributed greatly to the efforts being made in Sierra Leone to resurrect the rule of law and to end impunity. The Special Court has made its trials and other activities a part of Sierra Leone's national discourse and heritage.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“Taylor, the projection is that trial proceedings will last until November 2008 and that a judgement on the merits and, if applicable, on sentencing will be issued in June 2009. Possible appeals may start in Freetown in July 2008. Any appeals proceedings are expected to last approximately six months for each case and to be concluded in the ARFC, CDF and RUF cases by December 2008. It is expected that the Appeals Chamber will complete a possible appeal in the Taylor case by December 2009. One indictee, Mr. Johnny Paul Koroma, is still at large. If he is apprehended between now and the completion date of December 2009, the completion strategy and the budget of the Court will have to be revisited. Mr.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“In the AFRC trial, a judgement is expected on 20 June. The trial of Mr. Taylor opened with the Prosecutor's statement on Monday, 4 June, in The Hague. According to the updated completion strategy, which was distributed to the members of the Council, the Special Court for Sierra Leone will conclude all 07-37400 judicial activity in Freetown and in The Hague by the end of 2009. As I have already indicated, two of the trials being conducted in Freetown - the AFRC and the CDF trials - are now concluded and judgements will be delivered in the coming weeks. A third trial, the RUF trial, is scheduled to conclude by December 2007, and a judgement is expected by June 2008. Once a judgement has been delivered in the RUF trial, Trial Chamber I will have concluded its assignments and become functus officio. With regard to the trial of Mr.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“Finally, I will describe areas where support of the international community is required to ensure that the Court successfully concludes its mandate. Four trials of nine individuals are currently before the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Three of these trials are taking place in Freetown, and one - the trial of Mr. Charles Taylor, ex-President of the Republic of Liberia - is being held in The Hague. The trials of alleged members of the Civil Defense Forces (CDF) and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) are before Trial Chamber I. The CDF trial has concluded, and a judgement is expected in July 2007. In the RUF trial, the defense is currently presenting its case. The trials of alleged members of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) and of Mr. Charles Taylor are before Trial Chamber II.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“Justice King: I would like to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to the Security Council for the decision to hold a debate on the Special Court for Sierra Leone. It is a great honour for me, as President of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, to have this opportunity to brief Council members on the achievements of the Court and the challenges facing it. This is a crucial stage in the life of the Special Court. While the Court is undertaking an unprecedented level of judicial activity, it is already beginning to wind down its overall operations in Freetown. In my remarks, I will update the Council on the status of the legal proceedings at the Special Court and its completion strategy. I will then talk about the impact of the Court on Sierra Leone and its efforts to leave a lasting legacy.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of the members to photocopies of a future document (S/2007/338), containing a letter dated 7 June 2007 from the representative of Canada, transmitting, in that State's capacity as Chair of the Management Committee of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the Court's completion strategy, a summary of the completion strategy and a summary of the Court's completion budget. I would like to welcome the presence of the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Asha-Rose Migiro, at this meeting. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by the President and the Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. I now give the floor to Justice George Gelaga King, President of the Special Court for Sierra Leone.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“The President (spoke in French): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend invitations under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Justice George Gelaga King, President of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, and Mr. Stephen Rapp, Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. It is so decided. I invite Justice King and Mr. Rapp to take seats at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Kanu (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
2007-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5690 (2007) · source
“I thank Mr. Moreno-Ocampo for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to a private meeting following the adjournment of this meeting. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”
2007-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5687 (2007) · source
“Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan The President (spoke in French): 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. Luis Moreno- Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. I now give him the floor.”
2007-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5687 (2007) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of June, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Zalmay Khalilzad, Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of May 2007. I am sure that I speak for all members of the Council in expressing sincere appreciation to Ambassador Khalilzad for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2007-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5687 (2007) · source