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Voto-Bernales

lines on the record: 325
first: 2006-10-19
most recent: 2008-05-27
sittings or episodes: 52
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“Lastly, we support the proposal of the Secretary- General on the establishment of a working group of the Security Council, which would specialize in the protection of civilians and be made up of experts. That idea should be studied very carefully on the basis of a further developed and detailed proposal. For the time being, we stress that reports on conflicts included in the Council's programme of work must contain information on the protection of civilians. Likewise, the Council's warning mechanisms and that of the Secretary-General must be activated in order to protect civilian populations.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The harm caused by these weapons continues over time because they continue to maim civilians long after a conflict is over, preventing the return of internally displaced persons and refugees to their homes and the socio-economic development of the affected areas. It is necessary to adopt a binding instrument that would ban cluster bombs, which cause irreparable damage to the civilian population. In this respect, we expect major progress and a political commitment in the Dublin conference this week. It is important to seek the full implementation of resolution 1674 (2006), which contains crucial provisions for improving at the international system for the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, including the responsibility to protect populations from war crimes, genocide, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“United Nations peacekeeping missions and other missions must have mandates that prevent the appropriation and the unlawful seizure of land and property that has been abandoned by refugees and internally displaced persons, and that support the issuance of property deeds when these have gone missing or have been destroyed. Fourthly, the Security Council must urge the parties to a conflict and multinational forces authorized by it to comply with the obligations that concern them in conformity with international humanitarian and human rights law, and to report on the measures adopted in order to guarantee the protection of civilians during hostilities in the implementation of their mandates. Fifthly, we agree that it is necessary to put an end to the terrible humanitarian consequences of cluster bombs and anti-personnel landmines.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We reiterate that serious cases of rape and other forms of sexual Violence warrant being referred to the International Criminal Court. Furthermore, States must assume, as a priority, their own responsibility to bring to justice and punish those who are responsible for crimes as part of an overall approach to peace, justice, truth and national reconciliation. Thirdly, we must stress the need to systematically include in resolutions references to the rights of internally displaced persons and refugees to return safely to their homes and places of origin, as well as the rejection of the consequences of ethnic cleansing and sectarian Violence.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Secondly, we support the decisions of the Security Council with respect to the mandate for the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) in resolution 1794 (2007) and the measures adopted for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in resolution 1807 (2008) to tackle the problem of the use of sexual violence against women as a weapon of war. We hope for similar actions wherever and whenever they are necessary in order to prevent women and girls from continuing to be the main victims of acts of violence in armed conflicts. Peru supports programmes and policies that promote the prevention of Violence. In this context, we must stress the need for the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Taking into account the reports on this theme, we believe that, first of all, in accordance with international humanitarian law, the parties to a conflict must allow and facilitate the unhindered access of all humanitarian assistance for civilians who require it. Regrettably, the reality on the ground shows us that this access is far from being safe, timely and obstacle- free, which means that millions of people are deprived of assistance that is crucial for their survival. That is why we support the practice of the Security Council to receive reports on every situation where there are serious access problems.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In many cases, it is precisely women and children who are the direct targets of the attacks and sexual violence because of their gender or their vulnerability in an environment of almost complete impunity. The risk situations that are faced by civilian populations in conflict situations, for example, in Somalia, Palestine, Iraq, Darfur, Chad, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to mention but a few, show that despite the good intentions of the international community, the Security Council and even the Governments concerned, the civilian population is still largely defenceless. In this respect, Peru believes that the Security Council must continue to promote effective and feasible actions in order to guarantee the protection of civilians in armed conflicts as well as those of internally displaced persons and refugees.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Mr. Voto-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. Likewise, I would like to express my gratitude to the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. John Holmes, for his briefing and to highlight the work that is being done by his Office in order to improve the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. In this regard, we are concerned by his overview on the situation of civilians in armed conflicts. Even though the number of conflicts has declined compared to recent years, Violations of human rights as well as international humanitarian law have increased in some of them, and the civilian population, in particular women and children, are still the main Victims.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“I wish also to take this opportunity to thank the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate for its support for our work as Chair of Subcommittee A of the Counter- Terrorism Committee. Finally I would like to thank First Secretary Yella Zanelli, protocol of the Peruvian Mission, who was intensely involved in both areas.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“As we know, the rights of victims and possible compensatory mechanisms are elements contained in the Strategy, and the Counter-Terrorism Task Force is working in this area. We believe that the Security Council should take these elements into account when it continues to addresses this issue. With regard to the adoption, by the United Nations of a list of terrorist entities and individuals in addition to the existing list on Al-Qaida and the Taliban, this would require reconciling the differing viewpoints held by Member States. I would like to conclude by thanking delegations for their contributions and the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch for its assistance.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“At the Working Group meeting held in April 2006, it was ascertained that the conclusions contained in the report under the previous chairmanship - held by the Permanent Representative of the Philippines - had not changed and that therefore the circumstances did not allow for substantive progress in those two areas. In keeping with the general views of the Group, the Chair decided to continue to address these issues through bilateral contacts and in particular to continue the process which had led to the adoption of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (General Assembly resolution 60/288) to the extent that this framework could contribute elements relevant to the goals of the Working Group mandate.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“I also wish to convey my gratitude to delegations for their constructive cooperation with the chairmanship and to Counsellor Vitaliano Gallardo of the Peruvian Mission for his daily participation and involvement in the work of the Committee. Allow me now to turn to the work of the Working Group established pursuant to resolution 1566 (2004) to consider and submit recommendations to the Council on practical measures to be imposed upon individuals, groups or entities involved in or associated with terrorist activities, other than those designated by the Al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions Committee, and to consider the possibility of establishing an international fund to compensate victims of terrorist acts and their families through voluntary contributions.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“Security Council resolution 1771 (2007) contains the first expansion of the exemptions to the measures adopted by the Council between 2003 and 2006; it is likely that this adaptation will continue. My delegation is of the view that this post-transition process should continue; it is crucial for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region and for the stability of the continent. It should also continue to be guided by the shared and unanimous vision of the Council, of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of the countries concerned. To conclude, I would like to thank the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch, led by Mr. Aleksandar Martinovic. In particular, I would like to thank Loraine Rickard-Martin, David Biggs and Francesca Jannotti-Pecci for their invaluable and unwavering support over these past two years.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“One year following the elections and a number of months after the establishment of the Government of the third republic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, two processes must find an appropriate and convergent solution. On the one hand, there is the need to support the elected authorities in exercising their functions in terms of internal order, the protection of their people and State security and exercising control over their natural wealth. On the other hand, there is the persistence of national and foreign illegal armed groups who receive arms supplies and financing for their activities, attack civilian populations, disregard State authority - as is unfortunately the case in the Kivus - and cause regional destabilization.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“We hope that the new Group of Experts - which is to submit its report on 15 January 2008 - will continue to effectively contribute towards the work of the Committee. In turn and in line with the decision taken by the Security Council, the Committee discussed how to make use of cooperation with the International Criminal Police Organization, including through the participation of its representative to the United Nations. Consideration of measures in that regard remains pending. In addition, we address the recommendations of the informal Working Group on General Issues of Sanctions contained in resolution 1732 (2006), in particular those sanctions that could be immediately implemented. I also wish to recommend the ongoing consideration of this issue.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“On this point I wish to note that we welcome the agreement reached within the Committee to facilitate the transfer of listed and charged individuals to the International Criminal Court in The Hague. This may have been the Committee's greatest contribution to the fight against impunity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and towards strengthening international criminal justice, in cooperation with the Congolese authorities. With regard to the activities of the Committee, the key concern of the chairmanship has been to provide follow-up to the reports and recommendations issued by the Group of Experts and my delegation has encouraged ongoing contacts and exchanges of ideas with the Group of Experts.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“This was a period during which the Security Council and the principal national, regional and international actors joined efforts to help establish an elective and effective Government within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This convergence of aims has been the greatest strength of the Committee in its dialogue with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and also in its dialogue with Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi and also with States outside of the region. Thus, the Committee has witnessed the improved cooperation of border countries with the Group of Experts over the two-year period. In turn, this convergence enabled the Committee to include a number of individuals and entities subject to the Council's measures, which has meant that the number of tasks linked to the list has increased.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“The ability to monitor those measures is increased when there is cooperation with States that have the ability to control the movements of individuals and the circulation of valuable primary materials or with States that are able to monitor consignments to the Democratic Republic of the Congo with all the necessary details. In view of this situation, the chairmanship of the Committee focused its work on two aspects - as a facilitator seeking to promote cooperation between those States directly concerned in implementing the measures and in their support of the Group of Experts, and as a catalyst seeking to forge the consensus that is crucial for the work of the Committee.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“As reflected in the report submitted by the Group of Experts that assisted the Committee in its tasks, the measures appear to be of limited effectiveness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in neighbouring countries. One must bear in mind that it is all the more difficult to distinguish between legal and illegal flows of arms or natural resources when the principal protagonists are non-State actors, when conflict is rife in border areas and when monitoring efforts must cover a territory as vast and porous as that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“Peru feels that those measures have been established in order to support the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo; to halt the spiral of violence; to ensure the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of these groups and militias; to encourage the process of the integration of the armed forces and police of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as reform of the Security sector; and to contribute towards the protection of children victims of conflict. We must acknowledge that it was not possible to make substantive progress in the monitoring of the arms embargo, nor in controlling the financing of the illicit trafficking in arms through the exploitation, trade and illegal transfer of natural resources, nor in the monitoring of the travel ban of the individuals on the list.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“The measures established and progressively adapted by the Security Council in resolutions 1493 (2003), 1596 (2005), 1698 (2006) and 1771 (2007), in general terms aim at preventing all Congolese or foreign armed militias or groups operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the east, from being supplied with arms and/or participating in military activities. To that end, the Committee established a list of persons and entities which have infringed on these measures, including individuals involved in the financing of these illicit acts, in particular in the trafficking of natural resources. As of July 2006, that list should include those individuals who recruit children or commit grave offences against children in conflict situations.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“Mr. Voto-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the close of Peru's mandate in the Security Council during this biennium, I have also come to the end of my functions as the Chairman of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and of the Working Group established pursuant to resolution 1566 (2004) on two initiatives in the fight against terrorism. The comments I am about to make, I make under my sole responsibility, and are not attributable to any other delegation, nor should those be seen in any way as a record of the work of these subsidiary organs.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5806 (2007) · source
“We agree with the report of the Under-Secretary-General concerning the need to maintain AMISOM, to ensure that it remains operative, and to strengthen its capacities through new deployments of troops in order to provide more effective and urgent assistance for the stabilization of the country.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“In the light of this dramatic situation, we must urge all parties to guarantee strict compliance with the principles of international humanitarian law and human rights. Moreover, the situation must be tackled, as the humanitarian crisis persists and the ongoing violence could dissipate all political efforts. To that end, we welcome the fact that the planning of a unified appeal for 2008 has begun, and we welcome the pledges for contributions that have been received. With regard to AMISOM. and its financing - and these are my concluding comments - we commend AMISOM's troops for their professionalism in fulfilling their duties, working in a highly difficult and risky environment.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“Considering the humanitarian situation, we are disturbed to hear about the lack of security and how this has increased the vulnerability of the population. The humanitarian situation has worsened, given the rise in violence. Access to humanitarian assistance is limited; it has been impeded because of the increasing lack of security, because of the roadblocks that have been created that block access to overland consignments of the World Food Programme (WFP), and pirate activities on the coast of Somalia that are preventing aid and assistance from reaching areas that require it. According to the last report of the Secretary- General, there are currently in Somalia some 750,000 internally displaced persons, of which 350,000 have only recently become displaced.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“In turn, the Government must also implement the recommendations adopted by the Congress, including the development of a road map, in order to accomplish those tasks that are enshrined in the Transitional Federal Charter, in particular the constitutional process, as well as the preparations for the national census, the elections to be held in 2009 and the implementation of the national security plan and the national stabilization plan. On the other hand, the opposition groups must renounce violence and must agree to the Transitional Federal Charter in order to create the necessary conditions for reconciliation. All parties must understand that it is only through an inclusive dialogue and through a genuine political process that a sustainable peace will be achieved.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“Taking account of the situation in the field and the difficult security and humanitarian situation in Somalia, I would like to outline a number of points concerning the political dialogue process, the humanitarian situation and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). In spite of its weaknesses, the convening of a national reconciliation congress is an important milestone in the process of national reconciliation. In this regard, it is crucial that dialogue between the parties continue, including the opposition groups, both within and outside of the country. We agree with the Secretary-General that the Transitional Federal Government should show the political will and must adopt a stance of openness when dealing with the opposition groups.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“Mr. Voto-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, for the information given to us concerning the grave situation in Somalia. We commend the United Nations Political Office for Somalia for its work, along with the United Nations team working on the development of a comprehensive peacebuilding strategy for Somalia. We encourage further efforts in this direction in order to find a solution to the protracted crisis besetting the country. We have taken note of all of the efforts that have been deployed by the Transitional Federal Government aimed at implementing the transitional political process and national reconciliation.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“Lastly, I would like to draw the attention of the international community of donors and entities of the United Nations to the need to continue to cooperate and to invest in Timor-Leste.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“In support of those efforts, UNMIT must continue to cooperate and coordinate with the United Nations system and the international community in order to support the Government with the implementation of the national development plan, as well as attention to other outstanding matters. Some of those are security sector reform, strengthening the justice sector and promoting democracy, human rights and humanitarian assistance, in particular the resolution of the problem of the internally displaced persons. We do agree with the proposal of the Special Representative, Mr. Atul Khare, that the Secretary-General should deploy a mission of experts to examine the relationship between UNMIT police and the armed forces and the Ministry of the Interior, in accordance with the supplementary agreement on the functions of the police.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“In that context, we believe that the Security Council must renew the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) when its mandate expires in February 2008, with a view to supporting the people and the leaders in taking on the great challenges that remain to be resolved, especially in the aspects of strengthening democratic institutions, building the rule of law and developing the country. The future of Timor-Leste is in its own hands. Its leaders and the population in general must assume that responsibility and continue to promote economic development and to ensure that the distribution of income reaches those who are most in need.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“We agree with and share the observations presented in the mission's report, in particular where its says that in the light of the enormous challenges faced by the country, Timor-Leste will continue to require assistance from the United Nations in different areas for the foreseeable future. From our point of view, it is crucial that the Security Council continue to be committed to assisting Timor-Leste, since we all know that reconciliation and development are complex processes that require time.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“Mr. Voto-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank Ambassador Kumalo of South Africa for his efficient management of the Security Council's mission in Timor-Leste in the last week of November, and we would like to thank the delegation of South Africa for presenting the report (S/2007/711). Peru would like to reiterate its firm support for the people and Government of Timor-Leste in the search for a State that is peaceful and sustainable in the long term. We believe that it is important for the Government and all the parties to continue to work together, on the basis of dialogue and reconciliation, in order to strengthen the progress that has been achieved and to overcome the current situation of fragility and instability in the security, political and humanitarian aspects.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“We understand that his visit has made it possible to identify the most pressing humanitarian needs and that he was able to request the Ethiopian authorities to conduct an investigation into the reports of human rights violations in that area. Finally, I wish to thank Mr. Holmes for his frank and clear presentation, which reflects the tragedy and the insecurity being suffered by thousands of people who are the victims of humanitarian crises. I should like to assure him of Peru's unwavering support for his work and for the resolute efforts of his Office to assist the civilians, including displaced persons and refugees, affected by those crises.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“The millions of human beings who are clinging to life cannot be helped through a gradual approach or political considerations; what is required is a great collective resolve to urgently mobilize all the assistance needed to save lives and to respect the human dignity of the displaced persons. We appreciate the 2008 workplan for the Sudan, to be presented on 11 September next year to international donors; it will be very important for those most in need in Darfur. The Sudanese authorities must be prepared to cooperate fully with the United Nations system and the international community to make progress in stabilizing Darfur. We appreciate the fact that Mr. Holmes visited the Ogaden region of Ethiopia, where the humanitarian situation has become worrisome.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“We now need to ensure the protection of the civilian population, and it is essential that all parties declare a cessation of hostilities. In addition, all parties must be required to permit full and unhindered humanitarian access in order to improve the flow of aid to the displaced population. The briefing reminded us of the factors contributing to the continued worsening of the humanitarian crisis in Darfur and illustrated the many threats faced by internally displaced persons, whose number had increased to 250,000 as of September 2007. The scope and the characteristics of the humanitarian tragedy in Darfur are a constant appeal to the conscience of the international community.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“We believe it is important that the Transitional Federal Institutions and all parties to the conflict promise to guarantee access for humanitarian workers and to provide transport authorizations so that the aid can reach those for whom it is intended. That deterioration on the ground further jeopardizes the possibilities that a solution can be found to Somalia's long-standing crisis. It is urgent that the international community and the Security Council assess how we are dealing with the humanitarian crisis in Somalia. Without security or access to humanitarian assistance, all the political efforts being made for reconciliation and stability in the country could come to naught. Furthermore, we regret the continued deterioration of the security conditions and the humanitarian situation in Darfur.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“Mr. Vote-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I should like at the outset to thank Mr. John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for the information provided regarding his recent trip. I should like to make a few comments on his presentation. With regard to Somalia, we are concerned at the deterioration of the humanitarian situation and the attacks against the civilian population, as well as the acts of intimidation and the human rights violations carried out by various parties. It is also alarming that access to humanitarian aid is at its lowest point ever and that humanitarian workers are being threatened and harassed, which is preventing aid from reaching the people most in need.”
2007-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5792 (2007) · source
“In view of the Prosecutor's report, the Security Council must act in a consequent manner in accordance with its responsibilities with regard to the maintenance of international peace and security and must, therefore, express the need for the Sudanese Government to comply with resolution 1593 (2005) and to cooperate with the ICC. Finally, Peru would like to reiterate its support of the work accomplished by the Prosecutor of the ICC and to congratulate him on his professionalism and impartiality.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“The Government of the Sudan has the legal obligation to cooperation with the Court in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005). As a Member State of the United Nations, the Sudan is therefore obliged to fulfil the provisions of the United Nations Charter, that is, to abide by Security Council resolutions. Its quality as a non-State party to the Rome Statute is not relevant in this context. Therefore, we call, once again, on the Government of the Sudan to immediately arrest and to transfer Ahmad Harun and Ali Kushayb to the ICC. In turn, we are of the view that the Council must uphold the relevance of its decisions and ensure that these decisions are fulfilled.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“The Prosecutor's evaluation of the complementarity issue has been rigorous and he has concluded that national jurisdiction has not launched nor is it in the process of launching legal proceedings in respect of those individuals sought by the Prosecutor. The Security Council acknowledges that the situation in Darfur constitutes a serious threat to international peace and security, which has already resulted in the numerous deaths of innocent people and has endangered the lives of millions of lives of internally displaced peoples. It was this Council that referred the situation in Darfur to the ICC in 2005 with the understanding that the sanctions for the serious crimes perpetrated and the end to impunity as a dissuasive element would serve to restore peace in this region.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“What the Prosecutor has told us in his report gives rise to great concern. The lack of cooperation between the Government of the Sudan and the Prosecutor's Office and the fact that the Sudanese Government has not taken action in order to implement the arrest warrants issued by the Court is of particular concern. Additionally, one of the indictees continues to exercise official duties within the Government and, paradoxically, in the humanitarian sphere. In turn, the Prosecutor has also indicated that crimes for which the Court holds jurisdiction continue to be committed in Darfur. We take note of the Prosecutor's view that those crimes are taking place with the knowledge of the military and civil authorities of the Sudan.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“Mr. Voto-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to start by congratulating you, Ambassador Spatafora, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December 2007. We are certain that under your leadership we will be able to successfully conclude of the work planned for this month. I can pledge my delegation's full support to this end. I would also like to acknowledge the work accomplished by Ambassador Natalegawa and his team and to congratulate them on the excellent manner in which they conducted the Council's work during November. I would like to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mr. Moreno-Ocampo, on his detailed and precise presentation on the investigations into the situation in Darfur and on the level of cooperation with the Government of the Sudan in this regard.”
2007-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5789 (2007) · source
“However, we believe that for the present, it is important that reports on armed conflicts that are on the agenda of the Council should contain information on the protection of civilians. Likewise, warning mechanisms for the Council, including that of the Secretary-General, should be activated in order to protect civilian populations. Lastly, we must acknowledge that, in order to strengthen the protection of civilians after the cessation of conflict, decisive action must be undertaken to build sustainable institutions in the affected countries in order to fight impunity, strengthen stability and generate conditions of governance that would make it possible to reduce poverty and create opportunities for well-being and development.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“In the light of the situations described in the report, it is necessary to reaffirm the responsibility of the United Nations to defend human rights throughout the world and to continue to place priority on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. It is important to seek full implementation of resolution 1674 (2006), which contains crucial provisions for improving the international system to protect civilians in armed conflict, including the responsibility to protect populations from war crimes, genocide, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. The proposal of the Secretary-General, contained in action five of the report, on the establishment of a dedicated, expert-level working group of the Council on the protection of civilians is an idea that should be carefully studied.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“Cases such as Cambodia, Kosovo, southern Lebanon and the Lao People's Democratic Republic mentioned in the report speak volumes about the damage caused by these weapons, which continue to mutilate civilians after a conflict is over and which prevent the return of displaced persons and refugees to their homes, as well as the socio-economic development of the affected areas. We are encouraged by the fact that the response of the international community has been positive, reflecting a clear political will to move towards a solution. We must adopt a binding instrument that bans cluster munitions that cause unacceptable damage to the civilian population.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“Fourthly, we agree with the Secretary-General that the Security Council should call upon parties to conflict, and upon multinational forces that it has authorized, to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights law. In this respect, we support action one, "Conduct of hostilities"; we believe it is important for peacekeeping and other relevant United Nations missions to report on the measures adopted to guarantee the protection of civilians during hostilities. Fifthly, we agree that we must bring an end to the terrible humanitarian consequences of cluster munitions.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“Furthermore, States, as a matter of priority, must assume their responsibility to bring to justice and punish those responsible for crimes, as a comprehensive approach to peace, justice, truth and national reconciliation. Thirdly, action four, "Housing, land and property rights" is very relevant, in particular the systematic inclusion in resolutions of references to the rights of displaced persons and refugees to return to their homes and places of origin safely and to the non-acceptance of the results of ethnic cleansing or sectarian violence, as well as mandating United Nations peacekeeping and other relevant missions to prevent the illegal appropriation or confiscation of land and property abandoned by refugees and displaced persons and to support the issuance of ownership documentation when this has been lost or destroyed.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“Peru joins in rejecting sexual violence in conflict situations and agrees that we must act firmly, both nationally and internationally, in order to bring an end to these practices through policies and programmes that promote the prevention of violence. We also believe it is important for the international community to support the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and that the Secretary-General report on the progress of mainstreaming a gender perspective in peacekeeping missions. We also support what is said in action two, "Sexual violence", in particular with respect to referring grave incidents of rape and other forms of sexual violence to the International Criminal Court.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“As a result, we support what is said in action three, "Access", in particular in reference to having the Emergency Relief Coordinator systematically bring to the Council's attention situations where serious access concerns exist, including through the biannual briefings and as an annex to the Secretary-General's reports on this matter. Secondly, the report of the Secretary-General is enlightening in pointing out that women and children are still the main victims of acts of violence in armed conflict, and that increasingly sexual abuse and rape of women and girls are used intentionally as a weapon of war by the parties to armed conflict.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source