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Voto-Bernales

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first: 2006-10-19
most recent: 2008-05-27
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“First of all, we agree with the Secretary-General that ensuring humanitarian access to the civilian population affected by conflict is a fundamental requirement for their protection. In accordance with international humanitarian law, the parties to a conflict must allow and facilitate unhindered access by all humanitarian assistance providers to civilians in need. Regrettably, the reality on the ground shows us that access is still far from being safe, timely and free from obstacles. This means that millions of people are deprived of assistance that is crucial for their survival.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“The dangers that are faced by the civilian population in conflicts in places such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Gaza, Iraq, Darfur, Chad and Afghanistan, to mention only a few, show that, despite the good intentions of the international community, of the Security Council and even of the respective Governments, the civilian population still lacks significant protection. In this respect, Peru believes that the Security Council should continue to promote effective and feasible actions to guarantee the protection of civilians who find themselves immersed in armed conflicts, as well as of displaced persons and refugees. I would like to make a few comments on the report's recommendations.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“In this context, we are concerned by the overview that the report presents on the situation of civilians in armed conflict. Even though there has been an encouraging decline in the number of conflicts, in today's armed conflicts human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law have increased, and the civilian population, particularly women and children, are still the main victims. In many cases, it is precisely women and children who are even direct targets of the attacks, and victims of gender-based sexual violence in a climate of almost total impunity.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“Mr. Voto-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, Mr. President, I would like to thank you for convening this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I would also like to express my gratitude for the briefing given by the Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. John Holmes, and to acknowledge the work that is being done by his Office to improve the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Peru welcomes the sixth report of the Secretary- General on this matter (S/2007/643); it is a report of high quality. It offers a view of the positive developments, as well as of new and continuing problems that affect civilians in situations of armed conflict, and it offers to the Security Council important recommendations for their protection.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781 (2007) · source
“Finally, now that we apparently have an opportunity to begin a process of positive change in Myanmar, the United Nations good offices are more necessary than ever before. We therefore support Mr. Gambari most firmly. His task is an especially delicate one, given the complexity of the situation in the country. We continue to await the future steps that may be taken by the Government of Myanmar to demonstrate its commitment to genuine national reconciliation.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“We also feel it important for the Government of Myanmar to take all necessary measures to address economic and humanitarian issues of concern to the population. The increasing number of displaced and refugees is leading to a situation of instability that could threaten stability within the country and the region. In that context, Peru wishes to highlight the urgency of providing inclusive cooperation and dialogue as the only way to launch political changes that will lead to national reconciliation and economic changes conducive to stability and progress in the country. In the context of that task, it is very important that Myanmar's neighbours, the countries of South Asia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the international community continue to participate and cooperate.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Since the most recent crisis in October, and despite the fact that the authorities have reduced their military presence on the street and restored some fundamental freedoms, we continue to hear reports of violations of human rights and acts of repression against the political opposition and ethnic minorities. Although the Government's appointment of Minister Aung Kyi to coordinate dialogue between the authorities and the opposition is a useful decision, it is not sustainable for leaders of the opposition, such as Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, to remain under house arrest. Peru stresses that it is urgent for the Government to free all political prisoners, including those arrested during the recent demonstrations, and to take the necessary action to launch a genuine national dialogue.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Mr. Voto-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I thank Mr. Ibrahim Gambari for the information he has provided with regard to his recent visits to Myanmar and to some concerned Asian countries. We are happy to hear that some progress has been made in the agenda agreed by the parties in order to seek true national reconciliation, ensure respect for human rights, and prepare for a transition to democracy. We also welcome the invitation extended to the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Mr. Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, who is visiting the country from 11 to 15 of this month. We regret, however, the request made by the Government that the United Nations Resident Coordinator be withdrawn from that country.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“In conclusion, we feel that there is a broad and promising area that can be developed further here, so that the regional and subregional mechanisms can cooperate and accompany multilateral action at the global level to strengthen the principles and purposes of the United Nations, paying attention to the specificities of each region and maintaining the framework of subsidiarity and complementarity established in the United Nations Charter.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Together with the strengthening of the political institutions, there are also the economic and social needs that have to be dealt with in order to consolidate peace. The regional and subregional organizations must continue to make their contribution to bringing about an international environment that will strengthen stability, support development projects, facilitate trade and promote private investment. As part of this reconstruction effort, multinational companies should also be included, grouped together, for example, in the Global Compact.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“And we should check that the operations that require United Nations funding be in line with the patterns and criteria established in the Charter for the maintenance of peace and security. On the other hand, with regard to the mandates of many of these peacekeeping operations, support is included for the holding of elections, for the channelling of political dialogue and for the reconstruction of democratic institutions in post- conflict situations. It is these aspects that help to guarantee the stability of a country or a Government. International or subregional organizations are, therefore, called upon to complement the efforts of the international community, including by early warning systems, in order to dissipate tensions and to prevent or slow down the violation of human rights.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“That explains why this specific experience of collaboration in the field is rather mixed; there are some positive cases and some not quite so positive. I would now like to refer to three areas in which the Council has been active - namely, peacekeeping operations, institutional strengthening and peacebuilding. The primary responsibility to act rapidly and effectively in the areas of peace and security is the duty of the Security Council. On that basis, it is important to mobilize cooperation with regional organizations and to ensure that we are able to deploy rapidly with adequate logistics and troops. In these kinds of cases, and to be effective, we must take into account the disparate capacities, both military and financial, that the forces of the regional organizations may have available.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“In many cases, these capacities can be strengthened, thanks to horizontal and vertical cooperation. But this cooperation must be adapted on a case-by-case basis to each specific organization, and in particular must be adapted to each region, within the framework of the United Nations Charter. This is why we need to deepen further the contacts between the United Nations and these regional organizations at the institutional level, as well as on the ground. We have to recognize that this interaction is not without problem areas; sometimes this arises from the constitutive agreements of the regional organizations or their degree of institutional strength; but in other cases this arises because of a lack of political will on the part of the actors or because of their relative lack of weight in the relevant organization.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Resolution 1631 (2005) reflected that development and provided us with a useful inventory for extending and strengthening the areas of cooperation that are evident in our discussions and decisions on the issues on the agenda of the Council. In addition to their advantageous position with respect to the prevention and resolution of conflicts, regional and subregional organizations have also been participating in peacekeeping operations. Furthermore, they are currently being called upon to take part in institutional and material reconstruction efforts. They are able to do this, because they know well the structural problems that lie at the heart of conflicts, and they have an overall view of the internal and regional problems that bring together aspects of security, development and human rights.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Mr. Voto-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by welcoming you, Sir, to this Chamber today and to congratulate you on the initiative of placing this very important subject on the agenda of the Council. Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations establishes parameters for the distribution of work, responsibilities and duties shared by this universal Organization and regional arrangements and entities. It requires that their work be consistent with the purposes and principles of the Charter. That legal framework has assumed particular importance since the carrying out of joint activities between international, regional and subregional organizations was incorporated into the mandate of the Security Council.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Given the current situation, my delegation believes that it is important to maintain the present troop levels in UNOCI. We look forward to a new report from the Secretary-General on the basis of which we can consider the steps to be taken in the future.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“We also call on regional organizations in Africa, and especially on the Economic Community of West African States, to continue their close cooperation with the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) in implementing the Ouagadougou Agreement. Furthermore, we call on the international community as a whole to provide support in the areas of logistical support and capacity building, especially for the Integrated Command Centre and the mixed units. Special attention should also be paid to the issue of human rights in C6te d'Ivoire, where there are still violations by elements of the Forces nouvelles, who have been intimidating civilians and subjecting them to arbitrary detention and arrest. We are also concerned about reports of trafficking in human beings, especially children, for prostitution and forced labour.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“Some of the specific tasks to be accomplished urgently include the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, the dismantling of militias, the merging and restructuring of defence and security forces, the re-establishment of State administration throughout the country, the identification of the population and voter registration. The process as a whole should be geared towards the holding of elections as the final component of peacebuilding. In that regard, it is necessary both to establish an exact timeframe for the holding of elections and to emphasize the importance of certifying each stage to ensuring absolute credibility of the process. My delegation therefore calls on the Facilitator to continue his efforts to speed up the peace process.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“We are pleased that, despite delays in implementation, the parties in Cote d'Ivoire still have the political will to continue to make progress, as attested to once again following the reprehensible attack against Prime Minister Guillaume Soro. The signals sent out in that connection to Ivorian society point to unwavering commitment to peace and to unity and resolve in the face of violence. We would like to underscore the valuable support of the financing provided by the international community in the implementation of the Agreement and post-conflict recovery. That positive element provides additional momentum and serves to underscore the responsibility of the Government of Cote d'Ivoire to respond to national and international expectations vis-a-vis the meeting of timelines.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“Nevertheless, seven months after that event, we are concerned to note the significant slackening in the initial momentum to implement the Agreement - given that timelines have been extended considerably and we do not yet know when the process will be completed. We are aware of the overall problem of the capacity of national institutions to manage the process and of their need for international support in the areas of logistics and capacity building. In that regard, we would like the underscore the need for support for the Integrated Command Centre and the mixed units. However, we believe that those difficulties should not be an insurmountable obstacle to continuing the peace process.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“Mr. VotO-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to welcome the presence among us of Mr. Djibrill Bassole, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso, in his capacity as representative of the Facilitator of the peace process in Cote d'Ivoire. Through him, I would also like to congratulate President Blaise Compaore for his important contribution to peacebuilding in C6te d'Ivoire. I would also like to welcome the presence among us of Jean- Marie Bockel, Secretary of State for Cooperation and la Francophony of France, as well as to thank Mr. Abou Moussa for his introduction of the report (S/2007/593) of the Secretary-General. The signing of the Ouagadougou Agreement was a milestone in the process of peaceably transforming Ivorian society.”
2007-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5765 (2007) · source
“We consider that it should continue, consistent with its mandate and with the possibilities on the ground, to work to consolidate all activities that can help attain political and legal stability, institutional and economic reconstruction, humanitarian assistance and the protection of human rights in Iraq.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Distribution of oil revenue in a negotiated fashion will help to improve the climate of understanding among Iraqis, and will engender confidence that those resources will benefit all citizens. For any effort to stabilize Iraq to be viable, neighbouring countries too must cooperate. Iraq and its neighbours must continue to act cautiously and diligently to address urgent issues on their common agenda while avoiding unilateral action that would complicate the delicate situation in Iraq. Peru urges a stronger spirit of multilateral assistance for Iraq. Finally, Peru expresses its support for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“The raison d'etre of a State is to protect the lives and the human rights of its citizens. Those who attack the rule of law or human rights should be called to account in a court of law. In the endeavour to restore hope to the Iraqi people, progress in rebuilding the infrastructure and economic and social development are of the greatest importance. The International Compact with Iraq is an important framework for international assistance. Conditions for its implementation will improve with improvements in security, reconciliation and transparency, and with the enactment of national laws that reflect solid political agreements on the management of natural resources. Iraq's oil wealth must be dealt with in a responsible and transparent manner.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“In a democracy, use of force not subject to the law and inconsistent with respect for human rights and international humanitarian law cannot be permitted. A single, credible and non-sectarian body is required to legitimize the use of force in Iraq. Here, the militias must be disarmed. Effective, credible and legitimate security forces can be partners in stabilizing the country and fully restoring its sovereignty. These responsibilities must be transferred more quickly from the Multinational Force to the Iraqi forces. Peru also regrets the deterioration in the human rights situation and urges Iraqi authorities and the international community to continue to build a democracy that respects human rights. There must be no place for impunity in the establishment of democratic institutions in Iraq.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“We believe that, to achieve that goal, essential elements for dialogue and national reconciliation continue to be the following: security issues; the distribution of oil revenues; resolution of the problem of Kirkuk; constitutional reform; allocation of functions between the central Government and the regions; and de-Baathification. In order to encourage dialogue and democratic reconciliation, the security situation must first and foremost be brought under control. Terrorism, as well as militias and other armed groups beyond the control of the State, must be eradicated. In this struggle, human rights and international humanitarian law must be respected by all with a stake in maintaining law and order and public security.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Peru is extremely concerned by the present internal political situation in Iraq. Neither the parliament's failure to take decisions nor the weakening of the Government due to boycotts and resignations by some of its members contribute to the stability of the country. This deepens distrust among communities. It is important to remember that the Iraqis themselves bear primary responsibility for the future of their country. We hope that the country's various sectors will understand that international efforts at this stage of reconstruction require their commitment to dialogue and reconciliation. We hope that the Prime Minister will make every effort to lead that dialogue and to work to revive the spirit of compromise among his fellow citizens.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“On the contrary, in some cases the situation has deteriorated, in particular with regard to religious and ethnic minorities. Iraqi leaders have not taken advantage of the decrease in acts of violence to unblock the deadlocked political process or to prevent sectarian fighting. Living conditions continue to deteriorate. Even the water supply is no longer guaranteed; cholera has broken out and school attendance is of great concern. The worsening situation means that the cost of reconstructing Iraq's social, economic and political fabric continues to increase. That is the price that Iraqi civilians are paying for the lack of dialogue between the country's leaders and the lack of a spirit of compromise in order to make headway on the sensitive issues on the political agenda.”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“Mr. Voto-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing and the representative of the United States for his briefing on behalf of the Multinational Force in Iraq. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2007/608) indicates a reduction in the level of acts of violence, but in Peru's estimation that has not yet been sufficient to prevent the continued deterioration of the humanitarian crisis resulting from the wave of refugees and internally displaced persons who are fleeing the violence in Iraq. Nor has there been a significant change in the human rights situation, in spite of improved cooperation between the Iraqi Government and the Multinational Force, as shown in the most recent human rights report by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).”
2007-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5763 (2007) · source
“We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank Ambassadors Gaspar Martins of Angola and Takasu of Japan first and present Chairs of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their work; the representatives of the Netherlands and Norway, Chairs of the country- specific meetings on Sierra Leone and Burundi; and Ambassador Gallardo Hernandez of El Salvador for her outstanding work in the Working Group on Lessons Learned. Peru, along with the rest of the international community, has great hopes for the effective work of the Peacebuilding Commission. What has been achieved thus far augurs well for the future.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“An important example of this desire for interaction, which is very practical, is the letter that the Chairman of the Burundi configuration in the Commission sent to the Council, among others, on 25 September, with specific recommendations. The Commission could have a crucial role in terms of advising the Council in very difficult and delicate moments, such as, for example, before the renewal of a mandate of a peacekeeping operation.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“With regard to operational challenges, it is clear that the Commission still has much to do in terms of the monitoring systems for the planned strategies, both quantitatively and qualitatively. Now we need to make the leap towards more solid achievements in the field, with a more active participation by the respective countries' civil societies. The Peacebuilding Commission, a governmental advisory body, has the difficult task of improving its links with this Council, with the General Assembly, with the Economic and Social Council and with the different agencies and departments of the United Nations system.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“In its first months of activity, besides addressing its rules of procedure and its organization and methods of work, the Commission adopted from the outset two criteria that we feel are crucial; it sought precise information in the field, and it maintained that the authorities and the society of the country under consideration should steer the process and constantly express their own priorities and opinions. This broad approach has been behind the tangible advances which have been achieved so far and which will allow us to gradually include new countries in the agenda. Apart from the central role of and the guidance given by the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission, we should also point to the importance of the Peacebuilding Fund and the Peacebuilding Support Office, headed by Carolyn McAskie.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“Failing to pay attention to these problems can lead to a renewal of Violence. In this regard, I would like to highlight the task of identifying specific areas of activity for Burundi and Sierra Leone, the two countries currently on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission. The formulation of the Strategic Framework for Burundi marked a considerable advance towards outlining an integrated strategy, and we hope that it will be followed by something similar for Sierra Leone, a country which recently held successful elections.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“Even more important than coordination is the drawing up of integrated, peacebuilding strategies which need to be adjusted to the specific needs of each country and which can serve as a guide in that difficult process of transitioning from a chaotic situation to tangible achievements in peacebuilding, such as disarmament, demobilization, integration and reconciliation, the protection of vulnerable populations, the reform of key institutions like the judiciary and the security services, good governance, the creation of democratic customs and tolerance, and the building of a viable economy. The key task of the Commission is identifying the critical problems related to peacebuilding and generally linked to the deep-rooted causes of conflict. They vary according to country.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“As has been clearly shown in the case of several countries included in this Council's agenda, peacebuilding activities should be integrated even during peacekeeping operations, that is, once there is an appropriate level of stabilization. It is true that the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council have their own roles in terms of peacebuilding. However, experience has shown that there is a need for central coordination in all these roles at the heart of the system, and this is a task that the Peacebuilding Commission has taken up with great dynamism.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“Mr. Voto-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I am happy to speak of the concrete achievements of the Peacebuilding Commission in the field, the experience obtained thus far, the general links with this Council as well as the upcoming challenges confronting it. Permanent peace is an objective that must be accompanied, from an early stage, by a comprehensive project on democracy, social inclusion, institutional foundations and sustainable economic advances. Security, development and respect for human rights reinforce each other. The idea of a new structure for peacebuilding is to strengthen the ability of the United Nations to assist countries to move from conflict situations into lasting and sustainable peace.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“The Government needs to create synergies and provide political and administrative direction to the country, while fighting impunity and corruption. It is necessary to recognize that Afghanistan needs sustained and constant attention, not only to strengthen security, but also to reconstruct a physical infrastructure to promote development, reduce poverty and create opportunities for well-being that will contribute to peace and stability. In closing, we feel that the financial support of the international community, as well as donors, is crucial to the international development strategy that will be launched in March of 2008.”
2007-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5760 (2007) · source
“Peru would stress the importance of supporting the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in its fundamental assault on the serious problem of drugs, using a policy of shared responsibility under the leadership of the Government of Afghanistan and in cooperation with the international community. But it is necessary for there to be effective results with immediate economic benefits to the more than 3 million Afghans who live off of the drug trade. The political system must also be freed of the perverse affects of this plague. The international community continues to endorse the construction of a democratic, peaceful and reconciled Afghanistan, free from terrorism and drug- trafficking, prepared to return to the path of development. There cannot be strong democracy without multi-lateral dialogue and unity of action.”
2007-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5760 (2007) · source
“The international efforts of the last six years have coincided with an exponential increase in poppy, opium and morphine production in Afghanistan. In 2007, Afghanistan produced a record amount of opium never before attained. This leads to a grave problem of credibility in the social, economic and political efforts aimed at reconstruction in Afghanistan, with repercussions related to security and democratic governance. Regional and international cooperation are more necessary than ever to counteract the increase of power of the drug trade, even with democratic structures and institutions.”
2007-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5760 (2007) · source
“We need better coordination between the Afghan security forces and the international security presence, as suggested by the Secretary-General. Similarly, an in- depth overhaul is needed regarding the situation of the Afghan National Police. On the other hand, we must avoid military operations that incur Afghan civilian victims and produce a negative impact on the legitimacy of the cooperation with the Afghan Government. The protection of civilians and their human rights, as well as the respect for humanitarian obligations and international law, must be at the very centre of all security operations. It is clear that the strategy to fight drug- trafficking is not working in many parts of Afghanistan.”
2007-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5760 (2007) · source
“In general, the security situation, especially in the Southwest and the East, is affected by a steady stream of terrorist attacks and the activities of illegal armed groups. The situation is increasingly complex because of the affliction of drug-trafficking. After six years, the increase in suicide attacks and terrorist attacks shows that Taliban, Al-Qaida and other terrorist groups are resilient and are acting increasingly in concert with criminal sectors, in addition to adopting convergent strategies. In this context, we believe that the Afghan State should adjust its security and reconciliation strategy to better respond to its adversary. Security in Afghanistan must be taken up as a priority by its own citizens.”
2007-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5760 (2007) · source
“In spite of that will, we see that, with the exception of some significant achievements in the areas of education, public health and food security, the deterioration of the internal, political and military situations, as well as in the fight against drug trafficking, means that this Council is facing a situation of great concern. Afghanistan has evolved in an unexpected direction over the last few months. This dangerous trend means that we need to reassess the strategies and tactics used and correct the activities of the Afghan Government and the international community. In this regard, we welcome the recent meetings of the member States of the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board. We recognize that the entire country is not equally affected by the same issues.”
2007-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5760 (2007) · source
“Mr. Voto-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Afghanistan, Mr. Tom Koenigs, for his briefing and express our gratitude for his very important work. Peru appreciates the will of the Government and people of Afghanistan, as well as that of the international community, in renewing their commitment to attend to the difficult challenges that Afghanistan faces in attaining peace and in reconstructing the country and its institutions.”
2007-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5760 (2007) · source
“In that context, Peru would like to highlight the urgent need to promote cooperation and dialogue as a way of seeking political solutions designed to bring about a democratic transition and genuine national reconciliation. In this task, the participation and cooperation of the neighbouring countries surround Myanmar is very important, as well as that of the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and of the international community as a whole. In conclusion, Peru would like to express support for the continued good offices mission undertaken by the Secretary-General through his Special Envoy, Mr. Gambari, leading to a dialogue between the Government and leaders of Myanmar.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“Also, the restrictions on fundamental freedoms, unjustified detention, cases of torture and other forms of maltreatment - all of these are unacceptable. We reject the arbitrary detention of Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi and of other political leaders, despite repeated appeals from the international community. This week, the Human Rights Council in Geneva has acted in accordance with its main responsibility, namely to respond when there are victims. As a member of the Human Rights Council, Peru actively promoted the adoption of the resolution. Further, the increase in the number of internally displaced persons and refugees is creating a serious situation of instability, which threatens security in the region.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“Mr. Voto-Bernales (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Mr. Ibrahim Gambari for his extensive and clear information about his recent visit to Myanmar. He has brought us credible testimony about the painful situation suffered by the people of Myanmar. Peru is concerned by the violation of human rights and the worrisome information about the humanitarian crisis that Myanmar is going through. This situation has worsened over the past year, as the military authorities have intensified repression against the political opposition and ethnic minorities, which has led to the displacement of hundreds of people within and outside the country. We join in the general rejection by the international community of the repression witnessed over the past few days against peaceful demonstrators.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“By adopting this morning's draft resolution, the Security Council has dealt with the first two recommendations. Still outstanding are the appointment of a new Special Representative and the possible consideration of a partial lifting of the embargo.”
2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source
“At the conclusion of its report (S/2007/421), the mission made the following recommendations: that the Security Council continue to support the full implementation of the Ouagadougou political agreement and the role of the Facilitator; that the Security Council, taking full account of the advice of the Facilitator, follow up on the recent recommendations of the Secretary-General on updating and improving the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire in order to support the implementation of the Ouagadougou agreement; that the Secretary-General appoint a new Special Representative and head of UNOCI; and that the Security Council carefully examine the request for a partial lifting of the arms embargo regime - and that the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004), should it be necessary, carefully examine this matter in order to contribute to the peace process and to the peaceful implementation of the Ouagadougou agreement.”
2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source
“In addition, the mission expressed its serious concern at the persistence of the humanitarian and socio-economic crisis in C6te d'Ivoire and stressed the need to undertake efforts in the humanitarian, socio- economic and human rights areas, particularly with regard to children, women, displaced persons and other groups affected by the crisis.”
2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source