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first: 2002-07-25
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“Since the Council last held an open debate on this topic six months ago, resolution 1674 (2006) has been adopted. Many of us had asked for such a resolution during that earlier debate. We commend the Council for having produced a text that contains many crucial elements for the further improvement of the international protection regime for civilians in armed conflict. The recognition that the deliberate targeting of civilians and other protected persons and the commission of systematic, flagrant and widespread violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in armed conflict may constitute a threat to international peace and security is a very welcome statement.”
2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source
“We have submitted our first report in a timely manner and also provided the Committee with updated information. In fact, the 1540 Committee and its experts have been highly effective in their dialogue with Member States and have established good practices that can be beneficial for other Committees as well. In this context, we would like to express our support for measures aimed at consolidating the work of various subcommittees dealing with counter- terrorism. Such measures should make the United Nations response to terrorism more coherent and more effective and should focus on building State capacity. This chain against terrorism, which we have been building over the last years, will only be as strong as its weakest link.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Future listing and de-listing procedures must, therefore, as an absolute minimum, grant targeted individuals and entities the right to be informed about the measures imposed and the reasons for their imposition, as well as the right to present information that might refute the case for listing. Furthermore, we urge the Council to consider procedures that could be considered an effective remedy or those that would at least entail a similar effect. Any such improvements would be highly beneficial for both the accuracy and legitimacy of the sanctions regime and, therefore, for its effectiveness. Finally, it must be stressed that any such improvements must also extend, as far as appropriate, to the so-called humanitarian exemptions. Liechtenstein welcomes the extension of the 1540 Committee, as mandated by resolution 1673 (2006).”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Sll'V.5446 The work undertaken by the United Nations over the last six decades to ensure that Governments respect human rights would suffer a great setback were we to allow the Organization to treat individuals in a manner which it would qualify as impermissible by States. We welcome Security Council action against terrorism, which is based on a modern interpretation of what the Charter means by the maintenance of international peace and security. It must, however, go hand in hand with an equally modern interpretation of international human rights law.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“In the meantime, several studies have been produced on this question which underline the need for urgent action by the Security Council. Like previous speakers, we commend, in particular, the study produced by the Watson Institute for International Studies. The Monitoring Team of the 1267 Committee has also made valuable recommendations. We call on the Council to give serious consideration to the many proposals made to improve the listing and de-listing procedures. There is no doubt that United Nations organs, when imposing measures that have a direct and dramatic impact on the rights of individuals, must respect international standards of human rights in a similar manner as States would have to.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“We agree that the CTC should take a more tailor-made approach in monitoring implementation, and encourage the Committee to deepen its dialogue with Member States beyond mere reporting. Liechtenstein has just submitted our fifth report to the CTC and stands ready to continue its cooperation with it. We are also grateful for the continuation of the practice of informal briefings for Member States on the work of the Committee. Once again, we would like to focus our comments today on the mandate given by the 2005 world summit to ensure that fair and clear procedures exist for placing individuals and entities on sanctions lists and for removing them, as well as for granting humanitarian exemptions. The 1267 Committee has been dealing with this issue for quite some time now.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“I would like to thank the Chairpersons of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), the 1267 Committee and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for their briefings this morning. I would also like to take this opportunity to reiterate our commitment to international cooperation in the fight against terrorism and to join all States in the unequivocal condemnation of all terrorist acts, irrespective of their motivation, wherever and by whomever committed. We are very pleased to see that the CTC and its Executive Directorate (CTED) are making further progress in refining their approaches to monitoring the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“We are of the view that the number and consistency of such appointments should become an essential element for the review of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and part of an overall assessment with regard to the nomination of women at the higher levels of peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. At the same time, we are aware of the need to provide the Secretary-General with names of well-qualified potential candidates for such posts. We therefore invite all interested States and NGOs to join forces in gathering the necessary information to make the appointment of women to such posts not only a priority but a reality.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Creating awareness of peace negotiations as a tool for achieving gender equality is essential. Against that background, we have constantly advocated the appointment of women as special representatives and envoys of the Secretary-General. Such appointments could play a major catalytic role in more strongly involving women in peace processes, especially when they reach more formal stages. They would also strengthen the awareness of the need to mainstream gender issues not only into peace processes but also into other political processes.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“There is ample evidence that women are very active in informal peace processes. However, that is not the case in formal processes. All too often that is due to the fact that women are hardly represented in the official groups that are common players in conflicts and their settlement, such as Governments, political parties, armed groups and militias. In addition, a lack of knowledge of the manner in which formal processes are conducted or of international legal and other standards is often presented as an excuse for not including women in such formal processes. Strengthening women's capacity as peacemakers must be pursued in parallel with increasing women's participation. At the same time, women need to be encouraged and empowered to hold decision-making positions.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Without such active involvement, decision-making will continue to be ineffective. For that reason, we are also of the view that the mandate of the Peacebuilding Commission should include an explicit commitment to partnering with civil society, including women's organizations, through formal mechanisms at Headquarters as well as at the country level. That would go a long way towards ensuring that women's needs, priorities and roles in peace processes are duly taken into account in the work of the Peacebuilding Commission. To that end, 14 women Foreign Ministers, including the Foreign Minister of Liechtenstein, have signed a letter on the issue of the Peacebuilding Commission. In order for women to be heard and for their concerns to be taken into account, they must be involved in peace negotiations.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We commend the remarkable work undertaken by the 37 United Nations entities that have contributed to the elaboration of the system-wide action plan. That plan provides a wealth of information on activities being carried out for women in conflict and post-conflict situations. It should facilitate the review of the impact of resolution 1325 (2000). In order to make that possible, it will be necessary to provide for interaction and consultations with civil society, in particular women's non- governmental organizations (NGOs). At the national level, such interaction could form the basis for the establishment of action plans for the implementation of the resolution. That would help to raise awareness of the need to promote the active participation of women in decision-making regarding all aspects of conflict prevention and peacebuilding.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Six weeks ago, the world's leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the full and effective implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). The fact that this resolution is one of only two Security Council resolutions that found explicit reference in the summit's outcome document (General Assembly resolution 60/1) is a clear sign that its adoption five years ago was a landmark decision. The resolution has the potential to profoundly change the way the Organization deals with conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. However, that potential has yet to be fully used. The fifth anniversary of the resolution's adoption provides a welcome opportunity to assess the impact the resolution has had on the ground and to identify ways and means to accelerate its implementation at the local, national and international levels.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We must place equal emphasis on the different aspects of that endeavour, as reflected in the various elements of the Secretary-General's proposal for a global counter- terrorist strategy. We are confident that such a strategy will be helpful in promoting a holistic and coordinated approach to the fight against terrorism. In that respect, we welcome in particular the initiative to streamline the work of the Security Council and its respective Committees and are encouraged by positive developments in the work undertaken in the General Assembly to conclude negotiations on a comprehensive convention on terrorism. We will continue to do our utmost to contribute to the success of those efforts.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“This is required by the severity of the sanctions measures, which include restrictions on freedom of movement and the quasi-permanent and uncapped freezing of funds. Such procedural improvements have, furthermore, become more relevant since the Council, in its resolution 1617 (2005), adopted a broad understanding of the term "associated with" Al-Qaida, Usama bin Laden or the Taliban which does not require knowledge on the part of the person or entity concerned. We are confident that Council members will continue to work hard on these matters, and we stand ready to make our contribution. Efforts to strengthen the sanctions regime and its procedures must be seen in the context of the bigger picture of global cooperation to fight terrorism.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“We appreciate the progress made in the strengthening of the sanctions regime but remain concerned that the strengthening of procedural safeguards for individuals and entities affected by sanctions is not yet keeping pace. Both the Monitoring Team's report and the resolution point to the need to continue to work on improving listing and delisting procedures. That was also confirmed by the world summit, which mandated the Council to ensure that fair and clear procedures exist for placing individuals and entities on sanctions lists and for removing them, as well as for granting humanitarian exemptions. It is our understanding that the term "fair" entails ensuring that those affected by sanctions enjoy real rights and have access to appeals procedures which come close to standards of criminal justice.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“We noted with regret - and reference was also made to this fact by the Chairperson of the sanctions Committee this morning - that the Committee, after deliberating the topic for many weeks, decided not to make the list available, and also that no explanation was offered for that decision. We have sent a written reply to the Committee and understand that the letter will be circulated as an official document of the Security Council. Since the last briefing, the third report of the Monitoring Team supporting the 1267 Committee has been released to States that are not members of the Council. We would like to thank Mr. Richard Barrett and his experts for their thorough analysis and recommendations, some of which have already been taken into account by the Council in resolution 1617 (2005).”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“We would thus find it desirable for the Security Council to grant interested States access to all Committee decisions on that matter in order to better understand the Committee's practice. This would help them to assess the chances of success of potential applications from listed persons or entities residing in their territories. Far from full disclosure of Committee practice, however, we simply requested that the list of States whose notifications under the humanitarian exemption regime were received favourably by the Committee be made accessible to interested States. That would have enabled us to contact those States bilaterally and to discuss their experience with them directly.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“At the most recent open briefing, we referred to a request made by Liechtenstein to the Taliban and Al-Qaida sanctions Committee that the list of States having made notifications regarding humanitarian exemptions in accordance with resolution 1452 (2002) be made accessible to all Member States. That exemption regime is a very important feature of the sanctions mechanism which facilitates national implementation of sanctions measures in accordance with applicable constitutional and international human rights standards. Since the Committee must be involved in every single case of humanitarian exemption under resolution 1452 (2002), the ability of States to apply that regime would greatly benefit from increased transparency in its handling by the Committee.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“At the outset, I should like, on behalf of my Government, to express our condemnation of the suicide bombing that took place earlier today in Hadera, Israel. I should like also to take this opportunity to express our deep condolences to the representative of Israel as well as to the families of the victims of this horrific act of terrorism. We appreciate the regular updates given by the Chairpersons of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), who briefed us this morning. We appreciate also the opportunity to contribute to the discussion in the Council.”
2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source
“I wish finally to express our hope that Council members will give non-members of the Council ample opportunities, both formal and informal, to contribute to the strengthening of the Council's counter-terrorism measures in all relevant contexts. The implementation of the Council's counter-terrorism measures will undoubtedly be more successful if all States concerned are involved in their design. In that spirit, I thank the President very much for convening today's meeting.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229Resumption1 (2005) · source
“This is a welcome exercise that takes into account the structure of Al-Qaida and the nature of the threat it poses. The draft currently under discussion, however, entails the danger that such a definition could become too sweeping and include third parties that have some relationship to those targeted and that might factually contribute, in an inadvertent manner, to terrorist activities. In accordance with our legal understanding, knowledge and intent are indispensable mental elements of criminal liability and must thus be included in such a definition. This would also be in line with international legal standards such as those established by the Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, to which we are a party.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In the long run, any regime depriving individuals of their rights will have to include an appeals process involving a judicial or otherwise independent organ in order to comply with international due-process standards. We recall in that context that we requested in February this year that the list of Member States having made notifications regarding humanitarian exemptions in accordance with resolution 1452 (2002) be made accessible to all Member States, as a straightforward means of improving transparency. That request is still pending before the sanctions Committee. Current discussions on an improved sanctions regime also deal with the question of which individuals, groups, undertakings and entities can be considered as being "associated with" Al-Qaida for the purpose of listings.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229Resumption1 (2005) · source
“That judgement makes it clear that there is a real possibility that a State party to the European Convention might find itself in a situation where, by implementing its obligations flowing from a United Nations sanctions regime, it is found in violation of rights protected by the Convention. Such a scenario must be avoided; it can if the Security Council intensifies its work on enhancing the fairness and transparency of procedures for listing, delisting and humanitarian exemptions, and on improving the access of individual applicants to the decision-making body. In that respect, informing individuals and entities of their listing and granting them the possibility of directly submitting to the Committee a request for delisting or humanitarian exemption would be a step in the right direction.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229Resumption1 (2005) · source
“While the Court concluded that, in this specific case, the applicant's right to protection of property had not been violated, it also issued an important caveat: State actions taken in compliance with international legal obligations, such as international sanctions regimes, are justified only as long as the relevant organization protects fundamental human rights, with respect both to their substance and to the mechanisms controlling their observance. Otherwise, there can be circumstances in which the European Convention would have to prevail over other legal obligations.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229Resumption1 (2005) · source
“At the same time, we remain convinced that due process, human rights and humanitarian concerns must be addressed in an equally urgent and thorough manner, and that doing so will in effect enhance the implementation, and thus the effectiveness, of targeted sanctions. As reported by the Monitoring Team, a number of countries have been facing legal challenges in national and international courts against specific measures of sanctions implementation. Some of those have yet to be decided. We wish to mention a recent judgement handed down on 30 June 2005 by the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Bosphorus Airways v. Ireland.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Increased coordination between the counter-terrorism Committees of the Security Council can greatly enhance the effectiveness of United Nations activities in this area. In the light of the upcoming renewal of Security Council resolution 1526 (2004), my comments this afternoon will be focussed on the strengthening of the sanctions regime against Al-Qaida and the Taliban. The Council is currently engaged in informal consultations on a draft resolution to be adopted, as we understand it, by the end of July, which contains a number of suggested improvements to the current sanctions regime based in part on the valuable work of the Monitoring Team. We generally support measures such as better cooperation with Interpol, streamlining of the working methods of the 1267 sanctions Committee and its Monitoring Team, and improved sanctions monitoring.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229Resumption1 (2005) · source
“At the outset, I would like to convey our profound sympathy and compassion to all those affected by the horrendous terrorist attacks that occurred recently in London. We strongly condemn all acts of terrorism, irrespective of their motivation, wherever and by whomever committed. We also reaffirm our commitment to contribute, to the fullest extent, to the international fight against terrorism in all its aspects, including through full cooperation with the relevant United Nations bodies. We thank the Chairpersons of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC), the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions Committee, and the 1540 Committee for their briefings. We appreciate their contribution and the hard work of the experts who are supporting their tasks.”
2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229Resumption1 (2005) · source
“It is also a welcome step towards a more comprehensive, transparent approach. In that respect, we express our appreciation for the scheduling of a meeting of the working group established pursuant to resolution 1566 (2004) on 27 April - this Wednesday - providing interested States with an opportunity to share their views on the future work of the working group. Indeed, the inclusion of a broad range of Member States in the Security Council's work on counter-terrorism is a crucial element for more effective decision-making and better implementation of its decisions. We thus look forward to continuing cooperation on this matter with the Council and its subsidiary organs.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“That implies a minimum degree of transparency and independent review for decisions affecting the rights and the obligations of individuals, depending in particular on the gravity of the deprivation of rights. Improving those procedures will, in our view, greatly facilitate implementation of Security Council sanctions by Member States and strengthen the legitimacy of sanctions regimes. As a means of transparency, we have therefore requested that the list of pending requests for humanitarian exemptions in accordance with resolution 1452 (2002) be made accessible to all Member States. Today's meeting addressing the work of all three relevant Security Council Committees is a clear sign that our efforts are moving in the right direction, in particular regarding coordination among the three Committees and their experts.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“We share the sense of urgency felt by many with respect to the need to further strengthen our counter- terrorism framework, and we have welcomed the strategy of the five "D"s outlined by the Secretary- General. Progress is necessary in particular in the negotiations on a comprehensive convention on terrorism designed to fill the gaps not addressed by the 13 sectoral conventions. At the same time, we are concerned that due process, human rights and humanitarian concerns are not addressed in an equally urgent and thorough manner. We have consistently held that the procedures regarding the listing and delisting of individuals on sanctions lists as well as procedures for humanitarian exceptions must be reviewed in the light of international legal standards of due process.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“In that regard, we note with satisfaction recent developments in all three Committees, in particular the increase in expert capacity and operational activities. While we join others in calling for greater discipline by Member States in reporting, we also underline that this must be accompanied by quick and thorough expert analysis of the reports once they are submitted in order to preserve the relevance of the dialogue. In the current discussions in preparation for the summit in September, the fight against terrorism clearly figures among the most prominent issues. We believe that last week's discussions on the clusters of issues proved that there is strong momentum in that respect.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“I thank you very much, Mr. President, for this opportunity to hear briefings on the work of the three Security Council Committees dealing with the issue of terrorism. Our thanks also go to the three Committee Chairs who briefed the Council and the membership as a whole this morning. The recent adoption by the General Assembly of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (General Assembly resolution 59/290) is but one sign that the work of the United Nations in the area of counter-terrorism has gained new momentum. Over the next few months, we have to work hard to preserve and further develop that momentum in the intergovernmental process. At the same time, it is important to continue strengthening the operational capacities of the United Nations bodies involved.”
2005-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5168 (2005) · source
“Experts argue for continued development assistance in times of conflict as well, in order to maintain livelihoods and public services. We should keep that in mind when we talk about humanitarian assistance and development aid, particularly now that we are engaged in discussions on how to improve international development cooperation on the basis of the Millennium Project report.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Perpetrators of such crimes must be brought to justice and effective means to prevent further misconduct have to be found - both for the security of children and other possible victims and for the standing and credibility of the United Nations. We must not forget to talk about the indirect impact of conflict and war on children. As was pointed out in a panel discussion organized by UNICEF last week, the breakdown of conflict economies - with investment collapses and the loss of livelihoods and employment, combined with a stoppage of education and health services - has severe long-term negative effects on children. It deprives them of their childhood, while the lost years of nutrition, education and socialization reduce their prospects for the future.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The International Criminal Court is now carrying out an investigation into war crimes in northern Uganda, where thousands of children were abducted, forced to fight and kill and used as servants, and where they became victims of sexual crimes. We hope that that investigation creates a precedent for holding accountable perpetrators responsible for war crimes against children, and we believe that this will serve as effective deterrent for future violations. We wish to highlight the urgent need to include the conduct of international peacekeeping and humanitarian personnel in the monitoring process. The report of the Secretary-General mentions that the allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by peacekeeping personnel appear to be more serious and more widespread than previously known.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We also have to think about how to achieve immediate improvements on the ground, as Security Council sanctions tend to take effect in the long run rather than immediately. We welcome the listing of armed groups that recruit child soldiers or commit other war crimes against children and wish to stress that the inclusion of actors in situations that are not on the agenda of the Council is necessary for the credibility of the Council's work. Putting an end to impunity for crimes against children and prosecuting the perpetrators are among the most important measures to be taken. Where national judiciaries that have the primary responsibility in this respect are not in a position to carry out that task for reasons of inability or unwillingness, the offenders have to be held accountable at the international level.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“More pressure has to be exerted on parties to conflict in order to make them realize that the costs of using child soldiers outweigh the benefits. Introducing a reporting, monitoring and compliance mechanism, combined with effective follow-up, is certainly an important step an "era of application", as called for by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. While the recommended measures - such as travel bans, freezing of assets, exclusion from amnesty provisions and governance structures and imposing of arms embargoes - will be effective in some situations, they do not necessarily have the intended impact in others. It is therefore crucial that measures be tailored to their respective targets in all situations.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The report before us (S/2005/72) shows that the existence of international norms and standards and the prevention and protection measures undertaken so far have not been sufficient to stop the atrocities committed against children in situations of conflict. The list of armed groups that recruit child soldiers has not become smaller since last year. On the contrary, new groups have emerged that use children in one way or another in their combat operations. This confirms findings of other recent studies that the use of child soldiers has become commonplace in modern warfare, in keeping with the changed nature of armed conflict and the increasing use of small arms and light weapons. Engaging in dialogue with those groups is necessary and may also have led to improvements in some situations, but it is clearly not enough in itself.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Although we previously expressed concern about the mandate of the working group - in particular with respect to due-process standards - we are confident that it will work in an inclusive and transparent manner and will respect all standards relevant to the rule of law and human rights. That will effectively strengthen the credibility and thus the efficiency of any new measures to be adopted.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“Furthermore, we are confident that the experts of the CTC's Executive Directorate will carry out their tasks with sensitivity for human rights concerns, and we commend Executive Director Ruperez for the envisaged inclusion of a human rights expert on his team. The forthcoming CTC visits to States, starting in March this year, will provide a good opportunity to put into practice the principle of an integrated approach of the rule of law and effective counter-terrorism measures. Major advances in the United Nations fight against terrorism are expected not only in the context of the follow-up to the report of the High-level Panel and the work of the strengthened CTC and CTED, but also in the context of the consultations of the working group established pursuant to resolution 1566 (2004).”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“Practical cooperation between States in the areas of law enforcement and intelligence sharing and relevant assistance and capacity-building need to be improved. The CTC's Executive Directorate (CTED) should continue to play - and further strengthen - its leading role in the coordination of such assistance. We have repeatedly stressed the importance of respecting the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms in the fight against terrorism. We therefore commend the High-level Panel for placing strong emphasis on that important aspect. The work of the Security Council in this area leaves room for improvement. Instituting a process for reviewing cases of individuals and institutions claiming to have been wrongly placed or retained on the list of the Al Qaeda/Taliban Sanctions Committee would be one important step in that direction.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“These phenomena, ranging from major political grievances to failed States and poverty, often constitute threats to our common security in and of themselves. We hope that the process leading to the United Nations summit in 2005 will bring about strong new measures aimed at combating those phenomena and thereby contribute to the fight against terrorism. Countering extremism and intolerance is another important pillar of such a strategy, as is the development of better instruments for State cooperation in counter-terrorism. In the latter area, much work lies ahead, going far beyond the processes already in place, such as the negotiation of a comprehensive international convention against terrorism.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“We concur with the Panel's finding that it is imperative to develop a global strategy for fighting terrorism that addresses root causes and strengthens responsible States and the rule of law as well as fundamental human rights. The most important and complex aspect of such a strategy concerns efforts to reverse the causes or facilitators of terrorism. Pointing to causes or facilitators is sometimes perceived as an attempt to justify terrorist acts, contrary to the unjustifiable nature of all forms and manifestations of terrorism, and is thus neglected in the international community's overall response. However, we must fight all aspects of terrorism with resolve, including in particular its root causes.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“We welcome this opportunity to address in particular the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) as well as the overall United Nations response to terrorism in general, also in the light of the recent publication of the report of the High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change. The year ahead offers a number of opportunities for the United Nations to step up its efforts and efficiency in the fight against terrorism. The High-level Panel has identified terrorism as one of six categories of threats with which the world must be concerned in the years ahead. Liechtenstein has consistently joined the international community in strongly condemning all acts of terrorism, irrespective of their motivation and wherever and by whomever committed.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“While all perpetrators of abuses and violations against civilians must be held accountable, such abuses are especially appalling when they are committed by those who have the task of ensuring the very protection of a civilian population. Reports on such abuses committed by peacekeeping personnel are therefore most disturbing and need to be thoroughly investigated. Such incidents gravely jeopardize United Nations work in this area as well as in more general terms, and we therefore trust that the necessary steps will be taken to bring perpetrators to justice and to restore the full credibility of the Organization in that respect.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The concept of the responsibility to protect has been endorsed by the High-level Panel as an emerging norm in the area of collective international responsibility. We welcome the emphasis given to this concept which has rightfully been playing an increasing role in the international discourse, and we look forward to further discussions thereon. The protection and well-being of civilian populations must remain the primary responsibility of the State concerned. However, where the inability or unwillingness of a State lead to massive and large-scale violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, with all their devastating human, social and economic consequences and their effects on international peace and security, the Council must become active in order to live up to its responsibility under the Charter.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100Resumption1 (2004) · source
“A regular formal and informal working relationship between the Adviser and the relevant intergovernmental bodies, that is, the Council, the General Assembly and the Commission on Human Rights, as well as with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, will allow for the optimal use of this new position within the United Nations system. Regular briefings by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and by holders of mandates under the special procedures established by the Commission on Human Rights could greatly contribute to the capacity of the Council both to effectively prevent abuses of civilian populations and to monitor the implementation of the relevant provisions of resolutions it has adopted.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It is worth recalling that the Council has the authority, under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, to refer situations to the Court, even in situations in which the State concerned has not subscribed to the Statute. We hope that the adoption of the relationship agreement between the United Nations and the International Criminal Court earlier this year will lead to effective and practical cooperation between the two organizations, and we welcome the emphasis that the High-Level Panel of the Secretary-General has placed on the role of the Court in general as well as on the Council's referral power in particular. We also welcome the appointment of a Special Adviser for the Prevention of Genocide, which will serve as an early-warning instrument and thus assist us in fulfilling our obligation to prevent genocide.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It must be made clear that abuses against civilian populations, often carried out against their most vulnerable members, in particular women and children, are violations of international law that will not go unpunished. The States concerned have primary responsibility for holding the perpetrators of such crimes accountable, but, at the same time, crimes such as genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity are of concern to the international community as a whole and thus to the Security Council, which represents the international community in matters of international peace and security. An unequivocal and credible message that there will be no impunity, in any situation, for such crimes would have a strong deterrent effect and thus serve as a very useful tool of prevention.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100Resumption1 (2004) · source