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2005-10-26
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  1. “The allegations that we have heard this afternoon concerning the case of Luis Posada Carriles and the five Cubans convicted of spying in the United States are not new. In almost every recent Security Council debate on counter-terrorism, those cases have been raised. They were raised today and they were raised less than a month ago, during the Council's debate on 12 November on the work of its counter-terrorism committees. At that time, the United States gave a detailed description of the background and legal steps that had been taken by the Government of the United States with regard to those cases. Rather than repeat that discussion, I refer interested delegations to the verbatim record of the 12 November response, which is available in document S/PV.6015.”

    2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source

  2. “We again thank the Presidents, Prosecutors and Registrars for their service to the Tribunals, to justice and accountability and to the people who gave rise and purpose to these institutions: the victims.”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source

  3. “Mladic, Karadzic, Kabuga and others are charged with horrific crimes, and it is unthinkable that they would escape international justice. They must be immediately captured and prosecuted. The United States commends the ongoing work of the Tribunals to ensure a lasting positive legacy. Their promotion of domestic capacity within the countries of the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda is central to that legacy. With four Rwanda Tribunal cases currently pending possible transfer to Rwanda, it is imperative that Rwanda's work to improve its justice system be supported. An enduring legacy also requires that each Tribunal's residual issues be addressed meticulously and pragmatically. The United States will work diligently to ensure that those efforts are successful.”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source

  4. “Concrete action is also needed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya to apprehend and transfer all Rwanda Tribunal fugitives within their borders. Evidence continues to mount that top fugitive and alleged genocide financier Felicien Kabuga remains in Kenya. As Security Council pressure mounts for the Rwanda Tribunal's successful completion, Kenya must fully cooperate with the Tribunal in apprehending Kabuga. The United States welcomes the 9 November agreement between the Congolese and Rwandan Governments for dismantling the former Rwandan Armed Forces and Interahamwe forces still active in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We have every confidence that any Rwanda Tribunal fugitive captured during this campaign will be turned over for prosecution.”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source

  5. “With regard to the Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, Serbia, in particular, must take further steps to fulfil its obligations, especially through the apprehension and transfer of all fugitives who may be on Serbian territory, including Ratko Mladic and Radovan Karadzic. We welcome the improved cooperation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's federal and entity authorities with the Tribunal. We are also encouraged by ongoing efforts of the Governments of the western Balkans to share information and evidence to further domestic prosecutions of war crimes cases. We call on those countries to enhance their cooperation in the future. As Prosecutor Del Ponte reports, regional cooperation remains crucial in apprehending and bringing to justice the remaining fugitives.”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source

  6. “The United States is encouraged by the current pace of trials and by the determination of all Tribunal organs to complete trials as soon after 2008 as is feasible by expediting proceedings, as outlined in their assessments. The work of the Tribunals in countering impunity will not be complete, however, without the resolution of the fate of the remaining filgitives and the consolidation of each Tribunal's legacy. Nearly 20 fugitives from the Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda remain at large. The United States calls on all States to fulfil their legal obligations to cooperate fully with the Tribunals.”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source

  7. “The United States welcomes the assessments of the Prosecutors and Presidents of both Tribunals and their progress to date on the completion strategy implementation. The United States notes with appreciation the efforts of Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte and her team, particularly Deputy Prosecutor David Tolbert, in forcefully championing accountability and effectively managing an efficient and successful Office of the Prosecutor. The arrival of incoming Prosecutor Serge Brammertz will ensure that this tradition of excellence continues. We also applaud the judges as well as the hundreds of staff members who, on a daily basis, dedicate their energy and skills to the lasting success and legacy of both of these Tribunals. As the Tribunals move towards closure, they must maintain their current levels of efficiency.”

    2007-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5796 (2007) · source

  8. “We again call on all States, particularly Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to fulfil their international obligations to apprehend and transfer to the International tribunal all persons indicted for war crimes by the Tribunal who are within their territory. Those fugitives continue to foment conflict in the Great Lakes region and must be actively pursued and apprehended, consistent with numerous Security Council resolutions adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter, including resolution 1534 (2004) and resolution 1503 (2003).”

    2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source

  9. “Jallow for their reports to the Council. The United States remains strongly committed to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and is pleased to note the increased pace of trials under the leadership of President Mose. We must all continue to work together to ensure the success of the Tribunals completion strategy, which seeks to conclude trials by 2008 and all work by 2010, as was previously endorsed by the Security Council. To facilitate the implementation of the completion strategy, President Mose has recommended that the terms of office of the Tribunal's current permanent judges be extended to 31 December 2008. The United States supports that proposal and agrees with President Mose that that measure will provide continuity and avoid delays that would necessarily result if new judges were to be elected in 2007.”

    2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source

  10. “As long as Karadzic and Mladic remain at large, Serbia and Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina will not be able to engage fully with Euro-Atlantic institutions. We are disappointed that, despite many statements of intent from the Government of Serbia, progress has not been made on the apprehension of Mladic. We call on Serbian Prime Minister Kostunica as head of Government and on Defence Minister Stankovic to intensify their efforts to apprehend and deliver Mladic and all other fugitive indictees to The Hague. Efforts will be judged not only by words, but by results. The international community must continue to exercise additional scrutiny of Serbia and Montenegro and the Bosnian Serb authorities to ensure their full cooperation with the Tribunal. The United States also expresses its appreciation to President Mose and Mr.”

    2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source

  11. “Such cooperation includes access to relevant and necessary information, as well as the apprehension of all fugitive indictees within their territory and their transfer to The Hague without further delay. The United States calls on Serbia and Montenegro and the Bosnian Serb authorities to fulfil their obligations to the ICTY, in particular through the apprehension and transfer to the Tribunal of Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic, for whom the Tribunal's doors will always remain open. The United States and others in the international community have made clear to Serbia and Montenegro and the Bosnian Serb authorities that upholding international obligations to the ICTY is a prerequisite for further integration into the Euro-Atlantic community.”

    2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source

  12. “For example, we welcome the initiatives detailed in the President's report aimed at increasing the efficiency of pre-trial proceedings. We would also welcome attention to ensuring that the existing indictments are sufficiently focused. The success of the completion strategy does not depend solely on the Tribunal, however. The international community can help by supporting the Tribunal's efforts to help create the capacity for domestic trials of low- and mid-level cases. We note the significant work being done in Sarajevo, Belgrade and Zagreb in that regard, and urge other States to contribute to domestic war crimes prosecutions through either direct financial assistance or in-kind contributions. We call on all States to fulfil their legal obligations to cooperate fully with the ICTY.”

    2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source

  13. “We believe that the three inquiries initiated by the ICTY were thorough and appropriate responses. We commend the President's handling of this issue and his commitment to implement the recommendations of the inquiries. The focus of the Tribunal and the international community should now be on the road ahead. Milosevic's death makes more urgent the successful completion of trials already in progress and the apprehension and transfer of those still at large. In this regard, the United States appreciates the work of the President and the Prosecutor to increase Tribunal efficiency and meet the Tribunal's completion strategy targets of concluding trials by 2008 and all work by 2010, as endorsed by the Security Council.”

    2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source

  14. “The United States remains strongly committed to providing significant financial and diplomatic support to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and appreciates the work of its President, Prosecutor and Registrar to bring to justice those most responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law. We regret Slobodan Milosevic's death as his trial was nearing completion. However, the accumulation of testimony and evidence brought to light has helped to ensure accountability for the atrocities committed in the Balkans and reconciliation for those who have suffered as a result of such crimes. We welcome the Tribunal President's report on the conclusions of the investigations looking into the circumstances of Milosevic's death.”

    2006-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5453 (2006) · source

  15. “Those fugitive indictees continue to foment conflict in the Great Lakes region and must be actively pursued and apprehended, as called for by the Security Council in numerous resolutions, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, including 1534 (2004) and 1503 (2003).”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

  16. “We must all continue to work together to ensure success of the Tribunal's completion strategy, which seeks to conclude trials by 2008 and all work by 2010, as was previously endorsed by the Security Council. For that to occur, the international community must provide strong support for the ICTR's efforts to help create the capacity for credible domestic trials of low- and mid-level war crimes cases. We urge all States, especially the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo and Kenya, to fulfil their international obligations to apprehend and transfer to the ICTR Felicien Kabuga and other persons indicted for war crimes by the Tribunal who are within their territory.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

  17. “The international community can help the completion strategy succeed by providing strong support for the Tribunal's efforts to help create the capacity for credible domestic trials of low- and mid- level war crimes cases. We continue to support such efforts and note the significant work being done in Sarajevo, Belgrade and Zagreb in that regard and urge other States to contribute to these domestic war crimes chambers, through either direct financial assistance or in kind contributions. With regard to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the United States commends the increased pace of trials under the leadership of President Erik Mose.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

  18. “We call on Serbian Prime Minister Kostunica as head of Government, and on recently appointed Defence Minister Stankovic, to intensify their efforts to apprehend and deliver Karadzic, Mladic and all other fugitive indictees to The Hague. Efforts will be judged by results, not just by words. With the recent apprehension of Ante Gotovina, the international community must now exercise additional scrutiny of Serbia and Montenegro and the Bosnian Serb authorities to ensure their full cooperation with the Tribunal. We must also all work together to ensure the success of the ICTY'S Security- Council-endorsed completion strategy, which seeks to conclude trials by 2008 and all work by 2010.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

  19. “As long as Karadzic and Mladic remained at large, Serbia and Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina will not be able to fully engage with Euro-Atlantic institutions. We are pleased that the leaders of the Bosnian Serb community presented the Secretary with a statement calling for the arrest or surrender of Karadzic and Mladic and pledging that full ICTY compliance would be their top priority. That is a step forward, but it must lead to serious action. We are disappointed that, despite many statements of intent from the Government of Serbia and Montenegro, progress has not been made on the apprehension of Mladic.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

  20. “With the success of its considerable efforts to locate and bring Gotovina to justice, Croatia significantly strengthens its candidacy for its eventual full Euro-Atlantic integration." The United States also calls on the Government of Serbia and Montenegro and the Bosnian Serb authorities to fulfil their obligations to the ICTY, in particular through the apprehension and transfer to the Tribunal of Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic, for whom the Tribunal's doors will always remain open. The United States and others in the international community have made clear that upholding international obligations to the ICTY is a prerequisite for further integration into the Euro-Atlantic community.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

  21. “Such cooperation includes not only access to archives and witnesses, but also apprehending all fugitive indictees within their territories and transferring them to The Hague without further delay. In that regard, we welcome the arrest and transfer of Croatian ICTY indictee Ante Gotovina to the Tribunal, and congratulate the Croatian and Spanish authorities for their efforts leading to his arrest. As Secretary of State Rice stated, "Croatia has now taken a major step forward towards addressing the injustices of its recent past.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

  22. “The United States remains strongly committed to supporting the United Nations International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda and appreciates the work of their Presidents, Prosecutors and Registrars to bring to justice those most responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law. We join others in congratulating Judge Pocar on his election, and we welcome him to the Council. The United States thanks the Presidents and Prosecutors for having addressed the Council this morning. With regard to the Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, the United States remains committed to providing significant financial and diplomatic support. We call on all States to fulfil their legal obligations to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY).”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

  23. “The 1540 Committee has a key role to play in educating Member States about effective and efficient ways to implement the resolution, and the United States stands ready to work with the Committee, potential donors and interested recipients to address, on a bilateral basis, States' needs for technical assistance in implementing the provisions of resolution 1540 (2004). The United States looks forward to upcoming discussions on the possible renewal of the 1540 Committee's mandate.”

    2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source

  24. “The United States strongly supports the call in resolution 1617 (2005) to Member States to implement the Financial Action Task Force recommendations on money-laundering and the nine special recommendations on terrorist financing. With regard to the work of the 1540 Committee, we are pleased that the Committee and its group of experts have completed review of 121 national reports. This is an important first step in monitoring Member States' implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). However, we are concerned that nearly 70 Member States have yet to report to the Committee, and we reiterate our call to those States to submit their reports as soon as possible.”

    2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source

  25. “Concerning the 1267 Committee, the United States notes that resolution 1617 (2005) greatly assists us in the fight against Al-Qaida, the Taliban and Osama Ben-Laden, by defining the term "associated with," and thus further clarifying who is subject to the sanctions. With the clarifications to resolution 1617 (2005), the Committee should continue to urge Member States to submit names for listing. We are encouraged by the Committee's proactive and comprehensive dialogue with Member States, and we hope that this engagement will lead to better sanctions implementation. Another step towards that end is the Committee's work with relevant specialized agencies and international organizations such as the International Civil Aviation Organization and Interpol. We applaud those outreach efforts.”

    2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source

  26. “In the area of technical assistance, the CTC must complement the efforts of international and other organizations, as well as donor States, and the CTC should continue to work to develop best practices in the areas covered by the resolution. Among other things, the CTC should endorse the work of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in the field of terrorist financing. We are also pleased that the CTC expects to eliminate the backlog of States' reports by the end of the year. Reporting must not become a self- perpetuating exercise and we hope that the CTC will examine carefully how to use effectively the information gleaned from States' reports.”

    2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source

  27. “President, reporting is an important aspect of counter-terrorism efforts. We note that many States have not yet fulfilled their obligation under resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) to make such reports, and we urge them to do so without delay. The objectives of those resolutions can only be achieved with the full and transparent participation all Member States. The United States notes with satisfaction that the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) is fully operational and we expect it to help the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) significantly to improve its performance. The CTC's emphasis on working with regional organizations is important. Such organizations can play a role in helping States to implement the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001).”

    2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source

  28. “Our thanks go to you, Mr. President and to the other Committee Chairs for your reports this morning, as well as for your tireless efforts in leading the work of the Committees reporting today. The United States is pleased that all three Committees are considering critical issues, including such issues as improving reporting performance. Our counter-terrorism efforts in the Committees will succeed only by maximizing joint accomplishment of shared goals and minimizing duplication, a point that has been underscored by other speakers in this debate this morning. The experts that advise the three Committees have an important role to play in coordinating efforts, and we urge them to cooperate more closely as well. As you stressed in your own report as Committee Chairman, Mr.”

    2005-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5293 (2005) · source