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“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Jan Kubis, for his briefing. My delegation appreciates the courage and the energy with which he has taken up his new position, and we would like to assure him of our support - for him, for his office and for the many able and dedicated men and women at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the valuable work of the United Nations in that country. We would also like to welcome Ambassador Tanin and to thank him and his delegation for their close cooperation in the preparation of the draft UNAMA mandate that the Council is scheduled to adopt this Thursday. My Government aligns itself with the European Union statement to be delivered later on.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“NATO conducted operations in Libya in full accordance with the United Nations mandate to protect civilians and civilian-populated areas from attacks and threats of attacks.”
2012-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6731 (2012) · source
“NATO fully cooperated with the International Commission of Inquiry on Libya and provided a significant amount of information, much of which had to be declassified to assist the Commission in its work. The Commission's mandate was to review war crimes and violations of international humanitarian law, and its findings are that NATO's operations do not fall in that category. I wish to highlight that the Commission has concluded the NATO "conducted a highly precise campaign with a demonstrable determination to avoid civilian casualties" (A/HRC/19/68, summary). The Commission also recognizes "NATO's objective to take all necessary precautions to avoid civilian casualties entirely" (ibid, para. 89).”
2012-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6731 (2012) · source
“I would like to warmly welcome the Prime Minister of Libya and thank him for his statement. I want to assure him of Germany's support for his Government and for the Libyan people. I want to respond to my Russian colleague about the NATO operations. As is well known, my country did not participate in the NATO operations undertaken in implementation of resolution 1973 (2011), but as my country is a member of NATO, I feel that I have to respond to my Russian colleague. The report of the International Commission of Inquiry of the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/ 19/68) covers NATO operations. As a member State of NATO, we took the allegations of civilian casualties very seriously.”
2012-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6731 (2012) · source
“It is the Somalis themselves who will eventually need to take care of their country and provide for the safety and security of the population. Therefore, the establishment of professional and reliable Somali security forces is key. The international community needs to support Somalia in this respect. My country actively engages in the European Union training mission for the Somali security forces and encourages others to join these efforts. For Germany, the ultimate goal of all efforts remains a peaceful and functioning Somali State with responsible State authorities that effectively serve the people of Somalia.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“be implemented in a timely and comprehensive manner and that all components of AMISOM. jointly work towards fulfilling its objectives. We look forward to the swift rehatting and arrival of new troops in line with the agreed schedule. The Council will closely monitor progress in this regard, based on regular reports in accordance with resolution 2036 (2012). That resolution recognizes the support provided to AMISOM. by bilateral partners and regional organizations. I would like to stress once more the substantial contributions made by the European Union currently and in the past, and reiterate the call of resolution 2036 (2012) for new donors to support AMISOM. Finally, resolution 2036 (2012) also calls for the speedy establishment of Somali security forces.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“Germany commends the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), which operates under very difficult circumstances and has made enormous sacrifices. It has been the determination and commitment of those African Union (AU) forces that have improved the security situation on the ground in recent months, thereby also creating better conditions for providing humanitarian aid. With resolution 2036 (2012), which was adopted on the eve of the London conference, the Security Council extended considerably the mandate of AMISOM. and the scope of United Nations support for the Mission. In making that decision, the members of the Security Council expressed their willingness to seize the opportunity on the ground. It is now crucial that the new strategic concept for AMISOM.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“Lawlessness and the absence of reliable State structures in vast parts of Somalia not only provide a breeding ground for piracy, but also pose obstacles to the prosecution of apprehended suspects. Prosecution remains an element of our response to piracy that should be further strengthened. We commend the efforts of States in the region in this respect and encourage others to join them. Germany has provided substantial support to those efforts, both directly and through the Trust Fund of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. We need to disrupt the pirates' business model by increasing our efforts against the beneficiaries of piracy and improving our understanding of the financial flows generated by piracy. Let me turn to my third point - the security situation on land.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“The time has come for the Council to discuss what type of effective action it can take against the spoilers of the Somali peace process. There are no more excuses for derailing the process, especially since the London conference and this Council have confirmed once again that the transition will end in August. Let me now turn briefly to my second point - the military and security aspects of the situation in Somalia, including the issue of piracy. Piracy continues to pose a threat to civil navigation in the waters off Somalia and to the delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid to the people of Somalia. Due to a coordinated and resolute international response, the number of successful attacks has considerably decreased.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“In this context, we recognize the important meetings in Puntland and commend the outcomes of the first and second Somali National Consultative Constitutional Conference, held in Garowe. While those are certainly steps forward, many questions still remain unresolved. Those pertain to the election of a new parliament and the approval of a new constitution. Further, finding administrative and security arrangements for newly liberated areas in the south and centre of Somalia remains a priority. Somalia has no time to loose. Therefore, we see with regret and frustration, to be quite frank, the deadlock in the Transitional Federal Parliament and the ongoing infighting in the Transitional Federal Institutions. The Council has confirmed many times that it is ready to act against spoilers that slow down the country on its way forward.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“First, with regard to the political situation, the London conference was indeed a milestone on the way to a better Somalia. We commend the British Government for that initiative and the efforts it put into that undertaking. It was particularly useful that all major actors from within and outside of Somalia participated and agreed to come to common solutions. We therefore look forward to the upcoming Istanbul conference, which will certainly continue this positive trend. The sustained engagement and support of the international community should encourage the Somali leaders to move forward and to achieve tangible progress in the implementation of the road map.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“Let me thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting on the future of Somalia and welcome you personally back to New York. We congratulate the United Kingdom on assuming the Council's presidency and assure its of Germany's support, while thanking our friends from Togo for their stewardship of the Council's work in February. A great many thanks go to the Secretary-General for his presence and his clear analysis today, as well as to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mahiga for his briefing and his untiring commitment under very difficult circumstances. My country aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later on behalf of the European Union. Today, I would like to focus on three points: the political situation, the security at sea off the coast of Somalia, and security on land.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“The international community, including the United Nations and its regional offices - the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and the United Nations Office for West Africa - should support those efforts. The European Union started to focus on the issue in 2010, and is carrying out projects that aim in particular to support the capacities of ECOWAS and ECCAS and cooperation with the International Maritime Organization. Germany will continue to be engaged in building capacities of the affected States and regional organizations in order to tackle the challenge of piracy, which undermines the security and economic development of the region. My delegation supports the draft resolution that is currently being negotiated, as well as its swift adoption.”
2012-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6723 (2012) · source
“Those include adoption of the ECCAS strategy on maritime security; the creation of the ECOWAS subcommittee on maritime security; and the preparatory steps taken by ECOWAS towards developing an integrated maritime security strategy, and the increased cooperation between ECCAS and ECOWAS. In that regard, we strongly encourage ECOWAS, ECCAS and the CGG to work on the organization of the joint summit at which they intend to develop a coherent regional anti-piracy strategy. Cooperation and coordination among the affected countries, as well as with and among the regional organizations, including the African Union, need to be further enhanced.”
2012-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6723 (2012) · source
“A comprehensive approach should adequately address the immediate threat, while at the same time deal with the root causes and conditions conducive to the growth in piracy and armed robbery. Where applicable, lessons learned from fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia should be taken into account. My second point relates to the significance of regional leadership. In that regard, we welcome the initiatives taken by States of the region and regional organizations such as ECOWAS, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Commission of the Gulf of Guinea.”
2012-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6723 (2012) · source
“In that regard, let me focus briefly on two points, namely, the need for a comprehensive, integrated approach to maritime security and the importance of enhanced coordination among the affected States and regional organizations. First, in order to increase maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, an integrated concept is required. Questions about how to prevent piracy and how to combat it, as well as the political and legal framework of dealing with pirates and their supporting networks, need to be tackled. An effective approach will rely very much on the affected States' capacities to deploy well- trained and well-equipped security forces as well as competent judicial institutions, both acting according to principles of the rule of law.”
2012-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6723 (2012) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his very useful briefing, as well as the United Nations assessment mission on piracy in the Gulf of Guinea for its report (see S/2012/45). I equally thank Mr. Abdel Fatau Musah of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Her Excellency Mrs. Florentina Adenike Ukonga of the Commission of the Gulf of Guinea (CGG) for their contributions. In addressing the scope of the threat of piracy in the region, the report confirms an alarming situation. Piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea have risen and pose a growing threat to economic development and security for the States in the region and beyond.”
2012-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6723 (2012) · source
“The current situation calls for the establishment of security and of a responsible and representative Somali Government that promotes the political process and the delivery of basic services to Somali citizens. All of this requires a solid framework. The adoption of a new, legitimate constitution would be a very important step in this direction. Only such steps, implemented by responsible Somali actors, can lay the basis for a State in which AMISOM. would be able to leave after having successfully fulfilled its tasks.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6718 (2012) · source
“As has been said before, all international efforts will fail if the Somalis themselves fail to reconcile, to move towards better governance, and to build new Somali institutions that provide for peaceful and decent lives for the Somali people. Therefore, in resolution 2036 (2012) we urgently call on the Somali actors to comply with the road map and to speed up its implementation. We call for the speedy establishment of Somali security forces and administrative structures, especially in those areas that have been secured by AMISOM. Finally, we recall that action must be taken against the spoilers of the peace process. 12-23786 For Germany, the ultimate goal of all efforts remains a united and functioning Somali State. AMISOM. cannot continue indefinitely.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6718 (2012) · source
“I would like to recall once more the substantial contributions made by the European Union, currently and in the past, and I call on all States members of the United Nations and regional organizations, and especially those that have not contributed so far, to join in these efforts. In adopting resolution 2036 (2012) on the eve of the important London conference, the Council has shown its commitment to and ongoing support for AMISOM. and the Somali people. The members of the Council are willing to seize the opportunity on the ground and to enhance their support for the African Union in a considerable manner.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6718 (2012) · source
“Germany has always been supportive of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and its troop contributors. We commend the Mission, which operates under very difficult circumstances and has sacrificed and achieved a lot. It is the determination and commitment of these African Union forces that have improved the security situation on the ground in the past months. We will continue to provide support to AMISOM. in the framework of the United Nations, the European Union and bilaterally. Furthermore, my country actively engages in the European Union training mission for Somali security forces and international efforts to combat piracy off Somalia's coast. Resolution 2036 (2012) recognizes the support provided to Somalia by bilateral partners and regional organizations.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6718 (2012) · source
“That forward-looking initiative is designed to respond to climate change and to preserve sustainable livelihoods in the region. Climate change certainly constitutes one of the root causes of the current food crisis in the Sahel. Germany recently allocated â‚¬12 million in additional funds for food aid in the region, and the European Union is increasing its food aid from â‚¬95 million to â‚¬124 million. We hope that concerted efforts will help to overcome this humanitarian crisis. Let me conclude by pointing out that my delegation associates and aligns itself with the European Union statement to be delivered later.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“We also support the activities conducted by ECOWAS in States of the region to enhance police capacities in post-conflict situations. Germany also cooperates with C6te d'Ivoire in the control of small arms and light weapons by supporting the relevant authorities, by training and capacity-building, and by developing arms-collection mechanisms at the community level. We contribute to the European Union's Sahel strategy, which addresses both development and security issues and is aimed at strengthening regional cooperation. With a View to dealing with the long-term socio-economic root causes of transnational crime, we would recall that just a week ago agreements establishing the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use were signed in Lome.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“Germany has been working together with countries in West Africa and the Sahel region, as well as with regional organizations and the United Nations agencies concerned, in fighting transnational organized crime, including through addressing its root causes. In that regard, I should like to mention our support for the Global Container Control Programme, which is aimed at ensuring the effective control of container cargo in several West African countries, in order to suppress and prevent drug trafficking from Latin America via West Africa to Europe. Furthermore, we support capacity-building projects aimed at enhancing the rule of law and the justice systems in C6te d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, the Niger and Sierra Leone.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“The Judicial Regional Platform of Sahel countries, established in 2010, is aimed at institutionalizing judicial cooperation in preventing and combating organized crime, corruption, drug trafficking and terrorism. We encourage other States in the region to join that Platform. Effective regional and international cooperation in the fight against transnational organized crime relies heavily on the stability and capacities of the individual partners involved. National capacities therefore need to be strengthened, and root causes need to be addressed in countries susceptible to organized crime. That includes the promotion of the rule of law and of good governance in fostering socio-economic development.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“The Palermo Convention, like other United Nations conventions focusing on organized crime and illegal drugs, provides important legal tools to counter these scourges of humanity. At the regional level, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Action Plan 2008-2011 represents a promising framework for combating illegal drug trafficking and organized crime in West Africa. It should be extended to 2012 and beyond, and its implementation should be accelerated. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the United Nations Office in West Africa and INTERPOL have played a crucial role in assisting the ECOWAS Plan through the West Africa Coast Initiative. Its focal points for cooperation - the so-called transnational crime units - could serve as an example for other regions.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“Information- sharing in particular needs to be improved. To this end, several instruments and initiatives have been developed, yet their effective implementation requires enhanced national and regional capacities, strong political will and sufficient financial support. Let me highlight the following example. At the global level, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, the so-called Palermo Convention, including its Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, is of particular importance. We welcome the recently developed United National Office of Drugs and Crime framework for action providing guidance on how to implement the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants, and we encourage all States parties to make use of this helpful instrument.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“Countries in conflict and post-conflict situations are especially vulnerable to organized criminal activities, which in turn further undermine the already weak institutions of these States. In recent years, links between organized crime and terrorist groups, made in a mere partnership of convenience, have become a particular concern. Most of the States in West Africa and the Sahel lack the capacity and equipment to address criminal and terrorist activities effectively. At the same time, transnational organized crime is a security threat that, by definition, cannot be tackled by any one country alone. A comprehensive, integrated approach is required to address transnational organized crime. Cooperation and coordination between the affected countries, as well as with and between the regional organizations must be strengthened.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“Mr. President, we thank you for convening this important debate and for your personal presence today. Germany attaches great importance to the fight against organized crime. We highly appreciate the efforts of the delegation of Togo in this regard. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his remarks and Mr. Fedotov for his briefing at the outset. We all have been observing with growing concern the impact of transnational organized crime on peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel region. The spread of transnational organized crime - including illicit trafficking of drugs, arms and human beings, as well as the more recent phenomenon of acts of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea - and insecurity go hand in hand. They are facilitated by weak governance, insufficient implementation of the rule of law and corruption.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717 (2012) · source
“Against that background, we are confident that all Governments will continue to respond favourably to a possible call for assistance. That will ensure that the Task Force can conduct investigations in Kosovo and beyond. Let me conclude by reiterating our appreciation for the contributions made by UNMIK and by commending the dedication and service of its staff. Germany will continue to pay great attention to the developments in Kosovo. We will also continue to promote Serbia's and Kosovo's joint and shared European future.”
2012-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6713 (2012) · source
“We are thus particularly pleased to see that not only Pristina, but also Belgrade and Tirana have reconfirmed, at the highest political level, their full cooperation with the Task Force and its investigators. The Serbian Prosecutor for War Crimes, Mr. Vladimir Vukeevie, met with Ambassador Williamson and, according to local media on 19 January, described his approach as "very serious and highly professional". Most recently, the Albanian Government and authorities reiterated their commitment to full cooperation with the Special Investigative Task Force, following the visit of Ambassador Williamson to Tirana. This was again reiterated in the letter sent to the Council yesterday by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Albania.”
2012-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6713 (2012) · source
“We welcome the update provided in the current report on UNMIK (S/2012/72) and look forward to continued reporting to the Council on the work of that Task Force. Let me reiterate that we have no doubt that the Task Force has the capacities, competence and the jurisdiction to carry out those investigations. Much has been achieved. Nineteen of the authorized 25 staff members have commenced their work, including prosecutors, investigators, analysts and support staff. The Special Investigative Task Force is analyzing the information collected, including that provided by UNMIK as part of its transition process. Ambassador Williamson has had numerous constructive meetings with Heads of States and Government, as well as relevant authorities in Kosovo, Serbia and Albania.”
2012-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6713 (2012) · source
“We also congratulate the Kosovo police on its successful operations against organized crime and its perseverance in the fight against human and drug trafficking. We encourage Kosovo and Serbia to continue to reinforce cooperation between their respective ministries of justice. Regarding the allegations raised in the so-called Marty report, let me once again stress that Germany takes them very seriously. A thorough investigation of all alleged crimes is required, including abductions, detentions, mistreatment and killings during the period in question. We thus fully support the work of the Special Investigative Task Force established by EULEX, under the leadership of Ambassador Clint Williamson.”
2012-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6713 (2012) · source
“Reaching agreement on inclusive regional cooperation will also be a crucial contribution to peace and stability in the region as a whole. We welcome the progress made on mutually accepted university diplomas, including the agreement to introduce certification by a committee of European academic experts. Those measures are important, tangible steps that will have a direct, positive impact for the people in Kosovo. Against that background, it is even more regrettable that no date has yet been set for a new dialogue meeting. We urge both parties to agree on that as soon as possible. Now, a few remarks on rule of law and security. Germany is pleased to note that in 2011 the overall number of common crimes decreased, compared to the previous year.”
2012-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6713 (2012) · source
“The European Union is a strong partner and is committed to supporting the region in finding long-lasting solutions and building a European future. As Foreign Minister Westerwelle emphasized after his recent meeting with His Excellency Mr. Enver Hoxhaj, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, it is positive that Kosovo and Serbia have resumed their dialogue and that the dialogue has brought about first, tangible results. It is crucial that both sides continue to show credible commitment and achieve further progress in moving forward with the implementation in good faith of the agreements reached in the EU-facilitated dialogue. That includes implementation of the 2 December agreement on the integrated management of crossing points.”
2012-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6713 (2012) · source
“In that context, we welcome efforts undertaken by UNMIK to improve coordination and cooperation among KFOR, EULEX, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and Kosovar and Serbian leaders, and we encourage further action to reduce misunderstandings and miscommunication. We commend the call by President Tadie for the dismantling of roadblocks. That call came belatedly, but it should be welcomed, nevertheless. Further steps are required to enable both KFOR and, above all, EULEX to carry out their respective mandates unhindered. Dialogue has been proven to be the most effective means to contribute to sustainable peace and stability in the region. It is of utmost importance to provide the region with a clear European perspective and to ensure transparent communication among the parties.”
2012-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6713 (2012) · source
“We firmly condemn any act of violence against the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and the European Union (EU) Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), such as the attacks against KFOR personnel in late November 2011. Let me recall that, throughout these recent tensions, both KFOR and EULEX have acted and continued to act, in accordance with their mandate, in a status-neutral way that aims to ensure and maintain a safe and secure environment, including freedom of movement, and to establish the rule of law. Germany appreciates the contribution of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) towards restoring freedom of movement for the international presences throughout northern Kosovo. The last weeks have seen slight improvements. That momentum should be maintained, and parties should build upon it.”
2012-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6713 (2012) · source
“Let me at the outset welcome His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Foreign Minister of Serbia, and His Excellency Mr. Enver Hoxhaj, Foreign Minister of Kosovo. Many thanks also go to Assistant Secretary-General Edmond Mulet for his comprehensive briefing and Mr. Farid Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for joining us by video link. We continue to view the situation in northern Kosovo with great concern. The tense political situation as clearly and negatively impacted the European Union-facilitated dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. Once again, we particularly deplore the reactions following the deployment of Kosovo customs and border police officers last year, especially the reinforcement of roadblocks at some gates and the erection of additional roadblocks along other routes.”
2012-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6713 (2012) · source
“As much as we regret today's decision, let me reassure members of the Council that Germany remains ready to work with all of them to overcome our division and to bridge the gaps. We owe that not only to the Syrian people, but also to the mandate of this Council, which is the maintenance of peace and security.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“That framework is intended to facilitate a Syrian-led political transition to a democratic and plural political system, because that is what it is all about - to have the Syrian people itself decide on its own political future. That is the way for peace and security to best be achieved, in Syria and beyond. And that is what the majority here in the Council agrees upon. We regret that two Council members disagreed. The violence in Syria has to stop. A political dialogue has to begin under the auspices of the League of Arab States. There is a political way out of this crisis. We are afraid, however, that today's decision will spur further violence and make it harder to reach a political solution. Nevertheless, Germany will continue to work with all partners in the region to support the League of Arab States.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“That was the second major element of our draft resolution - to answer the call from Arab States and large parts of the international community to fully support the initiative of the League of Arab States, which is aimed at finding a political, Syrian-led solution to the crisis. That was the call of the draft resolution. 12-22356 The draft resolution did not foresee an arms embargo or a sanctions regime, as we had wished for; nor did it mandate a commission of inquiry into human rights violations, as we had advocated. We regret that it did not, but we negotiated in a spirit of compromise, and we were ready to make substantial concessions. The draft also did not call for regime change, as some maintained. What it did, however, was to support a political framework set out by the League of Arab States.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“The Syrian Government agreed to the cessation of violence, to the release of all political prisoners, to the withdrawal of its armed forces, and to the unhindered freedom of movement of observers and journalists. According to the League of Arab States, however, none of those commitments was fully met by the Syrian Government. Last Tuesday, this Council heard a remarkable plea by the League ofArab States (see S/PV.6710). The Arab States urged the Council not to let the Syrian people down; they urged the members of the Council to support them in resolving the crisis in Syria.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“In short, the people of Syria and the region have been let down again, and that is a crying shame - even more so in the light of the recent massacres in Horns; even more so in the light of one the bloodiest days of the Arab Spring; and even more so on the tragic thirtieth anniversary of the Hama massacre. And that is the real scandal. Germany's position is very clear. The Council should urge Al-Assad to stop the killing. His regime has to put an immediate end to the violence. It has to stop the massive, gross and systematic violation of human rights. That was the first major element of the draft resolution before us (S/2012/77). Many of the demands expressed in the draft resolution were actually accepted by the Syrian Government on 19 December 2011.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“Germany and the overwhelming majority of Council members supported the draft resolution that was submitted by Morocco on behalf of the Arab States. However, two permanent members of the Council chose to exercise their veto. That is to say that, after more than 11 months of brutal Violence and repression by the Syrian Government; after more than 5,500 deaths; after the killing of almost 400 children; and after far too many peaceful protesters have been detained, tortured, raped and abused, today the Security Council again failed to assume its responsibilities and to live up to its mandate to maintain international peace and security.”
2012-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6711 (2012) · source
“We fully support the efforts of the League of Arab States in all their aspects. We welcome the intention of the Arab League to appoint a special representative on Syria and to seize the Security Council of the situation in Syria. We would therefore welcome the Secretary- General of the League of Arab States and the President of the ministerial follow-up committee briefing the Security Council as soon as possible on the Arab League's initiative to solve the crisis in Syria. To solve the Syrian crisis there should be Arab ownership, but with the strong unified support of the Security Council. With the steps taken by the Arab League, a page has been turned, and the Security Council now needs to respond with one voice.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“That ambition must be turned into reality - the creation of a sovereign, independent, democratic, contiguous and viable Palestinian State, living in peace and security side by side with the State of Israel. On Syria, we welcome the important decision taken by the League of Arab States just two days ago. A clear signal from the Council that supports the initiative of the League of Arab States in all its aspects is needed. The Council should condemn the continued and systematic human rights violations and the use of force against civilians by the Syrian authorities and demand an immediate end to all violence. It must recall that all those responsible for all violence and human rights violations should be held accountable. It must build on the decisions of the League of Arab States, in particular those taken last Sunday.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“There was mention of the Mufti of Jerusalem's inflammatory speech on 9 January at a rally marking the forty-seventh anniversary of the founding of Fatah. We strongly condemn that speech. Such incitement against the Jewish people is repulsive, unacceptable and purely anti-Semitic. Jerusalem is a city sacred to three faiths and all its religious leaders should promote respect and tolerance. On its tenth anniversary, the Arab Peace Initiative also deserves renewed attention. The Arab Spring has demonstrated that the peoples in the region want to shape the future on a peaceful basis through negotiations and discussions, not by the use of violence. Our primary goal remains a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“On Gaza, import capacity has increased but we are still at only 40 per cent of the weekly volume of the first half of 2007. Much more, also with regard to exports, is needed to allow the Gaza economy to recover and to generate jobs. Further progress on access and movement would also contribute to easing legitimate Israeli security concerns as it would strengthen the business sector, at the expense of radical forces, and could help dry up the financial basis for Hamas provided by the tunnel business. Rockets targeting the Israeli civilian population continue to be launched from Gaza. We strongly condemn those attacks. There is no justification for that indiscriminate violence. It must end.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“Pushing forward with such plans would mean cutting off East Jerusalem from the West Bank. That would have a highly negative impact on the viability and contiguity of a Palestinian State in the occupied territories in the context of a two-State solution, if not make it possible. We welcome measures taken by the Israeli authorities in response to increasing settler violence. We trust that determined law enforcement will bring the perpetrators to justice, in compliance with the obligation to protect civilians under international law. Forced relocations of Palestinians in Area C must be halted and the implementation of demolition orders in that Area must be stopped. Restrictions on access and movement should be further lifted. Palestinians must be allowed to use their natural resources in Area C.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source
“The viability of a two-State solution must not be jeopardized by developments on the ground, in particular, continued settlement construction in Jerusalem and Area C. At the end of December, we discussed the settlement issue in depth in the Council and, together with France, the United Kingdom and Portugal, outlined our concerns. As a matter of urgency, we want to see comprehensive proposals on borders and security, as envisaged by the Quartet statement of 23 September of last year, and confidence- building measures that help to build trust between the parties and that demonstrate a genuine commitment to start meaningful negotiations. Any statements or developments referring to possible settlement plans for the area around Jerusalem called E1 are of particular concern.”
2012-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6706 (2012) · source