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Wolcott Sanders

lines on the record: 182
first: 2006-03-20
most recent: 2007-06-22
sittings or episodes: 29
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“The United States delegation welcomes Minister Dlamini Zuma, Minister Adada, Ambassador Imron Cotan and Commissioner Djinnit to New York and to the Security Council. I would like to thank the South African delegation for having raised this important topic for debate in the Security Council. The issue of peace and security in Africa is of pressing concern for the members of the Council, and the African Union (AU) and its subregional organizations have played an invaluable role in bringing many of Africa's conflicts towards peaceful resolution. The African Union has designed and is starting to resource its own peace and security architecture to prevent and resolve conflict and to respond to other security challenges on the continent.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Moreover, we are concerned that approximately 70 per cent of Member States have yet to submit their reports to the Sanctions Committee. We urge those States that have not yet done so to fulfil that requirement without delay. Finally, my delegation notes that progress on defining the Committee's guidelines has been satisfactory to date, and we look forward to the Committee's resuming its substantive discussions in the near term.”
2007-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5646 (2007) · source
“We are pleased to note that many States have taken seriously their obligations under resolution 1737 (2006) and have submitted reports on their implementation of the sanctions measures contained therein. My delegation found many of those reports extensive in their scope and discussion. On the other hand, we also found some reports to be much less detailed in their treatment of the steps taken by Member States to enforce or enact laws or regulations to implement the resolution. We believe that it is essential for Member States to provide comprehensive descriptions of their actions to meet the obligations of resolution 1737 (2006) and, more generally, any Security Council resolution involving a reporting requirement.”
2007-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5646 (2007) · source
“My delegation wishes to express its appreciation for Ambassador Verbeke's diligent work as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) and for his report to the Council today. Ambassador Verbeke's leadership has been essential in the Committee's work thus far to establish its guidelines and move towards a substantive discussion of Member States' responsibilities and compliance with resolution 1737 (2006). Iran's compliance with all of the resolutions of this Council and of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency is essential, and we urge all Member States to stress the importance of this step in their regular discussions and consultations with Iran.”
2007-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5646 (2007) · source
“We thank UNAMA for its efforts to date to expand throughout the country, and we encourage further expansion when security circumstances permit. The United States believes that the United Nations should continue to promote sustained international engagement in Afghanistan through its co-chairmanship of the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board and by reaching out to key members of the international community. We also encourage an adequate follow-up of UNAMA's operations in New York through regular meetings of the Afghanistan core group. The Council and the international community need to continue to work towards a secure, stable and more prosperous Afghanistan based on the rule of law and human rights so that the country will never again fall prey to extremists and terrorists.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“The United States welcomes efforts aimed at increasing pressure on the Taliban. We support the existing Afghan-led reconciliation framework and share the view of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) that the list established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1267 (1999) and other relevant resolutions should be updated, specifically with new listings and de-listings. We stress the importance of an enhanced Afghan- Pakistani relationship in all fields, including security. The United States takes this opportunity to express its appreciation for the central role played by the United Nations in Afghanistan. We commend the challenging work, which we saw at first hand during the Security Council mission in November, done by Special Representative Koenigs and the members of UNAMA and the United Nations agencies.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“The President recently requested that Congress provide an additional $11.8 billion in assistance for the remainder of 2007 and for fiscal year 2008 for Afghanistan - a significant increase in resources, compared to prior years. Confronted with a ruthless enemy, Afghanistan faces a turning point this year. Although robust and determined military actions must be pursued whenever needed, the insurgency will not be defeated by force of arms alone. It is essential that as the international community steps up its efforts to assist the Afghan authorities, it carry out a comprehensive security, political and economic strategy. Illustrating the strategy, the new United States funding, if approved, is expected to go to security, infrastructure, governance and counter-narcotics and rural development projects.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“The United States would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for their reports on the situation in Afghanistan. We share those assessments of the many challenges facing the Afghan Government and the international community, as well as the acknowledgement that we continue to make progress in key areas. I would also like to warmly welcome Foreign Minister D'Alema to New York and to thank him for Italy's leadership role on this important issue. The United States reaffirms its long-term commitment to Afghanistan. The United States is the leading donor. We have provided over $14.2 billion in reconstruction and security assistance since 2001 and are the leading contributor of troops to the country.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“The Council should encourage the 1540 Committee, the IAEA and the OPCW to consider how they might enhance their respective relationships, with a view to identifying activities that could enhance States' fulfilment of their obligations under resolution 1540 (2004). For the IAEA, activities relating to the nuclear security programme might be particularly appropriate. And for OPCW, cooperation on activities such as technical assistance visits could be especially productive. I thank you again, Mr. President, for organizing today's debate and for your leadership role on this important issue.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“Similarly, the United States and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have a long-term relationship in providing advice and assistance to enable States parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention to comply with their obligations under that treaty. Today's debate also highlights the ways in which the Security Council can enhance its cooperation with organizations like the OPCW, the IAEA and the World Customs Organization in promoting 1540 implementation. We urge the Council to urge United Nations Member States which may need assistance with 1540 implementation to avail themselves of the assistance the IAEA and the OPCE provide to strengthen national legal, regulatory and institutional infrastructures related to non-proliferation, nuclear security and chemical weapons.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“The 1540 Committee's website lists the assistance that the United States is offering both bilaterally and multilaterally. For example, our export control and related border security programme has budgeted almost $132 million since 2004 for training, equipment and infrastructure development related to 1540 implementation. In 2007, that programme is sponsoring workshops on resolution 1540 (2004) with outreach partners in Oman, Kenya and Tanzania and in the Caribbean and Central and South America. As well as providing funding to the IAEA for its activities to support 1540 implementation, we provide joint training and assistance with the IAEA to IAEA member States.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“To do that, States must establish clear national priorities and develop national implementation plans, and begin to act upon them. We stand ready to work with other States to identify and share lessons learned and best practices concerning implementation. At last week's 1540 implementation workshop of the Regional Forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which the United States co-sponsored along with Canada and Singapore, we were impressed to hear about the many developments that States in that region are pursuing to promote their own implementation. The United States is providing significant assistance to States working to implement resolution 1540 (2004) fully, and we welcome and are prepared to consider additional requests for such assistance.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“For example, consistent with the resolution's requirements concerning proliferation finance, President Bush, in June 2005, issued Executive Order 13382, which establishes a targeted financial sanctions programme that blocks the assets of designated WMD proliferators and their support networks. It also prohibits United States nationals and others within the jurisdiction of the United States from engaging in transactions with those to whom the United States has applied such sanctions. We have created a special 1540 coordinator in the State Department, who works with many relevant agencies on implementation. Last May we completed a national action plan for implementing resolution 1540 (2004). The United States would like to ensure that 2007 is the year of 1540 implementation.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“States' actions to implement fully resolution 1540 (2004) form an important part of international efforts to deny terrorists access to weapons of mass destruction and to ensure that States seeking to develop a nuclear or ballistic missile capability in violation of international obligations will not succeed. In that regard, we also recognize and support the efforts of the Security Council and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) to promote States' full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) through the activities set forth in resolution 1673 (2006). We appreciate the chance to share the experience that the United States has gained in our own implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“This marks the second time that Iran has failed to comply with a resolution of the Security Council. The report also describes Iran's failure to cooperate fully with the IAEA's investigation and reiterates that, in addition to Iranian cooperation being long overdue, certain Iranian actions are hindering the IAEA's ability to verify the purposes of Iran's nuclear programmes. 07-24806 That is unacceptable. As resolution 1737 (2006) indicates, the Security Council should be prepared to take additional appropriate measures to communicate to the Iranian regime that its non-compliance is unacceptable and to persuade it to cooperate.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“The threat posed by weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) in the hands of terrorists or rogue States is one of the gravest dangers facing the planet, and in adopting resolution 1540 (2004) the Security Council sent a warning and an ultimatum to the broad range of facilitators of proliferation. Unfortunately, Iran has yet to heed that warning or make the strategic decision to cooperate with the international community and end its pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability. The report by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) which the Council received yesterday makes clear that Iran has not complied with Security Council resolution 1737 (2006), thereby highlighting the Iranian regime's continued defiance of the international community.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“I join others in thanking Under-Secretary- General Tanaka, Director-General Pfirter, Mr. Zlauvinen and Mr. Schmitz for their briefings today. The activities of the international organizations they represent contribute greatly to States' implementation of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006), and we hope that our discussion today strengthens the relationships among us and furthers our collective efforts. We appreciate the opportunity for the Council to focus on promoting implementation of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006) and to highlight its resolve to counter the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, their related materials and their means of delivery.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“Finally, the United States intends to propose several entities to the 1718 Committee in the very near future and hopes that the submission will be considered expeditiously for designation, pursuant to sub- paragraph 8 (d) of resolution 1718 (2006).”
2007-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5618 (2007) · source
“For the sake of the credibility of the Committee and the sanctions regime, we wish to see those amendments adopted as quickly as possible. The United States stands ready to work constructively with our fellow Committee members to reach agreement on the outstanding proposals. My delegation also believes that the Committee's guidelines should be completed as soon as possible - no later than the end of January. Guidelines could be a useful tool for the decision-making of the Committee, but their adoption is not a precondition for Committee or Council action. The United States supports informal meetings to reach consensus on the main pending issues related to the Committee guidelines.”
2007-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5618 (2007) · source
“First, the United States would like to commend Ambassador Burian for his superb leadership in setting up and chairing the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006). Ambassador Burian provided steady guidance to members in the Committee's first weeks and conducted his duties with great professionalism and respect for the interests of all Committee members throughout his tenure. My delegation recognizes the tireless efforts he dedicated to the Committee's successful functioning, and we greatly appreciate his commitment. The United States is concerned that several important issues on the Committee's agenda remain unresolved. Several delegations, including my own, have proposed amendments to the lists of items, materials, equipment, goods and technology prohibited from export to or import from North Korea.”
2007-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5618 (2007) · source
“These 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 of the United Nations, including resolution 1534 (2004) and 1503 (2003). We also highly commend Mr. Stephen Rapp's dedicated service to the ICTR, particularly since assuming the role of Chief of Prosecution in May 2005. His deft supervision guided the Court toward greater successes and we warmly congratulate him on his new appointment as the Prosecutor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“The transfer of those cases requires Rwanda to have an adequate judicial system to meeting international fair-trial standards. The 1994 genocide seriously devastated Rwanda's judicial capacity. Rebuilding is an arduous process and Rwanda has made remarkable progress, but there still remain critical steps to be completed before ICTR transfers can take place. We urge Rwanda to act swiftly and effectively in fulfilling these steps and to work closely with the ICTR in negotiating these Rule 11 transfers. We also encourage international donors to continue their current support. 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 ICTR all persons indicted for war crimes by the Tribunal who are within their territory.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“In its last update on the completion strategy, the Tribunal noted various new measures designed to expedite trials. We commend such measures and invite the Tribunal to continue to improve trial efficiency. The success of the completion strategy does not depend solely on the Tribunal, but requires the continued assistance and cooperation of Member States. The completion strategy will involve the transfer of cases from the Tribunal to domestic jurisdictions. The international community can assist this endeavour by supporting the Tribunal's efforts to create the capacity for domestic trials. Building this judicial capacity is particularly important in Rwanda, where the Rwandans have urged the ICTR to transfer outstanding cases to their jurisdiction.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“We also call on Serbia and the Bosnian Serb authorities to fulfil their obligations to the ICTY without further delay, including through the apprehension and transfer of fugitives to The Hague. With regard International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), the United States expresses its appreciation to President Mose and Mr. 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 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.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“However, we cannot accept the possibility that the outstanding fugitives, notably Ratko Mladic' and Radovan Karadzic, might escape justice by outlasting the Tribunal's existence. It is therefore imperative that we begin discussions now on how best to guarantee that they face justice, no matter when they are apprehended. As we have stated previously, the Tribunal's doors will always remain open for Mladic and Karadzic. The Council and interested States must begin to address seriously this and other legacy issues, such as planning for continued witness protection and proper maintenance of archives. We call on all States to cooperate fully with the ICTY, in particular through the apprehension and transfer of fugitives to the Tribunal.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“With regard, first, to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the United States expresses its appreciation to President Pocar and Ms. Del Ponte for their reports to the Council. The United States remains strongly committed to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and is pleased to note the increased pace of trials in recent months. The Tribunal is now conducting seven trials simultaneously and has taken other steps that demonstrate its dedication to efficiency. We must continue to work together to ensure the success of the Tribunal's completion strategy, as previously endorsed by this Council, which seeks to conclude trials by 2008 and all work by 2010.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“Concerted efforts to control sectarian violence and confront the insurgency remain critically important to Iraq's future. Training and equipping of the Iraqi security forces continues, and we anticipate a continued process of transferring security responsibility for specific areas from MNF-I to the Iraqi authorities. MNF-I continues to support the Iraqi Government as it prepares to assume full responsibility for the country's security. Iraq's stability and security is a regional issue as well as an international issue, and Iraq's neighbours have an important role to play. We call on the entire international community to support Iraq's sovereign Government and assist efforts for a democratic, united and prosperous Iraq.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Multinational forces, notably the Georgian, Romanian and South Korean contingents, continue to provide security for the United Nations in Baghdad, Basra and Irbil, respectively. Those troops provide static site security, reconnaissance, security patrols, convoy escorts, checkpoints and, when necessary, medical and emergency evacuation. Contributions to the Trust Fund to Support the Distinct Entity Created to Provide Security for the United Nations Presence in Iraq will ensure continued support for that critical security function. Under a separate United Nations agreement, Fijian troops also provide static and close- in protection for United Nations personnel and facilities in Baghdad. The implementation of Iraq's national reconciliation plan will be an important component in the Government's efforts to build a united country.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is providing important expertise under its mandate, which was extended in August 2006 for another year under resolution 1700 (2006). Due to security concerns, the United Nations recently decided temporarily to reduce staff positions in Baghdad. A robust UNAMI presence remains essential to supporting Iraqi efforts, including on national reconciliation, constitutional review and future provincial elections. The UNAMI presence will also be crucial in taking forward work on the International Compact jointly with the Government of Iraq. In addition to Baghdad, the United Nations has limited representation in Irbil and Basra. MNF-I continues to assist UNAMI and to help it achieve its goal for a full, robust and secure presence in Iraq.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“The end-strength force structure for all Ministry of the Interior forces is 188,200 trained and equipped personnel manning two division headquarters, nine brigade headquarters, and 27 combat battalions. The force structure plan is designed to enable a stable civil security environment that leads to a democratic and representative Government and a prosperous economy. As of 13 November, six Iraqi army division headquarters, 30 brigade headquarters and 91 battalions have the security lead in their areas of operation. Those numbers reflect approximately 70 per cent of the Iraqi army. The Multinational Force has transferred 55 of the 110 forward operating bases to Iraqi control. The United Nations continues to play a crucial role in Iraq's stability and development.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“The Iraqi Government, alongside MNF-I, has identified a force structure to maintain a security environment that will provide a basis for transitioning Iraq to security self-reliance. The authorized end- strength force structure of Iraqi armed forces is 137,500 personnel, including one Iraqi ground forces command, 10 divisions and 36 brigade headquarters, 114 army and special operations battalions, l7 strategic infrastructure battalions, six air force squadrons, three navy squadrons, and 19 combat support battalions. The Iraq Ministry of the Interior, with the assistance of MNF-I, has begun a multi-phased national transformation plan to assess National Police battalions' current capabilities, reinforce police training, and establish practices for continuing education of the police forces.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“On 21 September, MNF-I transferred Dhi Qar Province to provincial Iraqi control, putting security responsibility in the hands of the provincial Governor and his local police force of 10,000. The Multinational Force continues to support and assist the Iraqi security forces as they move towards conducting fully independent operations and achieving security self-reliance. The number of counter-insurgency operations conducted independently by Iraqi forces as a percentage of total combat operations continues to increase steadily. One hundred and six Iraqi army and special operations battalions and 11 strategic infrastructure battalions are now conducting counter- insurgency operations, with 98 battalions assessed as capable of taking the lead in operations or of operating independently.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“The ongoing attacks and the difficult security environment are impediments to improving the supply of those essential services. The Iraqi infrastructure will 06-65176 continue to be a high-value target for disruptive elements. The Multinational Force in Iraq continues to train, develop and contribute to the capabilities and readiness of Iraqi security forces. Iraq is making progress in building security forces that are capable of independently combating insurgents and fighting terrorists. The Ministry of Defence and Interior security forces continue to increase in size and capability, and are increasingly taking over leadership roles in fighting insurgents and terrorists.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“In response to the worsening situation, Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Maliki announced a four-point plan on 2 October to unite Shia and Sunni parties in his Government behind the drive to stop sectarian killings that have plagued the country. The Iraqi Government has also sponsored a series of four reconciliation conferences across Iraq aimed at promoting a national dialogue and soliciting recommendations for action. Two meetings of tribal leaders and civil society have already taken place. In October, the Organization of the Islamic Conference hosted a gathering of Sunni and Shiite religious leaders in Mecca, which called for an end to sectarian bloodshed in Iraq. While infrastructure attacks have decreased, they average one per week and hamper the provision of essential services, such as electrical power, water and fuel.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“The Multinational Force in Iraq and Iraqi security forces continued joint efforts to address security in Baghdad and Basra. More Iraqi units are taking the lead in combat operations against the insurgency. In October, the Fourth Iraqi Army division planned, coordinated and executed an Iraqi-controlled division-level operation in Kirkuk in response to the spike of vehicle-borne improvised explosive devise attacks just prior to and during Ramadan. The operation was the first division- level plan executed under control of the Iraqi ground forces command headquarters. The rise of sectarian violence has become the greatest threat to security and stability in Iraq. Approximately 80 per cent of the sectarian violence in Iraq happens within a 35-mile radius of Baghdad.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Sunni insurgent attacks against the Iraqi security forces and the MNF-I remain at high levels, and the forces continue to experience attacks 06-65176 from armed Shia groups, especially in the Baghdad region. At the same time, sectarian violence, much of it directed toward civilians, has increased. Insurgents, extremists and terrorists continue their attacks. The ongoing violence continues to take a toll on the country and its people. The number of attacks increased 22 per cent over this reporting period, attributed in part to a spike in violence during Ramadan. Fifty-four per cent of all attacks occurred in two of Iraq's 18 provinces, Baghdad and Anbar, although violence was significant in Diyala province and in the cities of Kirkuk, Mosul, Basra, Al Amarah and Balad.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“In addition, a constitutional review committee was established on 25 September to explore options for amending the Iraqi Constitution. Progress continues as well on the International Compact with Iraq, an Iraqi initiative to create a new partnership with the international community and build a strong framework for Iraq's continued political, security and economic transformation and integration into the regional and global economy. The final preparatory meeting took place in Kuwait on 3] October, and the Compact was endorsed unanimously by the Iraqi Council of Ministers on 26 November. The Compact is expected to be finalized by early next year, we hope, with broad and active international support. Despite progress on those fronts, security remains a grave concern.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“As noted in the 17 November letter from the Secretary of State to the Council President in support of the Multinational Force mandate (S/2006/899, annex), the Government of Iraq and the MNF have three common goals: Iraqi assumption of recruiting, training, equipping and arming of the Iraqi security forces; Iraqi assumption of command and control over Iraqi forces; and transferring responsibility for security to the Government of Iraq. The Iraqi Government has made progress on its ambitious reform agenda. On 10 October, the Iraqi Council of Representatives adopted a new foreign investment law. The Council also passed a federal regions law on ll October that will allow Iraq's provinces to hold referendums to merge themselves into larger federal regions. That law is to come into effect in 2008.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“As requested by the Security Council in resolutions 1546 (2004), 1637 (2005) and 1723 (2006), I am pleased to report to the Security Council, on behalf of the 25 countries making up the Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I), on the Force's progress towards fulfilling its mandate. There have been a number of important developments in this reporting period. We welcome the Security Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 1723 (2006) to extend the Multinational Force mandate and the arrangements for the Development Fund for Iraq and the International Advisory and Monitoring Board. The MNF-I continues to play a vital role in the security and stability of Iraq and to work in partnership with Iraqi authorities to support the transition of security responsibility to Iraqi security forces.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“The recent trip of the Security Council clearly demonstrated that the international community's support will not diminish. We look forward to working with the Government of Afghanistan and the international community to help bring about security and stability in Afghanistan, including through continuing implementation of the Afghanistan Compact. We affirm our commitment to working with the Government of Afghanistan, ISAF partners and the United Nations towards security, democracy and prosperity in Afghanistan.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“The United States expresses its appreciation to Ambassador Oshima, the Japanese mission and the Secretariat for this comprehensive report and for all the work that went into planning and undertaking this valuable mission. We applaud the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan, as well as the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, for their hard and difficult work. We are pleased that the international community solidly supports Afghanistan and its democratic transition. The United States commends the extraordinary work of the members of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and NATO. Despite many challenges, their contributions have improved security, democracy and governance in Afghanistan, added to its economic and social development, as well as assisted in counter-narcotics and regional stabilization efforts.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“Resolution 1674 (2006) and recent mandates have highlighted key issues that affect civilians in armed conflict, including the deliberate targeting of civilians, forced displacement, sexual exploitation and abuse, gender- based violence, the recruitment and use of child soldiers in violation of international law, the need for access by humanitarian personnel to civilians in need of assistance, and the need to promote the safety of United Nations and associated humanitarian personnel. 06-63968 As we once again reaffirm our commitment to strengthening and reinforcing the protection of civilians in armed conflict, let us ensure that our words and intentions translate into action.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“Several other countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, face delicate situations of transition with protection challenges. United Nations peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, together with support from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), help ensure that civilians in those regions are not denied the dividends of peace. We are encouraged by the fact that the Security Council has been more consistent in addressing the regional dimensions of civilian protection.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“In addition, humanitarian workers and peacekeepers have increasingly been facing harassment and intimidation in the Sudan. This continuing insecurity has had a direct and detrimental impact on the international community's ability to deliver assistance and to provide basic services for the victims of the conflict. The situation in Darfur illustrates clearly a situation in which the international community has a role to play in safeguarding civilians in armed conflict, including those who are internally displaced, since traditional means of protection have broken down. It is also important to reiterate that internally displaced civilians living in camps are not always protected from serious human rights violations.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“What we as a Council choose to do about such situations in their earliest stages can make the difference between life and death for countless innocent civilians. Let me now turn to some specific cases of concern. We continue to be gravely concerned about the ongoing crisis in Darfur and especially the impact of the conflict on civilians in that region. Civilians continue to be directly targeted; more than 2 million remain displaced from their homes, and most have been victims of severe abuses, including sexual violence. Mr. Egeland's recent briefing to the Council following his mission to the Sudan painted a stark picture of a humanitarian and human rights situation that has not improved and could be on the brink of even larger-scale catastrophe.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“The primary responsibility for protecting civilians lies with the parties to a conflict. In such situations of violent conflict, we must do everything appropriate to protect innocent civilians from the impact of armed conflict. In situations where a State is unable or unwilling to protect its civilians, the international community has a distinct role. We must also continue to focus our efforts on the prevention of conflict itself. To help prevent conflict, we must focus on the critical signs that an unrepresentative and corrupt Government is in place. These include demonstrated disregard for the rule of law, human rights and basic democratic values such as freedom, equality, transparency and free and fair elections. When these conditions exist, political unrest may be festering. We all are aware of countries exhibiting those traits.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“We wish at the outset to thank Mr. Egeland for his report. In April this year, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing the threats faced by civilians in armed conflict and condemning all acts of violence and human rights abuses committed against unarmed and vulnerable populations. Many of the peacekeeping operations mandated by the Council have as part of their mandate the protection of civilians under imminent threat of violence. Unfortunately, the world continues to be plagued by violent conflicts, and civilians often bear the brunt of such crises. Civilians are now the major category of casualties in conflicts worldwide. Violence against civilians in armed conflict includes rape and other forms of sexual violence, torture, execution, forced conscription - sometimes of children - forced labour, and displacement.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“We welcome the Secretary-General's report and are reviewing its specific recommendations closely. We look forward to working with other Council members on this important subject.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“The United States fully supports the following measures: active monitoring of those Governments and armed groups that have already been named in the Secretary-General's report; direct dialogue involving the Governments and armed groups concerned in order to develop action plans to eliminate the use of child soldiers; and continuing efforts aimed at halting the sexual exploitation and abuse of vulnerable children. The United States has contributed substantial resources to international programmes aimed at preventing the recruitment of children and at assisting the reintegration of child ex-combatants into the community. Since 2001 the United States has contributed more than $34 million to prevent the recruitment of child combatants and towards their demobilization and reintegration.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“We also remain concerned about the sexual exploitation and abuse committed by United Nations peacekeeping personnel, a problem again cited in the Secretary-General's report. We must redouble efforts to apprise refugees and IDPs of their rights to insist that all international organizations and non-governmental organizations adhere to a common code of conduct and to be vigilant in monitoring risk factors in order to end the exploitation of vulnerable persons which continues to take place in conflict and post-conflict settings. The United Nations must also increase its efforts to investigate and punish exploitation and abuse perpetrated by United Nations peacekeepers.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source