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“Furthermore, the Iraqi air force has proven itself very capable during combat operations in Basra, Sadr City, Mosul, Amarah and Diyala by successfully conducting transport missions, reconnaissance and casualty evacuation. The national police also continue to increase their effectiveness and they are continuing their efforts to achieve a better ethno-sectarian balance within the force, through both recruiting and assignments, so that force demographics better reflect the Iraqi population. As of the end of July, 36 Iraqi national police battalions were conducting operations alongside a battalion-sized Iraqi emergency response unit. The national police forces have conducted more than 15 operational deployments outside of Baghdad, most recently in Basra, Mosul and Baqubah.”
2008-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5949 (2008) · source
“Another 10 battalions are currently in force generation, and MNF-I plans an additional 10 for force generation in 2008. The Iraqi air force and navy have made substantial progress as well. The Iraqi navy is now conducting an average of 42 independent patrols per week in Iraqi territorial waters, a 20 per cent increase in the past two months. In addition, the Iraqi navy also maintains security responsibility for the port of Umm Qasr. The Iraqi air force is providing support to counterinsurgency operations through intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance patrols of Iraqi borders and critical electric and oil infrastructure. Those efforts have resulted in the capture of insurgents and the identification of damaged infrastructure, allowing the Government of Iraq to expedite repairs and re-establish essential services.”
2008-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5949 (2008) · source
“Secondly, I would like describe the continuing increase in the capability of the Iraqi Security Forces, which has contributed substantially to the improvements in the overall security environment. More than 580,000 personnel now serve in the Iraqi Security Forces, which represents an increase of over 21,000 personnel since our last report to the Council in June. There are now 161 Iraqi army combat battalions conducting operations, which represents an increase of 14 battalions since our last report. Over 70 per cent or 113 of those Iraqi army combat battalions are assessed to be in the lead for operations. Of those, 93 are rated as able not only to take the lead in operations, but also to fully plan, execute and sustain operations with minimal or no assistance from coalition forces beyond enablers and adviser teams.”
2008-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5949 (2008) · source
“Syria is the primary gateway for foreign terrorists moving into Iraq, and the Government of Syria must do more to halt the operation of foreign fighter networks within its territory. During the recent operations in Basra, Sadr City and Maysan, Iraqi troops uncovered convincing evidence that Iranian lethal aid has continued to flow into Iraq. In addition, during those operations, numerous Mahdi Army militia fighters and leaders from the Mahdi Army's associated, highly trained special groups fled to Iran, where they received sanctuary. The lethal activities of Iran's Islamic Republican Guard corps, the Qods Force, contradict Iran's publicly stated policy of supporting the Iraqi Government and must cease.”
2008-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5949 (2008) · source
“Also, the Australian battle group has departed from Iraq and the Polish contingent will soon be withdrawn. Ongoing security operations in Basra, Sadr City, Mosul, Amarah and Diyala have produced encouraging results, further degrading the capabilities of Al-Qaida in Iraq and reducing the influence of illegal militias in strategic Iraqi cities. Nonetheless, Al-Qaida in Iraq remains a serious threat, particularly in the North. It retains the intent and the capability of carrying out sensational, lethal attacks, and its use of person-borne improvised explosive devices and female suicide bombers remains a particular challenge. We also remain concerned by the flow of foreign fighters and lethal aid into Iraq.”
2008-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5949 (2008) · source
“In just the past year, since June 2007, the overall number of attacks has decreased by 84 per cent; civilian deaths due to violence have decreased by 65 per cent; Iraqi Security Forces deaths have decreased by 67 per cent; United States military deaths have decreased by 91 per cent; coalition military deaths have decreased by 96 per cent; explosions due to improvised explosive devices have decreased by 75 per cent; suicide explosions have decreased by 65 per cent; and ethno-sectarian deaths have decreased by 94 per cent. Coalition forces and Iraqi Security Forces have achieved those security gains even as MNF-I has drawn down forces from surge levels. The United States has withdrawn, without replacement, the last of its five surge brigade combat teams, as well as its Marine expeditionary unit and two Marine battalions.”
2008-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5949 (2008) · source
“I am pleased to report to the Security Council on behalf of the Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I). I would like to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing on the important work undertaken by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and extend our appreciation through him to all our United Nations colleagues on the ground in Iraq for their ongoing dedication and hard work. Today, on behalf of MNF-I, I would like to discuss seven points on the progress achieved thus far. First, allow me to address the sustained decrease in security incidents and violence. For the past three months, total security incidents have remained at their lowest level in over four years.”
2008-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5949 (2008) · source
“The Government of the Sudan must ensure UNAMID's free and secure movement in fulfilment of its mandate. All attacks on UNAMID personnel are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We must hold the Government of the Sudan responsible for the safety and security of UNAMID and its personnel. Fourthly, the United States will continue to keep a constant eye on the peace process and take all measures necessary to support it. We urge all of the parties to the conflict in Darfur to reach a lasting settlement. UNAMID must fulfil its mission in tandem with a viable peace process if there is to be an end to the terrible suffering in Darfur.”
2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source
“We urge the United Nations to redouble its efforts to construct suitable infrastructure for rapid UNAMID expansion and to ship contingent-owned equipment to Darfur as quickly as possible. We urge the United Nations to consider all options at its disposal to improve performance on those key points, the slow progress of which continues to hinder UNAMID deployment and operations. Thirdly, we call on the Government of the Sudan to make every effort to facilitate UNAMID's deployment. We demand that the Government of the Sudan accept all troop contributions without reservations and in the order in which UNAMID commanders deem it feasible to deploy them. We demand that the Government of the Sudan comply fully with all Security Council resolutions, with the terms of the status-of-forces agreement and with all agreements pertaining to UNAMID.”
2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source
“The Security Council has sought to end the suffering of the people of Darfur, but we have fallen far short of our responsibility to protect them. We appreciate the efforts of the Secretary-General, the troop contributors and the donors that are assisting them, but we must do better and we must do more. The lives of United Nations peacekeepers and of millions of innocent civilians depend on it. We urge all parties to redouble their efforts to ensure UNAMID's prompt, complete and effective deployment. The United States is cooperating wholeheartedly in that endeavour through our work to train and equip peacekeepers to UNAMID's standards. We will continue to seek new avenues for providing concrete assistance to UNAMID's full and rapid deployment.”
2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source
“3) Having said that, I would like to make four points concerning our continued strong support for UNAMID. First, the United States is increasingly concerned about the situation on the ground and will remain vigilant to the situation in Darfur. We are prepared to take additional measures as necessary to ensure that UNAMID deploys rapidly and completely and is empowered to fulfil its mandate. Secondly, we deeply regret that, one year after the adoption of resolution 1769 (2007), UNAMID has barely begun to complete its vital mission. Deployment now stands at just over 9,000 troops and police officers - not even half of authorized levels. UNAMID's slow deployment is seriously interfering with its ability to protect itself and to fulfil its mandate in Darfur.”
2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source
“The Council addressed that tragic situation when it adopted resolution 1593 (2005), and the United States at that time noted the importance that we have attached and that we continue to attach to the Council's role in connection with investigations and prosecutions of the International Criminal Court (ICC). As is well known, the United States abstained in the voting on that resolution in the light of our concerns about the ICC, but, as we said when resolution 1593 (2005) was adopted, "We strongly support bringing to justice those responsible for the crimes and atrocities that have occurred in Darfur and ending the climate of impunity there. Violators of international humanitarian law and human rights law must be held accountable." (S/PV.5]58, p.”
2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source
“The United States welcomes and strongly supports the extension of the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). Today's decision demonstrates the Security Council's sustained support for the UNAMID peacekeeping operation and for its mission to protect the vulnerable civilians of Darfur. The United States abstained in the voting because the language added to the resolution would send the wrong signal to Sudanese President Al-Bashir and undermine efforts to bring him and others to justice. This Council cannot ignore the terrible crimes that have occurred throughout the conflict in Darfur and the massive human suffering that the world has witnessed.”
2008-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5947 (2008) · source
“There are no further speakers on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at noon. 11”
2008-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5925 (2008) · source
“I thank Mr. Costa for his briefing. I give the floor to Mrs. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Brazil.”
2008-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5925 (2008) · source
“I thank Mr. Omoregie for his briefing. I encourage speakers to keep their statements to no more than five minutes. I now give the floor to Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Director-General of the United Nations Office in Vienna.”
2008-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5925 (2008) · source
“Shola Omoregie, Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau.”
2008-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5925 (2008) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2008/395, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on developments in Guinea-Bissau and on the activities of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in that country. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Shola Omoregie, Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau; Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Director-General of the United Nations Office in Vienna; and Mrs. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Brazil. I give the floor to Mr.”
2008-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5925 (2008) · source
“Costa to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mrs. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Chair of the Guinea- Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Brazil. It is so decided. I invite Mrs. Viotti to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2008-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5925 (2008) · source
“The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Shola Omoregie, Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Omoregie to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Director-General of the United Nations Office in Vienna. It is so decided. I invite Mr.”
2008-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5925 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Guinea-Bissau, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item Without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Cabral (Guinea-Bissau) took a seat at the Council table.”
2008-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5925 (2008) · source
“As the Secretary-General's most recent report correctly declares, "Deliberate targeting of civilians has become more widespread" (S/2007/643, para. 22). In closing, the United States once again commends the Secretary-General, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and OCHA's humanitarian partners for their dedicated work in life and death situations to provide assistance and to be advocates for the protection of civilians, particularly children, women, the elderly and other vulnerable groups.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“Overall, the United States would like to encourage strong Security Council and multilateral action generally to deal with one key source of humanitarian crises in armed conflict, that is, Governments or actors that deliberately target or fail to protect civilians and generally fail to respect the protected status of civilians and civilian objects. In that regard, my Government fully shares the Secretary- General's concerns about any erosion of the principle of distinction, which requires parties to armed conflict to distinguish at all times between combatants and civilians and to direct attacks only against combatants and military objectives, as well as about the all-too- frequent disregard for the principle of proportionality in balancing harm to civilians and civilian objects against military gain in a particular attack.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“The United States remains committed to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, in connection both with the work of the Council and with our activities throughout the world. In that regard, we commend the Secretary-General and Under-Secretary- 08-3528] General Holmes for their efforts and personal commitment to help the people of Burma in the aftermath of cyclone Nargis, in particular by pushing for unhindered access by international humanitarian experts and workers to conduct a thorough assessment of the situation and to accelerate the flow of desperately needed humanitarian assistance.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“We do not believe that abandoning cluster munitions is tenable from a military standpoint, or that banning them without the participation of those States most likely to use cluster munitions is the option that will have the greatest positive humanitarian impact. Rather, my Government believes that a useful agreement that would include all the primary users and producers of cluster munitions is possible in the framework of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons. Thus far, negotiations in the context of the Convention have been positive. The first two sessions have produced some real progress towards a document. The July 2008 session will be pivotal to our work, and the United States is preparing to make intensive efforts at that session. We remain hopeful that an agreement can be achieved this year.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“We call on all Member States to renew their commitment to uphold the right to asylum, to protect civilians from forcible return to face persecution and to provide durable solutions for refugees. The United States shares many of the humanitarian concerns associated with the use of cluster munitions expressed in the Secretary-General's report. My delegation wishes to make clear that the United States is committed to reducing the harm that those weapons can cause to civilian populations. However, we do not share the Secretary-General's conclusions and related recommendations regarding the desirability of a treaty emerging from the Oslo process.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“During my Government's presidency of the Security Council in June, in a further effort to continue progress in that area, we and others will pursue a draft resolution 08-3528] addressing the role of women in conflict, in particular as regards sexual violence in situations of armed conflict, as part of a ministerial-level meeting on women in conflict. The United States continues to seek comprehensive approaches to resolve protracted refugee situations in all parts of the world through support for durable solutions. We also seek innovative approaches to develop livelihood strategies and to maximize opportunities for refugees, self-reliance and empowerment. Where conflict is causing civilians to flee and seek asylum, we are actively working with other Governments to provide protection to those in need.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“We were encouraged last fall by the adoption without a vote of General Assembly resolution 62/134, calling on States to end impunity by prosecuting and punishing those who use rape and other sexual violence to advance military or political objectives, to protect and support victims, and to develop and implement comprehensive strategies on prevention and prosecution of rape. The United States urges all Member States to take concrete steps to end both the use of rape as an instrument of war and impunity for perpetrators.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“While Israel has an unquestionable right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, we urge the Government of Israel, when responding to attacks, to take all appropriate steps to avoid civilian casualties and to minimize the impact on innocent civilians. My Government remains gravely concerned about the ongoing and widespread use of sexual and gender- based violence in conflict situations throughout the world. It is one of the most significant protection challenges, and one that is too often ignored. Sexual and gender-based violence must be more effectively addressed. United Nations peacekeeping missions have a clear role to play in preventing that violence and addressing its impact. The United States condemns sexual violence as an instrument of policy and calls on all Member States to end that gross injustice.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“As has been necessary to state all too often in the Chamber, millions of people in the Darfur region of the Sudan are at the mercy of the humanitarian assistance lifeline provided by the international community. But that aid continues to be hindered by Government and rebel actions and inaction, despite agreements and promises to the contrary. The hardships facing the Israeli population in southern Israel and the Palestinian people in Gaza also rightly merit the continued concern of the international community. Recent terrorist attacks by Hamas only exacerbate the plight of the Palestinian people, by making it more difficult for the international community to deliver much-needed humanitarian assistance and goods to the people of Gaza.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“In particular, we support the goal of the return of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, and critical elements of the United Nations country team from Kenya to Somalia, as soon as it is feasible, which will help the United Nations to coordinate humanitarian relief. We urge all parties to facilitate the critical work of the United Nations and humanitarian non-governmental organizations. In that regard, we welcome the recent appointment by Somali Prime Minister Nur Adde Hassan Hussein of a humanitarian focal point. We look forward to that appointment facilitating humanitarian work in Somalia. Regrettably, this challenge exists elsewhere in Africa.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“In situations where either the national Government or the parties to an armed conflict are unable or unwilling to protect civilians, the international community can play an important role. I would like to address the four challenges highlighted by Under-Secretary-General Holmes and in the Secretary-General's report (S/2007/643). The United States shares the view that we must stand ready to help ensure the safety and security of the courageous and dedicated humanitarian workers who attempt to provide relief throughout the world. As we all know, there is a lack of humanitarian access in many areas of conflict that must be urgently addressed.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“We appreciate the opportunity provided by this meeting for the Council to reaffirm its steadfast commitment to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Holmes for his briefing and continued hard work in this area. Although today's presentation makes clear that there have been some positive developments since we last discussed this issue, much remains to be done if the international community is to achieve an adequate level of protection for civilians in armed conflict. As my delegation has stated before, the primary responsibility for protecting civilians lies with the parties to the armed conflict and the national governments concerned. However, the efforts of the United Nations should support and reinforce that role.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898 (2008) · source
“The five convicted spies are serving their prison sentences while the case is processed in the United States judicial system. The United States has always provided the five defendants with all the guarantees of due process inherent in the independent and impartial United States judicial system. Despite the frustration expressed by the two speakers who raised these cases, we assure them that United States courts and administrative procedures are independent and that they fairly and impartially interpret and apply the law.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“In the case of the five Cubans accused of spying, in 2001 the individuals in question were convicted in United States federal courts of conspiracy to commit espionage, among other charges, which included conspiracy by one of those individuals to commit murder, having supported and implemented a plan to shoot down United States civilian aircraft. On 31 October 2005, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a previous ruling by a three-judge appellate panel that ordered a new trial. On rehearing, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals as a whole affirmed the propriety of the trial on the challenged ground and returned the rest of the appellate issues to the three-judge panel for a decision. The remaining appellate issues await a decision by the court.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“In the meantime, Posada remains subject to the order of removal issued by the immigration judge and is without legal status in the United States. He is also subject to an order of supervision from the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which imposes certain restrictions on Posada, including reporting and monitoring requirements. In sum, the United States continues to be engaged in an ongoing series of actions with respect to Posada, consistent with our legal requirements, due process and the rule of law.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“The United States District Court handling that case dismissed the indictment. As is well known, our judges are wholly independent of the executive branch of our Government. They enjoy tenure for life and are fiercely independent. This federal judge, not sitting in Florida but in Texas, reached her decision according to her reading of the law. In our system, as in all those that respect the rule of law, a decision by the courts must be obeyed unless and until it is overturned by a higher court. The United States filed a notice appealing the district court's decision dismissing the case on 5 June 2007, but that appeal has not yet been decided. Posada also remains under investigation for past activities.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“On 27 September 2005, an immigration judge ordered Posada's removal from the United States but granted a deferral of removal to Cuba and Venezuela under the regulations implementing the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The court ordered that Posada "be deported and removed from the United States to any country other than Cuba and Venezuela willing to accept him". This order remains in effect. The United States has been seeking ways to implement it, consistent with the terms of the order and United States regulations that implement the obligations of the United States under the Convention against Torture. Moreover, the United States sought and obtained a criminal indictment charging Posada with violations of our immigration laws.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“As with all democracies that follow the rule of law - as opposed to other systems of governance - those safeguards provide that an individual cannot be brought to trial or extradited unless sufficient evidence has been established that he committed the offense for which he has been charged. In the United States, this standard is described as "probable cause". Let me present a brief overview of steps my Government has taken with respect to Posada within this legal framework. Posada entered the United States illegally in early 2005. He was detained by immigration authorities in the United States on 17 May 2005, and he was, in accordance with United States law, placed in removal proceedings.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“The Council is here today to review the work of the 1267 Committee, the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the 1540 Committee. Most speakers have engaged constructively in discussing ways to increase cooperation and advance the work of the three committees, and we appreciate those contributions. It is disappointing, therefore, that two representatives in particular departed from the focus of the debate to introduce allegations that distort the facts of two cases being adjudicated in the United States. In the case of Mr. Luis Posada Carriles, the United States has taken a number of legal actions with respect to Mr. Posada. In taking these steps, the United States has acted in ways that are consistent with international law and with our domestic legal framework, which provides various constitutional safeguards to protect individual rights.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“United Nations Member States have frozen $150 million in terrorist assets by implementing the sanctions under resolution 1267 (1999). But we must not lose sight of the remaining challenges. Al-Qaida has expanded its operations and the Taliban are resurgent. Finally, the prospect of terrorists gaining access to weapons of mass destruction remains the gravest threat imaginable. To counter terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the Committees must continue to focus on practical and concrete activities that can promote the capacity of States to implement the respective resolutions. We pledge our support in that essential fight.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“In particular, as Chairman Verbeke indicated, the 1267 Committee must continue to give priority to updating the consolidated list to ensure that it accurately reflects the current threat posed by Al-Qaida and the Taliban. We encourage other Member States to contribute to that effort by providing information for further listings and de-listings. The Committee should also continue its efforts to update the Taliban portion of the list by designating new Taliban who are responsible for the upsurge in violence in Afghanistan. Similarly, the Committee should de-list former Taliban who have severed their ties to the organization, and add new and updated biographical information to the list so that States can better enforce the sanctions. The Committees have accomplished much.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“ATA's courses emphasize law enforcement under the rule of law and respect for human rights. In an effort to address the conditions that terrorists exploit for recruitment and ideological purposes, United States assistance programmes administered through the United States Agency for International Development and other agencies are increasing access to education, improving health care and focusing on democratic and economic reform. To support the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), the United States has provided over $2 billion annually for assistance or other programmes. We look forward to the completion of specific projects mentioned in the briefings.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“The Committee should proceed with its efforts to post its implementation matrices for resolution 1540 (2004) on its website, subject to States' consent. By doing so, the Committee can help States seeking to provide assistance to plan and execute assistance programmes. We also hope that States will use the new technical assistance template of the 1540 Committee to submit requests to the Committee. States should also submit action plans to the Committee, as my Government has done, so the Committee can use those plans to match requests with offers of assistance. The United States is pleased to play its part in addressing States' technical assistance needs. Last year, for example, the United States Antiterrorism Assistance Program (ATA) trained over 4,500 participants from 64 countries.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“It is time to act on the findings of those evaluations. Resolution 1805 (2008) rightly stresses the important mandate of the CTC in that area. We welcome the new tools the CTC has developed, such as the technical assistance matrix and directory of assistance on the CTC website. We urge the CTC to continue its coordination with the G8 Counter-Terrorism Action Group and to organize regional meetings for States seeking and offering assistance. The 1267 Committee also has a key role in that area. To that end, it should continue to share with the CTC information concerning States' technical assistance needs. The 1540 Committee should work with States as an effective clearinghouse, using the information it has collected from States. It should then set about the work of building capacity.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“Today's briefing is timely, given the recent renewal of the mandates of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and the upcoming consideration of the mandate of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999). All three are now well established and ready to begin a new phase of their work. I would like to focus on several ways in which the Committees can help counter the dual scourges of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, which represent the pre-eminent threats to international peace and security today. We believe a concentration on capacity-building is essential. Reports have been received and analysed.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“I would like to thank the three Committee Chairmen for their briefings and for their joint statement on the cooperation among the three Security Council Committees that deal with the issues of terrorism and non-proliferation. The Chairmen's dedicated leadership is central to the effectiveness of those three subsidiary bodies, and we commend them for that leadership. Since this is Ambassador Verbeke's last briefing on this matter, I would like to thank him for his service to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999). He served with distinction, and we will miss his leadership in that Committee. I also would like to extend our appreciation to the experts groups of the three Committees for their invaluable support to the Committees.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“van Walsum's assessment that an independent Sahrawi State is not a realistic option for resolving the conflict and that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the only feasible solution. In our View, the focus of future negotiation rounds should therefore be on designing a mutually acceptable autonomy regime that is consistent with the aspirations of the people of the Western Sahara. In that regard, Morocco has already produced a proposal that the Security Council has qualified as serious and credible, and we urge the POLISARIO to engage Morocco in negotiation of its details - or to submit a comprehensive autonomy proposal of its own.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5884 (2008) · source
“Four rounds of discussions in the framework of the latest settlement initiative have, however, confirmed the difficulty of arriving at such a solution, despite the seriousness, dedication and sincerity of the Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Peter van Walsum. In the absence of a settlement, my Government judges the mission of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara to be vital and is pleased that the Council has renewed its mandate for a full year; we appreciate the fact that it was done consensually. 08-32472 It is our hope that this will permit the parties to engage in the search for a solution in a sustained, intensive and creative manner. To encourage them to do so, we intend to broaden our own engagement with them over the coming weeks and months. For our part, we agree with Mr.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5884 (2008) · source
“I had intended to focus my remarks on the issue before us, and will do so. But that does not mean we agree with either the interpretation of the process that led to this resolution or the representation of the arguments presented by Council members on the specific issues raised by both Ambassador Urbina and Ambassador Kumalo reflecting the substance of the issue. But let me focus on the issue as we see it before us. The Western Sahara conflict has gone on too long, provoking tensions, causing human suffering and preventing progress towards regional integration in North Africa. I am sure that all of us around this table yearn for a mutually agreed political solution to this conflict.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5884 (2008) · source