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Yafiez-Barnuevo

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first: 1995-02-08
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“Furthermore, it is essential to ensure that justice not be just an abstract idea, but a tangible reality for citizens, especially victims. In that regard, we believe that the initiatives put forward by the Presidents of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia with a View to establishing mechanisms to provide reparations for victims should be studied carefully and in a positive manner. The Victims Trust Fund, set up by the States parties to the Statute of the International Criminal Court, is already beginning to operate.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“Nor should we overlook the important contributions made by the Commission on Human Rights or the advice provided in this respect by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. First and foremost, we must keep in mind that local actors and local institutions are key in this respect. We must minimize the risk of United Nations actions in this area sometimes being perceived as constituting external interference or as disregarding circumstances and traditions peculiar to the country in question. We therefore fully support the Secretary- General's statement that, in its actions, the United Nations must not try to direct, but to assist and provide guidance to, fragmented societies that require outside assistance for the restoration of conditions in which their own institutions can function properly.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“Creating security and trust among populations in crisis and in post-conflict situations is indispensable if we are to consolidate or restore - depending on the situation - the rule of law and the justice system. Legal certainty provides a foundation for ensuring stability - with regard not only to the political system and the citizenry, but also to economic and social issues. The United Nations has broad experience, acquired in the field, in peacekeeping operations. It also has a wealth of contributions from the deliberative bodies of the Organization, in particular the General Assembly, which as long ago as 1985 adopted the Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary and, subsequently, the Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers and the Guidelines on the Role of Prosecutors.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“I would like first to congratulate the Secretary-General and to thank him, not just for his introductory statement this morning, but also for his important address at the start of the General Assembly session this year (see A/59/PV.3), which placed consideration of and action on law and human rights, both within and among countries, at the very centre of the debate on the direction the Organization should take. Before I move on to the specific points that I would like to make in this regard, I would like to note that Spain fully endorses the statement to be made later by the representative of the Netherlands on behalf of the European Union.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“Mr. Yafiez-Barnuevo (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): First I would like to note the skill of the Council's presidency this month - the United Kingdom - on proposing for the theme of this debate, for the second consecutive year, the rule of law and transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict societies. In the context of the report of the Secretary- General (S/2004/616), which we have examined closely, my delegation would like to highlight a number of points that we regard as particularly important.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“We regret that the Security Council has been unable, in this instance, to shoulder the responsibilities it bears under the Charter, and we maintain that this situation will have to remain under consideration. Meanwhile, both parties must comply with the obligations they have entered into within the context of the road map and must cooperate closely with the Quartet of international intermediaries.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5051 (2004) · source
“We consider that the draft resolution contains elements that are essential for dealing with the situation, especially in light of the gravity of events and the urgency with which a response must be given. Not only does the text make reference to the need for a cessation of military operations and a withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, it also condemns all acts of violence, terror, the excessive and indiscriminate use of force and the physical destruction that has occurred. It calls as well for an end to the violence and for parties to respect all their obligations, particularly those proceeding from international humanitarian law.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5051 (2004) · source
“Mr. Yafiez-Barnuevo (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): In our debate on this question yesterday, my delegation had an opportunity to express its views on the gravity of the situation in the Middle East, and particularly in the Gaza Strip. At that time, we expressed all our views on this issue, which means that I need not speak at length now. I said that, on the basis of the principles and statements made, we would cast a vote on the draft resolution to be submitted by some delegations. After considering the draft resolution submitted by the delegations of Algeria, Pakistan and Tunisia, my delegation voted in favour of it. We regret that it could not be adopted by the Council.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5051 (2004) · source
“We are convinced that there is no armed solution to this conflict. Therefore the parties - both the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority - must honour their commitments as set out in the road map, as the Security Council has repeatedly called upon them to do. The road map is the only mechanism we have, along with the Quartet, that can help move forward the peace process, which once again appears seriously compromised. We all must work together to put an end to the spiral of violence that has engulfed the region and to open an avenue for peace. The Security Council must also shoulder its responsibilities. On the basis of those principles and perspectives, we will review the draft resolution submitted by the Algerian delegation on behalf of the Arab Group.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“If this were indeed the case, we would be faced with a policy that we consider to be erroneous, the results of which will not be the ones hoped for. Violence always breeds more violence. We must also voice our sense of frustration with and our rejection of the acts of violence committed by Palestinian elements who think - on the basis of equally ambiguous and erroneous criteria - that the recourse to force could benefit their interests. Nothing could be further from the truth. On the contrary, the violence practised by certain Palestinian sectors contributes to derailing attempts to revive the peace process, and it can only demoralize those who are making efforts to achieve peace and to provide a future to the peoples of the region. It provokes a generalized rejection among the international community.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“Clearly, we recognize Israel's right to protect itself and to protect its citizens when confronted with acts of terrorism, but we must bear in mind the fact that any State's right to self-defence must be exercised within respect for international norms, in particular the norms of humanitarian law. We understand Israel's security concerns, but we cannot but condemn the methods it is using, with acts of force that have excessive and indiscriminate effects. We note with concern that Israeli military activities in Gaza, which are causing so much pain and suffering, seem to be taking place in response to a premeditated plan to facilitate the announced evacuation of Gaza, and also to smoothe out the difficulties in the withdrawal and the following days.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“Those events have further worsened what was already a critical situation in the Arab-Israeli conflict. There have been far too many deaths, and there are going to be still more in this region. We regret all these deaths, caused by one party and by the other, but we must recognize the fact that the greatest number of victims - dead and injured - have fallen on the Palestinian side. The high number of Palestinians killed and wounded, including many civilians, among them children, show that Israel's armed response has been and continues to be disproportionate. We cannot believe that all of them, nor even a majority of them, are terrorists. Therefore, the Security Council must urge Israel to cease and desist from punitive actions, in particular armed action not in conformity with international law.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“Mr. Yafiez-Barnuevo (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, allow me at the outset to tell you how satisfied I am to see you guiding our work with your well-known effectiveness and skill. I would also like to thank you for your kind words about last month's Spanish presidency. We would like to voice our approval for the fact that we are meeting today at the request of Tunisia, on behalf of the League of Arab States, to study a situation that is extremely serious and that has to be handled with the utmost seriousness by this body, which is responsible for international peace and security. In a communique issued on 1 October, the Spanish Government has already expressed its deep concern about events that have been taking place in the past few days in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“I thank Mr. Guehenno for his briefing. 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 10.40 am.”
2004-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5045 (2004) · source
“At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. I now give him the floor.”
2004-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5045 (2004) · source
“The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/634, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security.”
2004-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5045 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion 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 discussion, 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. I invite the representative of Afghanistan to take a seat at the Council table. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Farhadi (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table.”
2004-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5045 (2004) · source
“May I take it that the draft report, as corrected, is adopted by the Council? There being no objection, it is so decided. This decision will be reflected in a note by the President of the Security Council, to be issued as document S/2004/743. The Security Council has thus concluded its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m.”
2004-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5044 (2004) · source
“The Security Council will now proceed to the consideration of its annual report to the General Assembly, the draft of which has been prepared by the Secretariat. Members of the Council have received copies of the draft report of the Security Council to the General Assembly for the period from 1 August 2003 to 31 July 2004, as circulated by the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs on 31 August 2004, and a corrigendum thereto. I should like to express appreciation to the Secretariat for the work it has undertaken in preparing this factual report and in a timely manner. I now call on Mr. Kalomoh, Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs, to make an explanatory statement.”
2004-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5044 (2004) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.05 p.m.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“We also believe that nothing that occurs in the Abuja negotiations or on the ground in the Darfur region should hinder a quick resumption of the Naivasha process dialogue on the north-south conflict, which also must be urgently concluded. My Government trusts that the Government of the Sudan, as testified to by its letters addressed to the President of the Security Council, will comply with the Council's requests and fully cooperate with the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, with the African Union in all aspects of its action in this crisis and with the international commission of inquiry once it is established and undertakes its tasks. The Council must maintain all these questions under consideration in order in the future to be able to take the right measures without any kind of automaticity or prejudice.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“Echoing the conclusions adopted on 13 September by the General Affairs and External Relations Council of the European Union, Spain fully supports the African Union's action in the Abuja talks under the auspices of President Obasanjo, whom we hope to hear in the Security Council at a special meeting on 24 September. In that regard, I underline the fact that the resolution we have just adopted pressures both the Government of the Sudan and the rebel groups the Sudan Liberation Movement Army and the Justice and Equality Movement to negotiate in good faith and with urgency in order to find a lasting solution to the conflict.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“This is undoubtedly a conflict that has repercussions, especially regional ones, but the threat it also poses to international peace and security requires the participation of the entire international community in order to assist in finding the solution. I wish to underline the resolution's request for the Secretary-General rapidly to establish an international commission of inquiry to investigate the facts impartially and independently and take the first steps to prevent impunity for those responsible for committing atrocities, no matter what group they belong to.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“For that reason, the Security Council cannot neglect its responsibilities; it must act accordingly. In order to find a reasonable solution to this situation, the Government of Sudan must not only continue but also enhance its cooperation with the African Union. In that regard, the resolution just adopted strengthens the leadership role of the African Union, which was already recognized in resolution 1556 (2004) and which, in our view, must by supported by Member States and by other international organizations if the African Union itself requests such support. We hope that promises to cooperate with the African Union will soon be fulfilled by means of sufficient and well-defined steps.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“While acknowledging the positive steps taken by the Sudanese authorities since the adoption of resolution 1556 (2004), in particular with regard to access for humanitarian assistance, it also clearly notes that much remains to be done in order fully to comply with the Council's demands and to fulfil the commitments made by the Government of Sudan. In particular, there is as yet no adequate indication that the Government of the Sudan has taken effective measures to disarm and neutralize the armed militias, in particular the Janjaweed. Nor has it ended the attacks against the civilian population. In spite of the progress made compared to the situation prevailing just a month and a half ago, regrettably, the Darfur region remains the scene of serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Spain. Spain believes that the resolution we have just adopted, which my delegation joined in sponsoring, serves the purposes the Council has always held foremost throughout the crisis before us, in particular relieving the suffering of the civilian population in the Darfur region, ending the conflict in that area and putting an end to impunity for grave violations of international humanitarian law. The resolution's text is balanced.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“The result of the voting is as follows: 11 votes in favour, none against and 4 abstaining. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1564 (2004). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2004/744. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Philippines, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: Algeria, China, Pakistan, Russian Federation”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“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. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraphs 6 and 13 to 16 of Security Council 1556 (2004), document S/2004/703. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2004/744, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Germany, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2004/739, containing the text of a letter dated 16 September 2004 from the representatives of Australia, Canada and New Zealand addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Sudan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion 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 discussion, 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. Erwa (Sudan) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): On behalf Of the Council, I welcome the presence at this meeting of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“I thank the representative of Iraq for his kind words addressed to the presidency and the Council members. 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 11.05 a.m.”
2004-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5033 (2004) · source
“1 thank Ambassador Danforth for the comprehensive information that he has provided. I now give the floor to the representative of Iraq.”
2004-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5033 (2004) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Mr. Qazi, for the comprehensive briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. John Danforth, representative of the United States of America, who will speak on behalf of the multinational force.”
2004-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5033 (2004) · source
“Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, and by Mr. John Danforth, representative of the United States of America, on behalf of the multinational force. I now give the floor to Mr. Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq.”
2004-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5033 (2004) · source
“The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 30 of resolution 1546 (2004), document S/2004/710. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr.”
2004-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5033 (2004) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq, 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 discussion 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 ofthe President, Mr. Al-Istrabadi (Iraq) took a seat at the Council table.”
2004-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5033 (2004) · source
“In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1560 (2004). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m.”
2004-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5032 (2004) · source
“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. Members of the Council have before them the progress report of the Secretary-General on Ethiopia and Eritrea, document S/2004/708. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2004/728, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2004-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5032 (2004) · source
“I thank Ambassador Munoz for his additional comments and we wish him every success in the work of the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee and likewise, the Monitoring Team. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15pm.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“I thank the representative of Malaysia for his statement and invite him to return to the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council chamber. I now give the floor to the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), Ambassador Heraldo Munoz, to respond to the questions and comments made in the discussion.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“I thank the representative of Indonesia for his kind words addressed to me and to other members of the Council. I invite him to resume the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The next speaker is the representative of Malaysia, whom I invite to take a seat and to make his statement.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“I thank the representative of India for his kind words addressed to the Spanish presidency and the membership of the Council. The next speaker is the representative of Indonesia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“I thank the representative of Singapore for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of India. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Singapore. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“The next speaker on my list is the representative of Japan, whom I invite to take a seat at the Council table and to whom I give the floor.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of the Netherlands. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“In addition, the General Assembly, as well as the Secretariat, should act forcefully on an issue that, in the words of the Secretary-General, assails the spirit and the purposes of the United Nations. I would like to recall the words of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, who stated "Everything that we work for - peace, development, health, freedom - is damaged by this horror. Everything that we believe in - respect for human life, justice, tolerance, pluralism and democracy - is threatened by it. It must be defeated and it must be defeated by a world acting as one." (SG/SM/83 76, para. 7) I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Australia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“There is a need for the establishment of a rapid communications system among the competent States authorities, in particular border authorities, so that when a person on the Consolidated List is arrested or detained, it will be possible immediately to trigger the appropriate procedure for that person's handover or extradition to the State whose justice system is seeking him or her. In conclusion, there is a need for greater and better coordination among the various instruments available to the United Nations with a View to promoting international cooperation in combating terrorism. It is vital to have a fluid exchange within the Security Council among the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), the Counter- Terrorism Committee and the recently created Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004).”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source
“That is why Spain welcomes the Team's intention to closely follow the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and its recommendation to add to the Consolidated List the names of those identified as supplying Al Qaeda with material or expertise that could enable it to acquire such weapons. Finally, with regard to the travel ban on individuals and entities on the Consolidated List, Spain fully concurs with the recommendation of the Monitoring Team that there is a need to improve the application of the ban, since it has had very little or no effect on Al Qaeda activities.”
2004-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5031 (2004) · source