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Zagaynov

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first: 2013-05-10
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“A remaining priority in the Committee's work is providing technical assistance to States. It is vital that the 1540 Committee effectively carries out the functions of the central coordinator of activities on implementation of the resolution, to define its goals and priorities and to focus the main efforts on the work of countries that have yet to present their first national reports.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“The main outcome was agreeing on a presidential statement (S/PRST/2014/7) that will serve as a benchmark for the work of the 1540 Committee for the period up to the comprehensive review in 2016. All of us, all responsible members of the international community, have collective, long-term interests in the sphere of non-proliferation. One of our priorities should be continued, full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) by all countries. In that resolution, all three kinds of weapons of mass destruction - nuclear, chemical and biological - are treated as a whole, which confirms the equal danger of any of them falling into the hands of terrorists. In the last 10 years, much has been done to implement that binding document. While 172 Member States have presented their first reports on implementation, there is still a long way to go.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Such a policy calls into question the prerogatives of the Council in combating terrorism. The adoption in 2004 of resolution 1540 (2004), which Russia initiated, was the result of a general understanding of the need to prevent weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems falling into the hands of non-State actors, above all, terrorists. The goals set out in the resolution are more relevant than ever for all members of the international community. In recent months, the 1540 Committee's Group of Experts has continued successful work. We trust that new members of the Group, given their experience and qualifications, will be able to join that work smoothly. The 7 May Security Council high-level open debate on the theme of non-proliferation (see S/PV.7169) was a milestone.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“We support proposals on inclusion in the list of new entities by Member States. We think that the Committee needs to swiftly respond to the changing nature of the threat and to consider applications without excessive red tape. The powers of the Ombudsperson, set out in resolution 2083 (2012), provide an optimal level of transparency for the Committee's work. However, the practical activities of that entity sometimes fall short. Sadly, at times it suffers from a narrow, short-sighted approach, ignoring the opinion of interested States. A top priority should be improving the effectiveness of the sanctions mechanism, which fully depends on implementation by States of relevant commitments. In that context, we are troubled by references to the opinion of national judicial forums being used as a pretext for ignoring Security Council decisions.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“In that respect, we note the interactions of the CTC, the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) at the meeting of heads of special services, security agencies and law enforcement organizations on the issue of terrorism, which was organized by the Russian Federation's Federal Security Services. We intend to continue the practice of holding briefings by representatives from that meeting to the CTC. The Committee on Al-Qaida remains one of the most effective Security Council mechanisms in the field of counter-terrorism. Its sanctions list must adequately reflect the Al-Qaida threat, which, as recent events in the Arab world and in Africa have shown, has not faded.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“It is necessary to maintain the current rate of successful CTC country visits. We find useful the initiatives of the new CTED leadership to stimulate direct contact between prosecutors and judges in various States directly involved in prosecutions and trials of cases of a terrorist nature. It is relevant to update the global review of the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005) and the plan of action for the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005). We believe it is important to further strengthen CTC contacts with other structures and organizations with a view to expanding the network of counter-terrorist cooperation under the aegis of the United Nations.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“That was confirmed by the adoption in December of resolution 2129 (2013), which adapted the mandate of the CTC and its Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) to the new realities. We commend the role of CTED in providing assistance to the Counter-Terrorism Committee. We think CTED should focus, in the framework of its updated mandate, on one of its key elements, which is supporting the CTC in monitoring the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005) and coordinating the provision of technical assistance to Member States. CTED activities that prepare comprehensive counter- terrorist strategies are of particular significance. We are in favour of strengthening its role as a key expert organ in that field, commanding necessary experience and methodology.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“It is necessary to address such risks at the early stage, to continue efforts to improve knowledge-sharing among competent Government departments, to make terrorist activities less attractive, and to combat the spread of the ideology of terrorism and violent extremism, including in the media and on the Internet. The Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) continues to set the tone in counter-terrorist cooperation within the Organization. Increasing attention is being given to a comprehensive approach in combating terrorism, taking into account preventive measures for combating that scourge. There is a growing understanding of a need to involve civil society, academia and the media in the efforts of Government structures and international organizations in that sphere.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Extremists of various affiliations are trying to harness the turbulence in unstable regions by skilfully feeding off social problems, the lack of an alternative to criminality and long- standing sectarian and religious differences. Terrorists are actively taking advantage of recent information technology developments, including to recruit extremists remotely. They move unhindered through porous borders and exploit loopholes in legislation on criminal activities. A subject of worry, terrorism continues to weave itself into the fabric of modern regional and other armed conflicts. In that context, the most pressing problem is the participation of citizens of various countries in such conflicts on the side of terrorist organizations, above all, Al-Qaida and its affiliates.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Mr. Zagaynov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We thank the Permanent Representatives of Lithuania, Australia and your country, Mr. President, for their briefings on the work of the respective Committees. Such activities are an important contribution to strengthening the central coordinating role of the United Nations and the Security Council in the area of international cooperation to counter terrorism. The events of recent months demonstrate that terrorism remains a key threat to international peace and security. At the heart of anti-terror activities is the conflict in Syria, which is fanning the flames in northern and western Africa, including the Sahel region, and continues to destabilize Afghanistan and the Middle East.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“To achieve the objectives of establishing the truth, combating lawlessness and achieving the national reconciliation of any country, there is always an overriding need for impartial and equal attention to be paid to all sides of a conflict; without which it is unlikely that international criminal justice will find itself in demand by Governments.”
2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source
“As it is clear from both the recent and previous reports ofthe Prosecutor, the Registry's work is focused exclusively on the former supporters of Muammar Al-Qadhafi. In terms of the actions of insurgents during the conflict, the report again contains standard formulas and expressions of general concern. There is no mention of concrete steps to be taken regarding the continuing practices of torture and harsh treatment in the detention centres. With respect to civilian victims of NATO bombings that exceeded the parameters of permissible action under resolution 1973 (2011) and its objectives, the Prosecutor of the ICC has in effect withdrawn herself from that investigation. We believe that approach is not equitable and hold out the hope that it will be corrected.”
2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source
“We have taken note of the information regarding the admissibility of the cases of SaifAl-Islam Al-Qadhafi and Abdullah Al-Senussi. Clearly, that issue must be resolved by the Court's Chambers as it falls within their jurisdiction. At the same time, while mindful of the assessment of Libya's political situation I have just referred to, we consider unclear the logic of the conclusion that Libya is capable of conducting proceedings in the case of Abdullah Al-Senussi. That is especially so given that, as the Pre-Trial Chamber itselfhas noted, there is a lack of counsel in the case, serious security-related difficulties, a lack of a witness protection programme, difficulties in controlling penal facilities and other factors. We look forward to detailed clarification of future appeals rulings in those cases.”
2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source
“It also notes the continuing practice of attacks, death threats and other forms of intimidation against judges and prosecutors and contains information regarding their killings. In resolution 2144 (2014) the Council expressed its serious concern regarding the lack of an appropriate judicial process in conflict-related cases and reports of human rights violations in detention centres, including torture and sexual and gender-based violence. We back efforts aimed at holding to account those individuals involved in committing serious crimes in Libya. The ability of the ICC to carry out effective and impartial investigations of country situations referred to it is highly important in terms of strengthening its standing and the trust it inspires. Despite that, it is unfortunate that there has been no major progress in that area.”
2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source
“Essentially, the Government does not control the situation throughout the majority of the country, where former revolutionary brigades and anarchy reign. There are increasing reports of armed clashes among groups and attacks on representatives of the armed forces and their infrastructure, political activists, foreigners and diplomats. The overall situation in terms of criminal activity is deteriorating. The country has morphed into a dangerous source for the proliferation of arms, which are falling into the hands of terrorists and extremists. The most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/l3l) expresses his serious concerns regarding the safety of judicial personnel.”
2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source
“Mr. Zagaynov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): I would like to start by thanking you, Mr. President, for having convened today's meeting and to express my gratitude to the Prosecutor for her participation. My delegation has familiarized itself with the seventh report of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the investigation of the situation in Libya. We would like to take this opportunity to draw the Council's attention to the benefit of the early circulation of future reports, so as to ensure a more thorough analysis of the contents before consideration by the Council. In our view, the overall situation in Libya continues to deteriorate rapidly. Moreover, that comment applies not only to the judicial system.”
2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General therefore places particular emphasis on the need for national ownership and the leading role and responsibility of States. Measures taken by the United Nations system and civil society should complement the efforts of States.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We believe that the expansive interpretation of the terminology being used, and this issue as a whole, can have a negative influence on the functioning of the Security Council and the United Nations in this area, as well as on the effectiveness of the fight against sexual violence. Furthermore, we must not forget that in the course of armed conflict, women and children are not subject only to sexual Violence; they continue to be victims of killing and maiming, including as a result of terrorist acts, and the indiscriminate or disproportionate use of force. Such crimes in particular often go unpunished or are justified by the inevitability of so-called collateral damage. Combating sexual violence in situations of armed conflict is impossible without the active involvement of national authorities in the process.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We call on the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict to act in accordance with her mandate when carrying out her activities and to give priority attention to situations on the agenda of the Security Council, where sexual violence is one of the main issues in the context of the protection of civilians. Sexual violence in armed conflict is the topic we are considering today. We should avoid broader interpretations of what has been agreed at the intergovernmental level and enshrined in Security Council resolutions - a scope that pertains to armed conflict and post-conflict situations.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“The Council should consider the issue of women and peace and security in the context of armed conflict and post-conflict situations. The focus of the Council's attention should be on the most urgent and large-scale armed conflicts and situations of massive and systematic rape and violence. Individual cases of sexual violence, which are criminal acts and not war crimes, should not become the subject of consideration by the Security Council. We must also avoid duplication of effort in this area by other United Nations entities with relevant competence - for example, the General Assembly, the Human Rights Council, the Commission on the Status of Women and UN-Women.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“The work carried out to prevent and eradicate violence must be comprehensive and, above all, aimed at eradicating its sources by settling conflicts and restoring order and security. Combating just the manifestations of sexual Violence is unlikely to bring about the desired results. The prevention of sexual violence in armed conflict and punishing perpetrators should be considered in the context of the whole series of problems associated with conflict resolution and post-conflict reconstruction. That is the balanced approach laid out in resolution 1325 (2000), and it is on that basis that the work to elimiate sexual violence should be based. An important prerequisite for overcoming violence against women is the full participation of women themselves in peace talks and post-conflict reconstruction.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Mr. Zagaynov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): 1, too, would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting. I also thank the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and Ms. Misaka for their statements and the information they have presented to us on issues of sexual violence in armed conflict. For almost six years, the Security Council has constantly paid close attention to issues of sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. Any armed conflict is characterized by a high level of violence in various forms. Sexual violence is one such phenomenon, an abhorrent act that calls for resolute condemnation and severe punishment. This crime is a consequence of the prevailing impunity and, as correctly pointed out in the report (S/2014/181) of Secretary-General, is closely related problems in ensuring security.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We hope that the campaign, having demonstrated its balanced and impartial nature, will enhance the attractiveness and effectiveness of the engagement of parties to conflict with the United Nations in the prevention of violence against women.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“We believe that the establishment of clear procedures and criteria for the listing and delisting of parties to armed conflict in the annexes to the reports of the Secretary-General would enhance the transparency of existing procedures and strengthen trust in the objectivity of the functioning of the entire range of instruments. Unfortunately, that issue is not duly reflected in resolution 2143 (2014), adopted today. We believe that the "Children, not soldiers" campaign, launched yesterday to end the recruitment and use of children in Government armed forces by 2016, is an important step in the right direction. We believe that openness with respect to that issue will not only lead to tangible results to prevent the recruitment by Government armed forces, but also set an example to be followed forthwith by many armed groups.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Slightly less than a year ago, in a Security Council debate on children and armed conflict, several delegations advanced the priority idea of exerting pressure on so-called persistent perpetrators. While we do not dispute the importance of approaching this issue in the framework of the appropriate context, in each case we need to understand who such perpetrators are and why a number of parties to conflict have remained so long on the lists contained in the annexes of the Secretary-General's reports, despite efforts to remedy the situation.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Zerrougui to the Security Council (S/2013/245) cites specific information on the use of drones in Pakistan that have killed or wounded children. Information is available on reports of child victims of United States air strikes in Yemen. One such case was an attack by unmanned aerial vehicle on 2 September 2012 in the region of Rada, as a result of which there were 12 civilian deaths, including those of three children and one pregnant woman. We should also recall the civilian deaths occasioned by NATO military operations in Libya. We do not accept attempts to categorize civilian victims, above all children, as so- called collateral damage. That contravenes, inter alia, the provisions of international humanitarian law. We advocate scrupulous investigation of such incidents and the punishment of their perpetrators.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Emmerson, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, prepared for the twenty-fifth session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, cites 37 cases in which unmanned aircraft have carried out attacks leading to civilian casualties. According to the data of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, in 2013 19 confirmed uses of drones led to 59 civilian casualties, 45 of which were deaths. As a result of 54 combat air operations carried out by the International Security Assistance Force, there were 182 casualties, of which 118 were killed. Women and children comprised some 45 per cent of civilian victims of such operations. Last year's thematic report provided by Ms.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Russia condemns all violations against children, above all the most serious, whosoever perpetrates them, and advocates bringing their perpetrators to justice. Crimes against children should not go unpunished. We are particularly alarmed by the killing and wounding of children in premeditated attacks and as a result of indiscriminate or excessive use of force, including as a result of the use of unmanned aircraft. The rapid development of military technologies has seen such instances take place with tragic regularity. This issue calls for ever heightened attention. The report of Mr.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“The Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, headed by Luxembourg, has done a great deal to establish, in an atmosphere oftrust, accommodations on specific situations and to structure dialogues with countries affected by armed conflict. In order effectively to implement existing plans, close cooperation must be developed with the Governments of those countries, which ultimately should help to improve the situation of children on the ground. National Governments play a paramount role in protecting and rehabilitating children in armed conflict, while the actions undertaken by the bodies of the United Nations system must seek to support and complement national efforts. Preventing crimes against children is an important component of the set of measures developed to promote post-conflict settlement and recovery.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“These mechanisms need above all to engage in the most pressing and widescale situations ofarmed conflict on the agenda of the Security Council. Unfortunately, the Security Council periodically reviews the issue of children in situations that are not only not on its agenda but also cannot be described as armed conflict. While this subject is of the utmost importance, we believe that it is incorrect in this context for the Council to focus on issues that are not related to the maintenance of international peace and security. These are the prerogatives of other entities, whose work should not be duplicated. Only by maintaining a balanced division of labour can we ensure the greater effectiveness of all bodies engaged on the issue of children and achieve synergies between them.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“As one of the most vulnerable groups of the population, children continue to suffer the horrors of war, despite all the measures undertaken at the national and international levels and the existence of a broad international legal basis. The approach to considering the issue of children and armed conflict must be comprehensive, as established in resolution 1612 (2005) and subsequent documents of the Security Council. This requires equal attention to be accorded to all six categories of grave violations against children in armed conflict, both within the framework of the monitoring and reporting mechanisms in place and during the activities of the relevant thematic Working Group of the Security Council.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Mr. Zagaynov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): Our delegation would like to thank the delegation of Luxembourg for its initiative to convene today's meeting and its very professional chairmanship of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. We thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Mr. Herve Ladsous, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund Mr. Anthony Lake, and Mr. Alhadji Babah Sawaneh for their participation in this meeting and their useful contributions to today's discussion. Separately, we would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflicts, Ms. Zerrougui, for her commitment to assisting children and for her active work in various regions of the world.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Given the importance and sensitivity of this issue, States should be included in work on the rule of law at all stages of project development and implementation. It is States that should determine the strategic areas of work in this field. Only on that basis will it be possible in principle to use the expert capacity of civil society. We call on the Secretariat to ensure that work in this area is carried out with full transparency and accountability. In the light of the Secretariat's institutional reforms and the importance of this area, we think that it would be useful to conduct a comprehensive external assessment of the effectiveness of the work of the existing United Nations rule-of-law mechanisms in order to optimize their structures and functions.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“In the rule-of-law activities of the United Nations, there is an increasing focus not on the international but the national aspect of the rule of law. We are concerned in that context by rule-of-law policy dimensions in different countries that are based on single indicators that were not previously agreed with States. Mention has already been made of the fact that this methodology is being used not only in post- conflict peacebuilding settings but in other spheres, in particular in the context of preparing for the post-2015 development agenda. We do not believe that the rule of law can be measured in this way. The unique and diverse nature of national rule-of-law models makes it impossible to develop a single measurement for all.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“In the process of the provision of support, it is imperative to abide by the principles of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of post-conflict States and to recognize national responsibility for peacebuilding. The focus should be on developing balanced legal mechanisms for reconciliation and integration in conflict and post-conflict societies, based on a well-thought-out and pragmatic approach. The Organization's efforts in the area of constitution-building and strengthening justice and governance institutions mustunconditionally include the principle of non-interference in States' internal affairs. It is also important to take account of political, historical, legal, cultural, religious and other specificities and to avoid the introduction of elements unsuited to local circumstances.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The Security Council, in responding to changing international realities, is giving those missions more integrated mandates that include peacebuilding components, namely, security-sector reform; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; and support for the restoration of the rule of law. We are convinced that mandates, despite their multifaceted nature, should be as clear and as achieveable as possible in the field and encompass those tasks that must be addressed to overcome the causes of conflict and to meet the real needs of specific post-conflict States. The main objective of peacebuilding is to eradicate the root causes of conflict in order to prevent them from recurring. That is primarily an internal State process in which the United Nations and regional organizations are given the role of supporting national efforts.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Evidence that problems exist in the area of the rule of law at the international level can be seen, for example, in the continuing attempts to use force or the threat of the use of force at the international level, in circumvention of the Charter of the United Nations, and in attempts to interfere in the internal affairs of States involved in complex internal political processes. The rule of law is of fundamental importance for peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities. Many United Nations operations and special political missions are being deployed in States that are far from having overcome their internal political crises, and United Nations missions are forced to assume those functions that States are unable to fulfil fully in the immediate aftermath of the hot phase of a conflict.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Mr. Zagaynov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): First of all, allow me to thank the Lithuanian presidency for holding today's meeting. We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his participation in the meeting and for his comprehensive briefing. The Russian Federation is firmly committed to the rule of law at the national and international levels. We believe that the primary focus for the United Nations should be on the maintenance of the rule of law at the international level, incorporating the Security Council's primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. We see that there is great potential for improving the situation in terms of ensuring strict compliance by Member States with their international obligations and resolving international disputes by peaceful means.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Mr. Zagaynov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to exercise our right of reply following the statement made by the representative of Georgia. We get the impression that the insinuations made against Russia by the Georgian representative in the Security Council without any context are very tiresome. We have presented our position in this regard many times, including in this Chamber. What is particularly strange about the statement by the representative of Georgia is that they were made following yesterday's news concerning the statement by the Georgian Prime Minister of his readiness to hold direct dialogue with Russia. It is time for Georgian diplomacy to open a new chapter in its history and to refrain from tiresome cliches.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Nor should we forget that the protection-of-civilians component in peacekeeping operations should not supplant functions for the maintenance of public order and ensuring the security of the population, which is the responsibility of States. Actions to protect civilians must be based on a clear Security Council mandate which, in turn, should unswervingly be complied with by those who assume responsibility for such tasks. We condemn any action taken under the guise of the protection of civilians that in practice pursues far-reaching geopolitical goals.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“To improve the effectiveness and efficiency ofthe work ofpeacekeeping operations, what is necessary is a clear division of roles among their components so as to prevent any duplication in their activities. A priority is also forging constructive daily contact between peacekeepers and the relevant local authorities, who bear direct responsibility for the protection of their own populations. We believe that we should focus primarily on assisting national Governments in this area. What is important in this regard is to work to prevent and avert conflicts as well as the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants. It is important that efforts in this area be duly coordinated.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We believe that the critically important benchmarks in this sphere should be the Charter of the United Nations and the core principles of United Nations peacekeeping: consent by the host country, neutrality and the use of force strictly in line with the mandate. Of course, operational mandates must be clear, realistic and situation-appropriate, and each peacekeeping operation should have a clear political goal, stabilization strategy and command and should be endowed with the requisite strength and wherewithal, including police and civilian components. Protection-of-civilians tasks should be carried out in a rational manner. It is not enough today to just put on paper powers for the protection of civilians. It is high time to instil among personnel an understanding of the standards of international humanitarian law.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“In United Nations practice, there have been cases, for instance in care d'Ivoire in 2010, where peacekeepers, in breach of their mandate and the main principles of peacekeeping, rendered support to one of the parties to a conflict and were therefore dragged into that conflict. That led to an intense armed-conflict phase with well- known serious repercussions. On the other hand, there are other examples. Although the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has a very robust mandate on the protection of civilians, it fell well short of accomplishing the tasks assigned to it. In that regard, we believe that we should be very cautious when adopting a one-size-fits- all approach to the protection of civilians.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The priorities of peacekeepers are the establishment and the maintenance of peace, the facilitation of political processes and ensuring security in countries of deployment. We view the protection of civilians as an important, but not the only task often assigned to peacekeeping operations. We believe that the modalities for the practical implementation thereof should be tied to specific mandates defined by the Security Council for each country situation. The modalities assigned to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) might not work in a different situation; they might even do harm.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Naturally, we condemn deliberate attacks on civilians as well as civilian deaths as a result of indiscriminate or disproportionate use of force. We would highlight in particular the very topical problem of civilian casualties resulting from the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones. There is no doubt that the protection of civilians is a priority for all parties to a conflict. An important role here is played by peacekeepers, whose mandates increasingly include such functions. However, we do not agree that peacekeeping should be viewed exclusively in terms of the protection of civilians and facilitating the provision of humanitarian assistance, notwithstanding the importance of those tasks.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Mr. Zagaynov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian): We would like to thank the Lithuanian presidency for the initiative to return to the question of the protection of civilians during armed conflict. We are grateful to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Under-Secretaries-General for Humanitarian Affairs and for Peacekeeping Operations and the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross for their comprehensive briefings. Despite steps taken by the international community, the situation with regard to the protection of civilians in times of armed conflict leaves much to be desired. From Afghanistan, Syria and other theatres of armed conflict throughout the world, reports continue to arrive of civilian casualties.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“For our part, we are also undertaking efforts to provide assistance to African States to prepare professional staff for careers in health care and law enforcement. We are interested in further developing such cooperation. We support the presidential statement adopted today on the issue of combating illegal drug trafficking in West Africa and the Sahel (S/PRST/2013/22). We are ready to continue constructive dialogue and effective cooperation on countering narcotics with all United Nations Member States. In particular, we are planning important events on the issues of anti-drug cooperation as part of the upcoming Russian presidency of the Group of Eight.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“The focus of working with the youth in West Africa and the Sahel must be not only on resolving the employment issue but also on education, including the implementation of relevant projects under the aegis of the United Nations and UNESCO. The capacities of the security and law-enforcement forces ofthe States ofWest Africa and the Sahel must be significantly strengthened. In that regard, it is important to improve border security, step up information exchange and train law-enforcement personnel. We support the United Nations and UNODC in their work with the African Union and the Economic Community ofWest African States, as well as other African regional agencies, in the joint effort to fight crime.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“We need realistic and effective programmes to create jobs in the region that will narrow the social basis for trafficking. In that regard, effective assistance could be provided by the business community. A significant role in developing a comprehensive socioeconomic strategy for the States of the Sahel could also be played by making use of the capabilities of agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Increased attention should of course be paid to the marginalization and radicalization of the young.”
2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we support the regime of targeted sanctions established on the basis of resolutions 1735 (2006), 1822 (2008) and 1904 (2009), against Al-Qaida individuals and entities financed by extremist groups in the region through funds received from the illegal narcotics trade. We understand, however, that limited measures alone will not solve the problem. We are therefore placing our hopes in the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, which is expected to be a significant factor in stabilizing the situation in the region through comprehensive technical assistance to its States. In providing such assistance, we must duly consider the national priorities of State recipients. Our pursuit of alternative ways to combat such criminal activities is a priority in fighting drug trafficking.”
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