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Zinsou

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first: 2004-02-17
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“I refer in particular to the recruitment freeze imposed on the Tribunals, which they have asked to be lifted so that they can make use of the services of legal officers in order to face up to the increased workload stemming from the need to speed up their procedures. In this regard, we think that the Security Council working group on the Tribunals should look into this issue in order to find a way to solve the problem. Another issue is the capacity of national judicial systems that are being asked to take on the secondary cases that the International Tribunals are supposed to refer to them in order to focus on the cases of high- ranking officials bearing major responsibility for crimes falling within international jurisdiction.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“Nevertheless, in spite of the determination shown by the Tribunals, it would seem that they are faced with genuine time, economic, structural and political constraints; these have introduced a certain amount of uncertainty into their forecasts. The time constraints relate to the internal management of the Tribunals, and we fully trust in the Presidents and Registrars of the Tribunals to overcome them. Rather, I shall discuss the structural and political constraints, because it is in that sphere that action by the Security Council might truly make a difference. These constraints are linked to specific problems facing the international community.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“The Tribunals' reports offer a convincing analysis of the number of days of deliberation necessary to complete the cases before them, with estimates based on the nature of the cases, taking into consideration the cases of fugitives and the new tasks and timelines laid down by resolutions 1503 (2003) and 1534 (2004). This gives us a fairly precise idea of the prospects for implementing the completion strategies. All of this shows that the Tribunals have taken to heart the international community's desire to see their work completed on time. We welcome the fact that the Tribunals have fully integrated the completion strategy into their activities.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zinsou (Benin) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the Presidents and the Prosecutors of the two Tribunals for the briefings they have just given us on developments in the implementation of their completion strategies. We note that the two Tribunals are seeking ways to lessen the impact of factors which are holding back progress in their work. That is most encouraging. In particular, we welcome the Tribunals' efforts to speed up procedures through a rational use of available resources. Increasing the number of ad litem judges made available to the ICTR, we think, has helped speed up the work of the Tribunal.”
2004-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5086 (2004) · source
“But the fact remains that the effectiveness of the fight against terrorism cannot be guaranteed unless we devote all the necessary attention to resolving international problems and settling conflicts. It is the continuation of such conflicts that generates despair and rebellion, which provide fertile ground for terrorism. Moreover, we must ensure that there is no tendency towards antagonism between religions. The culture of tolerance and dialogue among civilizations is today as essential as tracking down terrorists. There is a need for stronger commitment in that regard on the part of the United Nations.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“As we emphasized at the time of the adoption of resolution 1566 (2004), we believe that that consensus can be maintained only if combating terrorism takes place in the context of respect for the sovereignty of States and observance of international law, international humanitarian law and human rights. My delegation welcomes the reiterated commitment of the Committee to promote that principle. It is on that basis that we encourage all States to cooperate closely with the Committee and to fully join the international framework for cooperation that has been established by international conventions to combat terrorism and organized crime. We also encourage the Committee to strengthen cooperation with other relevant international institutions, with a view to creating synergy and tightening the net against terrorism.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“With regard to the praiseworthy progress made in establishing the Executive Directorate, we have no doubt that that body will become fully operational in the timeframe established by resolution 1535 (2004). My delegation welcomes the adoption of important guidelines on such sensitive issues as Committee visits to Member States and assessing the assistance needs of countries in combating terrorism. We believe that the improvement envisaged in the area of identifying assistance needs is a good way of ensuring that the needs of beneficiary States and the assistance provided to them to combat terrorism will be better aligned. We also believe that the guidelines will also strengthen the worldwide consensus against terrorism.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“The CTC's consideration of ways to strengthen States' capacity to act has allowed the Security Council to adopt new measures to revitalize itself and to reinforce the legitimacy of United Nations action in that connection. In establishing the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate, the CTC has given itself an efficient tool for effectively discharging the mission entrusted to it. With regard to the activities undertaken during the previous quarter, we note that the CTC has continued to be productive despite the constraints inherent in the transitional phase in which it currently finds itself. That was due to the dynamism of the Russian delegation at the head of the Committee and to the work of the new Executive Director and the Committee's experts.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“The foremost example of the international community's common response to that challenge was the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001), to be followed up by the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). We welcome the many diverse steps taken by the CTC in that regard. In its three years of existence, the CTC has demonstrated its genuine ability to orient the activities of Member States towards the implementation of the Security Council's resolutions. We must acknowledge, however, that despite the efforts States have made to date in the context of the collective security system laid down by the Charter, terrorism remains active. It has diversified its activities and mocks the vigilance of States.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zinsou (Benin) (spoke in French): I wish to thank Ambassador Denisov for his briefing and Mr. Ruperez for his contribution to today's debate. Since 11 September 2001, the entire world has accurately assessed the threat that terrorism poses to international peace and security. It has become clear that terrorism is a global threat that requires all States to mobilize. I reiterate here Benin's firm commitment to the international community's tireless anti-terrorism efforts. Terrorism challenges States to be constantly vigilant with a view to having some forewarning of its horrendous deeds and to taking appropriate measures, in cooperation with other States, to counter them and to avoid incalculable damage to their vital interests.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“In that connection, paragraph 2 of Article 24 of the Charter states that: "In discharging these duties the Security Council shall act in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations." It is in that spirit that we urge Member States to implement, in strict respect of the Charter, measures adopted pursuant to the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. Only in that way can they retain their legitimacy under international law and international humanitarian law. My country welcomes the idea of setting up an international fund to compensate victims of terrorism and their kin. The principles underlying the creation of such a fund are a sense of responsibility and an obligation of active solidarity towards its victims. In conclusion, my delegation would like to thank the sponsors of the resolution.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“We therefore had no difficulty in associating ourselves with an initiative designed to do away with any justification of indiscriminate acts of terror against civilians, because my delegation believes that the protection of civilians in conflict situations is the very expression of the sacred principle of humanity. Nevertheless, I must state here that the combat against terrorism should be waged on the basis of strict respect for the fundamental principles enshrined in the Charter. My delegation is therefore of the view that none of the provisions of the resolution which has just been adopted should be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zinsou (Benin) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 1566 (2004). Terrorism is one of the greatest scourges facing humankind today. It represents a grave violation of human rights and deeply shocks the human conscience. That is why we must be resolute in our struggle to eliminate it. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of recent attacks, which we firmly condemn. As terrorism is a global problem, the fight we have undertaken to eliminate it requires ongoing mobilization and sustained cooperation among all Member States. We therefore welcome the commitment reiterated by the Council to a dialogue among civilizations and to the resolution of regional conflicts and development problems as a means of strengthening the combat against terrorism.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“We would like here to repeat the appeal made by the Secretary-General for increased assistance to Afghanistan in order to continue this campaign in close cooperation with countries in the region. In conclusion, we would like to pay tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jean Arnault, for his activities at the head of UNAMA under, as we all know, difficult conditions.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Here we would like to repeat the appeal made by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for assistance to registered political parties that do not have the necessary resources to conduct electoral campaigns. For this purpose, we should also guarantee them equitable access to the State-run television and radio stations outside Kabul. We welcome the arrangements made to facilitate the return of refugees and allow those who are still abroad to exercise their right to vote. We cannot fail to mention here our concern regarding the resistance to the campaign against drugs, which must be continued in order to reduce the negative impact drug trade has on the situation in the country.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“We welcome the efforts made in that area, and we particularly welcome the end of registration and the beginning of the cantonment of heavy weapons. Special attention should be devoted to problems related to guarding the cantonment sites. Similarly, we welcome the success of the international conference on Afghanistan and its efforts to restore the police force in Afghanistan, as well as the commitment by 26 donor countries to mobilize the necessary resources for that purpose. We agree with the Secretary-General's positive assessment of the decision taken by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Istanbul, which met at the end of June 2004, to deploy new troops in order to allow the elections to proceed smoothly.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“From that perspective, the assessment of the situation in terms of security in the country is very disquieting with regard to the resurgence of violence throughout the country - particularly violence directed against the electoral process and against humanitarian assistance personnel, which we condemn. The many incidents cited in the report show the gravity of the situation. That raises questions about the possibility of holding the elections in the current conditions, and it directly affects the increase in human rights violations. We believe that the international community must find ways to help Afghanistan to consistently carry out the programme of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration to limit the clashes among the factions, which are reaching unprecedented intensity.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“We welcome the remarkable progress made in establishing voter lists, which proves that the Afghan people truly aspire to democracy. We understand the objective reasons that compelled the Joint Election Management Body to revise the electoral calendar. We believe that the Afghan Government should do its utmost to create optimum conditions for the holding of free, transparent and truly democratic elections. In that regard, only the happy outcome of the process could validate the Government's many efforts to put the legal and institutional framework in place and to register the electoral body. Quite rightly, it is essential to guarantee appropriate security conditions. That is a demand that challenges the international community, because it requires a marked increase in international security assistance.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“The Secretary-General refers in his report to the many constraints preventing the Government from moving forward at the desired pace in building the foundations of a democratic State resolutely committed to promoting sustainable development. In the report, he highlights the steps that must be taken to overcome those obstacles. We believe that the question of strengthening the Government's legitimacy is crucial, because a cause-and-effect relationship is established between that legitimacy and eliminating resistance by the informal actors and networks that characterize the nature of power in Afghanistan. For our part, we link the question of legitimacy directly to the holding of the elections, whose preparations are under way in the Joint Election Management Body.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“That progress is unquestionably to the credit of the Afghan Government, which is guiding the country's destiny against all obstacles on the path laid out by the Bonn and Berlin international conferences. We also attribute that progress to the international community, which has assisted the peace process begun in the country in December 2001. The important stages that have been successfully completed would not have been possible without the constant mobilization of bilateral and multilateral partners for the restoration of the rule of law and for national reconciliation and reconstruction in Afghanistan.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zinsou (Benin) (spoke in French): Mr. President, my delegation expresses our deepest condolences to you, to your Government and to the families of the victims for the loss of two Russian passenger aeroplanes. We are grateful to you for organizing this public meeting to consider the situation in Afghanistan and its consequences for international peace and security, which is the subject of a complete report (S/2004/634) submitted by the Secretary-General for the Council's consideration. We should like to express our great appreciation to Mr. Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, for having briefly presented to us its broad outlines. In the past few years, Afghanistan has made significant progress on the path of normalization.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“We fully share the view of the Secretary- General concerning the need to sustain complementary bilateral efforts, particularly in such sensitive areas as public administration, the police and the armed forces. In this regard, my country welcomes the holding of a conference of Timor-Leste's development partners in May 2004, in Dili. We associate ourselves with the appeal issued by the Government of Timor-Leste for continued budgetary support at the current level for a period of two further years.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“This is why Benin believes that countries that shelter the perpetrators of - and those responsible for - the atrocities of 1999 must hand them over to the Timorese State so that they may be tried in accordance with the standards and norms of international justice. This is an international obligation that States must fulfil so as to ensure justice for the victims of these deplorable events. At the same time, Benin is convinced that the efforts made by Timor-Leste require constant support from the international community, which should remain committed. We therefore welcome the extension of UNMISET's mandate as established in resolution 1543 (2004), which makes it possible for the United Nations presence to be maintained as a symbol of the culture of peace.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“We also agree that much remains to be done, particularly in the area of strengthening the capacities of the Timorese national police, which must at all costs remain a republican force at the service of all citizens and be capable of ensuring the safety and security of all Timorese in order to strengthen their confidence in government. An important phase in the building of the rule of law is consolidating the judicial system, the first objective of which should be combating all forms of impunity. Therefore, it is essential for the justice system of Timor-Leste to be given the effective means necessary to bring all those who have committed serious crimes to justice and ensure that the entire population enjoys impartial justice on a daily basis.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Peace, justice and democracy are preconditions for the creation of a stable and prosperous State. The Timor-Leste authorities have understood that very well; that is why they are tireless in their efforts to establish viable institutions that strengthen the rule of law. Proof of that is the preparation and adoption of indispensable legislation. While it is true that Timor-Leste continues to have problems with the smooth functioning of State institutions, it is equally true that what is important is how those problems are tackled and solved. Therefore, my delegation agrees with the Secretary-General's assessment when he advocates the promotion by Timorese leaders of a culture of political dialogue, both among public institutions and with the population.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“The conclusion of that process is crucial for wise exploitation of and equitable benefit from the area's natural resources. We welcome UNMISET's effective transfer on 20 May 2004 of all police and defence powers to the Timorese Government. That was indeed an important, even historic, step that marked the Timorese people's full enjoyment of their sovereignty. We are pleased to note that since then, calm has prevailed throughout Timorese territory and that the Government is continuing to set up various mechanisms to ensure an environment conducive to achieving sustainable economic and social development. However, there is no doubt that Timor-Leste still needs time to achieve the established objectives and to meet the various expectations inspired by the country's independence.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“The report also confirms that the young Timorese State is making the most of the presence of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET); we hail the Mission's remarkable effectiveness in assisting Timor- Leste to attain self-sufficiency. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his action at the head of the mission. As well, Benin welcomes Timor-Leste's developing cooperation with the Governments of Australia and Indonesia. We hope that the political will shown by those three Governments will endure and that the strengthening of good-neighbourly relations and respect for one another's territorial integrity will be the hallmark of their activities in all spheres. We welcome the progress made in the delimitation of the land and maritime borders of Timor- Leste.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zinsou (Benin) (spoke in French): Mr. President, I thank you for convening this public meeting on the situation in Timor-Leste. I also thank Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his excellent briefing on the report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/669). My delegation welcomes with renewed satisfaction this very instructive report on the progress made by Timor-Leste since the Council's last debate on this subject, in May 2004 (see S/PV.4965). The information in the report demonstrates once again, if proof were needed, the political resolve and long-term vision of Timorese leaders, who are committed to building a stable and democratic nation.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“In the final analysis, we encourage the Provisional Institutions to strengthen their efforts, undertaken together with UNMIK, to establish a legal framework that provides incentives to promote sustained economic growth in Kosovo to as to create better prospects for the well-being of all the communities in the province. Finally, we fully share the Secretary-General's positive assessment of the work of his former Special Representative for Kosovo and of the qualities of his successor, Mr. Jessen-Petersen. We wish him every success as he discharges his important task of promoting peace and harmonious inter-community relations in Kosovo.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“We believe that all of those involved in the normalization process in Kosovo must step up their efforts to build trust among the minority communities so as to encourage their members to return home. To that end, we must renew the inter- community dialogue within the framework of the working groups, both at the local level and with Serbia and Montenegro and neighbouring countries. We must ensure that property rights are protected and strengthen the credibility of the judicial system in Kosovo through ongoing efforts to give it a multi-ethnic composition and make it effective. Dealing with the shortcomings highlighted in the report is essential if the rule oflaw is to be strengthened and corruption and impunity combated.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“We call on the Provisional Institutions scrupulously to respect that division of responsibility and to work to carry out the tasks that fall within their purview. We would like here to highlight our support for the early warning arrangements put in place by the joint Kosovo Security Advisory Group with a view to anticipating crises and acting quickly to prevent them. The low rate of return of displaced persons continues to be a cause for concern, especially in the context of the legislative elections planned for October 2004. Over and above the need to increase the pace of the rebuilding of destroyed homes, there is a sense of insecurity among displaced persons, and due attention must be paid to that.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“In the same spirit, we full endorse the principle of holding the majority community responsible for the welfare of the minority communities, and we support specific measures taken to ensure the protection of the vital interests of the Serb community in Kosovo. The participation of the Serbs in local government bodies in Kosovo is a key factor in that respect, as is their representation in the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government, which continues to be very low, as the report indicates. We pay tribute to the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and its military force, KFOR, for the crucial role they are playing in consolidating peace in Kosovo by supporting the normalization process based on the allocation of responsibilities pursuant to resolution 1244 (1999).”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“It also represents a renewed commitment with respect to the pooling the efforts of the two communities with a view to overcoming the painful legacy of the past and working together to achieve the primary goal: a multi- ethnic and democratic Kosovo. My delegation welcomed the Standards Implementation Plan when it was launched, as well as its revision in the light of the events of March. The adoption of a matrix setting forth tasks and responsibilities for each of the ministries and municipalities is a further step in the right direction. However, this arrangement must be supplemented through the establishment of rules of procedure governing the functioning of the Government and the central ministries and their overall coordination. The lack of such a procedure is rightly regretted in the report.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“Annabi, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his excellent introduction of the report of the Secretary- General (S/2004/613) on developments in Kosovo since the violent events of March 2004. As we read this highly instructive report, we sense that things are gradually returning to normal and that there is every reason to be optimistic about the prospects for normalization of the situation. In this respect, the joint declaration signed by Kosovo Albanian and Kosovo Serb leaders on 14 July is a positive development. We fully support the priorities set out therein with respect to managing the situation resulting from the riots of March 2004.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zinsou (Benin) (spoke in Russian): As the first Council member to speak at today's meeting, let me congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I wish you every success, and wish your wonderful country and your great people all the best as well as peace. I would like to assure you that my delegation stands ready to cooperate with you in all sincerity to ensure the full success of your presidency. (spoke in French) I would also like to reiterate here my admiration of Ambassador Motoc of Romania for the skill with which he guided the work of the Security Council in July 2004. We are honoured by the presence among us of the Minister of Public Administration and Local Self- Government of Serbia. Let me also thank Mr.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“While impunity is intolerable at any level, be it in Rwanda or the countries of the former Yugoslavia, the Tribunals should remain aware of the cultural sensitivities of the populations of those countries and bear in mind that the principal task is to maintain peace and to create harmony among the various ethnic groups that are called on to live together. That is why pardons and truth and reconciliation commissions should be considered wherever possible. In conclusion, I reiterate Benin's support for the two Tribunals, because the establishment of a lasting peace in those countries, through their own actions, will depend to a certain extent on the clear-sightedness, rigor and flexibility with which they undertake their mission.”
2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In that regard, we support the proposal made by the Tribunals that the possibility be considered of entrusting trials to countries that have operational judicial systems. Furthermore, in the cases of collective crimes, such as those in Rwanda, the principle of individual responsibility should be weighed against the promotion of national reconciliation. The case of genocide in Rwanda is extremely complex and serious, and should be addressed with circumspection because, when a crime is committed on such a large scale, the evil is no longer individual and becomes societal. Any solution must seek to help the societies concerned to reconcile themselves with themselves.”
2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Moreover, we believe that it is necessary to reconcile the mandates of the judges with the length of the trials, of course in the interest of the defendants. Furthermore, the cooperation of Member States concerned is crucial in making defendants available to the Tribunals, because only in that way can we prevent those who are responsible for serious crimes from evading international justice. As to the decision to refer lower-rank accused to national jurisdictions, we believe that special attention should be given to strengthening the capacities of the judicial systems of those countries so as to ensure that those who are transferred enjoy impartial justice in accordance with international norms.”
2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We acknowledge that these factors are a serious handicap to the functioning of the Tribunals. We fully agree with the Secretary-General's view on this question. The essentially financial bases of the situation must be taken into account by the Security Council. We propose that it appeal urgently to Member States to show their commitment to the campaign against impunity by providing the resources necessary to combating it. With respect to the ability to bring cases to trial according to schedule, we have complete trust that the judges will adopt strategies of their choice in order to accelerate the trial process. We know, however, that the quest for speed must not compromise the principles of equitable international justice.”
2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Thanks to that rigorous assessment effort, we have a rather clear view of the advantages that might result from implementation of the completion strategy and of the bottlenecks that we face if the appropriate measures advocated by the Tribunals are not diligently taken. In that context, my delegation would like to focus on two points: the factors influencing the strategy's implementation and the factors bearing on the Tribunals' capacity to try their cases on time. On the first point, we share the concerns expressed by the Tribunals on the recruitment freeze and on the impossibility of their maintaining qualified staff. We must also find a solution to the problem of the salary freeze in the Investigation Section so as not to further hinder the continuation of proceedings.”
2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We also share the international community's concern to ensure that both Tribunals resolutely carry out the completion strategy for their work within a specific time frame. The Council, in resolution 1534 (2004), provided clear guidelines for the assessments required in that regard. We commend the Tribunals for presenting convincingly to us the prospects for their future work within the context of trying cases falling under international legal jurisdiction, for providing us with an assessment and for giving us a better idea of the constraints involved in transferring to national jurisdictions cases that, by their nature, might fall under their purview.”
2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zinsou (Benin) (spoke in French): I should like to join my delegation's voice with yours, Mr. President, in expressing our condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims of the accident that just took place in Sierra Leone. Permit me to thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of both International Tribunals for the exhaustive reports they just presented to us. We have been able to appreciate the important contributions they are making to the fight against impunity for war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. Ten years after the genocide in Rwanda and five years after the end of the war in the Balkans, the Security Council can welcome the efforts that have been made. Those efforts are the best way to prevent the repetition of or discourage behaviour that might promote such crimes.”
2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In our view, this disengagement would not be a positive step in the right direction, unless it is conducted in a way designed to strengthen the peace process. We want to see an end to provocations and we hope for the reign of international law.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“We believe that the continuation of the policy of extrajudicial executions targeting Palestinian leaders does serious damage to the efforts of the international community to restore peace, a peace for the living and not the peace of cemeteries. Such is the objective in the Middle East, and we need to remember that. We renew here our urgent appeal to all the parties to return to dialogue to achieve our shared vision of two States living in peace, side by side, within stable and internationally recognized borders. We urgently demand that the Quartet make use of all of its influence with the parties to put an end to the cycle of violence in the Middle East and return to the commitments undertaken under the road map. In this regard, we doubt the logic of the proposed course of action, a partial disengagement of the occupied territories.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zinsou (Benin) (spoke in French): The critical situation prevailing in the Middle East and, in particular, on the Palestinian front has continued to deteriorate over the last few months. During this crisis, my country has continually exhorted all parties to demonstrate the greatest possible restraint and to give a chance to the peaceful settlement plan, contained in the road map approved by the Security Council. My delegation therefore does not understand the continuation of the practice of extrajudicial executions, carried out in flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law. The execution of Mr. Al-Rantisi took place less than two months after that of Sheik Yassin, which was condemned by the overwhelming majority of the international community. This execution is a new challenge to international legality.”
2004-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4945 (2004) · source
“My delegation supports the Secretary-General's recommendations on strengthening the resources available to the Office of his Special Representative for the Great Lakes region to allow him to complete preparations for the conference as soon as possible. It is important today to take the opportunity of the progress already made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi and the hopes for national reconciliation that it raises to expedite the holding of this long-awaited international conference on the Great Lakes region. We are of the view that the conference will help to capitalize on the current dynamic of peace to achieve the stabilization of the whole subregion in order to promote integrated regional development through the rational use of its resources to bring well- being and prosperity to its peoples.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“With regard to the deadlines and the need to speed up the peace process, it is urgent that the Security Council consider the request ofthe Government of Burundi and of the facilitation and regional initiative for Burundi to transform AMIB into a United Nations peacekeeping operation. All the efforts to stabilize the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi cannot assure a sustainable peace in those countries unless they are accompanied by a comprehensive improvement in the situation among the countries of the Great Lakes region. We therefore welcome the considerable progress already made in the framework of preparations for an international conference on the Great Lakes region, and in particular the establishment ofthe Group of Friends ofthe Great Lakes region.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“We urge the international community, which has shown remarkable generosity in its solidarity with Burundi within the partners development forum which took place in Brussels in early January 2004, to use all of its influence to attain a comprehensive ceasefire in Burundi as soon as possible. In that regard, it is important that the help promised to Burundi be promptly mobilized in order to support the peace process as a whole, and that such help, above all, contribute to financing the implementation of DDR programmes that are now under way in liaison with the African Mission in Burundi (AMIB). We welcome the constructive role played by AMIB, which has concretely proven the determination of the African Union to work resolutely to solve the conflicts that are afflicting the continent.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“Concerning Burundi, while there are grounds for hope in the recent peaceful transition and the admission into the Government in December 2003, of the Conseil national pour la defense de la democratic-Forces nationales pour la defense de la democratie (CNDD- FDD), the situation, in our View, remains of great concern due to continued fighting around rural Bujumbura and in the north-western part of the country, in spite of the decision taken in early January 2004 by officials of the Palipehutu-FNL (Rwasa) to enter into direct talks with the transitional Government. Today we urgently appeal to the rebel forces to lay down their arms and to join the peace process taking place in Burundi so that it can succeed according to the established timetable.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source
“We are also pleased to see the renewed commitment of donors to continue their support for the transition process, through various programmes in identified sectors, in agreement with the transitional Government. In that regard we welcome the very efficient role of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), and in particular its redeployment in eastern Congo to improve the security situation there. We are gratified by the constant improvement in relations between the Congo and its neighbouring countries, and in particular by the creation of bilateral structures of cross-border cooperation to resolve shared security problems.”
2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source