Statement / by the President of the Security Council
2010
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SymbolS/PRST/2010/25
TitleStatement / by the President of the Security Council
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Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 6427th meeting, 22 Nov. 2010, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "Protection of civilians in armed conflict"]
AccessEnglish: S_PRST_2010_25-EN - PDF ; Español: S_PRST_2010_25-ES - PDF ; Français: S_PRST_2010_25-FR - PDF ; Other: S_PRST_2010_25-DE - PDF ; Русский: S_PRST_2010_25-RU - PDF ; العربية: S_PRST_2010_25-AR - PDF ; 中文: S_PRST_2010_25-ZH - PDF ;
Summary
Recognizes that States bear the primary responsibility to respect and ensure the human rights of all individuals within their territory and subject to their jurisdiction as provided for by relevant international law; emphasizes that the promotion of peace processes and the achievement of sustainable peace and development as well as respect for human rights and the rule of law are of utmost importance for the long term protection of civilians; reiterates its strong condemnation of all violations of applicable international law and demands that parties to armed conflict comply strictly with the obligations applicable to them under international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, as well as to implement all relevant decisions of the Security Council; recognises the needs of civilians under foreign occupation and stresses further, in this regard, the responsibilities of the occupying power in full compliance with international humanitarian law; stresses the importance of achieving durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons, in particular their voluntary, safe and dignified return, or local integration or resettlement; emphasizes that all civilians affected by armed conflict, including those suffering losses as a result of lawful acts under international law, deserve assistance and recognition in respect of their inherent dignity as human beings.
Action note2010-11-22
Meeting record
S/PV.6427
Agenda information
S/65 [189] CIVILIAN PERSONS--ARMED CONFLICTS
S/ X Protection of civilians in armed conflict.
S/ X Protection of civilians in armed conflict.
Date[New York] : UN, 22 Nov. 2010
Description
3, 44 p. : tables
Notes
"Annex: Protection of civilians in armed conflict: Aide Memoire": p. 1-44.