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Adam

lines on the record: 83
first: 1999-09-30
most recent: 2022-05-19
sittings or episodes: 9
sources: un-security-council

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“For us to ensure international peace and security, we must work with all actors, including civil society, business and others, to address not only food security but also the wider system risks that undermine our planetary health and food security.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Today’s interconnected supply chains are such that a conflict anywhere in the world can have far-reaching consequences. However, it is not just conflict that undermines our food security. Conflict exacerbates the situation, but climate change, unsustainable patterns of consumption and environmental degradation are foundational threats to our food security and our very existence. We must ensure that we work to address the root causes of food insecurity, conflict and associated challenges, as that is the only way to ensure enduring international peace and security. Food cannot be weaponized as a tool of coercive diplomacy.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Changes to the system at this point would be imprudent given the significant investments necessary to re-engineer supply chains and ensure that the required storage and transportation infrastructure is in place. We must also heed the lessons from the COVID pandemic. That means that we should avoid situations in times of scarcity where we retreat inward when the moment demands greater global solidarity, engagement and support. We must avoid trade and other measures that disrupt the flow of food that is so vital to not just Maldives but to all countries around the world. Conflict is nothing new. There are many parts of the world in conflict situations, and every effort must be made to bring them to an end through durable diplomatic solutions.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“That is a particularly acute problem for Maldives and other small islands that rely on imported staple foods, cooking oils and other agricultural commodities. Our Governments, which already face funding challenges associated with COVID expenditures, must now consider supports to soften and stabilize food- price shocks, creating further demands on fiscal space that is in already dire short supply. There is little that Maldives can do alone to address the situation directly. At best, we can increase our stockpiles of foodstuffs, but that is no substitute for the free flow of food and goods through our global supply chains, which we have come to rely on to feed and provide for our people.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to pose a threat. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports on climate change are alarming. The state of our ocean is dire. Fires rage. Desertification intensifies. Farmers face unprecedented droughts. Those conditions had already created a significant increase in food prices, and conflict situations have intensified that already troubling situation. Navigating the COVID pandemic required Maldives to make unprecedented State expenditures to secure vaccines and supplies and to provide support to workers, families and businesses. As we began 2022, we had a sense of optimism that the worst of the pandemic was behind us and that we could begin the work of stabilizing under this new normal. Instead, this year began with the challenges caused by rising energy and food prices.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened today’s meeting. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, the Executive Director of the World Food Programme, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gro Intelligence for their briefings and the invaluable insights that they have provided. Nothing is more fundamental to our human existence than food, water and clean air. Yet multiple crises, from conflict to climate change, threaten the fish, forests and fields that we have relied upon to sustain us for generation upon generation. We welcome this opportunity to share our reflections on food security, conflict and the maintenance of international peace and security. We live in extremely challenging times.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In any event, the people of the Sudan will still have the hope of attaining inclusive peace if the transitional Government players, on both civilian and military side, demonstrate the strong political will and desire to make this change through active dialogue and by setting up a national consultation and engaging women and youth in the process. Finally, without the international support that we enjoyed before, that is, without funding, none of the foregoing could happen. We therefore thank the international community for its funding and security support.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Such a holistic approach will help to fill the gaps in IDP and civilian protection in a fragile security context. We must keep in mind that without peace no democratic transformation will take place. Funding for implementation of the Peace Agreement, for the development of civil society and for various peacebuilding activities is crucial. Providing livelihoods to and the economic empowerment of youth and women is critical, especially in the current economic situation in the Sudan. The mandate of UNITAMS should be reviewed to include a protection component for the Darfur region and where a future African Union or United Nations mission at the highest level can strategically take on board the lessons learned from UNITAMS and UNAMID.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“UNITAMS must help the transitional Government to finish establishing the government structure in the form of a legislature or parliament and the appointment of Government commissions, in particular a peace commission, a women’s commission, the Constitutional Court and a justice-reform system. Lastly, as to recommendations, bearing in mind that we have experienced the presence of civil society, a peacekeeping mission and a peacebuilding mission in our territory, we believe that the peacekeeping mission should be deployed where a final peace is agreed — not just partial peace. Learning from Darfur and the current UNITAMS mandate in the Sudan, a holistic or adaptable approach mixing peacebuilding and peacekeeping is highly recommended and needed in the current situation in the region.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Capacity-building and gender training and code of conduct for security sector personnel must be provided. In terms of transitional justice, a victim fund providing compensation and reparation must be established, and psychosocial support for war victims provided. UNITAMS should assist in engaging civil society in security sector reform and advocacy for a democratic transformation that will lead to building a civilian government. It must support building and enhancing civil society, including youth and women’s groups, in preparation for elections and consultation for Constitution-making. It must support the implementation of the national action plan established pursuant to resolution 1325 (2000) to attain the meaningful participation of women at all levels during the transition.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“In addition, the immediate implementation of security sector reform is crucial to encouraging the non-signatory parties to the Peace Agreement to develop trust and join the current peace talks in Juba. Through inclusive peacebuilding, which is one of the roles of UNITAMS with the support of the Security Council, conflicting Sudanese parties will move through non-violent dialogue towards democratic transformation to help shape the Constitution, with armed groups becoming political parties that would prepare for elections. Assistance from the Security Council through UNITAMS is needed to help parties undertake immediate security sector reform and to fill the protection gap for civilians and IDPs left by UNAMID. This assistance should include technical support in arms control and collection during the security sector reform process.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Moreover, peacebuilding activities will help affected communities to engage in the national democratic process through consultation and participation in constitution-making and the local governance system. For the United Nations to assist the Sudan in establishing a national democratic process, it must help to implement the Juba Peace Agreement so that people can see the dividends of the Agreement when it is actually implemented in the ground, especially in Darfur and conflict zones, in terms of security, protection, justice and rule of law. Furthermore, it must help IDPs to return to secured camps and protected villages, especially in Central Darfur and West Darfur.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, civil society groups and networks should be part of the implementation of the component designed to protect women from sexual and gender-based violence, especially in Darfuri IDP camps, with the consultation and inclusion of women’s protection networks and groups to assist IDPs in Darfur and conflict zones, where the process is nationally owned and nationally led through meaningful participation. The peacebuilding-activities component is indispensable to paving the way for Sudanese civil society, especially women, youth and war-affected groups, to get engaged in all livelihood activities, community-building and reintegration during the transition period.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Despite the struggle of Sudanese women to have the gender dimension included in the transitional process, the current representation of women in the transitional Government is far below the 40 per cent floor of women’s participation set forth in the Constitutional Declaration and Juba Peace Agreement. Resolution 1325 (2000) also provides for women’s participation and protection. UNITAMS is mandated to help in the democratic transformation, so it needs to push towards enhancing the political will of all parties to implement the Sudan’s national action plan established pursuant to resolution 1325 (2000), which has been adopted by the transitional Government. That is one of the dividends of the revolution. The advocacy and engagement of women’s civil society groups and networks should be part of the monitoring-mechanism process.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“We know that Sudanese women created change through the revolution and through peace agreements — in Darfur and other parts, such as the Nuba Mountains. But meaningful participation means that women, including young women, participate equally not only on the second track of the peace process — they are always assigned the role of observers in peace processes — but as stakeholders and at the level of political parties. This must include women in the public domain — at the grass-roots level, in rural areas, in farmers and nomadic associations — as well as IDPs and refugees returning to their villages. They also need to be part of all commissions established through the peace deal, in governance reform and in rebuilding the Sudan.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“A source of frustration for the Sudanese people in Darfur, especially women, is the exclusive nature of the security process and the reluctance of the military to accelerate the security sector reform process. Moreover, we think that members of civil society and women should be part and parcel of security sector reform and monitoring of accountability, with a view to democratic transformation and in accordance with the Juba Peace Agreement. Moreover, transitional justice issues concerning the victims of the war are another crucial competent for a more coherent and integrated transition process. Victims are waiting for the rule of law and transitional justice. The issue of women’s meaningful participation during the transition period is crucial.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“I would like to highlight that people are more concerned about the gaps in protection and security for civilians in conflict and about the situation of women and girls in camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees. That frustration increased in Darfur, in the Sudan, especially after UNAMID’s withdrawal as a peacekeeping mission with a mandate to protect civilians. Incidents of killing, the looting of villages and the rape of women and girls in conflict areas and during tribal clashes occur frequently. Community women, men and youth are calling for a civilian democratic Government where the role of the security sector, the army and the police is to protect civilians and the Constitution, help with the election and provide security during the constitutional transition period.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“As I said, the UNAMID exit strategy was carried out in a hurry, which left behind a fragile security situation in Darfur, coupled with tribal conflict. That situation continued during the transitional Government — currently mostly in Darfur — and with the presence of UNITAMS. A peacebuilding mission with no protection mandate, UNITAMS continues to face the same challenges, that is, a fragile security situation and a partial peace deal — the Juba Peace Agreement is not yet comprehensive. Without a protection or peacekeeping mandate, it cannot respond to the current fighting in Darfur or incidents of killing, rape of women and girls and the looting of villages by armed militias. As is the case in other countries in Africa, women are the victims of the conflict.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Those two missions, one with a peacekeeping mandate and one with a peacebuilding mandate, provided many lessons learned. We recognize the crucial role played by UNAMID during its presence in Darfur, with the support of the international community and the African Union. However, owing to many factors, we consider it a missed opportunity for making maximum use of the mission —as follows. First, the lack of political will on the part of the previous Al-Bashir military regime presented obstacles in attaining that objective, as did the partially signed peace agreements, the fragmentation and spread in the region of many armed groups and militias and the proliferation of weapons. Facing that situation, UNAMID assumed the role of a peacekeeping mission, and that created many constraints for it, which could be a point for discussion.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“After the transition in the Sudan in 2020, the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) took on a new mandate, under Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations, to engage in peacebuilding and help the Sudanese people finalize the establishment of peace, with the objective of building and helping to move towards a democratic transformation during the transitional period in the country. I bear in mind what has been contributed by previous speakers. At the same time, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) — a peacekeeping mission under Chapter VII with a protection mandate — left the Sudan under a hurried exit strategy, leaving Darfur in a situation of no peace/no war and with a fragile security situation.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“The Sudanese people impressed the world with the vital role of women and youth in leading the non-violent historic revolution of December 2019. The revolution ended Al-Bashir’s brutal military regime after 30 years of war and political unrest in different parts of the Sudan and Darfur. The change resulted in a tough negotiation between civilians and the military to reach a mixed deal on civilian-military Government through the Constitutional Declaration. That marked the way for governing the Sudan’s transition period within a framework of liberty, peace and equality. In that regard, I salute all the young people who participated in the process, which was meant to lead to a democratic transformation.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Ms. Adam: I thank the President of the Security Council and the Government of Ireland, Secretary- General António Guterres and the members of the Security Council, as well as Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf. I also note the presence of Ms. Diop and other women whom I know and work with. I am honoured and pleased with the very strong speeches delivered by senior stakeholders at the international level, as well as with the spirit of this meeting. I am pleased to reflect on my modest experience of being in the conflict zone in the Sudan and to amplify the voices of Sudanese women from their struggle, during the revolution and prior to that during the armed conflict in Darfur, to bring about sustainable peace. I thank the Security Council and hope that this will be my testimony.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“We cannot go to the Paris Negotiations on Climate Change later this year with the idea that some islands - that some homes - can be sacrificed at the altar of political expediency and unsustainable growth. We thank members of the Security Council for ensuring that the security aspect of climate change is not ignored. As with all security threats, the best strategy is to pre-empt the threat. We have the opportunity to set a standard for global governance and for enhanced global security in Paris. Let us ensure that we take it. Better governance of our oceans through the blue economy can already help us ensure that we can build climate-resilient, inclusive growth, and the fast track to better maritime security is the fast track to establishing our blue economy.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Seychelles has made a strong commitment towards those best practices through strong anti-money-laundering legislation, and we are complementing that through our commitment to be an early adopter in terms of the exchange of information for tax purposes. In conclusion, it is essential that we contextualize the debate on security issues on small island developing States in relation to climate change. Climate change is an ever present threat. The increases in global temperatures are currently set to be well above two degrees, which will literally wipe out the islands of many of our nations. It will wipe out homes and livelihoods, and I would like us today to affirm that every island matters.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“We depend on partnerships to build this capacity, and one of the messages I would like to emphasize today is to call on all members of the Security Council to reinforce the building of this capacity in small island developing States. To do so not only empowers better management of our resources; it also bolsters our position as sentinels of the sea. Before concluding, let me also take a moment to remind all our partners that effectively tackling criminality and terrorism at sea also involves improved financial governance - in terms of the better application of anti-money-laundering best practices, as well as enhanced tax transparency and the exchange of information. By targeting the business model that underpins criminal and terrorist activities, we can better undermine those operations.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“We must continue to build this regional capacity, and we look forward to the implementation of the regional Maritime Security Programme, funded by the European Union, which will reinforce and build capacity across the East African and Indian Ocean region. Seychelles will also continue to actively promote regional partnerships as the current Chair of the African Union's East African Standby Force, while we also look forward to our forthcoming chairmanship ofthe Contact Group on Piracy offthe Coast of Somalia, where we will share our experiences with a view to implementing practical solutions to counter impunity and lawlessness. At the heart of improved maritime security for small island developing States is enhanced maritime domain awareness.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Al-Shabaab in Somalia has profited from the lack of maritime capacity in our region and has used the sea lanes to bolster its position in certain parts of Somalia while also creating profitable trades in illicit goods. Our region is very reliant as well on tourism, and we must work in concert to ensure that we protect our livelihoods, while also ensuring that the people of Somalia do not have to live in the fear that comes with Al-Shabaab. All of these security challenges require enhanced regional coordination. Seychelles has been pleased to host a Regional Information Fusion and Law Enforcement Centre, which has helped build cases for prosecution in Seychelles and across our region based on crimes committed at sea. We thank members of the Security Council that have supported this work.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“This leads me to also mention another major security concern for many SIDS, which is the influx of trafficked substances that create domestic demand for narcotics. Our small societies are often inordinately affected by the impact of addiction among young people and the consequences in terms of reduced productivity and increased criminality. We are actively engaged in twin strategies of reducing local demand while also aggressively targeting shipments into the country. But these are global problems, and we have to enhance our regional and international methodologies for combating them. As we work to address these issues, we must also maintain vigilance in relation to potential terrorist threats.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Despite our capacity constraints, Seychelles took a lead role in piracy prosecutions, because we recognize that the rule of law is the first step towards economic stability and growth. As long as we allow our oceans to be ruled by lawlessness, we will not be able to properly harness their development potential. Through our concerted effort with international partners such as the European Union and NATO, we have effectively broken the piracy business model that was operating out of Somalia by ensuring that prosecutions take place systematically. But we cannot afford complacency. While piracy is on the wane, the conditions that led to piracy are still in place. We are seeing increased activities relating to drug trafficking and associated criminal activities.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“The Indian Ocean Commission and the Indian Ocean Rim Association are also developing blue-economy approaches that build sustainable economic opportunity through research, trade, renewable energy, shared security and maritime infrastructure. The phenomenon of piracy in the Indian Ocean has underlined the challenges of security in our region, but also those of implementing the rule of law at sea. At the start of the problem, many naval ships that were operating in the Indian Ocean were frustrated by the fact that while they could interdict pirate vessels at sea, the lack of prosecution afterwards meant that pirates had to be released, allowing them to regroup and attack shipping on future occasions.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“In practical terms, we are implementing the blue economy through the development of a marine spatial plan, whereby we define the economic and conservation activities to be developed throughout our EEZ. This includes the security considerations that will be required. We are also committing 30 per cent of our exclusive economic zone as protected areas. We are developing enhanced fisheries- management tools to implement appropriate stock management, and we are in discussion with international financial institutions to raise a "blue bond" to help provide affordable financing for such initiatives. These initiatives are also situated within a regional move to bolster the blue economy, notably through the African Union's blue economy commitments under Agenda 2063, as well as the African Union's Africa's Integrated Maritime Strategy.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“In the context of Seychelles, our exclusive economic zone (EEZ) extends to 1.3 million square kilometres, while we have also agreed a shared extended continental shelf with our neighbour Mauritius, which extends to an additional 395,000 square kilometres. Earlier this year, we created the blue economy department, which is part ofmy portfolio as the Minister of Finance. We are staking our economic future on better harnessing the development potential of our ocean. To achieve this, we must recognize that moving towards sustainable development goals, as we hope we will agree in September, requires breaking the existing moulds of economic development and forging new economic opportunities from previously unsustainable practices. In relation to African and Indian Ocean island States, that is what the blue economy promises.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Let us be clear: climate change is the foremost security threat for SIDS, and, arguably, for the world as a whole. For SIDS, our smallness and our isolation are structural elements of our vulnerability. The increasing threats around our oceans and the relative lack of governance enhance this vulnerability. With 75 per cent of our planet made up by oceans, the weak global governance of our oceanic spaces undermines our global security. In fact, we are all vulnerable. Seychelles, like many SIDS, has not accepted, however, to simply be an observer to these processes. We are embracing the opportunity of being large oceanic nations, looking at our ocean as an opportunity more than as a threat. We are aiming to better manage our oceans, setting an example of oceanic good governance.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Surrounded by oceans, we are our planet's "blue guardians". But the governance of the world's oceanic spaces is far removed from the security expectations that the world has regarding its terrestrial spaces. Lawlessness and impunity are more often than not the norm on the high seas. International criminality is often tolerated, and prosecutions of international crimes at sea remain uneven. Most of the world's illegal traffic is conducted at sea, whether it be in people, drugs or weapons. Illegal fishing continues to undermine both national and international regulation. Respect for this shared space is often extended only to the degree that economic interests are not put into question. Meanwhile, the threat of climate change undermines the productivity of traditional marine resources and limits opportunities for growth.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“On behalf of President James Michel and the people of Seychelles, I would like to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, the Foreign Minister of New Zealand, for having provided this platform to discuss the security challenges of small island developing States (SIDS). We thank all members for their support. I would also like to convey our appreciation to the United Nations, through the Secretary-General, for the recognition of the specificities of SIDS, as outlined in the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (Samoa Pathway), adopted in 2014, and for situating today's event as a continuation of efforts to improve the framework available to build the resilience of small island developing States. The security challenges of SIDS are situated in the context of our unique geographic character.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, Somali troops are engaged in active war against Al-Shabaab and in peace development across the nation. Logistical support at the unit level must be available in order to initiate sustainable military and civilian operations. That logistical support is needed immediately and thus should not be tied to the timelines of troop increases and/or development. Let me conclude by thanking the President and Council members again for their tireless efforts in supporting the Somali nation.”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“Therefore, to make the presence of the Federal Government of Somalia felt in the recovered areas, it is the plan and firm intention of the Somali Government to immediately establish stability, peace and security, as well as the provision of services. Providing non-lethal and logistical support to the Somali forces, as proposed by the Secretary-General, will surely guarantee short- term capacity and long-term resiliency for the Somali forces. We believe that this new approach should be adopted, and I request the Security Council today to give our Somali National Army that support by authorizing the provision of extensive non-lethal and logistical support. By supporting that vision, Al-Shabaab/Al-Qaida will be defeated, and as the Somali security forces regain control of the country, the combat role of the AMISOM forces can be reduced.”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“It is critical for the Federal Republic of Somalia and the international community to close the serious gap between the support given to AMISOM. and the tempo and scale of operations, so that we do not allow the terrorists to use that gap to regroup, give the enemy a free hand, recruit and intensify their infiltration into urban centres and strengthen their ability to destabilize the region. At the same time, we need to enhance the capacity of the Somali national army forces and public safety and law enforcement institutions, as well as to support the establishment of effective governance, to enable us to conduct a general election in 2016.”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“The ultimate strategic objectives of the current peace enforcement operation in Somalia are to recover areas occupied by Al-Shabaab, restore and secure the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia, support the Federal Government of Somalia in its struggle to disrupt, degrade, weaken and defeat Al-Shabaab by providing tangible and effective logistical support to Somalia that will sustain the military operation on the ground to enable them to expand, stabilize and control recovered areas and deny Al-Shabaab any possibility of a relapse into insecurity. A further goal is to provide AMISOM the enablers and multipliers in needs in terms of troop increases, military hardware and resources that will allow them to significantly expand into new areas of cooperation and recover the entire territory of Somalia.”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“Again, that requires an inclusive approach that develops the eyes and ears of the public as a component of the public space in the campaign against Al-Shabaab. Citizens are the foundation of any intelligence network and are both essential and necessary for leveraging resources. The overarching strategy for the provision of security after war may be conceptualized in the phrase "welcome, build and defend".”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“The international operational support to Somalia should be enhanced given the unique current conditions and the opportunities that exist. The Somali people know full well that local leadership is critical in defeating terrorism. According to the letter of the Secretary-General, peace consolidation requires that we improve the capacity and effectiveness of the Somali army. That, in turn, requires the use of "smart" power in both the short and long term, with a training and capacity programme that has components to improve both commissioned and non-commissioned officer sectors. AMISOM. and the United Nations are convinced that the Somali national army has the capability and the determination to secure major cities and key infrastructure; what they require is increased basic logical support.”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“The Somali Government wishes to remind everyone that AMISOM's decision, on 10 April, to suspend operations due to severe logistical limitations - also understandable - has provided Al-Shabaab with the breathing room to regroup and take the offensive. I wish to encourage and urge the members of the Security Council to act swiftly so that AI-Shabaab is not provided further opportunities to regroup and infiltrate urban centres and export their evil ideology. However, it is no secret that we all risk the danger that Al-Shabaab will be reinvigorated by the lack of sustained military engagement. That group continues to be a global threat, as evidenced by the recent attacks on our brothers and sisters in Kenya. That shows that the gains made so far in Somalia can quickly unravel if we continue with business as usual.”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“Somalia is cognizant of the high cost involved in providing new funding for the logistical supplies that our troops critically need. We also understand the logic and the thinking that may make some Member States of the Security Council feel a bit reluctant about starting a new chapter that may reverse the regular and traditional funding system package. We urge those countries to see things differently because, in the face of the scourge of Al-Shabaab/Al-Qaida and their tactics of asymmetrical warfare aimed at maximizing their mayhem, the status quo is not an option. Hence, we also seek to provide the Somali national army the timely logistical support it requires to enhance its capacity and ultimately to defeat Al-Shabaab.”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“That requires improving the capacity of the security forces, strengthening the rule of law and developing an effective judicial system. We cannot expect peace in Somalia if peace is not owned by its citizens. We are grateful to the Security Council for partially lifting the 20-year old arms embargo, so as to allow the Somali defence forces, supported by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), to fight Al-Shabaab. Achieving that goal remains a top priority for Somalia. We have been improving the necessary mechanism for the successful accomplishment of that objective. When our President joined his fellow African leaders earlier this month in Addis Abeba, he sent a powerful message to the world that demonstrated continental unity against extremism.”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“We understand that sustainable security in Somalia depends on the development of a robust Somali security sector that includes the involvement of the people as an active component of reconstruction. Our Government realizes that its citizens are not ciphers but active participants. They must be convinced that their security and development, and the Government's ability to provide both, exist in a reciprocal relationship that must become ever more resilient. Furthermore, we would like to note that Al-Shabaab's recruitment strategy targets urban centres and impoverished areas. By including the participation of citizens, the seams of weakness in Al-Shabaab's organizational structures and its asymmetrical advantage will be uncovered and countervailed.”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“Following the success of the landmark London Somalia Conference in May 2012, a "new deal" conference for Somalia, co-hosted by the Somali Federal Government and the European Union, was held in Brussels on 16 September 2013, with the participation of many friendly Governments, international organizations and partners. The Conference endorsed a new deal compact for Somalia that establishes measurable goals for Somalia's reconstruction and requires specific commitments for implementation from the Somali Government and its international partners. That arrangement provides a more resilient design for joint partnership between the Somali people and the international community. Our Government has moved swiftly to ensure the successful implementation of the compact and has established a national security council chaired by President Mohamud.”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“Many Somalis have returned to the country to invest in it and rebuild it. In addition, because of our partnership with the global community and its steadfast support, together we have pushed Al- Shabaab out of Mogadishu and other major cities and towns. Many embassies and international organizations have opened up their offices in Somalia. And, as the Deputy-Secretary-General said today, the United Nations has reopened its office in Mogadishu. Roads have been rehabilitated and the provision of services has been gradually revived. Democratic rule in Somalia is slowly but surely taking root.”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“The election of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has given the Somali people hope and a sense of optimism. The Somali Government is therefore guided by three principles, namely, building national democratic Government institutions with development priorities that are fair, inclusive and sensitive to the diverse interests of the country; fostering national unity based on the principles of individual human rights, equality and justice; and strengthening our partnerships with all global actors on the basis of mutual interest, respect and cooperation. In the current international system under the founding principles of the United Nations, functioning and legitimate States are indispensable to international security, trade and political relations. Somalia is no longer a failed State.”
2013-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7054 (2013) · source
“I wholeheartedly thank you, Mr. President, and the members of the Council for their personal engagement in supporting Somalia. We have no doubt that our collective desire for peace and a stronger Somalia will prevail. The Council's commitment and sustained partnership in support of critical priorities in Somalia is at a turning point, with a View to advancing global peace and security. Significant progress has been achieved in Somalia, and the Somali Government and its people are determined to further strengthen cooperation with our friends and with the rest of global society. Somalia is still vulnerable to domestic and external threats as it builds its power to assert its authority and seeks to strengthen the rule of law. In that context, the Somali State has made significant progress within the past year.”
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“I am sincerely delighted to be here again today to share my perspective on the key challenges and opportunities in Somalia. As the Council deliberates on the conclusions of the joint United Nations-African Union review and the subsequent letter from the Secretary-General dated 14 October 2013 (8/2013/606), I again appeal for the Council's support, as I truly believe that there are immense opportunities in Somalia as our State emerges from a fragile political transition and its new Government asserts itself. As the Deputy Secretary-General has said today, Somalia is changing. I thank him for the time he took from his busy schedule to see the reality on the ground in Somalia. We are much obliged to the Council and the United Nations for sustaining international attention and focus on the plight of the Somali people.”
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