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first: 2020-01-08
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“For example, the Committee concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo discussed the activities of armed groups, monitoring of the arms embargo and the management of arms and ammunition with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Mine Action Service. Work also focused on the illicit exploitation of natural resources with the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, the Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and a representative of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source
“At the beginning of my mandate, and with the support of the Secretariat, an internal work programme was prepared for each Committee, with our ideas for possible meetings, our objectives for each meeting and the main points of interest. Unfortunately, as we all know, the outbreak of the coronavirus disease pandemic in March 2020 hampered the implementation of those work plans, at least as we had originally envisaged them. In that regard, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the Secretariat to put in place technological solutions to ensure the continuity of our work. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, both Committees have been able to hold fruitful exchanges with various stakeholders.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source
“I thank Ambassador Ladeb for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic. Over the past two years, I have had the privilege of chairing the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic. I would like to take this opportunity to share some reflections on my role as Chair of those two Committees, as well as the work accomplished during the reporting period.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source
“I thank Ambassador King for her briefing. I now give the floor back to Ambassador Ladeb, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012), concerning Guinea-Bissau so that he can complete his briefing to the Council.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by the outgoing Chairs of the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council according to the year of adoption of the related Council decisions: His Excellency Ambassador Tarek Ladeb, Permanent Representative of Tunisia, Chair of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism, and Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2048 (2012); Her Excellency Ambassador Rhonda King, Permanent Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and other Procedural Questions and Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014); His Excellency Ambassador Sven Jürgenson, Permanent Representative of Estonia, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) concerning Iraq, and Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan; and myself, as Permanent Representative of the Niger and Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic; and His Excellency Ambassador Hai Anh Pham, Deputy Permanent Representative of Viet Nam, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8928 (2021) · source
“It is up to those permanent members of the Security Council and those who will succeed us to make their own contribution. I resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“Some have claimed that including the impacts of climate change on security on the Council’s agenda is irrelevant, given that other structures are already addressing the issue. In that case, why did the Council adopt resolutions related to the coronavirus disease pandemic while the World Health Organization exists and is more than capable? Those who did not support our initiative, which enjoys the broad consensus of Member States, are perhaps the short-sighted ones. We are fully aware that the opposition to change in which some indulge is the principal reason that keeps the Council from innovating. To the rest of the membership, we are proud to have made our contribution to raising awareness on the issue, which has an impact not just on security but also on the future of our planet.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“The force of the veto can block the adoption of a text, but it cannot hide that reality — the truth. During the high-level debate on the issue held on 9 December in the Council (see S/PV.8923), some were unwise enough to call us short-sighted. On the contrary, we can see very clearly. We have never considered situations of insecurity exclusively in terms of the impacts of climate change, nor have we minimized the role of those forums already comprehensively addressing the issue. However, no one can prevent us from stating that climate change is an exacerbating factor among the root causes of insecurity, because we live that reality every day. That is why we insist upon it.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Niger. Due to its responsibility to safeguard international peace and security, the Security Council is obligated to consider all situations that have or could potentially have an impact on global security. Resolution 2535 (2020), which was adopted by the Council at the initiative of France and Tunisia, constitutes a clear example in that regard. For the 113 countries that sponsored draft resolution S/2021/990, on the impacts of climate change on conflict situations, a link clearly exists in the sense that climate degradation serves to exacerbate security challenges, especially in the Sahel and Lake Chad basin regions. For landlocked countries, their very existence as geographical entities is at stake. That is a fact and the reality.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“The draft resolution received 12 votes in favour, 2 against and 1 abstention. The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote of one permanent member of the Council. I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Estonia, France, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Niger, Norway, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam Against: India, Russian Federation Abstaining: China”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the vote.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2021/990, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chad, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, the Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, the Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United Republic of Tanzania, the United States of America, Uruguay and Vanuatu.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chad, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Finland, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, the Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, the Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uruguay and Vanuatu to participate in this meeting.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“It is therefore necessary for the international community to avoid politicizing this issue and refrain from imposing further coercive measures on Syria, whose people are already facing enormous difficulties. As we have always emphasized, whether it be the humanitarian, political or chemical weapons dimension that is being considered — and one wonders why these are addressed separately — it is essential that Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity be respected in the search for any lasting solution to this long- standing conflict. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“Similarly, my delegation once again calls on the United Nations and the OPCW Technical Secretariat to pay special attention to allegations of possession of chemical materials by non-State entities. For if those allegations prove to be true, the consequences would be disastrous, not only for Syria but also for the entire region and beyond. For countries of the Sahel, like mine, that already face the threat of armed terrorist groups, some of which do not hesitate to pledge allegiance to Al-Qaida, the consequences would be just as disastrous. In conclusion, I would like to underscore that the suspension of the rights and privileges of the Syrian Arab Republic within the OPCW will necessarily affect the already difficult cooperation between the Technical Secretariat and the Syrian Government.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“If they fail to do so the status quo will persist and will lead us further away from ascertaining the truth and, therefore, accountability. Any interpretation or exploitation of the dossier that does not seek to lead the Council to the full implementation of resolution 2118 (2013) must also be avoided, as these documents could serve as a basis for attributing responsibility and opening the way to possible prosecution before the courts. In that regard, it is important that the OPCW remain a technical body, as that is the only way for it to maintain its integrity and enforce its authority. In addition, as part of the process of establishing the truth, progress must be made on the continuing allegations of chemical weapons use in other incidents that have not yet been fully investigated.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“Only a continued and frank dialogue between the Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Government of Syria could help to resolve the issue of the initial declaration and ultimately advance the work of the Declaration Assessment Team. The Niger takes note of the continued efforts of the Syrian Government to shed light on the use of these weapons on its territory through its communications to the OPCW and the Security Council. The issue of the use of chemical weapons is so crucial that it must be isolated from any unjustified delays or antagonism. It is also high time for Syria and the OPCW — and let me be clear, with the Council’s unanimous support — work together to bring their positions closer together.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“It is regrettable to note that, since 2013, the efforts undertaken by the United Nations to identify responsibilities in the multiple cases of the use of chemical weapons in Syria have not made it possible to identify, in a way that is acceptable to all, responsibility for the atrocities committed. My delegation categorically condemns any use of chemical weapons, whether in the Syrian crisis or elsewhere. The use of these weapons cannot be justified under any pretext or circumstance. Today, as this is the last time my delegation will take the floor on the issue of chemical weapons in Syria — which, incidentally, has always reflected the divergent positions within the Council, I would like to reiterate the following points.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Niger. I thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing. Adherence to the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is almost universal, with nearly 190 States parties, including my country, the Niger. That is clearly because we are all aware of the deadly nature and enormous suffering that these weapons can inflict on people, especially when they fall into the hands of malicious individuals. That is why, in 2013, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2118 (2013).”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/989, which contains the text of a letter dated 30 November 2021 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mrs. Nakamitsu.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, I would like to reiterate the Niger’s commitment and that of its armed forces to protect civilians in the challenging context of combating terrorism, as well as to ensure the need for humanitarian and development assistance to meet the needs of affected populations. In conclusion, the Niger is resolutely committed to overcome the changes linked to statelessness and the significant risk that poses in terms of human rights, development and security. In cooperation with UNHCR, my country has begun an ambitious project — known as the administrative census for development with a humanitarian focus — as proof of its commitment to also address the issue of statelessness. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Mr. Grandi to respond to the comments and questions.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“At this point in my statement, I should like to echo the following points. First, it is essential that stateless persons and people who have been forcibly displaced should be included in all national responses to sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children. The onset of the coronavirus disease pandemic has also unleashed a shadow pandemic, namely, one involving that type of violence. We encourage UNHCR to ensure that those people do not continue to live in insecurity, but also that they have access to appropriate education and health care. Secondly, we would like to underscore the need for appropriate strategies to reduce and manage risks linked to climate change, given that the degradation of the environment and natural catastrophes have been increasingly accentuated, driven by refugee movements.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“For those who cannot return to their countries, especially refugees from the Tillaberi region, west of the Niger, my country, working in cooperation with UNHCR and partner countries, has contributed to the process of their integration by moving refugees and displaced people from camps to innovative host communities where they will not only be able to enjoy freedoms and fundamental rights such as education and health care, but will also be able to be independent and participate actively in the economic life of the communities in which they live by having a chance to work. Another advantage of that initiative is that it strengthens social cohesion and affords better coordination between the local population and the displaced persons, as well as the effective restoration of governance in those areas where it was not present before.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“My country has extended its memorandum of understanding with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in order to expand the space for those refugees and asylum seekers until 2022. Above and beyond the voluntary and dignified return of refugees from Libya, the Niger has committed itself, in coordination with Nigerian officials, to do everything possible to create security and material conditions for the repatriation of refugees from Borno state fleeing Boko Haram atrocities. We encourage our partners to join us in that new initiative so as to make it possible for those people to return home — but above all to ensure that their children do not become a lost generation owing to a lack of education.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“From our perspective, such a solution should be based on a holistic, multilateral approach focused on development and peacebuilding. In that regard, and as Mr. Grandi also mentioned, the international community should redouble its efforts to restore peace while also ensuring that resources are available for displaced communities and their hosts. In other words, we must save lives. It is the countries and communities with the least resources that continue to bear the greatest burden when it comes to providing protection and caring for forcibly displaced people. They should be better supported by the rest of the international community. We would also recall the Niger’s proactive role in fostering conditions conducive for the voluntary and sustainable return or relocation of refugees from Libya in dignity and security.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement as the representative of the Niger. I heartily thank Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for the scope and excellence of his briefing, as well as for his tireless advocacy on behalf of refugees as well as host countries, many of which face enormous challenges. That is the case with my country, the Niger, which is nevertheless one of the most generous in that regard. Mr. Grandi was right to say it: saving lives cannot wait for political solutions. That is certainly true in the Sahel region, which faces a deterioration in the security situation. That is the reason that the Niger calls for a long-term solution to the refugee crisis in the Sahel — and elsewhere — above and beyond a humanitarian approach.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Grandi for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements. I call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Norway.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Grandi.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.55 a.m.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“I thank Ms. Kalala for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“I am equally concerned about the recruitment and use of children by armed groups and the fact that such groups continue to engage in the diversion of weapons and the illicit exploitation of natural resources. I am encouraged by the expressed will of the Government to address the multiple challenges facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular its commitment to tackle the issue of sexual violence in conflict. I am also encouraged by the diplomatic steps taken by President Tshilombo Tshisekedi to normalize relations with neighbouring countries. I hope that those discussions will lead to a decrease in the illicit trafficking in arms and natural resources along of the borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Ms. Kalala.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“Preparations for the 2023 local and national elections were also on the agenda. Many interlocutors encouraged the 1533 Committee to consider imposing additional sanctions on individuals and entities engaging in acts that compromise the peace, stability or security of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in accordance with the designation criteria set out in the relevant Council resolutions. The situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to be marked by insecurity and human rights violations. I am particularly concerned by the risks of inter-communal conflict in Ituri and by reports of hate speech and violence against the Banyamulenge community in South Kivu.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“In addition, we had an opportunity to meet separately with representatives of the diplomatic community and civil society organizations, including women’s groups. Finally, we held a meeting with the senior official of the monitoring mechanism on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who travelled to Kinshasa with one of his technical experts. Overall, our discussions focused on the security conditions in the eastern part of the country, including the activities of armed groups; the diversion of weapons by armed groups; the use of improvised explosive devices by suspected elements of the Allied Democratic Forces; human rights violations committed by all actors, including sexual violence in conflict; and the illegal exploitation of natural resources. The effects of the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri were also discussed.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“During our stay in Kinshasa, my delegation held fruitful discussions with various Congolese authorities, in particular the Prime Minister and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Special Adviser to the President in charge of youth, gender and violence against women, and the Auditor General of the Forces armées de la République Démocratique du Congo. We also held an exchange of views with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. David McLachlan-Karr, and took stock with representatives of MONUSCO on the political landscape, the security conditions and the human rights and humanitarian situation, in addition to a briefing with the United Nations Mine Action Service.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“Overall, as stated in the mandate, the purpose of my visit was to gather first-hand information regarding the effective application of the sanctions imposed by resolution 2360 (2017) — reaffirmed by resolution 2582 (2021) — and, in accordance with paragraph 30 of resolution 2360 (2017), to explore the possibility of holding consultations with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and with representatives of MONUSCO, the diplomatic community and civil society groups in order to guarantee the full application of sanctions measures.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“Representatives of the Kinshasa Embassies of China, the United States, the Russian Federation and India were also present. I would first like to thank the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for its close cooperation and for the relevant information it provided to my delegation. I would also like to express my gratitude to Special Representative Bintou Keita and her colleagues at the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), as well as to other institutions and United Nations organizations in country, for their support and excellent reports.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“I thank Ms. Keita for her briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I have the honour to speak in my capacity as Chair of the Committee. My previous briefing to the Council on the work of the Committee dates back to 5 October 2021 (see S/PV.8873), and the one before that to 6 October 2020 (see S/2020/987). Today I intend to provide an overview of my visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 6 to 10 November this year. On that occasion, I was accompanied by representatives of the Permanent Missions of Estonia, France, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, the Niger, Norway, the United Kingdom and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the United Nations.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/987, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Ms. Keita, by me, in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and by Ms. Kalala. I now give the floor to Ms. Keita.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and Ms. Marie-Madeleine Kalala, women’s rights activist and member of the African Women Leaders Network. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2608 (2021). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2021-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8917 (2021) · source
“In favour: China, Estonia, France, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Niger, Norway, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam”
2021-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8917 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2021/1005, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2021/920, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation with respect to piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2021-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8917 (2021) · source
“For that to happen, however, there must be the same commitment and mobilization on the part of the international community. For its part, my country, the Niger, which will conclude its term on the Security Council in a few days, will continue to work with Council members with the same commitment and determination in fighting to eradicate the terrorist threat in Africa and everywhere else in the world. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 4.50 p.m.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Winning the fight against terrorism will also entail the implementation of development programmes and the creation of opportunities for young people, so as to eliminate possibilities of recruiting new fighters. It cannot be said often enough: terrorists recruit from among the most vulnerable and disadvantaged segments of the population. As it has been said several times in this Chamber, the fight against terrorism requires a global approach that takes into account the social, economic and political reasons for the shift towards extremism and radicalization. Only that global approach will enable us to effectively combat ISIL, Al-Qaida and their ideologies. I would like to conclude my remarks by reaffirming my delegation’s conviction that, just as ISIL has been defeated in Iraq and Syria, it could also be defeated in the Sahel.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“That rapid export of the terrorist threat from the Middle East to the African continent is proof enough of global ISIL’s resilience and adaptability as it continues to pursue its goal of conquering and sweeping away territory from which it aims to reconstitute its operational capacity for possible large-scale terrorist acts. It also bears mentioning that, in that process of rapid expansion, ISIL has taken advantage of the weakness of defence systems. There are several other factors that increase the vulnerability of the countries on the African continent, including poverty, famine, insecurity, lack of knowledge and youth unemployment, to name but a few.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“At a time when we cannot reach agreement on the reasons for listing or delisting individuals or entities from the 1267 sanctions Committee, and while we have seen draft counter-terrorism texts be abandoned by their initiators because they could not satisfy or reconcile diametrically opposed points of view, terrorists nevertheless do not concern themselves with debates and formalities. Rather, they continue to carry out murderous attacks against civilian populations and even military groups. In very little time, ISIL has managed to export its atrocities to Africa despite having been defeated militarily in Syria and Iraq. The countries of the Sahel and the Lake Chad basin region have now become the epicentre of global terrorist activity.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Those Committees have clearly enabled many challenges to be met and successes achieved in the fight against terrorism. However, we also see the doggedness of terrorists who continue to massacre and kill innocent groups of people in several parts of the world, namely, in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, particularly in the Sahel and the Lake Chad basin. That therefore means, regrettably, that the results of our work seem to fall very short of the legitimate expectations placed in us by the millions of people around the world who are exposed every day to the atrocities of this scourge.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“My delegation is pleased with all the innovation and adaptation efforts made by the expert groups to conform to the health environment imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic in order to ensure the continuation of their activities and the strengthening of the capacities of the Member States. The three Committees, whose briefings we just heard, constitute the most important mechanism that the United Nations has in the fight against terrorism. They provide a framework of reference and guidance for national strategies to prevent and deter the planning of any acts of terrorism on the territories of States, cut off sources of financing for terrorists, prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction and bring terrorists to justice.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source