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Abarry

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first: 2020-01-08
most recent: 2023-12-13
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“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Niger. I would like to thank the Chairs of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities; 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism; and 1540 (2004), concerning the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, for their briefings. I would also like to congratulate the members of the expert groups of those three Committees for all the progress they have made in carrying out their mandates under particularly difficult working conditions over the past two years due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“I thank Ambassador De la Fuente Ramírez for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“I thank Ambassador Heimerback for her briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Cherif, on behalf of the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001).”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At the outset, Ambassador Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramírez will make a joint statement on behalf of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004). Following the joint statement, the Council will hear briefings by the Chairs of those Committees. I now give the floor to Ambassador de la Fuente Ramírez.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Lastly, my delegation would like to reiterate its support for the provisions of resolution 2379 (2017), as well as its support for the work of the UNITAD Investigative Team aimed at establishing responsibility and accountability for acts that may constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity and crimes of genocide committed by Da’esh fighters. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Iraq.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“That will undoubtedly make it possible to strengthen cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of those who facilitated and financially benefited from the crimes committed by that terrorist organization in Iraq and who are also guilty of those crimes by association. My delegation supports the continued integration of advanced technological tools into the work of UNITAD, in particular the partnership with Microsoft in the use of artificial intelligence to collect data. The progress made in the implementation of the Zeteo platform, which was developed by the Team with Microsoft, is good news.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“Also within the context of progress achieved, I would like to highlight the progress made in the work of the UNITAD Financial Crimes Unit in the collection of evidence regarding the internal operations of ISIL’s treasury, as well as the identity of ISIL members who have acted as trusted financiers. On that point, my delegation notes that it is essential that those who have financially supported or profited from ISIL’s crimes be held accountable. We reiterate our support for the establishment of the agreement between UNITAD and the Iraqi judiciary to facilitate the exchange of information concerning financial crimes committed by Da’esh in Iraq, in accordance with the Team’s mandate.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“In that regard, my delegation welcomes the fact that a new milestone was achieved in the basic investigative work of the Team with the completion of a third case brief relating to its investigation into the massacre of predominantly Shia prisoners, which occurred on 10 June 2014, in Badush Central Prison. The ceremony of the return of victims’ remains to be held in Kojo village in early December will enable many families to finally proceed with burials in accordance with the wishes and the traditions of their community. The progress made in the investigations carried out by UNITAD into the ISIL chemical weapons programme, including the reconversion of Mosul University into a centre for research and development for such weapons, is also commendable.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“Turning back to Iraq, allow me first of all to commend the strong cooperation between UNITAD and the Iraqi authorities in the implementation of resolution 2379 (2017), in particular in assistance related to digitization project concerning the data collected in the investigations, the provision of technical equipment to support the excavation of mass graves and, above all, the advanced training in international criminal law for Iraqi investigating judges. We encourage Mr. Ritscher and his Investigative Team to persevere along the same lines in order to finalize the case briefs relating to the other crimes committed by Da’esh fighters as well.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“We are already delighted with the first convictions of representatives of Da’esh on 30 November in Germany, and we invite all States to strengthen their cooperation with UNITAD to identify, apprehend and bring to justice all those who are suspected of committing crimes of terrorism. In that regard, in May 2019 in Niamey, the Government of the Niger signed a cooperation agreement with UNITAD in order to benefit from its expertise in this area.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the Niger. I would like to thank Mr. Christian Ritscher for his briefing. I also take this opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment and wish him every success in his new role at the helm of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD). The work he does is crucial to ensuring accountability for crimes committed by terrorists of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as Da’esh, and hence reconciliation among the people of Iraq.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Iraq to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Christian Ritscher, Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Ritscher.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramírez, Permanent Representative of Mexico, for his service as President of the Council for the month of November. I am sure I speak for all the members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador de la Fuente Ramírez and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council’s business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Threats to international peace and security”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8914 (2021) · source
“We welcome the generous gestures of all donors and, in particular, the key role played by certain countries of the region, such as Egypt and Qatar, in alleviating the suffering of the people living under Israeli occupation and in maintaining dialogue between the Palestinian factions. In conclusion, the Niger believes that only a return to the internationally accepted parameters for the resumption of the peace process, with a view to achieving a two-State solution, can lead to a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In that perspective, we salute the tireless efforts of Mr. Tor Wennesland and all international stakeholders to reach a successful resolution to this dispute, which has a clear impact on the peace, stability and security of the entire Middle East and beyond.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“All this is happening against the backdrop of the financial difficulties of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which risk compromising the continuation of aid and assistance programmes for the 5.5 million Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as for refugees in Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. That is why we call on the international community to be more generous towards these hard-pressed populations by supporting the financing of the Gaza reconstruction plan and the continuation of UNRWA’s vital programmes, but also by providing financial support to the Palestinian Authority.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“In the context of efforts to restore peace between Israel and Palestine, the lifting of the illegal blockade on the Gaza Strip, the improvement of the humanitarian and economic situation and the general living conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories also continue to be priorities that require effective action. The tense climate in Gaza reflects the deep despair of a predominantly young population for whom every aspect of their lives has been undermined by the prolonged Israeli siege. The situation in the West Bank is not much better, due to an economic recession caused by years of stagnant economic activity and the budget deficit of the Palestinian Authority.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“Israel must face the fact that the security to which it aspires cannot be sustained through the establishment of a discriminatory system that perpetuates oppression and injustice against the neighbouring Palestinian people. It is equally important, in view of the resumption of the peace process that has been interrupted for several years, that the international community show greater commitment and will, especially as we commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the 1991 Madrid conference, whose success promoted the discussions that led to the Oslo Accords.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“It is therefore no longer possible to continue to turn a blind eye to the ongoing abuses perpetrated by the occupying Power through the demolition of Palestinian structures, arbitrary expropriations and the desecration of holy places, which absolutely must end — as must the forced displacement, the expulsions, the transfer of Palestinian civilians and the expansion of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, which are no more and no less than a flagrant violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions on the issue, including resolution 2334 (2016). Moreover, it is the continued settlement process, injustice and discrimination against the Palestinian people that breed discontent, revolt and violence.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“This posture hinders the diplomatic efforts of nations, through the Special Coordinator, to advance the political process towards the two-State solution. While we may once have believed it possible to detect some beneficial effects that the normalization of relations between Israel and certain Arab countries would have had by generating a shift in Israeli policy in the occupied Palestinian territories, it is clear today that all hopes have been dashed.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“The recent decision of the Israeli authorities to authorize the construction of more than 3,000 new housing units in the occupied West Bank and the designation as terrorist organizations of six Palestinian non-governmental organizations, working in the humanitarian field and the defence of human rights, amply illustrate the contempt shown by Israel, the occupying Power, for the incessant calls on it to respect international law and the relevant resolutions of the Council. The Niger strongly firmly condemns the continuation of the frenzied settlement policy pursued by Israel for several decades in the occupied Palestinian territories. Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian lands, notably through the expansion of settlements, has become the major obstacle to the restoration of trust and peaceful coexistence with the Palestinian people.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“Ero was right to say that Israel, the occupying Power, while enjoying the comfort of impunity, is resolutely pursuing its policy of occupying and settling Palestinian territories, which allows us to foresee the day when there is only one State, Israel. We can never say it often enough — Israel’s right to live in peace should not deny the Palestinians their right to their own viable and independent State.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to begin my remarks by thanking Mr. Tor Wennesland for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in the Middle East. I also thank Ms. Comfort Ero for her rich and eloquent contribution. Mr. Wennesland’s briefing this morning was no different than previous briefings, since it again established a catalogue of violence, demolition and expulsion that spares neither women nor children. And yet, the situation must change if, as the Security Council and the international community have always affirmed, the solution to the crisis is the two- State solution. Ms.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“We take note of the agreement proposed by the State of Kuwait and the Republic of Iraq to exchange technical laboratory capabilities between the two countries. My delegation encourages the Iraqi Foreign Minister to pursue his efforts with a view to locating the remaining Kuwaiti property and archives that have not yet been recovered. In conclusion, the gains made thus far could be called into question without a resolute commitment to fight the Da’esh terrorists attacking Iraqi forces. More than ever before, Iraq needs our solidarity and our decisive action throughout the post-electoral period in order to help it turn the page on its recent tumultuous history.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source
“The Niger welcomes the holding of largely peaceful legislative elections in Iraq, which made it possible for the Iraqi people to make their voices heard at the polls in favour of reform. We call upon all political actors to respect the rules of democracy and to resort only to legal means should there be any complaints with regard to the results as announced. In that regard, we welcome the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq for the invaluable support it provided to the Government and its institutions throughout the electoral process. With regard to the missing persons, property and archives of Kuwait and third countries, my delegation congratulates the Governments of Iraq and Kuwait for the notable progress achieved in that process.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source
“The Niger strongly condemns the assassination attempt against the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mr. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, on 7 November and the continuing threats of violence against the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and the other international groups present in Iraq. In that regard, the Iraqi Government must redouble its efforts to protect and guarantee the fundamental rights of all peaceful demonstrators, civil society activists and human rights defenders. The systematic attempts to threaten and prevent the people from exercising their fundamental rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are contrary to the democratic values to which the Iraqi people aspire.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source
“In that regard, the Niger welcomes the holding of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, organized by Iraq on 28 August, which sought to ease tensions among the countries of the Middle East. After more than nearly two decades of war and a period of insecurity and suffering of all kinds in the fate of the Iraqis, today they deserve to live in peace and prosperity. My delegation welcomes the efforts of the Iraqi Government to tackle the numerous crises that the country continues to face, particularly the socioeconomic and security challenges, as well as the effects of climate change. It always bears repeating that political violence can lead only to more division and increasing tensions among the political class, at a time when the electoral contests have just been held.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): It is always a pleasure to hear the briefings of Ms. Hennis- Plasschaert on the situation in Iraq. The picture that she just painted for us was very usefully complemented by Ms. Kabashi through her perspective as a civil society representative. I welcome the participation of the Ambassador of Iraq at our meeting today. As was clearly made evident in the briefings, the quest for stability in Iraq must involve the inclusive participation of all sectors of society in a democratic framework that respects human rights, particularly those of minorities. By returning to peace and stability, the country will regain its former glory and again take up its rightful place in the Persian Gulf region.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, I reiterate my sincere congratulations to Prosecutor Karim Khan and his Office for their constant, unwavering commitment to combating impunity, establishing the rule of law and deterring further crimes from being committed in Libya.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“We note, as previous reports have mentioned, that crimes against migrants continue in the context of human trafficking, a consequence of the conflict in Libya. My delegation shares the concern about the situation of migrants in Libya expressed by the Secretary-General in his report to the Council in September (S/2021/752), which mentions serious violations against migrants and refugees. To that end, we encourage the Office to continue to enhance cooperation, coordination and the exchange of information and expertise with the Libyan authorities, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation and other partners on crimes committed against migrants and refugees, so that the perpetrators of these violent crimes are held accountable.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“My delegation welcomes the information that the Office has received on the activities of mercenaries and foreign fighters in Libya. In that regard, we express our support for the call made by the new Libyan authorities, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Security Council on armed individuals and groups to withdraw from Libya without delay, as that would undoubtedly contribute to stability in Libya and its neighbouring countries. Furthermore, we join the Office in welcoming the important initiatives and efforts made by Libya, UNSMIL and the international community to bring peace and stability to the country, including the ongoing discussions on traditional reconciliation processes and transitional justice mechanisms.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“The same action should be taken for victims of air strikes, landmines, kidnapping and torture, as well as missing persons. We encourage the Libyan authorities to continue their cooperation with the Office to ensure that the aforementioned crimes committed in Libya are investigated and prosecuted by the competent Libyan courts. I commend the efforts of the Office in undertaking several investigative missions in Libya, interviewing witnesses and collecting important documents and evidence from individuals, non-governmental organizations and representatives of victims’ organizations. We support the Prosecutor’s intention to visit Libya in early 2022 to meet with the relevant Libyan authorities and other stakeholders. We need to work with the Libyans and listen to them in order to achieve the progress that we are anticipating.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“In that connection, as noted in the reports of the Court covering the current and previous reporting periods, my delegation welcomes the decrease in the number of crimes under the Rome Statute since the entry into force of the ceasefire agreement signed on 23 October 2020 and the establishment of the Government of National Unity in Libya. We call on the Libyan authorities to launch investigations into the torture, inhuman treatment and sexual crimes that are mentioned in the report, which have been committed in some prisons and several other detention centres under their responsibility, with the aim not only of ending those violations but also of punishing the perpetrators and their commanders, thereby rendering justice to the victims.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the presence of Ambassador Elsonni in the work of the Council today. Such cooperation is more necessary than ever at a time when Libya is working towards holding elections, an important step towards the normalization of the political situation. Now is the time to send positive signals to the people of Libya, and the resignation of Special Envoy Kubiš at this key moment is far from a positive signal in that regard. Those responsible for crimes under the Rome Statute can be held accountable only through cooperation and partnership among the Office of the Prosecutor, the Government of National Unity, the States parties to the Rome Statute and the entire international community.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): I would first like to welcome the holding of this briefing to consider the twenty-second biannual report of the International Criminal Court on the situation in Libya. I take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Karim Khan on his election as Prosecutor of the Court and wish him every success in his new position. His relevant and impactful briefing on the universality of the Court rang clear with my delegation. I would also like to congratulate the Office of the Prosecutor on the considerable progress it has made in its investigations since its previous report to the Security Council on this situation in May, and I encourage it to continue its engagement with the Libyan Government of National Unity, in accordance with resolution 1970 (2011).”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation believes that the search for and consolidation of peace remain dependent on controlling access of armed non-State actors to weapons. The United Nations must be more vigilant on this issue, in particular by re-examining its arms embargo regime, which, while it regulates the flow of arms to States, struggles to be effective for armed groups that easily acquire equipment on a market made easily accessible by crises and porous borders. It is also high time that vigorous measures be taken to break the vicious circle of conflict fuelled by arms acquired through illicit trafficking in minerals. The situations in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo are eloquent examples in this regard.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“That is why the Niger calls on the Council to further strengthen measures to curb the illicit trade of SALW, which are conflict multiplier; to place greater emphasis on conflict prevention in order to minimize the risk of diversion and illicit sale of small arms and light weapons to unauthorized persons, so as to limit the risk of conflict in the world; to ensure full compliance with all binding legal instruments on the arms trade in order to avoid the diversion and illicit transfer of small arms; to strengthen the capacities of States to fight terrorism and give more support to national initiatives to control the illicit flow of small arms; to ensure the involvement of women and young people, who are the main victims of the diversion and illicit trafficking of small arms, in the search for solutions to this scourge; and finally, to encourage and support States to improve stockpile management and the taking into account of international SALW tracing instruments, in particular in cases where sanctions regimes impose this obligation.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“We remain convinced that all solutions to the issue of illicit transfers and accumulation and misuse of small arms and light weapons require a stronger political commitment from States, given the transnational nature of the circulation of illicit arms and all its geopolitical and economic implications.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“For its part, Niger, having taken the measure of the threat posed by the uncontrolled circulation of light weapons in the context of the fight against terrorism, created the National Commission for the Collection and Control of Illicit Weapons in 1994. Despite the porous nature of borders, this structure has made a significant contribution to the control of illicit weapons, thanks to the support of bilateral and multilateral partners, including the United Nations, especially in the area of humanitarian demining and capacity-building in the tracing, marking and storage of these weapons.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“We welcome and support the efforts of the United Nations in the framework of the Secretary-General’s “Securing Our Common Future: An Agenda for Disarmament”, an agenda initiated in May 2018 that has greatly contributed to saving human lives by supporting national, subregional, and regional efforts to control illicit arms. In Africa, the continent most affected by insecurity, Member States have taken initiatives to alleviate the scourge of arms trafficking that fuels the suffering of populations affected by growing insecurity. These include the African Union’s “Silencing the Guns by 2030” initiative, the Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons of the Economic Community of West African States, and the Central African Convention for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, all of which deserve to be supported and encouraged.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“In countries hosting United Nations peace operations, the uncontrolled flow of small arms and light weapons fuels intercommunal conflicts, especially in the context of international terrorism, where even peacekeepers are directly targeted by frequent lethal attacks. These illicit weapons fuel conflicts between communities that once lived in symbiosis through the years. The battle for access to natural resources that have become scarce owing to the impact of climate change, such as water and grazing land, is being waged through the use of firearms in regions like the Sahel. The Secretary-General’s 2021 report on small arms rightly reminds us that small arms are still the primary cause of human suffering, especially among women and children, who are usually the prime targets of non-State armed actors and organized crime.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Most of the atrocities committed in conflict and post-conflict zones are due to the use of small arms and light weapons by non-State armed actors, who obtain them with great ease, with a view to creating a climate of insecurity and widespread terror. The illicit diversion and transfer of small arms and light weapons contributes to sending regions in crisis into situations of vulnerability and keeping them there, undermining their development efforts and, consequently, their ability to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals as set forth in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): Mr. President, I would like to thank your country, Mexico, for having chosen to organize today’s debate on such an important and timely topic as the problem of the diversion of and trafficking in small arms and light weapons in connection with insecurity. As indicated in the most recent report of the Secretary-General on the subject (S/2021/839), the problem of small arms and light weapons (SALW) remains a matter of great concern in the world, given its impact on the maintenance of peace and the stability of several States. I would like to thank the Director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research and Ms. Devoto for their excellent briefings.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“To that end, it is necessary, in accordance with the principles of international humanitarian law, to maintain a sociopolitical climate favourable to the voluntary return of returnees and their integration into their respective communities. In conclusion, my delegation urges the parties to give priority to dialogue and to refrain from any rhetoric or conduct that could jeopardize peace and stability. In addition, given the vital role of European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in safeguarding peace and security in the country, the Niger voted in favour of the extension of its mandate for an additional period of 12 months.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, the issue of electoral reforms is a matter on which all parties should demonstrate exemplary conduct in order to avoid undermining electoral processes before elections take place. My delegation expresses its deep concern about the stalled implementation of the 5+2 agenda, whose fulfilment remains the essential condition for the closure of the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I encourage the parties to comply with their obligations in that regard and to work to ensure that significant progress is made in implementing the agenda. The efforts to strengthen the rule of law, which I welcome, must be accompanied by appropriate measures for the voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): Allow me to extend my sincere congratulations to the delegation of Kenya on its excellent presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. I also congratulate you, Mr. President, on Mexico’s assumption of the presidency for the month of November. I assure you of the Niger’s full support. My delegation deplores the negative political climate in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which, if prolonged, will pose a serious threat not only to the basis of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina but also to institutional stability. I therefore urge the parties to strictly respect the General Framework Agreement, the constitutional order and all relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as to show political will to create conditions for a de-escalation of tensions.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“Access to education remains a fundamental right, but also a pillar of conflict prevention and a means to ensure that women acquire the capital to take their rightful place in decision-making and leadership. In short, to refuse to recognize and protect women’s rights is to choose to fuel conflict and undermine the foundations of development. This is not a choice that we are able to make.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“Also, with regard to the inclusion of women in peace processes, the United Nations could develop strategies for the inclusion of women and report regularly on measures to be taken to fill the gaps. Involving national actors would be essential to ensure context-specific analyses, from the negotiation and mediation phases to the implementation phase. Furthermore, the Niger, as a troop-contributing country, calls for a more effective participation of women in peace operations, especially through the police component. I will conclude by emphasizing that addressing some of the structural inequalities and discrimination against women and girls remains central to conflict prevention.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“Six years after the 2015 review of the women and peace and security agenda, it is sad to note that only half of the recommendations made for the agenda have been implemented. It is therefore clear that there is a need for more systematic follow-up and effective implementation of these recommendations. Accordingly, the Security Council must also do more. Consultations with civil society organizations are important and must be strengthened. The gap between our ambition, our commitments and reality can only be bridged if we adequately support the work of women peacebuilders. Particular attention should be paid to young women peacebuilders who face serious reprisals for their vital work.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“For its part, the Niger, working together with the African Union and the European Union, and with the support of UN-Women, the Office of the Special Coordinator for Development in the Sahel, and several delegations present in this Chamber, has proceeded to set up the United Nations Group of Friends of Women of the Sahel, whose objectives are, inter alia, to establish and strengthen this approach by taking into account the gender dimension, which is an essential link in the success of stabilization and development efforts. Now that our commitment has enabled us to put the normative framework in place, women must not only be around the table but must have a voice in all decision-making processes.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“In addition, like 30 other African countries, the Niger has begun to implement the national action plan for women’s peace and security, which was drafted following a consultation process involving women and men from all regions of the country. In this regard, we welcome the development of the African Union Continental Results Framework for Monitoring and Reporting on the Implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa. This Framework, which constitutes a major step towards the implementation of this agenda in Africa, must be supported and popularized.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source