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first: 2020-01-08
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“They are simply the pulse of the informal economy in the region. There is therefore a need to allocate more funds to women’s organizations working for peace, especially those working in communities at the grass-roots level. My country, the Niger, has initiated reforms to positively change the trend for women’s participation in decision-making processes at all levels by increasing the quota of women in elected positions from 15 to 25 per cent and appointments to senior Government positions from 25 to 30 per cent. When more women are in leadership positions in the public sector, they can fundamentally transform public policy in ways that bring about structural change.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“For a country like the Niger, located in a region plagued by multiple crises, the women and peace and security agenda is not just a concept; it is also critical to maintaining peace and preventing conflict. The major challenges affecting the Sahel, from insecurity and the impact of climate change to economic development issues, have a disproportionate impact on women and girls and amplify existing inequalities. Paradoxically, while women and girls are the main victims of conflict, only 22 per cent of peace agreements signed between 1995 and 2019 contain specific provisions on women. In terms of economic development, women’s organizations in fragile and conflict areas, although underfunded, as they receive only 0.2 per cent of total bilateral aid, have played a vital role in bringing about major changes in government policies.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“Women remain largely underrepresented in decision-making circles, even though it is clear that wherever women’s full and effective involvement in peace processes has been achieved, the agreements reached have been more relevant than when they are excluded. Moreover, the lack of inclusiveness only exacerbates women’s life conditions, which are already affected by the multifaceted challenges that beset them in conflict and post-conflict contexts. Yet no society can hope to prosper in the twenty- first century if it systematically excludes half of its population. My delegation would like to stress that the involvement of women in peace processes is simply a question of justice: if peace is a collective issue, why should it be discussed, consolidated and achieved without women?”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking the Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres; Ambassador Sima Sami Bahous, whom I congratulate on her appointment as Executive Director of UN-Women; Ms. Bineta Diop, Special Envoy of the African Union, whose unwavering commitment and fearlessness in action in the Democratic Republic of the Congo I greatly appreciate; and Ms. Celia Umenza Velasco, representative of civil society. Twenty-one years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), it is clear that, despite the achievements made, much remains to be done to achieve gender equality and fully implement the women and peace and security agenda. Indeed, very few women participate meaningfully in peace processes, while most women and girls continue to be the primary victims of conflicts around the world.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“In this regard, we encourage the implementation of the United Nations Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region, as well as its action plan, which provide for the launch of the Contact and Coordination Group to oversee the implementation of the non-military strategy. In conclusion, and in support of the presidential statement just adopted (S/PRST/2021/19), Niger encourages all countries of the region, in particular the signatories of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, to redouble their efforts to sustain the dividends of the current positive dynamic by showing more openness and commitment at the bilateral and subregional level so that peace and stability reign in the Great Lakes region.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“In this respect, the positive role played by the Economic Community of Central African States and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region in supporting peace efforts in member countries is to be commended. The unilateral ceasefire announced last Friday by President Touadera in the Central African Republic is the result of the collective efforts of successive mini- summits convened under the leadership of Angola to revitalize the political and peace agreement in the country. For their part, the United Nations, its regional representatives and specialized agents must continue to work together to provide the necessary support for the full implementation of the Great Lakes region strategy and its action plan.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“The issue of the illicit circulation of small arms, which fuels the mineral trade and exacerbates crises, must be resolutely addressed. We also appreciate the support of the Office of the Special Envoy for the empowerment of women and youth as agents of peace and the promotion of their participation in the political and economic life of their countries. The search for peace and the fight against the root causes of instability in a region as vast and rich in diverse natural resources as the Great Lakes region require not only the re-establishment and strengthening of bilateral relations between countries, but also coherence and synergy of action among the many subregional organizations to which they belong.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“The implementation of the Kimberley Process regional initiative on natural resources and the policy recommendations agreed at the high-level workshop in Khartoum at the beginning of last month will go a long way to ensuring that these resources can be used for the development of the countries of origin of these minerals and thus the well-being of their people. My delegation commends the continued good offices and preventive diplomacy of Special Envoy Huang Xia and all United Nations officials in the region, in particular the holistic approach promoted by the Special Envoy involving all stakeholders, including recipient countries, to curbing the illicit trade and smuggling of precious and strategic minerals in the region.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“The cessation of violence is crucial to enabling countries in the region to effectively address the issue of forced displacement and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance. While military action cannot be ruled out to address the region’s insecurity, we believe that the implementation of non-military measures to address the root causes and drivers of conflict will create an environment conducive to peacebuilding. These measures include the promotion of transparency in the exploitation and trade of natural resources.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“The resurgence of attacks by allied armed forces, which led to the abduction and death of several dozen civilians, human rights violations, violence, sexual violations against women and young girls, the targeting of minority group leaders by the Allied Democratic Forces and other armed groups, including the recent assassination of an imam in Beni in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the targeted attacks against Muslims and the Fulani in the Central African Republic, are sad illustrations of this. All these attacks and acts of violence against civilians, which we strongly condemn and deplore, must stop. We therefore welcome the efforts of the States in the region to put an end to the activities of armed groups.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“In the same vein, we encourage the Government of the Central African Republic to continue its efforts to strengthen the inclusiveness and transparency of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process under way in the country. The recent ceasefire decided by President Touadera is an act of political courage that should be commended. While we welcome the progress made in terms of rapprochement and the revival of cooperation between the countries of the Great Lakes region, the security situation in the region remains worrying, particularly in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and in the Central African Republic.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“The political progress made in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the last elections, which marked the country’s first-ever peaceful political changeover, the various economic measures taken and the ongoing reorganization of the Independent National Electoral Commission are all salutary steps towards the consolidation of good governance and democratic institutions, which should be encouraged. We commend the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the steps it has also taken to meet the objectives set forth in the benchmarks of the transition plan of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including those related to the disarmament, demobilization and community rehabilitation programme.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“The Niger encourages the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region adopted in Addis Ababa on 24 February 2013, which constitutes the main road map in the search for stability, strengthening of governance and democratic institutions and the reinforcement of cooperation among the countries of the Great Lakes region. On the political front, the Niger welcomes the holding of elections in several member countries of the Framework, such as the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Zambia.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“In this regard, Niger welcomes the intensification in recent years of diplomatic efforts by the region’s leaders to revive cooperation in the areas of security, exploitation of natural resources, refugee flows and judicial assistance. The diplomatic thaw between Rwanda and Burundi, which materialized through visits by senior officials from both counties, the high-level contacts of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of Congo with his neighbours aimed at reducing armed-group activity, and the management of the consequences of the Ebola and coronavirus disease crises and the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano, are all encouraging signs that are undoubtedly contributing to the normalization of relations among the countries of the region.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Madam President, and your country, Kenya, for having convened this important debate on the Great Lakes region. I wish to commend all briefers for the perspectives they have provided. I also wish to commend the presence of the Irish and Angolan ministers and of the countries of the region at this debate. The search for lasting solutions to the root causes and drivers of conflict in the Great Lakes region, the theme of our debate today, is indeed a relevant choice because it raises the timely question of the stability of peace and prosperity of the countries of the region in particular and of the African continent as a whole.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“As has been established previously and elsewhere, women and children — who make up the majority of the population and who, moreover, are usually the first victims of the violence caused by the proliferation of small arms — must necessarily be involved in the fight against this serious phenomenon. In conclusion, my delegation calls on all States Members of the United Nations to strengthen cooperation in controlling the illicit f low of small arms and light weapons in order to achieve the objective of silencing weapons. To that end, it is also important to promote the sharing of good practices in order to enrich one another and complete our action to appropriately manage this phenomenon at the regional and international level.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“In the Sahel region, where the impact of the Libyan crisis illustrates what happens when small arms and light weapons circulate, as in other regions hosting peace operations, the prevention of arms trafficking is fundamentally based on the strengthening of peacemaking and peacebuilding initiatives, the reinforcement of State authority throughout the national territory and security sector reform. For this reason, it is important to strengthen the capacity of States to fight terrorism and support national strategies to contain the spread of small arms and light weapons.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“I would like to commend the cooperation between the National Commission and agencies of the United Nations, which has made it possible, particularly on the border between Nigeria and the Niger where the circulation of these weapons remains a source of insecurity, to implement a project aimed at strengthening the capacities of the community police services and raising awareness among the populations of the communities concerned in the Maradi and Tahoua regions of the Niger. The project has also supported the Government’s efforts aimed at ensuring the physical security of stockpiles and the marking and registration of weapons seized and/or collected from the population.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“The Niger, a vast country at the crossroads of Africa that has already experienced problems of insecurity, has taken the measure of the threat posed by the uncontrolled circulation of light weapons by creating, on 28 November 1994, the National Commission for the Collection and Control of Illicit Weapons. This entity has made a significant contribution to the control of illicit weapons, even though the porous nature of our borders makes its mission difficult. Efforts are continuing with the support of bilateral and multilateral partners, including the United Nations, particularly in the area of humanitarian demining and capacity-building in tracing, marking and storage of small arms and light weapons.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“In addition, the prevention of illicit arms trafficking can be ensured through the strengthening of border surveillance in cooperation with neighbouring countries, particularly in the implementation of preventive measures, information-sharing and the application of international conventions and programmes on the control of small arms. In Africa, these include the African Union’s Silencing the Guns 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, to name a few.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“We remain convinced that all solutions to the issue of small arms and light weapons necessarily require a stronger political commitment by States, given the transnational nature of the circulation of illicit weapons and all the geopolitical and economic implications thereof. Furthermore, we believe that, in addition to incorporating arms management into mandates, the Council must continually ensure that the host country’s capacity to ensure the proper management of stocks of arms and ammunition is strengthened, in order to avoid any negative influence on the peacebuilding process.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“The Niger welcomes the fact that the Security Council has taken this problem into account in the mandates of peacekeeping operations, even though, despite all the efforts made, the control of illicit arms remains a major challenge to the achievement of the objectives of peacemaking and peacebuilding. If the responsibility for securing weapons on its territory lies with each country, the production and distribution of these weapons are the responsibility of those who manufacture them and not the victims of their use. This is the case even when the Security Council has decided to impose an embargo, which is the case in Libya. My country also stresses the need to provide specialized training in the management of arms and ammunition prior to the deployment of peacekeepers, in order to facilitate the execution of mandates.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“The uncontrolled f low of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition continues to be a serious threat to international peace and security. The consequences of the circulation of these weapons are widely felt in all regions of the world. The spread of small arms sustains hotbeds of tension, paralyses stabilization efforts and undermines humanitarian assistance and the protection of civilians. In short, it hinders the execution of the mandates of peacekeeping operations, especially in a context already marked by the expansion of international terrorism.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank Kenya for organizing today’s meeting on the issue of small arms and light weapons, on the occasion of the consideration of the seventh biennial report of the Secretary-General on small arms (S/2021/839), as mandated by Security Council resolution 2220 (2015). I would also like to thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Badreldin Elamin Abdelgadir and Mr. David Lochhead for their briefings. This meeting is timely in that it will allow us to deepen the discussions that began at the recent Arria Formula meeting hosted by Mexico, as well as those that took place at the seventh Biennial Meeting of States on the Programme of Action, which was held in New York from 26 to 30 July 2021.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“Having received additional information, the Committee accepted, on 2 November, the update proposed by the Group of Experts regarding one entry on the list. In conclusion, I am pleased to inform the Security Council that I intend to accompany a delegation of Committee members on a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo from 5 to 10 November. The purpose of the visit is to gather first-hand accounts of the effective implementation of the sanctions imposed by resolution 2360 (2017), as reaffirmed by resolution 2582 (2021). It will also provide an opportunity, in accordance with paragraph 30 of resolution 2360 (2017), to hold consultations with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, MONUSCO and representatives of civil society to ensure the full implementation of the measures set out in the resolution.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“I would also like to recall that, in its resolution 2478 (2019), the Security Council requested the requested the Group of Experts to circulate to the Committee every 12 months proposed updates to the existing information on the Democratic Republic of the Congo sanctions list. In that regard, on 10 August 2020, a number of proposals for updating the sanctions list submitted by the Group of Experts were circulated in the Committee. On 19 August 2020, the Committee accepted the updates for two individuals and three entities and was awaiting further responses from Member States on requests of the Group of Experts regarding the status of certain individuals on the sanctions list in order to update the information on those individuals.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“The Committee also held three informal consultations via video-teleconference — on 13 November 2020, 18 May 2021 and 30 June 2021 — with the Head of the follow-up mechanism for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. Robert Petit. I would like to reiterate that the Committee continues to support the mechanism, which is assisting the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in its investigations into the murder of two former members of the Group of Experts, Zaida Catalán and Michael Sharp, which took place in March 2017. In accordance with paragraph 104 of the annex to the note by the President of the Security Council issued as document S/2017/507, the Committee issued two press releases containing a brief summary of the informal consultations held, respectively, on 13 and 30 July.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. During informal consultations on 30 July, at a meeting on the topic “Gold, tantalum and tungsten mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo: the illicit trade at the national and international levels”, the Committee heard briefings by the Coordinator and experts on natural resources and finance of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo on the Group’s final report, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, the Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Head of Due Diligence of the Centre of Responsible Business Conduct of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“During the same meeting, the Committee heard a briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict, Mrs. Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, on the situation of children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also in 2021, during the briefing for Member States held on 9 July, the first in-person meeting held since the start of the pandemic, the Coordinator of the Group of Experts presented the main conclusions and recommendations contained in the Group’s final report, as contained in document S/2021/560, after which some States in the region shared their comments on the report. In informal consultations held jointly on 13 July with the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013), concerning the Central African Republic, the Committee heard briefings by Ms.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“During the informal consultations held by video- teleconference on 3 December, the Committee heard a briefing from the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (S/2020/1283) and examined the conclusions and recommendations appearing therein. In 2021, during the informal consultations held by video-teleconference with the States of the region on 22 January, the Coordinator of the Group of Experts presented the main conclusions and recommendations contained in the midterm report, following which some States of the region made comments on the report. During the informal consultations held by video- teleconference on 20 May, the Committee heard a briefing by the Coordinator of the Group of Experts on the final report of the Group (S/2021/560) and examined the conclusions and recommendations contained therein.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“In 2020, during the informal consultations held by video-teleconference on 20 November, the Committee heard briefings on the arms embargo presented by the head of the Joint Mission Analysis Centre of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO); several representatives of the MONUSCO Arms Embargo Working Group; the head of the Programme Planning and Management Section of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS); and a representative of UNMAS in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Committee also heard a briefing from the Secretariat.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): I have the honour to address the Council in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I intend to give an overview of the Committee’s work since my most recent briefing to the Council, on 6 October 2020 (see S/2020/987). Since my previous briefing, the Committee has had a total of three in-person meetings, all in 2021. Because of the coronavirus disease pandemic, it also met informally by video-teleconference on three occasions in 2020 and four in 2021.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, while reiterating our full support for the OPCW, my delegation hopes to see progress on this aspect of the Syrian crisis, as it cannot be dissociated from the political and humanitarian aspects, in order to enable Syria to regain its full sovereignty and act in the interests of its people, with the support of the international community.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“We encourage it to continue in the same vein with the OPCW teams with regard to the request for additional information on the outstanding points of the initial declaration and in the granting of visas to the experts so as to close this controversial chapter of the finalization of the initial report. Thirdly, my delegation reiterates its call to the United Nations and the OPCW Technical Secretariat to pay particular attention to the allegations of possession of chemical materials by non-State entities, which, if proven true, would be very dangerous — not only for the region but also for the world as a whole, as these weapons could be transferred to other non-State entities or even to terrorist groups operating in other regions.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“Secondly, cooperation between Syria and the OPCW Technical Secretariat must continue in good faith to resolve outstanding issues, in accordance with resolution 2118 (2013). In that context, the upcoming meeting between the Syrian Minister for Foreign Affairs and the OPCW Director-General is a step in the right direction. It is also important that all incidents of chemical-weapons use in Syria receive the same attention and be treated with the same diligence in order to reach an overall conclusion. To that end, my delegation notes the ongoing efforts of the Syrian Government to shed light on the use of these weapons on its territory through its communications through the OPCW and the Security Council and its willingness to continue working with the Technical Secretariat.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“As has also often been the case, some will support the Syrian representative, while others will continue their condemnation. It is therefore crucial and urgent to put an end to this cycle of blame and denial. It is time for both sides to work hard to bring their positions closer together with the unanimous support of the Security Council, even if that unanimity does not yet seem possible today. Otherwise the status quo will persist. I would therefore like to make several points. First, my delegation reiterates that any course of action that does not lead the Council to ensure the full implementation of resolution 2118 (2013) must be avoided, as the text could serve as a basis for establishing responsibility and, consequently, could pave the way for the possible prosecution of those responsible before the competent courts.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“The OPCW must retain its technical nature in order to preserve its integrity and ensure that its authority is respected by all. I would like to thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her briefing, and welcome the representatives of Syria and Turkey, who have joined us this afternoon. Just as in recent meetings on this issue, we heard again today that gaps and inconsistencies remain in the Syrian Government’s initial declaration. The Syrian representative will no doubt tell us later that his Government is cooperating in good faith with the OPCW team and has done its utmost to provide the team with all the information requested, thus reflecting the divergent interpretations of the two sides.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): Since the adoption of resolution 2118 (2013), the United Nations has continued to make great efforts to establish responsibility for the multiple cases of chemical-weapons use in Syria. Regrettably, for whatever reason, those efforts have not yet made it possible to attribute, in a manner acceptable to all, responsibility for the commission of those unacceptable acts. The Niger unreservedly condemns any use of chemical weapons, whether in the Syrian crisis or anywhere else. The use of such weapons is not justified under any pretext or circumstance. In that regard, my delegation commends the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to eliminate such weapons.”
2021-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8872 (2021) · source
“The prospects for holding elections in Palestine are to be encouraged and supported. In conclusion, the Niger believes that only a return to respect for the internationally agreed parameters and the resumption of the peace process, with a view to achieving a solution with two viable, sovereign and independent States, can lead to a just and lasting settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In that regard, we commend the tireless efforts of Mr. Tor Wennesland and reaffirm our full commitment to supporting all efforts of the international community to bring about a successful solution to the dispute, which has had an undeniable impact on the peace and security and stability of the entire Middle East region and beyond.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“Those challenges require urgent responses, including through reconstruction and recovery plans for Gaza and the protection and survival of its population. We therefore call on the international community to show more compassion and generosity to that hard-pressed population by supporting the funding of the Gaza construction process, as well as the vital programmes of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, which ensure the survival of thousands of Palestinian families. It is equally crucial that Israel, as the occupying Power, fully comply with all of its obligations under international humanitarian law, including by ensuring the well-being and survival of the population under its control, especially in the fight against the ongoing coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“Only then can we hope for the return of peace, which we have been seeking in the Middle East for almost 70 years. In the context of efforts aimed at easing tensions between Israel and Palestine, the lifting of the illegal blockade on the Gaza Strip and the improvement of the humanitarian situation and general living conditions remain priorities that require effective action. It cannot be overstated that the climate of tension in Gaza reflects the deep frustration and profound despair of a predominantly young population whose entire lives have been undermined by the effects of Israel’s colonization and prolonged siege. Since 2012, several United Nations reports have warned that, beyond 2020, the Gaza Strip, a veritable open-air prison, could become unliveable if Israel does not lift its illegal and inhumane blockade.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“First of all, Israel must put an end to its policy of unbridled colonization in the occupied Palestinian territories and commit to respecting international parameters, as well as to General Assembly and Security Council resolutions enshrining the only viable solution to the conflict, namely, the two-State solution. Secondly, it is equally important that the violence from Gaza cease and, with it, Israel’s disproportionate responses that spare neither human lives nor essential infrastructure. Finally, the international community, the Middle East Quartet and those Council members with influence on the parties, as well as regional actors, must continue to work for a rapprochement between Israelis and Palestinians, as well as to safeguard, at all costs, the realization of the two-State solution.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“The announcement by Israel of a recovery plan for the Gaza Strip, including the rebuilding of infrastructure, as well as the meeting between the Israeli Minister of Defense and the President of the Palestinian Authority, are positive signs and should be commended. At this juncture, I would like to highlight that those welcome gestures, which seem to herald an easing of tensions and increased trust in relations between Israel and Palestine, must be further consolidated and maximized in order to contribute to the restoration of peace and a peaceful coexistence among those two peoples, who have been exposed to violence, devastation and despair for far too long. In order to give the resumption of peace process the best possible chance of success, certain requirements remain essential, if not unavoidable.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Wennesland for his detailed briefing on the situation in the Middle East. I would also like to thank Ms. Rothbart and Ms. Farsakh for their valuable contributions to our discussions. I would also like to acknowledge the presence of the representative of Palestine among us today. As usual, Mr. Wennesland’s briefing was a catalogue of horror, detailing multiple violations of Palestinian rights, including the killing of young people, all of which seriously contravene the spirit and the letter of resolution 2334 (2016). How much longer will that go on?”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, allegations that armed terrorist groups in Syria are, or would like to be, in possession of chemical substances, as well as of the possible threat of their use, should not be taken lightly. My delegation calls on the United Nations, the OPCW and the Syrian Arab Republic to pay special attention to such allegations. In conclusion, the Niger reiterates its categorical rejection of any use of chemical weapons by any actor under any circumstances, as such acts are a serious violation of international law. They cannot be tolerated or go unpunished.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“It is therefore crucial that the OPCW continue to work towards that goal, while ensuring that it enjoys the full confidence of Member States, through transparency and by fostering a spirit of consensus in its deliberations. Similarly, the Technical Secretariat must adopt a more inclusive and rigorous approach to ensure that the findings of its work are accepted by everyone. Secondly, we call on the Syrian Government to enhance its cooperation with OPCW teams concerning the request for additional information on outstanding items in the initial declaration and on the issuance of visas to experts, so as to turn the controversial page of finalizing the initial declaration. In addition, my delegation welcomes the efforts of the Syrian Government to provide more information via ongoing communications with the OPCW and the Security Council.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“Nevertheless, let me underscore the following three points. First, all incidents of the use of chemical weapons in Syria should be given the same attention and be addressed with the same rigour to ensure that perpetrators are held responsible. Differences of opinion among Security Council members must give way to a steady and technical analysis of the findings of investigations so as to guarantee the integrity of the OPCW, which is key for my country. My delegation would like to reiterate that any action other than that aimed at the full implementation of resolution 2118 (2013), the report of the OPCW (S/2021/692, annex) and its findings must be avoided.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to congratulate France on a successful presidency in July and to wish you, Mr. President, every success in guiding our work in the month of August. I would also like to thank Mr. Thomas Markram for his briefing. We reiterate that the solution to the issue of chemical weapons in Syria requires the members of the Security Council to be united in their views on the direction and objectives of the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in Syria. The lack of consensus on how to address or interpret incidents that have occurred and on the identification of the perpetrators of those incidents is an impediment to ensuring accountability for those responsible, much to the detriment of the victims waiting for justice to be served.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“If those restrictions remain in place, they will have grave repercussions on the provision of humanitarian assistance, which is crucial to the recovery and reconstruction of Gaza as well as its economy. That is why we urge Israel to show greater compassion towards the people of Gaza, who have already suffered so much, by easing its measures in order to avert the tragedy that is looming on the horizon. The occupying Power must shoulder its responsibilities under international humanitarian law to protect the rights of the peoples under its control. The Niger affirms that only a return to international parameters and the resumption of a peace process leading to the realization of a two-State solution in which both States are viable, sovereign and independent, living side by side in peace and security, could lead to an acceptable solution.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“To ensure that we have every chance of achieving that goal, we call upon the international community, the Quartet, the members of the Council and regional actors to continue to bring the necessary pressure to bear to ultimately halt all of the actions and practices that jeopardize peace and peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians. Given that repetition gives staying power to speech, and to conclude, my delegation wishes to say that it remains concerned by the situation in the Gaza Strip. After the shelling last May of that enclave, the Israeli authorities have stepped up their restrictions on the regular movement of goods through the crossings into Gaza.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source