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Abarry

lines on the record: 571
first: 2020-01-08
most recent: 2023-12-13
sittings or episodes: 81
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“The grave violations of the rights of the Palestinian people, including thousands of women and children, as a result of the illegal occupation of Israel, must call us to action and encourage us to show greater commitment and resolve to end the suffering and the tragedy of that the Palestinian people have been experiencing for several decades already. Moreover, it is only by doing the aforementioned that we can hope to see the return of peace and trust to relations between Israel and Palestine as well as an environment propitious to the resumption of peace talks in order to realize the only viable solution: the two- State solution.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“According to a recent report by the non-governmental organization Save the Children, the demolition of Palestinian structures has displaced at least 6,000 children in the past 12 years. Four out of five Palestinian children whose houses were destroyed by Israel state that they feel abandoned by the world. The majority of the children interviewed displayed high levels of psychological distress, namely, feelings of sadness, fear, depression and anxiety. All of those restrictions and arbitrary and discriminatory arrests create for the Palestinian people a climate of humiliation, fear and daily oppression.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“Moreover, it is the settlement policy, injustice and discrimination against the Palestinian people that cause discontent, revolt and violence. The tragic events of last May, as well as the upsurge in protests in the occupied territories, are a clear demonstration of that reality and must prompt the Security Council, in accordance with its obligations, to do everything in its power to put an end thereto. Here I wish to talk about two other aspects that are equally distressing, which are linked to the settlement policy undertaken by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territories: the trauma caused to Palestinian children as a result of the demolition of their homes and the apartheid system arising from the multiple violations of Palestinian human rights.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“Often implemented on the basis of military orders, those Israeli operations take place without any legal remedy being offered to the Palestinian people, who can but yield to the dictates of the occupying Power, which, in the best-case scenario, conducts forcible transfers or, in the worst-case scenario, abandons them totally. The Niger would recall once again that the destruction and seizure of private property, as well as the confiscation of land and the building of settlements on the occupied territories, are forbidden under international law. Such actions violate United Nations resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016); they undermine the efforts made by the international community to positively resolve the conflict; and they ceaselessly increase the threat of confrontation between the two peoples.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“The same is true of Israel’s unbridled settlement policy, which has been in place for several decades on the Palestinian territories, with all the resultant immeasurable suffering and despair. The recent demolitions of 29 June in Silwan, in the occupied neighbourhood of Al-Bustan in East Jerusalem, and that of 7 July in the Bedouin village of Humsa Al-Baqai’a, in the Jordan Valley, are illustrative of that policy. During the latter operation, several residential and agricultural structures, including ones financed by the international community, were demolished, leaving almost 65 people, including 35 children, without water or food and deprived of shelter from the blazing heat of the Jordan Valley during this season.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“Aware of the fragility of that truce, we also recalled the need to strengthen, on both sides, the measures that could contribute to not only the consolidation of the ceasefire but also to the return of calm and trust between Israelis and Palestinians in order to promote the conditions for a resumption of the peace process. In view of the situation that we have been seeing in the region for some time, that prospect of peaceful coexistence between those two peoples and the return of peace seem to be moving further away, leaving the spectre of instability and violence still looming. The launching of incendiary balloons towards Israel from Gaza is an act that must stop.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. Lynn Hastings and Ms. Yudith Oppenheimer for the quality of their briefings on the situation in the Middle East. I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representatives of Israel and Palestine, whose perspectives have helped to focus our discussions. As a famous author said, repetition gives the word lasting existence. Two months ago, after intense diplomatic efforts, a ceasefire was reached to end one of the deadliest escalations in the cycle of violence between Israel and Palestine.”
2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source
“That is particularly important in the Sahel, where the presence of several military actors, with mandates that are not necessarily harmonized, can, at times, hamper the humanitarian response. My last recommendation would be to pay greater attention to the very controversial issue of the impact of unilateral sanctions on humanitarian assistance, so that exclusively humanitarian activities conducted by impartial organizations, in accordance with international humanitarian law, can be excluded from the scope of application of those sanctions. I would like to conclude my remarks by inviting Council members to reflect on the words of Pierre Curie, who said, “It is because we have not organized the world from a place of genuine humanism that we are forced to employ humanitarianism as a way of remedying this major shortcoming”.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“It is equally important for all States to raise the issue of the protection of humanitarian workers in their domestic policy. That will allow humanitarian workers, in particular nationals, who have greater knowledge and a better understanding of the environments in which they operate, to have access to people and security forces. Security forces should provide them with adequate protection, as that element of protection will then be part of the mandatory commitment of the country. We therefore encourage humanitarian actors to cooperate with the various security actors, using as a basis manuals and training material on professional standards for protection work. We must promote complementarity between those who provide protection and humanitarian workers.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“Allow me to make a few recommendations that could strengthen the protection of the humanitarian space. First, it is crucial to depoliticize the debate surrounding the humanitarian space, although, as a famous author once said, humanitarianism is the continuation of politics by other means. Humanitarian aid should not be used as an instrument by States to achieve foreign policy objectives, just as it cannot be deliberately politicized by humanitarian workers in response to the challenges they face in the field. To be effective, humanitarian action must be impartial, independent and neutral. If not, the trust of the parties to conflict is lost. Secondly, we encourage stakeholders to respect international humanitarian law in order to create the conditions that enable humanitarian workers to conduct their work effectively and safely.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“We must also pay a resounding tribute to the Secretary-General, who remains a staunch advocate for the protection of such valuable and indispensable personnel. Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in the number of major attacks against humanitarian workers in all areas where duty calls. The violence against humanitarian organizations not only endangers the lives of their staff but also disrupts the delivery of aid, which is vital for people exposed to various risks. Those attacks, combined with the ever-changing nature and new kinds of conflict our world faces, must force our States to re-evaluate their role and reflect on new ways to ensure the protection, safety and security of humanitarian workers, including medical personnel.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“Just one month before we mark World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, as established by General Assembly resolution 63/139, it is high time that all States reaffirm their commitment to protecting the heroes who have stood out in the terrible fight against the coronavirus disease pandemic. In the Sahel, terrorist groups and other criminals attack peaceful citizens, including refugees, whom my country, the Niger, welcomes. Regrettably, they also attack humanitarian workers who assist those people. We will always remember the tragic attack on 9 August 2020, which killed six humanitarian workers from the Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, their Nigerien driver and a guide in the Kouré nature reserve, the Niger. Since that tragic incident, my country has taken measures to prevent such an attack from recurring.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like to commend France for convening this debate on the protection of humanitarian space, which is a testament to its commitment to maintaining respect for international humanitarian law on the agenda of the Security Council. I thank Ms. Amina Mohammed for her participation in our work and the important message that she delivered earlier. I would also like to thank Mr. Robert Mardini and Ms. Lucile Grosjean for their excellent briefings and firm commitment to this important issue. We pay tribute to the courage and altruism of humanitarian actors in conflict zones and other fragile environments, as they work to assist vulnerable populations in distress, at times, costing them their very lives.”
2021-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8822 (2021) · source
“I cannot end my statement without mentioning the tragic situation in which African migrants and refugees find themselves in Libya due to the poor treatment to which they are subjected by the various factions. It is therefore necessary, as the Secretary-General said, that the policy of disembarking migrants intercepted on the high seas on Libyan soil be reviewed so as to prevent the unspeakable suffering that many women and children undergo in detention centres, which are quite often beyond the control of the Libyan authorities.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“In that regard, my delegation believes that the withdrawal of foreign fighters, rightly desired by the Libyans and the international community, should be carried out in a coordinated and orderly manner, in collaboration with the countries of origin and under the supervision of the United Nations. In that once stable and prosperous country, approximately 1.3 million people are now dependent on humanitarian aid, which is an increase of 400,000 since last year. Added to that are the effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic, which further exacerbate the humanitarian situation. In the Niger, our firm hope is to see Libya rebuilt — a Libya where the daughters and sons of that rich country will finally be able to benefit from their vast resources in peace.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“The elections must fulfil the tremendous aspiration of the Libyan people to strengthen and consolidate the country’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national identity. On the security front, it is essential that measures be taken to prevent the neighbouring Sahel from suffering a second wave of direct consequences of the conflict. The tragic events that Chad has experienced are a challenge to us and remind us how urgent it is to take into consideration the imperatives of the peace, stability and security of Libya’s neighbouring countries.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“We call on the new transitional Government of National Unity to ensure the scrupulous implementation of the political road map agreed upon by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum in Tunis in November 2020. The establishment by the Presidency Council of the High Commission on National Reconciliation is a highly positive step, which should be welcomed. As Libyans are committed to organizing national elections by 24 December, technical, logistical and financial support will be needed. It is also essential that the Council maintain a united voice to send the right message in order to dissuade all potential troublemakers whose actions could jeopardize Libya’s historic date.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“We also welcome the unstinting talks that have enabled all the actors involved in the crisis in Libya to speak to each other and make commitments to ending all forms of foreign interference which, as we know, have been a real brake on the progress of the various components of the reconciliation process among the Libyan factions. We also salute Tunisia, whose hospitality has enabled direct consultations among the Libyan political actors. The initiatives I have just mentioned — and many others — have greatly contributed to the current positive momentum in Libya, which we all welcome today. We are pleased to note that the 23 October ceasefire, which was called for by the parties to the conflict, is still holding.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“My delegation also welcomes the participation of Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah, the German Foreign Minister, the Tunisian and Kenyan Foreign Ministers, as well as the Secretary General of the Arab League, in our work, which shows, if that were necessary, the appropriateness of the French presidency choosing to organize this debate today. After 10 years of fratricidal conflict, the recent encouraging progress in Libya has been driven by the Libyans themselves, who are determined to reconcile with each other and move forward with the constructive support of neighbouring countries and the international community. I would like to commend Germany for holding the two international conferences in Berlin, whose important conclusions paved the way for peace in Libya.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to present the apology of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Niger, who was unable to attend today’s meeting owing to a last-minute impediment. I would like to thank Mr. Ján Kubiš, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Libya, for his excellent briefing, which allowed us to assess the situation in the country in terms of progress made and challenges that remain to be overcome. The constant engagement of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya alongside the Libyans has undeniably contributed to the positive momentum that currently prevails in Libya.”
2021-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8820 (2021) · source
“To that end, we remain convinced that, under auspices of the African Union, the parties will spare no effort to ensure that the GERD is a source of shared development and prosperity, which will contribute to the strengthening of solidarity and cooperation among the three countries. Egypt, Ethiopia and the Sudan are major countries of the great civilizations in Africa and have helped in the settlement of numerous crisis in the continent. I am certain that they will be up to the task of meeting the challenge at hand.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“That successful example of cooperation in water resources development can effectively serve as a source of inspiration for an accelerated solution to the GERD issue, especially with a view towards the sustainable development and management of the waters of the Nile among all riparians in future. In conclusion, the Niger welcomes the communiqué issued at the conclusion of the virtual meeting of the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government on June 24, which reaffirms the organization’s commitment to remain seized of the dispute, and, based on the principle of subsidiarity, calls on all parties to prioritize reaching a regional and African solution to the GERD issue.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“It is equally important that the parties refrain from any comments or actions that could undermine the negotiation process under way. One can have differences among brothers, but among brothers, one must overcome them, as peaceful coexistence is priceless. Successful examples in this area exist in Africa. As a member of a water-management organization, namely, the Niger Basin Authority, the Niger would like to share its experience in the joint management of the exploitation of the natural resources of the Niger basin. The nine States of West and Central Africa, which make up the Niger basin, have in effect agreed on a management strategy for the efficient and sustainable use of the waters of the Niger River by any State under the authority of the Niger Basin Authority, established in 1980.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“The presence of the representatives of those countries at the Security Council attests to the evident will of three neighbours to resolve the misunderstanding peacefully and amicably The Niger fully supports the negotiation process under way through the good offices of President Félix Antoine Tshilombo Tshisekedi, current Chairperson of the African Union, and calls on the parties present to demonstrate greater political will by providing the committee on technical and legal issues, which was established as part of the outcome of the 26 June 2020 meeting of the Extraordinary African Union Bureau of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, with the opportunity to develop compromise proposals, so that their adoption can enable the resolution of the remaining 10 per cent of issues as soon as possible.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa, Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, and Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, for their excellent briefings. I commend the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on delivering the statement on behalf of the current Chairperson of the African Union. I am pleased to note the presence of the Ministers of Egypt, Ethiopia and the Sudan among us. This is the second time that the Security Council has taken up the issue of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) (see S/2020/636), an infrastructure project with immense potential, the operationalization of which has unfortunately been a source of misunderstanding among Egypt, Ethiopia and the Sudan for many years.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8816 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, the A3+1 welcomes the democratic progress made in the region following the recent elections. The successes achieved are the result of the promotion of political dialogue and consensus-building among political actors on national priorities, which is essential for a sustainable peaceful coexistence among the different national communities. In the same vein, the A3+1 has welcomed the support provided by the African Union to the region and appreciated the very positive role played by ECOWAS in mediation, particularly in Mali and other countries in the region, as well as its significant efforts in promoting the rule of law and good governance in West Africa. The Niger looks forward to preparing, with Ireland as co-penholder, a presidential statement on the situation in the West African region.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8814 (2021) · source
“Gender mainstreaming in the work of UNOWAS and efforts to increase the full participation of women in political and security processes are crucial and should be further encouraged. We also believe that better coordination and accelerated implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and the United Nations Support Plan for the Sahel should be ensured, as well as harmonization of actions with the Group of Five for the Sahel Priority Investment Programme. With regard to the issue of internally displaced persons and refugees, which is another challenge facing the region, we welcome in particular the efforts of the authorities of the Niger to create suitable and sustainable conditions for their effective return to their homes in the east of the country by December 2021, using their own funds.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8814 (2021) · source
“On the humanitarian front, the effects of COVID-19 and food insecurity, high levels of displacement and the adverse effects of climate change, which have increased at an alarming rate, call for urgent solidarity actions for the region. However, while vaccines have gradually begun to reach the region, the slow pace and limited quantities received, as well as the reluctance of some populations to receive the vaccine, are of great concern. We would like to stress that timely delivery of the vaccine is urgently needed, and we must ensure that fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines remains a priority. In addition, the A3+1 stresses the need to increase contributions to the humanitarian response plans for the Sahel, which, as of mid-June, had received only 16 per cent of the $2.7 billion needed for its implementation.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8814 (2021) · source
“It is simply a victim of its fragile security and border control, which makes it a transit zone. Therefore, as long as the regions of origin and final destination do not properly assume their responsibilities to prevent production and find a sustainable solution to the growing consumption of drugs, the efforts of the United Nations and the countries of West Africa will be wasted. In this regard, we welcome the significant efforts of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in strengthening the capacities of national and subregional structures in charge of preventing and combating these illicit activities.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8814 (2021) · source
“For the A3+1, it is therefore necessary to assess the needs in order to respond to the various threats; likewise it is necessary to rationalize and harmonize strategies, both in terms of security and development. The support of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) is crucial in that regard. It is equally necessary to strengthen regional and subregional partnerships to address cross-border and cross-cutting threats to peace and security. In the same vein, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) action plan for the eradication of terrorism for the period 2020 to 2024 should be further supported in terms of funding. With regard to the phenomenon of drug trafficking, it must be recognized from the outset that the West African region is neither a producer nor a consumer of these drugs.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8814 (2021) · source
“In terms of security, we must welcome the outstanding progress made in the ongoing operationalization of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), which has also been reinforced by a mechanism for monitoring and analysing civil incidents. It is important that predictable and durable support be given to the Joint Force so that it can continue to effectively fulfil its mandate, which is essential to maintaining peace and security in the region — a global public good. Despite national, regional and international efforts to date to combat terrorism, it is regrettable to see a deterioration in the security situation in region. Likewise, the security situation, combined with the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID19) pandemic, exposes the countries of the region to a particularly difficult socioeconomic situation.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8814 (2021) · source
“We also welcome that a regional approach has been adopted on the issue of the link between climate and security, in particular through the launching of the regional working group on climate change, the environment, security and development in West Africa. We believe that will help promote integrated and harmonized solutions to climate-change risks. This topic, which is gaining more and more support, is followed with great commitment by the Niger and Ireland, which we sincerely thank. At the start of the second half of 2021, we would like to make the following key observations on the report under consideration (S/2021/612).”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8814 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): On behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1), I would like to warmly welcome Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif in his new role as Special Representative of the Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahel. I also thank him for his excellent briefing. We also followed with close attention the briefing by Ms. Chantal Ayemou, President of the Ivorian Network for the Protection of Children’s and Women’s Rights. We reiterate our support for the stabilization and good offices efforts that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General continues to deploy in the subregion, with respect for national sovereignty and the primary responsibility of States for peace and security.”
2021-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8814 (2021) · source
“It is time to act for the creation of a sovereign, independent and viable Palestinian State because maintaining the status quo will simply perpetuate hatred, violence and human suffering in this magnificent region, the cradle of three monotheistic religions. The Niger welcomes the efforts of Tor Wennesland and reaffirms its full commitment to supporting all of the international community’s efforts to reach a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“It is essential that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East be provided with the means to continue to deliver its vital services to the thousands of Palestinian families in need, especially after the Israeli bombardment during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is equally crucial that Israel, as the occupying Power, fully comply with its responsibilities under international humanitarian law to ensure the well-being and survival of the population under its control. I would like to conclude my remarks by reiterating that now more than ever it is time for us to step up our efforts and pressure to make resolution 2334 (2016) fully relevant.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“That harsh reality has been compounded by the consequences of the recent Israeli bombardment, with the total or partial destruction of several civilian infrastructures, including residential houses, health centres and schools, the presence of a large quantity of explosive remnants of war, including buried bombs, and nearly 8,500 people without shelter. Those many challenges require urgent responses for the reconstruction and recovery of Gaza and the protection and survival of its people. In that regard, we call on the international community to be more generous to the population of Gaza, who have suffered so much.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“The situation in Gaza is another source of concern so rightly addressed by the Secretary-General’s report. As we know, long before the outbreak of tensions in May, the Gaza Strip, a veritable open-air prison, was languishing under the weight of an illegal blockade that Israel has maintained over the area for 15 years, with almost half of its population unemployed, a density of almost 5,500 inhabitants per square kilometre, a failing health system and a very high rate of contamination with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“All that is done in flagrant violation of international law, which forbids the occupying Power from taking such actions. We call on Israeli and Palestinian leaders to work to reverse the trend that has led to the deplorable acts of the past month, which will only deepen the divisions and jeopardize the possibility of a peaceful coexistence between the two peoples. Therefore, in the light of the events of May, we call on the international community, the Quartet, the members of the Council and regional actors to continue to use their influence to achieve a halt to all acts and practices that jeopardize peace and peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians. It is also crucial to work for the resumption of the peace process with a view to achieving the only viable two-State solution to the conflict.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“At this point in my statement, I would like to mention another equally worrisome element, also highlighted in the Secretary-General’s report, which characterizes Israel’s policy in the occupied Palestinian territories, namely, the continued demolition of Palestinian structures, the seizure of property and the forced eviction of Palestinian families from their homes, very often on the basis of military regulations. In only three months, no fewer than 72 Palestinian structures have been demolished or seized and nearly 218 households in East Jerusalem, comprising 970 people, including 424 children, face eviction proceedings in Israeli courts. The despair and desolation of entire families put on the street can only fuel the risk of further confrontation.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“My delegation notes that the intensification of settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories undermines the rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination, eroding the prospects for the establishment of a future sovereign, contiguous, independent and viable Palestinian State, while also increasing the risk of confrontation. The Security Council must therefore do everything that it can to stop such activities.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“Among such elements, one can note the violations of the principles of international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions, in particular the unbridled continuation of the illegal expansion of settlements on Palestinian land, including in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. That practice of expropriation and settlement of Palestinian land has reached a new milestone, with the planned evictions from the Sheik Jarrah and Silwan neighbourhoods, which, unfortunately, led to the deadly 11-day conflict between the Israeli army and Hamas last month.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“The objective of that resolution was to preserve the two-State solution as the basis for a just and lasting settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by demanding that Israel immediately cease all illegal settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. Five years later, it is regrettable to note that Israel continues to ignore that resolution as well as many others that preceded it on the same issue. The Niger deplores the lack of effective action to implement resolution 2334 (2016), and we remain concerned about the worrisome elements highlighted in the latest report of the Secretary-General.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Tor Wennesland for his detailed briefing on the situation in the Middle East, with its usual words of death, destruction and violations of all kinds. My delegation followed the Special Coordinator’s briefing with great interest, and we take note of the Secretary-General’s observations on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) (see S/2021/584). The report gives no cause for optimism, and we can but reiterate the same truths. After several years of paralysis, in 2016 the Security Council reached a historic consensus, which enabled the adoption of resolution 2334 (2016).”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“It is our hope that the Security Council will regain its unity during the process of renewing the mandate of the mechanism in the coming days.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“We reiterate our appeal to all parties to respect their obligations to protect civilians and allow rapid, safe and unhindered access to all humanitarian workers and assistance to those in need throughout the Syrian Arab Republic. In conclusion, Niger believes that reaching the needy in Syria is not a political choice but a humanitarian imperative. The Security Council must not abandon these vulnerable populations, some of whom have been repeatedly displaced by the continuing violence in the country. It remains clear, of course, that, as has been constantly reiterated this afternoon, only a political solution can have a positive impact on all aspects of the crisis, including its humanitarian dimension.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“The Niger supports the continuation of the mechanism for the delivery of aid through border crossings and across the lines of contact and remains ready to support any formula or modality to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid, including medical supplies and equipment, which the Syrian health system badly needs to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. My delegation regrets that, despite the Secretary- General’s call for a ceasefire in March 2020, hostilities persist in Syria, with nearly 186 incidents cited in the report under review (S/2021/583), resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries, including of women and children.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“A substantial improvement in the delivery mechanism for this assistance is therefore sorely needed throughout the country. We would also like to see the assessments of the humanitarian situation done by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reflect the direct or even indirect impact of unilateral sanctions against Syria. The Niger notes with concern the increase in the rate of COVID-19 spread in Syria, particularly in the north- west and north-east. The weakened health infrastructure and continued insecurity make it difficult to support the effective roll-out of vaccination against the virus across the country. In this regard, it is important to heed the calls of humanitarian organizations working on the ground for increased humanitarian assistance to the millions of Syrians in destitution and distress.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“The sharp drop in the value of the Syrian pound, as a result of the embargo and other unilateral coercive measures, has worsened the daily lives of Syrians, which have already been weakened by a decade of conflict. In this context, we call for the easing or suspension of unilateral economic sanctions, which may also undermine Syria’s ability to deal with the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Further, from the detailed and factual briefings we received this afternoon, it is clear that the humanitarian aid provided in Syria falls far short of the real needs of the affected populations. The number of food-insecure people in Syria has reached worrying proportions. For millions of people, including women and children, United Nations assistance remains their only recourse in trying to meet their most basic food, water and sanitation needs.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“Mr. Abarry (Niger) (spoke in French): Through you, Mr. President, I would like to thank the Secretary- General for his introductory remarks and his tireless commitment to humanitarian action in Syria. My thanks also go to Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Ms. Sherine Ibrahim for their very inspiring briefings. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of Iran, Syria and Turkey in this meeting. Let me commend the daily efforts of humanitarian organizations that continue unflaggingly to assist Syrian populations in need throughout their country. The humanitarian situation in Syria remains worrying and has even significantly deteriorated in the last year.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“Martin Griffiths and Mr. Mark Lowcock as they prepare to leave their posts. May they be assured that their efforts will have contributed greatly to the cause of peace in Yemen.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source