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Abdou Abarry

lines on the record: 582
first: 2020-03-31
most recent: 2021-12-30
sittings or episodes: 90
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“To that end, we call on the parties to support the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in the implementation of its mandate, so that it may continuously provide the authorities with the necessary technical assistance to strengthen national monitoring mechanisms and effectively support the implementation of the peace agreement.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“In the face of the impact that COVID-19 has had, both on the people of South Sudan and on the ongoing peace, security and development dynamics, the Niger shares the Secretary-General’s view that “the imperative to accelerate and consolidate peace implementation has never been so urgent” (S/2020/536, para. 110). To that end, we strongly call on the parties to make the implementation of the peace agreement their main priority for the establishment of lasting peace, in particular, and the economic and social development of the country, in general. My delegation dares to hope that the appointment of the permanent chair of the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission will help to strengthen the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“We also welcome the creation of the high- level task force to combat COVID-19 and the addendum to the 2020 humanitarian response plan, taking into account the challenges related to COVID-19. The Niger deplores the lack of coordination at the State level and the disagreement over the posts of governors, and expresses concern about the acute humanitarian situation in the country, which makes displaced persons, who number nearly 4 million, vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19. The lack of coordination at the central level has largely contributed to the deterioration of the security situation and exacerbated intercommunal violence. It has also led to an increase in clashes between Government forces and certain opposition movements. We call on the parties to ensure the maintenance of the ceasefire.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“The Niger further wishes to commend the Government and the opposition of South Sudan for the sense of responsibility they have shown for the establishment, albeit partial, of the Transitional Government of National Unity, and urges them to make more compromises to make the establishment of that Government effective, while respecting the 35 per cent quota to be reserved for women, in accordance with the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan of November 2018. Furthermore, we welcome the establishment of the Joint Transitional Security Committee, which will certainly help in the implementation of the security arrangements of the peace Agreement.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate the Secretary-General on his report (S/2020/536), which adequately describes recent developments in the situation in South Sudan in the political, economic, security and humanitarian fields, as well as the threat posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to the dynamics of peace, security, stability and development under way in the country. We also thank Mr. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, for his submission.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“We must therefore ensure that a country’s people retains sovereignty over their natural resources. In conclusion, my delegation would like once again to express its appreciations to Mr. Pedersen for his unrelenting efforts in engaging with Syrians stakeholders from all sides, including the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board and civil society organizations across Syria and the region. We expect to see the political process resume in earnest as current virus-related restrictions are lifted around the globe.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“Yet it must be done in compliance with international human rights law and international humanitarian law, especially with regard to the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. Lastly, we should be aware that given the recent protests fuelled by economic hardship in some southern provinces that had thus far remained stable, a constitution and the eventual holding of elections will not be a panacea to end the crisis. Economic measures and carefully considered peacebuilding efforts must be crafted and implemented. On the subject of economic hardship for the Syrian people, we must also keep in mind that often when a conflict is protracted — as we have seen elsewhere — a country’s natural resources, which would normally benefit the population, are illegally exploited and looted by various actors during the conflict.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“We therefore echo the call of Special Envoy Pedersen on 18 May that “[l]arge-scale and unilateral releases as well as more meaningful actions on missing persons have never been more necessary” (S/2020/420, p. 3). Both sides should show compassion in these unprecedented times by ensuring medical care for all detainees and when providing deserved clarification to the families of missing persons. Fourthly, the call for a ceasefire and the need for a common and collective effort in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic should not distract us from the fight against terrorism, especially as evidence shows that criminal groups are trying to take advantage of the current health crisis to regroup and resume their activities. The Syrian Government has the right to continue to fight terrorism on its territory.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“The Niger supports the efforts deployed by the Special Envoy in engaging with the various parties to the Constitutional Committee in a bid to revitalize its work. The United Nations must lend all necessary support to this process while preserving the leadership and ownership of the concerned Syrian parties over the process, in keeping with the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015). We call on the Syrian Government in particular to further enhance its engagement with the other parties to the talks. Thirdly, confidence-building measures on both sides could greatly help overcome mistrust between the negotiating parties in the political process.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“To this respect, allow me to touch upon the following points, which we believe are the cornerstones of an inclusive and lasting solution to this protracted crisis. First, securing a comprehensive national ceasefire, as called by the Special Envoy and the Secretary-General, is crucial at this time of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which requires all parties to focus on containing and mitigating its impacts on the population, which is already experiencing dire living conditions. After observing many months of decreased hostilities, we note with concern reports that indicate an escalation in the Jabal Al-Zawiya area of Idlib and in north- western Hama, and we call on all parties to de-escalate. Secondly, my delegation calls on all stakeholders to return to the negotiation table in good faith.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Envoy Pedersen and Ms. Noura Ghazi for their insightful presentations. We heard Ms. Ghazi’s heartfelt cry of distress. I would also like to welcome Bashar Ja’afari, Permanent Representative of Syria, who is joining us this morning. The Niger would like to reaffirm that a solution to the Syrian conflict cannot be pursued by military action alone. While we welcome the decrease in violence since the Turkey/Russia-sponsored ceasefire, we believe that the cessation of hostilities must go in tandem with a revival of the political process. We cannot afford to see the crisis become more and more entrenched and the suffering of innocent and vulnerable population be prolonged. There is an urgent need to make progress on the path to a political solution to the Syrian conflict.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“We look forward to the adoption of the draft resolution renewing the mandate of the mechanism and reappointing the judges in the days to come in order for this important work to continue and for justice to prevail.”
2020-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/527 (2020) · source
“My delegation appreciates the efforts of the Mechanism to guarantee the fundamental rights of convicted persons and takes note of the significant progress made in the areas of administration, the enforcement of sentences, the protection of victims and witnesses and the management of archives. In closing, my delegation would like to reiterate its encouragement to all the staff of the Mechanism and, with regard to the completion of the remaining proceedings, to urge the Mechanism to ensure that fair trials are held with respect for due process and the human rights of the accused. I would also like to commend Viet Nam, as Chair of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, and the Office of Legal Affairs for the coordination between the Council and the Mechanism.”
2020-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/527 (2020) · source
“Félicien Kabuga, indicted by the ICTR in 2011 for genocide and crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Rwanda in 1994. The report (S/2020/309, annex) shows that the Mechanism has implemented most of the recommendations made by the Office of Internal Oversight Services in 2018 and 2019 and has achieved the goal of gender parity in the functions of the Mechanism at several levels. It also shows that the methods of the Office of the Prosecutor are in line with the expectations of the Security Council as outlined in resolution 2422 (2018) of 27 June 2018. Therefore, the Mechanism deserves praise and encouragement for all the progress made in the implementation of its mandate.”
2020-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/527 (2020) · source
“It goes without saying that the Residual Mechanism has contributed not only to fighting against impunity, but also to preventing and deterring the commission of new crimes, promoting reconciliation and responding to the aspiration to justice of victims and their families. However, the objectives set for the Mechanism can be achieved only if it has adequate financial means, as well as assistance from the Member States of the United Nations in effectively implementing its mandate. My delegation therefore calls on Member States to cooperate fully with the Mechanism, as required under resolution 1966 (2010) of 22 December. In that regard, I would like to commend the French authorities, the other law enforcement agencies and the Mechanism for the actions that led to the recent arrest of Mr.”
2020-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/527 (2020) · source
“Allow me first of all to thank Judge Carmel Agius and Mr. Serge Brammertz, the President and Prosecutor of the international mechanism to carry out the residual functions of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. My delegation commends the Mechanism for the swift precautionary measures taken to protect its staff and all detainees and to ensure the continuity of its activities in the context of the coronavirus disease pandemic. In that regard, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Mechanism for the loss of life among its security personnel in Arusha due to the virus.”
2020-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/527 (2020) · source
“On the contrary, it should free them from the grip of criminal terrorists, whose attacks caused more than 4,000 deaths in 2019 alone in the region. In the pursuit of this asymmetrical war, if, unfortunately, doubts and suspicions of abuses or inappropriate behaviour are noted with regard to the civilian population, everything should be done, with professionalism and determination, to identify the perpetrators of such acts and bring them to justice. The effectiveness of our response in our common fight against terrorism in the Sahel lies in our ability to develop a robust, coherent and integrated strategy to address the security, humanitarian and development challenges.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“It is against that background that the A3+1 is of the view that emphasis should be placed on optimizing the current support mechanism so that it reaches the Joint Force’s battalions with fewer constraints while strengthening its capacities and competencies. Complete operational support should be provided to the Joint Force, both tactically and strategically. In conclusion, allow me to reaffirm here the firm commitment of the G-5 Sahel States to respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law as well as the commitment to their implementation of the human rights and international humanitarian law compliance framework. The fight against terrorism, whether in the Sahel or elsewhere, should not place a burden on civilian populations or be a source of additional fear for them.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“Keeping the issue of the Sahel high on the international agenda is of the utmost importance, even more so as we face this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. As was recalled during the fourth extraordinary session of the Conference of Heads of State of the G-5 Sahel, held on 15 December 2019, it is important that a Marshall Plan be put in place to support development actions in the Sahel. As we approach the renewal of the mandate of MINUSMA, which is closely linked with the operations of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, the A3+1 cherish the hope that this renewal will strengthen the framework of that cooperation in a practical and sustainable manner.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“That would undoubtedly bolster the efforts of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, as well as regional and continental efforts, and strengthen the impetus for the fight against terrorism in the Sahel. We are encouraged by the fact that despite the multiple challenges faced by the Joint Force, efforts have been made by the G-5 Sahel States to advance the women and peace and security agenda by agreeing to adopt a gender-sensitive approach to force-generation efforts, which is a clear recognition of the need for the greater participation of women in operations. In that context, we call on the relevant United Nations agencies, in particular UN-Women, and the international community to provide the support necessary to optimize those efforts.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“We likewise welcome the continued determination of the Economic Community of West African States and the West African Economic and Monetary Union to combat terrorism and achieve peace, security and stability in the Sahel. This showcases the resilience and resolve of regional organizations on issues affecting their member States. We call on the international community to intensify its support for the fight against terrorism by strengthening the military capabilities of the G-5 Sahel States, assisting with the restoration of State presence and authority in areas under terrorist threat and also by supporting economic and social development efforts in the affected areas. We wish to reiterate the legitimate request, often expressed by the G-5 Sahel States, that the Joint Force be placed under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“The three African members of the Council, together with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, appreciate the efforts of the international community and, in particular, those of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in support of the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel. The fight against terrorism has thereby been strengthened, in particular with the launch of the Coalition for the Sahel at the Pau summit on 13 January, and the prospect of the start of operations by Task Force Takuba, in which European special forces will be engaged. In this context, we also recall the communiqué of the African Union Peace and Security Council, issued at its 920th meeting, which welcomed the collaborative efforts towards realizing the deployment of 3,000 troops to the Sahel for six months.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“We welcome the fact that the complex situation prevailing in the Lake Chad region has improved significantly thanks to the excellent results of Operation Colère de Bohoma, led by the Chadian army, whose Commander-in-Chief, President Idriss Deby Itno, was on the battlefield himself. At the same time, the security arrangements of the G-5 Sahel have been strengthened with the recent establishment in Niamey, the Niger, of the joint command mechanism for all forces operating in the Liptako-Gourma triangle and the extension of the area of intervention of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force from 50 kilometres to 100 kilometres on both sides of the State borders.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“In the face of this unprecedented violence, the G-5 Sahel countries, devoting between 15 per cent and 30 per cent of their budget to the defence sector, have pursued their dedicated efforts to eradicate terrorism with the unwavering support of their partners. Thanks to those efforts, on 3 March, as indicated in the report, the Joint Force freed six hostages following a particularly complex operation. That clearly demonstrated the military capacity of the Force and the tenacity and dedication of its soldiers. Additionally, the G-5 Sahel Joint Force has been active in many red zones and carried out successful operations, either on its own or with the support of Operation Barkhane, depending on their nature.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“We deplore the fact that terrorist groups in the Sahel have ignored the Secretary- General’s call for a humanitarian truce and sought instead to take advantage of the pandemic by continuing their murderous attacks and propaganda. It is undeniable that since the last report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/868), the security situation in the Sahel has deteriorated. The increasing asymmetrical attacks by armed terrorist groups have indiscriminately affected our defence and security forces and allied forces such as Operation Barkhane, as well, unfortunately, as our civilian populations, primarily women and children.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“These have placed a burden on our populations, increasing the number of internally displaced persons to an alarming 1.4 million. The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance has also rocketed to 14.7 million. We express our grave concern at these trends and underscore the additional resources required to alleviate the conditions of those in need. In addition to those factors, the effects of climate change, particularly on pastoral activity essential to local economies, and of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic could further aggravate the already precarious situation of the populations of the Sahel.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“On behalf of the three African countries that are members of the Security Council — namely, Niger, South Africa and Tunisia — and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1), I would like to thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary- General for Peace Operations, very sincerely for his excellent presentation and sustained commitment to stabilizing the situation in the Sahel. We welcome and thank Mr. Ismael Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mauritania, current Chair of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), for the honour he has bestowed upon us in taking part in the work of the Council today. The recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/373) highlights the security challenges posed by armed terrorist groups within the G-5 Sahel States, which are among the most economically challenged in the world.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“We should also bear in mind that the success of the protection of civilians lies in an inclusive consultative process that is locally owned and engages local communities, as we saw in the recent debate organized by Ireland on the issue of pastoralism in the Sahel. Such people-centred peacekeeping should take into account the voices of women, youth, political parties and civil society. Only thus can lasting solutions be achieved as they would be based on a participatory process that would then be accepted and shared by all.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“We would like to echo the Secretary-General’s statement that it is time to show solidarity, not exclusion and to call for economic mitigation measures and humanitarian exemptions wherever necessary. In conclusion, I would like to say that the role of peacekeeping missions at a time like this is particularly crucial. In Mali, for example, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali, Mr. Mahamat Annadif, stressed in his recent briefing to the Council (see S/2020/286) that exemplary cooperation has been established between the United Nations system and the Government of Mali in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. We should encourage and welcome such a commitment, which strengthens strategic communication to counter disinformation and rumours.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“Respect for the law of armed conflict cannot be complete unless perpetrators and offenders are held accountable for their actions before the courts. In this time of crisis, we must ensure that the public health response to the pandemic and respect for fundamental legal protections complement each other. As mentioned by the International Committee of the Red Cross, that can be done only by facilitating unhindered humanitarian access for medical personnel and humanitarian workers, protecting access to food and water, protecting vulnerable persons and detainees and ensuring access to education for children, especially for young girls. As the current pandemic requires the mobilization of resources, both economic and humanitarian, countries in armed conflict often lack the means to deal with the situation.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“Respect for the law of armed conflict is particularly important, especially by the armed forces, which are responsible for ensuring full application in theatres of operation. To that end and with the aim of integrating those international commitments into the doctrine of its armed forces, the Niger, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross, has developed a manual on international humanitarian law for its defence and security forces. In the same vein, the Niger fully subscribes to the human rights compliance framework in the context of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel, in particular pillars 4 and 5, relating to the integration of the protection of civilians into the planning and conduct of operations and the feedback to assess the impact of operations on the population.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“The region is plagued by all kinds of attacks carried out through asymmetric warfare that spares neither the defence and security forces of our countries nor even peacekeepers, let alone civilians. The Niger would like to stress that, with regard to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, respect for and the promotion and implementation of international humanitarian law and other applicable legal and political frameworks by both State and non-State actors are essential. In that regard, I would like to reaffirm the Niger’s deep commitment to the principles of human rights and its adherence to the international legal instruments for the protection and promotion of those rights, as signed and ratified by our country and promoted by the President of the Republic of the Niger, His Excellency Mr. Mahamadou Issoufou.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“In Libya, the already grave situation is at risk of deteriorating further with the over-armament of the protagonists, in flagrant violation of the embargo imposed by the Council itself. In the face of those various tragedies, the members of the Council continue to maintain their divergent positions instead of adopting a posture of unity that would have sent a clear message to the various actors committing the violence. Moreover, in those two months, armed conflicts forced more than 660,000 people around the world to flee violence, making them more vulnerable to infection and further complicating the global fight and recovery efforts against the virus. The Sahel and Lake Chad region has seen a sharp increase in the number of internally displaced persons, with Chad and the Niger being the most affected.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“Resolution 1265 (1999), the Council’s first resolution on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, established the parameters of what is today considered a guiding principle on the issue. Two months have passed since the Secretary-General called for a global humanitarian ceasefire in the wake of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, the situation on the ground in many conflict areas is deteriorating at an alarming rate, especially for women, children, the elderly and those with disabilities. In recent weeks, women and babies have been massacred in Afghanistan. Sub-Saharan Africa, for its part, has seen a 37-per cent increase in violence, with dozens of civilians killed in Mali, the Niger and Burkina Faso. Fighting continues in Yemen and Syria, causing casualties and displacement.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“Allow me first to congratulate you on the choice of this topic, which is particularly important for your presidency of the Security Council. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Ms. Kersti Kaljulaid, President of the Republic of Estonia. I thank Secretary-General António Guterres, as well as Her Excellency Ms. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Mr. Peter Maurer, for their statements. As mentioned by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the protection of civilians in armed conflict has always been the concern of the United Nations and its Member States. It has now been two decades since the Security Council put that topic on its agenda, thus officially recognizing it as a matter of international peace and security.”
2020-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/465 (2020) · source
“At this particularly difficult time for all the peoples of the world, we urge the Palestinians and the Israelis to respond favourably to the appeal of the Secretary- General to build a framework for cooperation and to pool their efforts in order to effectively combat the spread of the coronavirus and its disastrous consequences for populations already exposed to various deprivations. May this blessed month of Ramadan strengthen this nascent dynamic of cooperation between Israel and Palestine, and may it enable the peoples of this region, the cradle of the three great religions, to enjoy peace, security and development.”
2020-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/430 (2020) · source
“Perhaps it is this spirit that has led Israel and Palestine to establish cooperation, which we welcome, in the context of the fight against the coronavirus disease pandemic. Indeed, the realization that neither walls nor checkpoints could protect the populations on either side from the virus is a step in the right direction. We hope that the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority will use that cooperation to overcome their differences and return to the negotiating table, in accordance with the relevant Council resolutions.”
2020-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/430 (2020) · source
“Not very much, I would say. On the contrary, Israel’s policy of annexation of Palestinian land makes the two-State solution almost illusory, and the prospect of the annexation of a large part of the settlements in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley does not encourage us to be optimistic. Faced with this situation, the Niger believes that we must do everything possible to support all initiatives that could enable us to help the countries and the peoples of this tormented region of the world to find benchmarks for reconciliation, peace and peaceful coexistence. As former South African President Nelson Mandela said, “to make peace with an enemy, you must work with that enemy and that enemy becomes your partner”.”
2020-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/430 (2020) · source
“The occupation by force and annexation of Palestinian land is illegal and must end, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 2334 (2016). The continuation of Israel’s colonization policy, which has been established as a system of administration of the Palestinian territories, is likewise illegal. The disproportionate use of force against often unarmed Palestinian civilians, including women and children, is unacceptable and contrary to international law. With resolution 1515 (2003), inter alia, the Council, together with the international community, further enshrined the two-State solution — of Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security, on the basis of the 1967 borders — as the basis for the resolution of this conflict. What progress have we achieved since then in resolving this crisis?”
2020-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/430 (2020) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing on the situation in Palestine. I would like also to welcome with us this morning Minister Riad Mansour, Permanent Representative of the Observer State of Palestine, and Mr. Dany Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations. Through its many resolutions, the Security Council has expressed its views on all aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The General Assembly has done the same. Through those resolutions, the cardinal principles that should pave the way for dialogue and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians have been clearly defined.”
2020-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/430 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, we call on the donor community to respond favourably to the many appeals of the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs concerning the need for increased assistance to the millions of Syrians in need. Therefore, the Niger reiterates its support for resolution 2165 (2014) and calls for the opening of the Al-Yarubiyah border crossing on humanitarian grounds. The border crossing is necessary for United Nations agencies to provide aid and medical support to the millions of Syrians in the north-eastern provinces of Syria. In conclusion, the Niger calls on all stakeholders to ensure that the delivery of humanitarian assistance is sustained and unhindered and that humanitarian workers are protected in their work in all parts of Syria.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/427 (2020) · source
“We also call on all the stakeholders to fully comply with the calls of Secretary- General and his Special Envoy for a complete and immediate nationwide ceasefire in Syria and beyond to enable an all-out effort against the COVID-19 pandemic. We regret that the full capacity of the cross-border operation in north-east Syria could not be realized. According to the estimates of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, only 30 per cent of prior humanitarian access has been sustained since the border closure. This has resulted in aid not being delivered at its optimum level. Therefore, improvements and enhancements need to be made. The alternative modalities that the United Nations chose still require sustained cross- border and cross-line access. Moreover, COVID-19-related restrictions make the situation more acute.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/427 (2020) · source
“Considering the fact that even countries with better health care are struggling against COVID-19, we remain concern about the capacity of the Syrian health infrastructure, degraded by years of conflicts, to adequately cope with the situation. Similarly, a large number of vulnerable people, including internally displace persons and refugees, primarily women and children, are at high risk of contracting the virus. That would create a larger crisis, given that social distancing is near impossible in overcrowded camps. The Niger calls on the Syrian Government and humanitarian agencies to work out additional partnership initiatives to protect Syrians in all parts of the country.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/427 (2020) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his briefing. Niger salutes the daily efforts of humanitarian agencies to help people in need throughout Syria, especially during the current pandemic. My delegation would like to reaffirm its support for the cross-border mechanism for the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Syria. We welcome the Secretary- General’s report (S/2020/401), on the review of United Nations humanitarian cross- line and cross-border operations in Syria. The Niger commends the cooperation between the Syrian authorities and the World Health Organization and national organizations in their efforts to prevent and fight against the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/427 (2020) · source
“Today is the time for reconciliation. The daughters and sons of Libya have endured enough suffering to be asked again and again to pay. Libya, once a model of stability and peace, has become a country of chaos, war and distress whose immense resources are being plundered in the most abject manner. At this time, when the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to revisit our convictions and question our certainties, it is high time that we overcome our divisions and assume our responsibilities by working towards the only goal that is worthwhile today for Libya and its people: reconciliation, peace, justice and prosperity.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“The Niger hopes that the appointment of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya will take place very soon so that the momentum for peace and reconciliation in Libya can be revived. In that regard, the Niger supports the work of the Ad Hoc High-level Committee on Libya established by the African Union and expresses the hope that the inter-Libyan reconciliation conference will be organized very soon under the auspices of the African Union. Regarding the reconciliation process, my country believes that the time has come for us to show courage and imagination to find a lasting solution to the serious Libyan crisis. It is clear today that no solution to the Libyan crisis can be found without the full and complete participation of all the daughters and sons of Libya, without any exclusion.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“Indeed, the drop in the price of oil and the difficulties faced by the Corporation will further aggravate the country’s economic difficulties, with serious consequences for the livelihoods of many Libyan families.I would like at this juncture to commend the European Union on having set up the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI, in accordance with resolution 2292 (2016). We hope that the Operation will work closely with the Libyans, neighbouring countries and the African Union to ensure compliance with the arms embargo and help in the fight against organized crime, the smuggling of migrants and the illegal export of Libyan oil.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“Those acts are a source of major concern to Libya’s immediate neighbours, including the Niger in particular, and to the entire Sahel subregion in general. While it may not be the only one, the main reason for the destabilization of Libya has undoubtedly been the serious security situation facing the Sahel today. We fear that the thousands of jihadists transferred to Libya today will spread out throughout the Sahel in the same way as the Libyan army’s formidable arsenals have fuelled the destabilization that the region is facing. On the economic front, we are deeply concerned about the consequences of the continuing conflict, which is seriously hampering the proper functioning of the Libyan National Oil Corporation.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“The Niger deplores the fact that despite the repeated calls for a humanitarian ceasefire, in particular the one launched on 23 March by the Secretary-General, hostilities are continuing unabated, hindering access and the delivery of essential humanitarian assistance. My country deplores the continued external interference and reminds all actors of the commitments they made at the Berlin Conference. We urge Council members to spare no effort and to use all their influence to help achieve a ceasefire and to create an environment conducive to political talks, in accordance with resolution 2510 (2020). Violations of the arms embargo and the introduction of foreign mercenaries into Libya to fight alongside the various factions will only increase the escalation of violence.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“Alas, the violence has spared neither hospitals and airports nor residential areas, thus weakening the already fragile capacity of the country’s health-care system at a time when it must help respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. It cannot be said often enough that these attacks on civilian infrastructure are a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and should stop immediately. Indeed, if health workers and patients themselves are not protected from these attacks, even in hospital facilities, which are supposedly inviolable, a coordinated and effective fight against the coronavirus pandemic will simply not be possible. That is why the Niger joins the appeal launched by seven United Nations agencies to support the Libyan population, which is dangerously threatened by the conflict and COVID-19.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source