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Abdou Abarry

lines on the record: 582
first: 2020-03-31
most recent: 2021-12-30
sittings or episodes: 90
sources: un-security-council

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“We urge and encourage the Libyan authorities to launch investigations into the acts of torture, inhumane treatment and sexual and gender-based crimes whose victims are mentioned in the report, and into the crimes committed in Mitiga prison, in Gernada and in Al-Kuweifiya as well as in many other detention centres under their authority — not only to end such violations but also to punish these responsible and do justice by the victims. This applies, too, to the victims of air strikes and landmines, those who have been kidnapped or tortured, and missing persons. My delegation cannot but echo the concerns of the Office when individuals suspected of having committed war crimes, crimes against humanity and other serious crimes evade justice as we are well aware of resultant risks and consequences, including in neighbouring countries.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“Only by further strengthening cooperation and partnership among the Office of the Prosecutor, the Government of National Unity, stakeholders and the international community will it be possible to hold the perpetrators of crimes covered by the Rome Statute to account. Moreover, my delegation welcomes the decrease. as recalled in the report before us, in the number of crimes relevant to the Rome Statute since the entry into force of the ceasefire and the establishment of the new Government in Libya.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“I therefore reiterate my delegation’s call on the Security Council, the Libyan authorities and States, whether party to the Rome Statue or not, as well as regional and international organizations to comply with resolution 1970 (2011) by supporting and cooperating with the ICC in the context of the execution of arrest warrants concerning the situation in Libya. The Niger also commends the Office of the Prosecutor for the significant progress achieved in the investigations carried out since its last report to the Council, in November 2020 (see S/2020/1108), and encourages it to continue collaborating with the Government of National Unity with a view to mitigating the difficulties it has encountered.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“I welcome the holding of this briefing on the twenty-first biannual report on the activities of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Libya. Since this will be the last such report presented to us by Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, I would like to take this opportunity to commend her leadership as ICC Prosecutor and her commitment to the fight against impunity. The fight against impunity must, in Libya as everywhere else, be an integral part of national reconciliation and sustainable peace processes.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“It is time to act, because if we allow the establishment of fragmented Palestinian enclaves, or Bantustans, instead of a viable and independent Palestinian State, we will have sown the seeds for the perpetuation of hatred, violence and human suffering in this wonderful region — the cradle of the three monotheistic religions. This time, it is a real test of the credibility and authority of the Council. We must all redouble our efforts and imagination in unity in order to support and encourage the parties to embark resolutely on the path to peace. We must therefore continue to steadfastly support the Special Coordinator and all other actors working tirelessly to advance the peace process in the Middle East.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“My delegation also calls for greater support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to enable it to meet the needs of those affected by the fighting and to continue to provide its usual assistance to those most in need in the occupied territories. We call on Israel and Egypt to open the border crossings in Gaza to allow the delivery of emergency humanitarian aid to particularly vulnerable populations. In conclusion, the Security Council must live up to its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations by ensuring the implementation of the two- State solution, in accordance with its resolution 2334 (2016).”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“With regard to the humanitarian situation in the occupied territories, it is feared that the recent violence and the destruction of buildings housing public services, including schools and hospitals, will affect the provision of basic services to the population and complicate or delay the fight against the coronavirus disease pandemic and the vaccination campaign underway in those territories. There are also fears of an increase in cases of the virus due to the population being more concerned with seeking physical protection against the bombardments than observing the prevention measures to halt the spread of the disease.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“I believe that the real solution is in having the courage to create the conditions for the emergence of an independent and viable Palestinian State within its 1967 borders, living side-by-side with Israel and with East Jerusalem as capital, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly. In that regard, we welcome the intense diplomatic efforts of the United Nations led by Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland, the Quartet for the Middle East Peace Process and other relevant actors in order to put an end to the hostilities and the bloodshed, provide respite to the civilian population trapped by the latest outbreak of violence and relaunch the peace process.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“We cannot constantly call for respect for human rights and international humanitarian law everywhere else and refrain from doing so when it comes to Israel. It is only logical that the defenceless population living under the yoke of a ferocious occupation is resigned to being eternally ignored given the inertia of the international community. Let this be clear: just as a disease cannot be cured by tackling its symptoms, the Israeli-Palestinian crisis cannot be resolved simply by putting a stop to the current violence. That has already been done many times before. The real solution is in leading Israel to end its policy of colonizing the Palestinian territories through its methods of expropriation, eviction, destruction, bullying and humiliation of all kinds.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“The bombing of the Al-Shati refugee camp, leading to the deaths of eight Palestinian children, is nothing short of shocking and unacceptable. My delegation calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities. We deplore the violence and other violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and call for them to end immediately. In this conflict like elsewhere, it is important that all those who are found guilty of serious abuses answer for their actions. While the State of Israel has a right to self-protection and self-defence, the Palestinians must also be recognized as having the same right, having suffered occupation and the effects of rampant colonization for more than 54 years.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“Our concern is all the greater given the increasing risk of the internationalization of the crisis, with information indicating the imminent threat of a land offensive on Gaza by Israeli troops and missile fire from Lebanon towards Israel. To date, there have been nearly a dozen Israeli deaths and nearly 140 Palestinian deaths, including 39 children and 22 women, as well as enormous material damage and more than 10,000 people displaced, either due to the destruction of their homes or simply to seek refuge in schools, refugee camps and other United Nations buildings, which, as we have seen, have not been spared. Civilians on all sides must be protected regardless of origin, race or religion, in accordance with international humanitarian law and relevant Security Council resolutions on their protection in times of conflict.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“The Niger remains deeply concerned about recent developments, with an upsurge in violence between Israel and the Palestinians as well as the outbreak of intracommunity riots within Israel itself. It is regrettable to note that since our first meeting this week, the situation has deteriorated day by day, bringing its share of desolation, death and destruction in the occupied Palestinian territories and the Gaza Strip as a result of the Israeli bombardments and retaliatory rocket fire from Palestinian militants. The incidents triggered by the project to evict Palestinian families from the neighbourhoods of Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan, as well as the Israeli police raid at Haram Al-Sharif on 7 May, during the holy month of Ramadan, are likely to plunge the region into a larger conflict.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland who, for the third time this week, has just delivered an insightful briefing on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. I also thank him for his efforts to stop the current violence in Palestine. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his tireless efforts and his participation in today’s discussion. At the same time, I welcome the presence of the Ministers and representatives of the countries affected by the crisis. From one meeting to the next, the news reaching us from the occupied Palestinian territories moves us a little further from the prospect of achieving peace based on the consensus of the international community on creating a Palestinian State living alongside Israel in peace and security.”
2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source
“The success of the vaccination campaign could help significantly reduce the difficulties stemming from restrictions imposed to contain the pandemic and breathe new life into the Yemeni economy. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate my delegation’s strong support and encouragement to Special Envoy Griffiths in his tireless efforts in seeking a solution to this crisis, and our hopes of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel of the war in Yemen.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“Humanitarian assistance must be unimpeded and must not be subject to politicization by the parties to the conflict at a time when ever more Yemenis are facing the threat of famine. It is equally important that humanitarian agencies on the ground be equipped with adequate resources to continue their work, especially amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the onset of the rainy season, which often brings flooding, leading to immense materials damage in the country. With regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Niger welcomes the delivery to Yemen of the first batch of vaccines through the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility and the launch of the vaccination campaign in the country.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“We also call on the Houthis and their supporters not to waste this opportunity and to respond positively to the ceasefire offer put forward by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by halting their attacks against Ma’rib. The Niger remains convinced that gestures of trust, such as a cessation of hostilities, the reopening of ports and airports and the release of detainees, could help generate positive momentum, leading to the return of the parties to the negotiating table. We therefore call on all actors to work together for the resumption of the peace talks. With regard to the humanitarian situation, the lifting of the blockades against Al-Hudaydah port and Sana’a airport remains essential for the delivery of basic supplies, fuel and the humanitarian assistance on which most of the Yemeni population depends.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Mark Lowcock for their briefings and also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Yemen in this meeting. The recent all-out diplomatic engagement by regional and international actors reflects the desire to reach a lasting solution to the conflict in Yemen. It also arises from the realization that the solution to the crisis will not be a military one but can be achieved only through frank and direct talks among the Yemenis themselves, with the support of the international community. In this regard, my delegation welcomes the steps taken by the United States Special Envoy for Yemen, Mr. Lenderking, with regard to the major regional actors and the Yemeni parties, in support of Mr. Griffiths’ efforts, seeking to build consensus to relaunch the political process in Yemen.”
2021-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/465 (2021) · source
“Finally, my delegation would like to reiterate its call for no crime committed by members of Da’esh — in Iraq, Syria or anywhere in the world — to go unpunished. We fully support the provisions of resolution 2379 (2017), as well as the work of UNITAD to establish responsibility and accountability for the acts committed by Da’esh fighters, which may constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“This will undoubtedly enhance cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of those who facilitated and benefited financially from the crimes committed by the terrorist organization in Iraq, as they too are guilty of these crimes, by association. In conclusion, my delegation takes note of the continued integration of advanced technological tools into the work of UNITAD, including the partnership with Microsoft in the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and machine translation in order to rapidly extract facial data from collected images and videos, as well as the increase in evidence collected by investigators during the reporting period due to innovative collection methods.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“I also commend the efforts that led to the identification and handover to their families of the remains of 103 Yazidis found in nine mass graves in the village of Kojo, who were subsequently buried in accordance with the wishes and traditions of their community. All those successes would not have happened without the support of the Iraqi people and authorities. We therefore welcome the increased cooperation between the Investigative Team and the National Coordinating Committee appointed by the Iraqi Government, including in the continued implementation of the joint national mass graves excavation strategy. We also welcome the agreement reached between UNITAD and the Iraqi judiciary to share information on financial crimes committed in the context of the activities of Da’esh in Iraq, in line with the Team’s mandate.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“We particularly welcome the successful completion of investigations into the attacks on Yazidis in the Sinjar region in August 2014 and the massacre of unarmed air force cadets at the Tikrit Air Academy in June 2014. We encourage the Investigative Team to continue its efforts to finalize the case files relating to other crimes committed by the fighters of Da’esh, including the massacre of prisoners in Badush prison in Mosul on 10 June 2014 and the crimes committed against the Sunni, Shia, Christian, Turkmen, Shabak and Kaka’i communities. I would also like to highlight the importance of the development of the new Shuhud digital platform for the remote submission of evidence by witnesses.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Karim Asad Ahmad Khan for his briefing. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish him every success in his new role as prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. I also thank Ms. Nadia Murad for her moving testimony, and welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Iraq, who has joined us for this meeting. My delegation congratulates the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) on the progress made since the submission of the Team’s fifth report (see S/2020/1107) six months ago, despite the particularly difficult conditions associated with the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.”
2021-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/460 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we call on the Syrian Government to further engage with the OPCW teams by providing the requested information in order to redress any irregularities raised by the organization. That will provide answers to questions that could help lift the suspensions imposed by the Conference of the States Parties. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the need for the Security Council to demonstrate real unity of purpose if progress in the treatment and elimination of Syrian chemical weapons is to be effective and verifiable. This unity is essential, because the way we deal with this issue will not only determine the credibility of the OPCW, but also the credibility of the Security Council as the principal organ with the mandate to eliminate threats to international peace and security.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“My delegation also takes note of decision C-25/DEC.9 of 21 April, entitled “Addressing the Possession and Use of Chemical Weapons by the Syrian Arab Republic”, which was adopted by the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention at its twenty-fifth regular session, to suspend the rights and privileges of the Syrian Arab Republic to vote in the OPCW Conference of the States Parties and the Executive Council, to stand for election to the OPCW Executive Council and to hold any office in the Conference, the Executive Council or any subsidiary body. While this decision is in line with OPCW texts, it is feared that it will affect the already difficult cooperation between the OPCW Technical Secretariat and the Syrian Government.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, we take note, of the second report of the OPCW Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) Pursuant to Paragraph 10 of decision C-SS-4/DEC.3 “Addressing the Threat from Chemical Weapons Use” in Saraqib (Syrian Arab Republic) — 4 February 2018 (S/1943/2021). It is unfortunate, however, that the IIT teams did not have access to the sites on the ground to corroborate their findings.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“The differences of opinion among Council members must be replaced by a calm and technical analysis of the results of the investigations in order to guarantee the integrity of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Secondly, the Syrian Arab Republic and the OPCW Technical Secretariat must cooperate in good faith to resolve the outstanding issues of the initial declaration. We therefore take note of the note verbale dated 16 April from the Technical Secretariat informing the Syrian Arab Republic that a new outstanding issue would be opened and discussed at the next round of consultations with the Declaration Assessment Team, which are currently planned to take place in mid-May. Similarly, rigorous attention must be paid to all allegations of chemical weapons use by any actor and anywhere in Syria.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“At the outset, let me thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Turkey and Iran at this meeting. The difficulties in implementing resolution 2118 (2013), despite it having been unanimously adopted by the Security Council, show the complexity of the mechanism for determining responsibility for incidents of chemical weapons use by actors in the Syrian conflict. Any delay in resolving that issue can only prolong the plight of the Syrian victims, who are waiting for justice to be done, and that must spur us to act consistently. Having said that, let me highlight the following three points. First, all incidents of chemical weapons use in Syria must be given the same attention and treated with the same diligence in reaching a general conclusion with regard to establishing responsibility.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“We therefore call on stakeholders at all levels to work towards a sociopolitical climate favourable to voluntary returns and the reintegration of returnees into their communities. In conclusion, my delegation encourages the parties to demonstrate constructive political commitment to harness the positive momentum following the recent local elections, to promote dialogue and to refrain from any rhetoric or actions that might jeopardize peace and stability.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“Moreover, we urge the authorities to agree on a unified and coordinated approach in response to the coronavirus disease so as to mitigate its negative socioeconomic impact on the population. The lack of significant progress in the implementation of the “5 plus 2” agenda of five objectives and two conditions is a major concern that requires appropriate responses. In that regard, we urge the parties to strictly respect the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as abide by the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, in particular with regard to the future of the Office of the High Representative. We continue to accord great importance to the return of refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his informative briefing. My delegation welcomes the holding of local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially those in the city of Mostar, where none had been held since 2008. However, this positive momentum should not obscure the institutional dysfunctionality linked to, among other things, the absence of a Federation Government, resulting from the non-implementation of the results of the 2018 federal elections. It is therefore crucial that key reforms be carried out, in particular the establishment of a transparent and inclusive electoral system as well as efforts to strengthen the rule of law.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“Finally, any real hope of putting an end to these violations in conflict zones will also necessarily involve concrete action to silence the weapons and put an end to their proliferation. We would therefore like to remind States of their obligation to respect the Arms Trade Treaty and invite the Security Council to examine the role played by certain actors in the circulation of these weapons, particularly in the Sahel. In conclusion, and as today’s debate is the last high-level event on the agenda of the Vietnamese presidency, let me extend my sincere congratulations to the President of the Security Council and his Government for a successful presidency, as evidenced by the adoption of important work product by the Security Council this month.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“It is also important to ensure equitable and inclusive access for civil society actors in the process of setting up programmes to strengthen the resilience of civil infrastructure and essential services and, in developing these measures, to take into account the youth, peace and security agenda, and the women and peace and security agenda, as well as the recommendations set forth in resolution 1325 (2000). Furthermore, given that 6 of the 10 largest peacekeeping operations have been deployed in the countries most exposed to climate change, measures to improve our understanding of the correlation between conflict and climate-change impacts are essential. The Niger, together with Ireland and the Group of Friends on Climate and Security, continues to work towards the inclusion of climate change in any effort to address conflict situations.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“First of all, we should endorse the Secretary-General’s recommendations on adopting national and comprehensive policy frameworks on the protection of civilians that focus on preventing, mitigating and responding to damage to the infrastructure on which civilians depend. In this regard, I would like to highlight and commend the efforts of the States members of the Group of Five for the Sahel — namely, Chad, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Mali and my country, the Niger — for having developed and implemented national policies and other frameworks on the protection of civilians and infrastructure and for the delivery of essential services, based on a proactive approach to reduce the impact of conflict on civilian populations.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“In the long term, the road to rebuilding a country whose civilian infrastructure has been destroyed by conflict is long and requires enormous resources. The damage caused by war leads to a delay in economic and social development and puts the post- conflict country at risk of enormous debts. In the light of the foregoing, the protection of civilians and the objects essential to their survival therefore requires a holistic approach from us. To this end, I would like to make a few recommendations to make the protection of critical infrastructure a central issue in the protection of civilians in times of conflict.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“One thing is clear — the humanitarian consequences of attacks on such civilian infrastructure and objects as energy, health, education and water facilities, together with the destruction of crops and food stocks in times of conflict, are felt not only in the short, but also in the long term. In the short term, these acts contribute to the complexity of the humanitarian situation of populations trapped between belligerents. For example, attacking a power plant, is an assault on the water-distribution system, the functioning of hospitals and the wastewater-treatment system in a community. This will lead to water-borne diseases and other disruptions in the provision of basic services and to the displacement of vulnerable populations.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“The time has come for the Security Council to strengthen its commitment in this area, sending a clear message of support for respect for international humanitarian law and accountability for violators. At this point, I would like to thank Viet Nam for making this important issue one of the priorities of its presidency of the Security Council this month and of its mandate as a non-permanent member. We would also like to thank Mr. Lowcock, Mr. Maurer and the representative of the International Peace Institute for their briefings and for their engagement on this important issue.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“The topic under review is relevant insofar as efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease have increased the vulnerabilities of civilians living in conflict zones and posed new challenges for State and humanitarian actors in protecting these populations and the infrastructure necessary for their survival. In several theatres of conflict, be it in Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan or the Sahel, there has been an upsurge in cowardly and wanton attacks by armed groups on civilian targets in violation of the principles of distinction, prohibition of indiscriminate attacks, proportionality and the taking of precautionary measures in the conduct of hostilities, as advocated by the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their protocols additional.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“The Niger firmly believes that strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations has become an urgent necessity today for providing effective and appropriate responses to the crises and conflicts that the world is facing.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“In this regard, we would like to thank all contributors to the African Union Peace Fund. Secondly, cooperation between the Security Council and these organizations must be strengthened, with an emphasis on harmonizing their agendas and objectives through more regular meetings, so as to establish effective and permanent coordination. Finally, it is important to ensure that countries on the Security Council’s agenda or in conflict play a central role in the discussions and decision-making process concerning them at the Council level. This is all the more necessary for African countries insofar as African issues constitute the majority of the subjects dealt with by the Council.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“In accordance with the common African position, we call for the full representation of Africa in the Security Council, with at least two permanent seats, and a single status for all permanent members, including the right of veto. Even if it must be acknowledged that cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations has grown and developed in recent years, particularly in Africa, it is still far from having reached its full potential. To this end, I would like to make the following observations as we look for ways to strengthen the complementary partnership between these institutions. First, we must establish a sustainable funding mechanism for the peace operations led by regional organizations, including the African Union.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“Its realization will undoubtedly give full meaning to and flesh out the concept of African solutions for African problems, to which all of us at this meeting adhere. We continue to maintain that it is important to combine our efforts to revitalize and reform cooperation between these two organizations, just as we S/2021/394 find the reform of the multilateral system as a whole to be necessary, in view of the many upheavals that the world has experienced, in order to respond effectively to the security challenges that arise in the world in general and in Africa in particular. Obviously, this cannot be achieved in a sustainable manner without addressing the profound issue of the governance of the United Nations, starting with the reforms that we are calling for.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“In West Africa, whether it has been a pre- or post-electoral crisis, multifaceted conflicts or other types of crises, ECOWAS has proven its ability to manage complex situations despite limited human and financial resources and to develop differentiated strategies, taking into account the most imminent threats to peace and security in each of the countries in its area, in close collaboration with the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council. With regard to the African Union (AU), I would like to acknowledge the efforts made to set up a peace-and-security architecture specific to the AU, in accordance with the African Union Master Roadmap of Practical Steps to Silence the Guns in Africa by Year 2020.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“Accordingly, the mediation role played by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a perfect illustration of the benefits of the experience and lessons learned from the cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in implementing confidence-building measures and promoting dialogue for the resolution of conflicts or other crisis situations.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“The value of collective action and solidarity is now seen as a categorical imperative in dealing with the pandemic and its devastating impact on socioeconomic sectors. In view of the complexity and multidimensional nature of these challenges, as well as their diverse manifestations, depending on the region, these new challenges also require that, in the context of cooperation, primacy be given to regional actors, as they have adapted reference mechanisms, which allows them to have a better understanding of the root causes of conflicts, which then enables them to use preventive diplomacy to deal with the situations with which they are confronted.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“Rather, they require collective action by the international community. To address these challenges in an effective manner, regional and subregional organizations and the United Nations are called upon to strengthen confidence-building measures and their respective partnerships in order to ensure the collective security and development of States Members of the United Nations by promoting better intergovernmental coordination. The global COVID-19 pandemic, which is undermining the global health system and our common efforts aimed at maintaining international peace and security, proves the relevance of the need for multilateralism and cooperation not only between international organizations, but also between them and States.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by expressing my sincere thanks to the President of the Security Council and the Government of Viet Nam for organizing today’s important meeting on strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the field of conflict prevention and resolution. Indeed, conflict prevention remains a core responsibility of the Security Council’s mandate, even if history shows us that this body is more focused on immediate crisis management and the resolution of conflicts that have already started. The many modern threats to international peace and security, such as terrorism, mass displacement, climate change, cybercrime and health crises — including the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic — cannot be met by individual States acting alone.”
2021-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/394 (2021) · source
“Equally important is capacity-building for States to provide an adequate level of care, both physical and psychosocial, to soldiers and mine-affected populations and to ensure their reintegration, as stated in the 2019 report of the Secretary-General on this matter.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“We must also work to implement the recommendations in the various reports of the Secretary-General on this subject, in particular those regarding improving the sharing of information and technology, improving emergency-response capacity, supporting national mine-action capacities and stepping up advocacy on the implementation of relevant legal instruments, but also, and most particularly, on responding to the issue of persistent underfunding in terms of assistance to countries in the throes of these issues, including compensation for survivors. In conclusion, it is essential to strengthen regional and international cooperation and coordination, given the multiple actors involved, to achieve more effective mine action and better meet the needs of the communities and countries most affected.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“Against this backdrop, my delegation would like to make the following recommendations. Just as we have done for other thematic issues, we must commit to capacity- building and more sustained action by the Security Council by systematically integrating mine action into the mandates in peacekeeping operations, as well as into the planning of humanitarian and development operations at the national and international levels alike.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“Moreover, faced with intensified terrorist activities in the Sahel region and Lake Chad basin over recent years, the Niger has stepped up its demining actions, making it possible to detect the presence of a field of APID 51-type mines, of an estimated 2,400 square metres, around the Madama advanced military post. A technical survey carried out in 2014 delineated and confirmed major minefields. At that time, an area adjacent to the first was found to contain a mixture of anti- personnel and anti-vehicle mines. The Commission therefore deployed its teams in 2014 to begin the clearance process. It was because of these mines that a vehicle transporting the members of a polling station for the elections just held in my country hit a mine, killing seven of its occupants.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source