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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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“The recent attacks against Blue Helmets in Mali remind us that the proliferation of these devices still constitutes a serious danger in other parts of the world, in particular the central Sahel, which is among the worst-affected areas today, despite the adoption of several conventions and other instruments, such as resolution 2365 (2017). For its part, my country, the Niger, ratified the Ottawa Convention on Anti- Personnel Mines in March 1999. Given our experience of armed rebellions from 1990 to 2000, we established, in 1994, a National Commission for the Collection of S/2021/346 Illicit Weapons and Humanitarian Demining, to implement an emergency national mine-action and victim-support programme.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“It is therefore essential to include mine clearance in ceasefires and peace agreements as integral steps for achieving successful results. Likewise, if this goal is to be achieved, it is urgent that States and all stakeholders work to ensure the universalization and full implementation of the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction. Even though the number of victims of anti-personnel mines around the world has seen a notable decrease, this phenomenon still remains prevalent.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“While we pay tribute to the United Nations peacekeepers who are carrying out their missions, despite the current pandemic, it must be recognized that those missions operate under difficult conditions in areas often lacking roads or other transportation infrastructure and with porous borders. It is in this context that armed non-State actors have intensified their attacks with mines and other improvised explosive devices, threatening the safety of populations, especially women, children and humanitarian workers. My country shares the view of the Secretary-General, rightly set out in his report entitled “Comprehensive approach to mine action” (S/2018/623), that the obligations upon parties to a conflict include the need to mitigate the risk posed to civilians by explosive devices.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“According to the Landmine Monitor report published in November 2020, 5,554 mine victims were recorded in 2019, 80 per cent of whom were civilians, with 43 per cent children. Indeed, mines and improvised explosive devices, as evidenced by the hot news items, continue to claim many victims around the world, including civilian and military personnel involved in stabilization operations. They considerably hinder the development of human activities and the implementation of sustainable development programmes, in particular in regions affected by conflict. I would like to thank the Secretary-General, Stefano Toscano and Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh, for their brilliant briefings on this topic.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on Viet Nam’s assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April 2021. As the Secretary-General so aptly mentioned on the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on 4 April, it is time to remember how far we have come in raising awareness of the dangers of mines and to recommit ourselves to the goal of a mine-free world. That is why I would like to thank Viet Nam for having initiated this high-level debate, the importance of which is no longer in question, as the problem of combating landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices is still a matter of great concern.”
2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source
“Let us bring hope to Syria and help the Syrians rebuild a country of reconciliation, peace, justice and prosperity. This is indeed possible.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, as the Syrian people continue to face this terrible humanitarian crisis, the ongoing conflict and the pandemic of COVID-19, we urge the international community to continue the outpouring of solidarity towards the Syrian people who have suffered so much. As Mark Lowcock said, aid to Syria must be stepped up now more than ever, and we echo the Secretary-General’s call for the lifting or easing of sanctions at this difficult time for the Syrian people, who are ultimately the victims of these measures. The forthcoming report of the Secretary-General on the issue under consideration should include an assessment of the impact of unilateral sanctions on the living conditions of the Syrian people. Suffering and frustration breed despair, which in turn fuels violence.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“Similarly, the continued presence of foreign forces — as well as external interference, especially in terms of support to these armed groups — contributes to the exacerbation of tensions and hostilities and must be stopped. Furthermore, my delegation would like to reiterate that the call for a ceasefire and the need for a common and collective effort aimed at dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic must not distract us from the fight against terrorism, especially since the facts have shown that the terrorist groups that are ignoring the Secretary-General’s call for a ceasefire are trying to take advantage of the current situation to regenerate themselves and regain lost ground. As a Sahel country facing the same challenges in the fight against terrorism, the Niger deplores and condemns their attitude.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“We would also like to urge all parties to the conflict to find a lasting solution for the Allouk water station and to ensure access to clean water for hundreds of thousands of people, including displaced persons in the camps. The Niger also remains concerned about the continuing hostilities in the northern parts of Syria. We urge all parties to adhere to the provisions of the ceasefire and previous agreements, including their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. For example, we condemn the recent spate of attacks in north-west Syria that have resulted in injuries and loss of life.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“My delegation remains concerned about the millions of Syrians residing in various camps and other informal settlements that do not have the means to implement the necessary protective measures against COVID-19, in addition to the other adversities that confront these people on a daily basis. This is no longer the time to dither or retreat into geostrategic positions, but to agree on the imperative need to save innocent human lives, including a whole generation of children that for a decade has known only deprivation, lack of access to education and the trauma of war. Through these children, it is the future of Syria that is being compromised if the actors in the conflict and their supporters are not able to come to an agreement on this crucial aspect of the crisis.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“This has led to food insecurity, rising prices for basic necessities and the deterioration of Syria’s socioeconomic situation, which has been exacerbated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In this context of immense humanitarian need across Syria, my delegation once again calls for greater cooperation between the parties concerned for the safe, unimpeded and impartial delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance to all those in need in the country. In this regard, my delegation reiterates its strong support for the cross-border and crossline mechanisms, which remain an essential life-saving apparatus for millions of Syrians. It is therefore imperative that these mechanisms continue to meet the immense humanitarian needs, in accordance with the principles of international humanitarian law.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“I would like to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States of America, for the excellent way in which his country, through its Permanent Representative, has conducted the business of the Security Council during this month of March. On several occasions, the Council briefings on the humanitarian situation have shown us how worrying the situation is. Today, again, the briefings that Mr. Mark Lowcock and Ms. Henrietta Fore have made on the humanitarian situation in Syria should push us to be more committed to finding urgent solutions. Ms. Amani Ballour’s poignant plea simply calls for action. Nearly a decade of war has thrown Syrians into an ever-worsening spiral of despair and deprivation, and they are now facing unprecedented levels of hunger, leaving millions extremely vulnerable.”
2021-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/315 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, it is now time for us to evaluate and adjust our actions. We must rethink and harmonize our intervention strategies in order to allow the Libyans to take the lead in stabilizing their country. We in the Niger dearly hope to see Libya and its people, battered by so many years of conflict, continue to benefit from fair winds, its daughters and sons happy, its neighbours untroubled, the region secure and stable and all the initiatives under way crowned with success, allowing Libya to regain its former glory.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“It is therefore essential that measures be taken to avoid yet another repetition of what largely contributed to the insecurity the Sahel countries faced at the start of the Libyan conflict in 2011. In my delegation’s view that a disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme would be useful in order to supervise the withdrawal of combatants and prevent their return from becoming another source of concern for the Governments of their countries of origin or of neighbouring countries. Regarding the humanitarian situation, which has become more worrisome with the recent discovery of a new coronavirus-disease variant in the city of Misrata, the Niger reiterates its concerns about the living conditions of migrants. We reaffirm the need to review policy on the disembarkation on Libyan soil of migrants and refugees intercepted at sea.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“We welcome the deployment of the advance team, which will help lay the foundations for a scalable component for UNSMIL, in support of the Joint Military Commission, to monitor the aforementioned ceasefire, taking into account the discussions under way on the implementation of the ceasefire agreement. We remain gravely concerned about the presence of mercenaries and other foreign fighters as well as the non-compliance to date with the arms embargo. The Niger fears seeing these mercenaries and foreign fighters spread across the porous borders of the countries bordering Libya if the mechanism for monitoring their withdrawal is not established with the greatest of care.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“My country also hopes to see support for the Secretary-General’s call to give the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) the appropriate mandate and means to guarantee the deployment of monitors to ensure respect for the ceasefire throughout all Libyan territory. With regard to security, the Niger encourages the Libyan parties to continue implementing the ceasefire agreement through the monitoring mechanism, including the priorities identified by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, notably the opening of roads, the withdrawal of foreign contingents and the resolution of the conflict.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“For their part, neighbouring countries, together with the African Union, should, without further delay, lay the foundations for the holding of the forum on national reconciliation. To keep up the current positive momentum, we must support the interim authorities in creating the necessary conditions to hold the elections, as well as to send serious warnings to all those who may be tempted to derail the electoral process or undermine the hard-won national unity. My delegation is of the view that the Security Council, now that Libya knows where it is going, should adopt a draft resolution framing the process under way, which would serve as a road map for the various actors.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah as Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, are major positive developments, which should be welcomed. The trust placed by Parliament in the Prime Minister and the steps he has already taken, including the composition of a Unity Government, which includes five women among its number, two of whom hold strategic portfolios, reflects the fact that Libyans now know where they are going. Now it is up to the Council and the international community to help the Libyan ship stay on course. That course, to continue benefiting from fair winds, must head for the holding of elections as planned on 24 December 2021. The United Nations, through the Special Envoy, will have to mobilize all the support Libya needs to succeed in taking that important step.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“Today Libya knows where it wants to go: it knows it must organize free and credible elections by the end of this year; it knows that those elections cannot be held without peace and reconciliation among all Libyans, excluding no one; it also knows that it is up to Libyans themselves, their sense of commitment and their commitment to the stability and unity of their country to forge the most lasting solution to the grave crisis their country has experienced. Because Libyans today know where they want to go, they were able, with the support of many among us, to come away from Geneva with consensus on the transitional authorities, which have now been put in place. The assumption of office by Mr. Mohamed Al-Menfi as President of the Presidential Council and of Mr.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“Progress in the process of emerging from crisis in Libya is just recompense for the joint and complementary commitments by several actors, foremost among them the Libyans themselves, who have proven to the world that they are capable of dialogue, understanding and moving forward together, when interference and intrusion leave them sufficient space and opportunity. To borrow the famous quote from the Spanish philosopher Seneca, “If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favourable”.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“After years of standstill, the situation in Libya has entered a new era, inspired by international conferences, such as that in Berlin, and by initiatives of neighbouring countries, all driven by the will of Libyan political actors to change the destiny of their people. It is fortunate that it is in such a context that Mr. Ján Kubiš has taken up his duties as Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Libya. The first-hand information he has just provided us allows us to take stock of the situation in Libya in terms of progress achieved and challenges still to overcome.”
2021-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/292 (2021) · source
“To conclude, at this time when a dynamic of peace, howsoever modest, is emerging in Afghanistan, the violence must stop, because no peace can be obtained in a context of the killing of women and children. Having lost 205 people to terrorist attacks in recent days alone, my country, the Niger, expresses its solidarity with the Afghan people and its strong support for the Special Representative.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“Equally important is the post-conflict and reconstruction period in Afghanistan. It is imperative that these negotiations address the issue of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants, as well as security sector reform. Finally, it is incumbent on us to place particular emphasis, during this process, on the need to provide the country with significant economic support and humanitarian assistance in sectors as important as health, education, infrastructure and agriculture, given that, in addition to the conflict, Afghanistan is facing the coronavirus disease pandemic, the vagaries of climate change and food insecurity, all of which are exacerbating an already delicate situation.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“Attacks and other acts of intimidation against civilians should not be used as leverage to obtain concessions from the other party in negotiations. The Niger welcomes the commitment of several neighbouring countries and friends of Afghanistan to working to find an enduring, peaceful solution to this conflict, which has lasted too long. We also welcome the appointment by the Secretary-General of his new Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues and wish him every success in his mission. In the context of these talks, it behoves us to keep in mind that any viable negotiated solution must include the protection of the constitutional rights of Afghan women and youth, as well as the preservation of the achievements of the past two decades, including with respect to human rights and minority rights, as embodied in the Constitution.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“I would also like to reiterate that my delegation condemns in the strongest terms attacks deliberately targeting civilians in Afghanistan. Having been the target, again this week, of such violence, the Niger expresses its deep sympathy and offers its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured. The intra-Afghan negotiations are undoubtedly a crucial step for the future of Afghanistan. My delegation wishes once again to assure the Government and the people of Afghanistan of its full support in this regard. We dare to hope that the latest statements of the various parties, aimed at accelerating the talks, will be translated into concrete actions on the ground, in particular as regards a lasting ceasefire.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“I would first like to thank Ms. Deborah Lyons for the quality of her briefing. The Niger commends the tireless efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan to promote peace, governance and development in Afghanistan. Coordination among all United Nations entities and other humanitarian actors is important to achieving optimal effectiveness of action, especially in these times of the coronavirus disease pandemic. The testimony of Ms. Shaharzad Akbar, which we have just followed, gives us a clear idea of the environment in which human rights organizations operate in Afghanistan. That is why we salute the courage and resolve of these actors in all of their contributions to the return of peace and the final resolution of the crisis in that country.”
2021-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/291 (2021) · source
“Martin Griffiths, in his tireless efforts seeking to re-launch dialogue between the Yemeni parties, as well as our support for United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations for their essential assistance to people in distress and under circumstances made even more difficult by violence and resourcing shortfalls.”
2021-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/266 (2021) · source
“The recent visit by the Special Envoy of the United States of America for Yemen, Mr. Timothy Lenderking, to the region and his readiness to work with the United Nations Special Envoy is a genuine step in the right direction. No effort must be spared to achieve a de-escalation of the situation and give the negotiations a real chance, as they are the only alternative for saving the lives of millions of people, the majority of them women and children. I should like, in conclusion, to reaffirm the steadfast support of the Niger to the Special Envoy, Mr.”
2021-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/266 (2021) · source
“The Niger remains of the view that resolving the crisis will inevitably require dialogue among Yemenis, with the support of the international community. We call on all the parties to work together to restore peace in Yemen and for the good of its people. It is very clear this crisis cannot be resolved by military means, but a change of approach is required on the part of the United Nations and Yemen’s international partners. This approach must combine increased diplomatic pressure on the parties and the maintenance of regular contacts with all actors involved in this crisis. In this regard, my country encourages regional actors and the members of the Council with influence over the parties to the conflict to spare no effort to accompany Yemenis on the difficult but essential path of dialogue, reconciliation and peace.”
2021-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/266 (2021) · source
“My delegation condemns the recent attacks and the launching of rockets on civilian residential areas and on camps for internally displaced persons, which have claimed the lives of several dozen people and caused the displacement of more than 150,000 others. The use of armed drones by the Houthi rebels on towns and oil facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a source of great concern. If the political process in Yemen is stagnating, that is entirely due to the inability of the parties to agree on a common denominator that would serve as the basis for a political process leading to a general ceasefire, guaranteeing the resumption of talks on the basis of the proposals made by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General.”
2021-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/266 (2021) · source
“We therefore call on donor countries to honour the commitments made at the conference on the humanitarian situation in Yemen held on 1 March in order to allow humanitarian agencies to come to the aid of populations already weakened by economic crisis, the effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic and the recent resumption of hostilities, particularly in the province of Ma’rib. It is very disconcerting today to see the glimmers of hope glimpsed in late 2020 — with the release of thousands of detainees, the formation of a new Government and the favourable predisposition shown by the parties towards the proposals of the Special Envoy — fade away due to the resumption of hostilities.”
2021-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/266 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Mark Lowcock for their briefings on the situation in Yemen. My thanks also go to Ms. Nirvana Sharkey of CARE International, who gave us an overview of the conditions facing humanitarian workers in the country The war in Yemen continues and, with it, its mounting toll of desolation and suffering inflicted on the Yemeni population over almost seven years now. This humanitarian crisis, categorized as the most catastrophic in the world, and which we seem resigned to contemplating from afar, must provoke out collective conscience, since any human suffering is a tragedy for all of humankind. As is clear from the briefings we have just heard, famine is imminent and may affect more than half of the Yemeni population if nothing is done in the days and months ahead.”
2021-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/266 (2021) · source
“In this month, dedicated to women, rather than merely reaffirming principles, action must be taken to consider the living conditions of women and strengthen their capacity to participate in all stages of the negotiation process in order to ensure their inclusion and that of young people in the peace process. In conclusion, our duty is to encourage the Syrian parties to engage in dialogue, not to do it for them. In that respect, I invite the members of the Council to take advantage of the window of opportunity that seems to be opening today and to change their view of the multifaceted crisis Syria is facing. That is how we can support the Special Envoy in his difficult mission.”
2021-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/265 (2021) · source
“It is obvious today that none of the parties to the conflict in Syria can achieve what they want through military action alone. It is therefore high time that the Government and the opposition, with the support of the international community, finally resolve to pursue a frank and sincere dialogue in order to achieve a lasting resolution of the crisis that is in the interest of their country. Another very important aspect of advancing the political process is the need for confidence-building measures, including the release of civilians, especially women, children, the elderly and those with disabilities. Such measures can go a long way towards building confidence and encouraging the necessary compromises in any negotiation process.”
2021-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/265 (2021) · source
“Indeed, how can one succeed in drafting a consensual constitution in a context where certain groups — described as terrorists by some and friends by others — are carrying out actions that thwart the desired goal, to say the least? How can progress be made in an atmosphere of suspicion among the parties and where sanctions, instead of challenging the legitimacy of the Syrian authorities, impose unbearable sacrifices on the Syrian people, including women and children? Like all peoples, the Syrian people have the right to peace, security and the free election of their leaders. As elsewhere, negotiations among the Syrian parties necessarily reflect their power dynamics, which can only be modified through an inclusive Syrian-led dialogue.”
2021-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/265 (2021) · source
“The use of improvised explosive devices, landmines and unexploded ordnance, as well as increasingly frequent air strikes and bombings, are contributing to a rise in the number of civilian deaths and injuries, including women and children. We are convinced that real and tangible progress in the work of the Constitutional Committee and in the cessation of hostilities must be complemented by progress in other areas, such as an end to external interference, including support for armed groups and the plundering of Syrian resources, among others. Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity must be respected by all. We encourage the Special Envoy to continue his good offices to create a political context that includes all Syrian parties, regional actors and those who can help him advance this process.”
2021-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/265 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria Geir Pedersen and Mr. Bernard Duhaime for their briefings. On 9 February, during the briefing on this very issue, one could sense a certain frustration and even a certain annoyance in Mr. Pedersen’s words owing to the lack of progress in the political dialogue. I would like to reassure him that we share his frustration because after 10 years of conflict and thousands of deaths, Syria must stop being a laboratory of horrors where everything has been tried and nothing, or very little, has been achieved. My delegation is deeply concerned about the continuing violence, which has seen an increase in ceasefire violations and renewed hostilities in northern Syria.”
2021-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/265 (2021) · source
“Peacebuilding efforts must go hand in hand with investment in sustainable development. Indeed, in many conflict-affected countries the majority of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods. It is therefore imperative that Governments be supported in laying the foundation for an agricultural policy that is resilient to the impacts of climate change, including droughts, extreme weather events, fires, locust infestations and floods. Finally, breaking the vicious cycle between food insecurity and conflict will also require concrete actions to stop the proliferation of weapons, which in turn inflicts untold suffering on populations, including famine. The Sahel, my region, is one of the most telling examples.”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source
“Aware of the link between conflict and famine, in May 2018 the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2417 (2018), which we hope will continue to guide our actions in order to expeditiously break the cycle of conflict-related hunger, whose victims are vulnerable populations, including women and children. In that regard, my delegation would like to make the following recommendations. In the context of the implementation of resolution 2417 (2018), there is urgent need to establish an independent, data-driven early-warning mechanism that could enable an early response so as to prevent the situation from worsening. In that regard, my delegation would welcome regular reports by the Secretary-General on risk areas, based on information provided by United Nations entities and Member States.”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source
“We call on all parties in conflict areas to allow rapid and unhindered access to populations in territories under their control and to refrain from rendering unusable, attacking, destroying or removing food aid and infrastructure essential to the survival of the civilian population. Equally intolerable is discriminatory access to aid or the use of starvation as a weapon of war.That is why my delegation would like to join the other members of the Council in strongly condemning such practices, which constitute a f lagrant violation of international humanitarian law, and their perpetrators must face the full force of the law.”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source
“Recent forecasts by specialized agencies show that 3.5 million people in the Lake Chad basin will face acute to severe food insecurity, and an additional 3.3 million people in central Sahel already need immediate assistance. In addition to those constraints, the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated problems in areas already facing major humanitarian crises. Labour shortages are compromising crop production and processing. Disruptions due to transport blockages and quarantine measures are preventing farmers from accessing markets, and containment measures are hampering the delivery of much-needed humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced people. Attacks on humanitarian convoys and obstructions of same are unacceptable.”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source
“Indeed, we now know that conflict zones, notably because of the resulting displacement of people, cause populations in distress to leave their means of production, which exposes them and those who take them in to hunger. My country, the Niger, located in the Sahel region, knows full well the link between conflict and food insecurity, as this region, already exposed to the scourge of terrorism, is among the first to suffer the harmful effects of climate change. Thus, the overlap between the map of conflict zones and that of food insecurity is by no means a simple coincidence. In the Sahel and the Lake Chad basin, where a large part of the population lives on agriculture and where climate change is already exacerbating tensions, an acute food crisis has been amplified by armed terrorist attacks on civilian populations.”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source
“Six months later, it is now clear that the conclusions drawn then are still relevant today. Already in April 2020, Mr. Beasley aptly stated (see S/2020/340) that we were heading towards a hunger pandemic, in addition to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. As Security Council focal point, together with Ireland, on hunger and armed conflict, the Niger will continue to work with all interested States. In that regard, the Niger welcomes the fact that, as early as next month, the Council will receive a briefing on the joint World Food Programme/Food and Agriculture Organization biannual report on the monitoring of hunger in countries experiencing armed conflict.”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for using your presidency to shed light on a particularly important theme — exploring the link between hunger and armed conflict. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and Mr. David Beasley, as well as Ms. Gabriela Bucher, for their updates on the food situation in conflict areas and for their firm commitment to help break the vicious circle of conflict and its corollary, food insecurity. During my country’s presidency of the Security Council in September, following a note published by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on this issue, my country, together with other members of the Security Council, organized a meeting on the same theme — the protection of civilians in armed conflict (see S/2020/930).”
2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source
“In this regard, the OSCE makes a broad contribution to international efforts under the auspices of the United Nations to combating terrorism and addressing its manifestations and the various social, economic and political factors underpinning it. The Niger supports the cooperative and coordinated approach to the fight against terrorism at all levels and all efforts guided by the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and relevant Security Council resolutions, in line with the OSCE’s consolidated framework for combating terrorism, which remains an important asset that benefits all countries. The Niger therefore calls for an expansion of OSCE cooperation with African regional and subregional organizations.”
2021-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/256 (2021) · source
“Beyond the aspects I mentioned, my delegation welcomes the partnership between the OSCE and the United Nations, which also covers the fight against terrorism, combating human trafficking and addressing the environmental and economic aspects of security, cybersecurity and new information and communications technologies. Terrorism is one of the most important threats to peace, security and stability, and to the enjoyment of human rights and to social and economic development. Accordingly, the organization’s commitment to preventing and combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, whatever its motivation or origin, remains essential.”
2021-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/256 (2021) · source
“In this month of March, strengthening gender equality is a vision that is in line with resolution 1325 (2000), which calls for greater representation of women in decision-making in national, regional and international institutions and mechanisms for the prevention, management and resolution of disputes. Respect for international humanitarian law is important, including the return of all prisoners of war, civilians and other detained persons, and safe and unhindered United Nations humanitarian access to Nagorno-Karabakh, in accordance with the principles of humanity and neutrality. In this respect, any conflict-resolution process will also have to take into account the preservation of cultural and religious heritage.”
2021-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/256 (2021) · source
“Within its area of operation, whether it is the Minsk process, the Trilateral Contact Group, the Transnistrian settlement process or the Geneva international talks, to name but a few, the OSCE plays an important role in facilitating dialogue and in supporting mediation, conflict-prevention and resolution initiatives. That is why my delegation supports the Minsk Group co-Chairs in their firm commitment to the non-use of force or threat of force to settle disputes, reiterated in its statement of 3 December 2020, as well as its stance in favour of a negotiated, comprehensive and lasting settlement of all core issues with regard to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.”
2021-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/256 (2021) · source
“I thank Ms. Ann Linde, Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, for her excellent briefing. The Niger welcomes the priorities of the Swedish OSCE chairpersonship, which include upholding the OSCE’s common principles and commitments, respect for Europe’s concept of comprehensive security, support for and contribution to conflict resolution, and the strengthening of gender equality in all aspects of the organization’s work. My delegation particularly welcomes the OSCE’s efforts aimed at resolving conflicts in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, at facilitating the settlement of disputes and at promoting peacebuilding and post-conflict rehabilitation.”
2021-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/256 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, the Niger welcomes the tireless efforts of Tor Wennesland and reaffirms its full commitment to supporting the efforts and initiatives of the international community aimed at swiftly resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which undoubtedly has an impact on the peace, stability and security of the entire Middle East.”
2021-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/218 (2021) · source