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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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“In conclusion, my delegation would like to express its concern about the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories as a result of the coronavirus disease pandemic, which has been aggravated by the fragility of the health system, extreme poverty and food insecurity, among other things. The Gaza blockade, which has lasted for 13 years, as well as the drastic reduction of funding to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, endanger the lives of thousands of Palestinians, mostly women and children.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“We equally deplore the policy of demolition of Palestinian properties by Israel, the occupying Power, as well as the forced displacement, expulsion and transfer of Palestinian civilians, which constitute a flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016). Those practices, as well as the modification of the historical and legal status of the occupied city of Jerusalem, including the Al-Aqsa Mosque, are acts that endanger the viability of the two-State solution and the return to the pre-1967 borders. As such, they cannot be tolerated.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“While there are signs of an easing in relations between Israel and some countries of the region, the situation in Palestine continues to deteriorate. In that regard, the Niger deplores the continued construction of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. That worrying trend, which we have continuously condemned, resulted early this year in the approval of plans for the construction of some 800 new housing units in the West Bank, as well as requests for tenders for the construction of 2,500 others, including 460 in East Jerusalem.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“My country welcomes the announcement of those elections, which will enable Palestinians, including those living in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem, to renew the legitimacy of their institutions. The compromise reached by Hamas and Fatah reflects the Palestinian people’s desire for reconciliation and unity. We hope that the upcoming elections in both Palestine and Israel, which are a crucial step, can contribute to improving relations between the two countries and to creating conditions for the resumption of political negotiations, with a view to achieving the two-State solution. It goes without saying that the elections in Palestine will need the full support of the international community if they are to be the success we are hoping for.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I would like to wish Mr. Tor Wennesland every success in his new position, which he is beginning with the detailed briefing he has just given us on the situation in the Middle East. I would also like to assure him of my country’s full support in carrying out his mission to achieve a fair and equitable settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. To his predecessor, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, I would like to express our gratitude for the dynamism and efficiency he has shown in fulfilling his mission. The Niger wholeheartedly welcomed the announcement made by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on 15 January that legislative and presidential elections would be held in May and July.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“At this time, when health personnel and humanitarian workers are spearheading the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences, I would like, in conclusion, to pay special tribute to those women and men, who work day and night to be of service to others, often at the risk of their own lives.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“The need for humanitarian assistance, coupled with the need for vaccine distribution when the time comes, requires us to secure the corridors of passage, free from controversy and political considerations. That is how we will help provide assistance to people in need, including women, children, refugees, the elderly and people with disabilities. In that regard, I am pleased to thank the Secretary-General, who, through his various reports to the Council, has sought to shed light on the impact of the pandemic on countries in crisis, as well as on the capacity of peacekeeping operations and special political missions to carry out their priority mandates in a context that has become especially difficult.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“In the Sahel, a region where climate change and acts of terrorism have an impact on populations, the pandemic has added a new layer to an already disastrous situation given the fragile health systems that have made populations particularly vulnerable to disease and hunger. Today we are witnessing an acute rise in food insecurity levels in this region as in many others, including Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, South Sudan, the Sudan and Yemen, to name but a few. Faced with this complex situation, we must support, more than ever, the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire, and at the same time ensure that the conflicts on our agenda are given due attention before this pandemic develops.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“In addition to an equitable distribution of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, my delegation believes that it is necessary to resume vaccination campaigns against other serious diseases that have been interrupted because of the pandemic. The interruption of immunization cycles exposes more than 80 million children under one year of age to vaccine-preventable diseases in a context where those countries face several other challenges, such as insecurity and recurrent humanitarian crises. Beyond being a health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has become a so-called poly-pandemic, threatening to wipe out decades of development progress, further exacerbating State fragility and even becoming a catalyst for violent conflict.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“The delivery of the vaccine to low- income countries and areas of conflict can be achieved only through that dynamic of multilateralism. To that end, the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at the Summit they just held on 23 January, established a vaccine procurement process through the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) initiative, led by the World Health Organization, based on the initiatives already undertaken by Member States and the international community, with a view to ensuring the availability of vaccines in sufficient quantities, in accordance with the recommendations of the Niamey Summit. They also agreed that the vaccination campaign should start in the ECOWAS region by the end of June 2021 at the latest.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“As we have often said in previous statements, it is imperative to ensure that vaccine distribution does not give rise to protectionist and inconsistent health responses, where some countries would use this common good as an instrument for advancing their hegemonic vision and other spheres of influence. No country or region of the world can feel protected or safe until all other countries and regions are, because the virus knows no borders. In that regard, as resolution 2532 (2020) underlines, the fight against the pandemic, of which vaccine distribution is an integral part, requires strengthened national, regional and international cooperation and solidarity, as well as coordinated, inclusive and comprehensive international action.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“Unfortunately, the year that has just begun is, in many respects, looking similar to the one that has just ended, with the addition of a second wave of the deadly pandemic, owing to a new variant of the virus that is more virulent and faster- spreading. Allow me here to thank Ms. DiCarlo and Mr. Lacroix, Mr. Khare and Mr. Lowcock for their additional briefings, which have enlightened us about the various facets of this terrible pandemic. Despite the tremendous challenges faced by countries large and small, rich and poor alike, there is hope thanks to the outstanding work done by the pharmaceutical companies, which has enabled the creation of vaccines whose distribution and use have already begun.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“As the co-author, along with France, of resolution 2532 (2020), it is only natural for Tunisia to devote a meeting to it during its presidency in order to assess the implementation of that important resolution. I would like to recall that under my country’s presidency, in September, a meeting of the same type was convened (see S/2020/953), again at the request of Tunisia and France. When resolution 2532 (2020) was adopted, on 1 July 2020, we were far from being able to imagine the devastating effects of the pandemic in terms of loss of human life, the impact on the world economy and, in general, on our habits and our ways of living and working.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“Like all nations facing terrorism, the Syrian Arab Republic has the right to protect its sovereignty and to relentlessly combat terrorist groups, which seek to exploit the current health crisis in order to regroup and regain lost ground, ignoring the Secretary-General’s call for a ceasefire during this time of pandemic. Of course, this fight must be carried out in accordance with international humanitarian law, ensuring in particular the protection of innocent civilians and their access to humanitarian assistance.”
2021-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/75 (2021) · source
“We call on the parties to the conflict to respect human rights and to share information on the fate of those detainees. We support the calls by the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy for a massive and unilateral release of detainees, as well as for meaningful action on the case of missing persons. That will undoubtedly contribute to the easing of the overall situation and could greatly help to promote the progress we all expect towards a successful resolution of the Syrian crisis. In conclusion, my delegation urges the members of the Council to always bear in mind the difficult conditions that the Syrian people are in when considering the multiple facets of this crisis, which has lasted too long.”
2021-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/75 (2021) · source
“At a time when the Syrian population continues to suffer from the combined effects of economic hardship and the increase in COVID-19 cases, procedures at the Bab Al-Hawa crossing point and between the line of control must be streamlined to allow for the accelerated delivery of humanitarian assistance, including much-needed medical supplies and equipment, to the Syrian health-care system in order to address the pandemic. My delegation reiterates its appeal to all parties to abide by their obligations to protect civilians and allow timely, safe and unimpeded access to all humanitarian workers concerned with helping millions of people in need, often at the risk of their lives. Similarly, the Niger remains concerned about the plight of the many women, and even children, who were arbitrarily detained in both camps.”
2021-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/75 (2021) · source
“We also support the calls of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy for an immediate national ceasefire in Syria to create the conditions for the success of the political process and to make effective the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, whose spread is increasing exponentially in the country. On the humanitarian front, it is clear that a substantial improvement must be made in the mechanism for the delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout the Syrian territory.”
2021-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/75 (2021) · source
“That is why my delegation is pleased that the work of the Constitutional Committee has resumed after several months of interruption. We hope that, at the upcoming meetings, all members of the Committee will engage in the negotiations in good faith, seeking the compromises necessary to put Syria on the path to peace and security. The cessation of hostilities remains an essential precondition for achieving tangible progress in resolving the crisis in Syria. The continued fighting, bombings and the use of improvised explosive devices remain a genuine source of concern for us. My delegation therefore calls on the parties concerned to respect the commitments made in the various agreements in order to achieve a comprehensive national ceasefire.”
2021-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/75 (2021) · source
“In the various briefings that they have given to the Security Council, Mr. Geir Pedersen and Mr. Mark Lowcock have faithfully presented the hope but also the frustration and even disappointment at the situation in Syria. The statements that they have just made do not depart from that tradition. The position of my country, the Niger, regarding the Syrian crisis remains constant. For us, the resolution of the crisis must be achieved on a political and not a military basis, according to an inclusive process led by the Syrians themselves. We therefore believe that we must firmly support the Special Envoy in his tireless efforts to promote dialogue and mutual trust between the parties concerned and to get the political process back on track, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2021-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/75 (2021) · source
“The persistence of conflicts, accompanied by humanitarian crises, has been compounded by the disastrous consequences of the coronavirus disease pandemic, all of which calls for us to better coordinate our efforts to respond effectively to those challenges. Strengthening cooperation between the Security Council and the League of Arab States should make it possible to promote peace and security for the benefit of several Member States affected by crises. In that regard, my country welcomes the initiative of opening of a United Nations Liaison Office to the League of Arab States. There is no doubt that this Office will serve as a catalyst for the development of cooperation between the two institutions, which we fervently desire.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“In the same vein, cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States must ensure that responses are found to the humanitarian challenges resulting from those conflicts. In Libya, Syria and Yemen, to name but a few places, we are witnessing — often powerless — human tragedies whose victims are, unfortunately, women and children. In those situations, first aid should come from the countries of the region, as international humanitarian aid is becoming increasingly difficult to facilitate due to the regrettable intrusion of political considerations into humanitarian issues.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“In that regard, my delegation remains convinced that neither Israel nor the Palestinians can, in the long term and in a lasting manner, achieve their legitimate aspirations for security, for the one, and the creation of an independent and viable State, for the other, without a negotiated solution on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions. Similarly, for the conflicts in Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan, which have direct consequences on the region, my delegation remains convinced that they cannot be resolved by military means. Instead, we must promote a political solution inspired and led by the peoples concerned, with the support of the international community.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“We note that, despite that statement, the level of cooperation has not lived up to expectations, particularly on the Libyan file. We dare to hope that, in the near future, the dynamics of cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States will be strengthened, in the interests of both organizations and the objectives they pursue. Beyond the Libyan issue, cooperation between the Security Council and the League of Arab States is of particular interest to my country, which holds the current presidency of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. As everyone knows, the Palestinian question, which is the primary raison d’être of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, is of particular importance for the United Nations and for the League of Arab States.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“As we have always noted during the various debates on cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, regional organizations have proved their leading role in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. They have the advantage of better knowledge of cultural and political dynamics and can be the least costly and most effective framework for identifying the root causes of, and solutions to, conflicts. To that end, my delegation warmly welcomed the 2019 presidential statement (S/PRST/2019/5), which “also emphasizes the importance of trilateral cooperation and coordination between the United Nations, the African Union and the League of Arab States on cross-regional peace and security issues, as well as with other organizations on situations of common interest”.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“I would like, through the Foreign Minister of Tunisia, to express our gratitude to the Republic of Tunisia for organizing this important debate on the theme “Cooperation between the Security Council and the League of Arab States”. As these two organizations, whose ideals embody multilateralism, are celebrating their seventy-fifth anniversary, peace and stability in the Arab world remain of vital importance to the Council because of the involvement of many of our countries, which, to varying degrees, have special relations with this region. Allow me to take this opportunity to express our thanks to Ms. DiCarlo and Mr. Aboul Gheit for their very pertinent briefings.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm the Niger’s strong support for Special Envoy Griffiths as well as the Heads of United Nations agencies, for their tireless commitment to restoring dialogue among the Yemeni parties so as to lay the foundations for a way out of the crisis, which has lasted too long and necessarily requires the resumption of a genuinely inclusive political process, led by the Yemenis themselves.”
2021-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/56 (2021) · source
“Recent figures published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Food Programme and UNICEF indicate the emergence of several pockets of famine and acute food insecurity in the country, which threaten several million Yemenis, including women and children, during the current year. That is why we are urgently appealing to donors to show more generosity towards the Yemeni population so much in need. We especially call on the countries that announced contributions at the donors’ conference for Yemen, particularly those in the region, to honour their commitments in order to ensure the funding of the aid programmes on which several thousand Yemenis now depend.”
2021-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/56 (2021) · source
“At this stage of my remarks, like the United Nations agencies on the ground, I wish to draw the Council’s attention to the consequences that the recent designation of the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization could have. It could in fact have a negative impact on the delivery of humanitarian aid in some regions of the country and, as a result, hinder the political process. There is an urgent need to address the already difficult humanitarian situation, made more complex by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the lack of funding for assistance programmes, the continuation of deadly military campaigns and food insecurity.”
2021-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/56 (2021) · source
“We therefore call on the new Yemeni Government to work, as a priority, to restore security and stability in the country. We call on all parties to work together for the return of peace in Yemen and for the good of all its people. In that regard, my country calls on regional actors and Security Council members with influence on the parties in conflict to step up their efforts to bring the parties closer together and to support them in the negotiation process. In that regard, my delegation would like to commend the mediation efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which contributed to the formation of the unity Government in Yemen. Everything must be done to de-escalate the situation and give the negotiations a real chance based on the proposals of Special Envoy Griffiths.”
2021-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/56 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, Mr. Mark Lowcock and Lieutenant General Guha for their briefings on the situation in Yemen. My thanks also go to Mr. David Beasley for his insightful presentation. From one briefing to the next, we have listened to the leaders of United Nations and humanitarian agencies describe an increasingly untenable situation in Yemen, especially for the civilian population, who for 10 years have been suffering the torments of war and its devastation. Every time we rejoice in a small glimmer of hope, those hopes are quickly dashed. While the release of thousands of prisoners and, most recently, the formation of the consensus Government, led by Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalek Saeed, represent genuine progress, the 30 December attacks on Aden airport and near the presidential palace are very regrettable.”
2021-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/56 (2021) · source
“Alternatively, such a support office could make voluntary contributions to fund logistical, operational and tactical support for the Joint Force. In conclusion, and as I said at the outset, it is time to take stock of the situation in order to evaluate and adjust our actions. We must rethink and harmonize our intervention strategies in order to enable Malians to be the major players in the stabilization of their country.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“While we appreciate the support of other partners and MINUSMA in assisting the Joint Force, we must, owing to the inadequacies of the support mechanism identified in the recent assessments of the Secretary-General, make an effort to readjust our intervention strategies in the Sahel. It is the opinion of the A3+1 that the next renewal of the MINUSMA mandate should provide us with an opportunity to remove the task of supporting the Joint Force entrusted to the Mission by resolution 2391 (2017) from its mandate, in order to enable it to better focus on its strategic priorities, given the current situation on the ground. In exchange, a United Nations support office dedicated to the Joint Force should be established.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“Today, one year after the Pau summit of 13 January 2020, the situation in Mali and the subregion continues to be a source of grave concern, even though the counter-terrorism operations of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force have significantly reduced the number of conflicts and the capacity of terrorist armed groups to do harm in the central Sahel, as the most recent report of the Secretary-General on this issue, of course, attests. The asymmetrical nature of the attacks that we are experiencing, including those that recently took place in the Niger and Nigeria, requires that we be increasingly and permanently vigilant.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“We welcome the easing of tensions linked to the management of the commune of Aguelhok, following the recent agreement dated 7 and 8 January 2021, and in Anéfis, between the leaders of the former rebels of the Coordination des mouvements de l’Azawad and the Plateforme des mouvements du 14 juin 2014. In this regard, Kenya, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the Niger reiterate their call for greater attention to be paid to the destabilizing phenomenon of intercommunity conflicts through coordinated action, which could consist of setting up a joint project between the G-5 Sahel and the United Nations, with a view to addressing root causes and preventing the recurrence of these conflicts.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“We commend bilateral and multilateral partners for intensifying their efforts to address humanitarian needs. In the light of the second wave of the pandemic, the deteriorating security situation and the tense political context, assistance to vulnerable populations, in particular women, children, the elderly and people with disabilities, must remain unimpeded and commensurate with their needs. It is with that in mind that we commend the mediation and humanitarian assistance activities of MINUSMA, which, in several locations, have facilitated access to humanitarian aid and, more important, the de-escalated violence between communities.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“The A3+1 believes that, like the socioeconomic programme for unintegrated fighters implemented with the support of MINUSMA and the World Bank, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme should be structured in such a way as to make the army a major player in development. To this end, the training that integrated soldiers and former combatants receive should go beyond the security aspect alone. We are convinced that additional skills in the fields of civil engineering, agriculture and animal husbandry will enable these former combatants to make a valuable contribution in the recovery of affected areas and in building a Mali of prosperity, peace and justice. Furthermore, the A3+1 is deeply concerned at the humanitarian situation, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“The A3+1 therefore counts on the Security Council’s continued support for the Malian national authorities, so that the progress made is not lost to extremist elements. It is in this context that we support the Joint Force of the G-5 for the Sahel and seek to call for it to receive continuous and adequate support, including financial support, which is essential for it to carry out its tasks and fulfil its mandate. MINUSMA’s decisive support in the context of the stabilization and gradual restoration of State authority in the centre and north of the country is therefore to be welcomed. The same applies to its decisive support that has enabled the redeployment of reconstituted units, despite some residual difficulties.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“It is already achieving victories against the forces of evil. It is also participating in all joint operations with its allies. On behalf of the A3+1, I would also like to salute the successful efforts that MINUSMA continues to deploy and deplore the loss of human life in its ranks, either as a result of cowardly attacks by armed terrorist groups or as a result of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the second wave of which promises to be even more worrisome for the States of the region than the first one. In this regard, the fight against terrorism and violent extremism must remain a priority, not only for Mali but throughout Africa, where terrorist trends are of great concern. In particular, the use of improvised explosive devices on main supply routes is a matter of concern.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“Accordingly, and as advocated so far by the new authorities, everything should be done to ensure that the next elections are free, transparent and inclusive, given that, in recent years, electoral disputes have regularly been at the root of the crises that have severely shaken the Malian nation. It is our hope that the recent visit to Mali of Mr. Goodluck Jonathan, ECOWAS High Representative for Mali, will help pave the way for the organization of such elections. Undoubtedly, the ECOWAS summit scheduled to take place in Abuja next February will focus on assisting Mali in its transition. We also welcome the willingness of the Malian authorities to revitalize the Malian army so that it can better ensure its overarching role in defending the sovereignty and integrity of the Malian territory.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“On behalf of the A3+1, I would like to thank the European Union (EU) and its member States for the valuable support they provide in the implementation of the human rights compliance framework through the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as for their additional support. The EU’s making a command post in Bamako available to the G-5 Sahel Joint Force since 3 June 2020 is another achievement that we welcome, given its importance. In this crucial phase of its transition, Mali needs the support of all, to make the aforementioned advances irreversible.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“The A3+1 also welcomes the completion of establishing the organs of the transition; the setting by the parties to the peace agreement, on 18 December 2020, of the updated road map of priority actions for the implementation of the agreement; the setting of deadlines for revising the Constitution and reviewing legislation on local authorities and the territorial police; and the expected clarification of the concept of reconstituted defence and security forces; measures taken and foreseen in the framework of the development zone in the northern regions of the country; measures relating to reconciliation and justice; marked progress in the fight against impunity; the security situation in the centre of the country; and the role of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) and its Joint Force.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“It must be said that the progress made is to the credit of the countries that organized the peaceful elections and of such institutions as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and UNOWAS, which supported the progress. With particular reference to Mali, I would like, on behalf of the A3+1, to commend the efforts made by the transitional authorities in implementing the peace agreement in the process of organizing elections to mark the country’s return to a normal constitutional order.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“It is no exaggeration to say that the transitional authorities have successfully worked to improve the political climate, which not so long ago had been of great concern to us. Two days ago, as we took up the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (S/2020/1293), the Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) gave us an unvarnished briefing on the situation in a region that is full of hope with regard to the political processes despite strong concerns about the security situation (see S/2021/43).”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“On behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — the Niger, Kenya and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1), I would like to pay glowing tribute to Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), for his excellent briefing and for the personal efforts he is making towards the lasting stabilization of Mali. Almost four months after the establishment of the transitional authorities, the time has come to take a look back at what has been done and what remains to be done in the brotherly country of Mali.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm that the transnational threat of terrorism requires States to cooperate unreservedly in that fight, in accordance with their obligations under the Charter of the United Nations. For our fight to be effective, it must combine both preventive and suppressive measures while ensuring that the needs of peoples are met by means of development activities. In that regard, I call for greater international solidarity to support the States most affected by this scourge in their efforts to tackle the sources of its funding as well as the root causes that promote the emergence and acceptance of its ideologies, including corruption, money laundering, extreme poverty, hunger, youth unemployment and ignorance.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“With regard to the challenges that we will have to meet, I would like to mention those relating to foreign terrorist fighters, whose presence continues to increase in the Sahel; the use by terrorists of new information and communication technologies to promote their ideologies and recruit new fighters; the collusion between terrorist groups and transnational organized crime; the instrumentalization of intercommunal or ethnic conflicts by terrorists; radicalization in prisons; and the reintegration, particularly the social reintegration, of former terrorist prisoners. To address all those challenges, the States affected, such as the Niger, need the know-how and expertise of the relevant organs of the United Nations.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“The adoption of that strategy will also comply with a recommendation from the Executive Directorate made during its visit in 2018. In the 20 years since the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001), military successes have certainly been recorded in the fight against terrorist organizations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. But those criminals’ capacity to harm remains very real, and the challenges are even more numerous in several regions of the world, especially less developed ones such as the Sahel region, as evidenced by the recent armed attacks carried out in my country on 2 January in the villages of Tchombangou and Zaroumdareye, near the border with Mali, which caused the deaths of 100 civilians and injured many others.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“Finally, let me cite adherence to bilateral and multilateral agreements, without which no fight against this scourge would be effective. I would like to emphasize the relevance of the cooperation agreement signed on 2 May 2019 in Niamey between the Government of the Niger and the United Nations investigative team, with the goal of helping to hold Da’esh/the Islamic State accountable for its crimes.I am also pleased to announce that very soon the Niger will have a national strategy to prevent radicalization and violent extremism. That strategy has already been substantiated by a national workshop that brought together representatives of the State, civil society and the private and religious sectors on 14 October 2020 in Niamey.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“With regard to the measures taken by the Nigerien Government in order to comply with the relevant recommendations of the Council, in particular resolution 1373 (2001), let me cite as an example the ratification of the 14 universal instruments in the fight against terrorism; the incorporation of those instruments into domestic law; the incorporation of the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001) into domestic law; the establishment of structures responsible for monitoring decisions, including the Coordination Committee for the fight against terrorism, the specialized judicial centre, the Central Service for the fight against terrorism, the National Financial Intelligence and Processing Unit of the Niger, the National Commission for the Collection and Control of Illicit Weapons, the National Commission against Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants, and the National Commission for Human Rights.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source
“It is in that context that the Nigerien Government has hosted several visits to that body, the last of which took place from 9 to 11 July 2018. Cooperation with various United Nations bodies has enabled my country to significantly improve its counter-terrorism mechanisms and strategy in accordance with international law. Within the framework of that cooperation, the Niger has benefited from a number of forms of capacity-building support for its actors involved in the fight against terrorism, particularly in the areas of border management, investigation and prosecution and the fight against so-called gateway crimes to terrorism and transnational organized crime, such as corruption and money laundering.”
2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source