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1. “Women and children in particular continue to pay a heavy price; in 55 countries around the world, nearly 17 million children under the age of five are severely malnourished. This situation is worrying and requires urgent action. It must be said that the various factors linked to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have, as we know, exacerbated the problems in these regions already hard hit by conflicts. The shortage of labour has substantially affected both the production and the processing of crops. Disruptions resulting from transport- related blockages and quarantine measures have prevented farmers from gaining access to markets and hindered humanitarian aid, thereby wreaking havoc in the urgent distribution of vital aid to refugees and displaced persons.”

   2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/930 (2020) · source

2. “Conflict also exacerbates food insecurity for both forcibly displaced people and host communities that are often the providers of relief, despite very often already limited resources. I would like to recall, for example, that, during the Arria Formula meeting we had on 15 July, the briefers unanimously illustrated for us, through poignant testimonies, the intimate link that exists between the activities of armed groups in the Great Lakes region, the massive displacement of populations and the situation of food insecurity to which these populations are exposed. Like those in the Sahel, South Sudan and Yemen, these populations, trapped by armed conflict and the activities of terrorist groups, are in urgent need of humanitarian aid.”

   2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/930 (2020) · source

3. “At a time when we are debating the protection of civilians in relation to food insecurity, the combined effects of climate change and conflict remind us just how great the humanitarian impact can be for these populations. The Secretary-General’s note to the Security Council of 4 September 2020 reminds us of the gravity of the situation and the increased risks of famine and widespread food insecurity in four conflict-affected countries — a total of 43.5 million people, including 15.9 million in Yemen, 15.6 million in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 7 million in South Sudan and 5 million in north-eastern Nigeria. Conflict is now the main cause of acute hunger in the world, forcing people to flee and abandon their fields, livestock, property and other sources of livelihood.”

   2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/930 (2020) · source

4. “In all of these situations, the populations are forced to leave everything behind to save their lives, when that is in fact still possible. On behalf of my country, allow me to renew my expressions of sympathy for the innocent victims of all these disasters. My country, the Niger, has in recent weeks experienced serious floods, which, according to the latest estimates, have affected more than 350,000 people. Entire families have lost their livelihoods. Populations facing multiple vulnerabilities, in particular refugees and internally displaced persons, have not been spared either: following these floods, some 9,000 people under the protection of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees now need shelter.”

   2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/930 (2020) · source

5. “I too would like to thank Mr. Mark Lowcock, Mr. Qu Dongyu and Mr. David Beasley for their additional briefings on the latest developments in the food situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, north-eastern Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen, where, according to the 2020 Global Report on Food Crises, 53 per cent of the population is facing a food crisis. We are very sensitive to the briefers’ repeated poignant testimonies to the Security Council on the difficult situation of these populations having been exposed to food crises for far too long. These crises have been aggravated in recent weeks by serious flooding in the Sahel, the effects of the war in Yemen and the crises in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.”

   2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/930 (2020) · source

6. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter by the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council dated 7 May 2020 (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefing and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

   2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/930 (2020) · source

7. “I have the honour to enclose herewith copies of the briefings provided by Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; Mr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; and Mr. David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on the protection of civilians in armed conflict convened on Thursday, 17 September 2020.”

   2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/930 (2020) · source

8. “In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members for this video-teleconference, the following delegations and entities submitted written statements, copies of which are also enclosed: Brazil, Denmark, Ethiopia, the European Union, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malta, Mexico, Namibia, the Peacebuilding Commission, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Senegal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and Ukraine. Pursuant to the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the enclosed statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

   2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source

9. “Kalla Ankourao, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Nigeriens Abroad of the Niger; His Excellency Sir Louis Straker, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Regional Integration of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; His Excellency Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Commonwealth and South Asia of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Indonesia, the Russian Federation, South Africa, Tunisia, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video- teleconference on “Humanitarian effects of environmental degradation and peace and security”, convened on Thursday, 17 September 2020.”

   2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source

10. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Mr. Peter Maurer, President, International Committee of the Red Cross; Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification; Ms. Inna Modja, Land Ambassador and environmental activist; as well as the statements delivered by His Excellency Mr.”

    2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source

11. “My delegation reiterates its appeal to all parties to uphold their obligations in terms of protecting civilians and allowing rapid, safe and unimpeded access to all humanitarian workers and assistance to people in need throughout the Syrian Arab Republic. Humanitarian assistance must be free from political considerations. In conclusion, my delegation also remains concerned about the deterioration of the Syrian economy. The continued decline in the exchange rate of the Syrian pound and the shortage of certain basic necessities are early warning signs that must be addressed in order to prevent the economic crisis from further complicating the current situation, which is already so difficult for the Syrian people.”

    2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source

12. “That is why my delegation calls on all stakeholders to echo the appeal launched by the Secretary-General last March for the removal or easing, on humanitarian grounds, of sanctions imposed on countries in crisis, in order to guarantee access to food and essential medical supplies to combat the pandemic. On this issue, too, I know that the Council is divided, and it is time that we overcome this other divergence. Of course, no positive progress on this issue, which has been taken up several times by the Council, will be possible without a ceasefire, which is the only way for dialogue to continue within the Constitutional Committee, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015).”

    2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source

13. “Lowcock communicated to us in his briefing — in which, with great eloquence and deep emotion, he described the realities of life for Syrians — if we are to improve humanitarian assistance, we must listen to the messages of humanitarian organizations working in the field in order to respond in the most adequate way to the appeals for help of thousands of women and children in destitution and distress. As I have said before on several occasions, the strength of the Security Council lies in its unity. It is a pity that it is taking so long to find such unity on the Syrian dossier. However, the gravity of the humanitarian situation and the hope that many people place in the Security Council for a permanent and secure solution — and one that will allow the displaced to return to their homes — must be found. The Council simply must do better.”

    2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source

14. “A large number of vulnerable people, including internally displaced persons and refugees, are at a high risk of contracting the virus. This is a major risk factor for a larger crisis, as social distancing is virtually impossible in overcrowded camps. The Niger reiterates its support for the daily efforts of humanitarian agencies aimed at assisting people in need. It also calls for an optimization of the level of humanitarian assistance, in view of the situation on the ground. Our thanks go to those countries that are already making enormous efforts. As Mr.”

    2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source

15. “I thank Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his briefing. The year 2020 has been no ordinary year, with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic that has shaken the world. For many children, autumn marks the end of summer fun and the beginning of the new school year. The start of the new school year is a particular challenge for pupils and students in various countries living in conflict zones, who have to return to school in the era of COVID-19. My delegation welcomes the continued cooperation of the Syrian authorities with the World Health Organization and national organizations in their efforts to prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19, but also remains concerned about the deterioration of the Syrian health infrastructure as a result of years of conflict.”

    2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source

16. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefing and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source

17. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefing provided by Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, France, Indonesia, the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on the situation in the Middle East (Syria), convened on Wednesday, 16 September 2020. A statement was also delivered by the representative of Turkey.”

    2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source

18. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/914 (2020) · source

19. “Nyachangkuoth Rambang Tai, Gender and Social Justice Manager, Assistance Missions for Africa, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (on its own behalf and on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — the Niger, South Africa and Tunisia), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference regarding “Reports of the Secretary- General on the Sudan and South Sudan”, convened on Wednesday, 16 September 2020.”

    2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/914 (2020) · source

20. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan; Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; and Ms.”

    2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/914 (2020) · source

21. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter by the President of the Security Council addressed to Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council dated 7 May 2020 (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this briefing and statement will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source

22. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefing provided by Ambassador Sven Jürgenson, Permanent Representative of Estonia, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005), concerning the Sudan, in connection with the video-teleconference on “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan”, convened on Tuesday, 15 September 2020. A statement was also delivered by the representative of the Sudan.”

    2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/913 (2020) · source

23. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the enclosed briefing and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/911 (2020) · source

24. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of a briefing provided by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America in connection with the video-teleconference on “United Nations peacekeeping operations”, convened on Monday, 14 September 2020.”

    2020-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/911 (2020) · source

25. “My delegation reiterates its appeal to the United Nations and the OPCW Technical Secretariat to pay attention to those allegations, which, if substantiated, would be very dangerous, not only for the region but for the entire world, because those weapons could be transferred to other non-State entities or even to terrorist groups. In conclusion, as a party to the Chemical Weapons Convention, the Niger has consistently said that the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstance is unacceptable as it constitutes a violation of international law. Finally, whether we are discussing humanitarian, political or chemical weapons issues, we are of the view that respect for Syria’s sovereignty and integrity is fundamental to the search for a lasting solution to the crisis.”

    2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/902 (2020) · source

26. “Continued engagement between the OPCW Technical Secretariat and the Syrian Government will help to resolve the issue of the Syrian Arab Republic’s initial declaration and will ultimately advance the work of the Declaration Assessment Team, in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention, OPCW Executive Council decision EC-M-33/DEC.1 and Security Council resolution 2118 (2013). In addition, allegations that armed terrorist groups in Syria are in possession of chemicals and may be preparing to mount a chemical weapons attack under a false flag should not be overlooked.”

    2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/902 (2020) · source

27. “In addition, as we have stated during previous meetings on this issue, any investigation on this issue and the composition of any team that is to investigate the listed incidents must be inclusive and participatory so as to ensure that the findings are not contested. Indeed, the lack of consensus on how to deal with the issue of chemical weapons use in Syria hampers our ability to hold the real perpetrators of those acts accountable and leaves the victims without recourse. In that regard, my delegation believes that the divergent assessments among the members of the Council must give way to a calm and technical analysis of the results of the investigations carried out in order to guarantee the integrity of the OPCW’s reports.”

    2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/902 (2020) · source

28. “I thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing. We also thank the Secretary- General and the entire team of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the report contained in document S/2020/871. Although the United Nations has made great efforts since 2013 to establish responsibility for the multiple cases of use of chemical weapons in Syria, it is regrettable to note that all such efforts, which led to the Council’s adoption of resolution 2118 (2013), have not made it possible to establish, in a manner acceptable to all, responsibility for the atrocities committed. My delegation therefore calls on the Syrian Government and all other actors in the conflict to cooperate in good faith with the OPCW investigation teams in order to advance those investigations.”

    2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/902 (2020) · source

29. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the enclosed briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/902 (2020) · source

30. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of a briefing provided by Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam in connection with the video- teleconference on “The situation in the Middle East (Syria)”, convened on Thursday, 10 September 2020. A statement was also delivered by the representative of Turkey.”

    2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/902 (2020) · source

31. “Finally, I would like to take this moment to emphasize the unique opportunity that this resolution offers us to reaffirm not only the importance of international cooperation and multilateralism, but also the role of subregional, regional and global organizations, such as the World Health Organization, which we support, in the fight against this pandemic.The cacophony and blame games that prevailed early in the pandemic must give way to an awareness that we are all potential victims unless we work collectively to find a vaccine against this dangerous virus. In this regard, I agree with the words of Ms. DiCarlo in her briefing this morning. We hope that once a cure is found, it will be accessible to the weakest and the less fortunate. I thank China for its renewed commitment to that goal.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

32. “Lacroix noted, that this impact is limited to the extent possible. We have also had to ensure that the pandemic does not overshadow a number of conflicts that were at the forefront of our agenda prior to the onset of the humanitarian crisis. To this end, updates from the Secretary-General to the Security Council on United Nations efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic in countries in armed conflict or affected by humanitarian crises, as well as on the impact of COVID-19 on the ability of peacekeeping operations and special political missions to carry out the priority tasks assigned to them, will be necessary. I thank Mr. Lacroix for the efforts made within peace missions to protect their contingents and populations.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

33. “While it is commendable that the mortality rate associated with COVID-19 may be lower in fragile countries than initially feared, the pandemic is seriously affecting the economies of African countries in general, and the Sahel in particular. The recession resulting from the pandemic’s confinement measures, which is one of the worst in recent decades, will undoubtedly exacerbate inequalities, especially for already vulnerable populations, such as refugees. I thank Mr. Lowcock for his eloquent words and for making mention of that. Above all, the electoral processes under way in our region must receive greater support in order to avoid pre- and post-electoral crises, which can result from the erosion of confidence due to the protective approach of Governments in dealing with the crisis. It is fortunate, as Mr.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

34. “In fact, the adoption of a resolution on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which echoes the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire, calls for a sustained follow-up in more ways than one, because the political, economic and, above all, security repercussions will continue to manifest themselves in the years to come. In the Sahel, a region where climate change, armed conflicts and fragile health systems are having an impact on populations, the pandemic has added a new layer to an already disastrous situation and has made populations particularly vulnerable to disease outbreaks and hunger. The campaign of disinformation and stigmatization carried out by these same terrorist groups does not facilitate the efforts of our States to fight, as has been rightly pointed out.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

35. “I followed with great attention the coordinated and complementary briefings by Mrs. Rosemary DiCarlo, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Mr. Mark Lowcock. I would like to take this moment to pay tribute to peacekeeping forces and the various United Nations agencies for their remarkable efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, and to contribute to the protection of vulnerable communities, as our briefers mentioned. In these times of pandemic, violence has a female face, as Ms. DiCarlo so aptly put it. As has been mentioned many times, the adoption of a resolution is never an end in itself.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

36. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

37. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs; Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations; and Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Indonesia, the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference regarding the “Maintenance of international peace and security”, convened on Wednesday, 9 September 2020.”

    2020-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/897 (2020) · source

38. “In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/893 (2020) · source

39. “Rubén Sillié, Vice Minister for Multilateral Affairs of the Dominican Republic, and by the representatives of Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference regarding “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations: Role of the International Organization of la Francophonie”, convened on Wednesday, 8 September 2020. Statements were also delivered by the representatives of Canada, Côte d’Ivoire, Ireland, Romania, Senegal, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates.”

    2020-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/893 (2020) · source

40. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations; Ms. Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the International Organization of la Francophonie; Mr. Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Armenia, in his capacity as Chair of the Ministerial Conference of la Francophonie; as well as the statements delivered by Mr.”

    2020-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/893 (2020) · source

41. “In closing, I would like to stress the importance of the international community’s support for the Afghan people, including in development, the humanitarian sector and in the fight against terrorism and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage Afghanistan’s friends and donor countries to continue their much-needed support at a crucial moment in the country’s history.”

    2020-09-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/891 (2020) · source

42. “In the spirit of seeking peace and stability as a priority, we welcome the latest measures taken by the Afghan Government, including the release of 4,600 prisoners. We hope that all remaining obstacles will be overcome and the way for intra-Afghan dialogue finally opened. Similarly, my delegation would like to stress the need for a reduction in violence, which would contribute positively to peacebuilding and reconciliation in the country. As in any good, negotiated solution, the protection of the constitutional rights of Afghan women throughout the peace process and the preservation of the gains of the past two decades, including human and minority rights as enshrined in the Afghan Constitution, must be protected and strengthened.”

    2020-09-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/891 (2020) · source

43. “First, I would like to thank Ms. Lyons for her briefing. The Niger recognizes the good work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in promoting peace, governance and development for the benefit of all Afghans. We are well aware of the importance of the coordination among all United Nations entities and other humanitarian actors in maximizing the effectiveness of Ms. Lyons’ actions, especially in these times of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. I would also like to express my appreciation to Mr. Mohseni for his presence and his briefing today. He can be proud of his leadership in the promotion of a free press and of women journalists. As we have reiterated on many occasions, peace in Afghanistan can come about only through a negotiated political solution.”

    2020-09-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/891 (2020) · source

44. “In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members for this video-teleconference, the following delegations and entities submitted written statements, copies of which are also enclosed: Australia, the European Union, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and Turkey. In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 7 May 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the enclosed briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”

    2020-09-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/891 (2020) · source

45. “I have the honour to enclose herewith a copy of the briefings provided by Ms. Deborah Lyons, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan; and Mr. Saad Mohseni, Chief Executive of MOBY Group, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, the Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America, in connection with the video-teleconference on “The situation in Afghanistan” convened on Thursday, 3 September 2020.”

    2020-09-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/891 (2020) · source

46. “Indeed, to the crimes committed yesterday will be added those of today, which are even more serious and unacceptable. Libya needs our solidarity now more than ever, and it is time to act.”

    2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source

47. “At the economic level, the serious consequences of the conflict have led to a deterioration in the living conditions of the Libyan population and reduced the capacity of the authorities to meet the basic social needs of their fellow citizens. That is why we encourage the lifting of the oil blockade throughout the country, because the resumption of production will generate the resources that Libya needs to meet the needs I mentioned earlier. To conclude, today more than ever Libya needs reconciliation; it needs the input of all its children, without exception, to build once again the strong and dignified nation it has always been. While we are committed to the triumph of justice, we are even more eager to see peace return to Libya, because without such peace there will be no justice.”

    2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source

48. “The Niger also commends the role played by the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI, in monitoring the arms embargo, in accordance with resolutions 2473 (2019) and 2292 (2016), while considering that special attention should be paid to the situation of African migrants in detention camps, who often are killed during bombings or otherwise used as combatants or human shields by the various armed groups in the country. In addition, the Niger agrees with the Secretary-General on the need to review the policy of returning migrants and refugees intercepted at sea to Libya. The volatility of the security situation and the situation of vulnerability in which they find themselves once they are disembarked back in Libya should be of concern to us.”

    2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source

49. “In that regard, the Niger welcomes the efforts made by the Ad Hoc High-level Committee on Libya and by the Contact Group on Libya of the African Union. We also welcome the positive role played by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, which, despite the difficult context, through its good offices and its multifaceted support, is working to bring the parties to the conflict closer together, in accordance with its mandate. To that effect, we would therefore be in favour of extending the mandate of the Mission for a further period of 12 months.”

    2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source

50. “Despite his efforts, the Secretary-General has been unable to appoint a Special Representative, which is necessary to relaunch the only valid way out of the crisis, that of political dialogue and reconciliation. It is urgent that a Special Representative of the Secretary-General be appointed, so that he can strengthen the momentum of the quest for a political solution to the Libyan crisis. Here my delegation would reiterate the importance of the role that the Security Council, the African Union, the League of Arab States, the European Union and all the other actors concerned must continue to play in order to reverse the current trend and help Libya become once again a country of peace, stability and prosperity.”

    2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source