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2018-11-06
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  1. “We believe that these are functions that the United Nations police could very easily fulfil and that is why we hope that the Council will recommend increased functions for the MONUSCO police force so that we can achieve these results.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

  2. “The first is the demilitarization of the response, in the understanding that the protection of civilians across much of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is an issue more of security than of defence. Our second challenge with regard to the strategic review was to reconcile the population with State institutions, because the people have lost confidence in the State authorities. We were essentially tasked with establishing community-basedjustice and with fighting all forms of impunity and other root causes of the gap between the population and State structures. The third challenge posed by the strategic review is the matter of restoring State authority across the country's entire territory which, of course, involves the police, the judiciary, the prison system and the territorial administration.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

  3. “At the outset, I would like to thank all of the speakers for their kind words about United Nations police. Regarding the question on organized crime, I would like to add that the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) police is working to support local authorities in establishing mechanisms at the national and provincial levels and to create synergies with regard to cross-border crime. A lot has been achieved, but I must say that much remains to be done, in light of the fact that a vast swathe of the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where armed groups operate, maintains direct links to organized crime. Turning to the question on the different Challenges posed by the strategic review, I would like to raise three points that we believe are crucial.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

  4. “As I understand it, the protection of civilians is a public security issue. We think that this is an issue that is more within the scope of the police in general and of MONUSCO police officers in particular. In provinces such as the Kasais, Tanganyika and a part of Ituri, the United Nations police have a role in boosting the various units and carrying out quality work, with, I am convinced, better results.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

  5. “We are supporting the Congolese authorities in following up on high-risk contacts, which so far has allowed us to prevent displacement. There are some cases, but we can follow them precisely and, of course, bring them to treatment centres. Turning to the question from the representative of Belgium about the added value of the European Union, in my previous experience in Congo, Mali and Cote d'Ivoire there was close cooperation with the European Union. That allowed us to develop the training sector for the defence and security forces and in particular to develop a framework for leadership training. Whether it be in C6te d'lvoire, Mali or Congo, the European Union has helped us to develop training centres and training courses. My last point concerns the possibility that police units could replace the military.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

  6. “The size of the United Nations police is less than 1 per cent of that of the Congolese National Police. That is why we are focusing on priority zones, so that we can have an impact. With regard to the question on criminal justice system, in general, we are working with the correctional justice system under the rule of law portfolio, alongside other partners like the European Union, in order to support the Congolese authorities in developing strategies and action plans, especially at the local and provincial levels. As for the Ebola virus raging in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in areas where there are armed groups, the MONUSCO police has been working since the beginning of the outbreak. We are seeing a steady decline in the virus and the MONUSCO police continues to add value when it comes to following up with contacts.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

  7. “At the outset, I would like to thank the various members who welcomed the United Nations Female Police Officer of the Year award given to a colleague from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). Women police officers provide added value. That can be seen not only in cases of sexual violence, but also when it comes to care for victims and following up on cases. I would also like to add that despite our best efforts, sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to be a challenge. We are focusing on supporting local authorities, such as the Congolese National Police and the judicial system, in order to prosecute the responsible parties. I also note that we have very limited capabilities.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

  8. “In that connection, I also welcome the fact that the Security Council has consistently kept the issue of restoring State authority through the strengthening of criminal justice systems among the priority objectives of its various mandates. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Council for its efforts in promoting and consolidating peace in fragile countries.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

  9. “The ultimate solution lies not in a military-based approach, which has been quick to reveal its limitations, but rather in promoting sustainable political solutions, combating bad governance and guaranteeing an operational and accessible criminal justice system - notwithstanding the need to increase transparency in the management of public affairs. I remain strongly convinced that, if we strengthen the operational capacities of the Congolese national police and put forth a substantial plan to reform the judicial and penal systems in that country, we will ensure good governance in a context that is conducive to effectively combating organized crime.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

  10. “Given that good governance is a collective responsibility, the rule of law remains a prerequisite for the development of fragile States. In order to overcome their instability, most countries affected by organized crime have developed a strong tendency to respond to it with military action when it would be more appropriate for them to strengthen their judicial systems by integrating into their law enforcement structures a more transparent and rigorous criminal justice system. If we are to combat organized crime effectively and holistically, we must place political action at the forefront of our efforts.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

  11. “MONUSCO police have developed strategies to prevent and combat organized crime in order to provide support to the Congolese national police and local populations in that process. The role of national law enforcement institutions is paramount in preventing and combating armed groups and organized criminal groups. We must therefore seek out relevant national and subregional political will and ensure that it is supported by a very strong regional intelligence network and an international commitment to combating organized crime. Given that criminal networks operate in complex ways and are connected by cross-border links, an obligation to bring perpetrators to justice would clearly strengthen the authority of States to advance unity with regard to achieving social progress.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

  12. “It is an honour for me, on the occasion of the fourteenth United Nations Police Week, to use this opportunity to speak to the Security Council about the prime importance of political solutions in our efforts to prevent and combat organized crime. Organized crime has become an international scourge that threatens the stability of many countries around the world, thereby undermining international peace and security. The international community has always mobilized its efforts to ease the suffering of affected countries by deploying peacekeeping missions. Through the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the United Nations has articulated its efforts to assist the Democratic Republic of the Congo in better combating organized crime and the militant actions of armed groups.”

    2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source

  13. “I thank the Police Division for helping us to establish specialized teams on ground with all due speed. That is most important. I conclude by addressing the concern expressed by the Ambassador of the United States with regard to the elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The size of the MONUSCO police contingent is less than 1 per cent that of the Congolese National Police. While we have many challenges ahead, that is not preventing us from preparing and drafting emergency plans in order to deploy to spots where we can be useful and make a difference.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

  14. “On behalf of our colleagues, I would like to say that we are very grateful for the recognition expressed for our efforts. I would first like to speak about the French-speaking world and the units serving from it, particularly in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). As has just been said, it is our desire to have more women and francophone staff members, failing which we have created mechanisms to improve the linguistic abilities of personnel on the ground and recruited language experts for the formed police units in order to communicate with the communities. I also take this opportunity to respond to the concerns expressed by the Ambassador of the Netherlands with respect to the issue of organized crime. Much has been done but much remains to be done.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

  15. “In addition, I would like to underline the commitment of the MONUSCO police to continuing to work towards the implementation of the mandate by setting up performance indicators for units and individual officers.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

  16. “In the same vein, in 2016 the Mission, through the United Nations Police (UNPOL), established a support unit for structures combating organized crime composed of specialist UNPOL experts and investigators, which has provided technical and operational support to the Congolese National Police in nine major organized crime investigations. In order to overcome instability, Governments in most countries weakened by multifaceted crises, including organized crime, systematically seek to militarize their efforts, while it would be more appropriate to strengthen the judicial system through a criminal justice system with a more transparent and accountable law enforcement approach. I welcome the provision of support for State structures to combat organized crime as one of the priority objectives in the various mandates of the Security Council.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

  17. “With regard to the fight against organized crime in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in support of military justice and the Department of Police, MONUSCO has set up a criminal network task force led by the police component and composed of investigators and analysts who continuously assist the local police in investigating the financing of armed groups and the illicit trafficking of natural resources. That ongoing support has resulted in the identification and arrest of some perpetrators of criminal acts.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

  18. “In terms of prevention, MONUSCO police have developed a tripartite strategy, working alongside Congolese National Police units by providing highly qualified officers; strengthening operational capacities by training specialized services; and establishing a mechanism for monitoring procedures. In line with that preventive approach, in 2017 and 2018 the MONUSCO police component undertook capacity-building in forensics and organized crime for 2,711 Congolese National Police officers, which involved the use of new technologies in the collection of fingerprints and evidence for the preservation of crime scenes.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

  19. “As the Council is aware, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a vast territory of 2,345,409 square kilometres, shares 10,292 kilometres of border with nine other countries. The porous nature of its borders favours the circulation of and trafficking in arms, to the benefit of criminal groups. It is in this context that the United Nations has, through the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo (MONUSCO), focused its efforts to assist the Democratic Republic of the Congo to better combat organized crime and the activities of armed groups. The MONUSCO police component, which has been mandated to accompany the Congolese National Police, has developed strategies to prevent and combat organized crime.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

  20. “In order to support countries that have fallen victim to this phenomenon, from 2000 to 2017 the Security Council adopted 1,100 resolutions urging Member States and the relevant United Nations agencies to develop and implement relevant strategies and action plans to support fellow Member States in the fight against organized crime. Faced with this scourge, the international community, through the Security Council, has strengthened its actions in the various countries affected, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where peacekeeping missions have been deployed since 1999. The mandates of these missions have included the protection of civilians, the restoration of State authority and the fight against armed groups.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

  21. “It is an honour for me to stand before the Council to speak about the fight against organized crime in the context of peacekeeping missions on the occasion of the twelfth United Nations Police Week. First of all, I would like to emphasize that organized crime has become an international scourge that threatens the stability of many countries, thereby undermining international peace and security. In most countries affected by organized crime, weakened State institutions responsible for enforcing the rule of law are becoming increasingly powerless in the face of security challenges, giving free rein to criminal networks to engage in smuggling and all kinds of trafficking, including drugs, the illicit trade in minerals, money- laundering and the financing of terrorism.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source