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1. “Malaysia remains committed to playing a constructive role in realizing a two-State solution. We reiterate our long-standing support for the Palestinian people's inalienable right to self-determination and to a just, comprehensive and lasting solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict.”

   2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source

2. “In that regard, Malaysia welcomed the holding two days ago of the Paris Middle East Peace Conference. We will continue to support France's efforts to mobilize the international community and its commitment to a two-State solution. We seek to create an environment conducive to pushing the parties towards a resumption of the peace process. In conclusion, Malaysia would like to reiterate the importance of addressing the root causes of the conflict by ending the repressive military occupation of Palestine. That prolonged occupation has created and sustained the settlement enterprise and has spread further despair, frustration and insecurity in the region and beyond. As we begin 2017, which marks 70 years of Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine, we must redouble our efforts to end the longest occupation in modern history.”

   2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source

3. “In view of Israel's worrying and aggressive response to the resolution, Malaysia urges the international community and the Council to remain firm and not give in to threats, intimidation and pressure, while upholding international law, international human rights standards and the various relevant United Nations resolutions. In the next few months, the parties involved and the international community should focus on implementing resolution 2334 (2016), including the provisions relating to settlements and acts of violence and incitement against civilians. We expect to see a written report every three months from the Secretary- General on the resolution's implementation. The international community must not remain a bystander as the situation on the ground worsens.”

   2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source

4. “We have seen how settlement expansion has led to the demolition of Palestinian homes, the forced displacement of Palestinian families, increasing violence on the part of settlers, and discriminatory policies, as well as to the denial to the Palestinians of their development, infrastructure and access to natural resources. The strong support that we received from Council members and the international community for resolution 2334 (2016) reflected a realization of the urgency and importance of reversing the negative trends that threaten peace and the viability of a two-State solution.”

   2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source

5. “After more than three decades of inaction on the part of the Council, which have led to Israel's relentless and systematic settlement expansion in complete disregard for international law and the views of an overwhelming majority of the international community, the Council finally decided to take action to preserve the possibility of a two-State solution. The delay in that action has come at a great cost to peace and the idea of a two-State solution. Over the decades, the illegal settlements and the settler population have multiplied, undermining and fragmenting the contiguity and territorial integrity of a potential Palestinian State, including East Jerusalem. They have also physically threatened the Viability and prospects for the physical realization of a two-State solution on a basis of the pre-l967 borders.”

   2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source

6. “I would like to thank you, Sir, for convening and presiding over today's meeting. I am also grateful to Mr. Mladenov for his briefing and frank assessments. My delegation associates itself with the statements to be delivered by the representatives of Venezuela and Uzbekistan on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, respectively. In December 2016, less than a month ago, the Security Council adopted resolution 2334 (2016), on the illegal Israeli settlements, a resolution sponsored by Malaysia, together with New Zealand, Senegal and Venezuela.”

   2017-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7863 (2017) · source

7. “It is our belief that the Council's support for the ceasefire and the subsequent Astana process will lead to a more substantive political dialogue among the conflicting parties, hence our support for resolution 2336 (2016) just adopted. As Malaysia will be vacating its seat on the Council in a few hours' time, my delegation hopes that the positive momentum of the Council's action on the situation in Syria over the past few weeks continues to gather strength for the sake of the long-suffering Syrians, especially civilians, non-combatants, women and children. Finally, Mr. President, I would like to congratulate you and the Spanish delegation for the productive and excellent stewardship of the Council this month. I would also like to wish all colleagues a happy and prosperous new year.”

   2016-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7855 (2016) · source

8. “We appreciate the efforts of both the Russian Federation and Turkey in brokering the nationwide ceasefire that commenced two days ago and is currently holding. We are convinced that the Council's backing of the ceasefire will only add to its legitimacy. Our support ofa ceasefire and an end to the fighting signals to ordinary Syrian civilian men, women and children that we are not oblivious to their prolonged suffering. We have collectively on many occasions pronounced, first, undivided support for Special Envoy De Mistura's effort to bring together conflicting parties to the negotiating table, and secondly, that the only resolution to the conflict is through a political process.”

   2016-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7855 (2016) · source

9. “About two weeks ago, in the midst of a difficult setting, the Security Council managed to find convergence and unanimity to endorse the evacuation operation out of eastern Aleppo (resolution 2328 (2016)). As a result of the Council's action, the swift deployment of United Nations personnel to oversee and monitor the evacuation alongside International Committee of the Red Cross and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, a successful evacuation with minimal reported instances of human rights violations and abuses, was undertaken. Under a similarly difficult and dynamic situation on the ground, the Council is meeting today to discharge its responsibility to effectively address the Syrian conflict.”

   2016-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7855 (2016) · source

10. “In conclusion, I take this opportunity to express our appreciation to Mr. Yamamoto and the entire UNAMA team for their tireless efforts under challenging circumstances. We are convinced that the United Nations, with full respect for the principle of the country's sovereignty, will continue to play a significant and contributing role in realizing Afghanistan's aspirations to achieve national unity and lasting stability. To that end, Malaysia reiterates its firm support for the reconciliation and reintegration efforts undertaken by the Government of Afghanistan within the context of respect for the country's democracy and Constitution, non-violence and respect for the rights of all Afghan people.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

11. “In that regard, we are confident that the intensification of efforts and further enhancement of cooperation between the Government and international partners, including the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, will eventually bring about success in addressing the issue of illicit drugs in a comprehensive manner. Finally, we wish to think Ambassador Van Bohemen for his briefing on the overall work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) and its Monitoring Team, as well as for his excellent stewardship of the Committee. We welcome and support the initiative of the Chair, which would certainly contribute to enhancing the work and coordination within UNAMA and the 1988 Committee.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

12. “Executive Director Fedotov noted in his briefing that the area of opium poppy cultivation increased by 10 per cent in 2016, and potential opium production surged by 43 per cent compared over the year before. More distressingly, eradication efforts decreased by 90 per cent as compared to 2015. All that constitutes a significant reversal of the marginal gains achieved in countering narcotics last year. As narcotics continue to pose serious challenges to the overall security situation and development of Afghanistan, a comprehensive strategy to address all aspects of illicit drugs and its economy must be put in place and fully implemented.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

13. “We welcome Afghanistan's continued efforts to deepen engagement with regional partners, including through the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process, particularly in the areas of addressing security challenges in the region and enhancing infrastructure development. We are encouraged by the outcome of the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan, where the international community pledged $15.2 billion to support Afghanistan's development priorities over the next four years. That is a clear demonstration of the international community's commitment to assisting Afghanistan in progress towards self-reliance and improving the well- being of its people. Countering narcotics remains one of the protracted challenges faced by the Afghan Government.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

14. “Since the agreement was reached among the Afghan people, we are of the view that the Council should be prepared to support their decision, including by positively considering the possible delisting of the Hezb-e-Islami principals from the sanctions list of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), as requested by the Afghan Government. Promoting greater social and economic development is another critical imperative in achieving long-lasting prosperity, peace and stability in Afghanistan. In that context, we are encouraged by the recent progress on multiple initiatives to foster close cooperation among Afghanistan, regional partners and the international community.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

15. “We also strongly condemn the recent attacks on United Nations operations and staff members in Afghanistan and urge the Government to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable. Despite the persistent political, security and economic challenges, we commend the Afghan Government's continued resilience and commitment under these difficult circumstances. We are encouraged by the recent peace agreement reached between the Government and HeZb-e-Islami, as we believe the agreement represents a crucial milestone in the Government's unwavering commitment to promoting lasting peace and reconciliation in the country. We hope that the successful implementation of the agreement will contribute to confidence-building and encourage further reconciliation between the Government and other groups in the country.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

16. “We reiterate the call for all parties to undertake the necessary measures to uphold their obligations to ensure the safety, security and well-being of all civilians in the country, particularly children, who remain the most vulnerable group. The continued horrific attacks, for which the Taliban has claimed responsibility, remain a major and persistent challenge to the security situation in the country. Furthermore, the Government of Afghanistan continues to engage in fighting with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and its affiliates and is challenged by anti-Government elements. Malaysia strongly condemns the horrific string of attacks that deliberately target civilians.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

17. “The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) report on the protection of civilians, which recorded 8,397 civilian casualties between January and September this year, underscores the continued gravity of the situation. Given this high figure, we are deeply concerned about the significant escalation in the number of child casualties, which increased by 15 per cent as compared to the same period last year. Similarly, this year also saw the highest number of newly internally displaced persons, totalling more than 500,000 by the end of November, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Children, which make up 50 per cent of the total numbers, are again the most disproportionately affected group.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

18. “I join other Security Council members in thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this discussion on Afghanistan. I also thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Yamamoto, Ambassador Van Bohemen and Mr. Yury Fedotov for their briefings. I also welcome and thank the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Mr. Saikal, for his statement and participation today. The briefings we heard today mentioned a number of serious challenges to the Afghan Government. The escalation in the number of armed clashes, setting yet another record level since the United Nations began recording incidents in 2007, is worrisome.”

    2016-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7844 (2016) · source

19. “We believe that those are the minimum steps needed to restore calm and stability, which the Government itself has cited as one of its primary aims. As the Secretary-General said, the legitimate aspirations and grievances of the parties opposed to Damascus must be addressed in a peaceful manner through constructive dialogue and engagement, and not by launching another phase of military operations.”

    2016-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7834 (2016) · source

20. “The fate of the innocent civilians is the responsibility of the advancing forces. In view of the Syrian Government forces' impending takeover of eastern Aleppo, we expect that the Government will take immediate steps to implement the following measures. First, it must demand that its forces exercise maximum restraint, respect the principles of distinction and proportionality and refrain from any targeting or extrajudicial or summary executions, particularly of civilians and especially women and children. Secondly, it must facilitate immediate and unfettered access for humanitarian aid and personnel to all areas under its effective control, and engage in an inclusive political dialogue, with a focus on achieving national reconciliation.”

    2016-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7834 (2016) · source

21. “What crime could those children possibly have committed to be summarily executed by pro-Government militias in their own homes? In addition to those who have been mercilessly executed, more than 100 children who were unaccompanied or separated from their families have been reported by UNICEF to be trapped in buildings in eastern Aleppo under heavy attack. The attacks must stop. The children must be saved and protected. With eastern Aleppo on the brink of total destruction, those with leverage must use their influence on the parties to the conflict to end the summary execution of civilians there. More than 100,000 people are still trapped there, and we strongly support the United Nations request for the urgent imposition of a ceasefire in order to enable them to evacuate.”

    2016-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7834 (2016) · source

22. “We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing, which told us that the annihilation of eastern Aleppo is not merely a threat but a reality, carried out with complete disregard for innocent life. Only last week the Council was informed that aerial attacks would be halted unilaterally and military operations on the ground in eastern Aleppo would pause to enable medical evacuations and the separation of armed opposition fighters from terrorist groups. But the brutal onslaught began again before any significant relief could be delivered. We are compelled to ask what the purpose or intention of the announced pause was. We are deeply disturbed by United Nations reports of extrajudicial killings of civilians, including women and children, during the attacks on the ground, which reached 82 yesterday alone.”

    2016-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7834 (2016) · source

23. “In that respect, efforts by the Government of the Sudan to demonstrate compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions and their commitment to hold those responsible for violations of international human rights and international humanitarian laws accountable would be the necessary prerequisite.”

    2016-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7833 (2016) · source

24. “All parties must seize the opportunity presented by the Agreement, as its implementation offers a means to resolve their differences and address the protracted conflict in Darfur. To that end, Malaysia looks forward to the resumption of dialogue and urges all parties to intensify their efforts to reach a comprise on a cessation of hostilities, ensuring humanitarian access in the Darfur region and reaching a comprehensive and final political settlement. At the same time, parties that have yet to join the Roadmap Agreement should be encouraged to do so urgently and to engage constructively in the dialogue. In order to achieve that, it is incumbent upon the Government of the Sudan to create an enabling environment where trust and confidence can be built.”

    2016-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7833 (2016) · source

25. “We wish to remind all parties to the conflict of their obligations under international human rights and humanitarian laws to refrain from all acts of violence against civilians and humanitarian and peacekeeping personnel. Malaysia has always maintained that dialogue is the only way to achieve a resolution of the conflict in Darfur. In that regard, we welcome the signing of the Roadmap Agreement by the Government of the Sudan and the Justice and Equality Movement, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Minni Minnawi, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North and the National Umma Party on 16 March and 8 August, respectively. We furthermore commend the effort of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel in achieving the Roadmap Agreement. The signing of the Roadmap Agreement marked an important step forward in the Darfur peace process.”

    2016-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7833 (2016) · source

26. “IthankMs. Fatou Bensouda for her briefing. We have taken note of the twenty-fourth report of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court submitted pursuant to paragraph 8 of resolution 1593 (2005) and the judicial activities of the Office of the Prosecutor since its previous report. Malaysia remains concerned about the protracted conflict in Darfur, which has continued to bring about dire consequences in prolonging human suffering, the deterioration of the security and humanitarian situations and large-scale displacement of civilians in Darfur. Attacks on civilians, including sexual and gender-based crime, continue to be reported in Darfur.”

    2016-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7833 (2016) · source

27. “As my delegation prepares to leave the Council, I wish to underscore Malaysia's commitment to continuing its cooperation and engagement with key partners, including the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and INTERPOL, in their tireless efforts to ensure accountability for perpetrators of terrorist acts and supporters of terrorism.”

    2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source

28. “In conclusion, the multidimensional nature of the threat posed by terrorism and terrorists, including foreign terrorist fighters and related activities, especially on financing, constitute an ongoing challenge to international peace and security, which requires intensified cooperation at all levels in order to fully counter that scourge. We believe that the adoption of resolution 2322 (2016) strengthens the underlying foundations for such cooperation and paves the way for all States, as well as other partners and stakeholders, in taking effective measures and cooperation in that regard.”

    2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source

29. “Furthermore, at the regional level, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has in place mutual legal assistance treaty arrangements intended to facilitate the implementation of ASEAN member States' obligations under mutual legal assistance regimes established under international instruments, such as the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Those arrangements reflect the common desire and commitment of ASEAN member States to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement authorities in the prevention, investigation and prosecution of offences through cooperation and mutual legal assistance at the regional level.”

    2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source

30. “For Malaysia, a reciprocal commitment is a mandatory requirement that needs to be fulfilled when a requesting State makes an extradition request. As such, we are pleased that this important principle is duly recognized in resolution 2322 (2016). The Government of Malaysia is currently in the process of reviewing the current mutual legal assistance legislation, including the model treaty, with a view to keeping abreast of common international practices in dealing with the threat posed by terrorism and terrorist actors, including the foreign terrorist fighters phenomenon.”

    2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source

31. “Where appropriate, areas such as evidentiary standards, communication and records could be streamlined with a view to minimize the transactional processes involved when such arrangements are activated between countries. At the domestic level, Malaysia enacted its mutual legal assistance legislation in 2002. Act No. 621, also knows and the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act, designates the Attorney-General as the central authority empowered to make and receive requests for mutual assistance in criminal matters to be rendered and sought between Malaysia and other countries and for matters connected therewith. With regard to extradition, the designated central authority is the Minister of Home Affairs, who will act upon advice from the Attorney-General's chamber.”

    2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source

32. “As alluded to in the briefings, and as delegations have attested, the task of ensuring accountability for perpetrators of terrorist attacks can be complex and challenging, particularly for law enforcement and judicial authorities. We share the view that issues of sovereignty, borders and differences in legal systems are some of the major obstacles to better cooperation among States. Such an apposition takes advantage of the differences between legal systems, the clash of bureaucracies, and often exploits the cumbersome nature of inter-State trials and arrangements for legal and judicial cooperation. That notwithstanding, Malaysia firmly believes that traditional arrangements for cooperation, such as mutual legal assistance and extradition arrangements, could continue to be enhanced.”

    2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source

33. “In that connection, my delegation also welcomes the currently ongoing joint meeting between the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter- terrorism, focusing on lessons learned and challenges in preventing terrorist groups from accessing, raising and moving funds. We believe that resolution 2322 (2016), just adopted by the Council, which Malaysia was pleased to co-sponsor, will make a meaningful and significant contribution to strengthening international cooperation in combating terrorism in the particularly crucial aspect of financing.”

    2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source

34. “Malaysia reaffirms its solidarity with Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Nigeria, and we stand together with all countries that are victims of such vile and cowardly attacks. Those attacks underscore the importance of collective and coordinated action at all levels in combating the scourge of terrorism. In my delegation's view, our meeting today represents another significant step towards that end by seeking to strengthen international cooperation in the administration of justice and accountability for perpetrators of terrorism and terrorist attacks.”

    2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source

35. “My delegation thanks you, Mr. President, for convening this timely and important meeting. I also wish to thank all the briefers for their respective presentations, which provided important views and perspectives on the issue at hand. Before moving on to the subject of our discussion today, I take this opportunity to express the deepest condolences and sympathies of the people and the Government of Malaysia to the victims and loved ones affected by the terrorist attacks in Mogadishu, Cairo and Istanbul yesterday. We wish the injured speedy recovery. We are also deeply troubled by a report coming out of Maiduguri, Nigeria, where yesterday two young girls allegedly carried out suicide bomb attacks only mere minutes apart.”

    2016-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7831 (2016) · source

36. “Malaysia is further of the view that the ASEAN Regional Forum, premised on confidence-building measures, preventive diplomacy and peaceful resolution of conflict, remains available as a possible mechanism for concerned and interested parties to constructively engage with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the intergovernmental level on the situation in the Korean peninsula. My delegation wishes to conclude by reiterating Malaysia's readiness to engage constructively with all Council members, the United Nations, other partners and stakeholders, as well as with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on this issue.”

    2016-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7830 (2016) · source

37. “Malaysia believes that all efforts should aim at reaffirming the commitment to maintaining regional peace and security and establishing a peaceful environment in the Korean peninsula. We also continue to emphasize the importance for both the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to honour the terms of the 25 August 2015 agreement in order to continue making progress in inter-Korean relations, as well as to maintain peace and security in the Korean peninsula.”

    2016-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7830 (2016) · source

38. “In that regard, Malaysia encourages the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to step up cooperation and engagement with the Council, other partners and stakeholders, including the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), with a view to addressing non-proliferation concerns. Malaysia remains convinced that the interests ofthe international community vis-a-vis international peace and security would be best served by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's immediate return to the negotiating table. Malaysia calls on the Democratic People's Republic to recommit itself to peaceful dialogue and negotiations under the framework of the Six-Party Talks.”

    2016-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7830 (2016) · source

39. “The year 2016 has seen the Democratic People's Republic of Korea take the dangerous and provocative steps ofundertaking nuclear tests and an unprecedented number of ballistic missile launches. Those are not steps that contribute to confidence-building in the region, nor are they constructive towards engagement and dialogue. Malaysia voted in favour of resolution 2321 (2016), which the Council recently adopted. Malaysia's vote was an unequivocal reaffirmation of its belief that the illicit development and procurement of weapons of mass destruction and related technologies and capabilities by any State is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated by the international community.”

    2016-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7830 (2016) · source

40. “The visits would also further ensure the credibility of the outcome reports and allay fears of politicization and dispel allegations of partiality. We further believe that such engagement would provide an avenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to convey its view and position on the human rights situation in the country, including on the issue of obstruction. Malaysia further encourages the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to also engage in technical cooperation activities in the field of human rights with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and his Office with a view to improving the human rights situation in the country.”

    2016-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7830 (2016) · source

41. “The United Nations country team has also worked with the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to complete a strategic framework for the 2017-2021 period. We understand that the five programming principles - a human rights- based approach, gender equality, environmental sustainability, results-based management and capacity development - have been integrated into the framework and tailored to the country context. We nevertheless encourage the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to consider accommodating the requests of the commission of inquiry and the Special Rapporteur to visit the country. These visits, we believe, would allow them to have a proper assessment of the human rights situation in the country.”

    2016-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7830 (2016) · source

42. “That has been evidenced by its continued participation in the universal periodic review and acceptance of a number of recommendations made therein. We believe that full implementation of the accepted recommendations would contribute positively to the enjoyment of human rights and socioeconomic development of the people of the Democratic People's Republic, as highlighted by Assistant Secretary-General Gilmour. We are also encouraged by its submission of its combined second, third and fourth reports to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its combined fifth and sixth reports, earlier this year, to the Committee on the Rights of the Child.”

    2016-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7830 (2016) · source

43. “I wish to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Eliasson, and the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Mr. Andrew Gilmour, for their briefings today. At the outset, I wish to reiterate my delegation's principled position that issues of concern should be addressed through constructive engagement, dialogue and consultations. We believe that as a responsible member of the international community, and particularly as a member of the Security Council, we have an obligation not to shy away from discussions on issues that may be considered delicate or complex. It is with that consideration that we have supported the proposal for the Council to have a discussion on the matter before us. We note the constructive engagement undertaken by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea with the various human rights mechanisms.”

    2016-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7830 (2016) · source

44. “This warning must be backed by quick and impartial measures to investigate all cases of violence and hold perpetrators or instigators to account. Fourthly, we call for the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and all political stakeholders to continue taking confidence-building measures to mitigate tensions and create an environment conducive to dialogue. We appeal to all stakeholders to act responsibly and refrain from rhetoric and actions that could exacerbate the situation. While the fate and future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo rests in Congolese hands alone, we call on the regional and international communities to lend their full and proactive support to mitigating tensions, averting the risk of violence and ensuring that the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains on the path of peace and security.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source

45. “The agreement reached on 18 October in the context of the national dialogue was an important first step towards resolution. However, it is clear that more inclusive engagement is needed to achieve an outcome that all Congolese stakeholders can rally behind. Secondly, we urge all political stakeholders to return to the negotiating table in good faith and engage in dialogue towards a swift and consensual way forward. In this regard, we emphasize our support for the mediation efforts of the Conference e'piscopale nationale du Congo. Thirdly, it is imperative that the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and all political leaders issue strong messages to their supporters that violence is unacceptable.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source

46. “The current long-simmering political impasse over electoral processes is therefore deeply worrying and poses an immediate challenge that risks undoing the positive gains we have recently seen in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Security Council travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo last month to ShOW solidarity with the Congolese people, with a view to improving the political and security situation, including through supporting efforts for credible, transparent and inclusive elections. In this regard, we welcome the presidential statement adopted today (S/PRST/2016/18), and, in our national capacity, we wish to reiterate some of the key messages contained therein. First, all parties agree that sincere and inclusive dialogue is the only path to peacefully resolving the political impasse.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source

47. “I wish to the thank the briefers, Special Representative ofthe Secretary-General Sidikou and Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun, for their update on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Continued monitoring and reporting by the United Nations on developments on the ground are crucial at this critical juncture. Over the past decade, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has made great strides in overcoming its conflict-ridden past and shown immense determination in addressing remaining challenges to peace and security. Consolidating democratic gains and setting the stage for a peaceful transition of power in accordance with the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we believe, is a key step to securing the lasting peace and stability desired.”

    2016-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7826 (2016) · source

48. “In each report received by the Council, more than half of the casualties are children, thereby raising the question of what we are we going to do about it. We call upon those countries in and outside of the Council with influence over the Syrian Government to leverage their influence to stop the carnage and resolve this protracted conflict. We have the chance to right the wrong and to stop further suffering. In fact, we have the obligation to ensure that the Council responds to this depressing development. The coming days are crucial, and it is our sincere hope that the long-held silence on the part of the Council on the Syrian conflict will be broken.”

    2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7822 (2016) · source

49. “Even as the fighting in eastern Aleppo is likely to intensify, the deliberate and indiscriminate attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools, must not be tolerated. We require no reminder that attacks against schools and hospitals are among the grave violations against children. We strongly condemn the use of barrel bombs, which the Government previously committed not to use. There can be no justification for the use of barrel bombs in civilian populated areas - an act that reflects blatant disregard for human life. Powerless children, who account for more than one third of the population of eastern Aleppo, bear the biggest brunt of the violence in the besieged city. Starvation, bombs, burns, the absence of medical care and sieges are among the many ways that the children of Aleppo are dying.”

    2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7822 (2016) · source

50. “We also urge all parties to the conflict to immediately sign on and agree to the United Nations humanitarian four-point plan for Aleppo. We have collectively called for a political solution to the Syrian conflict at each and every deliberation by the Council on this issue. It seems that it is one perspective that is shared by all Council members. Yet the military offensive and escalation of violence continues unabated. The advance of Syrian forces into eastern Aleppo signifies that the fighting in the coming days will only intensify. The carpet bombing of the city only reflects that the pretext of fighting terrorism is no longer valid and the aim now clearly is to gain a military advantage and capture the strategic importance ofAleppo.”

    2016-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7822 (2016) · source