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Adom

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first: 2018-08-09
most recent: 2020-03-11
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“My delegation welcomes the commitment of the United Nations, in particular the Security Council, in that regard and calls for the effective implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the relevant Council resolutions. It also calls on the international community to support the Silencing the Guns initiative with a view to ending conflict on the African continent. In conclusion, Côte d’Ivoire reiterates its call for a global, coordinated and sustainable strategy for the prevention of terrorism and violent extremism. It also reiterates its plea for the strengthening of States’ operational and intelligence capacities and, lastly, urges the Security Council to find a rapid and lasting solution to the Libyan crisis, which would, if not eradicate, then at least improve the state of marked insecurity in Africa.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Thus, with the support of France, an international anti-terrorism academy focused on the region is being established near Abidjan. Intended for the actors in the fight against terrorism, the academy will seek to promote a comprehensive handling of the phenomenon, from intelligence gathering to specialized force operations and judicial procedures. In addition, the Government is introducing various measures to address the social needs of vulnerable populations, particularly in the areas of education and health. In view of the serious threat posed by terrorism and extremism to peace and security in Africa and the rest of the world, it is important to pool all our logistical, material, financial and intelligence resources.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, the imperative of effective regional cooperation has led to the establishment of such organizations as the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) and the Lake Chad Basin Commission. In that regard, Côte d’Ivoire reiterates its plea for increased support for the operationalization of the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel and the Multinational Joint Task Force, as well as for development initiatives in areas affected by terrorism and violent extremism. In addition to its strong involvement in the subregional initiatives mentioned earlier, Côte d’Ivoire is resolutely committed to fighting terrorism through a strategy focused on prevention, the strengthening of logistical and human resources and the promotion of social cohesion.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“In recognition of that need, five West African countries — Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo and Côte d’Ivoire — launched the Accra initiative in September 2017 to respond to the spread of terrorism and violent extremism. The initiative has led to the creation of a platform for the exchange of information and intelligence among the police, gendarmerie and security services of those countries. In the same vein, the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States and the West African Economic and Monetary Union made financial commitments of $1 billion on 14 September 2019 in Ouagadougou and of $100 million on 1 December 2019 in Dakar, respectively, to strengthen the capacity to combat terrorism.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“With particular regard to the media, social networks can be used to raise awareness of all forms of violence, to combat radical ideology and rhetoric of terrorist groups and to help spread messages of peace, tolerance and social cohesion. Leveraging education can likewise help to prevent those scourges. Indeed, the idleness of young people and a lack of education make them vulnerable to fundamentalist discourse. Furthermore, the transnational nature of terrorism and violent extremism requires enhanced cooperation among States and at the regional and subregional levels in the fields of security, defence and economic and social development.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“In the face of those security hazards, it is important to move from ad hoc solutions to responses based on a multidimensional, better coordinated approach and on strategies that address the root causes of terrorism and violent extremism. Côte d’Ivoire therefore calls for greater mobilization and stronger commitment on the part of the international community to support States in investing in the building of more resilient societies. For their part, those States, which bear the primary responsibility, must respond to the many concerns of their populations by developing policies that take security imperatives and humanitarian and development needs into account. Prevention is also a priority task in strategies to combat terrorism and violent extremism and should be based on the decisive role that civil society and the media can play.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“In that regard, 2019 was one of the most tragic years for West Africa and the Sahel owing to the increase in terrorist attacks, which have resulted in many human casualties and massive internal displacement of persons. Despite the efforts made by African Governments to combat those phenomena, with the support of the international community, terrorist organizations and their fundamentalist ideology continue to thrive in the unfortunately fertile soil of some States’ fragility and of recurrent communal conflicts. Similarly, youth unemployment, weak security systems, lack of basic social infrastructure and corruption create an environment conducive to the entrenchment of terrorism and extremism with proven resilience in West Africa and the Sahel, in particular.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Mr. Adom (Côte d’Ivoire) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to congratulate China, your great country, Mr. President, on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March and to thank it for organizing this debate on terrorism and violent extremism in Africa, two of the main challenges to peace and security on the continent. I would also like to commend Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Mr. Abdoulaye Mar Dieye, Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed and all those who have spoken before me for the quality of their statements and the relevance of their recommendations. In recent years, the African continent has been confronted with an intensification of the threat of terrorism and violent extremism, which are sowing desolation among civilian populations and undermining the stability and development of States.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“They very much hope that the Security Council will do its part in this key period, when regional and international peace and stability are at stake.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“Finally, we reiterate our plea for the Security Council's decisive involvement in the quest for a lasting solution to the conflict in Libya, which is a true Pandora's box whose opening has exacerbated insecurity and instability in West Africa and the Sahel and created conditions conducive to the establishment of terrorist groups. Despite the current grave security threats, the willingness of States ofthe region to engage in a relentless fight against intercommunal violence, violent extremism and terrorism has never been stronger, as evidenced by the commitments undertaken on 14 September in Ouagadougou by the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States and by the West African Economic and Monetary Union in Dakar on 1 December.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“West Africa and the Sahel would then become the centre of a terrorist cancer that could metastasize to other parts of the world. The challenges of combating intercommunal violence and extremism therefore extend well beyond the geographic area of West Africa and the Sahel. We are facing a regional and international security emergency that is more acute than ever and deserves our full attention. The three African countries elected to the Council therefore urge the international community and development partners to increase their various contributions to the ongoing development initiatives in the region.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“It is essential to ensure the coherence and coordination of initiatives at the regional and transregional levels, promote the sharing of experiences and good practices and strengthen cooperation in the areas of intelligence and legal assistance. We salute the heroic efforts of Mali and Burkina Faso to combat intercommunal violence and violent extremism, despite particularly difficult economic circumstances. They are the last defence against the spread of jihadi groups to the coastal countries of West Africa. If that defence were breached it would provide the terrorist surge with a perfect opportunity to realize its dreadful ambitions of controlling the subregion's ports and enormous economic potential and installing an Islamic caliphate.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“For their part, the media, including social networks and community radio, are essential for educating and raising awareness about all forms of violence, as well as spreading messages of peace, tolerance and social cohesion. They are also communication tools that make it possible to demolish the radical ideology and rhetoric of terrorist groups. In short, through dialogue and concerted initiatives to alleviate community tensions, the public authorities, civil society and local communities can work for strong local ownership in the fight against intercommunal violence and violent extremism. The African countries of the Security Council also believe that the transnational and transregional nature of intercommunal violence and violent extremism requires enhanced cooperation in security, defence and economic and social development.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“That is why we firmly believe that promoting bold and inclusive dialogue with marginalized communities would help to ensure that their needs are taken into account when public policies are formulated, and would eliminate the spiral of intercommunal violence that reflects a deep need for dialogue. In that process, civil society and the media should also play a decisive role in preventing intercommunal violence and extremism. It is civil society's multifaceted nature that enables it to bring together community leaders, women and young people as well as civil-society organizations, and that can make it a crucible in which to develop consensus solutions to the security and social challenges facing States and local communities.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the three African members of the Security Council would like to take the opportunity offered by this debate to reiterate their call for increased support to the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) and the Lake Chad Basin Commission, in order to further operationalize the G-5 Sahel Joint Force and the Multinational Joint Task Force, and also to support development initiatives, which will promote the economic and social recovery of the areas affected by intercommunal violence. However, we must keep in mind that strengthening States' capacities on the security and social fronts will not be productive unless it is accompanied by initiatives that can counter community mistrust of the public authorities and security and defence forces.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“To that end, the African countries elected to the Security Council endorse the briefers' recommendations and believe that responses to the current security and humanitarian issues should be developed within the framework of a multidimensional approach based on the promotion of a constructive and inclusive national dialogue. Because they have a sovereign responsibility to provide for the security and social needs of their peoples, the States of the region need the necessary capacities to respond to their people's concerns. It is therefore important for States to address their current weaknesses in the areas of security and defence, the early warning and management of intercommunal violence and the fight against poverty and unemployment, which fuel violent extremism.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“Among many other things, the feelings in some communities of marginalization, their desire for protection, tensions over the control of water resources, arable land and pastures, the lack of basic social infrastructure and the endemic unemployment of young people are all reasons for the intercommunal violence and violent extremism. In the face of these threats to security in the entire region and far beyond, we have a duty to act urgently and decisively, while supporting current initiatives through responses that take into account the internal, transnational and external causes of intercommunal violence and violent extremism.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“From a security and humanitarian point of view, 2019 will undoubtedly remain one of the darkest years that West Africa and the Sahel have experienced, due to the intercommunal violence and terrorist attacks, which have resulted in several hundred deaths and the internal displacement of thousands more. They have also led to the closure of many schools, depriving thousands of children of their fundamental right to education. In addition, terrorist groups and transnational criminal networks are gradually getting a foothold in many regions that suffer from weak or virtually absent State institutions. In areas where the State's sovereign authority should prevail, such deleterious groups provide security and social alternatives by exploiting intercommunal tensions to their advantage.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“I am very pleased to be following our eminent briefers in taking the floor on behalf of the African countries elected to the Security Council - Equatorial Guinea, South Africa and my own country, Cote d'Ivoire - in order to share our common vision of peace and security issues which, though they may be particularly acute in West Africa, are just as much a common denominator in many parts of Africa. Our vision resonates perfectly with the Bamako declaration on access to natural resources and conflict between communities, adopted at the ministerial meeting held in Bamako on 28 and 29 November at the initiative of the African Union and with the support of the United Nations and the regional African economic communities.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“Their analyses expose the extreme seriousness of intercommunal violence and violent extremism - two scourges that unfortunately push vulnerable populations, including young people and entire communities, towards terrorist armed groups and cross-border criminal networks. At this point I would like to pay a well-deserved tribute to the brave Malian, Nigerien and Burkinabe' soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the noble cause of peace and security in their countries and our region. Once again 71 Nigerien soldiers were taken from their countries, families and friends yesterday. They died for their country, and we hope the blood they shed will fertilize the seeds of a peace that we all want to see as soon as possible and that their sacrifice will not be in vain.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I thank the United States presidency of the Security Council for convening this public meeting on intercommunal violence and preventing violent extremism in West Africa, a region severely affected by evolving security challenges that affect the stability and the very existence of the States in the region. I commend His Excellency Mr. Sma'i'l Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, and Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), for their excellent briefings and the relevance of their recommendations.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“The people of the Korean peninsula, who have contributed so much to humankind through their cultural richness, ingenuity and hard work, deserve more than the endless tensions and ongoing threat of a military confrontation with potentially disastrous consequences.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“In the same vein, it is the duty of the Council to act in perfect unity on the North Korean issue in backing and supporting any rapprochement process on the Korean peninsula that could serve as a tool to build the confidence needed to achieve lasting peace. Cote d'Ivoire takes this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to the international non-proliferation architecture, which is an essential tool for the maintenance of international peace and security. We therefore hope that our call for dialogue with North Korea towards the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean peninsula will be heard.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“We urge the United States to maintain its offer of dialogue with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea so that the parties may resolve all the points of divergence that were identified at the meetings in Hanoi and Stockholm. We also encourage the Republic of Korea to preserve the achievements of the inter-Korean dialogue as a guarantee of peace and stability in the region. In order to achieve the ultimate objective of the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, it is imperative that the Security Council maintain the unity it demonstrated in its adoption of resolution 2397 (2017) and previous resolutions. That will enable it to speak with one voice and bring all its weight to bear to achieve a swift and definitive resolution to this crisis, which carries alarming humanitarian consequences.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“We also urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to comply with its obligations, as mandated in the relevant Security Council resolutions, and to resume its negotiations with the United States as soon as possible. My country also calls on all stakeholders involved in the North Korean nuclear issue to play their roles by making every possible effort to bring the Democratic People's Republic of Korea back to the negotiating table and increase mutual confidence-building measures. In that regard, Cote d'Ivoire commends the United States for postponing its joint military air exercises with South Korea last month with a view to creating an opportunity to resume the talks.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“In addition, since April, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has continuously tested new types of so-called tactical weapons and multiple short-range ballistic missile launches, in violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions and air safety regulations. Cote d'Ivoire clearly condemns those repeated military exercises, which constitute serious breaches of international security and undermine the efforts of the international community to ensure peace and a peaceful coexistence among the countries of the region. In the face of the threat that this situation poses to international peace and security, Cote d'Ivoire urges the North Korean authorities to exercise restraint and to refrain from any action that could jeopardize future talks.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Allow me first to convey my delegation's sincere condolences to the people and the Government of the Niger following the attack last night on a military base in Inates that killed 70 soldiers. Our thoughts go out to the families that are in mourning. I would also like to commend Mr. Mohamed Khaled Khiari for his very informative briefing. As all those who have spoken before me have stated, the security situation on the Korean peninsula remains a source of concern for the international community. While the inter-Korean summits and, in particular, the dialogue between the leaders of the United States and of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea raised a great deal of hope, the talks concerning the nuclear programme of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have stalled.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“At the regional level, my delegation welcomes the continued cooperation between the Governments of Iraq and Kuwait so as to provide a definitive solution to the issue of missing Kuwaiti nationals, as well as to matters relating to the restitution of seized assets. In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire reiterates its full support for UNAMI and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in their continued commitment to peace, stability and sustainable development in Iraq.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, with regard to the alarming humanitarian situation that persists in certain regions of Iraq, Cote d'Ivoire also urges the international community to continue its efforts to mobilize the resources needed to finance the United Nations humanitarian response plan for 2019 in an amount of $611.7 million. With regard to the Kurdistan region, Cote d'Ivoire calls for continued cooperation between the Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government. The dialogue must be maintained in order to find mutually satisfactory solutions to outstanding issues, particularly with regard to the sharing of oil resources and the Kurdistan debt.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“My country commends the progress made in this regard and stresses the urgent need to uphold the principle of accountability for the crimes committed by Da'esh, pursuant the provisions of resolution 2379 (2017) to guarantee victims the right to justice in the framework of a fair trial. In view of the multifaceted challenges facing Iraq, it is more necessary than ever before that the international community support the country's reconstruction and development efforts in order to help build the observably precarious peace, as is also the case with subregional and international peace and security.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“Recent developments in the region have seen military operations on the Turkish-Syrian border that have resulted in the escape of several Da'esh fighters from their detention centres, magnifying the fear of a resurgence of the acts of the terrorist movement in Iraq. In this regard, our meeting on 26 November concerning the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) highlighted the constructive cooperation between the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), UNITAD and the Iraqi Government in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (see S/PV.8675).”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“It is indeed vital that the Iraqi parties work together with the support of the international community for the immediate cessation of violence, with a view to peacefully resolving their differences and meeting the deepest aspirations of the population. In this regard, my delegation supports the recommendations issued on 11 November following consultations between the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the Iraqi authorities and the protesters, which call for short-, medium- and long-term measures to bring about an end to the crisis. Cote d'Ivoire would therefore call on the Government of Iraq to undertake the necessary reforms and urgent measures to avoid the risk of tensions erupting across the country, which, let us recall, continues to face challenges related to the presence of the terrorist group Da'esh on its territory.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“My country regrets this spiral of violence, which seriously undermines Iraq's democratic and political gains and leaves the country vulnerable to a great risk of instability. That is why we must implore the rigorous implementation of the principle of accountability by identifying those who have perpetrated criminal acts. It is equally important that the unity, independence and sovereignty of the country be fully respected, as must the principle of non-interference in its internal affairs. Given the gravity of the situation and echoing the call of the Secretary-General, my country urges the Iraqi authorities to refrain from disproportionate use of force and calls on all parties to exercise restraint.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“Robert Mardini, Permanent Observer of the International Committee of the Red Cross to the United Nations, for their excellent briefings. I also congratulate Mr. Mardini on his important new assignment and wish him every success. Cote d'Ivoire notes with grave concern that, for several months now, Iraq has been shaken by a political crisis marked by violent clashes between the law- enforcement authorities and peaceful protesters. The crisis does not show any signs of letting up, despite the recently announced resignation of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi. The clashes, which have led to a serious deterioration in the security situation, have resulted in the deaths of several hundred people and more than a thousand wounded, in addition to extensive material damage.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Iwould like to extend my warm congratulations to you, Madam President, and your team on the convening of this first public meeting in December, devoted to the situation in Iraq, which marks the beginning of the United States presidency of the Security Council. I would also like to express my thanks to Ambassador Karen Pierce and her entire team for their flawless conduct of the work of the Council in November, as well as for the relevance of the issues placed on the agenda during the presidency of the United Kingdom. Finally, I wish to congratulate Ms. Jeanine Hennis- Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary- General; Monsignor Bashar Matti Warda, Archbishop of Erbil; and Mr.”
2019-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8676 (2019) · source
“That is why we believe that the measures taken to adequately train troops will improve civilian security and mitigate the risk of human rights violations. In conclusion, the African members of the Council reiterate their urgent appeal to all development partners to follow in the footsteps of the African Development Bank and to support its Desert to Power initiative, endorsed by the G-5 Sahel.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“While we deplore the continuing violence in a region that is so dear to us, we also commend local authorities on their readiness to further promote frameworks for dialogue within affected communities in order to create the conditions for a peaceful resolution of their disputes and to bolster mutual trust, unity and social cohesion. The increase in the number of internally displaced persons, the worrisome deterioration of the humanitarian situation and obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian assistance are all major sources of concern that must be addressed. We note with satisfaction the efforts made by the G-5 Sahel to implement the human rights and international humanitarian law compliance framework, as international support for the Joint Force remains dependent on respect for international humanitarian law and human rights.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“The three African members of the Council fully support the unique partnership between the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, aimed at restoring peace and stability in Mali and the wider Sahel region. As recognized by the Council, this partnership offers a model for constructive cooperation between a United Nations peacekeeping operation and an African peace operation. Despite the ongoing assistance MINUSMA provides the Joint Force, we reiterate our call for predictable and sustained funding to allow the Joint Force to effectively carry out its mandate. The United Nations must pay close attention to that requirement at a time when terrorist groups have substantial financial and material resources.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“That is why, while we fully appreciate the financial support provided to date by international partners, the three African Council members urge them to adapt their financial contributions to the scale of the current challenges. The three African Council member States are also concerned about the spread of this instability to other West African countries. We therefore welcome the decision taken by the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States at their recent extraordinary summit, held in Ouagadougou on 14 September, to mobilize $1 billion to fight terrorism in the subregion.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“The situation in the Sahel fully justifies the presence of the Joint Force in the fight against terrorism, transnational organized crime and trafficking in human beings, as well as in its contribution to the establishment of a regional environment conducive to peace and development. In that regard, it is imperative that the support of the international community and the Security Council be harmonized with the efforts and determination of member States, which has been amply demonstrated. We stress the importance of international support in reducing the current financial deficits that are limiting the capacities of the G-5 Sahel member States. Those deficits hinder the full operationalization of the Joint Force and hamper their ability to assume their sovereign responsibilities to ensure basic social services.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“Mali and Burkina Faso now serve as the ultimate dam which, in the event of a breach, would allow the terrorist and jihadist outpouring, better armed and endowed with resources derived from drug and human trafficking, to engulf the entire West African subregion. That is evidenced by the kidnapping, in May, of two tourists on the border between Mali and Benin. Despite this bleak picture, the African countries elected to the Council remain optimistic, noting the encouraging progress made in the operationalization of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, with the support of the G-5 trust fund. Efforts to further support the Force are further testimony to the resolve of member States to address the challenges they face.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“Sad and tragic illustrations of that can be seen in the attacks perpetrated on 30 September and 1 October in central Mali, as well as those carried out against the Burkinabe army in the Koutougou incident on 19 August, which resulted in several dozen dead or disappeared. The three African members of the Council condemn those heinous attacks in the strongest terms and pay tribute to all who have died and express their sympathy and unflagging support for the Governments and brotherly peoples of Mali and Burkina Faso. Faced with ever-changing security threats, these two countries devote about 25 per cent of their budget on military expenditures, despite the difficult economic situation.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“Koen Vervaeke, Managing Director for Africa ofthe European External Action Service; Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; and Ms. Assitan Diallo, President of the Association of African Women for Research and Development, for their detailed briefings, The three African Council members are seriously concerned about the continuing deterioration of the security situation in the Sahel. Indeed, the persistent destabilizing acts perpetrated by terrorist groups in Mali and Burkina Faso are compounded by the exacerbation of intercommunal violence and the undeniable threats it poses to coastal West African States.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): This briefing gives me the opportunity to speak on behalf of the African members of the Council - Equatorial Guinea, South Africa and Cote d'Ivoire - to express our views on the topic of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) and issues related to peace and security in the Sahel region and West Africa. Before I do so, I would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Alpha Barry, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso, whose country holds the presidency of the G-5 Sahel, and to thank him for his illuminating briefing. On behalf of the three African members of the Council, I would also like to thank Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa; Mr.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“We therefore urgently call for a lasting solution to the situation, which undermines the effectiveness of the Agency, which provides assistance to more than 3 million Palestinian refugees. The much sought-after peace requires, first and foremost, the willingness of Israelis and Palestinians to engage in constructive dialogue, which will undoubtedly have a stabilizing effect on the entire region. C6te d'Ivoire remains firmly convinced that it is only through such a dialogue that a peaceful solution can be found to the Israeli-Palestinian crisis. In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire renews its support for Mr. Mladenov and all the stakeholders who are working day after day to establish a productive dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians, in order to achieve lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians and stability in the Middle East.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“The consequences of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are also disastrous for the people living in the Gaza Strip, with a worsening humanitarian crisis due to the cumulative effects of a constant lack of water and electricity, crumbling social infrastructure and a foundering economy. We must therefore urgently remedy the situation, which fuels resentment and radicalization, through Israeli-Palestinian negotiations with a View to lifting the blockade on Gaza. Cote d'Ivoire also encourages the Palestinian parties to pursue dialogue, based on strengthened cooperation, for the effective return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza, which would enable better handling of humanitarian issues. My country is also concerned about the continuing budget deficit facing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“Persistent tension and recurrent clashes between the warring parties must spur the international community and, especially the Security Council, to create, without further delay, a framework conducive for the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian dialogue, which, regretfully has not made any significant progress since the Oslo Accords. And the recent actions and statements of certain stakeholders' also do not bode well for imminent peace. The Council must therefore unite once again in order to send a strong message of peace to all the parties and to encourage them to resume peace talks under the auspices of the United Nations. In that connection, we welcome the key role of international and regional actors, including Egypt for its mediation, which has once again proven decisive in reachiing the current ceasefire.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“Given the current situation, my country would like to remind the Israeli and Palestinian parties that just and lasting peace will require a negotiated solution, with bold compromises that can lead to a solution of two States coexisting peacefully. Cote d'Ivoire believes that the deep aspiration of the Palestinian people - a viable State based on pre-1967 borders, with Jerusalem as its capital - is an inalienable right. We are also committed to the security of the State of Israel. Cote d'Ivoire also urges the parties to the conflict to respect the ceasefire reached on 14 November, mediated by the United Nations and Egypt, and to refrain from any unilateral actions that could further undermine efforts to find a peaceful solution to the crisis.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation commends Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, on his detailed briefing on peace and security issues in the region, in particular on the Israeli-Palestinian dispute. We also thank Ms. Tania Hary, Executive Director of Gisha, Legal Centre for Freedom of Movement, for her briefing. Cote d'Ivoire notes with deep concern the resumption of violence on 12 November between Israelis and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and south- eastern Israel, after a relative calm. We unreservedly condemn that violence, which has indiscriminately targeted both Palestinian and Israeli civilians.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8669 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation urges the United Nations, particularly the Security Council, to continue its multifaceted support for ongoing national and inter-State reconciliation processes with a view to strengthening international peace and security.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source