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1. “My country hopes that the next meetings between the Prime Minister of Iraq and Mr. Nechirvan Barzani, Prime Minister ofthe Kurdistan region, will finally enable them to settle the question of the contested internal borders and the status of Kirkuk province, as well as the management of oil and gas and the revenue from those resources. My delegation welcomes the efforts of the Government of Iraq and the international community to prosecute the perpetrators of serious crimes. We also welcome the visit to Iraq on 30 April by the needs assessment mission of the Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)/Da'esh, as well as the appointment on 31 May of Mr.”

   2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

2. “The Government must spare no effort to meet its many challenges, which will include, among other things, finding sustainable solutions to the issue ofthe dignified return of internally displaced persons by providing them with basic administrative and social services, while ramping up the reconstruction of conflict-affected areas and ensuring women's equal representation in institutions and decision-making structures. Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the constructive dialogue between Iraq's central Government and the authorities of the Kurdistan autonomous region, which is aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the dispute arising from the 25 September 2017 referendum on Kurdistan's self-determination. The dialogue initiative has enabled the Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports to reopen for international flights.”

   2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

3. “Moreover, the official visit by President Salih to Kuwait on 10 November led to discussions on strengthening relations between the two States. Similarly, the outcome of the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq, organized under the auspices of the United Nations, Iraq and Kuwait, is likely to further consolidate such cooperation in the region. Cote d'lvoire hopes that the new Government, which is the product of various consultations, will create conditions conducive to genuine reconciliation among the Iraqi people and lasting stability, while respecting unity and sociopolitical and ethnic diversity.”

   2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

4. “Mr. Adom (C6te d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation thanks Mr. J an Kubis, Special Representative of Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), for his excellent briefing, and expresses its appreciation for the work that he has accomplished since 2015. As his mandate draws to an end, it is an agreeable duty for us to express our gratitude and admiration to him and his entire UNAMI team. Following the successful holding of parliamentary elections on 12 May, the Iraqi Council ofRepresentatives freely elected Mr. Barham Salih as President of the Republic on 10 October. The appointment of Mr. Adil Abdul-Mahdi as Prime Minister will allow the timely formation ofa Government that will address, inter alia, security issues, including the threat that the Islamic State continues to pose in Iraq.”

   2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

5. “Their sacrifice should lead us to further our efforts to translate into reality the hope of peace and prosperity held by millions of people in those countries.”

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

6. “Will the transference of tasks and responsibilities be completed within the established time frame? It is imperative that Haitians take ownership of the proposed fundamental reforms and implement them in order to ensure the success of the transition. With regard to the zero-tolerance policy on sexual violence, my delegation seeks clarification on the actions carried out within the framework of the three peacekeeping missions that are the subject of this meeting, with a view to the implementation of that requirement. In conclusion, my delegation would like to commend the thousands of men and women of the police forces deployed in United Nations missions and pay tribute to the soldiers who have lost their lives.”

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

7. “The merit of the Force Commanders who have just delivered their briefings therefore lies in their daily efforts to maintain a sufficient level of cohesion and unity of action among the police forces so that, in spite of the many challenges, they can continue to be an effective instrument at the service of the peace continuum. In that regard, my delegation would like to seek the insight of the Police Commissioner of MINUJUSTH, Mr. Serge Therriault, on the status of the collaboration with the Haitian authorities concerning the capacity- building mandate of the Haitian National Police to help them take ownership of national security. How far along is the process of professionalizing the Haitian National Police in terms of achieving the goals of the MINUJUSTH exit strategy two years from now?”

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

8. “That creates the conditions for strong national ownership of United Nations action. It is therefore my delegation's view that that is an crucial, and even indispensable, condition to make the work of the United Nations police force more effective, particularly in the implementation of their obligations within the mandate that has been entrusted to them, namely, the protection of civilians, ensuring free access to justice for women and children and support for the host country in the fight against organized crime. The fact that United Nations missions are made up of a mosaic of contingents from different cultures and countries could suggest that there would be a negative impact on the perception of their obligations in the context of peacekeeping in difficult environments.”

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

9. “United Nations peacekeeping operations are not intended to replace the host State authorities, but rather to support them as part of a crisis-exit strategy that is based on an inclusive and credible political process. Each time United Nations peacekeeping operations have engaged with host State authorities and all of the stakeholders in a crisis, dynamic cooperation based on mutual trust and the pursuit of goals that are realistic and consensual has created the conditions for a successful transition, thereby paving the way for lasting peace and stability. The quality of collaboration among leaders is essential, especially between the police components of peacekeeping missions and all stakeholders in the crisis- resolution processes, primarily the host Government and the local population.”

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

10. “Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes these exchanges with Mr. Alexandre Zouev, Ms. Tuesday Reitano and the Police Commissioners of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). We congratulate them and commend them for the remarkable work they carry out in particularly difficult security environments. The relevant briefings that we have just heard, informed by daily experience on the ground, gives us a better idea of the decisive role of the Organization's police forces and the many challenges they face in implementing their mandates.”

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

11. “Cote d'Ivoire stresses once again that the use of chemical weapons, whatever the circumstances, remains unacceptable both in terms of international law and the values that make up our collective conscience. In conclusion, my country calls on the parties to the conflict in Syria to prioritize finding a political settlement to the current crisis through inclusive dialogue and in accordance with the relevant provisions of resolution 2254 (2015).”

    2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source

12. “The Council therefore has the imperative duty to respond collectively and firmly to those reprehensible acts, together as one. It is therefore regrettable that the institutional vacuum resulting from the failure to renew the mandate of the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism in November 2017 is responsible for the inability to determine the facts concerning the use of chemical weapons in Syria and to bring the perpetrators before the competent international tribunals. My country therefore welcomed the mandate conferred upon the OPCW at the fourth special session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, held from 26 to 27 June 2018 in The Hague, thereby enabling it to identify and bring to justice the perpetrators of chemical-weapon attacks.”

    2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source

13. “My country welcomed the 17 September signing by the Russian Federation and Turkey of the agreement establishing a demilitarized zone in Idlib governorate. That agreement helped to prevent the much-feared armed confrontation among the warring parties, thereby avoiding the risk ofthe use of chemical weapons and ofa humanitarian catastrophe. Cote d'Ivoire therefore urges all parties to play a decisive role in the implementation of the provisions of that agreement, particularly those relating to the withdrawal of heavy weapons and combatants from the demilitarized zone. The steadfast position ofCote d'Ivoire is that the use of chemical weapons, both in times of war and peace, constitutes a grave human rights violation regardless of who uses them.”

    2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source

14. “In that regard, my country commends the Syrian Arab Republic for its efforts and encourages it to cooperate further with a view to addressing the concerns raised by the OPCW in the report to the Secretary-General (S/2018/971, annex). Cote d'Ivoire also notes with satisfaction the visit made by the OPCW Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic in September to collect additional information and conduct interviews concerning the 2017 incidents, including in Kharbit Masasnah; Qalib Al-Thawr, in Al-Salamiyah; Yarmouk, in Damascus, and Al-Balil, in Souran. My delegation would like to see the analysis of the data collected by the Fact-finding Mission help identify those who used chemical weapons in the areas just mentioned with a view to bringing them before the competent courts.”

    2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source

15. “Mr. Adom (C6te d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I thank the Chinese presidency for convening this meeting. My delegation also thanks Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her comprehensive briefing on the issue of the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic. In addition, my country commends Staffan de Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, for his tireless efforts with regard to the Syrian issue. Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the Syrian authorities' cooperation with the relevant bodies of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which led to the destruction of 27 chemical-weapon production facilities declared by Damascus.”

    2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source

16. “Ultimately, cote d'Ivoire hopes that, on the basis of the terms of the new resolution, frank negotiations will begin among the parties, who must be willing to compromise with a view to reaching a final settlement of the dispute. In conclusion, I reaffirm my country's faith in the success of those initiatives, which will ultimately lead to the development of the Arab Maghreb Union and, above all, to the happiness of the people of the region.”

    2018-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8387 (2018) · source

17. “The Moroccan autonomy initiative constitutes a good basis for discussion, as does the commitment of the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, whom we strongly encourage to continue to work for the promotion of a framework for dialogue that could lead to peace in Western Sahara. We also note that, in accordance with resolutions 1325 (2000) and 2250 (2015), and as sought by the Council, the involvement of women and young people in the talks is crucial. The Council has reaffirmed MINURSO's central role, particularly with regard to respect for the ceasefire and pre-existing agreements and the maintenance of security throughout the region.”

    2018-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8387 (2018) · source

18. “The resolution that we have just adopted clearly defines the framework and objectives of the mandate accorded by the Security Council to the Secretary- General to enable him to make concrete progress, through negotiations, towards ending the political deadlock in the dispute over Western Sahara, which has lasted too long. That necessarily requires the renewed and determined commitment of stakeholders to taking ownership of the political process. In that regard, Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the decision of the stakeholders and neighbouring States to take part in a round table, to be held in Geneva on 5 and 6 December at the initiative of the Secretary-General's Personal Envoy. We also welcome the serious and credible efforts of the Kingdom of Morocco to work towards a final dispute settlement.”

    2018-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8387 (2018) · source

19. “Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the adoption of resolution 2440 (2018), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 30 April 2019. However, we would have preferred for the mandate to have been renewed for one year in order to enable MINURSO to work towards the long term. My country believes that six months do not sufficiently match our shared goal of helping to build a dynamic of peaceful coexistence in the region. In that regard, I take this opportunity to commend the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy for Western Sahara for their initiative, which has led to the organization of talks on the basis of direct dialogue among all parties.”

    2018-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8387 (2018) · source

20. “The African Union will continue to strengthen its strategic partnership with the United Nations through increased, robust cooperation between its Peace and Security Council and the Security Council in confronting the most urgent challenges together. The contribution of women to promoting peace and development, the struggle against the devastation wrought by firearms with the Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative of the African Union and financial support for African peacekeeping operations, among other things, will play a prominent role in that undertaking.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

21. “In that regard, I recall the African Union's adherence to a zero-tolerance policy with regard to sexual violence linked to conflicts and peacekeeping missions. Accordingly, mediators, as well as support systems that include a gender perspective and women's participation, have been deployed in peace-enforcement missions in Somalia and Darfur. The African Union and its member States have established several programmes that integrate peacebuilding and economic empowerment initiatives for the benefit of the women of the continent. In conclusion, I reiterate our commitment to the vision of the women and peace and security agenda, which is a top priority in Agenda 2063 of the African Union, the African Peace and Security Architecture and the African Governance Architecture.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

22. “In addition to those platforms, in March, the African Union adopted the Continental Results Framework for Monitoring and Reporting on the Implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa, which enables the collection of quantitative and qualitative data on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The Continental Framework promotes the development and refinement of evidence-based policies that reflect the reality of women on the ground. Secondly, we are deeply convinced that the quest for peace and security in Africa is inextricably linked to the unwavering struggle against unacceptable acts of violence suffered by women that constrain their economic empowerment.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

23. “Promoting gender equality in the executive and legislative systems and strengthening of the role of women in mediation and prevention strategies were identified as priorities, which must now be diligently implemented in close collaboration with the United Nations and other bilateral partners, including FemWise-Africa and the African Women Leaders Network. Those platforms ensure, it should be stressed, the effective implementation of commitments made to include women in the restoration of peace, stability and sustainable development.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

24. “To that end, our common efforts must converge towards the implementation of those multilateral commitments, by further opening up political spaces and peace processes to women and by strengthening their role as actors in economic and social development. This debate provides us with an opportunity to deliver two messages. First, we affirm the African Union's unequivocal commitment to working to strengthen the role of women in peace and security processes. The main objective at the continental level with regard to the women and peace and security agenda is to obtain tangible results through the operationalization of the relevant provisions of resolution 1325 (2000) contained in the national action plans.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

25. “Today there is general consensus that restoring sustainable peace and stability in a post-crisis context, for example, requires the active participation of women in the political processes of crisis resolution and peacebuilding. The recognition of that fundamental requirement, enshrined in resolution 1325 (2000), as well as in the subsequent resolutions 1889 (2009), 2122 (2013) and 2242 (2015), underlines women's leadership in conflict prevention and peacebuilding by sufficiently showing the international community's resolute commitment to translate that into concrete action. As an institution that speaks on behalf of a continent where challenges persist with regard to the inclusion of women in peace processes, the African Union fully subscribes to that commitment.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

26. “It is also testimony that women's leadership is becoming increasingly necessary and decisive in the harmonious conduct of world affairs. And as Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, said, it is important to ensure that gender equality in politics is respected. Allow me also to recognize President Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, and his Government for spearheading efforts to that end. The briefing delivered by the Executive Director of UN-Women provided an overview of the status of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), 18 years after its adoption by the Security Council. That resolution carries a fundamental message that is more relevant than ever, namely, that the participatory role of women is crucial and even decisive in peace processes and policies to strengthen the security of our States.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

27. “The statement I am making now on behalf of the three African countries that are members of the Security Council - Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia and Equatorial Guinea - is intended to showcase our common commitment to promoting the role of women in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and economic development, in the light of the strategic priorities identified by the African Union. At this stage, allow me to express heartfelt and respectful congratulations to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the people ofEthiopia, who havejust elected a women to the presidency, our colleague and friend Her Excellency Ambassador Sahle-Work Zewde, and a Government that is characterized by perfect parity between men and women. That is an example to follow.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

28. “Mr. Adom (Cote D'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation commends the Bolivian presidency for organizing this debate on the role of women in the promotion of peace and security. I would also like to thank Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Ms. Randa Siniora Atallah for their very informative briefings, which reinforced our conviction that it is essential to step up our support for women's contributions to conflict prevention and resolution. In that regard, I welcome the leadership of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres, whose report (S/2018/900) provides an encouraging assessment of the efforts undertaken to date by the international community and, at the same time, calls for continued efforts to place women at the centre of strategies to restore peace and stability.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

29. “My country - which, in the early 19905, provided asylum to and facilitated the integration of hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing conflict in neighbouring countries - recognizes the immense efforts and sacrifices entailed in the opening of national borders to people in distress. That is why we wish to express our sincere gratitude to the authorities and the friendly people ofBangladesh for their hospitality and assistance to the Rohingya refugees. In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire urges the international community to continue and increase its assistance to refugees by making an adequate financial contribution to the United Nations joint response plan.”

    2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

30. “Cote d'Ivoire remains convinced that lasting peace in Myanmar must be based on the search for consensual solutions that take into account the concerns of all parties. To that end, we wish to see the international community focus its efforts on three main areas: the implementation of the memorandum of understanding between Myanmar, UNHCR and UNDP; the establishment of a process to fight impunity, in support of the work of the ongoing national commission of inquiry; and the implementation of the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State. My delegation reiterates its support for Ms. Christine Schraner Burgener, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General on Myanmar, and encourages the Government of that friendly country to continue to cooperate with her.”

    2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

31. “Cote d'Ivoire reaffirms its commitment to respecting and protecting human rights. We underscore the obligation of the international community to bring the perpetrators of human rights violations before the appropriate courts. In that regard, we support the efforts of the Human Rights Council to implement the findings of the fact-finding mission, including through the establishment of an independent mechanism to collect, consolidate, preserve and analyse the evidence of the most serious crimes and violations of international law in Myanmar. The solution to the current crisis in Myanmar must be viewed as part of a comprehensive approach that addresses, inter alia, the important issue of the safe and dignified return of Rohingya refugees.”

    2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

32. “Cote d'Ivoire commends the commitment of the Government of Myanmar to cooperating with the United Nations - a commitment embodied by the signing on 6 June of the tripartite memorandum of understanding with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Cote d'Ivoire urges the Myanmar authorities to redouble their efforts to implement that agreement by facilitating the access of United Nations agencies and specialized bodies to populations in need in order to provide them with access to humanitarian aid and assistance. With regard to the issue of human rights, my delegation takes note of the findings of the Human Rights Council independent international fact-finding mission on Myanmar.”

    2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

33. “What we want for the Ivorian people is also what we want for the other peoples of the world. That is why the humanitarian situation of the displaced and refugee Rohingya people and the human rights situation in Rakhine state continue to challenge the conscience of humankind and our humanity. That is why we joined others in calling for this meeting. Cote d'Ivoire does not claim to have a monopoly of the heart, to paraphrase a great President of a great friendly country, whom I esteem. However, it is clear that, in spite of the efforts made, enormous challenges remain, particularly in relation to the delivery humanitarian aid and the return of Rohingya refugees. That is why my statement will focus essentially on the humanitarian aspect.”

    2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

34. “Mr. Adom (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation would like to thank Mr. Marzuki Darusman, Chairperson of the independent international fact- finding mission on Myanmar, for his very thorough and informative briefing. Barely 10 years ago, my country and other countries in the West African subregion were emerging from very painful internal conflict. Mr. Darusman's briefing brings back those images of hordes of ragged and desperate people fleeing attacks, trudging over rutted roads under a blazing tropical sun. When Cote d'Ivoire emerged from that internal conflict, thanks to the help of the international community, the people of Cote d'Ivoire said never again. And as our country decided to align its ideas with its actions, we have enshrined as a cornerstone of our Constitution the right to life as a cardinal principle and value.”

    2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

35. “In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire urges the United Nations, the countries of the region and neighbouring States in particular, the Economic Community of Central African States and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region to maintain their level of commitment to the success of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

36. “In that regard, my delegation commends the excellent work done on a daily basis by Special Representative Onanga-Anyanga and his colleagues. We also call on the international community and bilateral and multilateral partners, as well as donors, to increase their support for the work of humanitarian agencies in the country. Cote d'Ivoire reiterates its support for MINUSCA and endorses the recommendations of the Secretary- General aimed at strengthening its presence and tasks in view of the renewal of the Mission's mandate.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

37. “Those acts of violence are causing massive population displacement and worsening the humanitarian situation; there are more than 600,000 displaced people and 572,000 refugees. Similarly, frequent attacks on humanitarian convoys by armed groups constitute major obstacles to the delivery of aid to the population and make the situation on the ground particularly difficult and complex. My delegation pays tribute to the memory of all the humanitarian workers who have lost their lives during their noble mission in the Central African Republic and wish the wounded a speedy recovery. We urge MINUSCA to strengthen protection for civilians and for humanitarian workers in carrying out their tasks in the Central African Republic.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

38. “The process of restoring Government authority must be carried out based on the joint deployment operation of the Forces armees centrafricaines and United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) forces. In that regard, Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the efforts made by the European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic, whose renewed mandate will make it possible to train and expand the defence and security forces of the Central African Republic. On the humanitarian front, the situation on the ground is marked by the looting and burning of villages by armed groups in areas under their control.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

39. “The recurrence of attacks against civilians, peacekeepers and humanitarian workers, as well as the looting and burning of many villages by armed groups, particularly in the central and south-eastern parts of the country, are areas of concern to which prompt responses must be provided. We must also condemn the violence perpetrated by those groups, which has resulted in the deaths of several displaced persons and three Russian journalists. My country encourages the Central African authorities to continue efforts to restore Government authority throughout the national territory, which to date has enabled districts such as Bangassou, Bouar and Paoua to regain relative security.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

40. “That willingness to engage in dialogue, particularly with armed groups and all civil society actors, which is perfectly in line with the African Union's African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, leads us to believe in a peaceful and sustainable way to end the crisis in the Central African Republic. Cote d'Ivoire therefore expresses its support for the African Initiative and welcomes, in that regard, the decision of the United Nations and the African Union to jointly appoint a special envoy to foster efforts to effectively implement the Initiative.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

41. “My delegation welcomes the progress made by the Central African authorities in the process of emerging from the crisis, in particular in their implementation of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration pilot project; community violence reduction programmes; security sector reform and the deployment of defence and security forces; and the restoration of Government authority, justice and reconciliation. Despite the progress made, there are still many political, security and humanitarian challenges to overcome. At the political level, Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the Central African authorities' stated willingness to prioritize dialogue with all national and regional actors.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

42. “Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for giving me this opportunity to take the floor in my capacity as the representative of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire. My delegation also thanks Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, for his briefing on the situation in the Central African Republic. We also thank Mr. Bedializoun Moussa Nebie, Special Representative of the African Union to the Central African Republic and Head of the African Union Mission for the Central African Republic and Central Africa, and Mr. Koen Vervaeke, Managing Director for Africa of the European External Action Service, for the quality of their statements.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

43. “I also echoed the conclusions ofthe Secretary-General's letter of 31 July to the President of the Security Council on benchmarks to assess the arms embargo - namely, that the "embargo has not prevented the Government from receiving weapons through the prevailing exemption provisions" (S/2018/752, p. 7). As the Secretary-General noted in his letter, it would be important to assess the embargo according to the three key benchmarks: first, progress on security sector reform, including the armed forces and the internal security forces and their needs; secondly, progress on national weapons management and ammunition capacity; and, thirdly, progress on the effective monitoring and management of borders to address the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

44. “My visit to the Central African Republic was the third by the Chair since the establishment of the Committee in 2013, but the first since May 2016. During the visit, the authorities of the Central African Republic unanimously called for the lifting of the arms embargo as it relates to the Government so that the armed forces can deploy throughout the national territory and protect the population from the predations of armed groups. They also expressed the view that the embargo is affecting only the Government and not preventing the armed groups from receiving weapons and ammunition via the country's porous borders. For my part, I underlined that it is the prerogative of the Security Council, and not the Sanctions Committee, to ease, strengthen or lift the arms embargo.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

45. “Along those lines, I would like to express my sincere words of gratitude to the authorities of the Central African Republic for their hospitality and engagement during my visit to Bangui and Kaga Bandoro from 2 to 5 October, together with Committee representatives of France, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Peru, Poland, the United States, the Embassy representatives of China and the Russian Federation in Bangui, and several members of the Panel of Experts. I would also like to convey my words of gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of MINUSCA, Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, and his colleagues at the Mission for their outstanding support to my delegation.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

46. “It is unfortunate that no Member State, since the establishment of the sanctions regime in 2013, has requested an exemption to the travel ban, although the Committee is well aware that sanctioned individuals are travelling. With regard to the assets freeze, in its midterm report the Panel of Experts reiterated that the authorities of the Central African Republic had yet to freeze the accounts and assets and halt the payment of salaries to sanctioned individuals Alfred Ye'katom, Eugene Nga'i'kosset and Habib Soussou. I stressed the same during my recent visit to the Central African Republic and hope that appropriate measures will be taken as soon as possible.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

47. “It is important that the international community continue to assist the authorities of the Central African Republic in ensuring the effective management of weapons and ammunitions, which is a prerequisite in countering the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the Central African Republic and the wider region. Concerning the travel ban, the Committee and the Panel of Experts have actively engaged with relevant actors and Member States and provided information on the appropriate travel ban exemption procedure to advance mediation activities, pursuant to resolution 2399 (2018) and Committee guidelines. In that regard, once again I would like to encourage the authorities of the Central African Republic and relevant Member States to use that tool to fully comply with the sanctions regime.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

48. “UNMAS will continue to improve weapons and ammunitions storage facilities and construct permanent armouries outside Bangui, such as in Bouar, in the months to come. Together with the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, on 22 June UNMAS briefed the Committee on its assistance to the authorities of the Central African Republic, which, unfortunately, has been placed at risk due to a scarcity of funding. In that regard, I would like to call on Member States to provide additional funding to UNMAS and earmark it for weapons and ammunitions projects in the Central African Republic.”

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49. “Following a recommendation ofthe Panel's midterm report, the Committee has encouraged the authorities of the Central African Republic and neighbouring States to establish, activate or reactivate commissions to address transborder issues, including matters that are relevant to the United Nations sanctions regime or that affect insecurity in the Central African Republic, such as the implementation of the travel ban on sanctioned individuals, transhumance or trafficking in arms and natural resources. In addition, I would like to commend the work of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), which provided training to the Forces armees centrafricaines and internal security forces on the safe and effective management of weapons and ammunition in the country.”

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50. “The deliberations proved to be of great value and provided an opportunity to exchange ideas on how to enhance regional cooperation in countering arms embargo violations and addressing cross-border arms trafficking and the exploitation of natural resources by armed groups. The root causes of the conflict in the Central African Republic cannot be addressed without the close involvement of the region and neighbouring States. I see the sanctions regime as a valuable vehicle to help bring the countries of the region closer together to address the management of small arms and light weapons.”

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