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Adom

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first: 2018-08-09
most recent: 2020-03-11
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“With regard to the Palestinian conflict, cote d'Ivoire calls on all the parties to renounce violence and unilateral actions, with a view to promoting a solution of two States coexisting in peace and security, within the framework of the pre-l967 borders and each with Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the relevant Council resolutions. As for the Syrian conflict, my delegation renews its support for the efforts of Mr. Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, and calls on the parties to promote political dialogue and work towards the establishment of the constitutional committee, in keeping with the relevant provisions of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“With regard to the Iranian nuclear issue, Cote d'Ivoire underscores that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), adopted on 14 July 2015, is a solid guarantee for the implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, as well as for regional and global peace and security. My country therefore calls on all the parties concerned to promote dialogue within the framework of the JCPOA in order to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East. In the same vein, my country remains convinced that the recent regrettable situation in the Strait of Hormuz can be resolved only through inclusive dialogue conducted in good faith.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“In View of this seemingly hopeless situation in the Middle East, Cote d'Ivoire calls for dialogue as the best way to strengthen mutual understanding and build the necessary trust for the comprehensive settlement of these crises. We therefore urge all stakeholders in Middle East conflicts to decisively commit to constructive negotiations, with the support of regional, subregional and multilateral actors, in order to build the foundations for lasting peace. We have a proverb that says that war will never be rich enough to buy peace and that dialogue is the weapon of the strong, not the weak. For negotiations to be successful, they must be inclusive and take into account all important regional issues - dialogue among cultures and religions, minority rights and the participation of women and young people in peace and development processes.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“The complexity of these issues and the multifaceted threats they represent require the search for innovative solutions through the concerted action of the United Nations and regional organizations, as well as enhanced regional cooperation. A review of the situation in the Middle East reveals a lack of prospects for political settlements, a lack of democratic governance, deadlocked peace processes, high geopolitical and religious tensions and humanitarian tragedies. That bleak scenario, to be generous, is compounded by the serious threat to security and stability represented by the emergence of peripheral non-State actors, including armed groups and terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaida and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the holding of this meeting on peace and security challenges in the Middle East and we welcome your participation, Mr. President, in this debate. We thank Ms. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General, for her briefing. We also welcome to today's meeting Mr. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State of the United States, and Mr. Andreas Michaelis, State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany. The peace and security challenges facing the countries of the Middle East have always garnered the attention of the Council. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the crises in Syria and Yemen and the Iranian nuclear issue continue to make up a large part of our work.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Martin Griffiths for his tireless efforts to reach a political settlement to the Yemeni conflict and for mobilizing the necessary resources to counter the adverse effects of the humanitarian crisis. Cote d'Ivoire strongly encourages the monitoring teams of the Redeployment Coordination Committee, the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement and the World Food Programme in their commitment to creating the necessary environment for achieving a definitive and sustainable resolution to the crisis in Yemen.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“My delegation therefore urgently appeals to all Yemeni parties to refrain from any instrumentalization and manipulation of humanitarian assistance, which constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law and resolution 2417 (2018). We also call on them to respect the obligation to protect civilians and put an end to the recruitment of child soldiers. My country furthermore urges bilateral and multilateral partners to continue their funding to support humanitarian assistance aimed at saving lives, alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people and addressing the special needs of women and girls, who are the most vulnerable in times of conflict. In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire reaffirms its support for Mr.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“Moreover, my delegation urges the parties to expedite the process relating to the exchange of 15,000 prisoners and the implementation of the memorandum of understanding on the city of Taiz, in order to facilitate the opening of reliable humanitarian corridors. The humanitarian crisis in Yemen, considered the worst in the world, remains a major concern for my delegation. After several years of conflict, Yemen is now a country on the verge of total collapse. According to United Nations agencies, 24 million people are in a humanitarian emergency and 10 million are in a situation of acute food insecurity, not to mention the 3.3 million internally displaced persons. That already alarming situation is further exacerbated by the persistence of deliberate and unacceptable obstacles to the delivery of food aid.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“We therefore urge all the parties, including those with influence over the warring factions, to comply with the ceasefire and continue the redeployment of military forces from the ports of Al-Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Isa, under the aegis of the Redeployment Coordination Committee, in accordance with the agreement on the details of the concept of operations for the first and second phases of the redeployment. In addition, Cote d'Ivoire encourages the urgent deployment of local security forces in those ports, in order to guarantee security and foster trust, as well as to allow the population to benefit from the revenues of those ports, in a country that has been bled dry, particularly in terms of its free-falling economic situation.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“Similarly, Cote d'Ivoire welcomes the holding of the trilateral meeting in Tehran on 17 August, which included Iranian representatives, the Houthi movement and delegations from the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy, with a View to finding a solution to the political and humanitarian crises. That initiative serves to highlight the need to promote constructive dialogue among all the parties to achieve a comprehensive agreement and a political solution that, by necessity, would include the full implementation the Stockholm agreements of December 2018. In that context, the full implementation of the Al-Hudaydah Agreement seems to us essential.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“Moreover, the attacks on Saudi infrastructure, which my delegation strongly condemns, are likely to undermine regional security and stability and the paltry achievements of the peace process, including the ceasefire. In the light of that worrisome situation, Cote d'Ivoire reaffirms its conviction that there can be no military solution to the crisis and reiterates its call for a political settlement. In that regard, my country welcomes the efforts of the regional forces that have led to an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of the Southern Transitional Council from key points in Aden.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the convening of this briefing on the review of the situation in Yemen. We commend Mr. Martin Griffiths and Ms. Ursula Mueller for their substantive and insightful briefings. Cote d'Ivoire, like the entire international community, remains deeply concerned about the risk of stalemate in the conflict in Yemen, with its devastating humanitarian consequences for the civilian population. The deadlock in the political process, as well as the Violent fighting in recent days in Aden, particularly near the international airport, constitute a significant escalation in the situation. The opening of new fronts that deepen the fragmentation of the Yemeni conflict reveal its complexity and underscore the urgent need to include all parties in the peace process.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8598 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, the three African members of the Council fully support the Secretary-General's ongoing efforts to improve the efficacy of United Nations peacekeeping operations, in full harmony with the wider membership.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“Allow me, on behalf of the three African members of the Council, to therefore underline the need for increased predictability, sustainability and flexibility in the financing of peace support operations led by the African Union and authorized by the Security Council, through the assessed contributions of United Nations Member States, on a case-by-case basis. Moreover, effective triangular cooperation can help Africa achieve some of its most important objectives, as set out in the African Union Master Roadmap of Practical Steps for Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020, which aims to make Africa a peaceful and stable continent, free of conflict, and will ensure inclusive growth and sustainable development.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“Fifthly, the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations could also play a monitoring and evaluation role in following up on the commitments made by the Security Council regarding triangular cooperation in its previous resolutions on peacekeeping operations. (spoke in French) We would be remiss if we did not underscore the importance of partnership and political and operational cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, in particular the African Union, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. Those partnerships can contribute to strengthening triangular cooperation in situations that warrant different levels of coordination.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, triangular cooperation requires working procedures and decision-making processes that are transparent, predictable and inclusive. That will enhance trust among the Secretariat, the Security Council and the TCCs and PCCs in terms ofimproving mandate implementation and contributing to the more efficient and effective functioning of peacekeeping missions in the achievement of our respective goals. Fourthly, more substantive and regular triangular meetings among the three players are imperative. In that regard, the existing TCC and PCC meetings should be made more meaningful by allowing all three stakeholders an opportunity to contribute to the effectiveness of peacekeeping missions. The views of the TCCs and PCCs should therefore be respected and taken into account.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“The meaningful participation of troop-contributing countries will ensure that the views of those serving in the field are essential in decision-making on peacekeeping operations (spoke in English) Subsequent to what I have mentioned, the three African members of the Council propose the following in response to the questions posed in the concept note (8/2019/538, annex). First, resolution 1353 (2001) remains relevant, and all the decisions that were taken therein should be implemented accordingly. Secondly, the measures outlined on enhancing triangular cooperation in the report of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations on its 2018 substantive session (see A/72/l9) should be considered favourably.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“That new conflict dynamic increasingly exposes peacekeepers to attacks, thereby forcing them to step up aspects such as command and control, the use of weapons, the acquisition of appropriate equipment, improved capabilities and training, the security of peacekeeping forces and the generation of strategic forces. The nature of the mandates that we adopt is therefore of paramount importance to all actors in peacekeeping. In that regard, it is important that we recognize the importance of consultation with, and the full involvement of, troop-contributing countries and peace coordination committees throughout the duration of peacekeeping operations, including in the development of peacekeeping mission mandates.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“However, despite those positive developments, challenges remain that must be met in order to make triangular cooperation best suited and effective. Interest in strengthening triangular cooperation has increased in recent years, given the complex nature of conflicts and the challenges faced by peacekeepers, including unconventional weapons, asymmetrical attacks and the transnationalization and transregional dimension of conflicts. As our briefers mentioned, in particular the Force Commander of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, the situation in Mali and the Sahel is symptomatic of the complexity of peacekeeping operations today.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“Chief among those are resolution 1353 (2001), reports of the substantive sessions of the C-34, which have dedicated sessions on triangular cooperation, the report of the High-level Independent Panel on United Nations Peace Operations (see S/2015/446) and, recently, the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations of the Action for Peacekeeping initiative. (spoke in French) The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals also call for the development of triangular cooperation policies, whereby it is recognized that global challenges must be addressed through a regional and comprehensive approach, based on the concepts of effective partnership, joint initiatives and collective implementation.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“Promoting effective triangular cooperation among the Security Council, as the body responsible for mandating peace missions, the Secretariat, as the body responsible for planning and managing those missions, and, importantly, the TCCs and PCCs, as the countries implementing those mandates, remains one of the priorities for United Nations peacekeeping operations. The General Assembly's Special Committee for Peacekeeping Operations (C-34) and the Security Council have been seized with the issue for several years, as evidenced by numerous decisions and/or recommendations that have been made in pursuit of efficient cooperation.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“(spoke in English) United Nations peacekeeping operations are one of the most recognizable symbols of global solidarity in pursuit of the promotion and maintenance of international peace and security. TCCs and PCCs play a vital role in contributing the services of women and men who are dedicated to serving in dangerous environments to provide security to some of the world's most vulnerable people. Our discussion today allows us to reflect on the coordination, collaboration and cooperation of those responsible for mandating, planning, managing and implementing United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): On behalf of South Africa, Equatorial Guinea and C6te d'Ivoire - the three African members of the Security Council - I thank the Republic of Peru for convening this debate on strengthening cooperation among the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop- and police-contributing countries (TCCs/PCCs). On their behalf, I also thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under- Secretary-General for Peace Operations; Mr. Dennis Gyllensporre, Force Commander of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali; and Ms. Alexandra Novosseloff, Senior Fellow at the Brian Urquhart Center for Peace Operations of the International Peace Institute.”
2019-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8570 (2019) · source
“That is why our joint efforts should integrate the need to resolutely achieve the Sustainable Development Goals so as to enable our populations to finally live decent lives and stop our regions from being the fertile ground in which transnational criminal networks and terrorist groups take root.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the Economic Community of West African States Counter-Terrorism Strategy and Implementation Plan to fight terrorism and related criminal acts in West Africa deserves support, as does the Nouakchott Process on the enhancement of security cooperation and the operationalization of the African Peace and Security Architecture in the region, which advocate a holistic approach to dealing with transnational threats. In conclusion, Cote d'Ivoire remains more convinced than ever that the links between cross- border criminal networks and terrorist groups pose serious threats to international peace and security.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“While the links between transnational criminal networks and terrorist groups are undeniably a collective concern, the repercussions of these phenomena are more pronounced in the regions of the world that do not have sufficient human, financial and logistical resources to cope with criminal gangs, which very often employ asymmetrical methods. That is the case in West Africa. C6te d'Ivoire therefore urges the United Nations to maintain its support for the States and organizations of the region with a view to helping them build their capacity to combat these phenomena, particularly with respect to the gathering of information on legal and security matters.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“It is therefore necessary to ensure that there is coordination and complementarity among national institutions that deal with security, intelligence, justice and financing to optimize their activities. Furthermore, in order to track and dismantle criminal networks States must bring national legislation in line with international legal standards and instruments to combat terrorism and its sources of funding. States must strengthen the capacity of their judicial institutions to enable them to effectively carry out the necessary investigations and prosecutions. However, national border control strategies can be effective only if they are well integrated into the legal and security mechanisms put in place within the framework of subregional and regional cooperation.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Understanding the underlying causes and the complex dynamics of those interactions seems to be a necessary prerequisite, as reaffirmed by the presidential statement adopted in 2018. It invites us to promote research in order to better understand the nature and the scope of the linkages between terrorist groups and criminal organizations. My country therefore thinks that States and regional organizations must take all the necessary measures to reverse the trend towards the expansion and gradual hybridization of their criminal activities. That approach naturally falls under the primary responsibility of States, which are responsible for investing in security tools in order to generate national human and logistical capacities to control land, sea and air borders, whose porous nature is exploited by criminal networks and terrorist groups.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“The exacerbation of these two phenomena, which has been particularly acute in West Africa, shows that, despite their different natures and modes of operation, they feed on each other when the conditions are right and are a serious threat to international peace and security. The resources derived in particular from drug and human trafficking, the illegal arms trade, fraudulent medicines and the illegal exploitation of natural resources greatly fuel the cross-border criminal networks and increase their ranks. Cross-border criminal networks and terrorist groups take advantage of the permissive security environment created by the difficulties faced by some States in performing their sovereign functions throughout their territories in order to develop various forms of interaction.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“I assure him of my delegation's resolve to work closely with him. I think I also reflect the mindset of other members of the Security Council. In adopting resolution 2195 (2014), the Security Council made its first call for the strengthening international cooperation by securing borders and the prosecution of illegal networks in order to prevent terrorist organizations from benefiting from transnational organized crime. Since then, the convergence of views among Council members with regard to the concerns raised by counter-terrorism has been evident, in particular in the adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2018/9 and resolution 2462 (2019).”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (C6te d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the convening of this open debate on the linkages between international terrorism and organized crime. By placing this issue at the heart of its priorities in the Security Council, Peru is demonstrating once again its ongoing commitment to promoting activities aimed at countering those two scourges. The briefings by Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; Ms. Michele Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate; and Ms. Tamara Makarenko, international consultant - whom I commend for her relevant comments e provide our Council with insight into the scope and complexity of the phenomena. I also welcome the presence of the new Permanent Representative of France, Mr. Nicolas de Riviere.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“At a time when belligerent rhetoric is increasing and becoming more radical, with the prospect of an armed conflict looming in the Gulfregion, Cote d'Ivoire would like to join the urgent calls for the establishment of a robust dialogue between the parties in order to protect humanity from the ravages of a major conflict, which we can do without.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we note that the fifteenth report of the IAEA on the verification of Iran's nuclear-related commitments (S/2019/496, annex), circulated on 14 June, concludes that Iran is in compliance with its commitments under the JCPOA, in particular with regard to its enriched uranium quota. That is why Cote d'Ivoire sincerely hopes that the Iranian authorities will renounce any decision to withdraw from the agreement. The history of international relations teaches us that the greatest tragedies experienced by humanity often stem from the inability of nations to engage in constructive dialogue, which is essential to the reconciliation of partisan interests so that peace prevails in the world.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Given our strong commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue, my delegation would like to urge the parties concerned to exercise restraint and to refrain from any hostile action that would undermine international peace and security. Cote d'Ivoire therefore condemns the recent attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and the threats that they pose to the security of international trade. We call for an impartial investigation to identify the perpetrators and bring them before the relevant judicial bodies. My country encourages the Iranian authorities to uphold their commitments under the JCPOA and to continue to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Cote d'Ivoire fervently hopes that responses to the potential shortcomings of the JCPOA will be crafted within the framework of the Joint Commission, as provided for in annex IV, so as to devise dynamic, consensus-based solutions, taking account of the observations and concerns expressed by all parties. My country holds the deep conviction that a multilateral approach is the only way to dispel, through frank and proactive dialogue, mutual distrust and come up with mutually acceptable solutions. My country holds the view that keeping the Iranian nuclear agreement alive is contingent on the commitment of the signatory parties and a de-escalation of current tensions, which have the potential to spark an armed conflict with potentially disastrous consequences for the Middle East in particular and for the world in general.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Despite the oft-reaffirmed commitment of the other parties, the combination of the aforementioned negative factors is undermining the Iranian nuclear agreement. Like any other human endeavour, it is imperfect; however, it remains an inclusive framework designed to temper the military nuclear ambitions of the Iranian side. For that reason, cote d'Ivoire is of the View that we must pool our efforts to prevent the undermining of the consensus around the J CPOA and therefore, despite the stumbling blocks, maintain the level of international mobilization and support for the agreement, which, in our view, is fully in keeping with multinational efforts to tackle nuclear proliferation.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Four years after its conclusion and its endorsement by the Security Council through resolution 2231 (2015), the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the aim of which was to address the concerns of the international community regarding the Iranian nuclear programme, is more than ever at a critical juncture. Indeed, the concerns regarding the Viability of the agreement are being stoked by a series of adverse events as we prepare to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The unilateral withdrawal of one of the key actors and the mounting tensions in the Persian Gulf are undermining the foundations of the agreement, which was secured after many long years of multilateral negotiations.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I should like to begin by thanking Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her seventh semi-annual report and the Secretary-General for his report on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) (S/2019/492). Let me also congratulate our colleague Ambassador Marc Pecsteen de Buytswerve, Permanent Representative of Belgium, in his capacity as Facilitator, for his outstanding work thus far to promote the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). It is also my pleasure to welcome Ambassador Joao Vale de Almeida, Head of the European Union delegation and Coordinator of the Joint Commission.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“That, in any case, is the wish of Cote d'Ivoire concerning how the ICC approaches the Sudanese question, which should be based on the imperative need to apply the principle of accountability and, above all, on the will of the two parties to work together to promote the strengthening of national judicial institutions. After several years of conflict in Darfur and amid persisting sociopolitical tensions in the Sudan, my country wants to believe in possible cooperation between Sudan and the ICC. On that optimistic note, I conclude by reiterating the full support of Cote d'Ivoire for Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor Office of the International Criminal Court, and for her Office for the quality of the work done.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“In paragraph 5, the Council also emphasizes the need to promote reconciliation and encourages in this respect the creation of inclusive institutions, such as truth and/ or reconciliation commissions, in order to complement judicial processes. Cete d'Ivoire is of the opinion that this approach has the virtue of being able to contribute to the restoration of lasting peace, with the support of the African Union and international institutions, as stipulated in the aforementioned resolution. In the light of the foregoing, my country believes that cooperation between States and the ICC will be constructive only if, and only if, the fog of unnecessary suspicion and fantasy surrounding the International Criminal Court is dispersed.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“Cote d'Ivoire deplores recent disgraceful events, which have led to the loss of much human life and left hundreds of civilians wounded, and sincerely hopes that appropriate measures will be taken by the Sudanese authorities to investigate the events of 3 June, in accordance with the recommendations of the African Union Peace and Security Council, issued at the end of its 854th meeting. We call for the full protection of civilians and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Darfur and throughout the Sudan, as recommended by the Peace and Security Council. In paragraph 4 of resolution 1593 (2005), the Security Council encourages the International Criminal Court to support, in accordance with the Rome Statute, domestic efforts to promote the rule of law, protect human rights and combat impunity.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“My country therefore subscribes to the urgent appeals of the international community to identify and bring to justice before the competent international tribunals, in particular the International Criminal Court, the persons or armed groups responsible for such serious acts. It is undeniable that the sociopolitical crisis that the Sudan has experienced in recent weeks, with its eruptions of violence, is likely to affect the region of Darfur, which is already facing many security and humanitarian challenges. Cote d'Ivoire, a signatory to the Rome Statute, therefore strongly hopes that the mediation efforts under way will inevitably converge and bear fruit in the near future, protecting the Sudan from instability that could undermine the foundations of peace in that country and the region.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“Since then, it must be recognized that, despite the difference in views and the contention that this issue raises among Member States, the Council has consistently supported initiatives aimed at bringing the persons or organizations convicted of massive human rights violations and crimes against humanity before the competent international courts. In fact, the mass crimes perpetrated in certain hotbeds of conflict around the world, which challenge our collective conscience, justify more than ever the need for the Council to remain seized of these serious events and to promote the appropriate legal responses. The security and humanitarian situation in Darfur, as well as the recurring violence endured by civilians at the hands of armed groups, is in perfect alignment with this Security Council concern.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her useful and informative briefing. In adopting resolution 1593 (2005), which referred the situation in Darfur since 1 July 2002 to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, the Security Council expressed its resolve to translate its commitment to the principle of accountability into concrete action, with a view to having crimes of genocide and serious violations of human rights punished in international courts of law.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“It seems to us that in that respect, the East African Community has a significant comparative advantage. I would like to conclude by renewing my country's support for the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Burundi, Mr. Michel Kafando; Mr. Sma'il Chergui; and the Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Jiirg Lauber. My delegation encourages them to persevere in their mediation efforts and good offices for peace and stability, in close cooperation with the Burundian authorities and the authorities of the East African subregion.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“Cote d'Ivoire reiterates its call for dialogue between the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Burundian authorities, in order to dispel the clouds of misunderstanding and mistrust, and to address, together, concerns relating to the closure on 28 February of the field office of the Ofiice of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Burundi. C6te d'Ivoire also hopes for continued constructive cooperation between Burundi and the Peacebuilding Commission to forge a shared vision of current challenges and solutions for economic and social development in Burundi. The initiatives of the East African Community aimed at relaunching the inter-Burundian political dialogue must be fully supported by the United Nations and the African Union.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“Consequently, cote d'Ivoire calls for the resumption of a bold dialogue between all active Burundian forces, in order to create a peaceful environment, which is indispensable for the holding of transparent, free, inclusive and peaceful elections in 2020. The resolution of the humanitarian issue, as well as the return of refugees and internally displaced persons must, as much as the political and security challenges, remain at the heart of the concerns of the international community. In that context, the Humanitarian Response Plan for Burundi deserves our full support in order to facilitate the return of internally displaced persons to their region of origin as well as that of refugees, estimated at 352,000 by the Office ofthe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“We welcome the good offices of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, as well as the determination of the Heads of State and Government of the East African Community to continue direct consultations with all Burundian parties, as reaffirmed at their summit held on 1 February in Arusha. My country remains convinced that only the establishment ofan inclusive inter-Burundian dialogue in the spirit of the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi, and supported by the international community, including the United Nations and the African Union, will enable the brotherly country of Burundi to face the many challenges that are waiting to be overcome.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“Mr. Adom (Cote d'Ivoire) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by congratulating Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support, for the high quality of his briefing on developments in Burundi. I also welcome Mr. Jiirg Lauber, Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. I also welcome the participation in this meeting of Mr. Smai'l Chergui, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, whose useful insight gives us perspective on the tireless efforts made by that pan-African institution to promote lasting peace and stability in Burundi. I would also like to welcome the presence among us of my brother and friend, Albert Shingiro, Permanent Representative of Burundi. cote d'Ivoire notes with great interest the generally stable sociopolitical environment in Burundi.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source
“With that view, my delegation urges UNAMID to continue to support the political process of crisis resolution and reconciliation, and to continue its conflict prevention and civilian protection activities, with a focus on priority actions in Jebel Marra. UNAMID remains a virtuous model of cooperation between the United Nations and a regional organization. The political and security challenges that remain in Darfur cannot hide the specific and encouraging progress, albeit fragile, that UNAMID has made. Cote d'Ivoire sincerely hopes that the gains that have been made are maintained and that we do not move hastily, but rather step by step with UNAMID, and we call upon the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to remain firmly committed to peace and stability in the Sudan and Darfur.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8549 (2019) · source