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first: 1992-10-13
most recent: 2023-12-21
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“As Security Council members, it is our duty and responsibility to work together in a united manner and with a unified voice to contain and resolve the conflict, bring to an end the cycle of violence and prevent a regional escalation. We hold the view that peace is always possible if dialogue between the parties prevails based on justice and observance of the principles of self-determination and mutual recognition. We wish to remind members once again that the Charter of the United Nations compels the parties and indeed the entire international community to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbours.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate our call on the parties to de-escalate the tension, stop the bloodshed, halt the attacks and stop the human suffering in the occupied territories, including the Gaza Strip, and allow — immediately and unconditionally — access for humanitarian assistance to the desperate citizens in absolute need. With the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza unfolding before our eyes, we call on the international community to ensure respect for the principles and rules of international human rights, international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions and their protocols. We reiterate the importance of and our collective duty with respect to protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure always, everywhere and at all times.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“Lynn Hastings, Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, for their insights and updates on the current situation in the region. The situation in the Gaza Strip has been a source of grave concern for the international community, particularly since the attacks of 7 October. It is a humanitarian crisis that has been ongoing for years, claiming many innocent civilians’ lives. Mozambique associates itself with the collective efforts of the Council aimed at ensuring the protection of civilians and the respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law. There is an urgent need to open up humanitarian access corridors to ensure that those in dire need have access to basic supplies such as water, electricity, food and medicine.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“Mozambique wishes to thank Brazil’s presidency of the Security Council for convening today’s important meeting. We praise Brazil’s leadership and the way it has been conducting our work, particularly since the eruption of the conflict on 7 October. On this day, 24 October, United Nations Day, we wish to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General and, through him, to the workers of the United Nations for their dedication to our Organization. The Secretary- General’s trip to the Middle East a few days ago bears testimony to his courage and integrity in the face of the difficult crisis that the world has been facing. We thank the briefers, Mr. Tor Wennesland, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, and Ms.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source
“That will foster a better and credible political process. The inclusion of all stakeholders, such as women, young people and civil society, is extremely important to promote peace, not only in Kosovo but also the region. Mozambique reiterates its support for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo and all efforts by regional actors aimed at finding peace and stability in Kosovo and the region.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“We strongly reiterate our call on both the Serbian and Kosovar sides to lay down the necessary foundations for genuine dialogue, aimed at promoting reconciliation between their respective communities, and to refrain from acts that instigate violence and tensions so that mutual trust can be built. We call on the parties and all relevant actors to continue to remain engaged in the promotion of constructive dialogue in Kosovo. That is key to the successful implementation of the Brussels Agreement, facilitated by the European Union. It is crucial to continue supporting the ongoing efforts to strengthen dialogue between the parties. We urge that any military incidents or confrontation be avoided. Should any occur, they must be investigated in an impartial and transparent manner and those responsible should be held accountable.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“That is contributing to the deterioration of the security situation, which is characterized by violence, provocations, arrests and protests involving civilians, journalists and members of the Kosovo forces. The security incidents in the region have the potential to jeopardize the implementation of the Brussels First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations and are a threat to the peace, stability and security that we want to see prevail in the region. The situation is also being aggravated by tensions between the two sides, with each side accusing the other of non-compliance with the agreement.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“We commend the efforts aimed at normalizing relations between Serbia and Kosovo and creating a conducive environment for achieving regional peace and stability. In that context, we strongly urge national, regional and international partners to do their utmost to preserve the progress achieved over the years towards achieving peace and reconciliation in Kosovo, in line with resolution 1244 (1999). Despite the enormous efforts being made on the ground, which were aptly detailed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in her briefing, we remain concerned about the discord and tension between the Belgrade and Pristina authorities.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“Mozambique would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, for her important briefing and update on the situation in Kosovo. We welcome, in this Chamber, the participation of Ms. Ana Brnabić, Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia. Mozambiquewelcomesandencouragesthediplomatic efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), particularly by actively working with partners to sustain peace and supporting several initiatives, including the promotion of security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo and the region. We note that, despite the numerous challenges, UNMIK continues its constructive engagement with Kosovo, Serbia and regional and international actors, facilitated by the European Union.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“It is also essential that the humanitarian emergency plan be provided with the necessary level of resources for its effective functioning and that all those in need of this life-saving assistance be able to receive it, including the tens of thousands of internally displaced persons and returnees. We reiterate our appeal to partner countries for the funding of the United Nations Development Programme-managed, multi-donor fund, whose needs for the first two years are estimated at $28 million. In conclusion, the A3 reiterates its strongest solidarity and firm determination to stand by the brotherly people of Haiti. We encourage all political actors to give high priority to dialogue and consultation, in order to overcome their differences with a view to restoring peace, security and stability in Haiti.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“As Africans, we reiterate here our unwavering solidarity with the sisterly nation of Haiti. The humanitarian situation requires the utmost attention from the international community to respond to distress, including famine and infectious diseases. Haitian youth deserve an alternative to the inexorable choice between joining gangs or taking to the sea to escape a daily life that has become unbearable. To that end, we welcome the call by the private sector and civil society organizations for the Government to spare no efforts in designing social welfare and infrastructural projects targeting youth unemployment, the delivery of food and water and the rehabilitation of police stations. This measure is in the right direction, and it will bring hope to the most vulnerable communities.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“Severing the link between politics, gangs and illicit financial flows remains crucial if we are to disrupt the routes supporting the gangs. We therefore welcome UNODC’s assistance to the Haitian authorities in combating illicit financial flows and strengthening investigative, prosecution and adjudication capacities against corruption and economic crimes and money laundering, as well as efforts to incorporate Haiti into regional projects to dismantle, disrupt and bring to justice human trafficking and migrant smuggling networks active in the country and in the region. We must unite around Haiti and provide the country with all the support and solidarity it needs at a time when it is going through one of the darkest and most challenging moments in its modern history.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“We call for the operationalization of the force and its deployment on the ground as soon as possible to enable the Haitian State to regain control of the entire territory and ensure the protection of the civilian population. As stressed before, efforts aimed at addressing the security and political situation in Haiti must be accompanied by other levers of action, including enhanced efforts to promote social and economic development. That will help to restore hope and stability and to ensure a better future for Haiti. All Haitian stakeholders, with the support of the regional and international community, must pull together their efforts in order to tackle all the dimensions of the crisis in the country.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“The increasing number of young people being drawn into gangs as a result of the absence of viable and sustainable economic alternatives is also of grave concern. In that regard, we welcome the adoption of resolution 2699 (2023) of 2 October, authorizing the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti, under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, to support the efforts of the Haitian National Police to combat gangs. We praise Kenya for its decision to lead the force with a view to providing firm and effective support to the people of Haiti, an important member or the sixth region of the African continent. We call on all partners to contribute to the security force. We welcome the fact that CARICOM States have already expressed their willingness to join that effort.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“We remain convinced that only Haitians themselves are in a position to shape their future. We commend the countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for their continued support to Haiti, including through the facilitation of political dialogue by the Eminent Persons Group. Accordingly, we take note of the agreement reached in Kingston in June and follow with attention the implementation of its crucial objectives to break the current political stalemate. The A3 is cognizant of the need to address the security situation, which has deteriorated considerably since the issuance of the most recent report of the Secretary-General (see S/2023/768). Gangs continue to expand their control over Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas, with murders, assassinations, heinous crimes, kidnappings, rape and other sexual violence on the rise.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“We note with deep concern that the political situation in Haiti remains difficult. The national consensus agreement of 21 December 2022 on an inclusive transition and the holding of transparent elections is struggling to yield convincing and positive results. We also note that dialogue continues between Prime Minister Ariel Henry and the political actors that are signatories and non-signatories to the agreement in the hope of reaching a broader consensus of the political class. We reiterate our call on all Haitian stakeholders to participate constructively in that dialogue in order to pave the way for the holding of just, fair, transparent and credible elections. We welcome the prospects for the greater participation of young people and women in the inter-Haitian dialogue.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Council — Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique (A3). We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. María Isabel Salvador, for her briefing. We reaffirm our strong support for her and her team at the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti in carrying out her mandate. We extend our thanks to Ms. Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director; Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); and Ms. Mirlande Manigat, President of the High Transitional Council, for the updated information they shared. We welcome the participation in today’s meeting of the Permanent Representatives of the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“We strongly believe that we must move in the same direction on the issue of financing African Union peace support operations, which need to be assessed with our collective contributions within the United Nations, as President Thabo Mbeki very wisely and clearly put it in today’s meeting. Because they serve the cause of global peace and security, they serve a common cause of humankind. We wish to underscore the centrality of effective partnership among international, regional and subregional organizations, as well as bilateral arrangements, in ensuring global peace and security. We therefore call on all Member States to renew and honour their commitment to the foundational purposes and principles of the United Nations and to continue working resolutely, in the spirit of cooperation and unity of purpose.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“The very concept of African solutions to African problems is a clear recognition of the undeniable contribution of local, subregional and regional entities, as well as bilateral arrangements, to the attainment of sustainable peace and security. We therefore wholeheartedly agree with the concept note by Brazil when it says that “[t]he search for peace is a collective duty.” (S/2023/732, annex. p.3) That is because peace and security are a global and indivisible good. Therefore, they entail global responsibility and, as a consequence, responsibility- sharing and solidarity in facing the threats to world peace and security. That is in our view the larger vision and content of the letter and spirit of Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter, but also of the Charter as a whole.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“They constitute a cornerstone of our joint global efforts to address conflicts, build confidence, nurture peace and promote sustainable development in Africa and around the world. In that process, we believe that bilateralism, regionalism and multilateralism are important mechanisms that are mutually reinforcing. In the light of our experience, there is no incompatibility between bilateralism and multilateralism, or for that matter between regionalism and multilateralism. We believe the African Union’s peace and security architecture, together with its Master Roadmap of Practical Steps to Silence the Guns in Africa by the Year 2020, known as the Lusaka Master Roadmap, is a clear testament to that interconnectedness.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“In Southern Africa, when dialogue became possible, colonialism ended. When dialogue was accepted, apartheid, a crime against humanity, disappeared from the map. When negotiations took centre stage to end conflicts that originated from the heritage of colonialism, plunder and aggression, the life of our populations was, as a consequence, normalized. All of that occurred through the use of Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations and sometimes in combination with Chapters VII and VIII. In that context, today’s debate is particularly important, because it is being held at a moment of heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly at the regional and subregional levels. In that connection, resorting to Article 33 of the Charter at the regional and subregional levels, together with bilateral arrangements, is of paramount importance.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“As a matter of fact, as a social construct, law can only be derived from dialogue and a common understanding of the values that are at stake or that embody a society. There can be no genuine dialogue without a degree of trust and no trust without dialogue. In general, inter-State conflicts that appear as a surprise at the regional or international levels erupt where there was a clear deficit of dialogue and consequently a deficit of trust. We speak from our own experience in our region, Southern Africa, which is one of the regions that has suffered most in the past from the lack of dialogue. It is a region that evolved from a past that was affected with a multitude of tensions, conflicts and wars to a place of relative peace and a firm commitment to dialogue, reconciliation, cooperation and successful peace agreements.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Mozambique warmly commends Brazil for convening this important open debate. We thank the briefers, Mr. Khaled Khiari, Her Excellency former President Michelle Bachelet, His Excellency former President Thabo Mbeki and Ms. Josefina Echavarría Álvarez. Their briefings were important and insightful. The theme selected by Brazil’s presidency is of extreme importance to the purposes of the Charter of the United Nations. Dialogue is at the heart of any conflict resolution. It bridges differences and leads to a mutual understanding, to shared values and to our common humanity. It is ultimately the source of peace and accommodation. Peace through dialogue is in our view as important as peace through law.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“They can live together, side by side, in peace and security, as good neighbours. As a matter of fact, the Charter of the United Nations compels the parties and indeed the entire international community to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbours.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source
“That belief reflects our own experience, which originates in our protracted struggle against colonialism, racism and apartheid in the Southern African region. In that context, we urge all parties to immediately stop attacks, refrain from further violence and engage in constructive dialogue. Mozambique firmly believes that Israel and Palestine can resolve their differences only through dialogue. We hold the view that peace is always possible if the conflicting parties are genuinely willing to follow the path of justice and tolerance. We would therefore like to reiterate our appeal to members of the Council to redouble our efforts towards a sustainable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe that the Palestinian people and the Israeli people have an inalienable right to statehood.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source
“The civilian population, mainly children, women and the elderly, are suffering the most from the atrocities and the grave effects of the war. In supporting the draft resolution, Mozambique associates itself with the collective efforts of the Council aimed at ensuring the protection of civilians and respect for international human rights law, international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, as applied to the conflict both in Gaza and in Israel. It is our strong call that humanitarian aid must reach the populations in need in Gaza. That includes the provision of essential goods and services and medical supplies. We are conscious of the fact that, ultimately, humanitarian problems need political solutions.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source
“Mozambique would like to commend Brazil and your presidency, Sir, for the excellent leadership in conducting this work, which is thorny, but important. We also thank you for providing the Security Council with a very valuable text. We voted in favour of the draft resolution (S/2023/773). We deeply regret that it could not be adopted, owing to the exercise of the veto. In voting in favour of the draft resolution, Mozambique would like to express its deep concern about the outbreak and escalation of violence, the deterioration of the situation in Gaza and the consequent unfolding humanitarian crisis. Moreover, we are deeply concerned about the human lives being lost on a daily basis since the conflict erupted.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, we wish to reiterate our call for full respect for Libya’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and national unity, in line with resolution 2656 (2022).”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, the A3 reiterates its concern about the situation of migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in Libya. We continue to urge the Libyan authorities, with the support of the international community as a whole, to work effectively to improve the plight of migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in Libya. We reiterate our condemnation of the dire situation of migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees, many of whom are being subjected to arbitrary detention and experience ill-treatment, sexual assault, forced labour and extortion by members of armed groups, smugglers and traffickers. We therefore continue calling on the national authorities to ensure that migrants are protected from human rights violations.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“Secondly, regarding the security situation, the A3 takes positive note that the 2020 ceasefire agreement continues to hold, despite the tense situation and security incidents in Libya. Noting that the regrettable incidents, on 14 and 15 August, were isolated cases, we call on the parties to continue showing restraint by fully complying with the ceasefire agreement. That could pave the way to preserving the current positive momentum towards long-term and durable peace and security in the country. In order to achieve that desirable goal, the A3 calls on Libyan authorities to pursue efforts and honour their commitment to unify Libya’s security forces, mindful of the fact that the unification of such forces is a complex issue that requires a comprehensive approach.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“In that regard, the A3 commends the Special Representative of the Secretary-General’s continued efforts with all relevant Libyan institutions and actors to address the unsettled issues related to the electoral framework. We encourage the Special Representative to continue his work with all stakeholders to establish firm timelines to deliver on the aspirations of the Libyan people for elections, without further delay. We reiterate our call for a Libyan-led and -owned political process, and we take note of the approval of the electoral laws by the House of Representatives. We underscore the importance of ensuring the broad participation, in good faith, of Libyan institutions and society, including women and youth, in an inclusive dialogue. We see that as the sole guarantee of the lasting peace and stability that the Libyan people deserve.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“It requires a combination of multiple efforts. In that regard, we join the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in calling for a unified national mechanism to effectively and efficiently advance reconstruction efforts in the flood-affected areas. Today the A3 wishes to emphasize three points. First, on the political front, we note the bicephalic situation and political stalemate in the country, which raises fears of further instability in the conflict-torn country. We hope, however, that a political consensus among Libyan stakeholders on a viable draft electoral law will be reached as soon as possible. That would help pave the way for lasting stability in the country.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3). The A3 would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Bathily, for his insightful and updated briefing on the situation in Libya. We extend our gratitude to His Excellency Ambassador Ishikane for his briefing, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. We welcome the participation of our brother, His Excellency the Permanent Representative of Libya, in today’s meeting. We would like to start by expressing our deepest condolences and sympathies to those who lost family members due to the devastating floods in Libya. We wish the injured a speedy recovery. Rebuilding in the affected areas is a long and hard process.”
2023-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9438 (2023) · source
“Let me conclude by reiterating the A3’s firm conviction that the Council’s strong commitment to financing African Union-led peace support operations through United Nations assessed contributions represents an opportunity to furthering the partnership between the two organizations. It would lend enormous substance and strength to the principle that we cherish — “African solutions to African problems”. It is our firm belief that the value of the United Nations-African Union partnership will ultimately be vindicated when the continent is fully represented, with equal rights and responsibilities in this very organ, through the long-desired and -anticipated reforms of the Council.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“The A3 believes that there is a room for a quantitative and qualitative improvement in the relationship between the United Nations and the African Union. Recent discussions on the New Agenda for Peace, particularly as it relates to peacekeeping; the fight against terrorism and violent extremism; and the nexus between peace, security and climate change could benefit from a stronger imprint and voice of the African continent. We strongly believe in the added value of that partnership. It enables both organizations to deepen their shared understanding and action on the root causes of conflicts. We can make informed strategic decisions that reflect a thorough knowledge of the conflict context, aimed at finding lasting and sustainable solutions.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“That includes the holding of annual consultative meetings between the two organs; the frequent exchanges and dialogue between the Secretary- General of United Nations and the Chairperson of the African Union; The appointment of a regional Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Africa; the establishment of representations of the United Nations to the African Union and the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations; the monthly meetings between the President of the Security Council and the Chair of the African Union Peace and Security Council and; finally, the establishment of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, which Mozambique currently has the honour to chair.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“The United Nations engagement with the African Union covers a multitude of areas and issues that constitute the global peace and security architecture. We welcome the significant milestones registered in our collaboration since the consolidation of that partnership.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“It is in that spirit that the A3 has been mandated by the African Union Peace and Security Council to engage other members of the United Nations Security Council and the United Nations membership at large on the issue of financing African Union-led peace supports operations. Peace and security are a global good. They cannot be bilateralized, fragmented or limited to a corner of the world. A breach of peace in any part of the world is a danger to global peace. We therefore view the Secretary-General’s proposal as highly constructive and well founded. It allows the African continent to speak and act in a united manner on matters related to peace and security on the African continent and beyond. The A3 arrangement here, in the Security Council, is a vivid illustration of the evolving nature of that partnership.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“In that connection, we welcome the Addis Ababa joint communiqué, of 6 October, which reiterates the pivotal role played by both organs in the maintenance of peace and security in Africa, based on the principles of complementarity, subsidiarity and burden- and responsibility-sharing in facing the complexity of today’s threats and challenges to global peace and security. We particularly echo the call made by the joint communiqué in support of the Secretary-General’s appeal for access to United Nations assessed contributions by African Union-led peace support operations in the quest for the maintenance of regional and continental peace and security, as a matter of urgency.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“Since the adoption, in 2017, of the United Nations- African Union Joint Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, the two organs — the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council — have developed a unique partnership based on shared goals, mutual respect and African ownership. It is a partnership that has become a pillar of modern-day multilateralism. It is in that context that the African Union Peace and Security Council and the United Nations Security Council just successfully concluded their seventeenth Annual Joint Consultative Meeting, in Addis Ababa. Its successful holding bears testimony to the fruitful and constructive dialogue that exists between the two organs.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“In accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, chief among the four purposes of the United Nations is the maintenance of international peace and security. In proclaiming that paramount principle, the Charter established a universal system of collective security that stands as a shared common good of humankind. Each State Member of the United Nations and each region and organization are committed and duty-bound to fulfil that purpose. This is the spirit in which the letter of Article 53 was written: “[t]he Security Council shall, where appropriate, utilize such regional arrangements or agencies for enforcement action under its authority”.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3). The A3 welcomes the convening of this important briefing under the theme of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, with a focus on the cooperation with the African Union. We thank Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union; Her Excellency Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; and Mr. Solomon Ayele Dersso, Managing Director of Amani Africa, for their important insights and contributions to this debate.”
2023-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9435 (2023) · source
“We stand in solidarity with Colombia and reaffirm our unwavering support for the nation’s ongoing efforts to consolidate peace, foster reconciliation and build a brighter and more prosperous future for all Colombians.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source
“The A3 encourage the continued use of the early- warning and early-response system to address political tensions and prevent electoral violence. We would like to take this opportunity to express our deep appreciation for the invaluable work being done by the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, whose diligent efforts in monitoring and verifying the implementation of the peace agreement have played a vital role in ensuring its successful progress. We urge and encourage the continuation of those efforts. To conclude, the A3 would like to extend its sincere wishes to the good people of Colombia for the holding of free, fair and transparent elections.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source
“The continuing attacks on and murders of social leaders, human rights activists, political party members and former FARC-EP fighters, as well as the recruitment of children and other atrocities among the Colombian population, should not be tolerated. This wave of violence undermines trust and therefore the ability to build peace. We welcome the interest of former FARC-EP members in participating in the upcoming elections on 29 October, as evidenced by the approval of 299 candidates, including 128 women. We condemn all acts of intimidation and violence towards election candidates, regardless of their party affiliation. Such actions undermine the democratic process and must be unequivocally rejected.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source
“In our opinion, the security situation in Colombia continues to be of great concern and a potential threat to the successful implementation of the peace agreement. In the context, we encourage continued dialogue with all groups to address the situation. We welcomed the approval in September by the National Commission on Security Guarantees of public policy aimed at dismantling illegal armed groups and criminal organizations. The A3 reiterates its appeal to the Government to intensify the State’s presence in regions with criminal incidents while ensuring the safety and protection of the civilian population, especially the Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, which are the worst affected.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source
“It is imperative to ensure that the rights of Indigenous peoples who have endured the consequences of the conflict are reaffirmed and respected, and that the reparations and justice for the damage caused are provided as soon as possible. Addressing those issues is crucial to the effective realization of the intended benefits for marginalized communities, particularly those who have suffered the most. We were pleased to note that the Colombian army recently issued a public apology to the families of victims of the civil war. We commend that noble gesture, which showcases the army’s commitment to justice, reconciliation and the pursuit of lasting peace in the country. It holds promise for fostering understanding and contributing to the ongoing reconciliation process.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source
“It is worrisome to note that most efforts to advance the ethnic provisions are still in the planning stage, including consultations with Afro-Colombians and Afro-Indigenous people. We are also concerned about the lack of clear and up-to-date information on the current state of the implementation of the ethnic chapter by the entities responsible, as well as the lack of projects specifically designed by the territorial development programme to benefit ethnic communities. In the light of those considerations, we strongly urge the Government to redouble its efforts to accelerate the implementation of a vital component of the peace agreement.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source
“We encourage the Government to intensify its efforts in land allocation and to pair that action with both technical and financial support in order to promote the beneficiaries’ self-reliance. We welcome the work carried out by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SJP) during the reporting period. We note with satisfaction the public recognition of responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity by former members of the public security forces. We encourage the continued collaboration of the Minister of Defence with the SJP in ensuring that all those indicted provide truthful accounts. Such a collaborative effort holds great significance in attaining justice and accountability for the atrocities committed. Regarding the ethnic chapter, the A3 regrets the lack of substantive progress in its implementation.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source
“Similarly, we note with great satisfaction the ongoing dialogue with the Estado Mayor Central Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo (FARC-EP). Their continuous engagement serves as a testament to the commitment of both parties to working towards a peaceful settlement of the conflict. Such dialogue is essential to fostering understanding, trust and, ultimately, lasting peace in the country. The A3 considers the issue of land to be a crucial element in the country’s peace process. We therefore commend the Government’s continued effort to promote the institutional reforms and the allocation of necessary funds for comprehensive rural reform.”
2023-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9434 (2023) · source