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first: 1992-10-13
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“I thank you, Mr. President, for giving me the floor. The political and security situation in Mali continues to be of great interest to the African members of the Security Council (A3) and the wider international community. In support of that engagement, we voted in favour of the renewal of the mandate, extending the measures against those who take actions to obstruct or threaten the implementation of the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. The implementation of that agreement remains critical for the long-term peace and stability of Mali. The A3 has given due consideration to the request of the transition Government of Mali, but assesses that, at this stage, the measures should continue.”
2023-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9408 (2023) · source
“We wish to commend your dynamic leadership, Mr. President, of our proceedings in the Security Council. In fact, we wish to commend all the work you have done throughout the month of August. I speak on behalf of the three African members of the Council (A3). It is not our tradition to get involved in procedural issues. But our position in the A3 has always been that, whenever members of the Security Council wish for more time in order to engage in consultations, as far as possible that request should be granted. In the present case, the A3 would strongly advise the presidency to allow for some more time for the requested consultations. We are prepared to take a position. We have a common position in the A3. But we can accept allowing for more time for an additional exchange of views on the matter.”
2023-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9408 (2023) · source
“Mozambique attaches great importance to the role of the regional and international actors that have been actively involved in supporting and facilitating the peace process between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan. In that regard, we encourage their continuous and active engagement in seeking that the parties return to negotiations and avoid hostilities in the supreme interests of peace and for the benefit of good neighbourliness between their two peoples and countries. We highly value the continuation of the good offices of the Secretary-General. In the same vein, we strongly encourage the peace mediation efforts of the Minsk Group of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the European Union for the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9397 (2023) · source
“We therefore urge Armenia and Azerbaijan to ensure that the vulnerable population has unimpeded access to humanitarian aid. We also call on the parties involved to remain committed to the agreements reached thus far, including the trilateral statement of 9 November 2020 by Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. More importantly, we appeal to the parties to abide by the relevant decisions of the International Court of Justice on the matter. It is our strong belief that the bilateral issues between the two countries must be resolved through diplomatic means so as to foster mutual trust and achieve a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict in full respect of their sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9397 (2023) · source
“We have taken note of the content of the letter dated 11 August 2023 from the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Armenia and the letter dated 14 August 2023 from the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan, both addressed to the Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council. In that regard, Mozambique would like to express its deep concern about the reported difficulties faced in the delivery of humanitarian assistance to people in need in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. We believe that it is the primary responsibility of all States under international humanitarian law to protect civilians in conflict situations by ensuring, inter alia, the provision of essential services, including food and health care.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9397 (2023) · source
“Mozambique thanks the United States presidency for convening this important meeting. Our gratitude is extended to the Director of Operations and Advocacy of Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Edem Wosornu, for the updates she just shared with us. They provide further insight into the difficult humanitarian situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. We welcome the participation in this meeting of His Excellency Mr. Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia. We also welcome the presence of the representatives of Azerbaijan and Türkiye and the delegation of the European Union to the United Nations.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9397 (2023) · source
“We want to voice our collective rejection of any external interference in the ongoing conflict that would further complicate the situation on the ground. We remain resolute in our determination to support efforts aimed at achieving peace, security and stability in the Sudan.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“We welcome the positive and constructive role that the Sudan’s neighbours have been playing in the efforts to stabilize the country, especially where managing the refugee crisis is concerned. There is an urgent need to accelerate the humanitarian response in order to ensure that the needs of refugees and internally displaced persons are properly and adequately addressed. We consider it important to take a coordinated approach to the humanitarian and security responses from all actors, particularly at the borders of neighbouring countries, in close collaboration with their respective authorities. The A3 would like to reaffirm its solidarity with the Sudanese people. We are firmly committed to respect for the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of our sister African country.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“We look forward to the outcome of the joint initiative of the African Union and IGAD to hold a political dialogue in Addis Ababa of non-military stakeholders. We emphasize the importance of reinforcing coordination and maintaining complementarity between the regional and international efforts in order to address the prevailing concerns regarding a permanent cessation of hostilities. Thirdly and lastly, we remain profoundly concerned about the dire humanitarian situation in the Sudan, with an estimated 24.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. We therefore call on donor partners to step up their financial support to help meet the target for the humanitarian response plan. Ms. Wosornu made it very clear how important that is in her briefing.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“Secondly, the A3 encourages the regionally led efforts towards a sustainable solution to the current crisis, in particular those by the leadership of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the League of Arab States. In that regard, we welcomed the communiqué issued at the Sudan’s Neighbouring States Summit, held on 13 July, as well as the three-party action plan from the first meeting of the Sudan’s neighbours’ ministerial mechanism. We also welcomed the communiqué from the meeting of the IGAD Quartet Group held on 10 July. We urge the warring parties to engage in the implementation of the communiqué of the African Union Peace and Security Council, which reaffirms the six key elements outlined in the African Union Roadmap for the Resolution of the Conflict in the Sudan.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“We also condemn the repeated violations of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961. We call on the parties to uphold their international obligations and to protect diplomatic premises. It is deplorable to see the fratricidal struggle between the army and the Rapid Support Forces dragging on despite the mediation efforts to reach a ceasefire. So far, all attempts have remained dead letters, and the rare truces have not held. We reiterate our call on the parties to cease hostilities and embrace dialogue and diplomacy with a view to achieving peace and prosperity for the people of the Sudan. We also reiterate our call for an immediate end to the hostilities and a renewed commitment to negotiations. The way to peace and prosperity for the Sudanese people is through dialogue and national reconciliation.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“We note with concern the displacement of approximately 2.5 million people and the disruption of food and medical supplies, with its correlating negative impact on the vulnerable population. In addition, we follow with concern the deteriorating situation in Darfur, especially in Central and North Darfur, with reports of killings and recorded incidents of sexual violence, particularly against women and girls. Mindful of the current situation, the A3 would like to emphasize the following points. First, the A3 condemns in particular the persisting attacks against civilians, hospitals and critical national infrastructure, and the perpetration of sexual abuses against women and girls. Such acts are unacceptable and are a gross violation of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), namely Gabon, Ghana and my own country, Mozambique. We thank the Assistant Secretary-General, Ms. Martha Pobee, and the Director of Operations and Advocacy at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Edem Wosornu, for their important and insightful update on the situation in the Sudan. We welcome the participation in this meeting of His Excellency Mr. Mohamed, Permanent Representative of the Sudan. The A3 wishes to condemn the unabated hostilities between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces over the past four months. We deeply regret the immense suffering brought upon the Sudanese people, with more than 1,000 civilian fatalities resulting from the ongoing confrontations.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“Mozambique calls on the Security Council to do everything in its power to achieve a cessation of hostilities in all conflicts that continue to claim human lives around the world. It is our duty under the Charter of the United Nations to free innocent civilians from the scourge of war and from continued situations of hunger and famine. We urge Member States to channel all possible means and resources into attaining peace, security and stability. In our view those are solid foundations for promoting and building global food security worldwide.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Those actions include, first, strengthening the productive capacity of concerned countries by facilitating access to production technologies, including adequate funding for the agricultural, livestock and fisheries sectors in order to prevent conflicts. Secondly, all constraints and barriers to the distribution chain of fertilizers and inputs must be lifted and protectionist measures rescinded. Thirdly, strict compliance with obligations under international humanitarian law should be encouraged and all the parties to conflicts reminded that objects indispensable to the survival of civilians are to be respected and safeguarded. Fourthly, it is essential to include and provide technical assistance to the groups most vulnerable to conflict in food-system value chains. They include women, young people and individuals with disabilities.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“To that end, Mozambique encourages the adoption of an integrated and inclusive humanitarian approach based on intersectoral coordination at all levels between local, national, regional and international partners. The public and private sectors should be included in order to ensure sustainable food and nutritional security for needy populations, with a view to creating sustainable food systems. Based on our own experience in Mozambique, we are of the view that food security at the national or international level comes with peace and the normalization of people’s lives. It comes with the will and strength to negotiate and peacefully settle disputes wherever they arise. In the meantime, to mitigate dire humanitarian situations, certain actions must be taken, individually or collectively, by States, donors and organizations.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Countering the prevailing bleak situation requires, among other things, an in-depth knowledge of the evolving threats and challenges with which we are confronted. It also requires the ability to reach the affected segments of the population, provide them with individualized and well-timed support in response to their needs and strengthen their positive coping mechanisms. Such work is best done through partnerships and collaboration that reinforce existing support structures and leverage the comparative advantages of the many organizations and entities present in any humanitarian crisis, while taking into account local, national and regional realities.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Those are countries in which the spectre of food insecurity could be dramatic, if urgent and consistent humanitarian action is not taken. We believe that cooperation and understanding between States or warring parties to extend humanitarian aid and safeguard human dignity would contribute immensely to minimizing the suffering of those populations who live the tragedy of war on a daily basis. Mozambique stands in solidarity with all populations that, in the aftermath of various conflicts, including those motivated by transnational terrorism, are forced to leave their production areas, thereby increasing the pressure for humanitarian aid. We champion the creation of conditions for access to humanitarian aid without hindrance, in full compliance with international humanitarian law.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“In 2022, the situation deteriorated further, as the impacts of armed conflicts were felt across the globe. The 2023 Report suggests that conflicts pushed more than 117 million people into acute food insecurity in the first half of the year alone, in addition to other negative factors, such as economic shocks and extreme weather conditions. We come from Africa, a region in which our Heads of State and Government have committed themselves to a collective policy of silencing the guns and promoting development for the peace and prosperity of our nations. We are therefore aware of this vicious link between insecurity and armed conflicts. Many countries in Africa and Asia are the focus of the attention of famine reports.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
““End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture” is one of the stated goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. One of the major obstacles to achieving that noble goal is the growing incidence in the world of armed conflicts, terrorism and other related factors. They affect food security where fighting takes place and beyond. Conflicts disrupt and destroy food systems, decrease farming populations, destroy infrastructure, reduce resilience and increase vulnerabilities. According to the Global Report on Food Crises, armed conflicts and other threats to security pushed 139 million people into acute food insecurity in 2021, amounting to an increase of almost 40 million people over the previous year.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Madam President, Mozambique congratulates Your Excellency and the United States Government for assuming the presidency of the Security Council. We pledge to cooperate fully with you and the United States team in the Security Council. We highly commend the United States for placing the topic of famine and conflict-induced global food insecurity on the Council’s agenda for three consecutive years. In that connection, we welcome the presidential statement just adopted this morning (S/PRST/2023/4). We wish to pay tribute to Her Excellency Ambassador Barbara Woodward and the United Kingdom team as a whole for their excellent presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. We thank the distinguished briefers for their important insights on this important topic.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Let us remember, the solemn pledge inscribed in the Preamble of the Charter of the United Nations: “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind”. In conclusion, let us not be remembered as the Council that observed and deliberated, but as the Council that acted when action was required the most.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“This is the only desirable path to a lasting peace, where human lives are saved and socioeconomic infrastructure preserved. We further emphasize the importance of considering various peace initiatives, including those proposed by African countries, in resolving this conflict, as repeatedly emphasized during the recently concluded Africa-Russia summit. We advocate a comprehensive, multifaceted approach that can address not only the symptoms but also the root causes of this unfortunate confrontation. We must also seek the swift application of diplomatic pressure, backed by the international community, to ensure respect for the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of all States.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“The recently concluded review of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy by the General Assembly, coupled with the Secretary-General’s New Agenda for Peace, underscored the need to deter and prevent the spread of terrorist ideologies through enhanced dialogue and broad international cooperation. We must therefore employ all tools at our disposal to stop the potential exploitation of terrorist methods in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It is an urgent task that demands immediate attention and action, guided by the principles shared by the international community as a whole. As we have stated in previous Council meetings, Mozambique reiterates its plea for an immediate halt to hostilities and the resumption of direct negotiations between the parties.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“This fact is borne out by examining the genesis and emergence of contemporary violent transnational groups that have exploited the chaos that ensues from conflict. These unfortunate patterns have been witnessed not only in Afghanistan and Iraq but also in Libya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where protracted conflicts have led to the rise of terrorism that has reverberated regionally and globally. As the custodian of international peace and security, the Security Council has a duty to act in strict compliance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“I wish to thank the briefers for their insights. International conflicts, such as that which is ongoing between Russia and Ukraine, do create conditions that are ideal for terrorist acts and methods, which exacerbates the situation and leads to the eventual postponement of a political settlement. This conflict has spurred radicalization on both sides and is threatening to create a fertile breeding ground for other non-State violent actors to thrive. That is deeply disturbing for countries in Africa, which are already grappling with the fallout of international crises that have led to an unprecedented rise of acts of terrorism and violent extremism. If recent history is any guide, international conflicts have often set the stage for the genesis and growth of terrorism, allowing terrorist groups to extend their terror footprint globally.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“I wish to conclude by once again commending the United Kingdom for providing this opportunity for us to share ideas, experiences and good practices on such a fundamental topic as the protection of civilians in conflict situations.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“We thank the troop-contributing countries for their continued devotion and unwavering support for lasting peace. We reiterate our appeal to the international community to continue its financial support to the multifaceted United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world. To the host countries of United Nations peacekeeping missions, we would like to recognize their crucial role. We encourage them to maintain adequate cooperation with United Nations peacekeeping missions. The status- of-forces agreement between the United Nations and the host State is of extreme importance for both parties. It creates an enabling platform for productive work.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“The Mozambican defence and security forces and the supporting forces in the fight against terrorism, namely from Rwanda and the Southern African Development Community, have always prioritized the protection of civilian populations through joint participation in many activities, including productive and reconstruction activities, in compliance with the rules of international humanitarian law. In that context, we call on the Security Council to continue its efforts to achieve a cessation of hostilities in all conflicts that continue to claim human lives, placing thousands of innocent civilians in a perpetual situation of extreme vulnerability. We would like to pay tribute to those women and men who lost their lives serving in peacekeeping missions in the noble search for lasting peace and security.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“Ensuring security and respect for human rights and human dignity are the foundations of international humanitarian law, as prescribed in the 1949 Geneva Conventions, their Protocols Additional and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In that regard, we agree that actions to protect civilians should be the subject of open, shared and concerted debate through a multisectoral team, comprising representatives of the Government, agencies of the United Nations system and, of course, the defence and security forces of the host country. I wish to highlight our experience in Mozambique.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“The Security Council adopted resolution 2436 (2018), aimed at improving the performance of peacekeeping personnel at all levels, both at Headquarters and in the field. The purpose was to emphasize the need to improve posture, behaviour, leadership, initiative and accountability. Bearing in mind the complex and dynamic operational scenarios, we would like to encourage peacekeeping missions to continue improving the process of evaluating troop capabilities in order to guarantee the operational capacity to face the current challenges. In that context, we urge troop- contributing countries to adequately prepare their contingents according to the mandate requirements and the concept of operational employment for a specific operation. We believe that the protection of civilians starts at home.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“We wish to express our gratitude to the United Kingdom for convening this annual briefing. The theme is of paramount importance for the consolidation of the gains of peacekeeping operations. We wish to associate ourselves with the Council members in expressing our condolences to Ghana over the death of a Ghanaian peacekeeper today. We thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations for his important briefing, and we thank the Force Commanders 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 Interim Force in Lebanon for their reflections and perspectives on the role of military protection of civilians in peacekeeping operations. More importantly, we wish to pay tribute to their work in the field.”
2023-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9389 (2023) · source
“There is a need to support UNRWA in restoring that infrastructure and basic services such as education and primary health care, as well as other facilities, in order for the Agency to continue its efforts to rebuild the lives and livelihoods of the Palestinian families affected. Before concluding, we want to underscore the Council’s fundamental duty to guarantee compliance with its relevant decisions and with General Assembly resolutions, the Madrid terms of reference and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“Reaching a two-State solution is the primary issue that must be addressed in a genuine and constructive manner in the interests of peace and stability for both the Palestinian and Israeli peoples. In order to achieve that noble goal, the dialogue for peace and peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine must be based on that fundamental principle. It is a principle that enjoys broad acceptance among Council members. We are deeply concerned about the financial crisis facing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). We urge regional actors and the international community at large to act urgently to extend their financial support to the Agency. The humanitarian situation has been particularly critical and untenable since the UNRWA health centre in the camp of Jenin was severely damaged.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“We urge Israel’s security forces to exercise maximum restraint, use proportionate force and respect the lives of the Palestinians. We reiterate our call to all parties to refrain from unilateral actions that would further exacerbate the situation. The recent surge in violence should serve as a wake-up call to action and compel all Council members to redouble their efforts towards a lasting and sustainable peace in the Middle East. Mozambique reiterates its long-standing and principled position in support of a two-State solution, based on the relevant decisions of the Security Council and the resolutions of the General Assembly. That should remain the guiding framework for the Council’s work.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Khaled Khiari for his update and perspectives on the region. Listening to the update, it becomes clear that the situation in Palestine remains volatile and perilous at a time when we are continuing to witness a surge in violence against a backdrop of an unacceptable stand-off between the parties. We are very concerned about the bloodshed in the relentless vicious circle of violence that now has a firm grip on the region. That untenable situation is driving up the death toll and sparking the worst fighting between Israel and the Palestinians in the West Bank in nearly two decades. In that context, Mozambique regrets the increase in violence, which has resulted in more than 150 Palestinians killed by the Israelis in the West Bank and East Jerusalem this year alone.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“The A3 remains concerned about the presence of foreign military forces on Syrian territory, which undermines regional and international security. We reiterate our position that Syria should not be used as a battleground for geopolitical rivalries. The A3 reaffirms its support for the Special Envoy, Mr. Geir Pedersen. We appreciate his efforts to bring an end to the conflict that has been tearing Syria apart for over 12 years. The Syrian people continue to pay a heavy price. All the parties involved, and the international community as a whole, must do their utmost to tackle the humanitarian situation, setting aside all political considerations and guided solely by the interests of the Syrian people.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“We are convinced that resolution 2254 (2015) remains the main road map for achieving a political solution to the crisis in Syria, while respecting the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. We remain deeply concerned by the persistence of hostilities, particularly in northern Syria. We reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire in the interests of the Syrian people and the stability of the region. The parties to the conflict must respect their obligations under international humanitarian law, in particular by ensuring the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. Cases of arbitrary detention by parties to the conflict are a violation of fundamental freedoms, and we urge all stakeholders to strictly respect the right of all to the freedom of expression.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“The current divisions within the Syrian political class and the crisis of confidence between the parties make the prospect of an intra-Syrian dialogue within the Constitutional Committee seem very remote. We urge all parties to set aside their differences and give fresh impetus to the political process. The A3 also encourages the role and support of regional players and all other States with influence on either side in the quest for peace and stability. The strong commitment and good faith of the countries in the region is fundamental to achieving this objective. In this regard, we welcome Syria’s return to the Arab League.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“We also welcome the results of the seventh Brussels Conference on Syria and the region, held on 14 and 15 June, which recorded financial pledges of over $4.9 billion dollars for 2023 and over $1 billion dollars for 2024. We renew our appeal to the donors to honour their pledges. On the political front, the A3 remains convinced that only a concerted political solution will enable the Syrian people to regain their peace, security, stability and dignity, which implies the cessation of hostilities, the restoration of State authority over the entire Syrian territory and an inclusive good-faith dialogue involving all of Syrian society, including women, youth and minority groups.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“Syria is facing a number of challenges that deserve to be highlighted: lack of reliable access to drinking water in sufficient quantities throughout the north of the country; chronic fuel and electricity shortages, against the backdrop of a cholera pandemic; the total collapse of basic social services, particularly for women and girls; and such increasing protection problems as gender-based violence, malnutrition and psychological disorders among children. Given the scale of these challenges, the international community must act urgently to respond in an effective and coordinated manner. The country’s humanitarian situation must not be instrumentalized. Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique note with interest the achievement of the $398 million funding target for the emergency appeal for the earthquake in Syria.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“We must continue our efforts to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid through all modalities to those in need throughout the Syrian territories. We note that the report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/464) underscores the importance of the cross- border operations. As many as 1,068 trucks have crossed into north-western Syria from Türkiye via the Bab Al-Hawa crossing. During the reporting period, 127 trucks re-entered Syria through the Bab Al-Salam and Al-Rai border-crossing points. The United Nations has carried out 116 inter-agency cross-border missions in the north-west since 14 February. These humanitarian operations must continue without interruption, as access to services and supplies to meet the most basic needs and to ensure the survival of millions of people, 80 per cent of whom are women and children, depends on them.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“Humanitarian needs are only growing, and the grief of the Syrian people is at an all-time high. In this context, the A3 once again welcomes the Syrian Government’s decision to extend emergency measures, including the opening of the two additional crossings at Bab Al-Salam and and Al-Rai until 13 August 2023. We take note of the Government’s decision to grant the United Nations and its specialized agencies authorization to use the Bab Al-Hawa crossing to deliver humanitarian aid to civilians in need in north- west Syria, in full cooperation and coordination with the Syrian Government, for a period of six months, starting on 13 July 2023. We are counting on the determination of the United Nations and the Security Council to do everything possible to stabilize and improve the humanitarian and living conditions of the Syrian people.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Council (A3), namely, Gabon, Ghana and my own country, Mozambique. We would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. Geir Pedersen, and the Director of Coordination at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, for their important presentations. We welcome the participation in this meeting of the representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Türkiye. The political and security crises in Syria have persisted for more than a decade. They are compounded by the humanitarian crisis and the effects of last February’s earthquake, which are still being felt. As a consequence, more than 23 million people are subjected to daily suffering.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, we consider that the parties must exhaust all avenues of dialogue towards a negotiated settlement of the conflict. In that context, Mozambique wishes to reiterate its call for an immediate cessation of hostilities. We advocate a return to direct negotiations between the parties as a matter of urgency and with full respect for the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source
“There is a danger that a failure to resolve the conflict on basis of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations would erode trust in the notion of our collective security and our collective responsibility to maintain international peace and security, as set out in the Charter. A world thus divided will not be able to muster the resources and political will needed to face the countless other global challenges we are confronted with today. Those challenges range from climate change to global terrorism and from global health threats to rising inequality. Mozambique has always called on the parties to the conflict to take responsibility for the protection of civilians. They must ensure compliance with the applicable international law and international humanitarian law.”
2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source
“It is unfolding under our constant collective gaze and the scrutiny of the entire world. It is being fought both on the battlefield and in the court of a perplexed public opinion. The conflict has so far claimed thousands of lives, led to the destruction of critical socioeconomic infrastructure and caused global food shortages. It is heralding the return of nuclear brinkmanship. We are disappointed that, thus far, all efforts to end the conflict — including an African peace initiative — have been in vain. No other matter under the consideration of the Council in the past year and half has commanded more attention and resources. It is Mozambique’s considered view that the continuation of the armed confrontation in Ukraine is not the answer in the interests of the parties and those of the world community at large.”
2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source
“Mozambique would like to commend the United Kingdom’s presidency and you, Mr. President, for taking the initiative to convene this meeting. We thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her insightful briefing and welcome the participation in this debate of the various Ministers and high- level dignitaries. As we gather today, the conflict in Ukraine continues unabated, with ever-mounting casualties and growing global ramifications. From the 11 September 2001 attacks to the rise of Al-Qaida and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham and their incursion and spread into Africa, the past 20 years have had no shortage of history-changing conflicts with global implications. To that list of doom, we must now add the conflict in Ukraine. The war in Ukraine is a twenty-first century tragedy.”
2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source
“This could strengthen the potential of these instruments through budgeted operational provisions to address conflict-related sexual violence. In conclusion, Mozambique reiterates its firm commitment to continuing to implement measures that can contribute to our collective action in addressing conflict-related sexual violence. It is our conviction that women and girls, who are the most affected by these criminal acts, can themselves play a transformative role in political, socioeconomic and peace processes.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source
“In this regard, we would like to underline the following points. First, we deem it important to adopt and strengthen existing international legislation at national levels, with a focus on the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence. Secondly, there is a need for expanding training programmes for State and civil society actors in matters related to international, regional and national frameworks on conflict-related sexual violence. Thirdly, we must strengthen the capacity of the justice sector at the national level to identify and assess information on conflict-related sexual violence. Fourthly, we advocate allocating resources for the implementation of national action plans on women, peace and security.”
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