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first: 1992-10-13
most recent: 2023-12-21
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“Therefore, all available tools, including legal, policy, diplomatic and financial tools, must be mobilized to prevent and mitigate its effects. The implementation of international, regional and national legal instruments to prevent and address conflict-related sexual violence is of paramount importance. The United Nations and other relevant stakeholders have a pivotal role to play in continuing their support with concrete actions to prevent conflict- related violence all over the world. In that regard, we welcome the efforts made by Governments around the world, as outlined in the Secretary-General’s report. We commend them for their commitment to implementing their legal frameworks with regard to conflict-related sexual violence. In order to address conflict-related sexual violence, it is crucial that we develop holistic approaches.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source
“They are at heightened risk of conflict-related sexual violence. As expressed by His Excellency Mr. Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique, during the Security Council’s open debate on the protection of civilians held in May (see S/PV.9327), the first step towards ending conflict-related sexual violence has to be the cessation of hostilities in all conflicts. Peace is the ultimate guarantee of civilian security. We must therefore take stock of the existing international, regional and national tools to tackle the root causes of prevailing conflicts. While we are aware that making peace and building peace take their own time and pace, conflict-related sexual violence cannot be accepted as the inevitable cost of armed conflict.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source
“The Secretary-General’s report on conflict- related sexual violence (S/2023/413) highlights that the crime has persisted and deepened in different parts of the world. It continued to be a tactic of war and terrorism. It is a horrific practice that, unfortunately, prevails, in spite of international and regional frameworks. It shows the extent of the commitment and action that are required to counter the full scale of the problem. It is, therefore, with great concern that we see women’s and girls’ rights continue to be seriously jeopardized and violated. Conflict-related sexual violence disproportionately affects that segment of society. Refugees and internally displaced persons from armed conflicts are also mostly women, girls and children, as well as persons with disabilities and the elderly.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source
“Mozambique wishes to express its profound gratitude to the United Kingdom’s presidency for organizing this timely and important open debate. We also praise the United Kingdom’s leadership on this matter. We extend our deep appreciation for the comprehensive briefings by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Pramila Patten, and the civil society briefers. We would like to start by reaffirming Mozambique’s condemnation, in the strongest terms, of gender-based violence in general, and conflict-related sexual violence in particular. It constitutes a war crime and a crime against humanity, as recognized by Security Council resolution 1820 (2008) and by the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, also known as the Maputo Protocol, among others.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source
“Finally, in the pursuit of justice for the Sudanese people, there is a need for the national and regional judiciary institutions to play an important role, along with reconciliation mechanisms such as the transitional justice provisions of the Juba Peace Agreement, and the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. We therefore encourage the Office of the Prosecutor to maintain a constructive dialogue on this process with the Sudanese authorities and other stakeholders, including IGAD and the African Union. In defending the supreme interests of the Sudanese people, we need to focus our efforts on achieving a cessation of hostilities, making peace and addressing the root causes of conflict in the Sudan.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the commitment of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to working closely with the international community to put in place a robust monitoring and accountability mechanism in order to bring the perpetrators of such abuses and crimes to justice. We condemn in the strongest terms the repeated violations of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961, as manifested in attacks on and looting of diplomatic missions and premises. We demand respect for the inviolability and protection of such premises.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“In the spirit of the principle of complementarity enshrined in the Rome Statute, we recognize the crucial role of the ICC in combating impunity for massive and systematic human rights violations in its efforts to promote the rule of law. Secondly, the situation in the Sudan remains of great concern. Despite multiple ceasefires, violence continues to spread, causing civilian fatalities, particularly in Khartoum, Darfur, Blue Nile and Kordofan. We reiterate our strong condemnation of the attacks on civilians and their private property. Abuses and violations of human rights, including sexual violence against girls and women, are equally unacceptable, and we condemn such heinous crimes. We call on the parties to comply with international humanitarian law and human rights law at all times.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“We believe that the solution to the conflict in the Sudan and Darfur lies in a combination of judicial and non-judicial measures. In our view, that approach will contribute to enhancing accountability and laying down the building blocks for a true national reconciliation process in the Sudan. In that regard, we would like to highlight the following points. First, addressing injustice is crucial to paving the way towards reconciliation and sustainable peace. Both the Juba Agreement for Peace in the Sudan and the national plan for the protection of civilians in Darfur reaffirm the centrality of justice, accountability and the protection of human rights in the peace process in the Sudan.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“Mozambique would like to thank Mr. Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for his update, and we welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of the Sudan in this meeting. Mozambique attaches great importance to the information just shared by the Prosecutor regarding the activities carried out by the Court pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005) in the Republic of the Sudan. We note that despite the efforts made by the Government of the Republic of the Sudan before the hostilities began in April, recent reports point to an increase in violence against the most vulnerable sectors of the population, especially women and children. The situation has been aggravated by the current political, military and humanitarian crisis in the country.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“The A3 reiterates its support for the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia in monitoring the implementation of the Final Agreement in Colombia. The A3 expresses appreciation for the Government of Colombia’s efforts in bringing an end to the conflict and building a stable nation where the Colombians can live in harmony, embracing their diversity and fostering an effective, long-lasting and sustainable peace.”
2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source
“Financial resources are vital for a successful peacebuilding process. The allocation of $3 million by the Peacebuilding Fund to support negotiations and peacebuilding initiatives at national and local levels is welcomed. Continued financial support from the United Nations, partners and donors is encouraged for the effective implementation of the Final Agreement. The A3 stresses the importance of ongoing dialogue and constructive collaboration among the parties involved in the conflict. We urge them to adopt an innovative mindset. The broad participation of all relevant actors, including civil society, indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, women, youth and other entities, is essential for achieving a lasting peace in the country.”
2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source
“There are reports of clashes between armed groups and ongoing violence affecting various vulnerable groups. There is concern over the increased recruitment of children by illegal armed groups, as well as forced displacement, confinement and massacres in multiple regions. We strongly condemn those incidents, as well as the recent murder of three children forcibly recruited by the Estado Mayor Central FARC-EP in the border area of Caquetá and Putumayo. The Special Jurisdiction for Peace is crucial in building peace in Colombia by investigating and holding former FARC-EP guerrillas and State agents accountable for war crimes. It provides justice, reparation and dignity to the victims. The independent and inclusive approach of the body is commended, while the threats against magistrates, lawyers and victims by armed groups are condemned.”
2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source
“Likewise, we welcome the announcement of the allocation of 30 per cent of the resources of the territory renewal agency for the implementation of more than 8,000 initiatives under the development programmes with a territorial focus in ethnic territories that are facing significant development challenges. We take note of the upcoming regional elections scheduled for 29 October 2023. We emphasize the importance of ensuring representative participation, in terms of both male and female candidates, while also guaranteeing the security of women and former combatants who wish to engage in the electoral process. Doing so will foster inclusive, peaceful and fair elections. Despite the positive developments in many fields during the reporting period, the security situation in the country deserves our attention.”
2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source
“We deem it vital to offer them essential technical support and financial assistance to facilitate their transition to civilian life and enable them to attain self-reliance. To attain peace in Colombia and address the historical inequalities that are the root causes of conflicts, it is crucial to implement fair and inclusive policies for indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities. In that regard, the A3 welcomes the Colombian Government’s consideration of indigenous and Afro-Colombians in the land distribution process. We welcome the initiative to create a support group for the implementation of the ethnic chapter by various embassies and United Nations entities.”
2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source
“We encourage the Government to expedite the implementation of those plans, using innovative and tailored approaches to dismantle criminal structures and protect vulnerable communities. We note with satisfaction the positive developments resulting from the Government’s institutional reforms and the allocation of funds for comprehensive rural reforms. In the same vein, we commend the establishment of mechanisms to expedite land acquisition for landless people. We urge swift identification and allocation to beneficiaries. To that end, we appeal to the international community to support that process with the needed resources. The granting of property titles to former Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo (FARC-EP) fighters on land previously obtained by the National Land Agency is, in our view, a positive step.”
2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source
“The A3 commends the Colombian Government’s strategic approach to restoring peace through inclusive and constructive dialogue with armed groups, regardless of their classification. That demonstrates the Government’s commitment to resolving conflicts while upholding the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. By promoting mutual understanding and reconciliation, the Government fosters sustainable peace and security in the country. The A3 welcomes the Colombian Government’s efforts to improve security in conflict-affected areas through the adoption of policies and strategic plans aimed at gradually strengthening the presence of military and police forces in conflict-affected areas.”
2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source
“Gustavo Petro Urrego, President of the Republic of Colombia, and the leadership of the Ejército de Liberación Nacional for the successful conclusion of the third round of peace negotiations in Cuba. That remarkable achievement has culminated in a temporary six-month ceasefire that will take effect from 3 August 2023 and in the establishment of a national commission entrusted with defining the broad participation of Colombian society in the peace process. Additionally, the formation of a national commission tasked with defining the extensive participation of Colombian society in the peace process demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that the voices of all Colombians are heard and taken into account.”
2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General on the overall situation in Colombia during the reporting period (S/2023/477) reflects the selfless efforts and firm commitment of the Government and the people of Colombia to consolidate an integrated framework conducive to finding a lasting and sustainable peace. That occurs despite the varied and complex challenges faced by the Government and people of Colombia. The approval of the Government’s National Development Plan by Congress is one clear example of the important steps taken in dealing with various peace-related matters. In that relentless quest for peace, the A3 warmly congratulates His Excellency Mr.”
2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Gabon, Ghana and my own country, Mozambique (A3). We would like to express our profound appreciation for the hard work carried out by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, and his team in their efforts to consolidate peace and stability in Colombia. We extend our greetings and thanks to Ms. Diana María Salcedo López, for the perspective shared. We welcome, in this Chamber, the participation of His Excellency Mr. Álvaro Leyva Durán, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia.”
2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source
“As a country that is investing heavily in a regulated and orderly energy infrastructure for its development and that of our region as a whole, Mozambique supports the speedy conclusion of objective, impartial and professional investigations into the incident.”
2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9373 (2023) · source
“We are aware of the ongoing investigations into the incident by the competent authorities in three national jurisdictions — Germany, Sweden and Denmark. We also take note of their commitment to a fair and impartial process to establish the truth surrounding what appears to be a deliberate act of sabotage. As the primary organ responsible for international peace and security, it is right that the Security Council should be kept abreast of the results of the trinational investigations, preliminary or otherwise. As this concerns an infrastructure of transnational reach and international ownership, the search for an answer is fair and warranted.”
2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9373 (2023) · source
“Mozambique wishes to thank the briefers, Mr. Bryce Greene and Mr. Jeffrey Brodsky, for their important and insightful updates. Almost a year has gone by since the grave incident occurred in the Baltic Sea in September 2022. Despite the prevailing understanding that it was indeed an act of sabotage and that a serious violation of international law had occurred, we are still searching for answers than can be conducive to the determination of the truth. By principle and policy, Mozambique does not condone the deliberate destruction and weaponization of critical and transnational infrastructure, such as the Nord Stream pipelines. We hold that view in the spirit that led to the adoption of resolution 2341 (2017), which is aimed at protecting critical infrastructure from such attacks.”
2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9373 (2023) · source
“We wish to emphasize that the destruction of all categories of chemical weapons under strict international verification remains one of the major objectives of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction.”
2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9372 (2023) · source
“We remain strongly committed to the established norms against the use of chemical weapons and all efforts to save humankind from the scourge of such weapons, including their production, storage or use. In this regard, we reaffirm our strong support for resolution 2118 (2013). We urge the support of the Council in addressing more constructively those issues that constrain meaningful progress in the full implementation of resolution 2118 (2013). The early closure and elimination of Syria’s chemical weapons programme forms an important part of our common goal in search of international peace and security. Finally, the A3 encourages continuous, constructive dialogue and cooperation between both parties on all outstanding issues.”
2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9372 (2023) · source
“The recent steps taken by the Syrian Government, if continued and extended to cover other pending issues, will bring us closer to a resolution of the matter. However, we remain concerned about the lack of substantive progress. Going forward, we hope to see productive cooperation between the OPCW Technical Secretariat and the Syrian National Authority in dealing satisfactorily with all outstanding issues. The international community at large and the Security Council in particular must continue to be concerned about the potential re-emergence and increasing threats of chemical warfare and take urgent steps to accelerate actions towards a world free of chemical weapons. The A3 collectively stands against the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstance.”
2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9372 (2023) · source
“The Government’s response in April to the results of the analysis of samples collected by the Declaration Assessment Team in April 2019 is a step in the right direction. Furthermore, the agreement between the Syrian Government and the Technical Secretariat to hold a meeting in Beirut to discuss all matters pertinent to the country’s chemical-weapons programme is to be commended. The A3 is hopeful that the meeting will serve as a prelude to a direct high-level exchange between Syria’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and the OPCW Director-General. It is the belief of Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique that a meeting between the two dignitaries would be helpful in building confidence and providing the impetus needed to advance the programme’s various aspects and encourage further cooperation.”
2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9372 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the conduct of limited in-country activities by a small group of members of the Declaration Assessment Team, as part of the continued efforts of the OPCW Technical Secretariat to carry out its mandate in line with resolution 2118 (2013), and we look forward to the outcome of that mission. We take note of the Syrian National Authority’s submission of its 115th monthly report concerning activities on its territory related to the destruction of its chemical weapons, as well as its chemical-weapon production facilities, as required by the OPCW Executive Council. We welcome the recent steps taken by the Syrian Government in line with its obligations under resolution 2118 (2013).”
2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9372 (2023) · source
“Mr. Afonso (Mozambique) (spoke in French): I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), Gabon, Ghana and my own country, Mozambique. We thank Mr. Adedeji Ebo, Deputy to the High Representative of the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs, for the information he provided us with. We also welcome the representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Türkiye to this meeting. (spoke in English) The A3 thanks the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for its 117th monthly report (see S/2023/484), covering the period from 24 May to 23 June. We would like to express our support for its work.”
2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9372 (2023) · source
“The A3 will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution (S/2023/506) supported by the 10 elected members of the Council, guided only by the defence of the supreme interests of the Syrian people. We thank the co-penholders, Brazil and Switzerland, for their efforts in trying to encourage all the members of the Council to come together. The A3 pledges to continue to play a constructive role in helping the Council forge a consensus position on the matter.”
2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9371 (2023) · source
“From the beginning, Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique, the three African members of the Security Council (A3), engaged in the negotiations process in good faith, with the ultimate purpose of adopting a balanced text that would be acceptable to all members of the Security Council. In that connection, the A3 regrets that the Council has before it today two competing draft resolutions (S/2023/506 and S/2023/507) on the Syrian humanitarian situation. We have always aimed for the consensual adoption of a draft resolution that would be supportive in meeting the pressing humanitarian needs of the Syrian people. Between an annual mandate and a half-year mandate, we believe that the nine-month mandate reflects the best available option that should garner the consensus of the Council.”
2023-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9371 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, Mozambique reiterates its firm commitment to continue implementing measures that can contribute to our collective action in addressing human rights violations against children. It is our firm conviction that our children are the world’s future. It must be our solemn duty to protect them.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, we must mainstream child protection in all peace processes, including in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, as well as in security sector reform programmes. We must incorporate children’s rights in humanitarian advocacy in order to ensure equal access to reintegration support for all children, including those formerly under the yoke of terrorist groups. Fourthly and lastly, we as the United Nations must avoid and deny any appearance of extending a semblance of legitimacy to terrorist groups in their action against children, because that action is based on force, violence and coercion. On the other hand, we must emphasize multifaceted support to the action of legitimate Governments in their fight against terrorism and their efforts aimed at nation-building and peacebuilding.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“First, there is a need to increase training programmes for State and civil society actors in matters related to human rights of the child and international humanitarian law. We believe that will strengthen the capacity of those actors in handling cases of children in conflict situations. It is also important that those programmes be, by design, gender-sensitive, taking into account the high levels of conflict-related sexual violence perpetrated against children. Secondly, we think that the utmost attention should be given to key legal instruments, including resolution 2427 (2018), taking into account local, national and regional approaches. In that connection, we underscore the relevance of implementing the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“We value such dialogue and engagement, as they reinforce our national and regional capacity to deal with the situation of terrorism and respect for children’s rights. Terrorism is, by definition, a negation and grave violation of children’s basic and fundamental rights, and it should be treated as such. Peace is the foundation for children’s security. It is the basis of their right to life, which is the most basic right. In order to prevent and respond to violations against children’s rights, it is crucial that we develop and implement holistic approaches that can address the structural causes of vulnerability of children and communities, including issues of development. In that regard, we would like to underline the following points.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“We believe that regional and international instruments are most important in that endeavour, including the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, the Convention of the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict, the Paris and Vancouver Principles and the Safe Schools Declaration. Those instruments are powerful prevention tools to ensure that children are better protected and not subjected to grave violations. In that context, we commend the positive role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. We appreciate her recent visit to our country, Mozambique. It was an opportunity to further strengthen our cooperation and coordinate our views and actions in a constructive manner.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“It is of paramount importance to implement the various resolutions of the Security Council, particularly resolution 1612 (2005), on the protection of children in armed conflicts. In that regard, we welcome the efforts made by Governments around the world in countries identified in the report of the Secretary-General, from Asia to Africa and from Latin America to Europe. We praise their commitment to addressing measures that are conducive to the protection of children and to the facilitation of humanitarian assistance for them. The United Nations and other relevant stakeholders play a pivotal role by extending their support through concrete actions in order to prevent violations against children all over the world. We must take stock of the existing international, regional and national tools to address violations against children.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“It is therefore with great concern that we continue to witness cases of violations of the fundamental human rights of children, including acts of killing, maiming, sexual violence, psychological torture committed against children, and their recruitment and use for criminal purposes. Mozambique condemns in the strongest terms the grave violations inflicted on innocent children. The rights of children and their protection and defence are enshrined in our Constitution. All of Mozambican society is conscious of the primary duty and responsibility of the State and of the society itself to defending and protecting our children. Accordingly, our Government considers it to be of fundamental importance to cherish and uphold the tenets of international human rights and of international humanitarian law as they are applied to children.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“We commend the Working Group on its results. Mozambique expresses great concern for the ongoing trend of violations against children’s rights around the world. As indicated in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/363), many children have been confronted with living in situations of vulnerability, which demands attention and action, particularly in areas affected by armed terrorist groups. Violence against children is a grave violation of human rights. At its core, it challenges the very notion of international peace and security that we espouse in this Chamber.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“Mozambique wishes to warmly congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. We pledge our fullest and strongest support. We also thank the United Arab Emirates for its excellent and dynamic presidency of the Council in June. We commend the United Kingdom presidency for convening today’s important open debate. We extend our appreciation for the comprehensive briefings made by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Mrs. Virginia Gamba de Potgieter; the UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Programmes, Mr. Omar Abdi; and Ms. Violeta. We also wish to pay tribute to Malta for its excellent leadership and devotion in chairing the Security Council’s Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“Within the framework of regional cooperation, the current rapprochement could be critical in addressing the humanitarian situation in Syria and the issue of Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries. The A3 would like to express its continued support to the Special Envoy in finding a political solution to the conflict in Syria. The political process underpinned by resolution 2254 (2015) remains the most viable solution to the conflict and to bringing the suffering of the Syrian people to an end. It is crucial to ensure that all the parties involved, including the international community, approach the situation from a humanitarian standpoint free of politicization. Ultimately, our individual and joint actions should be focused on ensuring the well-being of the Syrian people.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“We welcome the Government of Syria’s decision to extend the authorization for the opening of Bab Al-Salam and Al-Rai for another three months until August in order to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance in the country. We are hopeful that the cross-border resolution (resolution 2672 (2023)) will be renewed in a way that gives the United Nations and its humanitarian partners ample time to plan and successfully execute the operation. We have been engaging with the penholders to ensure an outcome that best serves the interests of the Syrian people. We want to acknowledge and commend the normalization of relations between Arab nations and Syria and Syria’s return to the League of Arab States family.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“The A3 encourages the United Nations to continue to do everything in its power and scope to increase crossline assistance to supplement cross-border aid, which, admittedly, remains a critical life-saving support for about 2.7 million people in north-west Syria each month. We remain concerned that women, girls and children continue to be the most vulnerable and disproportionately affected by the crisis. They are including being exposed to greater risks of gender-based violence, forced and early marriages, and restricted access to livelihood opportunities. As evidence of that, in the first quarter of 2023, more than 320 serious violations were committed against children. Children are increasingly showing signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we urge the United Nations and partners to increase funding for early-recovery programmes, particularly those that focus on income-generation projects and livelihood activities. Those projects and activities may avert an increase in the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance, strengthen self- reliance, improve individual and community well-being, and reduce future dependence on external assistance. We welcome the holding of the recent donors’ conference in Geneva, at which $10 billion was pledged to provide humanitarian assistance to Syria. We call on the concerned countries to honour their pledges as soon as is practicable.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“(spoke in English) The dire humanitarian situation in Syria has been aptly characterized by the Secretary-General as “one of the world’s most complex humanitarian and protection emergencies”. The already deplorable humanitarian situation occasioned by the 12-year-long war was aggravated by the earthquakes of 6 February 2023. This natural disaster has claimed the lives of more than 5,900 people, affected about 8.8 million people and caused extensive damage to housing and other infrastructure. Due to its complex nature, the international community and humanitarian agencies urgently need to expand existing humanitarian measures to be able to effectively deal with this multipronged crisis.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“We call on all Syrian parties to engage in an inclusive and broad political process, involving all actors in society, respecting the unity, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, and without foreign interference. We also encourage the Syrian authorities to put particular emphasis on the issue of the abducted and missing persons, in order to find a humanitarian way out so that the survivors and their families can obtain answers. In the same vein, we support progress in mine clearance. It is nevertheless worth remembering that those activities must be carried out in a timely manner, so as to reduce the risks to civilians from such devices and to clean up the working environment for United Nations personnel.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“The persistence of violence and attacks resulting in security and humanitarian crises in Syria, aggravated by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the cholera epidemic, the impact of climate change and the February earthquakes has reached its highest level since the beginning of the conflict in 2011. We encourage the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to pursue his mandate, despite a particularly difficult context, in favour of stability and a lasting, secure peace in Syria. We call on all parties to the conflict to respect the principles of distinction and proportionality, and to take all measures to spare civilian populations and infrastructure, in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“Mr. Afonso (Mozambique) (spoke in French): I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the African members of the Security Council, namely, Gabon, Ghana and my country, Mozambique (A3). The A3 would like to thank Ms. Najat Rochdi, Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, and Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for their briefings. We also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Türkiye in today’s meeting.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“In this context, we call again for the strengthening of the role of and support for such humanitarian institutions as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the World Food Programme.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“The dialogue for peace, the dialogue for negotiation and the dialogue for peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine must be based on this fundamental principle. The people of Israel and the people of Palestine deserve a firm political commitment from their leaders for a sustainable dialogue and for avoiding violent confrontations, occupations and attacks. In the same vein, we commend the tireless work of Special Coordinator Wennesland in the region. He deserves — and he has — our full support. Before concluding, I would like to underline the importance for the Security Council to guarantee compliance of its relevant decisions, as well as of United Nations resolutions, the Madrid principles and the Arab Peace Initiative. Humanitarian assistance plays a decisive role in restoring hope to a long-suffering people.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“Mozambique has been following with the great attention the situation in the Gaza region as well as in the occupied Palestinian territories, where the escalation of violence has been increasing. This scenario is the antithesis of the Sharm El-Sheikh dialogue initiative, in which the parties showed signs of commitment to the search for peace solutions. Mozambique calls for an immediate ceasefire and a slowdown in the escalation of violence in the region. We should encourage any hope for ongoing dialogue to continue in order to avert any more bloodshed. Mozambique wishes to reiterate its long-standing principled position of support for the two-State solution, which respects the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and independence, and the State of Israel’s right to existence.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source