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Aguiar Barboza

lines on the record: 41
first: 2022-01-31
most recent: 2022-12-19
sittings or episodes: 9
sources: un-security-council

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“In this regard, we regret that the Agency’s verification and monitoring activities of nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA have been seriously affected. The resumption of such activities is critical for the successful restoration of full compliance with the JCPOA. In parallel, Brazil welcomes the efforts of the Director General of the IAEA to preserve the Agency’s ability to fulfil its mandate in the implementation of comprehensive safeguards in Iran and to clarify outstanding issues. Finally, with regard to the alleged transfers of unmanned aerial vehicles from Iran to Russia in possible violation of resolution 2231 (2015), Brazil awaits an independent assessment of such allegations.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source
“However, we remain hopeful that dialogue and mutual understanding will prevail and that all parties involved will demonstrate the flexibility and constructive spirit necessary to achieve that goal. Pending the conclusion of ongoing negotiations, we call upon all parties to refrain from any further actions that may jeopardize a possible and necessary agreement on the issue. As stated in the Secretary- General’s report, issues not related to the JCPOA should be addressed without prejudice to preserving the Plan and its accomplishments. Brazil defends the central role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the internationally recognized authority responsible for monitoring and verifying compliance with the non-proliferation obligations of States under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source
“Brazil reiterates its belief that the Iranian nuclear issue can be resolved only through peaceful and diplomatic means, in accordance with international law. It is our understanding that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) provides a suitable framework for dialogue among the parties concerned. Over the past four years, we have witnessed many actions that put the sustainability of the JCPOA in serious jeopardy. Such actions have also greatly increased the complexity of the task of agreeing on a common path towards restoring the JCPOA. We are concerned about increasingly frequent signs that the window of opportunity for negotiations towards that goal is closing.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Ambassador Fergal Mythen for his briefing, his report (see S/2022/937) and his work as Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). The work of the Facilitator is a central element in the process of monitoring the implementation of the resolution, alongside the Secretary-General’s reporting mechanism and the activities of the Procurement Working Group of the Joint Commission. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Ambassador Gonzato for their briefings. Brazil welcomes the reports of the Facilitator, the Secretary-General (S/2022/912) and the Joint Commission (see S/2022/919) and takes note of the findings therein.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9225 (2022) · source
“We are concerned about the humanitarian situation in South Sudan, as food insecurity levels remain alarmingly high. As Special Representative Haysom previously stated, more than 80 per cent of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance. We commend the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and all the partners that have provided relief during these difficult times. The safety of humanitarian workers is also worrisome, and we call upon the transitional Government to redouble its efforts to address that issue. In conclusion, we underscore Brazil’s support for UNMISS. The Mission has remained crucial for providing protection to civilians in conflict-affected areas and for assisting internally displaced persons fleeing grim humanitarian conditions and human rights violations.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“We acknowledge the importance of and the need to convene credible elections within the foreseen timelines. A new two-year window of opportunity appears to be more than sufficient to ensure that the long-awaited elections are held. Brazil takes note with appreciation the support provided by the African Union and IGAD for the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement. In particular, we acknowledge the Community of Sant’Egidio for its relevant involvement with non-signatory groups through the peace process. We also commend the continued graduation of the necessary unified forces. The unification of the armed forces is a vital pillar of South Sudan’s institutional development. We are hopeful that the necessary unified forces will soon become a symbol of national unity.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Special Representative Haysom, Ambassador Biang and Major General Gituai for their briefings. I also welcome the delegation of South Sudan to this meeting. We join the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in calling upon South Sudan’s transitional Government and the parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan to engage in a constructive dialogue and address the implementation of the early benchmarks of the road map for a peaceful and democratic end to the transitional period. We encourage inclusive negotiations among the parties, with the participation of women and persons with disabilities, focusing on the reconstitution of the Political Parties Council and the National Elections Commission.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“Wennesland for his continued efforts to de-escalate tensions throughout repeated cycles of violence in 2022. We urgently need to find ways to break those terrible cycles and promote an effective political process towards sustainable peace in the region.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“The recent outbreaks of cholera in camps are just another consequence of the deteriorating conditions on the ground. In Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, over 80 per cent live below the poverty line. Brazil echoes the calls for renewed efforts to restore UNRWA’s capabilities so that it can continue to deliver assistance and services in this moment of crisis. The Agency’s stabilization role in the region should not be undermined. We also stress the importance of international cooperation in assisting Palestinian authorities in their efforts to build stronger institutions and to foster economic growth. That will not only improve people’s lives, but may also contribute to intra-Palestinian reconciliation, which is a crucial step towards stabilization and the resumption of a genuine dialogue. In conclusion, Brazil once more thanks Mr.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“Brazil remains convinced that a two-State solution, within the framework of international law and the resolutions of the Council, is still the only way to meet the aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians, ensuring the security of all. But we need to work together towards that goal, instead of moving away from it. All actions that reduce the possibility of achieving that objective must be rethought. The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, recently recalled that desperation mounts when people, especially young people, are confronted with poverty, unemployment and a general lack of prospects, which could bring serious destabilizing effects to the region.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“Brazil also remains very concerned that places of worship have, on repeated occasions, turned into battlegrounds. We stress that the safety and security of religious sites is an essential component of freedom of religion or belief and should be preserved and respected. Brazil thanks the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process for his comprehensive briefing. We agree that the fragility of the situation underscores the urgency of changing dynamics on the ground while addressing the underlying security and political issues that are fuelling the current instability. Concerted efforts are needed to restore a political horizon and resume meaningful negotiations.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“We have been following with distress the recent escalation of violence in the region. Brazil strongly condemns the most recent terrorist attack, on 23 November, on bus stops in Jerusalem and expresses its solidarity with the families of the victims. We are alarmed at the high number of civilians killed and injured in the region in 2022, including many Israeli and Palestinian children. Mounting violence continues to be exacerbated by provocative actions and inflammatory rhetoric. Brazil urges all parties to maintain the ceasefire and to exercise maximum restraint. We renew our call on all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and to abide by all legal and moral obligations to spare children from the consequences of hostilities. Acts of terrorism are never justifiable and must halt immediately.”
2022-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9203 (2022) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion on the subject in closed consultations. The meeting rose at 11.45 a.m.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“Al-Hudaydah is a lifeline for millions of Yemenis and has a major role to play in the country’s economic recovery. We want to take this opportunity to reiterate our call to the Houthis to allow the Mission full freedom of movement. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I would like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I now give the floor to the representative of Yemen.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“The Yemen crisis must not be forgotten or sidelined. Humanitarian aid alone is not sustainable, and the Yemeni economy must be given the conditions to recover. That includes regular fuel imports, the increased mobility of people and goods, foreign financial aid and, especially, respect for the military truce. Throughout the conflict, Yemen has seen a vicious cycle of violence, economic crisis and humanitarian disaster combined. Peace and stability will not return unless each of those factors is addressed in turn. Finally, as we prepare to renew the mandate of the United Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement on Wednesday, it is also appropriate to recognize the valuable work done by the Mission in stabilizing Yemen’s vital Red Sea coast in spite of significant challenges.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“We have once again heard from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs that the humanitarian response in Yemen is facing extremely serious challenges. The truce has brought about a sharp decrease in civilian casualties, but we are still very far from meeting the basic needs of Yemenis. As Assistant Secretary-General Msuya just said, we are short of more than 50 per cent of the funds needed for humanitarian aid to Yemen. It is urgent that we work as an international community to close the funding gap. If we do not, we will continue to meet again in the Council, month after month, only to hear that the World Food Programme, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNICEF and other agencies have reduced or closed down yet another programme, while the needs of Yemenis have continued to increase.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“We have seen progress with regard to most of its provisions, including increased fuel imports and civilian flights in the north. As we have repeatedly heard today, reopening the roads in Taiz and elsewhere is now the missing link in the agreement announced in April. We urge the Houthis to reconsider and to commit fully to the Special Envoy’s two-phase plan for reopening roads to civilian traffic. This is no time for brinkmanship or delaying tactics. On the eve of Eid Al-Adha, the parties renewed their commitment to the truce, which was a very positive signal, but it must be followed by action. The truce is the first building block in constructing a permanent ceasefire and a sustainable peace, and reopening the roads is an essential step towards that ultimate goal.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Brazil. I would first like to thank Mr. Grundberg and Ms. Msuya for their informative briefings, and to welcome our Yemeni colleague to today’s meeting. We have now entered the third month of the nationwide truce initiated in April and renewed in June. Its first month coincided with the Yemeni people’s first relatively peaceful Ramadan in more than seven years, and on Friday they were able to celebrate Eid Al-Adha without fear of becoming victims in military confrontations. It is the longest respite that ordinary Yemenis have had from the fighting since 2014, and the past few months have given them hope that the conflict will not rage on indefinitely and that a return to normality is possible. However, the truce will not hold if it is not fully implemented.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“I thank Ms. Msuya for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, and Ms. Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Grundberg.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“To conclude, we take note of UNITAD’s need to recruit expert personnel to support its activities in Iraq and encourage efforts to enhance geographic diversity across UNITAD staff.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“In a spirit of partnership, we commend the collaboration between UNITAD and the Iraqi Government in the collection, storage and analysis of evidence of the atrocities committed by ISIL. We also acknowledge UNITAD’s efforts to build the capacity of Iraq’s judicial system. Our collective responsibility to promote justice and seek redress for the victims of international crimes, including through domestic courts assisted by UNITAD, can be addressed properly only as part of a collective, coordinated effort. Another important aspect of UNITAD’s activities is oversight, which is also valid for other investigative bodies of the United Nations that are preventive in nature. Justice can be delivered only within the limits of the law, and we must be able to ascertain and oversee compliance by United Nations organs with those limits.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“It goes without saying that, in implementing its mandate, UNITAD must be impartial and independent and act consistently with the Charter of the United Nations and other relevant norms of international law. The international rules on the allocation of jurisdiction among States, in particular, is one such relevant branch of international law. We therefore stress the importance of respecting Iraqi sovereignty in the pursuit of accountability for crimes committed on its territory, including in the sharing of information by UNITAD with third countries. We recall that UNITAD’s mandate to support domestic prosecutions has the Iraqi authorities as its primary intended recipient.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“Members of all religions across the country have suffered the consequences of the crimes of Da’esh/ISIL, and all survivors must receive support in their efforts to move on with their lives within their communities. We therefore praise the progress made in investigations concerning core crimes under international law committed by ISIL against the Christian community, as well as other ethnic and religious groups in Iraq. We also welcome the Special Adviser’s conclusion in his report (see S/2022/434) that UNITAD has begun a new central stage of its work, namely, the development of case files to hold ISIL leaders accountable for their crimes.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Special Adviser Ritscher and his team for their work and for his comprehensive update on the activities of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ ISIL (UNITAD). I would also like to welcome the Permanent Representative of Iraq and commend the Iraqi Government for its cooperation with UNITAD in its work. The serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Iraq deserve the utmost condemnation. The perpetrators’ utter disregard for the law and for civilian lives must not go unpunished. Promoting accountability for ISIL crimes in Iraq is key to long-term stability in the country.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“Brazil appreciates the work carried out by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya in documenting cases, and we reiterate our appeal to the Libyan authorities to redouble their efforts aimed at preventing such abuses from recurring.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“The recent visit by Special Adviser Stephanie Williams to Tarhouna highlights the importance the United Nations attaches to the investigation of crimes perpetrated by individuals and groups opposed to reconciliation. It is necessary to ensure that those involved in violations and abuses are held accountable for their actions with transparency and in accordance with due process of law. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/409) shows that the situation of migrants and refugees remains precarious. Reports continue to circulate about deaths, arbitrary and clandestine prisons, disappearances, torture and sexual violence against vulnerable individuals and families.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Brazil understands that civil society has an important role to play in this process and therefore urges the Libyan authorities to reconsider the restrictions imposed by the Civil Society Commission. Reports of arbitrary arrests of activists and opinion makers are extremely concerning at a time when Libya is engaged in the construction of a democratic constitutional framework. There are also concerns about the threat of deterioration in security conditions. We commend Libyan stakeholders for their commitment to preserving the ceasefire. However, we know that the political impasse and the continuation of serious human rights violations place additional pressure on an extremely fragile stability.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. I also thank Ambassador Tirumurti for his briefing on the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuit to resolution 1970 (2011). We welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Libya at this meeting. We take note of the new round of negotiations in Cairo to overcome the political impasse in Libya. We hope that the Libyan political forces will reach an agreement on the constitutional framework that will make it possible to set new dates for the presidential and legislative elections. Completion of the transition period is a condition for the success of the national reconciliation.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“We therefore recognize the exemplary cooperation shown by the international community and especially by the Governments of Iraq and Kuwait, represented here today by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and the Permanent Representative of Kuwait, Mr. Mansour Ayyad Alotaibi.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“The resolution, which lifts compensation duties previously decided by the Council, represents the fruit of Iraq’s efforts and determination. We should also recognize the understanding and collaborative spirit shown by Kuwait during the Commission’s period of work, as well as the work of third countries, international organizations and the UNCC staff in bringing the process to its necessary conclusion. The closure of the UNCC represents yet another page turned on enmities of the past and another sign that the burgeoning partnership between Iraq and Kuwait can be a force for stability and prosperity in the region.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“At the outset, Brazil would like to commend the Governing Council of the United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC), represented by its President, Ambassador Michael Gaffey, for the Governing Council and Commission’s remarkable work throughout the years. Brazil welcomes today’s adoption of resolution 2621 (2022), which marks the termination of the Compensation Commission. After more than three decades of activity, the Commission has fulfilled its purpose as an instrument of redress for a wide range of entities and individuals affected by the tragic events of 1990. In pursuing its mandate, the UNCC has also served as a means of furthering reconciliation and rebuilding trust. We would like to commend Iraq for its steadfast commitment to meeting its obligations throughout one of the most challenging periods in its history.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8972 (2022) · source
“We encourage the United Nations Office of Counter- Terrorism and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate to fully take into account the guidance provided in the Strategy — a document negotiated and adopted by the most representative organ of the Organization. In conclusion, being one of the last speakers today, I can easily affirm that all members of this organ continue to consider terrorism a major threat to international peace and security. It is on the way to combat it that might elicit divergent views. Brazil is committed to contribute to our discussions on how to combat terrorism and honour its victims, always acting within the parameters of international law and in a manner consistent with the division of labour among United Nations organs, as established in the Charter.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“Despite all Security Council resolutions with binding obligations on counter-terrorism, we have to recall that there is no agreement on the exact parameters of what constitutes terrorism, which is currently one of the major threats to international peace and security. We should not let the lack of clarity on issues with criminal repercussions be the norm in our work. And neither should we circumvent due process when designating new terrorist individuals or entities. Last year, the General Assembly adopted the seventh review of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. The Strategy is a consensual text that reflects the common views of the entire United Nations membership on how to tackle the terrorist threat.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“Expressions of xenophobia, discrimination and prejudice not only contribute to social exclusion but also fuel extremist narratives that are conducive to terrorism. We must react against measures that are inconsistent with respect for diversity, such those associating terrorism with specific cultures, religions or ethnic groups. Moreover, all counter-terrorism actions must abide by international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, as well as human rights, humanitarian law and refugee law. If counter-terrorism takes place at the expense of international law, it will have defeated its purpose and perhaps led to additional extremism conducive to terrorism.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“We note that, during the reporting period, Da’esh continued to suffer leadership losses, including the most recent ones mentioned today. At the same time, it is concerning to receive reports on the resilience of its terrorist ideology, including among younger generations. It is high time to recognize that security measures alone might be able to kill terrorists, but not their ideas. For Brazil, prevention is instrumental in any sustainable counter-terrorism strategy. Terrorist groups have attracted recruits by offering them a sense of purpose and belonging that they probably failed to acquire elsewhere. Social exclusion and youth unemployment have increased the vulnerability of people to the recruitment tactics of terrorist groups.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“We have the responsibility to treat children primarily as victims, and actions leading to statelessness should be avoided by all States. A second worrisome trend concerns the expansion of Da’esh to the African continent, with a large number of attacks and victims. We commend the efforts of Mr. Voronkov and Mr. Chen in support of the implementation of regional counter-terrorism strategies and stress the importance of integrated policies to tackle the conditions conducive to terrorism, while addressing social, humanitarian and security concerns. Brazil condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The repudiation of terrorism is enshrined in the Brazilian Constitution as a guiding principle of our foreign policy.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“The Secretary-General’s report affirms that one of the most pressing issues is the situation of foreign terrorist fighters and their family members who are in detention camps in the core conflict zone in the Syrian Arab Republic. It highlights that this protracted humanitarian, human rights and security crisis risks exacerbating the global terrorist threat landscape. When counter-terrorism efforts disregard basic notions of humanity, they tend to reinforce rather than counter the narratives of terrorist groups. It is therefore imperative — not only on moral and legal grounds but also as an effective strategy to address the terrorist threat — to ensure full respect for human rights, humanitarian law and refugee law in addressing the situation.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the Russian Federation for organizing this briefing, as well as Mr. Voronkov and Mr. Chen for their briefings on the fourteenth report of the Secretary- General (S/2022/63) on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh) to international peace and security. Brazil shares the Secretary-General’s concern about the threat posed by Da’esh and its affiliates to international peace and security, particularly its regional spillover and online terrorist radicalization. We also note the interplay between terrorism and armed conflict, as a reminder of the importance of pursuing comprehensive strategies to address the root causes of both armed conflict and terrorism, which frequently overlap.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“The fact that Council members could not reach consensus on that was very unfortunate. In three months, the Council will meet again to renew UNSMIL’s mandate. We hope that next time that a decision will be taken that prioritizes the best interests of the Libyan people and respects the right of elected members to participate fully in the negotiations.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source
“Brazil voted in favour of technical rollover resolution 2619 (2022), on the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), because it understands that the alternative would send an even more negative message to the Libyan people about the Security Council’s commitment to the stabilization of their country. But the way in which the text of the resolution was negotiated was far from what should be expected from this body. I thank the United Kingdom for its efforts to incorporate the recommendations of the 2021 independent strategic review into the UNSMIL mandate. At this decisive moment for Libya, it was high time for the Mission to have an adequate structure to mediate dialogue between the Libyan political forces, assist in institution-building efforts and monitor the ceasefire.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source