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Agyeman

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first: 2022-01-05
most recent: 2023-12-29
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“The imposition of administrative and bureaucratic impediments to the operations of humanitarian agencies, including restrictions on the movement of female staff, affect the delivery of critical humanitarian assistance to segments of Yemeni society. We are particularly concerned about the persistence of the mahram obligation imposed on female humanitarian staff, which requires them to be accompanied by male guardians in Houthi-controlled areas. Such restrictions have a negative impact on the work of humanitarian workers and hinder access to aid. It bears repeating that the parties, particularly the Houthis, have an obligation to grant unimpeded access for the delivery of humanitarian aid to all those in need under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“As we laud this resource-mobilization effort, we note with concern that it falls far below the target of $4.3 billion and corresponds to just 28 per cent of what the United Nations said was required to prevent the further deterioration of the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen. We make an urgent appeal to the donor community to shore up support to help bridge the funding gap and ensure that every Yemeni in need of support is able to receive it. It is regrettable that, notwithstanding the Council’s repeated appeals to the parties, constraints in access continue to be a major barrier to the efficient and effective delivery of aid in Yemen.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“Addressing the high humanitarian needs of Yemen remains of utmost importance and must continue to engage the attention of the international community. The scale of the humanitarian challenge faced by Yemen is daunting. Two thirds of Yemen’s population — some 21.6 million people — still depend on outside aid, and more than 2 million Yemeni children suffer from acute malnutrition. Despite the soaring levels of hunger and poverty, funding shortages in recent years have forced the United Nations to scale back or cut half of its programmes, including emergency food assistance. The A3 therefore welcomes the generous pledges made by donors last month in Geneva, at the High- Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen, amounting to about $1.2 billion to support the humanitarian relief efforts in the country.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“It is an important confidence-building measure by the parties that we hope will lead to an agreement on the release of all detainees in fulfilment of their obligation under the Stockholm Agreement. The release of detainees will give hope and help ease the pain of the many Yemeni families that have been waiting anxiously to know the fate of their loved ones. While there has not been any major military escalation, we remain concerned about the risk from ongoing limited military activity along the front lines in Ma’rib, Sa’dah, Al-Hudaydah and Lahij governorates. We renew our appeal to the parties to continue to adhere to the elements of the United Nations-brokered truce and to stave off any action that might potentially unravel the fragile security situation in the country.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“We believe the people of Yemen deserve more and, accordingly, welcome the parties’ continuing engagements with regional stakeholders and the Special Envoy to renew and expand the truce, particularly the efforts involving local solutions for local problems. We pledge our support for every effort that will help restore lasting peace in Yemen. We encourage the parties, especially the Houthis, to engage constructively with the Government in good faith, motivated solely by the best interests of the people of Yemen. We welcome the commencement of the seventh meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the implementation of the Detainees’ Exchange Agreement last week in Geneva.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“Since this is the first joint statement of the A3 on Yemen, we avail ourselves of this opportunity to collectively encourage the continuing efforts of the Special Envoy to bring the Yemeni people together around the concept of an inclusive Yemeni-led peace that delivers security, stability and prosperity to all Yemenis. In respect of the political processes, we are encouraged that the elements of the expired truce continue to hold, affording the people of Yemen the rare opportunity to enjoy the longest period of relative calm since 2015. We encourage the parties to seize this period of tranquillity to advance engagements that could lead to a national dialogue where the crisis in the country would be addressed.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Gabon, Mozambique and my own country, Ghana (A3). We thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Assistant Secretary-General Joyce Msuya for their briefings and welcome the participation of the representative of the Republic of Yemen to today’s meeting. We also thank Ms. Albana Dautllari, Deputy Permanent Representative of Albania, for her briefing on behalf of the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014).”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“While we acknowledge that more could have been done, we are convinced that the present text is the outcome of best efforts and forms a good basis for future improvements that may be required. The A3 stands in solidarity with the South Sudanese people and encourages bold political actions to further the national reconciliation efforts and the effective implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. In conclusion, we wish to commend the penholder for the professional manner in which the negotiations were approached and thank all Council members for their exceptional cooperation and flexibility.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9281 (2023) · source
“The A3 welcomes the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 March 2024. We voted in favour of the resolution (resolution 2677 (2023)) because we strongly believe that UNMISS continues to be a stabilizing factor in the brotherly country of South Sudan and remains critical in addressing the multifaceted socioeconomic, political and security challenges in South Sudan, towards our collective quest for the much-desired peace and stability in the country. As A3, we engaged constructively during the negotiations. Indeed, we worked to ensure that the African perspective, including the concerns of the South Sudanese authorities, to the extent possible, were reflected in the text.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9281 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this explanation of vote after the voting on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), namely Gabon, Mozambique and my own country, Ghana. At the outset, let me, on behalf of the A3, express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Governments of Mozambique and Malawi for the tragic deaths and extensive infrastructural damage resulting from the devastating effects of Cyclone Freddy, which struck parts of the two countries. Our thoughts and prayers are with the peoples of the two countries at this difficult time. The A3 would like to take this opportunity to call for urgent international support for the emergency response in the two countries, to enable the affected populations to rebuild their lives.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9281 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, we wish to recall the provision of resolution 2670 (2022) relating to the decision to convene a formal meeting on the transition in Somalia no later than 31 March with the participation of Somalia, the African Union, the European Union and ATMIS as well as troop-contributing countries. We believe that such a meeting could provide a unique platform for discussing ways and means of aligning priorities between the ATMIS CONOPS and the Somalia Transition Plan. Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique reaffirm their support and commitment to Somalia’s sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity. We further encourage the Council and all key partners to take this into account as we seek to deliver long-term peace and stability for Somalia.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“As a security transition predicated on the departure of ATMIS by the end of 2024 rapidly approaches, we urge the Security Council to rethink the comprehensive removal of the arms embargo on Somalia, which is essential in the fight against Al- Shabaab and vital to the country’s peace and stability. The A3 calls on the international community to support Somalia in building her capacity in terms of training, logistics, mine clearance and human rights compliance. With the scheduled departure of African Union troops, it is imperative that the Somali defence and security forces be able to fulfil their sovereign duty to secure their territory.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“We acknowledge the importance of the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of Somalia and its neighbours — namely, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya — held on 1 February 2023 in Mogadishu. To completely free Somalia of the influence of Al-Shabaab and to facilitate the drawdown of ATMIS troops and the gradual transfer of security responsibilities to the Somali security forces, we support the recommendations outlined at that important Summit, including the agreement reached to make a final push for joint operations in areas still under the control of Al-Shabaab.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“In the light of the growing number of Somali civilians in critical need of humanitarian assistance, we renew our call for humanitarian donors to respond urgently to the humanitarian call. We further emphasize the necessity to assist the country in tackling the fundamental cause of the recurrent and continuous humanitarian disaster created by climate change. Somalia has been one of the smallest contributors to the climate crisis, yet it faces the most severe consequences of climate change. Its conditions demonstrate the link between climate change and security in Africa and require the support of major economies in addressing the country’s vulnerabilities to the vagaries of climate.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“We continue to be alarmed by the humanitarian situation in Somalia brought on by a protracted drought following five consecutive years of failed rains, which has been aggravated by the effects of decades of conflict, mass displacement and a fragile economic situation that is driving some Somalis to the edge of starvation. As noted in the briefings today, almost 1.3 million people have been internally displaced as a result of the longest and most severe drought in Somalia’s recent history, and an estimated 6.4 million Somalis will likely experience severe food insecurity in the first quarter of this year. Since mid-2021, more than 3.5 million animals have already perished, decreasing children’s access to milk and contributing to their nutritional inadequacies due to the absence of the lost livestock.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“We also support the African Union initiative to accelerate the implementation of the STP. However, we wish to caution that the sector-by-sector approach in terms of assessing the performance of the ATMIS CONOPS, as indicated in resolution 2670 (2022), should be conducted carefully and with the participation of all relevant stakeholders in a manner that avoids compromising the security gains achieved thus far. Again, we take note of the return of the 3,500 Eritrean-trained SNA troops as well as those forces currently undergoing training in anticipation of the eventual departure of ATMIS. We are confident that these actions strengthen the capabilities of the Somali National Army and help to advance the campaign against Al-Shabaab for the benefit of the overall security of the country.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“Against the backdrop of the extended timelines for Phase 1 of the ATMIS Concept of Operations (CONOPS) established by resolution 2670 (2022), the A3 supports the call by ATMIS on the Security Council and international partners to assist in addressing the additional deficit created by the delayed drawdown of ATMIS, in addition to the Mission’s other financing gap and the Somali Government’s quest to obtain both lethal and non-lethal support to equip the newly- generated SNA units and improve on their operational capabilities, particularly as preparations are in process for the complete withdrawal of ATMIS by December 2024. In this regard, we welcome the African Union/ United Nations joint roadshow to raise resources for ATMIS and encourage the efforts deployed in this regard by both organizations.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“Al-Shabaab continues to maintain the ability to outwit the security forces, allowing it the potential to launch lethal attacks against security personnel, civilians and Government officials. We also note the need to improve the relations between the Federal Government and some federal member states, as well as between some opposition elements and several federal member states. Talks over Somaliland’s status have also made little progress, and critical State-building tasks and funding gaps for implementation of the Somalia Transition Plan (STP) and the ATMIS mandate continue to be a significant obstacle.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“Also, the liberation of the port town of Harardhere, a key financial hub for Al-Shabaab, has been critical to the efforts to degrade the financial infrastructure of the terrorist organization and to the success of the ongoing battle against the terrorist group. The significant progress being made could not have been accomplished without the support of key allies. In this regard, we take note of the various forms of support offered by partners that have enabled the Somali Government to take the fight to Al-Shabaab. While commending the Somali Government for the progress made in the security sector, it is important to point out that Somalia still faces significant challenges. Much more work remains to be done.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“On the security front, we note that Al-Shabaab, like other terrorist groups active in the Sahel, West Africa and Southern Africa, continues to be a transnational threat. It is therefore imperative that additional efforts and resources are deployed to counter its ability to conduct operations in Somalia and other parts of the region. In this regard, we commend the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia for demonstrating a firm determination to eliminate the footprint of Al-Shabaab and applaud the people of Somali for rallying boldly behind their Government in the ongoing offensive against Al-Shabaab. As confirmed by the briefing we have just received, the sustained operations by Somali Security Forces and ATMIS have resulted in the liberation of several regions of Somalia from Al-Shabaab, notably Hirshabelle and Galmudug.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“The participation of Somali women at key decision-making levels is vital for good governance and long-term peace within the broader development spectrum. In this regard, we applaud the launch on 5 September 2022, of the Somali National Action Plan for the implementation of the Somali Women’s Charter and resolution 1325 (2000), requiring parties to a conflict to ensure that women’s rights are respected, that their participation in peace talks and post-conflict reconstruction is encouraged, and that females are safeguarded from sexual violence during and after armed conflict. We are confident that these measures will empower Somali women to make meaningful contributions to preventing and responding to violent extremism, climate change, humanitarian crises and other threats to national security.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“We acknowledge the progress made on the chapter of cooperation between the Federal Government of Somalia and federal member states, as well as the generation of forces and the handover of forward operating bases within the context of the security transition and the operationalization of the Somali security forces and the Somali National Army (SNA). We applaud President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s leadership in fostering an atmosphere more amenable to peaceful coexistence throughout the country by the significant initiatives he has undertaken to advance inclusive political dialogue. The Somali President’s numerous visits to front-line locations in the country to provide his personal support for continuing reconciliation efforts are highly commendable. We advocate the full and effective participation of women in Somalia’s peacebuilding efforts.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“(spoke in English) The members of the A3 welcome the significant progress being made by the Federal Government of Somalia in pursuing its key national priorities, particularly its six pillars for the period spanning 2022 to 2026. We particularly welcome the holding of the meetings of the National Consultative Council, presided over by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, aimed at advancing cooperation between the Federal Government and the federal member states, the efforts to accelerate the pace of negotiations with Somaliland, the strengthening of ties between federal and regional institutions of Government and efforts to ensure political stability.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“Mr. Agyeman (Ghana) (spoke in French): I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), namely, Gabon, Mozambique and Ghana. We express our appreciation to Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia and Acting Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, African Union (AU) Special Representative and Head of the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), and Ms. Sima Sami Bahous, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Women, for their comprehensive briefings. We also welcome the participation of our brother the Permanent Representative of Somalia in this meeting.”
2023-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9267 (2023) · source
“Before concluding, we continue to urge that all relevant actors cooperate to establish the facts and ensure that appropriate remedial action, including ensuring accountability, is taken, in order to bring an early closure to the matter. While investigations are ongoing, we urge restraint by all parties concerned and caution against unilateral actions that may be detrimental to peace.”
2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9266 (2023) · source
“We affirm the international community’s continuing interest in the matter, and we stress that the ongoing investigative processes should endeavour to keep the Russian authorities and operators informed and that the cooperation of the latter should be sought as necessary. We reiterate our position that in accordance with the objects of resolution 2341 (2017), critical infrastructure, especially of a transnational kind, should be protected and kept safe from harm as bridges for cooperation. We note from the available assessment that the environmental damage thus far has been localized and appreciate the swift actions of the concerned countries to mitigate the immediate impact. However, we remain concerned by the greenhouse-gas emissions, which have non-localized consequences.”
2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9266 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing to the Security Council. We also thank Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Mr. Ray McGovern for their perspectives. When we met in the Security Council last September, we expressed great concern about the unprecedented damage caused to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines as a result of what the preliminary investigations by Denmark and Sweden had established to be a deliberate act of sabotage (see S/PV.9144). We welcome the recent joint update submitted to the Council by Denmark, Germany and Sweden on the matter and the confirmation of their respective ongoing investigations by their national institutions. We encourage their further action to conclusively determine the full scope of the incident in respect of the motive and actors.”
2023-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9266 (2023) · source
“We urge that we remain bound together by this objective as we pursue the business of working collectively in the global interest in furtherance of durable peace and security on the Korean peninsula.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“We must address the unintended consequences of sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in a swift and all-around manner. It is also important to thoroughly evaluate the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea sanctions regime to better understand the gaps that have enabled sanctions override and facilitation of its nuclear-weapons programme without hindrance. In conclusion, we must be reminded of the strength that lies in the unity of the Council. Collectively, we have been entrusted with a powerful mandate by the architects of the present order to act on behalf of all Member States to maintain international peace and security. This places a unique and heavy responsibility on all members of the Security Council, not to only reflect immediate national interests, but to work collectively in the global interest.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“We must therefore aspire to respond to the developments in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in a different manner by modifying our approach and unifying our efforts. In that regard, we reiterate our call for the Council, together with all the relevant stakeholders, to begin the important task of rebuilding trust, solidarity and mutual respect through dialogue and diplomacy. We hope that the paths of mediation, which the Secretary-General also has at his disposal, will not be closed but rather prioritized for the objective of the complete, general and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. On sanctions, we note that they are an important tool in the toolbox of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security. However, sanctions are not an end in themselves.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“We must acknowledge that the instruments of influence that the Council has wielded thus far, particularly its existing resolutions on the matter and sanctions, have not been fully successful in stopping the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s weapons programme or eliciting its cooperation. As a Council, we must recommit to our common objectives and pursue the goals that are required to achieve concrete progress in furtherance of peace and security on the Korean peninsula. Throughout the Council’s meetings last year on this issue, and particularly during the two consultations this year, there have been very strong calls by all Council members for the Security Council to be unified.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“The current ICBM launch, which is reported to be a Hwasong-15, comes on the heels of the launches last year alone of another 8 ICBMs and at least 73 ballistic missiles and missiles combining ballistic and guidance technologies, all in clear violation of several Security Council resolutions. Ghana firmly deplores this present launch and others before it, and we reiterate our call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to comply with its obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions, refrain from further ballistic-missile launches, and return to compliance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, as well as International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari for his briefing to the Security Council and welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea. We continue to be gravely concerned by the escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula and the wider North-East Asia region following the latest launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and two short-range ballistic missiles by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which it claims was in response to the ongoing joint military exercises between the United States and the Republic of Korea.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9264 (2023) · source
“We encourage further financial and relevant support for the activities of UNRWA, whose continuing existence in support of the needed services by Palestinian refugees is a reflection of how much more needs to be done to achieve the goals of a just and durable solution to the Palestinian question. Finally, I reiterate Ghana’s continuing commitment to reinvigorating the Middle East peace process through renewed and constructive dialogue on a political horizon that leads to a peaceful resolution of the conflict and, ultimately, the realization of the two-State solution, on the basis of the 1967 lines, with Jerusalem as the shared capital.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“We urge a reconsideration of that position and remind the parties of their obligations under international law and several resolutions of the Council. We urge them to refrain from unilateral actions that obstruct and undermine efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive and just peace to the decades-old conflict. We call on the leadership of both Israel and Palestine, as well as regional stakeholders, to continue engaging in a meaningful and transparent manner in order to effect significant policy changes that support the efforts for durable peace through a political resolution, based on equal rights and justice. We note the sensitivities of the holy sites in Jerusalem and call for upholding the status quo ante. The object of religion, which is peace, should not be the basis for violence.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“We particularly find it regrettable that children, who deserve to live in peace and exploit their God-given talents, are being made victims of violence and used as tools of violence. Given that the experiences of children have a lasting impact on their physical, mental, emotional and psychosocial development, a departure from such a healthy and sound environment has serious and enduring negative consequences on their cognitive and emotional development. We therefore deplore the recent increase in the spate of violent clashes involving children in the occupied Palestinian territories, especially in the West Bank. The international community’s muted reaction to the need for investigations into systematic violations of human rights and other crimes by the parties has not been helpful in stabilizing the volatile situation on the ground.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“We encourage the active security cooperation of the Palestinian Authority with Israel in order to address the negative actions of Palestinian militant groups. We remain concerned about the sharp increase in violent attacks in the West Bank and Jerusalem and other Israeli settlements, which resulted in several fatalities on both sides during the reporting period, with many injured and others in critical condition. Besides the physical damage and destruction to civilian infrastructure, the interminable cycle of violence also negatively affects the economies, health and sociopolitical lives of millions of people in the Middle East region. We urge all parties to observe calm and exercise restraint and deem it important to prioritize the protection of civilians.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“We urge the Government of Israel to situate its actions within the limits of its obligations under international law, international humanitarian law and the prescriptions established through the resolutions of the Council. Its actions must help to abate the violations of the basic human rights of Palestinians, including the forceful demolition of their properties, transfer or forced evictions, arbitrary arrests, administrative detention, torture, unlawful killings and the denial of their basic rights to free movement and economic opportunities. We remain cognizant of Israel’s security concerns and condemn all incidents of attacks against its population and territory, including recent violent attacks such as stabbings, kidnappings and the launch of rockets from Gaza into Jerusalem and other Israeli civilian settlements.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“As most other members of the international community, Ghana is seriously, and understandably so, concerned about the recent Israeli Government policy intent and actions that expand the illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, including through the retroactive approval of settlement outposts, the further expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank and the demolition of Palestinian-owned homes and structures in the West Bank. Those actions, besides violating Palestinian rights, portends a de facto annexation of the West Bank and contravenes Israel’s obligation under the Fourth Geneva Convention. We are seriously concerned about the consequences that the recent steps of the Israeli Government have on the viability of the two-State solution and the impact it has on the security of the region.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“The concerning situation that the briefing conveys should reinforce our unyielding commitment to upholding the two- State solution to address the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and to redress the reversal of the peace and security gains achieved for the region after the ceasefire in May 2021. It is in that context that we support the presidential statement just agreed to by the Council (S/PRST/2023/1).”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, and the Deputy Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNWRA), Leni Stenseth, for their briefings. We encourage their further efforts for peace and in addressing the plight of the Palestinian people. We also welcome the participation in today’s meeting of the representatives of Israel and Qatar, as well as the Observer of the State of Palestine. As we know, the Security Council has a historical responsibility for the situation in Palestine. When we hear briefings such as we received this morning, the Council must be united around its established positions on the question of Palestine.”
2023-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9263 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I want to reaffirm Ghana’s unwavering commitment to upholding respect for the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, in accordance with international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We also maintain our firm position of non-recognition of the purported annexation of any Ukrainian territory.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“We therefore want to use this opportunity to reiterate our call on the aggressor State to put an end to its actions through the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of its troops from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine. We continue to believe that the Security Council was right to endorse the Minsk agreements as a settlement of the Donbas conflict, which has now been overtaken by the wider war on Ukraine and can be achieved only in a context of exclusively peaceful means. We therefore urge the continuing commitment of the international community in marshalling every possible effort to achieve a peaceful settlement of the aggression against Ukraine.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“We call on all sides to adhere to the principles of proportionality and distinction, which are necessary to mitigate the impact of war on the lives and livelihoods of innocent people. The high rates of casualties and destruction that have followed in the wake of the war in Ukraine leave us convinced that had the concerns for the Donbas region been genuinely shared, the approach to resolving them would not have been through an escalation of the conflict but rather its immediate cessation. We believe that any hope of renewing the spirit of the Minsk agreements would demand as a minimum condition a cessation of hostilities to encourage the signatories and other relevant actors to recommit to the obligations arising from the package of measures for the implementation of the agreements.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“An estimated 8 million refugees have been registered across neighbouring countries, while some 5.4 million people have been recorded as internally displaced. Those figures show the horrors of war and the futility of seeking to establish one’s interests abroad through the use of force. There are reports of increasing civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, about which we are deeply concerned, as well as the worsening security and humanitarian conditions resulting from the renewed missile attacks launched over the past few days against Ukraine. We emphasize once again the international obligation of the warring parties to respect and afford international humanitarian law in relation to the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in times of war.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“We all well recall that exactly one week after the Council’s consideration of the matter, Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity were assailed by its neighbour, the Russian Federation, and an attempt was subsequently made to unilaterally annex the territories concerned in Ukraine. During last year’s meeting, we also bemoaned the 14,000 human lives that had been lost since the start of the conflict in eastern Ukraine, as well as the displacement of 2.9 million others. As we speak today, the situation is far worse. According to some of the best estimates available, some 180,000 Russian soldiers may have died as a result of the aggression against Ukraine, in addition to approximately 120,000 Ukrainian civilians and troops. Many Ukrainian civilians have also been needlessly injured in Russia’s attacks.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary- General Miroslav Jenča and Ambassador Martin Sajdik for their briefings to the Security Council this morning. We recall that when the Council met on 17 February last year to discuss the implementation of the Minsk agreements (see S/PV.8968), we expressed concerns at the time about the agreements’ largely unimplemented provisions but also the hope that in furtherance of resolution 2202 (2015), the crisis in the eastern regions of Ukraine would be settled through peaceful means. Today we can see that any further consideration of the Minsk agreements has been rendered moot.”
2023-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9262 (2023) · source
“With the adverse effects of climate change and sea level rise and the looming threat of a climate catastrophe, we face a present and looming danger never previously imagined in modern times. We must therefore mobilize our collective capacity as never before to head off that threat to our existence.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“We are pleased to note that those dimensions of the problem, as well as the broader implications for the protection of vulnerable persons and those relating to a potential loss of sovereignty, are already under consideration by the International Law Commission. We commend the work of the Commission and the Study Group and call for cooperation and support in their efforts to develop and provide the legal framework for addressing the impacts of sea level rise and for maintaining international peace and security on the oceans and seas. In conclusion, let me say that the time when the risks to international peace and security could be put into neat, simple categories for action is fading.”
2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260 (2023) · source
“At a minimum, they must begin by delivering on the commitments made at the most recent Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 27), including the long-delayed delivery of the $100 billion promised to developing countries; operationalizing the loss and damage fund agreed in Sharm El-Sheikh; doubling adaptation funding, including a stand-alone implementation plan; replenishing the Green Climate Fund by the time COP 28 is held and advancing plans for early-warning systems to protect every person on the planet within five years. Fourthly, we must strengthen existing mechanisms to peacefully prevent and resolve conflicts in this era of climate change. That includes land-based conflicts over diminishing resources, as well as tensions relating to ocean governance.”
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