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“We look forward to the joint military and police capability study to be carried out during this quarter by the Department of Peace Operations. While acknowledging the gains made on the political track, our quest for lasting peace for the people of Mali should continue unabated considering the complex political challenges, heightened insecurity and deteriorating humanitarian situation that persist in the country. On the political situation, the restoration of constitutional order remains a critical enabler for peace in Mali. In that regard, we welcome the submission of the draft constitution as well as the adoption of the electoral law, which form part of the broader reforms required to take forward the political transition and fulfil the Algiers peace agreement.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“The A3 appreciates the positive contribution of MINUSMA to the stability of Mali, and as this year we mark MINUSMA’s decade-long presence in Mali, we urge support in consolidating the gains made in helping our brother people of Mali to address the myriad challenges facing their country. We understand Mali’s continuing concerns regarding the security situation there and believe that with the support of the Security Council and the cooperation of the Malian authorities, the implementation of MINUSMA’s mandate, which remains relevant, will help the Malian people to achieve their aspirations for a peaceful, stable and united nation. In that regard, we will closely engage the Secretary- General and the other members of the Council on the best configuration for MINUSMA following the present review.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“I deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, Gabon, Mozambique and my own country, Ghana (A3). We welcome the quarterly report of the Secretary- General on Mali (S/2023/21) as well as his report on the internal review (S/2023/36) of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), which is currently being reviewed. We thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General El-Ghassim Wane for his insightful briefing, as well as his diligent engagement in helping to find durable solutions to the situation in Mali. We also thank Ms. Aminata Cheick Dicko for her perspective and welcome the presence in this meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mali, His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“We continue to be concerned about the plight of the Palestinian people, especially in Gaza, and reaffirm our support for the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in providing much-needed humanitarian assistance. In conclusion, Ghana reaffirms its belief that the path for lasting peace and stability in the Middle East continues to be through the two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side within secure and recognized borders, on the basis of the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestinian State. We reiterate our commitment to supporting a meaningful peace process that can eventually provide the framework for a peaceful and prosperous Middle East.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“As we have stated in the past, we are deeply concerned about the interminable cycle of violence in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and believe that a varied and international law-compliant approach is required in addressing the security concerns of Israel. We are equally concerned about the acts of terrorism perpetrated against Israel and its citizens. We remind the parties of their obligations under international law and several resolutions of the Council and urge them to refrain from unilateral actions that obstruct and undermine efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive and just settlement of the decades-old conflict.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“Over the years, the State of Israel has tried endlessly to burnish its democracy, good governance and rule of law in the Middle East and, therefore, when its policies and practices veer off global expectations, it creates great disappointment, regardless of the imperatives. We hope that its institutions will continue to be strengthened and their independence guaranteed. We also hope that in pursuing its security concerns, the State of Israel will be mindful of its obligations under international law concerning the near-daily raids that have led to the arrest of hundreds of Palestinians, the demolition of several Palestinian homes and properties and the increasing incidence of human rights abuses, violations and detentions, without charge or trial, against Palestinians, especially in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“We therefore hope that the Government of Israel would see beyond short-term national considerations and invest the needed time and effort in restoring trust with the Palestinian Authority for sustainable peace, while building upon past initiatives and seeking new possibilities. Peace is, however, not a one-way activity. The Palestinian Authority, for its part, needs to work with Israel and, indeed, all other actors across the Palestinian nation to control the unauthorized use of violence by armed and militant groups, whose actions do not serve the cause of peace nor the ultimate aspiration of Palestinian statehood. We urge all militant groups to channel their energies towards a robust political process that can deliver the much-needed peace.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“Since 28 December 2022, we have been concerned about evolving developments, including: first, the pledge to annex the occupied West Bank as part of the priority to “advance and develop settlement in all parts of the land of Israel”; secondly, the ban imposed on Palestinian flags in public spaces on 7 January and the attempt to associate national symbols of the Palestinian people with terrorism; thirdly, the restrictions placed on the movement of Palestinian Authority (PA) officials, including the suspension of the travel permit of Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Al-Malki and three other high officials of the PA; and fourthly, the seizure of Palestinian tax revenue. We know that the price to be paid for peace is usually high, but the cost of conflict is not worth finding out.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“I join others in thanking Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his comprehensive briefing on the overall situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, and welcome, in that regard, the briefing on the detailed measures being taken to restore calm in observed hotspots and to activate processes towards the peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We also welcome the participation of the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine and the Permanent Representative of the State of Israel in today’s meeting. We note that, while the Israeli Government could still contribute to stability in the Middle East, some of its early actions have given cause for concern regarding the prospects for peace, especially as it relates to the two-State solution.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“In bringing our statement to a close, allow me to reiterate Ghana’s firm commitment to multilateralism and the rule of law. Ghana fully embraces the responsibility that our membership of the Council entrusts upon us and remains committed to doing the work that is needed to help deliver the promise of international peace and security.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“Lastly, I wish to focus attention on accountability as a central tenet of the rule law and on the continuing need for the Security Council to support effective international accountability mechanisms in the global fight against impunity. As it has done in the past in relation to international crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, the Council, through the instruments available to it, can support efforts to strengthen the international accountability and justice system. In addition, we must be mindful of avoiding the politicization of sanctions, as this tends to weaken their effectiveness as a behaviour-modification tool. We must seek to be transparent and consistent in application of sanctions in all relevant situations.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“Strengthening coordination and cooperation among the organs and coherence with other international institutions should therefore form part of the efforts to strengthen the operation of the rule of law among nations. While it is true that many of the successes of the United Nations in ensuring relative global stability can be credited to the Security Council, it is equally true that the effectiveness of the work of the Council is impeded by the lack of convergence of actions outside the Council, including the absence of global solidarity for addressing several emerging crises that require global cooperation to be successful.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“We believe that the Security Council must be representative of the international community as a whole and should reflect present geopolitical realities. On this matter, Ghana has consistently called for the acceleration of reforms on the basis of the widely supported African position espoused in the Ezulwini Consensus. The reform of the Council is a herculean task but, nonetheless, it is one that we must embark on without undue delay. We hope that during the upcoming intergovernmental negotiations process, real progress will be made in the scope and depth of the reform of this important organ. Thirdly, it is important to recognize that the distinct mandates of the principal organs of the United Nations are mutually re-enforcing.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“We must understand that while unilateral actions may, in the short term, bring us closer to our preferred outcomes, in reality, they place us further from the reach of our desired aspirations, as our actions can trigger counteractions that make no one better off. Secondly, in strengthening the rule of law of nations, it is important that key global institutions, organs and processes, including the Security Council, which is entrusted with the primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security, should be urgently reformed. We cannot fight new evils with old tools and, undoubtedly, the post-1945 construct of the Security Council no longer supports the effective execution of its mandate, leading many to question the Council’s very relevance.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“First, amid weakened bonds of friendship and peaceful coexistence among States, we must remind ourselves of the common obligations to respect international law and uphold the Charter of the United Nations, which, collectively, support a peaceful and stable international order. We must remind ourselves of the benefits that accrue to all when, in their relations with each other, States constrain their actions within the limits of international law and the fundamental principles of self-determination, sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-aggression of States and the prohibition of the threat or use of force. As the ongoing war in Ukraine and elsewhere show, when the agreed rules are violated, we all suffer, even if in varying degrees. We must therefore recommit to the pacific settlement of disputes.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the Secretary-General’s new vision of a people-centred approach to the rule of law outlined in his report entitled Our Common Agenda (A/75/982) and remain encouraged by the reaffirmation of commitments expressed in the landmark 2012 declaration on the rule of law contained in General Assembly resolution 67/1. We believe the present period to be an important moment to go beyond familiar rhetoric and adopt practical measures that can enhance the chances for a stable global environment. In that regard, we would like to highlight the following additional four points.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“For Ghana, we have no doubt that it is precisely because of the authoritative influence of the rule of law among nations that most Member States see violations clearly when they occur and remain dissatisfied when rules persist in serving the interest of a few rather than the aspirations of all. We therefore support the strengthening of the rule of law among nations and endorse the continuing focus of the United Nations in support of the rule of law at national and international levels. Like many others, we are resolved in our ambition to achieve a just, fair and equitable rules-based order that provides a balance between peace, development and human rights.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“Developing countries are also still seeking systemic changes to the international trade and financial systems and effective arrangements of development cooperation necessary for building the resilience critical for international peace and security. Regrettably, we have also seen examples of powerful States projecting parochial national interests onto the global stage and selectively applying or disregarding the fundamental principles of international law and the values that underpin the United Nations Charter. While some have evoked these unacceptable exceptions to the rule of law among nations or the existing gaps between principle and practice as justification for violations of international law, many more, and rightly so, have chosen to stand up for the Charter and international law.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“It has fostered important international arrangements for pursuing diplomatic relations, implementing sustainable development objectives, addressing environmental, climate and universal health concerns, and creating reasonable conditions for progress in all countries. However, understandably, the rules-based order is not perfect. For instance, it has not been able to prevent the dysfunctional aspects of the present global political and security environment characterized by violent conflicts, humanitarian crises, systematic human rights violations, threats of nuclear proliferation and use of nuclear weapons, and a worsening climate crisis that threatens our very existence.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“The options we have chosen in favour of the values and principles that underpin our rules-based international system have been fundamental to the maintenance of peace and security, the enjoyment of human rights and individual well-being and sustainable development. Indeed, the application of the rule of law among nations has come with significant benefits. It has helped to deliver more than 100 nations from oppressive colonial rule and foreign domination — although a few remain — and provided constraints on the use of force, except in limited circumstances prescribed by the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“I warmly welcome your leadership of this open debate, Sir, and thank Japan for focusing the attention of the Security Council on the rule of law among nations, a subject that has acquired great significance in recent years. I also thank Secretary-General António Guterres for his statement and the President of the International Court of Justice, Judge Joan E. Donoghue, and Professor Dapo Akande for their enriching contributions. History is replete with the tragedies that accompanied the efforts of States to impose their will on others and manage inter-State relations only on their own terms. In the post-1945 era, however, the world has settled on an order framed by the rule of law, based on mutual recognition and respect for the sovereign equality of States, as well as respect for the rights of people everywhere.”
2023-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9241 (2023) · source
“We welcome the integration of the human security concerns of women and youth into the recently adopted 2022–2026 ECOWAS early warning and early response strategic plan and encourage further support for the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. Before concluding, let me convey our support for the efforts of the penholders to work on a presidential statement on UNOWAS with members of the Council. Such a statement, we believe, could boost the efforts of UNOWAS in dealing with the crises in the region.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“We urge support for humanitarian assistance and towards livelihood empowerment pipelines that leverage homegrown and regional initiatives such as the Climate Responses to Sustaining Peace initiative launched at the just-ended twenty-seventh Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Egypt, as well as the Dakar Call to Action on Climate Change, Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel. Lastly, we re-emphasize the need to prioritize investment in addressing the root causes of instability in the region, including governance and development deficits. That would require adopting deliberate measures aimed at empowering young people and women to meaningfully participate in governance processes.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“The situation of insecurity and other aggravating factors, such as climate change and food insecurity, are worsened by violations of human rights in many contexts. The frequency and severity of climate-related crises seem to be rising exponentially. Last year, we saw catastrophic droughts and floods, all of which are believed to have been exacerbated by climate change. We note the link between climate change and insecurity, resulting in increasingly stressed tensions and intercommunal clashes.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“We reiterate our long-standing position that the question of adequate, predictable and sustainable funding for regional security initiatives that respond to threats to international peace and security is a pressing matter on which the Council must have a unified position. We urge continuing engagement on the spillover effect of the lingering crisis in Libya on the Sahel and the threat that the return of foreign terrorist fighters and the proliferation of small arms and light weapons pose to the region’s stability. We similarly affirm the need for continuing attention on maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, even though coordinated actions are beginning to yield a downward trend in piracy incidents. The humanitarian situation in the Sahel is worrisome. Approximately 6.3 million persons are displaced, and 11,000 schools are closed.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“We support the efforts of regional initiatives such as the Accra Initiative, the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force and the Multinational Joint Task Force and welcome the Secretary-General’s call on partners to increase their contributions to enhance the implementation of such regional arrangements, including the ECOWAS plan of action to combat terrorism for the period 2020–2024. We look forward to the upcoming report of the Independent High-Level Panel on Security and Development in the Sahel, led by former President Mahamadou Issoufou of the Niger, and hope that it will provide realistic recommendations that leverage the best elements of the existing regional initiatives and an enhanced unified regional force in a robust response to the growing incidence of terrorism in the region.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“We recall the communiqués of the sixty-first and sixty-second ordinary sessions of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, urge adherence to the agreed electoral timetables for a definitive return to constitutional rule and note the need for sustained engagement for inclusivity and tolerance of political pluralism. With regard to the security situation, the A3 remains deeply concerned about widespread insecurity in the Sahel and its potential spread to littoral countries. We note the adverse impact of terrorist incidents on civilian populations and the increasing use of improvised explosive devices, which also target peacekeepers and national security personnel. We express our deepest condolences and sympathy to all the families of the victims of terrorism in the region.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“We note that the elections will be held in 10 countries of the region and are encouraged by the consolidation of democracy in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Cabo Verde and Benin, which two days ago concluded successful legislative elections. We look forward to successful general elections next month in Nigeria, the region’s largest democracy. In that regard, we welcome the signing of a peace pledge by the presidential contenders and encourage a good-faith commitment by all stakeholders to peaceful elections. We condemn all attempted coups in the region and continue to be concerned about the countries in transition. We encourage the restoration of constitutional order in the countries concerned, in accordance with the ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“However, we note persisting concerns about insecurity in some parts of the region, the stagnation of democratic practices in some countries and the challenging humanitarian situation in several societies. Those prevailing challenges, coupled with regional aspirations, require a concerted United Nations effort to pursue balanced actions for a resilient region. We therefore believe that the Office’s mandate, which is up for renewal, remains relevant. In addition, the A3 wishes to highlight some points on the political, security and humanitarian situations. On the political situation, we welcome the diplomatic efforts that have enabled the release of the 46 Ivorian soldiers who were detained in Mali, thus putting an end to a diplomatic crisis between the two brotherly countries.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“We also welcome the briefings made by Mr Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). We further commend the Peacebuilding Commission for its forward-looking advisory note, which underscores the importance of an integrated and coherent United Nations system. More than 20 years after its establishment, UNOWAS continues to make significant contributions to the peace and stability of West Africa and the Sahel region. Since the most recent briefing on UNOWAS to the Council in July (see S/PV.9086), we have seen useful progress in the consolidation of democracy in some countries of the region, observed the continuing effectiveness of the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission and witnessed the reduction of maritime piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“I deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, namely, Gabon, Mozambique, and Ghana (A3). We welcome the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) (S/2022/1019) and take this opportunity to thank the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Annadif Mahamat Saleh, for his sterling performance and significant contribution in addressing the challenges of the region. While looking forward to the appointment of a substantive head of UNOWAS, we thank Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General Giovanie Biha, the Officer in Charge, for her briefing and insightful perspectives as well as for her continued engagement with regional stakeholders.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“We will continue to urge the parties to resume direct negotiations for a comprehensive and lasting peace in a spirit of cooperation and good faith. Finally, Ghana reaffirms its belief that lasting peace and stability in the Middle East is possible through a two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side, within secure and recognized borders on the basis of the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of a Palestinian State.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“We therefore urge the parties to carefully constrain the flourishes of unilateral action that can deepen suspicion and create conditions that encourage those on both sides who do not seek peace to destroy the confidence that is required for dialogue and genuine engagement. In this new year of hope, we urge Israel and Palestine to engage constructively to address the security concerns of Israel and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. That is important if the collective aspiration of the Council, the neighbouring countries in the region and the international community is to be realized. For its part, Ghana will continue to encourage the parties to seek the narrow and difficult path of peace through a renewed and constructive dialogue on a political horizon.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“Jerusalem is supposed to be a place of peace, and, indeed, its holy sites are of significance to Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike. While urging religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence, we note with concern the confrontations and violent clashes that preceded and took place after the Israeli Minister’s visit. We therefore welcome the fact that both the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Israel have clarified their Government’s position that there has not been any policy change in relation to the holy sites of Jerusalem. We believe this is an important act by the new Israeli Government, and we urge consistency in maintaining the status quo ante. However, the renewed tensions in the Middle East are more than manifestations of the recent incidents. They reflect decades of actions that have created mistrust on both sides.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“Nonetheless, the creation of the State of Israel by mandate of the Security Council and the anticipated establishment of the State of Palestine are sacred trusts that must be carried through. It is in this regard that we deem it important that the Council always act as an enabler for the Middle East peace process, by bringing the parties back on track when they veer off and encouraging their efforts when it serves the cause of peace. Ghana has closely followed the recent events in Jerusalem that provoked today’s meeting. The unscheduled visit by the Minister of National Security of Israel to the holy site of Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount on 3 January has regrettably created renewed tensions in the Middle East.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the delegations of China and the United Arab Emirates for requesting today’s meeting and Assistant Secretary- General Khaled Khiari for his briefing to the Council. We also welcome the participation at this meeting of the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine and the Permanent Representatives of Israel and Jordan. Undoubtedly, the situation in the Middle East, which has been on the agenda of the Security Council for more than seven decades, is a difficult dispute by any measure. Unlike many other conflicts, the passage of time has not made it any easier for the international community to resolve the dispute. Rather, day by day, we seem to be drifting further away from our envisaged goal.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“We underscore the importance of the proposed high- level in-person meeting between officials of the Syrian Arab Republic and the OPCW, as such dialogue and consultations among key players of the two sides could foster the momentum needed and speed up the process towards a conclusive resolution of the outstanding issues. We hope that the two sides will expedite action to prepare an early meeting. In conclusion, the A3 collectively reiterates the call for enhanced and constructive engagement between the OPCW Technical Secretariat and Syria’s national authorities, in order to urgently address all outstanding issues that constrain meaningful progress in the full implementation of resolution 2118 (2013).”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9235 (2023) · source
“We encourage the Syrian Arab Republic to elevate constructive cooperation with the Technical Secretariat, in line with resolution 2118 (2013) and the Chemical Weapons Convention, in order to help resolve, among others, the following lingering issues: first, the organization of the next round of consultations with the Declaration Assessment Team; secondly, the 20 outstanding issues that have been pending for some time now; thirdly, the issue of detection of a Schedule 2.B.04 chemical at the Barzah facilities in November 2018; and fourthly, the full declaration of all chemical weapons and their production facilities in the country’s possession, including those not intended for purposes prohibited under the Chemical Weapons Convention.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9235 (2023) · source
“Considering the threat chemical weapons pose to international peace and security, the Council must adopt a pragmatic approach to assist in the resolution of this matter, in accordance with international law. To do so, we must constructively support the OPCW in its efforts to verify the accuracy and completeness of the declarations made by Syria’s national authorities. While we acknowledge the efforts that have been made by Syria’s national authorities, including a six- month extension of the tripartite agreement until 30 June, and their reaction to the intention of the OPCW Technical Secretariat to send a reduced team to conduct limited in-country activities for a week this month, we believe that much more could be done.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9235 (2023) · source
“Adedeji Ebo, for his briefing and acknowledge the participation in this meeting of the representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Türkiye. We welcome the 111th monthly report of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (see S/2022/1016), as well as the submission to the OPCW of the 109th report of the Syrian Arab Republic. We note with regret that, as has been the case in recent times, there has not been any significant development on this matter, which we consider on a monthly basis. The lack of progress towards a definitive resolution of the issues continues to be a matter of concern to us.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9235 (2023) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, and the delegation of Japan for assuming the presidency of the Security Council. I also warmly welcome Japan and all the other new non-permanent members of the Council, namely, Ecuador, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland. The three African members of the Council (A3) look forward to working closely with them during their tenure. We also pay tribute to India, the President of the Council for the month of December 2022, and the other outgoing members of the Council — Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway — and we cherish the work that we did together over the past year. I have the honour to deliver the following joint statement on behalf of the A3, comprising Gabon, Mozambique and my country, Ghana. We thank the Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9235 (2023) · source
“I cannot conclude without mentioning the elusive sought-after solution to the political crisis in Haiti. We call on all political actors to step up efforts to bring the Haitian people into a national consensus in favour of a Haitian-led political process that can define a path to national elections. The gravity of the situation in Haiti demands urgent action by all stakeholders, without which we risk witnessing the continuing deterioration of the socioeconomic, security and humanitarian situation, with untold suffering for ordinary Haitians. Finally, we reiterate our unwavering commitment and support for the people of Haiti. We remain supportive of a Haitian-led and Haitian-owned solution and express our support for the work of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“This would have to be braced by support for the enhancement of the capacity of the Haitian National Police and the strengthening of State institutions, including the criminal justice system, if we are to counter the immediate threat posed by armed gangs in Haiti. While we need to be guided by past mistakes, we cannot afford inaction in the face of the deteriorating situation in Haiti. We must therefore work more collaboratively with other actors to move Haiti closer to the much-desired security, prosperity and stability that its people want, while bearing in mind the long-term strategy to prevent the recurrence of the ongoing security crisis, which will hinge on our collective and sustained commitment to addressing such deep-rooted causes as endemic poverty, unemployment and inequality in Haitian society.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“We recognize, however, that sanctioning gang leaders and their sponsors, by itself, is not enough, and much more needs to be done to support Haitians on their path to security and stability. Secondly, we need to build upon the Council’s unified efforts on the Haitian sanctions regime to address another immediate challenge. We stated before, and I repeat it today, that the Haitian National Police must be capacitated to deal with the threat posed by the armed gangs and bring needed respite to the people. We therefore encourage enhanced regional consultations with Haiti on the pending proposals for the deployment of an international security assistance force to Haiti that the Security Council can support.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“The grip of the gangs on most of Haiti’s territory and the consequential violence being perpetrated are troubling. It is evident that until the activities of Haiti’s violent gangs are reined in and replaced by a professional police force, there can be no security and stability in Haiti. Although in recent weeks the Haitian security forces have managed to regain control of the Varreux oil terminal, and fuel distribution has resumed in the capital, gangsters control the main roads to the north and south obstructing supply to other regions. In this context, we look forward to the timely constitution of the panel of experts and its important work, which we believe will be instrumental in the effective implementation of targeted sanctions against gang leaders and their sponsors within and outside of Haiti.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“Even as the Security Council is building upon efforts to support Haitians in their quest for a Haitian- led solution to the ongoing crisis, the country continues to grapple with an ever-deteriorating situation on the back of decades of challenges that threaten the very lives of ordinary Haitians. As we have heard today, our actions should therefore be decisive and proactive if we are to effectively address the complex security, humanitarian, socioeconomic and political situation in Haiti. As we have amply highlighted in the Security Council, we owe the people of Haiti a duty to support their long-held aspirations for peace, security, prosper- ity and inclusive growth. I would make two additional brief points. First, Ghana continues to be concerned by the problem of armed gangs in Haiti.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, for her statement as well as Special Representative La Lime for her briefing on the prevailing developments in Haiti. I also thank the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022), Ambassador Michel Biang, for his briefing on the activities undertaken by the Committee since the adoption of resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti. We have also listened carefully to Mr. Kim Ives and noted his perspectives. Further, we welcome the participation of the Foreign Ministers of Haiti and the Dominican Republic as well as the Permanent Representative of Canada in today’s meeting. Today’s discussion is happening at a critical time for Haiti.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“We therefore encourage the State authorities of Myanmar to embrace the mediation efforts spearheaded by ASEAN, complemented by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and other stakeholders, to bring the crisis in the country to an end.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“Military regimes, when they occur, are an aberration of the political aspirations of any peoples. But when such unconstitutional regimes are accompanied by downright repressive measures, as they usually are, it is even more worrisome. Not surprisingly, the persistent overruling of the will of the people of Myanmar by the Tatmadaw military authorities since February 2021 has worsened the plight of this important South-Asian country. We firmly believe that it is only through dialogue that this unsustainable governance situation, which has created insecurity within the country and beyond, with widespread humanitarian consequences, can be resolved.”
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“Let me begin by thanking the United Kingdom for the pragmatic approach it adopted in guiding the Security Council to finalize the resolution on Myanmar that we just adopted (resolution 2669 (2022)). By this resolution, the Council has responded to the call by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the United Nations and other external partners to support the organization’s efforts in the implementation of the five-point consensus. Also, by acting in the manner in which the Council has today, there should be no doubt about the international community’s expectation for the military junta in Myanmar to reverse its repressive policies and commence actions that show respect for the rule of law and the fundamental human rights of all the people of Myanmar.”
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