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1. “We have taken note with concern of the reports suggesting serious crimes in Kherson and other cities, and we continue to stress the importance of thorough, transparent and independent investigations into all claims of human rights violations and possible war crimes to establish the facts of such reports. We must collectively ensure accountability for any crimes committed in Ukraine in furtherance of the war and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. Today we reiterate our call for peace, and we once again call on the Russian Federation to immediately withdraw its forces from the internationally recognized borders of its neighbour, Ukraine. The war has come at a great cost to both sides, but, more worrisome, it continues to endanger international peace and security.”

   2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source

2. “Rafael Mariano Grossi, on the creation of a nuclear safety and security zone. We reiterate our call on the warring sides to fully comply with their obligations under international law and international humanitarian law, including the fundamental requirement to distinguish at all times between civilians and combatants. We believe that the warring parties have both legal and moral obligations that they must uphold to avoid causing needless harm to innocent civilians. We further urge the parties to comply with the prohibition on direct attacks and bombardments on civilian infrastructure, such as hospitals, medical facilities, schools and residential facilities.”

   2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source

3. “We urge the collective support of all Council members in ending the hostilities in order to bring some relief to the suffering of the people of Ukraine. We also remain gravely concerned by the continuing military engagements in and around the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, which pose a significant risk to global nuclear safety. We strongly urge the parties to exercise restraint and ensure compliance with the seven pillars of nuclear safety recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The demilitarization of the Zaporizhzhya power plant is in the interests of all humankind. We therefore continue to follow the efforts of the IAEA in Ukraine with keen interest, and we welcome in particular the ongoing consultations in Istanbul by its Director General, Mr.”

   2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source

4. “Ghana remains deeply concerned about the targeted attacks on the civilian populations of and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, and it regrets the destruction and unnecessary loss of life suffered by the Ukrainian people over the last nine months from this unjustified war. The painful reality made evident with each briefing of the Security Council is that civilians are paying the highest price of the war and will continue to suffer worsening plights unless the war is brought to an immediate end. With the onset of the winter season, and with most of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure having been destroyed or damaged, many Ukrainians can only brace for a bitter, if not deadly, winter. Ending the war now has never been more crucial.”

   2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source

5. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ghana. At the outset, I welcome the participation by video-teleconference of the President of Ukraine, His Excellency Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and thank him for his statement. I take this opportunity to reaffirm Ghana’s unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine. I also thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under- Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, for her briefing, which once again highlighted the brutality of war and the compelling humanitarian imperative for an immediate end to the hostilities in Ukraine. I also welcome the representatives of Moldova and Romania to this meeting.”

   2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source

6. “I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.”

   2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source

7. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Republic of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, who is joining this meeting via video-teleconference. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. DiCarlo.”

   2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source

8. “The transnational links of terror groups must be broken, and all of us as Member States can play a useful role in that regard. We are grateful for the reports of the three Committees and encourage their further efforts. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 12.05 p.m.”

   2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

9. “In that regard, we believe that the Committee should maintain and further deepen its engagement with Member States through its outreach events in order to encourage States and civil-society actors to continue to fulfil their obligations under the resolution. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that as Member States, we should always endeavour to stay a step ahead of terrorists and their nefarious agendas. Reacting to the threat they pose may be too late. It is in that regard that we continue to work with all other regional and international actors to deepen the implementation of the Accra Initiative as a preventive mechanism against the threat posed by terrorist groups to the Initiative’s participating countries in West Africa and the Sahel.”

   2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

10. “With respect to the 1540 Committee, we acknowledge the hard work of its Chair and the open and inclusive manner in which he has carried out consultations and negotiations on the entire review process. Ghana recognizes resolution 1540 (2004) as an essential component of the global non-proliferation architecture for preventing non-State actors from gaining access to weapons of mass destruction. We believe that given the resolution’s preventive nature, it is vital that Member States accept and implement it. While we are encouraged by the progress being made by States towards the full implementation of the resolution, its effective implementation, as has been indicated here before, remains a daunting task, especially given the evolving nature of the activities of non-State actors, as well as advances in science and technology.”

    2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

11. “We urge flexibility and constructive engagement in that regard. The 1373 Committee continues to be an important counter-terrorism platform. Ghana endorses the further engagement of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and its Executive Directorate in addressing the growing threats of terrorism in the Middle East, Central and South Asia and parts of Africa. We thank the Chair of the Committee and the Government of India for hosting the Committee’s special meeting in October, with a focus on countering new and emerging technologies used for terrorist purposes. We welcome the adoption of the forward-looking Delhi declaration and appreciate that it will serve as a non-binding benchmark for countering the new narratives of terrorists.”

    2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

12. “Through concerted efforts, we have demonstrated a willingness to work together and improve our ability to fight the menace of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Terrorist groups cannot be allowed to triumph. We must therefore deepen the coordinated work of the three Committees and the collaboration among their experts if we are to stop terrorists from purveying their untold misery to humankind, destroying nations, societies and economies and extinguishing the lives of many innocent people. We therefore hope that within the context of the 1267 Committee, the stalled review of the Committee’s work and guidelines will be overcome and a consensus will be found. We also hope to see a renewal of the travel-ban exemption for an additional 90 days for listed individuals and entities under the sanctions regime.”

    2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

13. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ghana. I thank Ambassador Trine Heimerback for the joint statement delivered on behalf of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004), as well as for her important work as Chair of the 1267 Committee and her briefing on the work of that Committee. I also thank the Permanent Representatives of India and Mexico, Ambassadors Kamboj and De la Fuente Ramírez, for their leadership of their respective Committees and for their briefings. Since the beginning of the year, and as was noted in the briefings we have had today, there have been many encouraging global initiatives and developments to counter terrorism.”

    2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

14. “I thank Ambassador De la Fuente Ramírez for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

15. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At the outset, Ambassador Trine Heimerback will make a joint statement on behalf of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015); 1373 (2001); and 1540 (2004). Following the joint statement, the Council will hear briefings by the Chairs of those Committees. I now give the floor to Ambassador Trine Heimerback.”

    2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source

16. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. At this meeting, we will hear a briefing by Ambassador Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramírez, Permanent Representative of Mexico, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017), concerning Mali. I now give the floor to Ambassador De la Fuente Ramírez.”

    2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9200 (2022) · source

17. “The direct and indirect costs of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea is too high for us not to succeed. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Mr. Gonzato.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

18. “Lastly, although the report did not identify empirical evidence of links between pirates and extremist groups, we advocate for coordinated efforts aimed at curtailing any potential linkages among extremist, terrorist and pirate groups. At the national level, the Government of Ghana remains resolute in its commitment to implementing its obligations under regional and multilateral instruments aimed at combating the menace of piracy. We encourage other Member States to do same. The upcoming tenth anniversary of the Yaoundé Architecture provides us with a unique opportunity to leverage the recommendations of the Secretary-General’s report towards enhancing the effective operationalization of the Yaoundé Architecture, including its codification.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

19. “We commend the United Nations and its agencies, such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the International Maritime Organization and the Office of Counter- Terrorism, as well as regional partners and friendly countries, for their cooperation with regional initiatives and encourage more of such efforts. We recognize the invaluable support, in realizing a safer maritime space in the region, of bilateral and multilateral partners, such as the European Union, the Group of Seven Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea, currently co-chaired by Germany and Côte d’Ivoire, and the Share Awareness and De-confliction group of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

20. “We acknowledge the PBC’s intervening role in that regard and welcome its call on the private sector, including oil and mining companies, to enhance their corporate social responsibility, as well as technical assistance and community-based support to vulnerable communities. On the matter of enhanced partnerships, it is important that Member States in the region be supported in, among others, formulating their respective national maritime strategies and implementation plans and strengthening the investigative capacities of their maritime law enforcement agencies.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

21. “With regard to the underlying drivers of piracy in the region, we note the increasing levels of poverty, high underemployment and unemployment, especially among the region’s youth, inadequate access to public services and other aggravating factors, such as climate change and the disproportionate impact of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the region. We advocate a multidimensional and whole-of-society approach in resolving such drivers, while involving the private sector, civil society and donor partners. We encourage the integration of gender and youth perspectives into maritime security strategies and welcome interventions aimed at strengthening national efforts in building climate resilience and the protection of fishing areas of affected communities.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

22. “Their further implementation, however, is hampered by operational, logistical, funding, technical and capacity-building gaps. For example, the lack of adequate material and logistical resources has delayed the establishment of the Multinational Maritime Coordination Centres (MMCCs) in both zones E and F, as well as the operationalization of the MMCCs in aones A and G, under the Economic Community of Central African States and the Economic Community of West African States, respectively. In addition, fewer than one third of Member States have enacted legislation that criminalizes piracy to the full extent set out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It is therefore important that those gaps be addressed to ensure effective institutions that can respond to the piracy menace.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

23. “The progress achieved and the momentum gained in the fight against piracy since April of last year should be built upon, not decreased. In this statement, we intend to highlight three main points: first, the need to strengthen the institutional framework; secondly, the need to address the underlying drivers of piracy and armed robbery at sea; and thirdly, the need to enhance partnerships. On the question of institutional frameworks, regional and continental blueprints such as the Yaoundé Architecture and the 2050 Africa Integrated Maritime Strategy, as well as the 2016 Charter on Maritime Security and Safety and Development in Africa, otherwise known as the Lomé Charter, have proven critical in mobilizing national actions to combat piracy and armed robbery at sea in the region.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

24. “The indications from the International Maritime Bureau continue to show the Gulf of Guinea as the region with the worst record for piracy, despite the recorded decline in piracy incidents from 123 in 2020 to 45 in 2021 and a further drop to 13 between January and June this year. We also recognize the persisting challenges relating to inadequate staffing of the maritime coordination centres under the Yaoundé Architecture, the lack of appropriate equipment and logistical support by national navies, as well as the sometimes ineffective exchange of information among participating countries. It is in that context that we consider it important to sustain an international policy focus on the security of the Gulf of Guinea through support for national and regional actions.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

25. “Since 2012, the Security Council has been an important enabler of global solidarity for combating piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea region. The adoption of resolution 2039 (2012) in February 2012 ignited the actions that today reflect the maritime security architecture of the Gulf of Guinea. We therefore believe that the adoption of resolution 2634 (2022) last May was an important reaffirmation of the Council’s commitment to strengthening maritime security in the region as the member States of the Gulf of Guinea prepare for the tenth anniversary of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

26. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ghana. At the outset, I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee and Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Ghada Fathi Waly for their briefings, which complement the Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/818) on the situation of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. I also thank Ambassador Florentina Adenike Ukonga, Executive Secretary of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, and Commander Nura Abdullahi Yakubu, Maritime Planning Officer of the African Union Commission, for their additional perspectives. We furthermore thank the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for its advisory note issued for today’s meeting.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

27. “I thank Mr. Yakubu for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

28. “I thank Mrs. Ukonga for her briefing. Her remarks will also be circulated to make up for the breaks in the briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Yakubu.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

29. “Florentina Adenike Ukonga, Executive Secretary, Gulf of Guinea Commission; and Commander Nura Abdullahi Yakubu, Maritime Planning Officer, African Union Commission. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2022/818, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea and its underlying causes. I now give the floor to Ms. Pobee.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

30. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Germany and Nigeria to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Mr. Silvio Gonzato, Chargé d’affaires of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, 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: Ms. Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations; Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly, Executive Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; Her Excellency Mrs.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

31. “We hope that the Council and all relevant parties will be able to act in a swift manner in order to preserve the peace on the Korean peninsula and ensure the humanitarian needs of the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Republic of Korea.”

    2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source

32. “Ghana is gravely concerned about the continued breach by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea of existing Security Council resolutions. We strongly urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to refrain from further ballistic missile launches and return to full compliance with the Charter of the United Nations, recent Security Council resolutions, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards. We also reiterate our call for the Council to speak with one voice in urging all parties to work towards de-escalating tensions in the region and resuming constructive and credible dialogue.”

    2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source

33. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ghana. I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing to the Security Council and welcome the participation of the representatives of Japan and the Republic of Korea. The Council is meeting for the second time in three weeks in order to discuss a second launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The current ICBM launch, which is reported to be the new Hwasong-17 and described by some analysts as the most powerful yet to be launched by the country, comes on the heels of seven other ICBM launches and the launch of a barrage of over 70 ballistic and other missiles this year alone, all in clear violation of several Security Council resolutions.”

    2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source

34. “I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source

35. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Japan and the Republic of Korea to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. DiCarlo”

    2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source

36. “We therefore reiterate our call on the Russian Federation to immediately and unconditionally cease its aggression against Ukraine consistent with the rules of international law and the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and to seek a resolution of its concerns through diplomacy and dialogue. Yesterday’s Polish missile incident and the experience of history remind us of the risk that the continuation of this unnecessary war poses in its further spread. The scenes from the city of Kherson are telling signs of how much the people desire an end to the war, an end to the strife and the beginning of a new chapter of peace, reconciliation and reconstruction. The Council must therefore support all efforts for peace. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Ukraine.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source

37. “In commending the United Nations humanitarian agencies and partners for the life-saving support provided since the beginning of the war, we also stress the need for such efforts to be guided by the fundamental principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. While welcoming the elevated humanitarian efforts, we deem it necessary to point out that humanitarian assistance only offers temporary relief and is insufficient to protect civilians from harm. Humanitarian assistance cannot be a substitute for a comprehensive and lasting resolution of the conflict.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source

38. “We are gravely alarmed by the emerging reports of possible war crimes in the city of Kherson and maintain the principled position that such claims, including human rights violations and conflict-related sexual violence, be submitted to thorough, transparent and independent investigations. Together with the international community, the Security Council must work collectively to avoid impunity in Ukraine and secure justice for all victims of the war. We note with satisfaction the ongoing humanitarian efforts, including the distribution of cash, food and non-food items, medical outreach and water, sanitation and hygiene services.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source

39. “Typical of all conflict situations, the women, children and vulnerable persons, most of whom are either displaced or sheltering in bunkers, have become the worst victims of this war. The attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure reveal the worst form of our common humanity and may constitute serious violations of international law. It departs from the accepted norms and the customary principles of conventional warfare codified in the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the Additional Protocol relating to the protection of victims of international armed conflicts. Ghana therefore reiterates its call on the parties to bring their forces into accord with international law, including international humanitarian law and human rights law.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source

40. “We also urge that pragmatic measures to address impediments to the export of Russian fertilizers and agroproducts be adopted. We must prevent the further worsening of food insecurity in the coming months. On the deteriorating security and humanitarian situations, Ghana remains deeply concerned by the intensified missile and drone attacks in several cities of Ukraine, including, renewed attacks on Kyiv, Kharkiv and Lviv yesterday. The unrelenting assault on Ukraine’s already-battered energy infrastructure just before the upcoming winter season threatens the livelihood of many civilians. Many homes, schools and medical facilities also have no heating or access to potable water.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source

41. “We are pleased that the Russian Federation has since reconsidered the suspension of its participation in the Initiative, which has recorded more than 10 million metric tons of grain shipments across the world. The active leadership of the Secretary-General and the Government of Türkiye have been key to the effective operationalization of the Initiative, and we remain supportive of their efforts in this regard. As the 120-day Initiative draws to a close on 19 November, we count on the good-faith commitments of all stakeholders for the timely renewal of the grain deal. The almost 100 million people who suffer from high levels of food insecurity is an unacceptable reality. We urge that their condition be at the forefront of discussions to ensure unhindered global food supplies.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source

42. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ghana. I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her comprehensive briefing and assessment of the security and humanitarian situations in Ukraine. At the outset, I reaffirm Ghana’s complete commitment to the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine. We reiterate our support for all legitimate international efforts aimed at restoring Ukraine to a state of peace. The question of global food security is critical. During the most recent meeting of the Council on Ukraine (see S/PV.9161), many delegations showed strong support for the continuity of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source

43. “I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source

44. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Estonia, Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I also invite His Excellency Mr. Olof Skoog, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. DiCarlo.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source

45. “While welcoming bilateral support from friendly countries and donor partners to the Force, the A3 believes that stronger political will by the Council in addressing the issue of predictable funding for the Force is equally critical if we want it to remain responsive to the security challenges in the Sahel. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at noon.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source

46. “Lastly, we need to scale up humanitarian assistance, considering the increasing level of displacements emanating from the dire security situation. The over 34.6 million Sahelians in need of assistance in 2022, which is about 6 million more than in 2021, underpins the urgent need for donor partners to heed to the Secretary-General’s call for an increase in funding support towards the realization of the $3.8 billion humanitarian response plan required for the region. In conclusion, the A3 believes that a multidimensional approach, including sustained support for the Joint Force, is indispensable in tackling the Sahelian crisis.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source

47. “Addressing those challenges, including their aggravating impact on climate and security in the region, requires the creation of the right environment for women and young people to acquire the requisite skills to gain meaningful employment and participate in critical decision-making and political processes. The Peacebuilding Commission’s initiatives targeting youth, women, agricultural self-employment and climate-related peace and development interventions are therefore essential. The involvement of the local communities in tackling the root causes of instability in the region is critical, since they suffer daily from the assaults of armed groups, the jolts of climate change and the pangs of poverty.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source

48. “We urge for coordinated action among the countries of the region, including on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, in order to address this worrisome issue. Fifthly, it is equally important for greater attention to be given to pre-emptive measures aimed at addressing the drivers of insecurity in the Sahel. The adoption of a whole-of-society approach to addressing the dire socioeconomic conditions in the region is paramount. It is equally important to consider a multidimensional approach that combines security and development by implementing quick-impact community projects.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source

49. “It is our expectation that the ongoing joint strategic assessment of the Sahel will emerge with recommendations aimed at leveraging the best elements of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, the Accra Initiative, the Nouakchott process and the Multinational Joint Task Force, as well as considering recommendations for a unified and restructured regional force. It is our expectation that those recommendations will include an element that addresses the dire funding and logistical challenges facing the Force. Another concern is the additional burden placed on the Force following the spillover effect of the crisis in Libya on the Sahel and the possible return of foreign terrorist fighters, as well as the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source

50. “However, we note with concern the logistical and operational challenges facing MINUSMA, which have increased following the withdrawal of the French forces and other troop-contributing countries from the Mission. We believe that the anticipated report on the ongoing strategic review of MINUSMA, to be submitted to the Council on 13 January 2023, will emerge with realistic, robust and forward-looking recommendations that can enhance the Mission’s responsiveness so as to enable it to better support the Joint Force. Fourthly, it is clear that the Joint Force cannot adequately address the Sahelian crisis alone and without coordination and cooperation among other regional arrangements.”

    2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source