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first: 2022-01-05
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“The A3 hopes that, as part of the efforts to de-escalate the current rise in hostilities in Syria, the international community will act collectively to uphold the tenets of the Chemical Weapons Convention and ensure a world free of such deadly weapons. It is our considered view that constructive cooperation between the Syrian National Authority and the Technical Secretariat of the OPCW will facilitate the conclusive resolution of all the outstanding issues, including the organization of the twenty-fifth round of consultations with the Declaration Assessment Team.”
2022-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9141 (2022) · source
“For that reason, we regret the persistent divergence between the positions of the OPCW and the Syrian authorities regarding the outstanding gaps, inconsistencies and discrepancies. It seems that the momentum that initially galvanized the international community, including the Security Council, into action on this issue is dissipating. But it is worth bearing in mind that, without a definite closure of the matter by the OPCW, the lingering danger of the production and possible use of chemical weapons in Syria or elsewhere cannot be completely ruled out. The expeditious resolution of the investigation will also allow us the opportunity to focus our time and resources on the other existing challenges facing the Syrian people.”
2022-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9141 (2022) · source
“As we also take note of the submission of the 108th monthly report by the Syrian national authorities on the country’s chemical-weapons programme, we remain concerned that there has not been any significant headway in the attempts to fully address the issue, in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention. The A3 collectively reiterates its position against the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstances. We remain committed to the established norms against the use of chemical weapons and support all efforts to end their production, storage and use. We reiterate our support for resolution 2118 (2013), which provides the framework for the expeditious and verifiable destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons.”
2022-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9141 (2022) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this joint statement on behalf of the three African countries members of the Security Council (A3), namely, Gabon, Kenya and my own country, Ghana. We thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her briefing. We welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Türkiye at this meeting. We take note of the report of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (see S/2022/658), highlighting the unchanged situation since the previous briefing (see S/PV.9097), which has become characteristic of the Syrian chemical weapons file in recent times.”
2022-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9141 (2022) · source
“In concluding, we reiterate our strong conviction that the path for lasting peace and stability in the Middle East can run only through the two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side on the basis of the pre-1967 borders. However, realizing the goals of the Middle East peace process requires that the Council and the wider international community be constructive by sustaining the engagement of the parties whose good-faith efforts are required to resolve this decades- long conflict.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“Rather, it jeopardizes prospects for realizing the generally accepted two-State solution. We therefore urge the parties to de-escalate tensions and generate the required political momentum for direct negotiations. I reiterate Ghana’s request that all parties comply fully with international humanitarian law, the United Nations Charter and the many relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016). We urge Israel, to respect the inalienable rights of Palestinians and abide by its legal obligations and responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“As we have stated in the past, we condemn all incidents of terrorism against Israel. We do not believe that violence can help resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and we urge all militant groups to channel their energies towards a robust political process that can deliver the much-needed peace. Mindful of the security concerns of Israel, we continue to be equally concerned about the insecurity and dire humanitarian situation in parts of Palestine as well as the incidence of human right abuses, violations and detentions without charge or trial perpetrated against Palestinians, especially in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. We believe that the growing insecurity in the West Bank and Gaza does not augur well for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his monthly briefing on the situation of the Middle East peace process. Ghana takes note of the positive and deliberate attempts by Israel to improve ties with countries of the region, following upon the Abraham Accords. We also welcome the encouraging statement made by the Prime Minister of Israel during the general debate of the General Assembly at its seventy-seventh session (see A/77/PV.8), which was positively reciprocated by President Abbas. We believe that it takes bold leadership to invest in peace. We therefore encourage all efforts made in favour of good-neighbourliness and the sustenance of the two-State solution in the interest of peace in the Middle East, a region with strategic geopolitical and economic importance but engulfed in protracted conflict.”
2022-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9139 (2022) · source
“To safeguard international peace and security, we must urgently deepen diplomacy and widen international efforts to defuse the rising global tensions so as to facilitate a peaceful settlement of the conflict. The situation in Ukraine reinforces the imperative for a reformed and responsive Council that is able to address all threats to international peace and security, including by all actors. Pending the much-needed reforms, we must continue to work together to find pragmatic ways to address the challenges that confront our collective security.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“Unless an immediate ceasefire is reached, the escalation of military combat would result in further dire consequences for all. We therefore reiterate our call for an immediate cessation of hostilities. We also call on the parties to refrain from targeting civilians and destroying civilian infrastructure, in accordance with their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We urge the Russian Federation, which has often attempted to situate its special operations within the ambit of international law, to respect the sovereignty of Ukraine and withdraw its troops from the internationally recognized borders of its neighbour.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“We regret the attempts that are being made to disintegrate the legitimate authority of the Government of Ukraine over its State territory. As we have heard, the process of the referendum can least be described as free, fair, democratic or reflective of the will of the people of Ukraine. We reiterate our principled position against the acquisition of territory through the threat or use of force. We cannot continue to live in parallel universes and, accordingly, urge the international community to use the full weight of its will to serve as a bulwark against such practices, which have a propensity to unravel the tenuous global stability that we presently have. We note with concern the unfortunate rise in humanitarian casualties as fighting continues in the eastern and southern parts of Ukraine.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“As confirmed by several Heads of State and Government during the just ended general debate of the General Assembly, the impact of the war has had palpable effects on the lives of millions of people across the world. It is their desire that this war and many such others be ended as soon as possible for peace to prevail. We therefore caution against heightened rhetoric and giving expression to contemplations that threaten the use of nuclear weapons, as that can lead only to the dark abyss of a nuclear catastrophe, with no winners. We urge maximum restraint by all sides in what has so far been an effort at conventional warfare. Ghana is particularly concerned about the ongoing referendum in the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhya.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“I would like to begin my statement by thanking Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo her briefing. We join other speakers in expressing our deep concern about the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, in violation of the fundamental principles of international law, especially relating to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and the recognition of States. In our view, the invasion of Ukraine undermines the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and stands in contrast to the norms that have guided recent inter-State relations and given endurance to the international system.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9138 (2022) · source
“Before concluding, we encourage further support by donors in addressing the shortfall in meeting Afghanistan’s humanitarian needs, which have been compounded by the sharp economic decline and the devastating combination of decades of conflict, recurring natural hazards, protracted vulnerability and recent earthquakes. Finally, as a matter of priority, we urge the de facto authority to focus its attention on issues such as girls’ education, the removal of restrictions on women, poverty alleviation and improved trade and economic conditions, which are the legitimate expectations of the governed from those who seek to govern.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“We also note the recent diplomatic engagement between the de facto authorities and countries in the region focusing on regional and border security, counter-terrorism, drug trafficking, women’s rights, girls’ education and inclusive governance. We particularly welcome the meeting of national security advisers of regional countries at which the de facto authorities were encouraged to create inclusive political structures, pursue a sustainable domestic and foreign policy, ensure compliance with the norms of international law, promote inclusive governance and respect for human rights, especially the rights of women, including girls’ education, and address a potential security vacuum in Afghanistan.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“The Taliban should make genuine efforts to achieve reconciliation in the furtherance of the general amnesty it announced in August 2021. It should undergird such efforts by releasing all civilians who have been arbitrarily detained by various Taliban members and groups over accusations of moral or religious infractions. Despite those four concerns, we are cautiously encouraged by the decision of the de facto authorities to facilitate the return from abroad of Afghans, including former Government officials and political figures, and the desire to provide them with safety guarantees and limited employment opportunities.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, we are appalled, but not surprised, by the Taliban authorities’ continued harbouring of terrorist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/ Da’esh, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant- Khorasan and Al-Qaida. The situation contradicts the Taliban’s commitment to countering terrorism and further jeopardizes the fragile security of the country and the region. We remind the de facto authorities of their State responsibilities and the consequences of such actions under international law. Fourthly, we condemn the continuing incidents of extrajudicial and high-profile killings, arrests, torture, ill-treatment and other violations targeting former Government officials and the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“A modern, progressive and prosperous Afghanistan is in the interests of all parties, and we encourage the Taliban to see the role of women in that context. Secondly, the grave violations against children and the incidents of attacks on schools, hospitals and key infrastructure must stop. Recruiting children as combatants and using them for supporting roles are clear infringements of their fundamental rights. We remind the de facto authorities, as those currently in charge of the State, of their obligation to the international community, and we urge them to refrain from inhumane acts that jeopardize the well-being and safety of the Afghan children.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“We continue to be concerned about the reversals of the rights of women and girls, restrictions on freedom of assembly and expression and indiscriminate and targeted killings, which have reached record levels. We therefore want to emphasize the following points. First, we hold the view that education is a fundamental right that also serves as a foundation for sustainable development in thriving societies. We therefore join the calls of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, several councils of Islamic religious scholars and many Islamic countries for an end to the restrictions imposed by the Taliban on fundamental rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls, including the ban on girls’ secondary education.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Mr. Marcus Potzel, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, and Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for their briefings. I also thank Ms. Fawzia Koofi, former Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament, for her contribution. We take note of the Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/629) and commend the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for its tireless efforts in assisting the people of Afghanistan to lay new foundations for sustainable peace and development. However, a year after the Taliban’s takeover as the de facto authority, we note the worrisome trends of human rights abuses, a deteriorating security situation and a worsening humanitarian context.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“The A3 also welcomes and commends the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations country team for continuing to provide technical assistance and capacity-building assistance to the various South Sudanese institutions. The A3 also joins the Secretary-General in conveying our deep appreciation to the troop- and police-contributing countries, Special Representative Haysom and the uniformed and civilian personnel of UNMISS for continuing to work tirelessly towards peace in South Sudan.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“The much-needed reforms to help diversify the country’s economy and to promote agriculture, food security and infrastructure development will require significant international resource support. The A3 reiterates its call for additional international donor development assistance for South Sudan. Finally, the A3 wishes to underscore that, moving forward, peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction, including capacity-building of South Sudan’s public institutions, remain critical areas of focus in support of South Sudan. We appeal to the Government of South Sudan to take advantage of the opportunities available at the Peacebuilding Commission in that regard.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“The A3 takes this opportunity to condemn the attack on a humanitarian vehicle in Eastern Equatoria state on 9 August, which resulted in the death of a fifth humanitarian worker since the beginning of the year. We express our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased, and we call on the perpetrators of such attacks to immediately cease hostilities towards aid workers, who are sacrificing their lives under challenging circumstances in order to serve humankind. Furthermore, we are aware of the need for improvements to the country’s economic situation, which remains a key element in alleviating the humanitarian situation. The A3 welcomes the economic recovery measures implemented by the Government of South Sudan.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“The dire humanitarian situation in South Sudan is worrisome, with a reported increase in internally displaced persons and higher levels of food insecurity. The effects of climate change have continued to worsen the situation, with South Sudan facing severe flooding, localized drought and conflicts driven by the struggle for livelihoods. The A3 wishes to reiterate its call for increased international donor support in order to respond to the humanitarian situation, including to help increase the capacity of the World Food Programme to deliver food aid to South Sudan. We urge the Government of South Sudan to put in place additional measures for the protection of humanitarian workers and to facilitate unhindered humanitarian access to all parts of the country.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“We condemn the reported fresh attacks and violence by armed elements, including those targeted at internally displaced persons at the Adidiyang island site in Upper Nile state. We are also deeply concerned about the renewed hostilities in some parts of Unity, Upper Nile and Jonglei states, which resulted in the killing of civilians, the abduction of women and children and new displacements. We urge all armed groups to immediately cease hostilities and observe the permanent ceasefire. We further call on the Government of South Sudan to urgently intervene to de-escalate the situation, protect civilian lives and investigate those incidents. The A3 also condemns the reported incidents of extrajudicial killings and urges thorough investigations into those murders. Those who perpetrate heinous crimes should be held accountable.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“The A3 reiterates the call on the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the United Nations, as well as all other bilateral and multilateral partners, not to relent in their efforts but to continue to extend the necessary assistance and financial support to the activities of the Revitalized Agreement’s implementation oversight mechanisms and institutions, including the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism and the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Committee. On the security situation, the A3 remains deeply concerned by the reoccurring intercommunal conflicts in some parts of the country.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“The graduation of the necessary unified forces should usher in a new phase of the peace process and should be built upon through the implementation of all outstanding tasks in the Revitalized Agreement. We continue to urge all political leaders to place the overall interests of the nation first in their discussions and decisions.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“The A3 also welcomes the progress on the formation of the necessary unified forces, in particular the recent graduation of more than 20,000 members of the unified national army, police and other security forces. That is a key milestone in strengthening the capacity of South Sudan’s security institutions to protect civilians and address insecurity, including intermittent intercommunal violence and human rights concerns, as well as to guarantee the territorial integrity of the country. We urge the parties to expedite the graduation of all remaining forces. It is important for the international community to support the implementation of the transitional security arrangements, in particular by providing adequate support to fund, equip, deploy and sustain the forces over time.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“First, regarding the political situation in South Sudan, the A3 welcomes the gradual implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan that has been witnessed over the past four years, despite the challenges. The A3 also welcomes and commends the signatory parties to the Revitalized Agreement for unveiling the road map extending the transitional period by 24 months to enable the implementation of its key outstanding tasks. To enhance implementation, we urge an all-inclusive process to create national ownership of the road map through dialogue and consultations with all segments of society, including women’s groups, youth and civil society.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“I have the honour to read out this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, namely, Gabon, Kenya and my own country, Ghana (A3). At the outset, we take note of the Secretary- General’s comprehensive report (S/2022/689) and thank Special Representative Haysom for his useful insights on the situation in South Sudan. The A3 also appreciates and takes note of the additional briefing by Ms. Riziq, President of the South Sudan Women’s Empowerment Network. We welcome the participation of our brother the Permanent Representative of South Sudan in this meeting. The A3’s statement will focus on three issues, namely, the political, security and humanitarian situations in South Sudan.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“Some regional organizations also have a food-security architecture that should be strongly supported and tapped into in order to better manage food insecurity during conflicts. In conclusion, we believe that there is a need for concerted efforts to address food insecurity in times of armed conflict. Ghana therefore reaffirms its belief that strong and genuine political will and commitment on the part of Member States, with support from civil- society organizations and other partners, is crucial to enhancing the protection of civilians in armed conflict and ensuring their right to food, even in conflict situations.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, parties to conflicts must be made to feel the weight of accountability if they target humanitarian workers or impede the delivery of humanitarian assistance. In that regard, the risks to civilians and humanitarian workers posed by misinformation, disinformation and hate speech during armed conflicts are also a driver that must be managed. Fourthly, we encourage the strengthening of support for regional arrangements to help sustain efforts in the protection of civilians. They are the proximate international actors in armed conflicts and usually have a better understanding of the best way to assist civilian populations before their situation gets out of hand.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“Secondly, we believe that respect for global conventions and treaties, including international humanitarian law, should be reinforced to provide a solid foundation for protecting civilians in situations of armed conflict. States must renew their commitment to the preservation and protection of principled humanitarian action, including by encouraging both State and non-State parties to conflicts to comply with international humanitarian law and human rights law. That includes prohibiting the starvation of civilian populations as a weapon of war and the deliberate targeting of their means of livelihood. In that regard, we must also be unwavering in exacting accountability for egregious violations of the laws of armed conflict.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“In addressing the challenges of food insecurity faced by civilians in armed conflict, Ghana believes that careful consideration should be given to some of the following points. First, as highlighted in the white note and repeated in this Chamber by Mr. Griffiths, the peaceful resolution of armed conflict and violence remains the surest way of guaranteeing the safety and security of civilians and averting the dangers of starvation and famine that come with conflict. We therefore stress the importance of prioritizing politics in conflict resolution and management and note the need for the protection of civilians, not only in terms of peace agreements and ceasefires, but even in moments when humanitarian pauses and truces may offer an opportunity to centre the protection needs of the civilian populations.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“In 2021, for instance, the United Nations recorded at least 11,075 civilian deaths in 12 armed conflicts. Besides the needless loss of human lives and livelihoods, armed conflict also contributes to dangerous food shortage situations, which some combatants resort to and calibrate as a weapon of war. The critical nature of the issue and the hostile environments that are deliberately created by parties to conflicts and armed combatants to impede humanitarian access to civilian populations continue to justify the Council’s unanimous adoption of resolution 2417 (2018), which highlighted the nexus between armed conflict and conflict-induced food insecurity and the threat of famine. Today’s meeting, coming on the back of the Under-Secretary-General’s concerning white note, underscores the urgency of the situation and the need for prompt action.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the delegations of Brazil and Ireland for requesting the convening of this meeting. We also thank Under- Secretary-General Martin Griffiths, Chief Economist Maximo Torero and World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley for their respective briefings. And we have taken note of Mr. Griffiths’ white note focusing on food insecurity caused by violent conflicts in northern Ethiopia, north-eastern Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen. We note with regret that notwithstanding the best efforts made over the years to limit the negative impact of violent conflicts on civilians and civilian infrastructure, we continue to witness serious violations of civilians’ rights and a high number of civilian casualties in war-torn countries.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9133 (2022) · source
“We believe that the outcomes of the discussions relating to the demarcation and delimitation of borders will help to reduce tensions, facilitate the normalization of relations and set the stage for negotiating a future Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty. In conclusion, we wish to emphasize that at the heart of finding a solution to the dispute should be the willingness of both parties to make the hard sacrifices necessary for the cause of peace. We urge them to work courageously to guarantee the security, rights and freedoms of all ethnic populations and the right of return for all who have been displaced.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“We believe that international mediation efforts are critical at this juncture in order to help remove the mutual distrust and discontent between the parties and facilitate an effective political process for peace. In that regard, we encourage the Secretary-General’s good-offices role, urge the reactivated engagement of the Minsk Group co-Chairs of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and note the invitation by Armenia to the Collective Security Treaty Organization. We also encourage the resumption of talks between the parties following the discussions held under the auspices of the Council of the European Union.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“We urge the parties to remain committed to existing ceasefire arrangements, including the trilateral statement of November 2020, made by the leaders of the two countries and the Russian Federation. As we know, the recent clashes did not happen in a vacuum, but have come on the back of the unresolved Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. In our view, that speaks to the need for the intensification of negotiations on all unresolved issues in order to move the parties closer to a conclusive resolution that must be based on the principles of international law, with due regard to the Charter of the United Nations and its provisions relating to the mutual recognition of territorial integrity, the non-use or threat of use of force in the acquisition of territory and the pacific settlement of disputes.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“We therefore welcome today’s meeting as an opportunity for the Council to focus its attention on how this centuries-old conflict, which was again triggered in 1988, can be peacefully resolved on the basis of established international principles that are mutually acceptable to the parties. We strongly believe that the use of violence cannot be the final arbiter for the settlement of this dispute, and we welcome reports of the agreement reached by the parties on the evening of 14 September for a cessation of hostilities. We urge them to sustain the truce and renew our call for the complete cessation of hostilities and the de-escalation of tensions.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“I wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča for his briefing on the renewed clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan and express our support for the engagement of the United Nations with the parties in order to help find a lasting solution to the long-standing conflict that has engulfed the region. I also welcome the representatives of Armenia and Azerbaijan to this meeting. Like other members of the Security Council, Ghana regrets the hostilities that erupted between Armenia and Azerbaijan early this week, which each side has blamed on the other. The fighting, which is the most intense since November 2020, has resulted in military and civilian casualties on both sides, as we heard today. We are concerned that further escalation of hostilities would have adverse consequences for the region and beyond.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, the A3 urges the Council to put aside the multiple competing interests, deal objectively with the Syrian file and demonstrate that the multilateral system can still be relied on to mediate global peace and security. The A3 countries stand in solidarity with the people of Syria in their quest for peace and reaffirm our respect for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“The cross-border aid mechanism, complemented by cross-line deliveries, is therefore a vital avenue for humanitarian assistance. It must be sustained even as efforts to expand the cross-line deliveries continue. To ease the colossal humanitarian burden in camps, we call on States to repatriate their citizens, particularly women, children and the elderly, from camps in Syria, such as the Al-Hol camp, where they have been subjected to severe insecurity and inhumane conditions. The A3 also encourages more support to the early-recovery and livelihood activities under the Organization’s humanitarian response plan. That will greatly help to build resilience and assist Syrians in getting back to normalcy.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“In addition, the A3 underscores the need for decisive collective action in order to combat Security Council-listed groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham in a manner that ensures that victims who have suffered from this menace get justice. Moving to the dire humanitarian situation, the A3 notes with concern that it has been compounded significantly by the deteriorating state of the economy. Consequently, more than 4 million Syrians are food insecure, while as many as 5.5 million people require nutrition assistance and have no reliable access to water. The situation has become a driver of other social ills, including early marriage and recruitment into armed groups.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“On the security situation, the A3 is alarmed by the continued indiscriminate air strikes, mutual shelling and rocket attacks, as well as use of explosive devices on the front lines. The victims of that unrelenting violence are largely civilians, including women, children and humanitarian workers. We condemn that unnecessary violence, which will only undermine peace efforts. The need for the nationwide ceasefire to be honoured and adhered to by all parties is critical. It is also imperative that the parties commit to the protection of civilians, humanitarian workers and civilian infrastructure, in accordance with international humanitarian law and relevant United Nations resolutions. As the Special Envoy has repeatedly stated and has become increasingly clear, military options will not end the war.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“Progress in that area will also contribute to the Special Envoy’s step- for-step approach in accordance with international humanitarian law. Thirdly, regional stakeholders and the international community must enhance their role in support of the political process. That should be in line with resolution 2254 (2015), which remains the best road map to achieve the desired political solution in a manner that takes into account the interests of the widest spectrum of the Syrian population’s, including women and civil society. In that regard, the recent statements of commitments by the like-minded envoys on Syria on 31 August, as well as the Special Envoy’s recent international engagements as part of his quest to find a lasting solution to the Syrian conflict, are encouraging.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“The parties need to agree on the modalities for the resumption of the talks as soon as possible in order to help lay a foundation for the resumption of the much-awaited political process. They must demonstrate political will and commitment through constructive engagements that will lead to tangible outcomes. Secondly, they must engage in confidence-building measures. That means addressing the situation of detainees, including facilitating the release of detained vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, women and children. In addition, clarifying the status of missing persons would also be a significant confidence-building measure. The proposals outlined by the Secretary- General in his recent report on that issue (A/76/890) would be a good starting point.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“Our intervention this morning will focus on the political, security and humanitarian aspects of the matter. There is no military solution to the inordinately protracted crisis in Syria. We reiterate that the most viable avenue for sustainable peace and stability is a Syrian-led and-owned political process that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people and is undertaken with the support of the international community, particularly the facilitative role of the United Nations. Today we implore the parties and stakeholders to inject a new lease of life into the fragile political process, including through the following three elements. First, there must be a return to the meetings of the ninth session of the Syrian-led and -owned, United Nations-facilitated small body of the Constitutional Committee.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), namely, Gabon, Ghana and Kenya. We thank the Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Ms. Najat Rochdi, and Under-Secretary-General of the Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for their briefings and updates on the political and humanitarian situation in Syria. We also take note of the remarks made by Mr. Darwish and welcome the representatives of Syria, Iran and Türkiye to this meeting. It is regrettable that there has been no meaningful positive change on the situation in Syria, notwithstanding the Council’s monthly meetings. It is still marked by political instability and violence, which have created an ever-worsening humanitarian crisis of an unprecedented proportion.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“I would like to conclude by taking this opportunity to reiterate that the sanctions regime was established for the sole purpose of helping to bring peace to Darfur. It is not to punish the Sudan, but to support the attainment of sustainable peace. The 1591 Committee reiterates its commitment to work together with the Sudan and all relevant stakeholders in order to make that a reality.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9128 (2022) · source