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Agyeman

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first: 2022-01-05
most recent: 2023-12-29
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“The A3 also condemns the persistent abuses perpetrated against women, girls and children, including sexual exploitation, and attacks against schools by armed groups, which led to the closure of more than 6,800 schools in the region. Such acts are in flagrant violation of international human rights law, continue to have a pyschosocial impact on children and diminish future contributions to the economic growth and development of the affected societies. Before concluding, we would like to reiterate the need to further invest in addressing the root causes of the insecurity in the region by focusing on the governance and development deficits.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“The situation is further compounded by other factors, including the coronavirus disease pandemic, climate change and food insecurity. The seriousness of the climate menace, which has manifested itself in floods and droughts, requires urgent attention. In that regard, we welcome the outcome document of the regional conference on climate and security held in Dakar this year, and we share its call to action. Furthermore, funds to support the increasing humanitarian needs remain a challenge. We therefore reiterate the Secretary-General’s call for funding support from donor partners to help to meet the target of the more than $2.9 billion required for the implementation of the humanitarian response plan in the region.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“In that connection, we look forward to the Secretary-General’s report following the adoption of resolution 2634 (2022), on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, and we believe that it will provide a good basis to understand the nature of the problem and the best approach to resolving it. In view of the interlocking and transregional nature of the challenges, we encourage the harmonization of the efforts of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and UNOWAS to improve coordination in tackling issues such as maritime security and the fight against terrorism and organized crime. The A3 is alarmed by the deteriorating humanitarian situation, as evidenced by the more than 6.2 million displaced persons across the Sahel, due to the heightened insecurity.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“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 coherent position. We encourage funding and logistical support for regional arrangements, such as the Accra Initiative, the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) and the Multinational Joint Task Force fighting the Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad basin. While we welcome the decline in kidnappings in the Gulf of Guinea, with no kidnappings of crews reported in the first quarter of 2022, as compared to about 40 during the same period in 2021, we remain concerned about the growing link between the terrorists on land and the pirates at sea.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“The A3 condemns in the strongest terms the persistent attacks against civilian populations, United Nations personnel and humanitarian workers. We particularly deplore the use of explosive devices and attacks on schools and hospitals by armed groups, as well as terrorist groups. We remain anxious over the spillover effect of the protracted crisis in Libya on the Sahel, the possible return of foreign terrorist fighters and the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. We therefore urge coordinated action among the countries of the region, including in the area of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, in addressing the matter. We reiterate our support for regional initiatives, since that remains one of the sustainable ways of dealing with the security situation in the region.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“We urge the transitional authorities concerned to spare no effort in robustly implementing the electoral timetable to ensure a definite return to constitutional rule. We welcome the lifting of the economic and financial sanctions imposed on Mali and Burkina Faso based on the current progress made towards transition, and we note the continuing suspension of their participation in the decision-making processes of ECOWAS. Concerning the security situation, we note with concern the deteriorating security environment in parts of the region, which is reflected by the heightened incidence of terrorist attacks and the aggravation of intercommunal and herder-farmer conflicts, as well as the expansion of terrorist activities into the neighbouring littoral countries of the Sahel, such as Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Togo.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“We underscore the urgent need to restore constitutional order in the region and welcome the decisions taken by the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at its sixty-first ordinary session, held in Accra on 3 July. In that regard, we welcome the progress made in the ongoing review of the ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance and the operationalization of its Conflict Prevention Framework. We believe that those measures are critical in consolidating democracy in the region. We take note of the 24-month electoral timetable submitted to ECOWAS by the Burkina Faso authorities, as well as the scheduling of presidential elections in Mali by March 2024.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“The coordination of the Council with PBC will allow for broader engagement with the political, governance, security, socioeconomic and humanitarian situations and the provision of practical support to the implementation of regional strategies and investment programmes. On the political situation, we welcome the efforts to consolidate democracy in the region, including in the Gambia, Senegal and Benin, and the reforms being undertaken in Cabo Verde to improve governance and sustain social cohesion, as well as the political dialogue initiated in Côte d’Ivoire to address political grievances. Despite the progress being made, we continue to be concerned about the rollback of democracy in countries such as Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“We also welcome the participation in this meeting of Ambassador Rabab Fatima of Bangladesh, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), as well as Ms. Rabia Djibo Magagi, Coordinator of the Association Alliance for Peace and Security, and their additional perspectives. The participation of the PBC in this meeting and the recommendations of the Commission on the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) underscore the importance of the whole of the United Nations system addressing the multidimensional challenges of West Africa and the Sahel in an integrated and coherent manner.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“First of all, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, and the Brazilian delegation on your assumption of the Security Council presidency for this month and to assure you of our cooperation. I would also like to thank the Albanian delegation for its successful leadership of the Council during the past month. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, namely, Gabon, Kenya and Ghana (A3). We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/521) and thank Special Representative Annadif for his briefing and insightful perspectives on the situation in the region, as well as his continued personal engagement in resolving the challenges in the region.”
2022-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9086 (2022) · source
“We reiterate the need for unity of the Council in the renewal of resolution 2585 (2021), which would be a critical step forward in complementing the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015). The A3 reiterates its continued support for a comprehensive and durable political resolution of the crisis, in solidarity with the Syrian people in their quest for peace, urges all parties to the conflict to cease their fire and encourages all stakeholders and actors in the region to show a greater commitment to finding lasting solutions to the conflict through the political process. In conclusion, we reaffirm our commitment to respecting the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“We call on all State and non-State actors in Syria to exercise maximum restraint. In that respect, we call on neighbouring countries to desist from actions that would create more instability in Syria. What is needed now includes a political solution, a cessation of hostilities and the need for respect for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence, which must be upheld by all countries. The A3 encourages the efforts made by regional and international actors towards achieving political stability in Syria in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). That resolution remains the most important road map for the much-desired political solution to the crisis in Syria.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“The A3 is troubled by the presence of mercenaries from certain countries in Syria, as it undermines regional and international security, and it wishes to stress that Syria should not be used as a ground on which other States settle their scores. The situation in the north-west remains precarious, and air strikes and terrorist activities continue in the north-east, particularly in Raqqah governorate. Also, the Al-Hol camp, in which thriving terrorist cells are reported to be operating, is of concern to us, as their activities continue to worsen the security situation and endanger lives, particularly those of women and children. In that regard, we reiterate the need for decisive collective action to combat Security Council- listed groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“We stress that is an area that could be positively leveraged by the Special Envoy’s step-by-step approach to get key Syrian stakeholders, with the support of the international community, to make concessions in exchange for reciprocal actions from others, which is in the country’s long-term interests. We therefore look forward to receiving additional information on the implementation of that approach. We recall the important role of women in the consolidation of the political climate in Syria and welcome their involvement in the peace process, particularly in the context of discussions within the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“We stress that those issues need to be taken into consideration, especially when the Constitutional Committee reconvenes on 25 July. The need to advance a broader political process is ever-more crucial. Confidence-building measures, such as the release of detainees and the determination of the plight of missing persons, would contribute to enhancing the process. More detainees need to be released, with special attention paid to the elderly, women and children. It is essential for such issues to be addressed as expeditiously as possible, otherwise peace will remain elusive for the people of Syria. The amnesty granted by the Syrian Government is an important step towards reconciliation, and we believe that it can contribute to confidence-building measures.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“We believe that a political solution is the most promising path to peace and security in Syria. That requires the immediate establishment of a nationwide ceasefire, as well as an inclusive and pluralist dialogue on the way forward that takes into account the interests of Syrians and culminates in the eventual restoration of State authority over the entire Syrian territory. We are concerned about the slow progress in the work of the Constitutional Committee, which did not record any tangible outcomes after a number of proposals were discussed in the last round of negotiations. Although we welcome the dialogue between the parties, we call for more constructive engagement on the substance of the constitution and the need to explore ways to expedite action on the sticking points that will lead to concrete results for the people of Syria.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this joint statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), comprising Gabon, Kenya and Ghana. We thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing and welcome his continuous engagement with the various stakeholders in Syria as part of his efforts to facilitate and encourage a much-needed political solution to the conflict in that country. We also welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Türkiye in this meeting. As highlighted in today’s briefing, the state of affairs in Syria remains concerning and requires the full and continuous attention of the international community. We must continue to give the country the lifeline it requires for a lasting resolution of the conflict.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9083 (2022) · source
“We reiterate our appreciation to the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and all regional and global leaders for their support for the ongoing regional peace processes. We emphasize our solidarity with the Government and the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in their quest for lasting peace and reaffirm our respect for their country’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“We call on the Council to respond favourably to the Congolese authorities’ request to waive the notification requirement for the acquisition of weapons as well as its sovereign right to receive military training and technical support for the security and defence of the Congolese people. In that regard, we urge the regional mechanisms and the international community to assist the Democratic Republic of the Congo in curbing the illicit proliferation and supply of weapons by sealing the loopholes being used by trans-border criminal networks. In conclusion, the A3 commends the efforts of MONUSCO and the international community in promoting peace and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“That requirement continues to impede the capacity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to curb the activities of armed groups as well as improve its ability to safeguard its internal security. The notification requirement does not stop the proliferation of weapons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo but serves only to make available information that should remain obscure for a sovereign State. Armed groups continue to gain weapons, including heavy artillery, as we have heard this morning, enhancing their capability to contest the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo as well as MONUSCO.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“That should include their voluntary, safe and dignified return and reintegration into their communities of origin. We reiterate the need for the States of the region to remain committed to addressing the root causes of the conflict and promoting sustainable and equitable patterns of human development by fostering inclusion in all facets of life and the effective management of diversity. The A3 further encourages the States of the region to deepen their economic integration as a critical component of promoting peace, stability and economic development. In the light of the ongoing negotiations on the sanctions regime on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the A3 underscores that the current notification requirement remains an unnecessary bureaucratic impediment that infringes on the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“We urge the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), jointly with the Peacebuilding Fund Joint Steering Committee, to implement a humanitarian-development- peacebuilding triple-nexus approach in support of the 2022 humanitarian response plan. It is important that humanitarian support be resilience-based. It should entail the rehabilitation and reconstruction of civilian infrastructure, the restoration of essential services and the provision of modern equipment and technology in support of local entrepreneurships that sustain livelihoods. The A3 encourages States members of the East African Community, as well as the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region, to work together to find durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“The A3 remains deeply concerned by the humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 5.5 million people internally displaced, more than half a million refugees and 27 million civilians facing acute food insecurity, compounded by the widespread insecurity. We note that as of today the 2022 humanitarian response plan, targeting 8.8 million people, has received only 15 per cent of the $1.88 billion required. We commend the outstanding work of the humanitarian organizations that, at the risk of their lives, provide continuous support to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“The A3 strongly condemns the destabilizing activities of armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the ADF, the Cooperative pour le développement du Congo and the resurgent Mouvement du 23 mars. We call on all armed groups, both foreign and local, to immediately and unconditionally cease hostilities, lay down their arms and participate in the national and regional disarmament programmes. The armed groups owe it to the people of Democratic Republic of the Congo to realize that there is no military solution to their challenges and that the answer lies in them embracing the call for peace, taking ownership of the inter-Congolese peace dialogue and pursuing opportunities for shared economic prosperity and development.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“The A3 calls on all stakeholders to discourage and cease the use all offensive language, hate speech, threats of genocide and other politically inciting language. It is imperative that all communities work together to stabilize the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a view to achieving a mutually shared prosperity. The devastating impact of armed-group violence on civilians, particularly vulnerable populations, including women, children and internally displaced persons, remains alarming. The activities of terrorist- affiliated groups such as the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) continue to exact a heavy toll on civilians and civilian objects, particularly through manipulation, abuse, abductions, killings and maimings, as well as the indiscriminate use of improvised explosive devices.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“We welcome the outcomes of the conclaves of the East African Community Heads of State on the peace and security situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its commitment to contributing to reconciliation, stabilization and the securing of lasting peace in the region. We acknowledge the participation of armed groups, as well as leaders of local communities, in the two rounds of the inter-Congolese peace dialogue. Their increasing willingness to surrender their arms and embrace the national Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme is encouraging. We welcome the announcement of the establishment of a regional force, which should contribute to the stabilization of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as of the entire Great Lakes region.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“On the political front, we welcome the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s commitment to hold elections in 2023, in accordance with the constitutional framework. We commend the adoption of revisions to the electoral law by the National Assembly, featuring provisions that not only increase transparency but also create incentives for the greater participation of women. That is an important step in achieving gender parity. We note the challenging security environment in some parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and encourage the national authorities to adopt a comprehensive approach for planning the preparatory electoral processes in order to afford all Congolese an opportunity to participate in the upcoming elections.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“I have the pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African countries that are members of the Security Council (A3), namely, Gabon, Ghana and Kenya. Let me begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bintou Keita for her briefing and commend her efforts in support of peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I also thank Ms. Julienne Lusenge for her perspective and for the recommendations that she made to the Council. I further welcome the participation in this meeting of the Permanent Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and Rwanda. Our statement will focus on three main areas: the political, security and humanitarian situations.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9081 (2022) · source
“We reiterate our call to the members of the Council to harness all efforts to bring an end to the war and restore peace and stability in Ukraine.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“We encourage the parties to accept the good offices of the Secretary-General in repairing the broken trust occasioned by the war against Ukraine in order to move forward the stalled negotiations. We call for an immediate cessation of military engagements in areas populated by civilians and urge the urgent creation of demilitarized humanitarian corridors in all besieged areas, in compliance with the precepts of international law and international humanitarian law. We note the obligation of the conflicting parties to proactively protect civilians and civilian infrastructure from harm. Similarly, aid and humanitarian workers must be afforded equal treatment of protection. In conclusion, we urge maximum restraint and encourage rhetoric that facilitates a peaceful process.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“The snowballing effect of the collateral economic impact on the rest of the international community, especially developing countries, which are already burdened by the impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic and other pressing global challenges, could soon go beyond the reach of easy resolution. It is therefore our plea that ongoing diplomatic efforts should be given an opportunity to advance the cause of peace and the abatement of this needless war on the basis of a commitment to genuine and unconditional dialogue. We welcome the positive results that followed the Secretary-General’s visits to Kyiv and Moscow during the month of April, which demonstrate for us the utility of the United Nations in such delicate circumstances.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“We remain concerned that residential areas continue to be the target of missile launches and bombardments and regret that such places have increasingly become the arena for combat. In that context, we call for an independent, impartial and transparent investigation into the Kremenchuk mall attack, which occurred yesterday and resulted in several casualties. Over past four months, the war has continued unabated under conditions that have precipitated considerable human suffering and despair. While the current situation casts a grim outlook for peace, as the purveyors of global peace and security we cannot and must not lose hope of finding peace in the interest of the conflicting parties and the wider international community. With each passing day, the urgency of finding a peaceful and durable solution to the conflict grows.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“At the outset, let me thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing to the Security Council on the prevailing situation in Ukraine and the rise in humanitarian suffering occasioned by the war. I also acknowledge the virtual participation of the President of Ukraine, His Excellency Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy. My delegation reaffirms its unwavering support for the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Ghana is gravely concerned by the reports of the intensification of military bombardments in several regions across Ukraine over the past couple of days, for which the ordinary people, especially women and children, are having to pay the highest price.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“We therefore look forward to the position of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General being filled, and we welcome the recent nomination of an African by the Secretary-General for consideration in that regard. We also urge fellow Council members to commit to building consensus and delivering a substantive UNSMIL mandate to the people of Libya in July. Finally, we urge that any action on Libya’s frozen assets be taken in consultation with the Libyan authorities in order to ensure that all of Libya’s frozen assets be preserved for the eventual return and benefit of the people of Libya. In conclusion, we reaffirm our commitment to a truly Libyan-led and Libyan-owned peace process, with respect for Libya’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“That is unfortunately a fable for our brothers and sisters fording the Mediterranean waters every day as they seek a better life. We urge that all migrants, refugees and asylum- seekers be treated with dignity, whether on land or at sea, and be treated equally everywhere in the world. We also call on all those enabling their inhumane treatment to desist from directly or indirectly doing so. That includes targeted funding and information-sharing for their detention under inhumane conditions and information-sharing for their interception at sea and return to Libyan ports. It is necessary that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) be clearly structured and led to enable the Council to support Libya in a well- coordinated manner.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“We further urge that disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) efforts not only be focused within Libya but also be undertaken in a collaborative approach with neighbouring States and regional organizations. The cross-border angle must also take into account the conducive environment that the conflict provides for terrorism to grow. There is a need to include deliberate counter-terrorism capacity- building and support in security sector reform and DDR efforts. The inhumane treatment of migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers transiting Libya to Europe is despicable. The preamble of the Charter of the United Nations stipulates our determination, as the peoples of the United Nations, to “reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women”.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“We also welcome the 5+5 Joint Military Commission talks held last week in Cairo and the resolve to ensure that departure, as well as the unification of the military. We urge the Security Council to support that resolve through a sustained push for the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and adherence to the arms embargo. We recall the ravaging effects that the conflict has had on the Sahel region. We must remain conscious that the Libya peace process is inextricably linked to the stability of the region. Consultations with neighbouring States and States in the region are therefore critical. International support should also be extended to cross-border cooperation on tackling arms trafficking and human smuggling and trafficking, inter alia.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“We acknowledge the African Union’s commitment, including as reaffirmed during the 23 June launch of the strategy, and we welcome the African Union Peace and Security Council’s meeting to be held on 29 June to discuss the situation in Libya. We are concerned about reports of violence in and around Tripoli. We caution against any resort to violence and urge restraint and calm, especially in such a delicate period. We also call on all parties to desist from inflammatory rhetoric. The continued presence of foreign fighters, foreign forces and mercenaries and the blatant violations of the arms embargo are, despicably, providing an enabling environment for tensions. In that regard, we call on all foreign fighters, foreign forces and mercenaries to depart from Libya immediately.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“We firmly believe that the foundations on which the elections are held and the elections themselves should constructively fit within that outline. We would like our Libyan brothers and sisters to remember that the peace process is therefore not entirely about elections. Nevertheless, we would encourage the holding of an election that ensures the full participation of Libyan women and young people. We caution against any attempt to dictate how Libyans should forge a peace path. Rather, as the Security Council, we are duty- bound to ring-fence all the achievements of the peace process so that they may harden into solid blocks that can guarantee sustainability. We also encourage international support to that end.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“We acknowledge the work of Stephanie Williams, Special Adviser of the Secretary-General, in that regard. The peace process involves the resumption of dignity for a people who can move forward the course of their nation from decisions born of inclusive dialogue and an inclusive national reconciliation process. A truly Libyan-led and -owned peace process cannot be achieved without mainstreaming dialogue and reconciliation at all its stages. That is why we insist on continued dialogue and the comprehensive national reconciliation process, which is also espoused under resolution 2510 (2020). In that regard, we laud the Libyan authorities for the launch of the strategic vision for the national reconciliation process.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“Mr. Agyeman (Ghana) (spoke in French): I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, namely, Gabon, Kenya and Ghana. We thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Bushra Alhodiri for their briefings. We welcome the participation of our colleague Ambassador Taher Elsonni, Permanent Representative of Libya. (spoke in English) The past few weeks have seen great efforts to break through the protracted transition period, which is currently further encumbered by a debilitating political stalemate. We commend the achievement of the joint committee of the House of Representatives and High State Council for the progress they have made so far in seeking a constitutional basis for elections. We urge that the momentum be sustained to overcome the pending issues.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, Ghana calls on both parties to show maximum restraint and refrain from unilateral actions that could escalate tensions and undermine the peace and mutual trust that are urgently needed, first, to stabilize the situation and reverse negative trends on the ground and, secondly, create the conditions of peace and stability necessary for subsequent negotiations and for reinvigorating credible negotiations for the two- State solution and all final-status issues related to the Middle East peace process.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“We encourage the Palestinian leadership to demonstrate zero-tolerance for such acts, as well as all parties to condemn all forms of violence. As a Council, we have the responsibility to assist the parties to adopt measures that would help de-escalate the situation on the ground when they themselves are unable to do so in a way that fosters peace and stability. In that regard, we must live up to our historical responsibility for the benefit of both the Palestinian and the Israeli people, who deserve to live side by side in peace side, as envisaged in the two-State solution.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“We also express our concern about the recent spate of killings of more than 60 Palestinians and call on the Israeli authorities to thoroughly investigate all incidents involving the alleged disproportionate use of force against Palestinians, in accordance with its obligations and responsibilities under international humanitarian law. Accountability is required to repair the broken trust necessary for direct negotiations between the parties. The Middle East Peace process cannot be put back on track on the rails of insecurity, instability and mistrust. The recent spate of terrorism in Israel therefore cannot under any circumstances be considered useful to the Palestinian cause. We reiterate our unequivocal condemnation of all such acts of terrorism and aver that no justification can enable overlooking such acts.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“Equally of concern is the risk of the forced eviction of approximately 1,200 Palestinians, including more than 500 children, from a cluster of Palestinian villages in the West Bank area of Masafer Yatta. We therefore call for the utmost restraint in settlement activities which, as all of us can observe, do not enhance the security of Israel or the prospects for peace and stability. In that regard, we recall the Israeli authorities’ duty to take significant steps consistent with the transition covered by prior agreements, especially against expansion projects, evictions and demolitions, which undermine the prospects of achieving a two- State solution.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“It reflects a further departure from the Council’s expectation in 2016 that its call for Israel to cease its settlement activities would have been complied with in the facilitation of the peace and security necessary to launch a credible negotiation process on all final-status issues in the Middle East Peace process. My delegation is particularly concerned that the period under review has seen the highest increase in the number of settlement activities since October 2020 and deeply regrets the 12 May decision of the Israeli authorities to approve plans to move forward and build more than 4,000 housing units in various locations in the West Bank.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“At the outset, let me thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his important briefing to the Security Council this morning pursuant to resolution 2334 (2016). I also thank him for highlighting the measures being taken by the United Nations and other stakeholders to restore calm between the key parties and work towards a peaceful solution of the protracted conflict, which has negatively impacted not only Israel and Palestine, but the entire Middle East region. The briefing of the Special Coordinator to the Council is quite troubling.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“The international community can be successful in that endeavour only if we encourage enhanced and sustained cooperation between UNAMA and the de facto authorities. Ghana once again reiterates its commitment to a stable, resurgent and secure Afghanistan living peacefully with its neighbours.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“Lastly, the spectre of terrorist attacks targeting civilians and religious sites have brought into sharp focus the fragile security situation and the urgent need to ensure that the population receive protection. We urge the de facto authorities to prioritize maintaining security and institute appropriate mechanisms to hold accountable perpetrators of terrorist attacks and crimes against civilians and civilian infrastructure. Ghana firmly condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and will continue to support multilateral approaches to effectively counter radicalization, violent extremism and terrorist acts. In conclusion, we acknowledge that the interests of the Afghan people must remain front and centre of global efforts to stabilize the situation in the country.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“To the contrary, the Taliban is simply being asked to commit to upholding the fundamental freedoms and liberties of every Afghan citizen, without discrimination, and to provide them with equal access to basic human services, as well as access to a fair judicial system, employment, the freedom of expression and movement and to guarantee girls full access to education. That is the minimum standard expected of every responsible member of the international community, and it is what all Governments are enjoined to assure. We continue to hope that the de facto authorities will continue to act in good faith and support global efforts to bring lasting relief to the Afghan people, many of whom require urgent humanitarian assistance.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source