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Agyeman

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first: 2022-01-05
most recent: 2023-12-29
sittings or episodes: 204
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“The imposition of draconian restrictions on sections of the population, particularly the suppression of the rights of women and girls, including attempts to exclude them from participating fully and meaningfully in the governance process, is unacceptable. We urge the Taliban to put a stop to all forms of discrimination and immediately remove all restrictions in place in order to give all Afghan citizens equal right to participate freely in civil and civic life. Ghana remains of the view that it is not the case that the de facto authorities are being called upon to do the extraordinary.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“We therefore urge humanitarian agencies to scale-up their interventions in order to bring much-needed relief to the population, in particular women, children and vulnerable groups, who are currently bearing the brunt of the harsh living conditions. We equally appeal to the donor community and partners to remain committed to their pledges and to continue supporting relief efforts in Afghanistan, since it is critical to averting a humanitarian catastrophe. Secondly, we are deeply concerned about the lack of progress on the political front in terms of substantive dialogue among the Afghan parties in the search for national reconciliation and an inclusive Government. In that regard, we deplore the unwarranted actions of the de facto authorities, especially in the past few weeks, which have been everything else but encouraging.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“We commend her for her work and look forward to working with her replacement. The appointment of another competent woman will certainly be a clear and undisputed message from the international community to the Taliban that women — for that matter, Afghan women and girls — are not a distraction, but legitimate stakeholders in the political, social and economic development of Afghanistan. Against the backdrop of the worrisome humanitarian, political and security situation prevailing in Afghanistan, Ghana wishes to make the following three points. First, the latest calamity will undoubtedly compound the situation of millions of Afghan citizens, who are confronted by acute food shortages, are internally displaced and lack basic services, including access to drinking water, health care and education.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“UNAMA remains a vital component of our collective efforts towards ensuring the sustained recovery and reconstruction of Afghanistan. We must therefore continue to firmly convey, with a unified voice, the Council’s unalloyed commitment and support for the mandate of UNAMA. In thanking Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNAMA Officer-in-Charge Ramiz Alakbarov, journalist Yalda Hakim and Yalda Royan of VOICE Amplified for their pertinent briefings, we wish to take a moment to pay tribute to Deborah Lyons, the previous Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of UNAMA, for her dedication. Her work and appreciation of the competing geopolitics in the region undoubtedly helped build international consensus for the Afghan people over the past two years.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by expressing my delegation’s condolences to the people of Afghanistan, especially the bereaved families, for the loss of lives and the destruction of property and economic livelihoods as a result of the earthquake that took place in the eastern parts of the country yesterday. Today’s meeting on the latest report of the Secretary- General on the situation in Afghanistan (S/2022/485) and its implications for international peace and security therefore provides yet another opportunity for the Council to take stock of the important work being undertaken by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in order to help bring lasting peace and stability for the benefit of the people of the country.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“We also call for continued support for the Federal Government’s efforts to fully implement its existing child-protection commitments and reiterate Ghana’s commitment to help find a lasting solution to the situation in Somalia.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9071 (2022) · source
“Ghana is also worried about the dire humanitarian situation of conflict-affected children in Somalia, which has been compounded by a highly volatile political and security environment and exacerbated by the coronavirus disease pandemic and recurring floods and droughts related to the climate emergency. We reiterate our call to all stakeholders and humanitarian institutions to donate and facilitate the delivery of food, medicine and other essential services to those in critical need, especially women and children, who are the most vulnerable. In conclusion, I wish to underscore the need for cooperation and unified action within the Council, which is critical to ensuring strict compliance with all the sanctions measures and sustained pressure on all parties to end and prevent all grave violations against children.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9071 (2022) · source
“Reports of killing, maiming, abductions and attacks on schools and hospitals, as well as about 50 cases of rape and other forms of sexual violence by Al-Shabab and Federal Government forces, is also of great concern, including other reported violations by clan militias and regional forces, including Galmudug forces, Galmudug police, Hirshabelle police Jubaland forces, Jubaland police, Puntland forces, Puntland police, Somaliland forces and Da’esh. We urge all those parties to commit to action plans with the United Nations, notably the 2012 action plans to end and prevent the recruitment, use, killing or maiming of children, as well as the 2019 road map adopted to expedite their implementation at the federal member state level, which also applies to the police.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9071 (2022) · source
“We are equally worried and alarmed by the consistent reports from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict about the high number of grave violations verified in Somalia. Ghana requests that the Security Council and the relevant United Nations entities take the necessary remedial action to curtail the reported cases of almost 3,500 grave and, in some cases, multiple violations involving more than 2,600 children, including more than 600 girls. Ghana finds it appalling and condemns in no uncertain terms the substantial number of violations perpetrated in the recruitment and use of children, especially by Al-Shabaab.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9071 (2022) · source
“Ghana has noted with grave concern the security incidents and deadly attacks in Somalia, most of them attributable to Al-Shabaab, especially those that occurred during the period leading up to the presidential elections, which resulted in more than 17,000 persons fleeing their homes in Somalia’s South-West state. Al-Shabaab’s attacks on troops deployed to the country to restore peace are equally worrying — one example being the incident in May of an attack on a Burundian peacekeepers’ base that resulted in several deaths and injuries. In that regard, we hope that foreign support for the Somalian authorities will help them defeat Al-Shabaab and eventually enable them to take sole responsibility for the safety and security situation of the country in accordance with its transition plan.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9071 (2022) · source
“Ghana welcomed the positive outcome of the political process in Somalia that resulted in the election of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the subsequent formation of a Government to restore order and security. Those are indeed the twin ingredients needed to engender the economic and judicial reforms that can bring Somalia freedom and prosperity. We are delighted that President Hassan has prioritized the issue of security and is already working to seek support and collaboration from parties willing to contribute to the cause of peace and security in Somalia. Despite the limited but hopeful developments in Somalia, there are continued reasons for concern.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9071 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by expressing my appreciation to Ambassador Byrne Nason of Ireland for her excellent briefing to the Security Council, as well as her able leadership of the Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia, which continues to be an important instrument in facilitating peace in Somalia. As always, the briefing gives us much to consider and requires the Council’s substantial engagement in support of the political processes needed to achieve lasting peace in the face of one of the most protracted conflicts on the African continent, with its devastating and destabilizing effects on neighbouring countries and the Horn of Africa in general.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9071 (2022) · source
“In resolution 2620 (2022), the Council expresses its intention to consider, by 31 August 2022, establishing clear, well-identified and realistic key benchmarks, with readiness to consider adjusting relevant measures to respond to the situation in Darfur in the light of the evolving situation on the ground. The 1591 Committee reiterates its commitment to working together with the Sudan and all the relevant stakeholders to make that a reality.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9070 (2022) · source
“The Panel informed the Committee on the security situation in Darfur, including on the intercommunal violence and the situation in West Darfur, where some elements of the Juba Peace Agreement clashed in March and April. In terms of regional dynamics, the Panel reported that the regional context remained largely favourable to the peace process in Darfur and that all the neighbouring States continue to support the Juba Peace Agreement and its implementation. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate that the sanctions regime was established for the sole purpose of helping to bring peace to Darfur. Its purpose is not to punish the Sudan but to support the attainment of sustainable peace.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9070 (2022) · source
“On 3 June, the Panel of Experts on the Sudan submitted its first quarterly update to the Committee. The Panel updated us on the pace of the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement, regional dynamics, the status of the armed groups in the region, intercommunal violence and reported violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. I would like to bring to the attention of the Council the following points from the Panel’s report. The Panel reported that the significant development in the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement was the ongoing training of approximately 2,000 members of the signatory armed movements in El Fasher, which would form part of the security-keeping force established in accordance with the Juba Peace Agreement.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9070 (2022) · source
“Mr. Agyeman: In accordance with paragraph 3 (a) (iv) of resolution 1591 (2005), I have the honour to brief the Security Council on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005), concerning the Sudan, on the period from 29 March to today. During the reporting period, the Committee met once in informal consultations and received the first quarterly update of the Panel of Experts on the Sudan. On 8 April, the Committee had a briefing by the Panel of Experts on the Sudan on its programme of work for the period 2022 to 2023. The Coordinator provided the Committee with an overview of the Panel’s intended areas of investigation and monitoring in accordance with the mandates, as extended until 12 March 2023 by resolution 2620 (2022). On 14 April, the Committee issued a press release (SC/14863) regarding that briefing.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9070 (2022) · source
“We therefore call for the removal of all physical and administrative obstructions impeding the delivery of life-saving aid. In conclusion, while reiterating our collective call for a nationwide ceasefire, as well as the pressing need for the parties to work together to negotiate a political settlement that will bring comprehensive and lasting peace and stability to Syria in the long term, we would like to reiterate our joint call for support for the renewal of the cross-border resolution’s mandate. If we fail to do that, north-western Syria will be plunged into an even deeper and more catastrophic humanitarian crisis. At the same time, we call for respect of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“Despite the wider reach of the cross-border delivery mechanism, the A3 is united in its view that aid delivery across the front lines is equally essential, and we therefore call for a continuation of the cross-line aid delivery mechanism supplementing the United Nations- facilitated cross-border deliveries. With the expiry of the mandate of resolution 2585 (2021) impending on 10 July, the A3 expresses its full support for its renewal and urges the Security Council to give it unanimous support in order to safeguard the continued delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid to the recipients in north-west Syria. Given the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the country, it is imperative to have unhindered humanitarian access to all areas where people need that assistance.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“We want to express our unwavering support for the ongoing efforts of the United Nations and other international partners to address the deteriorating humanitarian condition in both Government- and non-Government-controlled areas. We note with satisfaction the work of the United Nations cross-border operations, which benefits almost 60 per cent of the 4.1 million Syrians in need of humanitarian assistance each month. We commend the scaling up of the cross- line aid delivery of essential humanitarian supplies to about 43,000 people in Syria’s north-west, under the auspices of the United Nations inter-agency operational plan and resolution 2585 (2021).”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“We are equally concerned about the increasing number of deaths in Syria among the humanitarian aid workers who ensure that critical life-saving assistance reaches those in need. The killing of a Syrian aid worker in a car bombing this month, bringing the total of such fatalities in the north-west to 23 since 2020, highlights the troubling dangers that aid workers face as they risk their lives on a daily basis to provide much-needed assistance to vulnerable populations in Syria. The A3 emphasizes the responsibility that the conflicting parties have for the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers and stresses the need to ensure accountability.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“Meanwhile, the reduced water levels of the Euphrates River and the Allouk water station have given rise to acute shortages of potable water, which is severely impacting the populations in the affected areas of the country. We denounce the continued atrocities and mayhem visited on defenceless Syrians by terrorist groups such as Da’esh and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham. We therefore condemn unreservedly Da’esh’s sporadic attacks on civilians in areas across Deir ez-Zor, Al-Hasakah and eastern rural Homs and Hama during the period under review. The A3 calls for a concerted effort by all stakeholders to bring the perpetrators of those barbaric acts to book and ensure justice for the victims.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“After more than a decade of violence, Syrians are exhausted from the impact of the conflict and look forward to the intercession of the international community to end the conflict and alleviate their suffering. We are deeply concerned that the predicament of the Syrian people is being further exacerbated by a number of persistent challenges, including civilian casualties resulting from mine explosions and sporadic air strikes and shelling in some parts of the country. At the same time, the food insecurity brought about by the raging conflict has given rise to an unprecedented number of women and children suffering from rising rates of malnutrition.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this joint statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), that is, Gabon, Kenya and Ghana. We are grateful to Secretary-General António Guterres for his briefing and thank Under-Secretary- General Martin Griffiths, as well as Mr. Agha, the civil- society representative, for theirs. We also welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Türkiye in this meeting. As highlighted in today’s briefings, the prevailing humanitarian situation in Syria, which has brought untold hardship and suffering to ordinary Syrians for more than a decade, remains a matter of grave concern to us.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, because some such conflicts start at the grassroots level, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, the head of the AU Mission in South Sudan and the Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission should continue their efforts to engage the South Sudanese authorities and all relevant stakeholders, including civil society and women organizations, in order to address the surge in intercommunal violence. Finally, we would like to join the Secretary-General in conveying our deep appreciation to the troop- and police-contributing countries, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom and the uniformed and civilian personnel of UNMISS for continuing to work tirelessly towards peace in South Sudan.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“Secondly, we urge the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan, the head of the AU Mission in South Sudan and the interim Chairperson of the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission to continue to offer their good offices in order to encourage the parties to draft a mutually acceptable road map towards the next elections.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“The much- needed reforms to help diversify the country’s economy, promote agriculture and food security and develop infrastructure will require significant international resource support. We further urge South Sudan to take advantage of this opportunity to start engaging with the Peacebuilding Commission. The A3 would like to conclude by highlighting the following three points for the attention of Council members and other Member States. First, if we are to enable the Government to follow through with the graduation of the necessary unified forces, it is important that the international community provide the needed financial and technical assistance in order to equip the necessary unified forces to enhance civilian protection.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“The situation in South Sudan has been summed up by the WFP’s Acting Country Director in South Sudan, Adeyinka Badejo-Sanogo, who said: “South Sudan is facing its hungriest year since independence. We are already in a crisis, but we are trying to avert the situation from becoming more explosive”. The international community should not allow this young nation to face an explosive situation that could break its core. Accordingly, the A3 calls on one and all to support the people of South Sudan in overcoming this humanitarian crisis through adequate funding of its appeal. Beyond the immediate provision of food aid, it is important for the international community to increase its development assistance to the country.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“We believe that such engagements help to build trust between communities at the grass-roots level, which is vital for the peace process. With regard to the humanitarian situation in South Sudan, the A3 expresses grave concern about the decision of the World Food Programme (WFP) to partially suspend food aid to South Sudan due to a funding shortage. The suspension of food aid will lead to a third of the 6.2 million people in South Sudan who were to receive assistance this year being denied food aid. Climate change is also exacerbating the humanitarian situation, with South Sudan facing severe flooding, localized drought and conflict effects that have left a large population food insecure.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“On the security situation in South Sudan, the A3 notes with concern the surge in communal violence. We call on all the parties to those conflicts to desist from any action that will disturb the peace. We urge the Government of South Sudan and leaders at all levels to institute measures to address those intercommunal conflicts, including through peace dialogues, in order to address grievances between communities. We commend the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for its role in the protection of civilians and in conducting key leadership engagements in Jonglei, the Greater Pibor Administrative Area and Juba, including facilitating the visit of a delegation of influential Juba-based Dinka Bor leaders to Gadiang, in Jonglei state, from 25 to 28 March.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“We urge the parties to hold an inclusive dialogue and forge consensus on a road map for the remainder of the transition period, including the conduct of elections. Since its economy has been affected by prolonged flooding and the effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic, South Sudan will need international financial support in order to be able to implement the agreement’s mechanism. We call on the AU, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations and other bilateral and multilateral partners, including the troika countries, China and the IGAD Partners Forum, to not relent and to continue to extend the necessary assistance, while supporting the activities of the implementation oversight mechanisms. We encourage the parties to make progress on the aspects lagging behind.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“We continue to urge all parties to remain committed to the Revitalized Agreement and commend President Salva Kiir Mayardit and First Vice-President Riek Machar for the consistent reiteration of their positions that the country will not return to conflict. We call on all other parties that have not signed the agreement to demonstrate their commitment to peace and reiterate our call to the parties to urgently resume peace talks under the facilitation of the Community of Sant’Egidio. The A3 calls the Council’s attention to the challenges confronting the implementation of the remaining benchmarks of the peace agreement, especially during the few remaining months of the transition. We call on the Government and all political leaders to place the overall interests of the people of South Sudan at the heart of their discussions and decisions.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“The A3 would like to further commend the recent visit by the African Union (AU) High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on South Sudan from 1 to 4 June 2022. The visit paved the way for some open discussions with the presidency, the legislative leadership, political parties, the National Elections Commission, the National Constitutional Review Commission, the African and international diplomatic communities, the United Nations, the European Union, the troika — the United States, the United Kingdom and Norway — and civil society. To the A3, the visit was significant, as it sets the ground for South Sudan to consolidate peace and democracy, flowing from the open discussions that brought to the fore the successes and challenges facing the Revitalized Agreement.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“First, in respect of the political situation in South Sudan, the A3 commends the efforts and achievements of the South Sudanese Government in the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, notably, the implementation of phase one of the process of forming the necessary unified forces, with approximately 50,000 trainees, the agreement on the command-and-control structure of the army, the opening of humanitarian corridors, which has facilitated a gradual voluntary return of about half a million refugees and internally displaced persons, and the development of an action plan for the commencement of public consultations on the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing, among other things.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“The A3’s statement on this agenda item will focus on three issues, namely, the political, security and humanitarian situations in South Sudan. I will then conclude by highlighting some important issues for the consideration of the members of the Council.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (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 Ghana (A3). At the outset, we wish to thank the Secretary- General for his comprehensive report (S/2022/468). We also thank the Secretary-General’s Special Representative to South Sudan, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, for his very insightful comments on the situation in South Sudan. The A3 furthermore welcomes the additional briefings delivered by the Acting Director of Operations of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Ghada Mudawi, and Ms. Lorna Merekaje, from South Sudan. We also welcome our brother the Permanent Representative of South Sudan to this meeting.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“We count on the full participation of all Member States in the ongoing consultations to adopt a draft resolution that calls for the convening of a one-day high-level meeting of the General Assembly to consider the adoption of a political declaration to help mobilize political will for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the crucial importance of regional and subregional bodies in realizing the objectives of the United Nations and the sustenance of the multilateral order. We therefore encourage further engagement between the United Nations and the EU in addressing current and future peace and security challenges across our world, including in Europe.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“The war in Ukraine must therefore stop. We urge further support for the EU in exploring solutions to the disruptions of the supply chains for food, energy and global financing that have resulted from the current crisis. In furtherance of multilateralism and international cooperation, we recognize the EU’s contribution to the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility and encourage further efforts to reduce the developing world’s reliance on vaccine imports and donations through support for deconcentrated manufacturing and storage capacities across various parts of the world. The world’s resilience to future pandemics is necessary to avoid instability in the global order.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“As has been said by many, the war has created Europe’s worst security and humanitarian crisis since the end of the Second World War. We support the efforts to contain the security breach of the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine and encourage the EU to consider all possible means to help end the war through a negotiated settlement of the key interests of the parties, on the basis of established and clear principles of international law, including the Charter of the Organization. The consequences of the war for the people of Ukraine have been immense and needlessly painful. However, the ramifications of the war for the rest of the world have also been severe, as seen in new levels of food insecurity for millions, the rising cost of living across the world and widespread sociopolitical instability in several countries.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“We also acknowledge the many arrangements on peace and security cooperation between the EU and the United Nations, including in countries such as Syria, Yemen and Myanmar, in which EU-supported humanitarian operations and funding continue to be critical for saving the lives and livelihoods of many. We also note that the relative stability that has been established in the Balkan region of Europe is partly owing to the active engagement of the EU. We further encourage the enhancement of the partnership between the European Union and the Middle East Quartet in pursuit of a negotiated solution to the now burning question of Palestine, on the basis of a two-State solution and in line with the decisions of the Council. Europe itself is in a delicate and unprecedented state of instability following the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“We therefore welcome renewed commitment in support of counter-terrorism efforts in the region and look forward to the EU’s active engagement in the outcomes of the joint strategic assessment of security and governance in the Sahel. We also commend the EU for the funding it provided to the African Union Mission in Somalia and look forward to the continued support required for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia during the period of the Somalia transition plan. Indeed, the presence of the EU in Africa has been marked by its multisectoral cooperation with Governments and non-governmental agencies in support of development and security objectives. We appreciate the alignment of such actions with the values and objectives of the United Nations.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“As the African Union focuses its policy interests on activating its peace and security architecture towards a robust and offensive response against the asymmetrical threats that it currently confronts, it is my delegation’s hope that we will find in the European Union a partner not only for the establishment of mandates by the Council but also, beyond the bilateral financing assistance provided under the African Peace Facility of the European Union, for the provision of support for the sustainable and predictable funding of such operations from the assessed contributions of the United Nations. Regrettably, the Sahel has become a breeding ground for terrorists and violent extremists, whose networks extend to other parts of Africa and beyond.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“In the area of peacekeeping, we are encouraged by the strengthening of the partnership between the EU and the United Nations. We note that. in addition to the 18 Common Security and Defence Policy missions and operations currently run by the EU globally, its member States continue to be, collectively, one of the major contributors to the United Nations peacekeeping budget and a significant contributor of uniformed personnel.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“It is in that context that we welcome the European Union’s contribution to the Council’s work on promoting international peace and security. We note in particular the supportive role that the EU continues to play in the prevention of conflicts, their resolution and the recovery of societies after conflict has occurred. In that regard, we welcome the EU’s new consensus on the role of development cooperation, which has strengthened the nexus between security, development and humanitarian aid in a way that we hope will have a transformative impact on fragile situations, such as those in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel. In proactively responding to conflict, it is necessary that we address its root causes and underlying drivers.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“As a member State of the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, we are uniquely aware of the necessity for the complementarity of regional and subregional arrangements in addressing conflict situations, as well as in responding to emerging transnational threats, such as terrorism and violent extremism, maritime piracy and organized crime, including drug trafficking, the illicit flow of small arms and light weapons and money-laundering. The roles that regional organizations play in managing the multiplicity of crises in various parts of the world can no longer therefore be marginalized and must be deeply anchored in the work of the Council and centred in the strategy and approach of the United Nations with respect to how we stabilize our world.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“As Ghana has consistently reiterated, regional organizations have a critical role to play in supporting the primary responsibility of the Security Council for maintaining international peace and security. We therefore welcome today’s dialogue between the United Nations and the European Union and support all measures that could strengthen the relationship and enhance coordination between our two bodies, in furtherance of the common aspiration for peace and security.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy for his comprehensive briefing to the Council. We note with appreciation the deepening cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the United Nations in support of multilateralism and the rules-based order, which is rooted in the recognition that it takes more than one individual country to resolve the challenges of the current era. We also welcome the efforts being made to implement the common desire for enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and regional arrangements, as elaborated in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source
“We are also pleased about the active engagement of regional leaders with the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) as part of the ongoing peacebuilding process in recent times, and urge all the regional powers to deepen their resolve towards finding a lasting solution to the conflict. We believe that the UNMHA mandate, which is due to expire on 15 July, is very crucial to the long-term peace and security of Yemen. We therefore call on the members of the Council to consider unanimously supporting the renewal of that mandate. In conclusion, we all must support efforts to help the conflicting parties to deepen and sustain mutual trust, which is required to work towards a comprehensive and lasting peace in Yemen.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“We firmly believe that the parties’ agreement to the proposals will ultimately help to alleviate the suffering of ordinary Yemenis and enhance the delivery of the needed humanitarian aid to the vulnerable population in that part of the country. We are pleased to note that, since the resumption of commercial flights out of Sana’a on 16 May for the first time in six years, under the terms of the United Nations-brokered truce, a total of 2,495 Yemenis have so far been reported as having travelled between Sana’a and Amman, as well as Cairo. We are encouraged that more such marginal, but incremental, progress will continue to be made with the renewal of the truce.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“We reiterate our earlier call on the political leaders and stakeholders to explore the possibility of an indefinite extension of the truce, both as a confidence-building measure and as evidence of the commitment of the conflicting parties to the political process, which seeks to bring lasting peace and security to Yemen. My delegation also welcomes the resumption of discussions on 5 June to reach an agreement to open the roads leading into and out of Taiz and other governorates, in line with the truce. We call on the parties to favourably consider the revised proposal by the Special Envoy on the phased reopening of the roads and the implementation mechanism and commit to ensuring the safety of civilian travellers.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“The truce has the potential to ease the deplorable humanitarian conditions, as we heard in today’s briefings, and to create a conducive environment that will give the necessary impetus to the political process for an amicable resolution of the conflict. We urge global support for the ongoing efforts to bridge the huge shortfall of almost 74 per cent of the $4.28 billion that is badly needed to augment the efforts of the United Nations and other aid agencies in providing essential humanitarian assistance to the more than 17 million Yemenis in dire need of it.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source