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“Throughout our past, and despite the fervent efforts made to limit the impact of war on civilians, the world, regrettably, continues to witness egregious violations of the rights of civilian populations in many situations of conflict across several parts of the world, as we clearly heard both from our briefers and from other delegations this morning.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the United States delegation for convening this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We also thank Ramesh Rajasingham, Director of Coordination in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for his insightful briefing and welcome the additional perspectives provided by Robert Mardini, Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, David Miliband, President and Chief Executive Officer of the International Rescue Committee, and Rachel Boketa, Country Director of Women for Women International in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. While conflicts and wars may be inevitable realities of human history, every civilization and generation has a responsibility for protecting civilians from the cruel consequences of armed conflict.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“Also, women and the youth are critical agents of change and will remain crucial to enhancing the positive impact of technologies on global security. With a commitment to the collective objective of enhancing all available tools, Ghana believes that multilateral and regional initiatives can effectively harness technologies for the objectives of global peace and security.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“In addition to the institutionalization of a national cybersecurity awareness month aimed at elevating the whole-of-society awareness of cyberthreats, the operationalization of sectoral computer-emergency- response teams in key institutions, such as the National Communication Authority, the Central Bank and the National Information Technology Agency, have enhanced the resilience of the cyber-ecosystem across online services, the financial sector and Government business. We therefore advocate a whole-of-society approach in developing resilience in the peace-and- security nexus, including partnerships with the private sector, civil society organizations and the technology giants, whose increasing role has to be made to serve the public good.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Additionally, action to cut off terrorism financing must be sustained and enhanced, including in the spaced-out economy, where cryptocurrencies have become a medium of choice for financing terrorist activities. While the collaboration between the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa and West African national financial intelligence centres has produced significant outcomes, its actions would continue to require deepening. Before concluding, I would like to mention Ghana’s commitment to enhancing the use of technologies for peaceful purposes through actions that have been undertaken to strengthen the domestic information and communications technology ecosystem.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“We encourage support for the implementation of existing treaties, such as the Budapest Convention and the African Union Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection, otherwise known as the Malabo Convention, and believe that early-warning mechanisms, such as those of the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union, can be further deepened through strong global support. Moreover, support for regional platforms for intelligence and information-sharing could further enhance the early detection of the expansionist agenda of terrorist networks, including in West Africa and in relation to their online activities.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“States ought to make good their commitment to the Charter of the United Nations by respecting international human rights law in a manner that ensures that personal data collected, stored, processed, used, transferred and disclosed upholds and protects the privacy of individuals. Furthermore, we welcome measures that encourage companies to uphold international human rights law and business standards, based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Fourthly, cognizant of the effectiveness of regional arrangements in preventing conflicts through early- warning mechanisms and in building peace in post- conflict settings, we strongly urge the strengthening of digital-technology partnerships between global multilateral systems and regional bodies.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Such capacity-building efforts should include the gathering, processing, use and analysis of new technologies and their impact on security. In that regard, the supportive role of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate is commendable, and we welcome more such efforts. Thirdly, States also have a critical role to play in enacting policies that prevent the misuse of cyberspace with elements that, inter alia, encourage investments in critical national infrastructure, promotes responsible media content and facilitates the early detection, investigation and prosecution of offenders.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, lessons learned by the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs in mediation efforts during the coronavirus disease pandemic using digital technologies can offer an acceptable path in constructing enduring frameworks for such engagements with wider populations for the cause of peace. Secondly, the capacity of national Governments to enhance their cybersecurity space should be at the heart of developing a robust framework for the use of digital technologies. The malicious use of digital technologies by terrorists and extremist groups and the trend towards cyberwarfare require that vulnerable countries, such as some in Africa where fragilities exist, obtain the required support to strengthen their digital capacity, in line with the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020-2030).”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“As previously indicated, the use of digital technologies for the maintenance of international peace and security must proceed from a point of convergence and on the basis of principles that respect national sovereignty and promote universal values. In that regard, we believe that the United Nations has an indispensable role to play in enhancing the positive impact of digital technologies on global peace. For instance, building upon the commitments in the Secretary-General’s Strategy for the Digital Transformation of United Nations Peacekeeping, which aims to embrace the opportunities offered by digital technologies, will enable missions to adapt to changing conflict dynamics and take advantage of increased efficiencies.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“We also note the malicious manner in which digital technologies have been used, in some instances by State and non-State actors to misinform and manipulate populations, threaten and harass individual activists and journalists and fuel discrimination in ways that subvert national unity and coherence. The way such technologies have been used in recruiting and radicalizing people into terrorist groups, organizing terrorist attacks and financing terrorist activities is also of great concern. Against the backdrop of the great potential of digital technologies in reinforcing the available tools for the maintenance of international peace and security, but mindful of its negative consequences, we would like to highlight a few additional points.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Digital technologies can also strongly support peacebuilding efforts and the rebuilding of societies fractured by war. Ghana believes that the immeasurable benefits that digital technologies can provide in strengthening efforts for the maintenance of international peace and security can better accrue only if there is a common understanding of the normative framework that underpins such an enhanced and complementary approach in leveraging the available modern tools in pacifying our world. Indeed, we are aware that despite the benign nature of digital technologies, they can also exacerbate global insecurity if not used responsibly. They can deepen mistrust if perceptions persist in strained and fragile societies that exogenous forces are manipulating the will of a population towards values that may be foreign to those societies.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“We believe that cognizant of the demands of national sovereignty and territorial integrity, digital technologies, which overcome territorial barriers, can be used in strengthening preventive diplomacy objectives, through enhanced situational awareness, in activating early warning, detecting emerging threats and bridging societal differences, as disparate views and positions are mobilized into a constructive and coherent whole for reinforcing peace objectives. In situations of conflict management, we also see the benefits that digital technologies can bring in analysing risks, improving the lead time required for protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, and the rigour it provides in better defending the mandates of peace support operations and enhancing the safety and security of uniformed and other personnel.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank the United States for convening today’s briefing on the use of digital technologies in maintaining international peace and security. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her insightful briefing, as well as Nanjala Nyabola, Director of Advox, the Digital Rights Project of Global Voices, and Dirk Druet, Adjunct Professor at the McGill University Centre for International Peace and Security Studies, for their additional perspectives. In recognizing the pervasive nature of digital technologies globally, Ghana shares the view that such technologies can play an important role in maintaining international peace and must therefore be leveraged to enhance our collective security.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we stress the urgency of a political process that involves a nationwide ceasefire and a political settlement negotiated between the parties that creates stability and at the same time deals with the drivers of the humanitarian crisis.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“Apart from the destruction to infrastructure, innocent children, in particular, stand the risk of injury from, or being killed by, unexploded devices. Finally, we support United Nations-led efforts in several parts of the country that are aimed at enhancing resilience in the communities and stabilizing livelihoods through early-recovery programmes, thereby avoiding further destitution and reducing dependence on humanitarian aid. Early recovery forms part of the measures needed to help Syria transition from conflict to peace and to lay the foundation for the subsequent reconstruction process and sustainable development. In conclusion, I want to note that the A3 remains collectively supportive of a comprehensive solution to the crises in Syria.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“The perils being visited upon innocent lives by 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 continue to be of grave concern. The A3 underscores the imperative for decisive collective actions to combat those terrorist groups in a manner that ensures that the victims receive justice. Also deserving of urgent attention is the threat posed by explosive-ordnance contamination in Syria. A recent report issued by the International Humanitarian Mine Action actors operating in Syria suggests that explosive ordnance puts one in two people at risk of death and injury and impedes the delivery of crucial humanitarian assistance.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“We urge the parties, in line with their obligations under international humanitarian law, to eliminate, as much as possible, the physical and administrative obstructions to the delivery of life-saving aid to the people. We urge continuous support for all mechanisms of aid delivery, noting, however, the extensive reach of the cross-border delivery mechanisms, which serve as a crucial lifeline for some 2.5 million Syrians in north-western Syria. As rightly noted by the Secretary- General, the cross-line mechanism should continue to function to complement United Nations-facilitated cross-border deliveries. Ultimately, humanitarian action anywhere should be guided by the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“Without adequate and sustainable resource backing, many more Syrians, especially women, girls and children, will continue to suffer disproportionately from the prevailing conditions in the country. We condemn all human rights abuses, especially at the Al-Hol camp, where murder cases are on the rise, and call for thorough investigations to hold all offenders accountable for their actions. We are also concerned by reports of the emerging use of laser-guided weapons, targeted at civilian- populated areas, humanitarian centres and hospitals. In that regard, we emphasize the obligations of the conflicting parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure from harm. In view of the worsening humanitarian situation, it is vital that humanitarian access be granted to all areas where people are in need.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“We note with concern that food prices have been at record levels over the past seven months and increased by 24 per cent between February and March alone this year. As a result of those daily struggles, negative coping mechanisms, such as child labour and early marriages, have been adopted to meet basic needs. Furthermore, women and girls have increasingly become victims of sexual and gender-related violence, with poor access to medical and reproductive health care. While noting the present strain on global financial systems, we stress the need for international funding support to meet the protection, legal and psychosocial needs of those affected. We heard Dr. Almouslem discuss the issue of psychological needs quite eloquently.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“We note with concern that several factors, including the protracted conflict, a deteriorating economy, climate change, the prevalence of the coronavirus disease pandemic and the lack of access to basic needs, continue to compound the protection and humanitarian needs of the Syrian people. Many Syrians today live under increasing pressure arising from the limited resources available to both internally displaced persons and the host communities. Such conditions have further exacerbated pre-existing levels of poverty and unemployment, especially in rural areas. The economic crisis, in particular, has impacted the prices of basic commodities and contributed to growing food insecurity.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (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 Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths and Dr. Farida Almouslem, of the Syrian American Medical Society, for their briefings. We welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey at this meeting. The humanitarian situation in Syria remains dire and deserves the continued attention of the international community to help alleviate the challenges faced by the people. We therefore welcome the ongoing efforts by the United Nations and humanitarian partners to address the increasing protection needs and provide aid to populations in both Government-controlled and non-Government-controlled areas.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, the A3 believes that continuous support for regional-led and complementary initiatives aimed at tackling the security situation, including through bilateral and multilateral support for the G-5 Sahel Force, remains one of the most effective ways to counter the security challenges facing the region.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“The impact of climate change on security, as well as the coronavirus disease pandemic, continue to exacerbate the humanitarian situation, as evidenced in the increasing flow of displaced persons and refugees in the region. We therefore endorse the Secretary- General’s call for donors to respond more generously to the humanitarian appeal for the region. Lastly, there is also a need to pay critical attention to addressing the root causes of terrorism, particularly by supporting programmes for strengthening governance and development institutions. Given the increasing peace and security challenges in the Sahel, the A3 underscores that peacebuilding efforts, now more than ever, need to be prioritized and reinforced for the Sahelian countries.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“We reiterate the call by the African Union for the strengthening of the capacity and cohesion of the G-5 Sahel Force and the Multinational Joint Task Force in order to eliminate foreign fighters, mercenaries and terrorist groups in the Sahel region and prevent their possible spread to other parts of the continent. The deteriorating human rights situation in the Sahel, including violations against civilians both by terrorist armed groups and, reportedly, by armed and security forces in the region is worrying. While encouraging the swift investigation and prosecution of perpetrators by the host authorities, we also welcome support for the G-5 Sahel Joint Force in enhancing its compliance and accountability vis-à-vis international humanitarian law and international human rights law as well as conduct and discipline standards.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Assessing the security gap created and a recommitment of member States to increasing troop contribution to the Force, together with support from the international community, is therefore necessary. We condemn the attacks by the terrorist and violent extremist groups, which have led to the loss of many lives, including those of military personnel. The surge in such terrorist attacks continues to exacerbate the security situation in the region and requires urgent attention. The potential spillover effect of the crisis in Libya, including the return of foreign terrorist fighters, and the influx of small arms from that country into the Sahel region also require critical attention.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Additionally, support from the international community in ensuring that the Force is embedded with mentors and trainers that have counter- terrorism experience is critical. While welcoming bilateral support from partners of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, we also believe that the Force would benefit from predictable funding from United Nations assessed contributions, as proposed by the Secretary-General to ensure efficiency. The proposal for a United Nations support office for the Force is therefore worth considering. Indeed, the withdrawal and reconfiguration of the French troops, including Operations Barkhane and Takuba, which form part of its Sahel-wide counter- terrorism force, as well as the withdrawal of Chadian troops, requires of the Council a careful appraisal of the present dynamics.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Mahamadou Issoufou, former President of the Niger, to chair the joint strategic assessment is a welcome development. We call for the speedy commencement of the work of joint strategic assessment and express optimism that the joint assessment will outline a practical approach in dealing with the economic, governance and security challenges, including the activities of terrorists and insurgents. The A3 remains hopeful that the G-5 Sahel Joint Force could yet prove to be a useful body for countering the terrorist threats in the region. In that regard, capacity-building support to address the challenges of information flow, as well as continuous training that gives them confidence to respond to the changing situation and enhances their operational effectiveness, is recommended.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Initiatives such as the Nouakchott process on the enhancement of security cooperation and the operationalization of the African Peace and Security Architecture in the Sahelo-Saharan region of 2013, the Accra initiative of 2017 and the communiqué of the Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS of 2019, which is aimed at mobilizing an ECOWAS standby force in addressing the threats in the region, need the required support. We therefore welcome the United Nations-African Union conference held in New York in December 2021, which decided to establish a joint strategic assessment with a view to seeking ways to strengthen support for the G-5 Sahel, its Joint Force and other security, development and governance initiatives. The appointment of Mr.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“In that regard, getting the countries in the region under military regimes, including Mali, to adhere to the transitional timeline endorsed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the swift return to constitutional rule remains the best way forward. We therefore continue to encourage the ongoing dialogue between the host authorities and ECOWAS. The withdrawal of Mali from the Force, now more than ever, requires the Council and other partners to speak with one voice on the appropriate support mechanisms for other regional-led initiatives to fill the security gaps while also finding the much-needed appropriate support mechanism to strengthen the Force.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“In the light of the complex political situation in the Sahel, as well as the additional security risks posed to the Force following the withdrawal of Mali, and mindful of the need for urgent action in support of strengthening the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, the A3 would like to highlight the following. As indicated a few moments ago, the security situation in Mali cannot be addressed by the Malians alone and will require support from the region and international community. We therefore call on the Malian authorities and the other States members of the Force to re-engage in dialogue for a speedy resolution of the challenges noted. Secondly, addressing the political uncertainties in the Sahel remains critical to a sustainable resolution of the challenges.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Notwithstanding those challenges, the A3 welcomes the recent visit by the Secretary-General to the region to engage the relevant actors and assess the situation on the ground. We further commend the overall efforts of the international community in addressing the security challenges in the Sahel, including support for the Joint Force. While commending the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) for its support to the G-5 Sahel Force, we acknowledge that MINUSMA itself is constrained in its mandate. We look forward to the renewal of the MINUSMA mandate in June with elements that would enhance its logistical capabilities and effectiveness in dealing with the security challenges.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“The decision by the Malian authorities to further isolate themselves from the region and the international community is therefore deeply regrettable. We urge the member countries of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force to quickly resolve the concerns over coordination within the Joint Force by dealing with the political and leadership crisis among the members. We also hope that the delayed meeting of the Defence Ministers of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, which should have taken place in November 2021, and the annual Heads of State summit held in February of every year will take place as soon as possible and without further undue delay and in recognition of the new developments within the contributing countries of the Joint Force.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“The A3 notes with concern that despite its importance, the Force has not been able to effectively deal with the volatile security situation in the Sahel, which has been characterized by increasing attacks by violent extremist groups. We note that factors such as logistical and funding challenges have negatively impacted the operational effectiveness of the Force. The A3 therefore regrets the announcement by the Malian transitional authorities of the country’s withdrawal from the G-5 Sahel Force. As we all already know, Mali is at the centre of the crisis in the region and a required partner in addressing that transnational crisis. The complex nature of the security situation in that country and in the region require regional and multilateral efforts, as no one country can tackle it alone.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), namely, Kenya, Gabon and my own country, Ghana. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/382) and thank Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee and Executive Secretary Eric Tiaré for their comprehensive briefings and insightful perspectives on the situation in the Sahel. We also welcome the participation in this meeting of Ms. Solange Bandiaky-Badji, who spoke on behalf of the Rights and Resources Initiative. The G-5 Sahel Joint Force is indeed a critical component of the regional-led initiatives in dealing with the security situation in the Sahel.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“We hope that the Council and other relevant parties will be able to act in a manner that preserves the peace, while at the same time ensuring that the humanitarian needs of the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are addressed.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“Ghana commends the Council and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) for its proactive approach to addressing the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the context of exemptions to the existing sanctions regime and calls on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to streamline its internal processes in order to enable the much-needed medical and other humanitarian supplies to reach the people of the country. We also encourage the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to allow United Nations humanitarian agencies back into the country. We support efforts by the United Nations system to re-establish banking channels in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we encourage the United States to sustain its offer of dialogue with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea without preconditions and in a manner that is clear to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to accept the offer in good faith and in support of the cause for peace. It is worth noting that, while tensions on the Korean peninsula are high, the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea continues to be dire.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“The implications of this new development for international peace and security, including for the immediate neighbours of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, are most grave, and the Council must therefore acknowledge that fact and act in a united manner to call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to take concrete, immediate and urgent steps to de-escalate tensions on the Korean peninsula. Ghana reiterates its call for the resumption of constructive and credible dialogue between the relevant parties and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in order to find an enduring, comprehensive and peaceful solution to the issues on the Korean peninsula in a manner that recognizes regional and global security concerns, as well as those of the parties.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“The reported intentions of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to accelerate the development of its nuclear capabilities at “the highest possible pace”, as well as its threat to use nuclear weapons if its national interests are threatened, are extremely worrisome and contrary to its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which enjoin all Member States to be peace-loving.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“I, too, thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s open meeting on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Mohamed Khiari for his briefing to the Security Council. While the Council’s attention has been focused elsewhere in recent weeks, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has significantly increased the frequency and types of missiles being launched. Last Saturday’s launch was the fifteenth this year alone. Ghana is therefore gravely concerned about the most recent launch and the others that preceded it, which are all in blatant violation of the international obligations of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, as expressed in multiple Security Council resolutions.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, we entreat Council members to adopt a common approach in responding to the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, irrespective of our differing views on the continuing relevance of the Office of the High Representative. We must, in that context, sustain our unified support for the sovereignty and integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, while being mindful of the need to avoid any situation in the Western Balkans region that could worsen the precarious security conditions currently prevailing in Europe.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“That is especially necessary as previously settled areas of competence between the State and entities are being positively interpreted in order to adapt to the effective functioning of a progressive and unified State structure. We note the economic situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and call for the necessary cooperation and support in a manner that overcomes the present challenges in the decision-making processes for the benefit of the people, especially the youth. We also call on the authorities throughout the country to fulfil their obligation to provide enabling conditions for the safe return and reintegration of refugees and displaced persons without discrimination, in accordance with the General Framework Agreement for Peace.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“We believe that the chosen path of Bosnia and Herzegovina towards a peaceful and viable State, integrated with the European Union, is one that needs the broad support of the international community through concrete steps, as defined by the Brussels requirements of February 2008. In that regard, we also urge the Office of the High Representative to adopt a posture that enables it to deepen engagement with officials of the entities in order to help them to overcome their internal challenges and work constructively towards the objectives. We further urge the Presidency of the country to unify its public messaging, enhance the coherence of its actions and serve as the fulcrum of stability and hope that the institutions and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina require to overcome this challenging period.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“In that respect, we hope that the encouraging signs of cooperation in Brčko district will serve as an inspiration for representatives of both entities. Overcoming the deep mistrust in society is essential to any enduring effort to address the fiscal needs of State institutions and to meet their obligations towards all the people of the country. We also encourage further efforts to address all aspects of the 5+2 agenda, including the acceptable and sustainable resolution of the issue of the apportionment of property between the State and other levels of Government, as well as of defence property and the entrenchment of the rule of law.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“We therefore appeal to all political actors and stakeholders to forge a collaborative working arrangement for the fulfilment of the commitments and obligations made under the provisions of the Peace Agreement. That requires the fostering of an environment for equal opportunities for all and a re-commitment to peaceful coexistence in the multi-ethnic and multi-religious societies of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In that regard, we call for avoiding potentially divisive rhetoric, as well as upholding zero tolerance for hate speech, which fuels strife among the people. The political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina have a responsibility to maintain the unity of the country and to ensure the effective functioning of State institutions at all levels.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to welcome the presence of the His Excellency Mr. Šefik Džaferović, Chair of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to thank Mr. Christian Schmidt, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his briefing on the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina for the period 16 October 2021 to 15 April 2022. Ghana is concerned by recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The political crisis risks undermining the further implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. More worrisome, it threatens the stability that has held the country together over the past two and a half decades.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“In that context, the international community, and Security Council in particular, must overcome inherent challenges to facilitate a constructive dialogue — first, to support the immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities and, secondly, to provide a forum within which the core geopolitical and security concerns of the Russian Federation, Ukraine and NATO and its allied countries can be sustainably addressed. In conclusion, we call on the members of the Council to find common purpose in working to restore and maintain the peace and security of Ukraine.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“Ending the war in Ukraine now is therefore not only urgent to avoid a direct humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people but also critical to abate a global meltdown, which would linger and have deep adverse impacts on the global economy, the security architecture and the multilateral order. Furthermore, we are concerned about the fact that the avowed commitments of the parties to engage in negotiations have so far not yielded the desired results due to growing mistrust and widening differences in expectations. We encourage the parties to recommit to the objectives of peace and the settlement of their dispute.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we welcome investigations opened into all cases of alleged atrocities. Beyond the destruction and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the impact of the war is already being felt on the food, energy and financial systems of the world. The disruptions in food supply chains and the high cost of energy have caused historic rises in the cost of living globally. The stifling economic effects, along with the existing difficulties of the coronavirus disease pandemic, have the potential to fester sociopolitical tensions and instability, especially in developing economies that have little fiscal space to contain the shocks.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source