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first: 2022-01-05
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“The pandemic has exposed underlying structural inequalities that drive conflict and instability and exacerbated the public health and socioeconomic challenges of several countries, including their capacity to distribute vital public services, such as vaccines, and respond to the needs of marginalized and vulnerable groups. In countries already in conflict, the situation is even worse. Indeed, statistics made available by the United Nations estimate that approximately only 13 per cent of people in low-income countries have been vaccinated, compared with almost 70 per cent in high-income countries. As bad as that situation is, it pales in comparison to the plight of millions of people in countries in armed conflict situations, post- conflict situations and humanitarian emergencies, who are simply being overlooked by vaccination efforts.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“Notwithstanding the absence of compliance with the appeal for a global ceasefire, made by the Secretary-General, and a durable humanitarian pause for 90 consecutive days, advocated by the Council, we believe that, overall and given the circumstances, the Organization’s response to the pandemic in field missions was satisfactory in maintaining the safety of personnel. We also welcome the evolving health advisories to troop- and police-contributing countries on the management of the COVID-19 pandemic, based on available science. The Ukrainian crisis has overshadowed COVID-19 in the media space, but we all know that the pandemic continues to linger, with devastating impacts not only on health systems, but also on the economies of nations and the development aspirations of many peoples.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“I thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for picking up this agenda item during its presidency. I also thank Mr. Ted Chaiban, Ms. Esperanza Martinez and Mr. Emmanuel Ojwang for their unique perspectives about the vaccine delivery situation, especially as it relates to vaccination programmes in conflict settings. Resolutions 2532 (2020) and 2565 (2021) demonstrate the Council’s concern about the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the maintenance of international peace and security in mandated peacekeeping missions, as well as in other conflict settings and humanitarian crises. The resolutions call for urgent and coordinated actions to ameliorate the impact of the pandemic on key peace and security objectives.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“It is important that women be counted not only as victims of the war but also as key participants in the finding of a lasting and durable solution. In conclusion, we reiterate our call on the Russian Federation to heed the repeated calls of the international community to withdraw all its invading troops from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine and pursue the path of dialogue and diplomacy. The cessation of all hostilities and the maintenance of effective and safe humanitarian corridors remain fundamental to addressing the worsening humanitarian conditions, especially the unbearable impact of the conflict on Ukrainian women, girls and children.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9013 (2022) · source
“We underscore the need for accountability for all alleged violations of international humanitarian and criminal law and reiterate our call for an immediate, independent and impartial investigation to establish the facts of those offences and build the evidence to hold the perpetrators of such atrocities to account. The gender-related challenges of the war require the prioritization of the needs of women and children and the implementation of gender-responsive humanitarian assistance. In that regard, women leaders at all levels of society should be included in coordination mechanisms and decision-making processes. In the spirit of resolution 1325 (2000), we urge the parties to consider including women in their negotiating teams as a way of ensuring their meaningful participation in diplomatic and political processes.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9013 (2022) · source
“Women and young girls face an increased risk of disruptions to life-saving sexual and reproductive health services and access to specialized medication and treatments. Ghana unequivocally condemns the reports of trafficking, sexual and gender-based violence, including rape, and exploitation. Such atrocities impact negatively on the physical and psychological health of the victims as well as on their general well-being, both in the short term and over a longer-term period. We therefore encourage humanitarian agencies to ensure that identified victims are provided with the necessary medical and psychosocial care to overcome the trauma of abuse.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9013 (2022) · source
“Rising food insecurity and the lack of access to essential social services in cities such as Mariupol, Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv have invariably increased the burden of local women responsible for the care of children, persons with disabilities and elderly family members. The war has severely impacted social cohesion, community security and the resilience of local communities, especially for women and girls. The destruction caused by the war, particularly due to the use of explosive weapons with wide-area impact in civilian-populated areas and targeted at medical facilities, has created a profound health crisis with women, girls and children bearing the greatest brunt of such deprivations.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9013 (2022) · source
“Children should never go through such experiences and accordingly must be protected by all parties in line with applicable international law. We note UNICEF’s report that approximately 4.3 million refugees have fled Ukraine into neighbouring countries, with women and children making up 90 per cent of the refugee population. We regret that 142 children have been reported killed, alongside 229 others injured. Without an immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities, those numbers will increase. We therefore call upon the warring parties, especially the aggressor State, to redouble all efforts for peace in the interest of the women and children of Ukraine, including women in need of assistance, who constitute more than 54 per cent of the people in need from the ongoing crisis.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9013 (2022) · source
“Ghana strongly deplores the reported acts of what are emerging to be widespread gross violations of international humanitarian law in Ukraine. We condemn the attack of 8 April on the train station in Kramatorsk, which resulted in significant civilian casualties, and commiserate with the bereaved families and the people of Ukraine. We continue to be pained by the horrifying images of war in Ukraine and by the daily images of fright and despair in the eyes of a people who, just a few weeks ago, lived normal and stable lives. In situations of war, women and children suffer a disproportionate humanitarian impact, and the war in Ukraine has been no different. Ghana is particularly concerned by the situation of the children of Ukraine, who are being scarred by the horrifying images of war.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9013 (2022) · source
“I thank you, Sir, and welcome your leadership of this Council meeting on the important and timely discussion on the impact of the war on women and children in Ukraine. I would like to thank Ms. Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN-Women, and Mr. Manuel Fontaine, UNICEF’s Director of Emergencies, for their respective briefings on the situation. We are also grateful to Ms. Kateryna Cherepakha, President of the civil-society group La Strada-Ukraine, for the views she shared with the Council. The continued situation of instability and insecurity in Ukraine continues to be a matter of deep concern for Ghana. My delegation is particularly alarmed by the situation of women and children, as well as of the elderly, arising from the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9013 (2022) · source
“In this regard, we commend the Peacebuilding Commission for its interventions in the country and believe that its role remains critical in addressing the underlying challenges there. We welcome the investment of $8.4 million from the Peacebuilding Fund into initiatives targeting youth, women, agricultural self-employment and electoral-violence reduction, and we encourage more of such efforts, including an increase in contributions to the Fund to enable it to achieve its mandate. In concluding, the A3 believes now more than ever that a quick return to constitutional rule and a comprehensive implementation of the peace accord is the surest way of bringing lasting peace to Mali. Time is of the essence, and the national political will and international support for such a course of action must be mobilized now.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“We urge the transitional authorities to intensify their investigations to ensure that the perpetrators of these atrocities are arrested and swiftly prosecuted. We encourage additional support for Mali’s Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission to enable it to execute its mandate effectively. We express concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation characterized by forced displacements and the increase in the number of people who need humanitarian assistance. The A3 therefore endorses the Secretary-General’s call for donors to respond more generously to the humanitarian appeal for Mali. The exacerbating impact of climate change and the coronavirus disease pandemic on the humanitarian situation also requires careful attention. Fourthly, we welcome measures aimed at addressing the developmental challenges in Mali.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“We also look forward to the outcome of the planned meetings of the Sahel Coalition as well as the African Union-United Nations Joint Strategic Assessment on Security in the Sahel, with a view towards building a synergistic counter-terrorism network for the Sahel and coastal West Africa, comprising the Accra Initiative and the Multinational Joint Task Force, with the requisite sustainable funding. Thirdly, the deteriorating human rights situation resulting from attacks by extremist groups and intercommunal conflicts requires greater attention. We condemn the abuses perpetrated against women, girls and children, including abductions, arbitrary detentions, sexual exploitation and abuse. These attacks constitute a violation of international human rights law.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“In the light of these security concerns, we believe that it is important to urgently address the challenges placed in the way of police- and troop-contributing countries (TCCs/PCCs) in rotating their personnel from the theatre, including several West African TCCs/PCCs, such as Senegal, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana, which have troops in the theatre that have remained beyond the recommended deployment in the Mission. This disturbing situation has morale, disciplinary and operational implications for the troops and the Mission, and we call on the Malian authorities to facilitate the required rotation without further delay.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“While acknowledging the investigations that are being conducted into circumstances leading to the firing of rockets close to elements of MINUSMA on 22 March, we wish to encourage more engagement and information-sharing between the Malian armed forces and MINUSMA to ensure that such incidents, which undermine the safety of personnel, are curtailed. We are also concerned by the impact of the uncontrolled exit of foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya into the Sahel, which, coupled with the proliferation of arms, calls for a durable and holistic solution. The withdrawal of these extremist groups requires close monitoring and coordination to ensure a financed and effective programme of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration in close coordination with neighbouring States and relevant regional and subregional mechanisms.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“We welcome the decision taken by the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS at its extraordinary summit held in Accra, Ghana, on Friday, 25 March 2022, urging the transitional authorities to adhere to the additional transitional period of 12 to 16 months. We note the ongoing discussions between the transitional authorities and the ECOWAS Mediator to finalize the chronogramme. Secondly, terrorism remains one of the greatest threats to stability in Mali and the region at large. We deplore the upsurge in extremist attacks, including the use of improvised explosive devices against civilians, the military and MINUSMA personnel, which have exacerbated the security situation as evidenced in 103 security incidents recorded during the first three months of 2022, including 69 civilian deaths.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“Despite ongoing efforts, the A3 continues to remain concerned about the complex and dire political, security and humanitarian situation in Mali. We therefore wish to highlight the following four issues of concern. First, on the political front, we remain concerned by the slow progress of the implementation of the peace accord and the absence of a finalized timetable for the return to constitutional rule. We believe that the most sustainable way of addressing the situation in Mali is for the transitional authorities to adhere to the Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance adopted by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and by agreeing to a credible timetable for a swift return to constitutional order.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“We also acknowledge the critical role being played by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in the country. We pay tribute to the MINUSMA personnel who have recently lost their lives in the line of duty, and we stand with the gallant personnel who continue to risk their lives for the cause of peace and stability in Mali. We welcome the mediation role of MINUSMA and the use of its good offices in supporting the Malian peace process, including for the provision of training and technical and humanitarian assistance. We look forward to the renewal of the MINUSMA’s mandate in June with elements that would enhance its logistical capabilities and effectiveness in dealing with the challenges in Mali.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“The people of Mali are yearning for peace in their country, and so are Member States in the region. A swift return to constitutional order is what we believe will give the elected Government the legitimacy to lead the process of the comprehensive implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali resulting from the Algiers process. The A3 acknowledges the efforts of the international community aimed at addressing the situation in Mali and particularly notes the Secretary- General’s engagement with the transitional authorities and regional actors to adopt a consensual approach to dealing with the peace and security challenges in Mali as well as the reforms set out by the Assises nationales de la refondation.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, namely, Kenya, Gabon and my own country, Ghana (A3). We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/278) and thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General El-Ghassim Wane for his comprehensive briefing and insightful perspectives on the situation in Mali. We commend him for his continuous engagement with the regional actors and the Malian authorities and appreciate his efforts in resolving the challenges in the country. We also welcome the participation in this meeting of Ms. Bouaré Bintou Founé Samaké, who spoke on behalf of the Malian branch of Women in Law and Development in Africa, and commend her for her unique perspective.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“The convergence of the parties and the international community on these matters is the only way to end tensions, bridge the differences between the parties and forge a unified position on the situation in Ukraine.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“We have followed closely the direct negotiations between the conflicting parties and note the progress made in the fourth round of consultations, which took place in Istanbul on 29 March. In order to support the negotiations, we urge restraint in the ongoing hostilities and follow-through on the expressed commitments to resolve the security concerns of the parties. In furtherance of the efforts of the parties, the Council must now focus on supporting confidence-building measures that facilitate a negotiated settlement of the immediate conflict and the wider question of European security on the basis of international law and other internationally agreed frameworks.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“We urge restraint on all sides and re-emphasize the urgency of an unconditional cessation of hostilities nationwide in order to enable the evacuation and safe passage of civilians and facilitate the delivery of life-saving aid to people in the cities who remain under siege. Humanitarian agencies require unobstructed access to reach people in need of food, water and medicine and other critical supplies, and all parties must guarantee such access. The ravages of both the global coronavirus disease pandemic and the situation in Ukraine serve to demonstrate the interconnectedness and interdependence of States and to reinforce the need for a unified international response in support of the path of dialogue and diplomacy.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“Ghana is gravely concerned about the reports of alleged gross violations of international humanitarian law and international criminal law since the onset of the invasion, including emerging reports and images of human rights violations and the killing of civilians in Mariupol, Chernihiv, Kharkiv and areas on the outskirts of Kyiv, such as Bucha. We support the Secretary-General’s call for independent, impartial and thorough investigations to establish facts, gather evidence and hold all perpetrators of such atrocious crimes accountable for their actions. The killing of children, the elderly, medical personnel, humanitarian workers and journalists is deplorable, and we condemn all such acts unreservedly.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“My delegation has taken careful note of the Ukrainian President’s remarks and his country’s steadfast commitment to peace and encourage the path of dialogue and diplomacy in finding a settlement to this needless war. The prolongation of the war in Ukraine continues to be a situation of deep concern for Ghana. We are particularly disturbed by the increasing humanitarian cost arising from the unjustified aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. We have observed with pain the unbridled bombardment of civilian populated areas, as well as civilian and other critical infrastructure, without regard to the customary norms of international law and the principles of international humanitarian law relating to armed conflict.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“I congratulate the delegation of the United Arab Emirates for its successful presidency in the preceding month and wish you, Madam President, and the delegation of the United Kingdom the very best for this month. Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General for his briefing to the Security Council and welcome the briefings of Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths on the prevailing situation in Ukraine and the coordinated humanitarian response of United Nations agencies in the face of difficult operational challenges on the ground. I also welcome the virtual participation in today’s meeting of the President of Ukraine, His Excellency Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“We therefore call for sustained international support for the humanitarian programme in the Sudan for the more than 10 million people who remain acutely food insecure, the 3.1 million internally displaced persons and the more than 1.1 million refugees in the Sudan. Lastly, we would be remiss if this statement failed to call on the international community to support the funding of the Juba Peace Agreement to realize its objectives. In that regard, we welcome and appreciate the kind gesture by Norway in donating $800,000 to the multi-partner trust fund for the Sudan. We continue to remain engaged with the penholder on the Sudan, as we anticipate the renewal of the mandate of UNITAMS by June 2022”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“The interruption of access to markets and the suspension of financial-assistance programmes has predictably had adverse impacts on the Sudanese people, as reflected in the higher prices of goods and services and the shortages of basic goods, including food and medicine. With the ongoing war in Ukraine, those impacts are projected to be even worse. We therefore encourage the Sudanese people to urgently and constructively work on their political differences in order to enable donor partners and international financial institutions to positively engage in their fiscal processes and support the implementation of the 2022 budget of the country, which was adopted on 22 January. A review of the current situation in the Sudan cannot leave anyone in doubt about the huge humanitarian challenges that the country faces.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“We urge restraint and encourage coordinated border arrangements between the Sudan and Ethiopia in order to avoid a recurrence of the incident of 27 November 2021. We also remain concerned about the illicit flow and large presence of small arms and light weapons outside State control, which have fuelled the situation of instability. We therefore encourage the continuation of negotiations with all relevant armed groups along the lines of the agreement reached between the transitional authorities and the Sudan Revolutionary Front on 3 October 2020. The socioeconomic challenges of the Sudan continue to be immense. At the heart of the Sudanese people’s rise against their Government in 2019 were the sharply rising prices of food. Today, that challenge, if anything at all, has worsened.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“We urge the Sovereign Council of the Sudan to exercise restraint and show tolerance when dealing with the social forces in the country, which through peaceful assembly and protests seek to express their desire for an early resolution to meet their needs and the fulfilment of their aspirations, including the improvement of their living conditions and the return to constitutional rule. We reaffirm that the population of every nation constitutes an important component of the State and that any actions against their legitimate interest would ultimately weaken the State. We therefore urge the Sudanese authorities to be mindful of the rights of its people in law-enforcement actions. We regret the criminal incidents of looting at the UNAMID logistics base in El Fasher, as well as the camp handed over to the North Darfur state authorities.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“Concerning the security environment in the Sudan, the A3 continues to be worried about the deteriorating security situation, which is related also to other developments in the country, including the political impasse and socioeconomic challenges. The intermittent armed conflicts, intercommunal clashes in parts of Darfur and violent crimes are a deep concern. The A3 condemns all forms of violence directed towards civilians and civilian property. While the A3 acknowledges the measures taken by the Government to improve security, a lot more needs to be done to expedite the implementation of the security arrangements under the Juba Peace Agreement and the National Plan for Protection of Civilians.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“The partnership between UNITAMS and relevant regional bodies should further develop into a systematic, operational and strategic partnership rooted in shared values and a strong commitment to international cooperation that is adapted to the complex security challenges facing the Sudan. We also encourage UNITAMS to adequately utilize the necessary confidence-building measures in the implementation of its mandate to build trust with the parties in the Sudan. Equally, we urge the Sudanese authorities, the political parties and civil society groups in the country, including the Sudanese Professionals Association and the Forces for Freedom and Change, to collaborate with UNITAMS.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“In that context, we note the assessment of the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), following their recent visits to the Sudan, that the current political impasse in the Sudan is more complicated than widely appreciated, with far-reaching implications for the Sudan and the region and mistrust on both sides of the externally led interventions. The A3 therefore avers that UNITAMS activities should not go forward in isolation but must be coordinated closely with those of IGAD and the African Union in the search for a peaceful settlement of the current political impasse in the Sudan. The role of regional leaders, as well as the support of international partners, also remains indispensable to the transition process in the Sudan.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we urge all political stakeholders in the Sudan to place the overall interest of the people of the Sudan at the heart of their discussions and decisions in the furtherance of a Sudanese-led and -owned process to place the country on a pathway leading towards peace and stability. We encourage UNITAMS to remain engaged with the Sudanese people and recall the announcement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on 8 January that he had launched a “United Nations-facilitated intra-Sudanese political process, which is aimed at supporting Sudanese stakeholders in agreeing on a way out of the current political crisis”.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“With regard to the political situation in the Sudan and the implementation of the August 2019 Constitutional Declaration, the A3 remains deeply concerned about developments since 25 October 2021 and the political stalemate, which could derail the commitment to adhering to the transition to full civilian rule that would lead to a new constitution and elections in 2023. The lack of civilian political leadership, including the absence of a Prime Minister, in the transitional process and the continued absence of significant political constituents from the Sovereign Council represent major challenges that the Sudanese people must quickly resolve to prevent the country slipping further into chaos.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“The A3 welcomes the additional briefing provided to the Council by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and will in this statement comment on the political situation, the security environment, the persisting socioeconomic challenges and the humanitarian developments in the Sudan during the reporting period. The A3 also takes note of the letter dated 22 March 2022 from the Chargé d’affaires of the Permanent Mission of the Sudan to the President of the Security Council providing clarification, as well as expressing reservations, on the content of the report of the Secretary-General and the activities of UNITAMS.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“I have the honour to read this statement on behalf of members of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), namely Gabon, Kenya and my country, Ghana. At the outset, we wish to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Volker Perthes for his presentation of the 90-day report of the Secretary- General (S/2022/172) on the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS), pursuant to Security Council resolution 2579 (2021). We also welcome the participation at this meeting of the representative of the Sudan.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“The 1591 Committee reiterates its commitment to working together with the Sudan and all the relevant stakeholders to make that a reality.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9005 (2022) · source
“The Panel reported that the national context remained largely unfavourable to the peace process despite several political initiatives aimed at the resolution of tensions. The Panel also noted that donors’ economic assistance to the Government of the Sudan remained largely frozen and opined that in the absence of significant financial support for the Juba Peace Agreement implementation, substantial progress in the peace process in Darfur would be difficult to achieve. On 13 March, the Secretary-General appointed an expert to serve on the Panel until 12 March 2023. 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. It is not to punish the Sudan but to support the attainment of a sustainable peace.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9005 (2022) · source
“In both the quarterly and final reports, the Panel updated us about the implementation of the peace agreement, regional dynamics, the status of the armed groups in the region and intercommunal violence. I would like to bring to the attention of the Council the following from the Panel’s report. The Panel reported that the Juba Peace Agreement was being implemented slowly, except for the power- sharing provisions at the national level as well as in Darfur. The Panel further reported that intercommunal tensions continued to trigger clashes. The situation of internally displaced persons remained precarious partly because of limited capacities by the Government of the Sudan. The Panel expressed its concern at the insufficient protection of civilians, citing, among other issues, the lack of adequate police capacities and resources.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9005 (2022) · source
“The Committee members discussed the content and recommendations presented by the Panel of Experts on 21 January 2022, during the virtual informal informal consultations. Following the Committee’s discussions, the Committee considered the Panel’s recommendations and follow-up actions. In that regard, on behalf of the Committee, I addressed letters dated 1 March 2022 to the Permanent Representatives of the Sudan, the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt and Libya to the United Nations reiterating some of the Panel’s recommendations. The Panel’s final report (S/2022/48) was made publicly available on 15 February. On 12 March, the Committee received the Panel’s last quarterly update.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9005 (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, covering the period from 11 December 2021 to today. During the reporting period, the Committee issued its annual report for the year 2021 (see S/2021/1037), which is available on the Committee’s website. It held one informal informal consultation in the format of a closed video conference and has received and considered the Panel of Experts on the Sudan final and last quarterly update. The Panel of Experts on the Sudan submitted its final report (see S/2022/48) to the Committee in December 2021.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9005 (2022) · source
“We hope that the Council and other relevant parties will be able to act in a manner that preserves peace while, at the same time, ensuring that the humanitarian needs of the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are addressed.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Ghana commends the Council and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) for their proactive approach in addressing the humanitarian situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea within the framework of exemptions in the existing sanctions regime, and it calls on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to streamline its internal processes to enable the much-needed medical and other humanitarian supplies to reach the people of the country. We also urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to allow United Nations humanitarian agencies back into the country. We support the efforts of the United Nations system to re-establish the banking channel in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (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 urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to accept the offer in good faith, in support of the cause of 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.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“We also reiterate our call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to adhere to the relevant Security Council resolutions. The world can ill afford to have multiple crises at this time, when we are still grappling with many deaths on both sides of the war in Ukraine, the displacement of more than 10 million people from that country and the transmission of the shocks of food and energy insecurity across several parts of the world, with an associated rise in the cost of living. Ghana therefore reiterates its call for the resumption of a constructive and credible dialogue between the relevant parties and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 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.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“The reported intention of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to develop a nuclear- war deterrent in preparation for a long-standing confrontation with another Member State runs counter to its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons regime and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which enjoin all Member States to be peace-loving. The actions of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula at a time when the international community is focused on finding a pathway for dialogue and diplomacy to address the worrying developments in Ukraine and their consequences. In that regard, we urge the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to refrain from further missile test launches and to take the urgent steps necessary to ease tensions in the region.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“The present missile launch represents an end to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s self- imposed moratorium on ICBM tests and the first long- range ICBM test since 2017. The implications of this new development for international peace and security, including for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s immediate neighbours, are grave, and we all must acknowledge that. Equally worrying is the fact that the launch was carried out without regard for aviation or maritime safety. Ghana is therefore gravely concerned about this current launch, which is in blatant violation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s international obligations as expressed in multiple Security Council resolutions.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for having convened this open meeting. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing to the Council and welcome the representatives of Japan and the Republic of Korea to this meeting. We are meeting today under heavy clouds of escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula and in the wider North-East Asia region. Those tensions have been occasioned not only by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s launch of the Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) yesterday but also by its 11 previous launches of ballistic missiles this year alone. The fact that the Council has agreed to hold an open meeting after six closed consultations since the beginning of the year shows the grave concern that the international community has in connection with the situation.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“We encourage efforts in these trying times for the evacuation and safe passage of civilians, as well as the delivery of food, medicine and other essential services to those in critical need who have been caught up in cities under siege. In conclusion, we urge the parties to return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue to resolve their concerns and emphasize that the interests and safety of the Ukrainian people should be prioritized and must be at the forefront of the actions of the Council and all other international actors.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source