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“In that regard, we call on the Somaliland administration and the Dhulbahante clan elders to engage in meaningful communication and mediation efforts to reach a peaceful outcome that can foster an environment conducive to stability and reconciliation in Laascaanood and the surrounding areas. The A3 reaffirms its commitment to supporting any measures that can advance peace, stability and reconciliation in Laascaanood and its environs, while standing in solidarity with the communities affected. We sincerely hope that, by working together, the conflict can be quickly resolved, and the impacted communities enabled to start the process of healing and rebuilding their lives.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“The engagement by the Federal Government’s special envoy for Somalia-Somaliland dialogue with political and civil society stakeholders is commendable. Such efforts are crucial to fostering understanding and finding common ground between the two parties. We encourage the continuation of those conversations and urge all stakeholders to actively participate in them in order to achieve a peaceful and mutually beneficial resolution. We express our deep concern about the recent conflict in Laascaanood and the surrounding areas. The violence and escalation of hostilities have resulted in civilian casualties and the displacement of innocent people.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“His convening of the National Consultative Council (NCC), which brought together federal and state leaders, demonstrates a commitment to fostering unity and inclusivity in Somalia. Despite the choice of some federal member states not to attend NCC meetings, we welcome the commitment to convening them and strongly encourage the ongoing efforts to promote and facilitate constructive dialogues, as they play an essential role in addressing the challenges faced by Somalia in its State-building goals. We believe that it is through such inclusive dialogues that diverse views can be heard and considered, bearing in mind the ultimate goal of consolidating peace and the stability of Somalia for a brighter future. Similarly, we welcome the initiatives taken to resolve conflicts and promote dialogue between Somalia and Somaliland.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the African members of the Security Council (A3). We thank Ms. Catriona Laing, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, and His Excellency Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission for Somalia, for their respective briefings. We also welcome the participation in this meeting of the Permanent Representative of Somalia, our brother, Ambassador Abukar Osman. We would want to begin by commending President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for his remarkable efforts in advancing Somalia’s key priorities and State-building efforts through a consultative and inclusive political dialogue.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“Although the renewed resolution is not accompanied by an updated list of sanctions, we note with appreciation that it directs the 2653 Committee to act promptly in that regard and reflects the extension of the arms embargo, in accordance with paragraph 14 of resolution 2699 (2023). Lastly, the A3 reiterates how important it is for the Council to continue to work in a spirit of consensus and unity in support of the hopes of the Haitian people and authorities and of their very legitimate aspirations for peace and security.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9444 (2023) · source
“Our vote reflects our keen awareness of the critical state of the prevailing security context in Haiti, which requires urgent, consensus and concerted action by the Council to combat the threat posed by the rise and influence of organized gangs to the peace and security of Haiti and the subregion. The A3 is delighted that the members of the Council were once again able to overcome their differences to focus on the intolerable situation that our brother people of Haiti are going through, demonstrating the Council’s ability to achieve results when we, its members, truly want it.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9444 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3). We welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Haiti at today’s meeting and thank the co-penholders for their efforts to renew the sanctions regime for Haiti. We also acknowledge the important work that the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022), concerning Haiti continues to do under the chairmanship of Ambassador Biang of Gabon, as well as that of the Panel of Experts. The members of the A3 are pleased to have voted in favour of resolution 2700 (2023), renewing the sanctions regime in Haiti.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9444 (2023) · source
“The vision of a region where Israel and Palestine live side by side, within secure and recognized borders, should not be diminished, even in this darkest of hours.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9443 (2023) · source
“We therefore strongly urge for an end to the fighting, accompanied by the exercise of maximum restraint in good faith by all sides, to enable mediation to play its role in releasing the hostages and addressing all immediate concerns, including the growing humanitarian needs of the civilian population in Gaza. We all must make every effort to reverse the downward spiral and provide a horizon of hope for the people of the two nations. I will conclude by reiterating Ghana’s enduring commitment of support for achieving durable peace between Israel and Palestine. We believe that reinvigorating the Middle East peace process presents the most viable path for the international community to end the cycle of violence.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9443 (2023) · source
“As one of the many Member States reborn into modern statehood in the past century, we cannot cease to underscore the importance of respect for and adherence to the established principles of international law and international humanitarian law. Civilians and civilian objects must be protected at all times. International law, which has been instrumental in the achievement of our respective statuses, must be upheld by all, even in conflicts, to protect innocent lives, to safeguard security and to facilitate aspirations for statehood. The deterioration of the security situation and the upward spiral of violence poses the risk of a further spread and a danger to international peace and security.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9443 (2023) · source
“We note the efforts of the United Nations and other humanitarian partners committed to operating in the unfolding difficult circumstances and call for funding for the emerging humanitarian needs and the flash appeal. In making these calls, however, we are not ignoring the dictates of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, including the relevant resolutions that affirm the right of guaranteed territorial inviolability of the States in the region, including Israel, as well as their right to self-defence, nor denying the need for accountability for those most responsible for the egregious, horrific and heinous acts committed since Hamas initiated its attacks against Israel on 7 October.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9443 (2023) · source
“Many lives have been lost, and many more will be lost if the fighting does not stop. We deeply regret the high civilian cost of the current hostilities and express our solidarity and sympathy to all the families who have lost loved ones to the violence in both Israel and Palestine. Ghana believes that, as the Council, and at this time, our foremost responsibility, together with the wider international community, should be saving lives — all lives. In that regard, we call on Hamas to immediately and unconditionally release all hostages and concurrently urge both sides to halt the firing of rockets and missiles. We further urge Israel to restore essential services, such as electricity and water supply, to Gaza and permit humanitarian access of food and medicines to the vulnerable populations in Gaza.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9443 (2023) · source
“We listened carefully to the sobering briefings by Special Coordinator Wennesland and Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths. We remain deeply concerned about the unfolding developments in the Gaza Strip and Israel. At the outset, while reiterating our strong condemnation of the current hostilities, initiated by the Hamas militia on 7 October, we are profoundly distressed by the attack on the Al Ahli Hospital, in Gaza, which was also sheltering civilians at the time it was hit. We condemn the attack, which adds to the growing frustration and human tragedy of this conflict, and we call for a full and transparent investigation of the incident and the establishment of accountability. Since 7 October, the world has witnessed unimaginable horror in southern Israel and in the Gaza Strip.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9443 (2023) · source
“The Council’s inability to act on its responsibility today, however, should not break our resolve. We believe that a united Council voice and action on the matter is still required and critical to stabilizing the situation and assisting the parties to enter into in dialogue, which is the only viable path to durable peace. We should therefore continue to ask the parties to de-escalate, seek consensus to support mediation efforts and knock on the doors of all those who can have a moderating influence on the parties to open up the space for dialogue.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source
“It was also in that regard that we voted in favour of the Brazilian draft resolution but deemed it important to abstain in the voting on the draft resolution (S/2023/772) proposed on Monday night (see S/PV.9439) and the draft amendments to today’s draft resolution (S/2023/775 and S/2023/776), to preserve the broadest possible agreement that was found to guide us in a common direction. Despite the highly sensitive nature of the decades- old Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the differences in approaches that we may have in resolving it, what should be paramount is our historic responsibility as a Council to deliver the two-State solution and preserve the lives of the two nations whose destinies are bound by history and a common and shared area.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source
“Let me begin by thanking your presidency, Sir, and all delegations for their efforts to produce a consensual draft resolution that could have helped support the efforts of the Security Council to de-escalate the growing tensions and respond to the tragic situation that we are all witnessing in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel. We deeply regret that the draft resolution (S/2023/773) could not be adopted. For Ghana, we have always held that, to the extent possible, the Council should speak as one voice on this important dispute, the fault lines of which reach many distant parts of the world. We have therefore, from the very beginning, given priority to the efforts, entrusted to the presidency, to lead all of us in that direction.”
2023-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9442 (2023) · source
“Meanwhile, we encourage those countries to continue to display their solidarity in dealing with that serious matter. In conclusion, the A3 wishes to thank Special Envoy Huang Xia for his support to the regional peace efforts and to the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. We reiterate that a political solution remains the most viable means of restoring peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region. For that reason, we remain firmly supportive of the planned revitalization of the Framework and reaffirm our commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries of the region.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“We therefore encourage continued efforts, under the auspices of the ICGLR, with the support of the Special Envoy, among other stakeholders, to address the illicit exploitation and trade of natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the region. Behind the figures and statistics on the humanitarian situation in the region are real people — men, women, boys and girls — who live in deplorable physical conditions and in emotional turmoil stemming from atrocities they have been subjected to, including sexual violence and the killing of their loved ones by armed groups. We urge the international community to continue to mobilize funding for the humanitarian response plans of the countries of the region in order to alleviate the suffering of refugees and displaced persons.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we support the recent request made by signatory countries to the Technical Support Committee, during the eleventh high-level meeting of the Framework’s Regional Oversight Mechanism, to conduct an independent and frank assessment of the Framework’s implementation to date. It is essential to ensure the revitalization of the Framework, with genuine political will by all signatory countries to respect their commitments. The development of the natural resource wealth of the Great Lakes region offers the countries of the region an opportunity to structurally transform their economies and build an area of shared prosperity. It is therefore imperative for countries in the region and in Africa at large to reverse the age-old paradox whereby the abundance of our mineral resources causes our demise but benefits other societies.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“As instability has persisted in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, countries in the region have not acted as mere bystanders, despite their own internal challenges. Those countries, acting within the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes Region, have continued to rally around the Democratic Republic of the Congo and provided their unwavering support for peace efforts in the country. Ten years after the signing of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, we hold the view that it is imperative for the signatory countries to take stock of its implementation.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“We welcome the efforts by countries in the region to further strengthen their bilateral and diplomatic relations, including through the holding of Joint Permanent Commission meetings and high- level visits, and the signing of bilateral agreements to advance cooperation in various important sectors. The A3 is encouraged by the increasing number of trade agreements among the countries of the region and urges that the bilateral and trilateral trade agreements, which serve as stepping stones towards continent-wide economic integration, be implemented. It is our belief that enhancing economic development and regional cooperation plays a significant role in promoting peace.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“We believe that the effective alignment and coordination of all peace initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including those that are African-owned and -led, will ultimately lead to a united and strengthened African response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that is fit for purpose and will embody not merely African solutions to African problems but quality African solutions to African problems. On the political front, the A3 salutes the dynamism of regional leaders, including Presidents João Lourenço of Angola, Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, William Ruto of Kenya and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who have continued to work tirelessly to ensure the full implementation of existing peace agreements by all parties.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“The A3 emphasizes the critical need for coordination and complementarity between political and military initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as was highlighted, among other things, in the recently adopted presidential statement on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (S/PRST/2023/5); the communiqué of the eleventh high-level meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes Region; and the communiqué of the quadripartite summit that brought together the East African Community, the Economic Community of Central African States, the ICGLR and the Southern African Development Community under the auspices of the African Union.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“We echo the Secretary-General’s call to all Congolese and foreign armed groups to immediately and unconditionally lay down their arms and engage in the disarmament process without delay. We particularly demand that the M-23 cease further advances and call for its unconditional and immediate withdrawal from all occupied territories, as agreed through the Luanda process. We look forward to the convening of the next phase of the Nairobi IV inter-Congolese dialogue as an opportunity for the armed groups to recommit to silencing the guns in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and adhering to the ongoing peace process.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“Our statement this morning will focus on the security, political, economic and humanitarian situations. The A3 remains deeply concerned about the unpredictable and tense security situation in the region. We reiterate our firm condemnation of all the acts of violence, human rights violations and abuse that have been perpetrated primarily against civilians by armed and terrorist groups, including the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23), the Allied Democratic Forces, the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda and the Coopérative pour le développement du Congo. We reiterate our call for an immediate end to support for such groups and note that such support to armed groups operating within the Democratic Republic of the Congo destabilizes not only the country but the wider region as well.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3). The A3 would like to express its appreciation to Mr. Huang Xia, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes region, for his briefing and for his active engagement and efforts aimed at consolidating peace in the region. We also extend our appreciation for their briefings to Mr. João Samuel Caholo, Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), and Ms. Joséphine Malimukono. The A3 welcomes the presence at today’s meeting of the Permanent Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda and looks forward to hearing their thoughts and perspectives as countries concerned in the region.”
2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source
“Once again, the A3 echoes the Secretary-General’s call to the international community to increase its technical support with a view to enhancing Iraq’s endeavours in mitigating and adapting to such challenges. Concerning the issue of missing Kuwaiti and third- country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property, we acknowledge the significant progress being made with the continued cooperation of the Iraqi and Kuwaiti authorities, and we look forward to seeing further advances on this important issue. To conclude, the A3 reiterates it strong support for UNAMI’s efforts in the implementation of its mandate, including the commitment to supporting the Government and the people of Iraq.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“This relates to the arguments being put forward by the A3 in favour of raising the Council’s profile on climate, peace and security. In relating to strategies targeting Iraq, consideration must therefore be given to the climate-security nexus and its humanitarian impact. We acknowledge the active engagement and efforts of the Iraqi authorities in mitigating the challenges posed by climate change and water scarcity, and we welcome the assistance that UNAMI is providing to the Government of Iraq on climate change, which remains essential to Iraq’s quest for sustainable solutions to that complex issue. Addressing climate change in Iraq also requires the cooperation of other States.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“We also note with concern the grave violations that have occurred against children in situations of armed conflict during the reported period, including killing, abduction and sexual violence. The activities being undertaken by the country task force in support of the action plan to prevent the recruitment and use of children and to institutionalize child protection in Iraq are essential and will go a long way to helping to reduce human rights violations and abuses against Iraqi children. We reiterate the importance of addressing Iraq’s growing vulnerability to climate change. The increased frequency of climate-related crises constitutes a serious threat multiplier, as it heightens the risk of poverty, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, displacement, forced migration and related instability.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“At the regional level, we welcomed the holding on 19 May of a meeting of the Iraqi-Saudi political, security and military committee, with a particular focus on countering illegal narcotics. Illicit drug trafficking contributes to the financing of terrorist groups and to the destabilization of the region, which particularly affects the security environment. The A3 is concerned about acts targeting religious symbols, such as the recent burning of the Qur’an. Such acts contribute to discrimination and radicalization, and exacerbate tensions. We therefore hope that all parties can respect the right to freedom of religion and avoid any provocative acts that could foment violence.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“The A3 echoes the Secretary-General’s call for both sides to engage in an institutionalized and structured dialogue to address remaining issues, especially economic development and political stability in Iraq. The security situation in Iraq remains fragile. Notwithstanding the overall decline in attacks attributed to Da’esh in the first half of 2023 compared to the first half of 2022, Da’esh continues to carry out asymmetric attacks in Iraq and poses a serious threat to its sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity, as well as to international peace and security. It is therefore important for Iraqi security forces to sustain their efforts to counter the threat posed by Da’esh in order to improve the overall security situation, including by strengthening regional and international cooperation.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“The launch in July of the workplan of the committee to support women’s participation in the elections, with measures designed to boost women’s participation in political processes, was an important step towards ensuring greater participation by Iraqi women in the country’s political life. Similarly, we commend the decision to hold the delayed parliamentary elections of Iraq’s Kurdistan region on 25 February 2024, giving the people of the region the opportunity to choose their representatives in the regional Parliament, duly elected in a fair, credible and transparent manner. Ensuring a continued path to Iraq’s stability also depends on constructive relations between the federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“We reiterate that the measure is a significant indication of the continued maturity and resilience of Iraq’s democratic journey, and we welcome UNAMI’s continued electoral assistance activities in support of the Commission’s preparations for the elections. An inclusive electoral process is essential to Iraq’s democracy. We note from the report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/700) that the number of women registered as candidates for the upcoming provincial council elections constitutes 27 per cent of the total number of candidates. Such efforts should be greatly encouraged.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“Today we will focus on three main points — the political situation, the security situation and the impact of climate change. On the political front, the A3 is encouraged by the commitment of the Government of Iraq to improving public services, carrying out economic reforms and building confidence in the private sector. We hope that the enactment of a budget law will enhance the Government’s ability to address the challenges facing the country in order to meet the aspirations of the Iraqi people. We also take note of the efforts of the Government of Iraq and the Independent High Electoral Commission to move forward with provincial council elections in December, the first since 2013.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, namely, Gabon, Mozambique and my own country, Ghana (A3). We thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), and Ms. Dhefaf Al-Jarahi of the Iraq Foundation for their briefings. We also welcome the participation of the representative of Iraq in today’s meeting. We would like to start by addressing our deep condolences to the Government and the people of Iraq, as well as to their representative, following the tragic fire that occurred on 26 September during a wedding, resulting in the deaths of at least 100 people and injuring more than 150 others. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and the injured.”
2023-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9432 (2023) · source
“Christophe Lutundula Apala Pen’apala, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I also welcome the presence of the representative of Rwanda, His Excellency Ambassador Claver Gatete. Our statement today will focus on the political, security and humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9427 (2023) · source
“Mr. Agyeman (Ghana) (spoke in French): I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3). I would like to thank Ms. Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for her truly remarkable work at the head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). I would also like to thank His Excellency Ambassador Michel Xavier Biang, our brother, for his enlightening statement on the activities of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I warmly welcome the participation in this meeting of His Excellency Mr.”
2023-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9427 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, the A3 reiterates the fact that resolution 2254 (2015) remains the most workable solution to the conflict. Progress on the political process will open the much-awaited pathway to peace, which can be realized through a nationwide ceasefire and a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned United Nations facilitated political process. As the country’s crisis has entered its second decade, the A3 expresses its solidarity with the Syrian people, as they continue their search for peace, and reaffirms its support for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9426 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we were pleased to learn that cross- border missions to north-west Syria have continued despite the Council’s inability to renew resolution 2672 (2023). We welcome the delivery of humanitarian assistance through the Bab Al-Hawa and Bab Al-Salam crossings. Given the dire humanitarian situation in the north-western part of the country, the 49 and 16 trucks that have entered Syria through the two crossing, respectively, since 19 September will provide life-saving support and help alleviate the suffering of many people. In order to reduce continued dependence on external aid, we renew our call on donors to increase funding for early-recovery and livelihood activities as a medium- to long-term alternative to periodic support.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9426 (2023) · source
“The Syrian humanitarian response plan remains 70 per cent underfunded, and we urgently appeal to the international community to come to the aid of the Syrian people. The people of Syria deserve our support, especially at such a critical time as they recover from the devastating impact of the February earthquake and the coronavirus diseases pandemic, amid the unrelenting violence. With that in mind, the A3 reaffirms its steadfast support for the use of all modalities to deliver aid to every person in need in Syria. The cross-border aid mechanism, as well as cross-line deliveries, remains crucial to alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people. We renew our call on the parties to work closely with the United Nations to create a safe and secure environment for the expansion of cross-line support.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9426 (2023) · source
“Consequently, millions of Syrians remain food insecure and, as we have heard during today’s briefing, almost half of the population is considered food insecure, while others require nutrition assistance and have no access to potable water. Recent cuts in assistance by the World Food Programme are further exacerbating the plight of many Syrians, with millions no longer benefiting from critical support, while those who benefit have only half of their needs met. It is worrisome that the dire situation has become a driver of other social ills that compel people to adopt negative coping mechanisms, including early marriage. The humanitarian situation in Syria demands our urgent and collective action.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9426 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, while we welcome the role of the various stakeholders in the quest for a solution to the Syrian crisis, we underscore the need for coordination of the various efforts, such as the Astana format and the contact group of the League of Arab States, under the auspices of the Special Envoy, to ensure the coherence and effectiveness of the various interventions. In that regard, we reiterate our support for the efforts of the Special Envoy, particularly his step-for-step initiative, and call on the parties to engage constructively with him in his quest to find a sustainable solution to the Syrian conflict. Regarding the dire humanitarian situation in Syria, the A3 notes with concern that it has been compounded significantly by the deteriorating state of the economy.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9426 (2023) · source
“The parties need to agree on the modalities for the resumption of talks as soon as possible to create the right conditions for the much-awaited political process. They must demonstrate political will and commitment to address key and substantive issues of concern to move the process forward. Secondly, we call for an enhanced role by regional stakeholders in support of the political process. It is our hope that the contact group of the League of Arab States on Syria will work closely with the Special Envoy to give fresh impetus to the political process. That should be in line with resolution 2254 (2015), which remains the foremost road map for working towards the desired political solution, in a manner that takes into account the interests of the widest spectrum of the Syrian population, including women and civil society.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9426 (2023) · source
“As we have often said, there is no military solution to the inordinately protracted crisis in Syria. We therefore reiterate that the most viable avenue for sustainable peace and stability is a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned inclusive political process. Such a process must involve all segments and actors of Syrian society, including women, and meet the aspirations of the Syrian people, undertaken with the facilitation of the United Nations and the support of the international community. Now more than ever before, we implore the parties and stakeholders to inject a new lease on life into the fragile political process, including through three elements. First, we urge a return to the Syrian-led, Syrian- owned United Nations-facilitated small body of the Constitutional Committee meetings.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9426 (2023) · source
“We are particularly concerned about the recent uptick in violence in the northern part of the country, including between rival militias, which has resulted in the loss of 23 civilian lives and displaced more than 20,000 people. Equally worrisome is the reported heavy shelling on the front lines earlier this month in northern Syria. The vast majority of the victims of the continuous conflict are women and children, as well as humanitarian workers. We deplore that unnecessary violence, which undermines peace efforts. It is vital that all parties honour the nationwide ceasefire and respect the protection of civilians, humanitarian workers and civilian infrastructure, in line with international humanitarian law and the relevant United Nations resolutions.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9426 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique (A3). We thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and the Director of Operations and Advocacy at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Edem Wosornu, for their briefings. Our appreciation also goes to Ms. Su’ad Jarbawi for her perspectives, and we welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Türkiye in today’s meeting. More than a decade after the Arab Spring, Syria is still marked by political instability and violence, with devastating consequences for civilian lives and well- being. It is regrettable that there has been no meaningful change in the situation in Syria, notwithstanding international and regional efforts to end the conflict.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9426 (2023) · source
“Finally, as we look forward to a well-structured partnership in dealing with humanitarian crises across the world, Ghana remains hopeful that such partnerships at the national, regional and international levels will help unlock innovative, effective and efficient ways to deliver on resilient and sustainable societies, for the benefit of the peoples of our shared world.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source
“We also urge the Peacebuilding Commission to continue to play a role, in particular in helping countries resolve fragilities, including conflict triggers, the impact of climate change and post- coronavirus disease recovery processes. In conclusion, Ghana believes that, even as we enhance public-private partnerships for humanitarian action, solidarity must be sustained and strengthened among Member States for times of great humanitarian crisis. We therefore believe that the call to donors, including for this year, would remain an important one in filling financing gaps in humanitarian response plans. We support the Secretary-General’s call in that regard.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source
“We therefore encourage the continuing development of a conducive environment that sharpens the convergence of interests and mobilizes joined-up action in dealing effectively with regional humanitarian crises. Fourthly, at the heart of addressing the global humanitarian crisis is the need to prioritize investments that address the root causes of growing humanitarian needs. In that regard, we call for critical attention to be paid to the structural and institutional drivers that are affecting governance and development and call for all segments of society, particularly women and youth, to be at the forefront of national processes — they cannot be left behind.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, we encourage the strong development of public-private partnerships at the regional level to help diversify capabilities, create regional resilience and nurture home-grown experiences and solutions. We therefore call for cooperation between the private sector companies on the African continent and such regional humanitarian frameworks as the African Union’s humanitarian policy and the Economic Community of West African States humanitarian policy, in order to advance sustainable regional humanitarian outcomes. We are mindful that, in advancing Africa’s stability and resilience, we would also reduce the risks faced by the continent’s private sector companies and facilitate the interest of our Governments in fulfilling national aspirations.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source