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2022-11-10

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1. “We call for regular updates to the Council on the progress made in implementing all the provisions of resolution 2697 (2023) throughout the remaining period, with special emphasis on the briefing scheduled for June 2024. Furthermore, we reaffirm our support for Iraq’s sovereignty, security, stability and territorial integrity.”

   2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source

2. “We welcome the opening of seven digital forensic laboratories so far in Iraq, and we commend the Team’s efforts in digitizing millions of documents and evidence to facilitate using them by Iraqi judicial authorities. In the next 10 months, it will be critical to complete the procedures for the responsible termination and closure of the Team’s operations. That process should be guided by a road map, to be developed by UNITAD in coordination with the Iraqi Government by 15 March 2024. On the other hand, the Team has made strenuous efforts to collect statements from witnesses about a number of crimes. It is crucial to clarify the mechanisms through which the statements can ultimately be delivered to the Iraqi authorities to ensure their optimum utilization, while safeguarding the protection of witnesses.”

   2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source

3. “We stress the need to continue sharing evidence with third countries, especially given growing indications that a large number of Da’esh members have fled to other countries. We welcome the agreement reached between the Iraqi Government and UNITAD regarding mechanisms for sharing evidence with third countries. We also welcome the completion of the first joint case file between Iraqi investigative judges and UNITAD to support the trial of a Da’esh member in a third country in a way that strengthens international criminal justice and contributes to the transfer of expertise to the Iraqi authorities. We further urge UNITAD to continue transferring knowledge to Iraqi judges and experts, especially in the field of digital forensics, throughout the remainder of its mandate.”

   2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source

4. “We stress that the Secretary-General’s proposals in that regard must be both practical and applicable, with full respect for Iraq’s sovereignty. Undoubtedly, ensuring accountability for the crimes perpetrated by Da’esh and subsequently transferring evidence to Iraq for use in national trials are key elements for deterring terrorists around the world. That serves our collective efforts to prevent the resurgence of Da’esh or the emergence of other more extremist groups. In that context, we support the Iraqi Government’s efforts to hold Da’esh criminals accountable, wherever they may be, and we commend the achievements made thus far in that regard. Many survivors and victims’ families are still waiting for justice. That includes hundreds of people still wondering, many years later, about the fate of their loved ones.”

   2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source

5. “We also commend the Team for its efforts in exhuming remains from mass graves. The investigations undertaken by the Team are necessary. However, it is even more important to ensure that UNITAD will hand over the evidence to Iraq so that it can be utilized to prosecute Da’esh members and to achieve justice. That is why the Council must remain seized of this matter, especially following the issuance of the Secretary-General’s anticipated report, on 15 January, which will outline the possible ways in which UNITAD can deliver all collected and processed evidence to the Iraqi Government, including the comprehensive details of any evidence shared with third countries. Resolution 2379 (2017) designates the Iraqi Government as the primary recipient of that evidence.”

   2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source

6. “Mr. Al Nahyan (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank Special Adviser Christian Ritscher for his comprehensive briefing, and I welcome the participation of the representative of the Republic of Iraq in this meeting. The United Arab Emirates values the progress achieved in the past six months by the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) with regard to collecting evidence on crimes committed in Iraq by the terrorist organization Da’esh. Some of those crimes may constitute crimes against humanity and crimes of genocide. The areas of investigation include the use by Da’esh of chemical and biological weapons, sexual violence against women and girls and the destruction of cultural heritage.”

   2023-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9493 (2023) · source

7. “Silencing the Guns continues to be one of the best, most comprehensive representations of African visions on building and sustaining peace. It demonstrates that local and regional perspectives and practices are paramount for effective conflict prevention and resolution. And it is the duty of the international community to support African countries, communities and citizens on their path to peace and prosperity.”

   2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source

8. “The rise of extremism and the misuse of technological progress are distinct threats, and when combined they magnify the challenges to peace and security. Complex threats demand equally complex responses, which necessitate levels of investment that are often far beyond the available means. Anticipatory, coordinated action among States — supported by the international community — is key. Let me give an example: foreign direct investment to African countries reached a record of $83 billion in 2021; yet, that accounts for only 5.2 per cent of global foreign direct investment. We cannot expect peace if we do not invest in it. Sustainable development and peacebuilding go hand in hand. Supporting those efforts is much more cost-effective than paying the price of instability and conflict.”

   2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source

9. “Ultimately, they enable Governments and individuals to lay the foundation for more prosperous and peaceful societies that include women and girls. We know that when women participate actively in the economy, they are more resilient to violence and other threats. Deepening partnerships between regional organizations and local women leaders can promote their roles in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Beyond local and national efforts, the international community can lend its support in a number of ways, including by ensuring that development programmes mitigate those economic and climate vulnerabilities and by promoting grass-roots peacebuilding initiatives. Thirdly and finally, we must stay ahead of the emerging and increasingly complex threats.”

   2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source

10. “And although each conflict is unique, the Council has the responsibility to encourage African mediation efforts and leverage them whenever possible. The Council can advance that in very concrete ways by engaging more systematically with regional and subregional mediators, as envisaged under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, and by giving peace efforts the time and space required for them to bear fruit. Secondly, silencing the guns is about more than conflict resolution. It demands a focus on the root causes, a determination to combat extreme ideologies and the continued consolidation of development gains. The Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063 are guiding frameworks. They set out goals that seek to inform and complement national priorities.”

    2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source

11. “The pursuit of peace is not restricted to African Governments alone. Meetings such as this one are an opportunity to learn from one another. I would therefore like to make the following three points. First, we should fully leverage the continent’s toolkit of conflict resolution and peacebuilding practices. Over the past two decades, the African Union and subregional organizations have crafted conflict-resolution toolkits that centre African views. The recent diplomatic initiative led by the African Union in Ethiopia is one such commendable story. So too is the deployment of the Panel of the Wise and FemWise-Africa. The role of the international community in that endeavour cannot be understated.”

    2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source

12. “I would like to take this opportunity to commend Mozambique for its successful Security Council presidency. We welcome the opportunity to exchange views on preventing and resolving conflicts in Africa. Mozambique’s historical journey to peace and progress is an inspiration to us all. I also want to thank the briefers for their insightful statements today. In previous years, the Council has discussed the Silencing the Guns agenda several times, and there is clearly a need to take stock of where the agenda is today. The idea that turmoil in one region of the world will not spread to another is an illusion. Not only is it in our collective interest to ensure the success of the initiative, but it is also our moral imperative to enable peace under international law in any way that we can.”

    2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source

13. “It is critical for the Security Council to heed the message that Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed delivered in this Chamber last November (see S/PV.9188). Against the backdrop of numerous regional initiatives countering terrorism in Africa, she stressed that those arrangements require full support and a durable commitment from the international community. In conclusion, the African people plagued by terrorism deserve the freedom to live in peace and prosperity. The United Arab Emirates reaffirms its full support for all regional and international efforts aimed at combatting terrorism and extremism, most importantly, those guided by African actors themselves.”

    2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source

14. “Too often the Security Council has appealed for action that fell on deaf ears because it failed to adjust to the nuances of the realities on the ground. Or the Council has expressed overall support without the means — political and financial —to actually make a difference. This disconnect is an obstacle to evaluating the “what”, the “how” and the “when” of effective counter-terrorism responses. Governments in Africa are making strides in the fight against groups and individual actors that are persistent and remain a destabilizing force in many countries. African stakeholders possess the knowledge and the experience. The time to listen and to support them in this endeavour is long overdue.”

    2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source

15. “The ousting of terrorist groups where they exert control over territory is not enough. It must go hand in hand with supporting States to regain and retain control of those areas. When this succeeds, it is imperative to fill the socioeconomic gaps left in society before they can be re-exploited by terrorist groups. Providing an alternative route for the future — access to education and eventually the job market — is one way. With respect to this element, we take note of and welcome the proposal you have just put to us, Mr. President, on the need for the establishment of a common mechanism for community resilience to counter extremism, particularly in relation to youth in Africa and the Middle East. Thirdly, we must follow the lead of African stakeholders.”

    2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source

16. “Good governance, sustainable development, securing basic services and the wholesale rejection of intolerance will contribute to addressing the challenge. A two-pronged approach must be the way forward. First, adequate prevention demands the development and implementation of counter-terrorism strategies from the ground up, where community actors, religious leaders, women and youth are part and parcel of the solution. Secondly, it is important for the international community to support States affected by terrorism and extremism to develop strong institutions that effectively prevent and counter these acts in accordance with international law. Developing more resilient institutions goes a long way towards inspiring the trust and confidence of the population.”

    2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source

17. “We have already seen this at work, with mechanisms such as the Nouakchott process, the Accra Initiative and the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa. Each one is proof positive that greater integration, information-sharing and joint assessments lead to better strategies and improved policy coherence. But we must go further. We look forward to the counter-terrorism summit that will be co-hosted by Nigeria and the United Nations Office of Counter- Terrorism in Abuja this October. This summit will be an excellent opportunity to showcase how closer regional cooperation can address the growing terrorism threat in Africa. Secondly, counter-terrorism solutions should look beyond the military lens. The root causes of terrorism and extremism are multifaceted.”

    2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source

18. “First, siloes should be broken down even further when it comes to the terrorism challenge. Often transnational in nature, the threats of terrorism and extremism do not respect borders because extremism specifically undermines the social fabric within and across communities. This is a fundamental threat to resilience and peaceful coexistence. It is also a root cause of terrorism. Accordingly, African initiatives that seek to counter extremism must be supported if we want to prevent terrorism from taking hold. African-led initiatives are by no means starting from scratch with this transactional approach; both regional and subregional actors have been sharing data and intelligence on terrorist and extremist threats.”

    2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source

19. “The newest edition of the annual Global Terrorism Index demonstrates just how corrosive these threats remain. In 2022, Terrorists killed a greater number of people on average per attack than the year before, and sub-Saharan Africa recorded the largest increase in terrorism deaths globally. Terrorism is a complex and, above all, context- specific phenomenon. The United Arab Emirates therefore believes that regional counter-terrorism initiatives play an integral part in supporting Member States in combating this scourge. It is the responsibility of the Security Council to maintain international peace and security, though it must do more to adequately support African-led efforts in the fight against terrorism. Today I wish to share three recommendations on this front.”

    2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source

20. “I would like to thank Mozambique for organizing this valuable discussion today and you personally, Mr. President, for presiding over this meeting. Mozambique has had to endure these threats, specifically in Cabo Delgado, where the Southern African Development Community mission has been present since July 2021. Your initiative to hold this meeting, Sir, speaks to the urgency of addressing terrorism and its transnational dimensions effectively. I would also like to thank His Excellency Mr. Azali Assoumani, President of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union, as well as Secretary- General Guterres, for their valuable insights. The last time I was in this Chamber I spoke about the corrosive nature of terrorism and extremism in the world (see S/PV.9188).”

    2023-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9296 (2023) · source

21. “Accordingly, we should refrain from using the terms “Islamic State” or “ISIL” in reference to Da’esh and its affiliates in coastal West Africa and the Sahel, and elsewhere. We must deny terrorist groups their self-proclaimed connections to Islam. In conclusion, we affirm the full support of the United Arab Emirates for all international and regional efforts to combat terrorism and extremism on the African continent. They must succeed in achieving the stability, security and peace that Africa and all its people deserve.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

22. “Thirdly, the frameworks built by the Council over the past two decades must be adjusted in order to ensure that they contain the right tools to address the threats of extremism and terrorism. Da’esh, Al-Qaida and their affiliates remain a clear threat to international peace and security, but we cannot neglect other terrorist organizations, including those labelled as such by the Council, whose activities continue to evolve. In order to be able to keep pace with threats to international peace and security, the Council must consider the challenges arising from a counter-terrorism approach focused on Da’esh and Al-Qaida, to the exclusion of others. We must also delegitimize terrorist groups that claim to act in the name of religion or that suggest that they constitute a State or province.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

23. “That is critical, as terrorist groups, such as Da’esh, hijack the moral practices of religion in order to spread extremism and recruit fighters. Secondly, climate change has the potential to exacerbate the consequences of terrorism. Shifting climate patterns, such as extreme-weather events, can lead to the loss of livelihoods, thereby allowing extremist actors to exploit the resulting economic vulnerabilities and attempt to recruit local populations by offering alternative sources of income. Well-financed climate adaptation strategies are not just a moral imperative for all of us; they are a security requirement to combat extremism in Africa and elsewhere.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

24. “The extension and maintenance of State authority is key and can be sustained in the long term only through the provision of basic services and support for sustainable development, both of which enhance stability and weaken the ability of extremist actors to exploit the grievances of affected populations as a tool to radicalize and recruit. Inclusive governance is critical to addressing the root causes of extremism and terrorism through building community resilience. Countering extremism in all its forms is essential. Prevention includes the development and deployment of effective counter-narratives, increasing awareness and promoting the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence. However, that must be done in coordination with the leaders of local communities, including religious leaders.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

25. “We have strongly supported regional and international efforts, including through contributions to the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force and our membership in the Global Coalition against Da’esh. We have also supported the establishment of the Coalition’s Africa Focus Group, which will work to counter the threat posed by Da’esh across Africa. I would also like to share three recommendations for our collective pursuit of countering extremism and terrorism in coastal West Africa and the Sahel. First, effectively countering extremism requires an integrated approach that combines all the tools at the disposal of the international community in a way that addresses the local contexts of the threat.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

26. “The United Arab Emirates commends the efforts of African leaders to strengthen the African Peace and Security Architecture in order to meet today’s challenges — chief among them cross-border terrorism. That sentiment was reflected in the May meeting in Malabo convened by the African Union Heads of State, who committed to developing a continental strategic plan of action on countering terrorism and to establishing an AU ministerial committee on counter-terrorism. We stress the considerable importance the United Arab Emirates attaches to combating extremism and terrorism. From our own experience, we know that it is essential to have effective policies in place to address the challenge.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

27. “It greatly hampers productivity and development, including social development opportunities, while undercutting access to basic services and challenging State authority. Extremism dashes the hopes and aspirations of local communities, particularly the youth, and undermines the creation of economic opportunities. The impacts of that scourge extend beyond national borders. Any meaningful and effective response must therefore concurrently address the root causes and the transnational nature of the threat. That is where regional and international coordination must come in. The African Union (AU) and subregional organizations are central to countering extremism and terrorism.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

28. “I thank Ghana for organizing and presiding over this important discussion on the growing threat of terrorism in coastal West Africa and the Sahel. In a region suffering from extremism, the Accra Initiative is a vivid illustration of Ghana’s wise vision and active role in countering extremism and terrorism in the region. I would also like to thank all the briefers for their valuable insights. There is no doubt that terrorist groups have had a particularly corrosive impact on various regions in Africa. According to the Global Terrorism Index, almost half of the terrorism-related deaths last year were in sub-Saharan Africa. Extremism leads to terrorism and fuels terrorist groups.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source