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“As the representative of Italy said, this must be a time for implementation. Finally, we once again express appreciation to China for having provided this important platform for discussion on this issue of paramount importance to Africa, building on the important meeting we had last month. We hope that we will be able to sustain the necessary momentum over the next couple of months with the upcoming presidency of Egypt and Ethiopia, in August and September, respectively.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“As we discussed last month, a concrete proposal has been developed jointly by the United Nations and the African Union that provides options for authorization and support of AU-led peace-support operations on a case-by-case basis. Progress in the discussions on this issue is extremely critical in supporting Africa in building its capacity to deal with its peace and security challenges. The Council has had the right sentiments and made encouraging gestures in terms of expressing full support for the enhancement of the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union, but now it is time for it to match that expression of strong support with concrete action by taking practical steps towards the financing of AU-led peace-support operations authorized by the Council.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“On anumber ofoccasions, the Council has expressed its determination to take effective steps to further enhance the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations, in particular the African Union. The adoption of resolution 2320 (2016) last year i and we applaud that initiative by Senegal * is a tangible testament to the Council's commitment to strengthening the cooperation and partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. It is in this context that the Council acknowledged the need for more support so as to enhance AU peace operations and the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing for the African Union-led peace-support operations authorized by the Security Council.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“At a time when the world is confronting new and emerging challenges to international peace and security, the United Nations cannot alone effectively respond to the many existing conflict and crisis situations. Enhancing partnerships with regional and subregional organizations such as the African Union, in the spirit of Chapter VIII of the Charter, is indeed the sensible and logical approach needed to effectively respond to the ever-changing global security dynamics and thus improve collective security. That is why we welcome the Joint United Nations- African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, signed by the leadership of the two organizations on 19 May. We believe that this will contribute to addressing challenges relating to peace and security in Africa across the full spectrum of the conflict cycle.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“Accordingly, important decisions were made by the Summit, including endorsing the governance structures and eligibility criteria of the Peace Fund as well as the scope of operations to be submitted, on a case-by-case basis, for authorization by the Council and subsequent financing through United Nations assessed contributions. This is one of the concrete outcomes of the Summit that demonstrates Africa's commitment to ensuring greater ownership and responsibility in dealing with the peace and security challenges facing the continent. This is indeed a considerable asset for the Council, which has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, in accordance with the United Nations Charter.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“That is why addressing the root causes of conflicts as well as undertaking effective security-sector reform and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes in countries emerging from conflict in order to avoid relapse was strongly stressed during the Summit. There is also a recognition that if it does not undertake the necessary institutional reforms and ensure self-reliance in financing its strategies, including in the area of peace and security, the African Union will not be able effectively to contribute to achieving sustainable peace and prosperity. It is in this context that the 29th Summit held thorough deliberations on accelerating institutional reforms and stepping up efforts in financing the Union, particularly the Peace Fund, which is considered a key factor for the success ofpeace efforts on the continent.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“In this regard, conflict prevention has been given the utmost priority, and the Summit attached great importance to the implementation of the African Union master road map of practical steps for silencing the guns in Africa by 2020, as reiterated by Commissioner Chergui in his statement today. Of course, enormous challenges exist that undermine the prospects for realizing this noble objective, and there is a need for greater mobilization of efforts by States members of the African Union as well as its regional mechanisms to reverse the tide of conflicts ravaging various regions of the continent.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“I must state that both briefings we have heard, that of the Secretary-General and that of Commissioner Chergui, were very enriching indeed. We are also extremely pleased to have with us the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Senegal, whose presence is a demonstration of his commitment and that of his country to peace and security on our continent. It is fitting that this open debate is taking place following the 29th AU Summit, held in Addis Ababa, which, among other things, deliberated on the state of peace and security in Africa. The Summit exchanged views on ways and means of strengthening the role and capacity of the African Union in responding to conflict and crisis situations on the continent.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“I would like to begin by expressing sincere appreciation to you, Mr. President, for having organized this open debate to facilitate discussion on enhancing Africa's capacity in the area of peace and security. This is indeed, as Commissioner Chergui has said, a demonstration of China's continued commitment to and support for Africa in the spirit of the China-Africa partnership, which we very much welcome. We also thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his presence here with us this morning and for his briefing on the efforts being made to strengthen the United Nations-African Union (AU) partnership. We are also very glad to have Commissioner Chergui with us and are grateful to him for sharing the AU perspective on the topic under discussion today.”
2017-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8006 (2017) · source
“That is all the more appropriate, fair and just in the light of the responsibility that the United Nations has, as indicated by the representative of Egypt when he took the floor. Finally, I would like to express our appreciation to Ms. Honore Braithwaite again for her significant contribution to Haiti's stability, as well as to all departing the civilian staff of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and uniformed personnel for their steadfast commitment in achieving the Mission's mandate. Ethiopia, as one of the police-contributing countries to MINUSTAH, is pleased to have made a very modest contribution to those efforts.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“The significance of the United Nations presence and transition to the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti to the country's stability, development and institutional consolidation in the area of the rule of law, police and human rights is indeed paramount. We are encouraged to note the reduction in the number of suspected cases of death from cholera in recent months in Haiti despite the impact of Hurricane Matthew last year. However, the limited resources that have been made available to fund the cholera response is a matter of concern. The new approach of the United Nations to deal with this issue should be supported to respond to the needs of the people of Haiti, and to the victims of the cholera outbreak and their families in particular.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“Haiti remains relatively stable, but it certainly needs long-term support to address its vulnerability and economic fragility. We join other colleagues who have called for this to be given high priority. In fact, that is why the sustained engagement of all bilateral and international partners is very much critical to secure sufficient and timely assistance for the sustainable development of Haiti. The Security Council mission to Haiti last month was indeed a demonstration ofthe continued engagement of the United Nations, and we are pleased to have participated in this important mission. We would like to seize this opportunity to express our appreciation to Bolivia for its role and leadership.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“A joint legislative agenda to be followed by both the executive branch and the legislature will also be a significant element in strengthening their collaboration in implementing the reforms outlined by President Jovenel Moise. We also support his goal of moving forward with a broad-based national dialogue to forge a common vision around reform priorities that address the most pressing social, economic and political challenges, and we agree with the Secretary-General on the need for the inclusion of electoral reform in this agenda in order to strengthen the national capacity to administer elections in the country. Ethiopia also welcomes the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General for full restoration of the independence of the judiciary in order to consolidate Haiti's democracy and continued development.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“We would like to thank Special Representative Sandra Honore Braithwaite for her briefing and for her admirable contribution to the work of the United Nations and to stress how much we appreciate her efforts. The mission was well executed. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/604), which notes the steady progress that Haiti has made in consolidating its institutional and political stability. In that regard, the adoption of a Government road map that emphasizes accountability and transparency while at the same time fighting corruption is indeed encouraging. The Special Representative rightly underlined that aspect earlier.”
2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source
“Let me conclude by expressing support and solidarity with the Afghan Government in its difficult task of addressing the country's multiple challenges with a view to promoting peace, reconciliation and development. I also wish to express appreciation to UNAMA for its continued role in support of those endeavours and for its efforts in carrying out its mandate under very difficult circumstances.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“We nonetheless stress how critical it is to ensure that there is some level of coherence and unity of purpose in the country's top leadership - and that is true with any Government. Afghanistan faces enormous security, social and economic challenges. Without continued inclusive economic growth and development, sustained peace and security cannot be achieved. That is why there is a need to support the Government's continued efforts to detail its development priorities in 10 national priority programmes for 10 sectors, as envisioned in the Afghanistan National Peace and Development Framework. We hope that the commitments made at the Brussels Conference last October will be honoured. But, once again, for that all to succeed, peace and security in the country will need to be secured and confidence generated.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“The role of countries of the region is also very critical in creating the necessary conditions for the fight against terrorism and the advancement of peace efforts. In that regard, the recent meeting between the President of Afghanistan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan to improve bilateral relations between their countries is noteworthy but needs to be pursued with greater vigour, all the more so in the light of the fact that mutual trust is always critical and its absence detrimental. We welcome the efforts made by the National Unity Government in pushing its reform agenda, fighting corruption and enhancing accountability. We also understand from the report of the Secretary-General that progress has been made towards the holding of credible and transparent elections.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“In that connection, we note that some progress has been made. However, we understand that peace talks between the Government and the Taliban have shown no progress and the trajectory does not appear promising on that front. We agree with the Secretary-General that a regional environment conducive to an Afghan- led peace process is indeed essential. It is that context that we welcome the Afghan Government's initiative to convene the Kabul process conference on peace and security cooperation, which was held this month in spite ofa difficult security situation. The efforts of UNAMA and the promotion of peace, reconciliation and dialogue in support for development in Afghanistan, with full respect for the country's sovereignty and leadership and ownership of the Afghan Government, remains very important.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“We also welcome the recent visit by the Secretary- General to the country to express solidarity with the people and the Government of Afghanistan following the recent terrorist attacks. We condemn those senseless attacks in the strongest possible terms and express our sympathy and solidarity with the people and the Government of Afghanistan. The threats posed by terrorist groups of all kinds are indeed a matter of serious security concern, not only for the country but also for the wider region. We cannot agree more with the Secretary-General's comments in his report in favour of concerted international efforts in countering terrorism. The long-term security and stability ofAfghanistan can be assured only through a comprehensive and inclusive Afghan-led and owned political process.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“We express our appreciation to Special Representative Mr. Yamamoto for his comprehensive briefing on the most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/508) on the overall situation in Afghanistan and the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report, which highlights the key political and security challenges facing Afghanistan. The briefing by Special Representative Yamamoto was not only comprehensive, it was also very frank and insightful. Let me also take this opportunity to thank our colleague the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan for his briefing. It was a very useful briefing.”
2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source
“We believe the Council has a duty and responsibility to support and encourage that process with a view to ensuring the viability of the two-State solution and the achievement of lasting peace. The loss of the opportunity to realize the two-State solution would be a tragedy of historic proportions. The Council has the responsibility to make sure that does not happen.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“Unfortunately, peace has so far remained elusive, to the detriment of Israelis and Palestinians, as well as to the peace and stability of the Middle East region. Actions of both sides that run counter to the achievement of a negotiated peace have not only continued to increase frustration and mistrust but also undermine the very viability of the two-State solution. We know full well that ultimately it is up to the two parties to achieve peace and resolve the conflict. It is therefore absolutely imperative that the two sides resume direct and meaningful negotiations in order to reach a comprehensive, just and lasting solution on the basis of mutual respect and the spirit of compromise that ensures Israel's security and Palestinian aspirations for Statehood.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“There is no doubt that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been one of the disputes at the core of the dangerous situation that essentially has defined the Middle East region for the past several decades Today's meeting provides the Council an opportunity to reflect on efforts that have been made thus far and renew its commitment to helping to resolve this long-standing dispute. The Council and the international community cannot claim to have done enough in that regard. We have all failed. For what it is worth, Ethiopia's position has been very clear - we fully support the goal of two States living side-by-side in peace and security as the only viable option to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian dispute.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Mr. Ahmed Aboul-Gheit and Mr. Michael Doran for sharing their insights and perspectives. They all spoke with passion - and rightly so - and their briefings were very useful. I am very appreciative. We understand that there is one historic fact, as many have already mentioned, that gives context to the briefing on the Middle East this month - that June 2017 marks 50 years since the 1967 Arab-Israeli conflict, with all of its implications.”
2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source
“Now that the groundwork has been done in line with resolution 2320 (2016), we would like to ask the Security Council to take practical steps towards adopting a substantive resolution that establishes that principle. We will work with Council members to achieve that objective with a view to realizing the full potential of the United Nations-AU partnership to swiftly and effectively respond to the complex threats and challenges to peace and security today.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“In that regard, the progress that the African Union has made on finalizing its human rights conduct and discipline compliance framework is encouraging, and we look forward to its adoption in September. The support of the United Nations for effective implementation of the AU's compliance and accountability framework is crucial, and we commend the Secretary-General for his willingness to assist the AU in that regard. Lastly, the Security Council has already expressed its intention to take practical steps to establish the principle that AU-mandated peace support operations authorized by the Council should be financed through United Nations assessed contributions, with decisions on the financing of specific missions to be taken on a case-by-case basis.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“We also welcome the report to the Chairperson of the Commission, which provides important details on the proposed scope of operations, progress made, future benchmarks and timelines for implementation of the AU Peace Fund, as well as frameworks that support accountability, transparency and compliance as the basis for operationalizing the financing arrangement. We believe that the four financing options identified in the reports are sound and realistic regarding how to help the Security Council consider taking its first concrete steps on the financing of AU peace support operations. Furthermore, ensuring compliance with international humanitarian and human rights standards is very important for the credibility, legitimacy and, ultimately, the effectiveness of AU peace support operations.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“In that context, the Council acknowledged the need for more support in order to strengthen AU peace operations and enhance the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing African Union peace operations authorized by the Security Council. In that regard, we appreciate the work undertaken by the Secretariat of the United Nations and the African Union Commission over the past six months to follow up on the implementation of resolution 2320 (2016), in particular the consultative process undertaken between March and April. Accordingly, we welcome the report of the Secretary- General on options for authorization and support for African Union peace support operations.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“The reason was explained nowhere more cogently than in the Secretary-General's report on options for authorization and support for African Union peace support operations: "Considering the limitations of the United Nations peacekeeping doctrine with regard to peace enforcement and counter-terrorism, the African Union peace support operations are a tool for the United Nations to better discharge its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security in certain situations." (S/2017/454, para. 61). The adoption of resolution 2320 (2016) represents a tangible testament to the Council's commitment to strengthen the cooperation and partnership between the United Nations and the African Union.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“Of course, we all recall the concrete recommendations made by the High-Level Independent Panel on Peace Operations, which presented its report on 16 June 2015 (see S/2015/446). It included the recommendations regarding the strategic partnership with the African Union, which were later incorporated in the Secretary- General's implementation report (S/2015/682). The Panel's report of the did not put the spotlight on the AU without reason.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“On numerous occasions, the Security Council has reiterated its commitment to cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, as well as to arrangements in matters relating to the maintenance of international peace and security, consistent with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. There is indeed growing recognition that a stronger global-regional partnership is needed in order to effectively respond to the peace and security challenges and threats and improve our collective security. On that basis, the Council has expressed its determnination to take effective steps to further enhance the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations, in particular the African Union.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“Moussa Faki Mahamat, to the United Nations Headquarters in New York in April serve as a reaffirmation of the resolve by the new leaderships to further strengthen the cooperation and partnership between the two organizations as a matter of priority. The joint United Nations-African Union framework for enhancing partnership signed by the leaderships of the two organizations on 19 April is indeed a clear testament to the renewed commitment to work together to, inter alia, address common challenges to peace and security in the African continent across the whole spectrum of the conflict cycle.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“We are grateful for their efforts on the issue and for their briefings on steps taken by the African side. I am delivering my statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, namely, Egypt, Ethiopia and Senegal. We are meeting against the backdrop of some important developments over the past six months that have had great significance for the partnership between the AU and the United Nations. We have new leadership in both organizations and there is a renewed commitment to elevate the AU-United Nations cooperation and partnership to new heights. The visits by the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, to the African Union's headquarters in Addis Ababa in January and by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this briefing on behalf of the Secretary-General regarding options for authorizing and supporting the African Union (AU) Commission's peace support operations. We also thank the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for his report on resolution 2320 (2016). We express our appreciation to Ms. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General, for her briefing on the various options proposed in line with resolution 2320 (2016). We are also pleased to have with us Mr. Sma'il Chergui Chergui, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, via video teleconference, as well as Mr. Donald Kaberuka, African Union High Representative for the Peace Fund.”
2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source
“Strengthening the responding capacities of peacekeepers to the threat posed by mines, IEDs and explosive remnants of war would require the Security Council to renew its commitment to mine action and enhance the capacity of peacekeepers to address the threats arising from mines, IEDs and explosive remnants of war through the provision of adequate and sustained support, including when authorizing the deployment of missions and renewing their mandates. In conclusion, I would like to end my statement by affirming our commitment to work towards a comprehensive approach that could enable us to prevent or limit the damage and suffering caused by mines, IEDs and explosive remnants of war.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“In addition, we believe that the resolution just adopted sends a strong signal regarding the need to mitigate the threats posed by landmines and other explosive hazards and promote peacebuilding and stabilization. It will also reinforce the implementation of existing to international legal instruments and enhance cooperation between and among Member States, including through the sharing of knowledge and experience in mine action. Peacekeepers continue to play a critical role in mine action, particularly in demining-related activities. As a major troop-contributing country, the use of IEDs in recent years against peacekeepers by armed groups in asymmetrical warfare is a source of great concern to us.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“The need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach aimed at addressing the threat and impact of mines and unexploded ordnance has long been recognized by the Security Council, since its presidential statement S/PRST/2003/22, adopted in 2003, which could help integrate stockpile destruction, mine clearance, victim assistance, awareness creation, as well as the need to work towards the eventual elimination of anti-personnel landmines. The Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction certainly provides an important international framework for addressing the problem of landmines.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“As such, parties must record their placement of landmines as well as they possibly can, as well as remove or otherwise render them harmless to civilians or facilitate their removal of the end of active hostilities. That notwithstanding, the continued use of anti-personnel mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), as well as the number of civilian casualties from the use of such weapons with indiscriminate impacts and explosive remnants of war, are indeed sources of concern. As a country that has suffered from the impact of landmines and other explosive devices for several decades, Ethiopia attaches great importance to mitigating the impact of landmines accordingly. Ethiopia has ratified the relevant international legal instruments and has been actively engaged in mine action and clearance.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“We thank Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Alexander Zuev, and Ms. Natalie Ochoa Nifio for their respective briefings. International humanitarian law puts limits on parties to an armed conflict when their means and methods of warfare that could cause unnecessary suffering. Only acts that are proportional to the lawful objective of a military operation and necessary to achieve that objective are allowed. International humanitarian law also requires parties to an armed conflict to take necessary precautions when using landmines. That is aimed at minimizing their indiscriminate effects in armed conflicts.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“I wish to express my appreciation for the Bolivian Presidency for organizing today's debate on mitigating the threats posed by landmines and other explosive hazards. As it has been more than a decade since the Security Council pronounced itself on the issue, we welcome the discussion, as well as the draft resolution put forth by Bolivia on a comprehensive approach to mine action. It is indeed fitting that today's meeting is taking place at a time when the twentiethth anniversary of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the leading United Nations entity that coordinates and implements all aspects linked to the mitigation ofthe threats arising from mines and explosive remnants of war, is being celebrated.”
2017-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7966 (2017) · source
“Finally, we condemn in the strongest terms the attacks conducted by the armed movements in Darfur on 19 and 20 May, aimed at undermining the implementation of the ceasefire and reversing the positive momentum registered so far. We urge the leaders of these armed groups to lay down their arms and join the political process without delay. Of course, as already indicated, the case against the President of the Sudan is so weak that its continuation makes no sense. In fact, it would only damage the credibility of the Council, for the lack of action concerning the issue would not be consistent with the primary responsibility that the Council has for international peace and security.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“The Darfur peace process laid out by the African Union High-level Implementation Panel and supported by UNAMID has also achieved some progress. This notwithstanding, the lack of constructive engagement by the leaders of the remaining armed movements has been a major obstacle. Of course, we also recognize that a lot remains to be done in addressing the root causes of the conflict in Darfur and ensuring long-term stability. It is for that reason that we would like to call on the Government to redouble its efforts to implement all the remaining tasks. The international community should also live up to its commitments, and the Council in particular should exert pressure on the armed movements to negotiate seriously to put an end to the suffering of the people of Darfur.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“The fact that Sudan has been playing a constructive role in dealing with peace and security issues in the region is not widely recognized. President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir has indeed been demonstrating the political leadership and commitment necessary to resolve the Darfur issue and also address outstanding issues with South Sudan. As we have been saying for quite some time now and as acknowledged by the various reports of the Secretary-General, including the recent special report on the strategic review of UNAMID (S/2017/437), the situation in Darfur has continued to show marked progress. The hostilities between the Government of the Sudan and rebel forces have decreased substantially, and the security situation on the ground has improved significantly. I wish to applaud Prosecutor Bensouda for recognizing and appreciating this fact.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“It is on the basis of this understanding that the African Union requested said deferral, in accordance with article 16 of the Rome Statute, under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. It is indeed regrettable that Africa's repeated requests have so far been neither heard nor acted upon. That is why we feel that it is our obligation, as an African member, to reiterate once again the request made by the African Union, which should be responded to by the Council with a view to promoting lasting peace and reconciliation in the Sudan. The undue politicization that has victimized the President of the Sudan needs to come to an end. I hope that Prosecutor Bensouda will come to this conclusion, for which she will need the support of the Council.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“Given the indispensable role that the Sudanese President was playing for peace, not only in the Sudan but also in the subregion in general, it was the conviction of the AU, including at the summit level, that the whole effort was short-sighted, with grave implications for the peace and security of the region. The position taken by the AU was not by any means the result of an emotional reaction motivated by the urge to defend an African leader regardless; far from it. Past experiences on our continent and elsewhere amply demonstrate the need to balancejustice on the one hand, and security and reconciliation on the other, in complex conflict situations. It is in the light of this fact that we in Africa have been insisting on the importance of finding homegrown solutions to some of the intractable conflicts on our continent.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“That is why Africa has been expressing a serious reservation about the ICC, and this has been reflected in a number of decisions adopted by the policy organs of the African Union. On the issue of the Sudan and the ICC in particular, the African Union was convinced that the referral by the Council of the situation in Darfur to the ICC and subsequent developments as it related to the President of the Sudan would cause more harm than good. That it would seriously undermine the ongoing efforts aimed at facilitating the early resolution of the conflict in Darfur was in no doubt. In view of the delicate nature of the peace process, the AU repeatedly requested the suspension of the proceedings against President Omar Al-Bashir of the Sudan and urged the Security Council to withdraw said referral to the ICC.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“Time and again, we in Africa have affirmed our unflinching commitment to fighting impunity and promoting democracy, the rule of law and good governance throughout the continent, in line with the Constitutive Act of the African Union. That has been empirically validated by bold actions taken by the African Union (AU) in recent times. When it comes to the International Criminal Court (ICC), many African Union member States have ratified the Rome Statute, faithfully subscribing to its cardinal objectives and principles. Unfortunately, the manner in which the International Criminal Court has been operating ended up being a major disappointment and left a very bad impression in Africa.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“We thank Prosecutor Fatour Bensouda for her briefing. We have great respect for her and the responsibility that she has. There should be no doubt about that, despite the differences that we have had - and still have. We strongly condemn the recent attack carried out by an unidentified group against peacekeepers of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) in Nyala, in South Darfur state. We mourn the death of the Nigerian peacekeeper and express our condolences to his family, as well as to the people and the Government of Nigeria. The topic of this afternoon's discussion is very important to us indeed, for obvious reasons.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7963 (2017) · source
“We hope that the meeting will help enhance awareness about efforts being made in the prevention of, and the fight against, terrorism and violent extremism in the Horn of Africa and strengthen cooperation and collaboration among the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the United Nations and other partners. We look forward to the members' active participation.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“Such a huge challenge ought to compel the United Nations, Member States and regional, subregional and international organizations to forge meaningful cooperation, strengthen existing tools and develop new ones to address the rapidly evolving threat posed by ISIL and other terrorist organizations and their affiliates. One thing cannot be denied, namely, the world has yet to agree in a transparent manner on making the fight against terror a common top priority. We are not there yet. We should not kid ourselves on that point. Without a doubt, the case at hand is one of not putting one's money where one's mouth is. In that connection, on 22 June, Ethiopia, together with Italy, will organize an Arria Formula meeting on the theme "Preventing terrorism and violent extremism in the Horn of Africa - enhancing partnership for regional efforts".”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source